Excalibur Software Design
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  TASK TICKLER     Version 1.0
  May, 1993

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The Basics

ToDo.EXE tracks things-to-do for today and the days to come. It is designed 
for a multi-user environment, but will run just fine on a single-user 
system, or under windows, where multiple copies may be opened.

The first thing that must be done is establishing a user file. USEREDIT.EXE 
creates users & their associated passwords and security levels.

USEREDIT will prompt for a log-on name and password. Initially, none exist, 
so you must use the 'backdoor' for the program. Type 'Excalibur' at the 
user name prompt and you will be logged on without a password request. At 
this point select 'Update Users' and add yourself and any others who may be 
using the system.

The system supervisor should be established at a level 10 access in order 
to gain future access to USEREDIT.EXE to add users or change passwords or 
security levels, etc. USEREDIT (and TODO) should be run from their home 
directories (where their data files reside), but the programs themselves may 
be in another directory in your path if you choose.

You will be asked to log-on each time you run ToDo.EXE. Use the name and 
password that you have assigned yourself. ToDo.EXE uses your user number 
to keep track of separate to-do lists for different people in a multi-user 
environment.

Don't forget the password you have assigned yourself.

ToDo.EXE is pretty self explanatory. The default date on starting the program
is today's date, and a list of things you have entered to do today will 
be displayed. If you have no tasks entered for today, you will be asked if 
you wish to add a task. Responding 'Yes' will pop-up the update form for you 
to fill out. If you select 'No', you will be asked if you wish to select 
another date. Responding 'No' to this question will assume that you wish to 
quit the program and you will be asked this.

You assign priorities to the jobs that you add to your list. Items will 
then appear on your to-do list in order of the priority that you assigned 
them. When you finish a task, highlight it and check it off the list by 
holding down the 'CTRL' key and tapping the 'c' key at the same time. A 
check mark will appear next to the item to indicate that it has been 
completed. Any task not flagged as completed today (checked off) will be 
carried forward tomorrow as an unfinished task(s). If you have tasks that 
you wish to be reminded of everyday, just refrain from flagging them as 
completed. They will then appear on each day's to-do list when you start 
the program.

You will see '^' on the screen (e.g. "  ^Quit "). '^' means the 'CTRL' key 
(in the example, Ctrl-Q). These keys perform the specified functions. Ctrl-P, 
for example will print the To-Do list for the day on the table. You may 
change dates by hitting Ctrl-D. A calendar will pop-up. Just select the day 
you want to use (using the arrow keys) and the list for that day will be 
displayed on the table.


Notes for Network Users
As previously mentioned, the program uses your user number (accessed when 
you log-on) to determine which to-do list to display. If you are not 
concerned with security and would rather that all users have access to 
each other's calendars, use a simple password for each user (such as their 
initials). This way people, (a secretary, maybe) can access others' calendars 
to add appointments, notes, etc. If you set up in this fashion, the program 
can also be used as a simple Electronic Mail program as well. For example: 
Say you are leaving for the day, but need to talk to the Boss about something. 
Call up his calendar and add a 'task' that says something like 'See Mary 
Doe @ 8:00 AM concerning . . .[whatever]'. The Boss will see the note when 
he looks at his calendar and (hopefully) will see you concerning whatever 
you needed. If you are running under Windows 3.x, it's a simple matter to 
have multiple icons, one for each user's calendar.


DISCLAIMER: User assumes all risks in using this software. In no event 
will EXCALIBUR SOFTWARE DESIGN be liable for any damages, including data 
loss, lost profits, cost of cover or other special, incidental, consequential 
or indirect damages arising from the use of this program, however caused, 
and on any theory of liability. In using this program, you acknowledge this 
allocation of risk.


The TASK TICKLER program is released as 'BannerWare' and you are free to 
copy and distribute it to others, as long as all files remain unchanged and 
are included. The program itself and it's associated source code, however, 
remains the sole property of Excalibur Software Design, an independent 
software development firm. I would, however, appreciate a postcard with any 
comments concerning the program. The program is distributed on an 'as-is' 
basis without support or obligation on the part of ESD, but I will answer 
any initial questions you might have if you call after normal business hours.


Happy computing.


Excalibur Software Design
Custom Application Development
2425 South Third Street
Niles, MI 49120
(616) 684-6229