Software Inventory Database                         February 14, 1995   
                                                                                
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                                (Version 2.0)
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Description
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This program allows users to track software titles using a Microsoft
Access Database. Entries can be added, modified and deleted.
The database can be searched on various fields and reports can
directed to different outputs (screen, file, and printer).

At any screen in the program you can press F1 to get a Help file. In
addition, a complete HELP file can be accessed via the toolbar. Help is
also available for the currently displayed index tab. 

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System Requirements
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The Software Inventory Database requires Windows 3.1 or Windows for 
Workgroups 3.11. Over 2 Megabytes of disk space is required for 
installation of the software.

VBRUN300.DLL must be in the Windows directory for this software to run.
It can be downloaded from most BBSs, usually named VBRUN300.ZIP. Without
VBRUN300.DLL the setup process, as well as the program will not run.

Microsoft Access is NOT required to run this program.

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Files on Install Disks
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Some of these files are compressed on the floppies and will be expanded
during the install process.

Disk #1
   COMMDLG.DLL       Common dialog DLL                  \SOFTINVD
   CMDIALOG.VBX      Common dialog VBX                  \SOFTINVD
   FILE_DIZ          Brief description used by BBSs 
   MSAJT112.DLL      Required for data access features  \SOFTINVD
   MSAJT200.DLL      Required for data access features  \SOFTINVD
   README.TXT        the file you are reading now       \SOFTINVD
   REGISTER.TXT      Form to register software          \SOFTINVD
   SAMPLE.MDB        A sample, populated Access database \SOFTINVD
   SETUP.EXE         Used to install software
   SETUP.LST         List of files SETUP.EXE needs
   SETUP1.EXE        Customized install program
   SETUPKIT.DLL      Needed for Setup process                           
   SOFTINVD.EXE      The application program            \SOFTINVD
   SOFTINVD.HLP      Application Help file              \SOFTINVD
   SOFTINVD.MDB      A starter Access database          \SOFTINVD
   TROUBLSH.TXT      Trouble shooting suggestions       \SOFTINVD
   VER.DLL           Contains functions for copying and decompressing files
   WHATSNEW.TXT      Whats new in this release          \SOFTINVD

Disk #2
   CRPE.DLL          Interface to the print engine      \SOFTINVD
   CRYSTAL.VBX       Crystal Reports VBX                \SOFTINVD   
   FILE_ID.          Brief description used by BBSs 
   PDBJET.DLL        Crystal Reports Jet DLL            \SOFTINVD
   PDIRJET.DLL       Crystal Reports Jet DLL            \SOFTINVD
   SOFTINV1.RPT      Report #1 - sorted by Title        \SOFTINVD
   SOFTINV2.RPT      Report #2 - sorted by Category     \SOFTINVD
   SOFTINV3.RPT      Report #3 - sorted by Media        \SOFTINVD
   SOFTINV4.RPT      Report #4 - list all fields        \SOFTINVD
   SSDOCKTB.VBX      Sheridan custom control            \SOFTINVD
   SSIDXTAB.VBX      Sheridan custom control            \SOFTINVD
   THREEDX.VBX       Microsoft 3D controls              \SOFTINVD
   VBDB300.DLL       Required for data access features  \SOFTINVD

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Quick Install
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1. Put Disk 1 in a floppy drive.
2. If not in Windows, start Windows.
3. Within the Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.
4. Type A:SETUP or B:SETUP depending on what drive is being used.
5. Press ENTER.

The Setup procedure will prompt you through the install process and
will give you the option to name the directory and specify where you
want the software installed.
If you want to manually install the software you will have to expand each
compressed file and create your own Windows program groups.

Caution:
If you reinstall from the distribution disks the SOFTINVD.MDB will be
overwritten with a one-record "seed" database. To retain the information
that you entered from a revious install, do a backup of the database to
to a floppy, and then restore after the reinstall finishes.

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Quick Start:
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1. After successfully installing the software in Windows, there will
   be a program group established with the Software Inventory Database
   icon. Double-click on the icon to start the program.
2. Once the program finishes loading you are presented with a screen
   that has the look of index cards with tabs.
3. The index tab labeled "Select Database" allows you to open the
   database you want to work with. When you click the "Open Database File"
   button, a menu pops up that allows you to select the file you want to
   use. Select SOFTINVD.MDB in the directory where the software is
   installed and press ENTER. You can also use SAMPLE.MDB to see 
   how the program handles a populated database.
4. At this point all tabs are available to you and the database can be
   manipulated as you like.

Support:
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John Burl
1410 Calvert Road
Chester, MD  21619-2860

Internet: johnburl@cpcug.org
          john.burl@wol.com
John Burl at Windows Online BBS (510) 736-8355

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DISCLAIMER:
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Use this software at your own risk.
There are no warranties, expressed or implied.
In no event shall John Burl be liable for any loss of profit or any
damage incurred because of this product.