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This program had it's origins from all of the yellow post-it notes that I would find every morning in and around my desk.  I figured that there had to be a better way to organize my day and remember the things I had to do.  Since my computer got turned on every day, the easiet thing to do was to write a program to remind me what it was I needed to remember. ╓
This is the second generation of the program and is a vast improvement over the previous version.  The implementation of the mouse and the display of events older than the current day have been extremely helpful. 8
All management consultants will tell you that the most important thing that you can do to be more efficient in your work is to make a list of the things you need to do and prioritize them.  Begin working on the most important item and don't quit until that one is done.  That is what this program is all about. 
This is a Shareware product.  Shareware is not free software but a means for you to try software before you buy it.  To keep the shareware concept going it is important for you to register your copy of this software, if you use it.  If you decide not to use it (ever) then destroy the files and don't register the copy.  If you do use it then you are obligated to register it.  If you find the program useful then please share the files with other users.  The shareware version of this program limits the data base size to 20 items. c
If you are going to use this program, registration instructions are in the Shareware Help screen. 

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δThere are four windows in the Yellow Sticky application.  Two windows contain calendars and are not selectable.  The calendar window in the upper left of the desktop is the month of the currently selected date, with the current day highlighted.  Below that window the next month is displayed.  Neither of the calendar windows can be selected and the selected date is changed by using the function keys or by pointing and clicking in the item in the status bar (at the bottom of the screen). n
The currently selected day is displayed in red and any days that have items pending are displayed in yellow. ≈
The window on the top right shows the items in the data base for the currently selected day.  This window is used to enter future items into the data base.  The window can be selected and items can be added, edited, and deleted in the data base. 
The final window is the window that shows all of the "to do" items for the current date and all those for previous dates which have not been deleteds from the data base.  This window can also be selected and items can be added, edited, and deleted in the data base. 

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'" Selected Date █
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vThe key to the program is the use of the selected date and selected date window. The selected day is changed by using the function keys or by clicking on the actions in the status bar.  The date in the "Today" window is only changed by the computer when the day changes.  So, while you are entering new items in the To Do list, you will not lose site of your current tasks. ╢
The selected day is displayed in red in the first month window, number 1. Days that have items entered are displayed in yellow on both the current month and the next month windows. 

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yTo add an item for the selected date use the function key or click Add in the status line.  This action will present a dialog box that allows the user to enter the new item.  By clicking on the date field, the date can also be changed, but if an invalid date is entered, the program will return to the dialog box and not allow the user to add to the data base with a bad date. 

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εItems shown in the Selected Date or the today windows can be edited.  Use the mouse or cursor keys to highlight the desired item and then use the edit function key or click on the Edit label with the mouse.  The selected item will be presented in a dialog box and can be edited by the user.  By clicking on the date field, the date can also be changed, but if an invalid date is entered, the program will return to the dialog box and not allow the user to add to the data base with a bad date. 

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When an item has been completed, or needs to be deleted for some other reason, the user selects the item in the appropriate window and uses the delete function key or clicks the mouse on the Delete label.  The item will then appear in a dialog box for the user to confirm the deletion.  When the user exits the program a new TODO.DB file is written and the old file is saved in TODO.BK.  If items are deleted by mistake, the backup file can be copied to the .DB file and the to do list will be restored to its original state. 

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vWhen the user exits the program, the current to do data base is saved in a file named TODO.DB.  If a previous version of TODO.DB exists, it will be renamed TODO.BK.  The TODO.DB file is an ASCII file that can be read and modified with any text editor.  This could present problems though if you do not enter data exactly as it is entered by using the Yellow Sticky program. å
If items are deleted in error, the old to do data base can be restored using the back up file.  The DOS command to do this would be:    COPY TODO.BK TODO.DB


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6The following function keys are used in this program: y F1 - Next Month
 F2 - Previous Month
 F3 - Next Day
 F4 - Previous Day
 F5 - Add Item
 F6 - Edit Item
 F7 - Delete Item
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The page up/down and arrow keys will select different items within the selected window. ê
The tab key is used to switch between elements in the dialog boxes.  The selected item will be highlighted, or the cursor will appear. X
To select the Selected Day window use Alt-3, and to select the Today window use Alt-4. W
The Yellow Sticky Menu can be called by using Alt-Y and the Help menu by using Alt-H. 

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/To have this program run every time you turn on your computer you need to modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  This file will reside on your boot disk which for most computers will be the hard drive C:.  For floppy drive users the file will be on the disk that you insert to start your computer in drive A:. X
For a hard drive, create a directory called TODO, or MEMO or something like that: i.e. 

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Copy the Yellow Sticky files into that directory: K
 COPY YLWSTKY.EXE C:\TODO
 COPY YLWSTKY.HLP C:\TODO
 COPY TODO.DB C:\TODO
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Now with a text editor, modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and add the following commands, these should be put in before going to a menu system, or windows. 
 CD C:\TODO
 YLWSTKY
 CD ..
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Save your new AUTOEXEC.BAT file and reboot your computer.  The TODO list should appear when your computer starts. p
For floppy drive users, copy the files onto your boot disk and modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file with the command: 

 YLWSTKY


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]Shareware programs allow you to try software before you buy it.  This is a great benefit to you because you are not buying something in shrink wrap that once it is opened it cannot be returned.  The price of Shareware is more reasonable than store bought software.  It is also fine for you to give the shareware versions of software to other users. ╥
Shareware is not Public Domain Software.  Public Domain software is given to the public for their use by the author and no registration fee is required.  There are many programs that are in the public domain. ╒
Only your cooperation with the Shareware concept will keep quality products coming from the basements of quality programmers.  So if you are going to use this program or any shareware program register your copy. y
The registration fee for this program is $10.00. When I receive your registration fee I will send you a new copy of the program without the annoying Shareware prompts and a larger data base.  In addition I will send you another program called Heart Smart which will help you keep track of your daily food intake. (Be sure to specify disk size.) Send your registration fee to: [
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