<<Getting Started>>
<How to use Help>
How to use HELP:
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    Context-sensitive help is available from practically any
    point in the program when you press F-1. The help information
    displayed will be related to the area of the program you are
    working in when the help is called. (When calling Help from
    the Main Menu, you view this Help screen information first.)
    You can scroll through the Help information by:
         1)  Using the Up & Down cursor keys.
         2)  Using the mouse (place the pointer to the top or
             bottom of the vertical scrollbar on the right side
             of the screen and press left mouse button).
         3)  Using the PageUp or PageDown keys to move a page at
             a time or using Ctrl & PageUp or Ctrl & PageDown to
             move to the top or bottom of the file.

    Notice that the above actions move the scrolling horizonal bar
    up and down through the list (or text) areas.

         To select a different help area:
         1) Press Alt & S to view all the SECTIONS available for
            this program (or place the mouse pointer on the
            Sections button and double click the left mouse
            button.)   Move the scrolling highlight bar as
            explained above.  When the desired Section is
            highlighted by the bar, press ENTER (or double click
            the left mouse button, with the pointer on the
            highlight bar) to select it.
         2) Press Alt & T to view all the TOPICS available in the
            currently selected Section (or point and double click
            the mouse on the Topics button). Move the highlight
            bar to the desired topic and select in the same
            manner as for the sections.

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<General Program Information>
General Information:
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    Sights & Sounds (Videos) requires a color monitor and DOS 3.3 or
    better.  It will run with 400K but is very slow.  The recommended
    minimum is 512K.  Your Config.sys file should call for a minimum
    of Files = 30 and Buffers = 20.  The program will handle up to
    99,999 video entries.
              A Microsoft-compatible mouse is optional.
              A printer is optional. ( All print routines were
    designed for standard 8.5x11 tractor feed paper and have
    been tested on a Panasonic 1124 dot matrix printer set to
    Epson LQ-2500 mode.  They MAY work on a laser or a single
    sheet feed printer, but are not guaranteed.)  If your printer
    is not on line when you attempt a print routine, you will
    receive an error message and must correct the problem or
    abort the print request.

    Most program options are selected using push buttons.  These
    buttons are normally blue with gray lettering.  When selected
    the buttons change to red with gray lettering. (The Exit or
    Escape button is ALWAYS red with yellow lettering and is
    always located in the lower right hand corner of the current
    screen.)   When any option is NOT available, the button will
    change to blue with very dark gray lettering and that option
    can not be selected.  Options can be selected in several
    different ways:
         1)  Place the mouse pointer on the desired button and
             double click the left mouse button.
         2)  Use the cursor (arrow) keys to cycle through the
             option choices until the desired option button
             changes to red.  Then press ENTER.
         3)  Use the "Hot Key".  Many option buttons will also
             have a specified hot key.
             a) On some buttons the Hot Key is a single letter
                which is highlighted in bright white.  Press the
                designated letter and the ALT key together to
                select the option.
             b) Other buttons will name a specific key.  Press
                the named key to perform the desired option. Some
                of these special hot keys are:
                1)  the ESCape key: to exit or cancel.
                2)  the INSert key: used to ADD a new record.
                3)  the DELete key: used to DELETE a record.
                4)  the F-1 key: used for on-line help.
                5)  the F-5 key: used for record printing.
                6)  the F-10 key: used to complete a form.

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The Main Menu:
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    Select the desired option with the mouse, highlighting with
    the cursor keys and pressing Enter, or by pressing the Hot
    Key- ALT key combination.  The Options available are:
         View/Update...Video Files (Hot key: V),
                       Category File (Hot key: C),
                       Rating File (Hot key: R),
         Go to Printed Reports Menu (Hot key: P),
         or Exiting from the program (Hot key: ESCape).

    You can also print a Shareware registration form for this
    program by pressing the F5 key.  The registration form can
    be printed only from the Main Menu screen.

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<<Using the Menus>>

<Main Menu>
The Main Menu:
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    Select the desired option with the mouse, highlighting with
    the cursor keys and pressing Enter, or by pressing the Hot
    Key-ALT key combination.  The Options available are:
         View/Update...Video Files (Hot key: V),
                       Category File (Hot key: C),
                       Rating File (Hot key: R),
         Go to Printed Reports Menu (Hot key: P),
         or Exiting from the program (Hot key: ESCape).

    You can also print a Shareware registration form for this program
    by pressing the F5 key.  Although the Print Registration notice
    is visible for several screens, the registration form can be
    printed only from the Main Menu screen.

<Video Files Program Levels>
Choosing the Video Program Level:
--------------------------------

    When you select the View/Update Video Files option, you must next
    choose the program level you wish to use. The differences between
    the two available levels are the amount of information which can
    be entered on each video record & the viewing/listing options
    which are available. The Deluxe level requires more information
    and has many more options. The same video file is used regardless
    of which level you choose, so you can start with one level and
    change to the other level without having to re enter the video
    record information.
    Your menu options are:
                        Standard (Hot key: S),
                        Deluxe (Hot key: D),
                        Exiting back to Main Menu (Hot key: ESCape)

<Standard Level Video>
The Standard Level:
------------------
    The Standard level is intended for those who wish to keep a
    simple database for their video collection.   The following
    information is recorded: the video title, the format (video
    tape or laser disc), stereo ?, video number, category, movie
    rating, & length (running time).  There is a 120 character
    field for brief notes or descriptions.   The Standard level
    has 4  different viewing options.

<Deluxe Level Video>
The Deluxe Level:
----------------
    The Deluxe level is for those who wish to keep more information
    on their video collection.  The information recorded for the
    Deluxe level is:   the video title, the format (video tape or
    laser disc), stereo ?, video file number, category, movie rating,
    length (running time), director, producer, up to four of the
    stars, the year of release, and the cost of the video. The 120
    character note field is also available for brief notes or
    descriptions. There are 8 different viewing options available
    with the Deluxe level.

<Standard Menu>
The Standard Level Menu:
-----------------------
    The options are:
         Add New Video / View by Title (Hot key: A)
                             (New videos can be added to your
                             file only with this option. [The
                             same option is on the Deluxe level
                             menu.]  This option will list all
                             videos in the file alphabetically
                             by video title. Automatically displays
                             the video information form if the file
                             is empty.)
         or view by...Video Number (Hot key: N)
                             (...lists all videos in the file in
                             alphanumerical order by the file number
                             which you have assigned to each video
                             record.  Displays a No Record Found
                             message if the file is empty.)
         or view by...Category (Hot Key: C)
                             (...lists all videos alphabetically by
                             the movie category which you select
                             and then by video title within category.
                             Displays a No Record Found message if
                             the file is empty.)
         or view by...Movie Guide Rating (Hot key: R)
                             (...lists all videos alphabetically by
                             the movie rating which you have entered
                             and then by video title within rating.
                             Also displays No Record Found message
                             if the video file is empty.)
         or Exiting back to Choose Level Menu (Hot key: ESCape)

NOTE:    When the "No Record Found" message is displayed, you must
    either press the ENTER key or double click on the "OK" button
    (in the message box) to remove the message from the screen. This
    will then display the empty viewing table and you must then
    select the ESC = Exit option to return to the previous menu (the
    "ESC = Exit" button is the only option available at this point).

<Deluxe Menu>
The Deluxe Level Menu:
-----------------------
    The options are:
         Add New Video / View by Title (Hot key: A)
                             (New videos can be added to your
                             file only with this option. [The
                             same option is on the Standard level
                             menu.]  This option will list all
                             videos in the file alphabetically
                             by video title. Automatically displays
                             the video information form if the file
                             is empty.)
         or view by...Video Number (Hot key: N)
                             (...lists all videos in the file in
                             numerical order by the file number
                             which you have assigned to each video
                             record.  Displays a No Record Found
                             message if the file is empty.)
         or view by...Category (Hot Key: C)
                             (...lists all videos alphabetically by
                             the movie category which you selected
                             and then by video title within category.
                             Displays a No Record Found message if
                             the file is empty.)
         or view by...Movie Guide Rating (Hot key: R)
                             (...lists all videos alphabetically by
                             the movie rating which you have entered
                             and then by video title within rating.
                             Also displays No Record Found message
                             if the video file is empty.)
         or view by...Stars (Hot key: S)
                             (...lists only the videos which have the
                             selected star's name entered in one of
                             the four available star fields. The No
                             Record Found message is displayed if
                             there are no matching records.
         or view by...Director (Hot key: D)
                             (...lists only the video records which
                             have a director's name entered into the
                             director field. Videos are displayed in
                             alphabetical order by director's name.)
                             No Record Found message if the file is
                             empty.)
         or view by...Producer (Hot key: P)
                             (...lists only the video records which
                             have a producer's name entered into the
                             producer field. Videos are displayed in
                             alphabetical order by producer's name.)
                             No Record Found message if the file is
                             empty.)
         or view by...Year Released (Hot key: R)
                             (...lists all video records in order by
                             the year entered in the year released
                             field. The No Record Found message is
                             displayed if the file is empty.
         or Exiting back to Choose Level Menu (Hot key: ESCape)

NOTE:   When the "No Record Found" message is displayed, you must
        either press the ENTER key of double click on the "OK" button
        (in the message box) to remove the message from the screen.
        This will then display the empty viewing table and you must
        select the ESC = Exit option to return to the previous menu
        (the "ESC = Exit" button is the only option available at this
        point).

<Print Options Menu>
The Print Options Menu:
----------------------
    The options on the main print menu are::
                   Single Space Listings (Hot key: S)
                   Double Space Listings (Hot key: D)
                   Insurance Listing (Hot key: I)
                   Print Labels (Hot key: L)
                   Exiting (Hot key: ESCape)

    Choosing the Single Spaced or Double Spaced listings options
    presents you with another menu. The only difference between the
    printed lists options for single spaced and double spaced is the
    spacing. The options for both single & double spaced lists are:
                   Print all records by...
                                   Video Title (Hot key: V)
                                   (alphabetical by video title)
                                   File Number (Hot key: N)
                                   (alphanumerical by file number)
          or       Print records for a selected...
                                   Category (Hot key: C)
                                   (prints only the records for the
                                   selected category)
                                   Rating (Hot key: R)
                                   (prints only the records for the
                                   selected rating)

    The Insurance listing lists the entire video collection in
    alphabetical order by video title. It displays the cost/value
    amount entered for each video and provides a total dollar amount
    for the entire collection.

    (NOTE:  If there are no records to print or no matching records to
    print, nothing will be printed and the program will automatically
    return to the print options menu screen.)

<Printing Labels>
Printing Labels:
---------------
    Choosing the Print Label option allows you to print free form
    labels.  A form is displayed on the screen and you can fill in
    the four fields (designated "Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, & Line 4").
    Each field is 32 characters in length.  Type the information you
    wish to print on each line and press the down arrow or tab key
    to advance to the next line.  The labels are freeform because
    you can enter anything you wish into any or all of the four
    fields and print a label with exactly what you have entered on
    the label form.  Since this information is not saved, you must
    "fill out" a new label form for each label you wish to print.

<Category Files>
<Look Up Files>
<Rating Files>
View\Edit Category and Rating Files:
-------------------------
    Sights & Sounds (Videos) uses lookup tables (or "pick lists")
    for the video categories and the video ratings.   You can view,
    edit, add, and/or delete any entry in either of these files by
    selecting the appropriate file menu option here.   These same
    lookup tables are available from within the Standard and Deluxe
    video data entry forms. (NOTE: you can only ADD or SELECT a
    category or rating from within the Video Information Forms.)

       The lookup tables and the related menu hot keys are:
              Category Files (Hot key: C),
              Movie Guide Rating Files (Hot key: R)

    See the topic LookUp Tables in the Using the Tables section
    for further information.

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<<Using the Tables>>

<Standard Level Tables>
The Standard Level Tables
-------------------------
    When you access the video file from the Add New Videos \ View by
    Title option, you can add new videos, view/edit/print existing
    video records, or delete existing video records.   When you
    access the View by Video Number, View by Category, or View by
    Rating tables, you can view/edit/print or delete existing video
    records. You cannot add new videos from these tables.

<Deluxe Level Tables>
The Deluxe Level Tables:
-----------------------
    When you access the video file from the Add New Videos \ View by
    Title option, you can add new videos, view/edit/print existing
    video records, or delete existing video records.  When you choose
    the tables to View by Video Number, View by Category, View by
    Rating, View by Star, View by Director, View by Producer, or View
    by Year Released, you can view/edit/print or delete existing
    video records. You cannot add new videos from these tables.

    The View by Director (and View by Producer) tables will display
    ONLY the video records which contain a name in the director field
    (or the producer field).  All other records will be filtered out.
    Depending on the size of the video collection, this search/filter
    could take several seconds. Be PATIENT!

    NOTE: Many of the Deluxe tables contain MORE than 70 columns of
    information per line item and scroll horizonally as well as
    vertically.  You can scroll the lines left and right using the
    Left and Right arrow keys, the mouse on the horizonal scroll bar
    at the bottom of the list display, or the Home and End keys. You
    can scroll the lists vertically using the Up and Down arrow keys,
    the mouse on the vertical scroll on the right side of the list
    display, or press the PageUp/PageDown to move a page at a time,
    or press Control and PageUp/PageDown to move to the top/bottom of
    the list.

<Speed Search Option>
The Speed Search Options:
------------------------
    All Standard level tables and five of the Deluxe level tables
    have a Speed Search which allows you to quickly find any record.
    This Speed Search field is active when you open the table and is
    tied to the primary sort\index field for each table.  (For the
    View by Title tables, the search field is the video title; for
    the View by Video Number tables, the search field is the video
    number; for the View by Category tables, the search field is the
    category, for the View by Rating tables, the search field is the
    rating; and for the Deluxe level View by Year released table, the
    search field is the year of release.)    When the selected table
    appears on the screen, simply begin typing the data you wish to
    search for. As you type, the letters\numbers you enter will be
    displayed in the Speed Search field.   When you have entered the
    information to search for, press the down arrow or the Tab key to
    begin the search.  The scrolling horizonal bar will move to the
    first video record in the file which matches or most closely
    matches your search criteria.  Note that you can enter partial
    words or numbers in the Speed Search. You do not have to enter a
    complete word/number.

<Star Search Table>
Using the Star Search Function:
------------------------------
    When you select the view the Deluxe file for a Star, a form is
    displayed on the screen which prompts you to enter the name of
    the star to search for.  Enter the name and press the F10 key
    to begin the search. (Press ESCape or select the ESC = Exit
    button to return to the menu.)  This search will find only the
    videos which contain the star's name EXACTLY as you have entered
    it in the search form.  You cannot perform a search on a partial
    name. Depending on the number of videos in your collection, this
    search could take several seconds to complete.  The table will
    then list all of the videos which have your selected star's name
    in any of the four available star fields.  You can then view any
    of the videos listed by highlighting it & pressing Enter, double
    clicking on the Enter = Select button, or double clicking on the
    video under the highlight bar. If the selected star is not found,
    the No Records Found message is displayed. (Press the Enter key
    or double click the OK button on the message box to clear it from
    the screen.  Then press ESCape or select the ESC = Exit button to
    return to the Deluxe menu.

<Adding New Videos>
Adding New Videos:
-----------------
    If you are in the Add New Videos \ View by Title table (Standard
    or Deluxe levels), you can add new records by pressing the INSert
    key or by double clicking the INS = ADD button.  (If there are NO
    RECORDS in the file when you access this table, a blank Video
    Information Form for the appropriate program level is displayed
    automatically. Once you have videos entered into the file, you
    must select the INS = ADD option to add more.  Complete the form
    as explained in the appropriate Form area of this help file or
    exit by pressing ESCape key or double clicking the ESC = EXIT
    button.)

<Editing Current Videos>
<Viewing Current Videos>
Viewing / Editing a Video:
-------------------------
    You can select any existing record to view or edit.  To select a
    record, move the scrolling highlight bar to that record (use the
    Speed Search option, the cursor keys or use the mouse with the
    scroll bar on the right side of the table), then press ENTER or
    double click the mouse on the ENTER = Select button.  The video
    record selected is the one highlighted by the scrolling bar.

<Deleting a Video>
Deleting a Video:
----------------
    You can also delete any existing record by selecting it in a
    similiar manner and pressing or double clicking the DEL = DELETE
    button.  When the video information form is displayed for the
    selected video, you must press the F10 key to actually delete
    the video from the file.  If you do not wish to complete the
    delete action, press ESCape or select the ESC = EXIT button to
    abort the action.  This will also return you to the current
    viewing table.  Use caution with the Delete option, once you
    have deleted a record, it cannot be recovered.  If you erase a
    record accidently, you must re enter it as a new record.

    See Using the Standard Level Forms or Using the Deluxe Level
    Forms for more information.

<LookUp Tables>
<Category LookUp Table>
<Rating LookUp Table>
The LookUp Tables:
-----------------
    You can access each of these Lookup Tables from the Main Menu
    or from within the Standard or Deluxe data entry forms.  You
    can add any information in these lookup tables from within the
    data entry forms or from the Main Menu option.  However you can
    EDIT and DELETE information from these tables only from the
    Main Menu option. * NOTE that you MUST select a category or
    rating from the tables when you access them from within the
    data entry forms.    There is no EXIT option.   To Add new
    information into any of the LookUp files, select the INS = Add
    button.  Fill in the requested information and press the Enter
    key or the F10 key to Save the new information. (Press the
    DownArrow, RightArrow, or Tab key to move to the next field on
    multi-field forms.   To return to a previous field, use the
    LeftArrow or UpArrow key.  You can also use the mouse: point
    directly to the input area of the field and double click.)

Referential Integrity:
---------------------
    The LookUp files are directly related to information entered
    into the video data file.  You CANNOT delete any information
    from any of the LookUp files IF that information is referenced
    in any of the video records. (You will receive an error message.)
    The lookup information in the related video records must be
    changed or the records deleted before you can delete the LookUp
    information.  If you change any of the LookUp file information,
    the related information contained in any model equipment records
    will be AUTOMATICALLY changed.  Whenever you delete or edit the
    information in either the Category or Rating tables, a message
    bax will appear on the screen (when you press F-10/ok) to
    advise that the files are being updated.

<Category Information Form>
<LookUp Information Forms>
<Rating Information form>
The LookUp Information Forms:
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    Each of the LookUp Tables has its own information entry form.
    All of the information fields are required entries.    To add
    new look up information, press the INSert key or  double click
    the INS =  ADD button.  Each entry must be unique, you CANNOT
    make a duplicate entry.

    When accessing a lookup table from the Main Menu, you can view
    or edit an existing record by moving the scrolling bar to
    highlight the desired record and pressing ENTER or double click
    the ENTER to Edit button.   You can delete any unreferenced
    lookup record by selecting it with the highlight bar & pressing
    DELETE or by double clicking the DEL = DELETE button.

    When accessing a lookup table from within the Video Information
    Form, you must select and import the lookup record information
    to the data entry form (highlight the desired record and press
    ENTER or double click the ENTER to SELECT button).
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<<Using the Forms>>
<Video Information Forms>
Using the Video Information Forms:
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    The data entry areas of both the Standard and Deluxe information
    forms are gray.  Non-active entry prompt fields are shown in
    blue lettering while the data entry fields are shown in black
    lettering. When an entry field is activated, both the prompt
    field and the data entry area change to a blue background with
    bright white lettering.   The fields are normally activated in
    order from top to bottom and left to right.  You can select any
    entry field out of order using the mouse and double clicking on
    either the prompt area or the entry area.

<Standard Form>
The Standard Level Form:
-----------------------
    There are eight data entry fields on the Standard level Video
    information form.  The REQUIRED entry fields are marked with an *
    below.  As you add each new record, notice that the Record number
    (shown in the upper right hand corner of the form) increases.
    Note also that the video record is saved immediately when you
    press F10 or select the F10 = OK button.  Should your computer
    hang up or crash for any reason, you won't lose the saved data.

<Adding Standard Records>
Adding New Records:
------------------
    Enter the information requested and press the DownArrow or
    Tab key to advance to the next entry field.  (Press the up
    arrow key to return to the previous entry field.  Entry
    fields can also be chosed by double clicking on them with
    the mouse.)  Notice that the fields (prompt and entry) change
    color when they are activated.  The Standard data fields are:

         *  FORMAT:     There are two available choices for this
                        field: Video(tape) or Laserdisc.  These
                        choices are already listed on the form and
                        are are selected by using the left/right
                        arrow keys to toggle back and forth between
                        them.  The entry which has the large dark dot
                        inside the circle is the active entry. When
                        the correct choice is active, press the ENTER
                        key to select it.  The default choice is
                        Video(tape). If this is correct, simply press
                        ENTER when the form is displayed and the
                        default will be selected.  When you press the
                        ENTER key, you automatically advance to the
                        next field.

         *  TITLE:      Enter the Name of the video in this 40 column
                        field.  The title will be displayed in UPPER
                        CASE.  Press the down arrow or tab key to
                        advance to the next field.

         *  STEREO:     This is a checkbox field which defaults to
                        Stereo. If the video to be entered is not
                        stereo, press the SPACEBAR to toggle the box
                        to off. (The box with the X inside = on, the
                        box without the X = off.)  When the checkbox
                        displays to correct information, press the
                        down arrow or tab key to advance to the next
                        field.

         *  RATING:     This field is for the movie guide rating. The
                        entry here must be in the Rating lookup file,
                        and must be entered exactly as it is shown in
                        the lookup file.  You can type the rating
                        entry in, or access the lookup table by
                        pressing the down arrow or tab keys on an
                        empty field. This will popup the rating
                        lookup table and you can select the correct
                        rating by highlighting it with the scrolling
                        bar and pressing ENTER to import it to the
                        Video Information Form. If the correct video
                        rating is not already in the rating lookup
                        file, you can add it at this time.  Once you
                        have imported the correct rating to the
                        Video Information form, you automatically
                        advance to the next field.

         * CATEGORY:    This field is for the video category which,
                        like the rating, must be entered exactly as
                        it is displayed in the Category lookup file.
                        The Category table can be accessed in the
                        same manner as the Rating table and the
                        correct category information imported.

           LENGTH:      Enter the Video running time in minutes.
                        A three character field is available.

         * VIDEO FILE#: Enter the file number assigned to the video.
                        This field is alphanumeric and can contain
                        any combination of letters and numbers you
                        wish.

           NOTES:       This is a 120 character field for whatever
                        miscellaneous information, descriptions,
                        etc. that you wish to add.

    When you have finished entering information into the form, press
    the F-10 key (or select the F-10/OK button) and the new record
    will be saved.  If you have left a required field blank, that
    field will be activated and the lookup table (if applicable)
    will be displayed. Complete the required information and re Save
    the record.   If you decide to not complete the record, press
    ESCape or select the ESCape = Exit button to abort the record.
    NOTE that you cannot abort the form if you are presently in a
    required field. You must complete these fields and advance to a
    non-required field before you can abort the record.

    When you save a new record, a blank equipment information form
    is displayed and you can continue adding new records.   The
    information from each field is "remembered" and is carried over
    to the next new record form. To enter the same information as the
    previous new record, press the F-3 key and the information is
    entered.  If the carried over information is correct, advance to
    the next field or enter the correct information then advance to
    the next field. (Note: this carry over feature is active as long
    as you don't exit from the Video Information Form Screen.   Once
    you do exit back to the viewing table, the carry over information
    is erased.

<Viewing Standard Records>
<Editing Standard Records>
Viewing/Editing Existing Records:
--------------------------------
    Once the selected record form is displayed on the screen, you can
    edit any field by activating it (use the cursor keys, tab key, or
    point to the field with the mouse and click the left mouse button
    ONCE).   The entry fields must still contain valid information as
    noted above. Save the edited record by pressing F-10 or selecting
    the F10/OK button.  Press ESCape or select the ESCape/Exit button
    to abort the edit.  The F-3 carry over feature does NOT function
    in the edit mode!

<Deleting Standard Records>
Deleting Existing Records:
-------------------------
    When you select a record to be deleted, the record form for that
    record is displayed on the screen with all of the entry fields
    shown in gray.  You can select only F-10/OK (to delete the
    selected record) or ESCape/Exit to abort the record delete. Once
    deleted, the record cannot be recovered. If deleted in error, it
    must be re-entered as a new record.   NOTE also that the deleted
    record number is not available for reuse.

<Printing a Standard Record>
Printing a Record:
-----------------
    You can print a copy of any record displayed on the screen by
    pressing F-5 or selecting the F5/Print button.  This print
    function is active whenever there is a record form on the
    screen, even if the form is blank.  (You receive an error
    message if your printer is not ready. Correct and retry or
    abort.)

<Deluxe Form>
The Deluxe Level Form:
---------------------
    There are 16 data entry fields on the Deluxe level form. The six
    REQUIRED entry fields are marked with an * below.  The record
    number (upper right hand corner) is increased with each record
    entered.

<Adding Deluxe Records>
Adding New Records:
------------------
    Enter the information requested and press the DownArrow or
    Tab key to advance to the next entry field.  Notice that
    the fields (prompt and entry) change color when they are
    activated.  The Deluxe data fields are:

    * FORMAT:           There are two available choices for this
                        field: Video(tape) or Laserdisc.  These
                        choices are already listed on the form and
                        are are selected by using the left/right
                        arrow keys to toggle back and forth between
                        them. The entry which has the large dark dot
                        inside the circle is the active entry. When
                        the correct choice is active, press ENTER to
                        select it. The default choice is Video(tape).
                        If this is correct, simply press ENTER when
                        the form is displayed and the default will
                        be selected. When you press the ENTER key,
                        you automatically advance to the next field.

    * STEREO:           This is a checkbox field which defaults to
                        Stereo. If the video to be entered is not
                        stereo, press the SPACEBAR to toggle the box
                        to off. (The box with the X inside = on, the
                        box without the X = off.)  When the checkbox
                        displays to correct information, press the
                        down arrow or tab key to advance to the next
                        field.

    * TITLE:            Enter the Name of the video in this 40 column
                        field.  The title will be displayed in UPPER
                        CASE.  Press the down arrow or tab key to
                        advance to the next field.

    * RATING:           This field is for the movie guide rating. The
                        entry here must be in the Rating lookup file,
                        and must be entered exactly as it is shown in
                        the lookup file.  You can type the rating
                        entry in, or access the lookup table by
                        pressing the down arrow or tab keys on an
                        empty field. This will popup the rating
                        lookup table and you can select the correct
                        rating by highlighting it with the scrolling
                        bar and pressing ENTER to import it to the
                        Video Information Form. If the correct video
                        rating is not already in the rating lookup
                        file, you can add it at this time.  Once you
                        have imported the correct rating to the
                        Video Information form, you automatically
                        advance to the next field.

    * CATEGORY:         This field is for the video category which,
                        like the rating, must be entered exactly as
                        it is displayed in the Category lookup file.
                        The Category table can be accessed in the
                        same manner as the Rating table and the
                        correct category information imported.

      LENGTH:           Enter the Video running time in minutes.
                        A three character field is available.

    * VIDEO FILE #:     Enter the file number assigned to the video.
                        This field is alphanumeric and can contain
                        any combination of letters and numbers you
                        wish.

      STARS:            There are four individual 30 character fields
                        available to entire the names of the stars in
                        each video. If you have the same performer in
                        several videos, be sure to enter the name
                        exactly the same into each video form or the
                        Starsearch function will not be able to find
                        the name.

      DIRECTOR:         A 20 character field for the name of the
                        person who directed this video.

      PRODUCER:         A 20 character field for the name of the
                        person who produced this video.

      YEAR RELEASED:    Enter the year that the video was released.
                        (EG: 1988)

      COST:             Enter the cost to purchase the video (up to
                        $99,999.99). The field is entered from left
                        to right so you must 0 fill the amount up to
                        where you can enter the first real digit of
                        the cost.
                        (EG: $79.95 would be entered as 00,079.95.)

      NOTES:            This is a 120 character field for whatever
                        miscellaneous information, descriptions,
                        etc. that you wish to add.

    When you have finished entering information into the form, press
    the F-10 key (or select the F-10/OK button) and the new record
    will be saved.  If you have left a required field blank, that
    field will be activated and the lookup table (if applicable) will
    be displayed.  Complete the required information and re Save the
    record.   If you decide to not complete the record, press ESCape
    or select the ESCape = Exit button to abort the record.
    NOTE: you cannot abort the form if you are presently in a
    required field.  You must complete these fields and advance to a
    non-required field before you can abort the record.

    When you save a new record, a blank equipment information form
    is displayed and you can continue adding new records.   The
    information from each field is "remembered" and is carried over
    to the next new record form. To enter the same information as
    the previous new record, press the F-3 key and the information
    is entered.  If the carried over information is correct, advance
    to the next field or enter the correct information then advance
    to the next field. (Note: this carry over feature is active as
    long as you don't exit from the Video Information Form Screen.
    Once you do exit back to the viewing table, the carry over
    information is erased.

<Viewing Deluxe Records>
<Editing Deluxe Records>
Viewing/Editing Existing Records:
--------------------------------
    Once the selected record form is displayed on the screen, you
    can edit any field by activating it (use the cursor keys, tab
    key, or point to the field with the mouse and click the left
    mouse button ONCE).  The entry fields must still contain valid
    information as noted above. Save the edited record by pressing
    F-10 or selecting the F10/OK button. Press ESCape or select the
    ESCape/Exit button to abort the edit. The F-3 carry over feature
    does NOT function in the edit mode!

<Deleting Deluxe Records>
Deleting Existing Records:
-------------------------
    When you select a record to be deleted, the record form for that
    record is displayed on the screen with all of the entry fields
    shown in gray.  You can select only F-10/OK (to delete the
    selected record) or ESCape/Exit to abort the record delete. Once
    deleted, the record cannot be recovered. If deleted in error, it
    must be re-entered as a new record.  NOTE also that the deleted
    record number is not available for reuse.

<Printing a Deluxe Record>
Printing a Record:
-----------------
    You can print a copy of any record displayed on the screen by
    pressing F-5 or selecting the F5/Print button.  This print
    function is active whenever there is a record form on the
    screen, even if the form is blank.  (You receive an error
    message if your printer is not ready. Correct and retry or
    abort.)

<LookUp Information Forms>
The LookUp Information Forms:
----------------------------
    Each of the LookUp Tables has its own information entry form.
    All of the information fields are required entries.    To add
    new look up information, press the INSert key or  double click
    the INS =  ADD button.

    When accessing a lookup table from the Main Menu, you can view
    or edit an existing record by moving the scrolling bar to
    highlight the desired record and pressing ENTER or double click
    the ENTER to Edit button. You can delete any unreferenced lookup
    record by selecting it with the highlight bar and pressing DELETE
    or by double clicking the DEL = DELETE button.

    When accessing a lookup table from within a data entry form,
    you can only import the lookup record information to a field
    on the data entry form by highlighting the desired record and
    pressing ENTER or double clicking the ENTER to SELECT button.

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<<Shareware and Registration>>
<What is Shareware?>
What is Shareware?
-----------------
    Shareware is a marketing method which allows computer users
    to try a program BEFORE they buy it.  If the user likes the
    program AND continues to use it beyond a specified period of
    time, he/she is obligated to register the use of that program
    with the author.    Since the Shareware registration fees are
    usually small in contrast to comparable commercial offerings,
    the software user can receive quality computer programs at a
    reasonable cost.  These registration fees also support the
    program authors and encourage them to produce more and better
    quality products. If, on the other hand, the user doesn't like
    the Shareware program or does not continue using the program,
    he/she simply deletes it and pays nothing!

    Sights & Sounds (videos) is distributed as Shareware.  It is
    not free!.   You are granted a limited license to use this
    program for a 21 day period for evaluation purposes.  If you
    continue to use Sights & Sounds (Videos) beyond the evaluation
    period, you are expected to register your use of the program.

    You may freely copy and distribute the Shareware version of
    Sights & Sounds (Videos), PROVIDED that the program is not
    modified in any way and is kept in its original form with all
    files intact.  The files included with the Shareware version
    are: SSVIDEO.EXE, SSVIDEOS.HLP, and SSVIDEOS.TXT and are just
    over 603K in working form.  File names created when you run
    the VIDCATS.*, VIDRATES.*, & VIDTAPES.*

<Product Registration>
Sights & Sounds Registration:
----------------------------
    There are two levels of registration available for this program.

    Standard:  The registrant receives a registered copy of the
               latest version of the program. The only difference
               between the Shareware version and this Registered
               is in the opening menu screen.   The Standard
               registration is $25.00 (plus $5.00 for
               shipping/handling).

    Deluxe:    The registrant receives registered copies of Sights
               & Sounds (Videos) and Sights & Sounds (Audios)
               (latest versions). (Audios is similar to the Videos
               program but is designed for audio tapes, records,
               cds, etc.)  Both programs will be personalized with
               the registrant's name entered on the opening menu
               screen.  Additional program support is provided,
               as well as a free upgrade (if any are made) during
               a 12 month period from the date of registration.
               The Deluxe registration is $45.00 (plus $5.00
               for shipping/handing).
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<Program Warranty/Disclaimer>
WARRANTY:

    The author disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with
    respect to the suitablity of this software for any purpose
    other than that for which it was designed.  The author shall
    not be liable for any damages arising from the loss of any
    data, or non compatability of this program with any other
    software or hardware, or damage to any equipment which might
    result from the use of this software.

==================================================================

<<Program Catalog>>
<Catalog>
 
Shareware programs currently available from Doug Scott(1993/94):
---------------------------------------------------------------

AUTOTRAX (Automobile Expense Tracker) Version 1.1

A menu-driven database system to record the expense of owning
and maintaining up to 99 vehicles. Define your own expense
categories, then enter the vehicle number, the expense category,
the date, the mileage (odometer reading), the cost, and up to 70
characters of notes on the expense.  On fuel purchases, you also
record the number of gallons purchased and the cost per gallon.
AUTOTRAX computes the miles driven and the miles per gallon.
Then search for all vehicle expenses occurring within any time
period, by vehicle, by category, or by vehicle AND category.
(How much did you spend on car number 1 between 04/01/92 and
06/30/92?  How much did you spend for taxes on your cars during
1992?    How much did you spend on payments for car number 2
between 09/01/91 and 12/31/92?)  The records matching the search
criteria you enter will be displayed on the screen, along with a
total dollar amount.   Then select any record to view, edit,
delete, or print.  You can also print a listing of these same
records (and the total).  Select the fuel use table and see the
overall fuel use for a selected vehicle  (shows total miles
driven, total fuel costs, total gallons used, the average cost
per gallon, and the average miles per gallon).  AUTOTRAX comes
with on-line help screens at most stages of the program,
a built-in data backup utility, and a small on disk instruction
manual (which can be printed out).  (Shareware: $25)

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    TRAINTRAX (Model Railroad Catalog)  Version 3.1

A menu-driven database system to help keep track of a MODEL
RAILROAD collection.  A two level system which allows you to
enter as much information a you wish.  For the Deluxe level,
you can enter the following information on your collection of
rolling stock (type of equipment, the model scale, model
manufacturer, model name or number, model railroad name and
road number, the prototype railroad, road number & manufacturer,
color or paint scheme, original cost, current value, location,
and miscellaneous information in the 180 character note field.
Then search your collection by model category-type, model scale,
model railroad, model manufacturer, prototype category-type, or
prototype railroad.  You can use one of several print options:
(print information on an individual piece of model equipment;
print out the entire collection alphabetically by model
category-type or model railroad; or print only the records
entered for a specific model category-type or railroad.)
Convenient look up tables popup for the category-type of
equipment, model scale, and railroad name and reporting marks.
Now with completely context sensitive on-line help screen,
(Microsoft compatible) mouse support (registered version), and
other improvements.  (Shareware: $20)

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SIGHTS & SOUNDS (Videos) Version 1.1

An easy to use database system for video tape and laser disc
VIDEO collections.  Define your own categories and movie ratings.
Decide how much information to enter on each video with a two
level system.  For the Deluxe level, you can enter the following
information on your collection: type of video (tape or disc), the
title, stereo or not, the movie guide rating, the video category,
the length, the file or tape number, the stars, the director, the
producer, the year released, and miscellaneous information in the
120 character note field.  Then search your collection by title,
category, rating, file number, star's name, director, producer,
or year released.  The starsearch function lets you search four
different fields to find what videos the selected star was in.
Many available print options: (print information on an individual
video record; prints freeform labels; print out the entire
collection alphabetically by title, or by file number,or print
only the records entered for a specific video category or movie
rating, or print an insurance listing containing the individual
and total values of your video collection.)   Convenient look up
tables pop up for the video category, and the movie guide ratings.
On-line help throughout the program.  Microsoft mouse compatible.
Two levels of registration: $25.-$45

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FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY  Version 1.0

A database system specifically designed to record the medical
history for you family.  Keep track of immunizations, injuries,
illnesses, treatments, and more with this easy to use program.
Many available viewing\reporting options (report on all records
within a user specified date range or only the records entered
for a specific category and/or family member within a given date
range).  Reports can be directed to any printer port, the screen
or saved as an ASCII file.  Convenient look up tables pop up for
the user defined medical categories and family members.  On-line
help throughout the program.  Microsoft mouse compatible.  Two
levels of registration:   Standard is $25. Deluxe which includes a
bonus Family Hereditary History program is $35.

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STUFF! (Property Inventory) Version 1.0

Keep track of almost any kind of property (electonics, credit
cards, vehicles, tapes and records, important papers, and more)
with this easy to use speciality database.  Includes popup tables
for the unlimited user defined categories, locations, and owners.
View items by category, location, owner, or by any combination of
the three.  Context sensitive on line help.  All report options,
including a warranty listing, show total $ value of the items
listed.  All reports can be sent to any printer port, the screen,
or saved as an ASCII file.  Designed for the home owner, but also
suitable for a small business/office.  Two registration levels:
Standard is $25 and provides a registered copy of the latest
version of Stuff!, Deluxe is $35 and provides personalized copies
of Stuff! and StuffPlus (an address book/label maker).  Both
registered versions are MicroSoft mouse compatible (the Shareware
version does not have mouse support).

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