---------------------------------------------------------------- RECIPE BOX Version 3.1 Shareware ---------------------------------------------------------------- _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER README.TXT file Table of Contents : Feature Summary New Features on Version 3 ASP Ombudsman Policy Hardware Requirements Command Line Parameters Getting Started Using the Mouse On-line User's Manual & Help Technical Support Distributing/Bundling Illustrated Manual CONVERSION KITS <***** NEW ITEM ***** Special Application License Registration Information CompuServe Shareware Registration Free Software Utilities Shareware Definition Limited Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------- Feature Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------- Recipe Box : A Culinary Toolkit developed to bring the power of the PC into the kitchen. Whether you are a five star chef, kitchen gourmet or a food service professional, Recipe Box has the power and versatility to manage your culinary demands. Recipe Box utilizes the power of a Database Management System developed specifically for this application. This insures quick and accurate access to all recipes. Use Recipe Box as an index to other recipes and cookbooks. It can help you control a stockpile of existing cookbooks. Over 1 million recipes can be compiled in a single cookbook, plus Recipe Box can govern up to 100 cookbooks. Exchange or distribute recipes with associates and friend. Recipe Box easily transfers recipes to and from diskettes. Some major features of Recipe Box are : View and/or Edit a Recipe on one screen Over 110 recipes included in the main Cookbook Create your own Cookbook Organize Recipes by Categories Create, Edit and Print Shopping List Adjust serving size for large dinner parties Easily export Recipes to Diskette as : - Recipe Box Database Format - ASCII Text File Print Recipes to Printer or File View helpful reference information in TidBits Learn short cuts and techniques with Quick Guide Choose 3 methods to Print or Move Recipes: - Tag List - Search List - Entire Cookbook Create your own TidBits with the pop-up Notepad Search for Recipes by : - Recipe Name - Description - Category(s) - Preparation - Ingredients Recipe Box is easy to learn, and fun to use ! ---------------------------------------------------------------- New Features on Version 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------- New Features: - Increased Number of Measurements - Customize your own Measurements - Faster Transfer of Recipes - Custom Report Heading - Quick Find Recipe List - Enhanced Recipe List Features - Increased line length for Ingredients - Increased number of lines for Preparation - End of line Warning bell for Ingredients - Enhanced Editor Features All of the features implemented in Release 3 have been a direct result of our users. Their suggestions and ideas continue to be the root of our desire to provide the best culinary software available on the market. Read the WHAT_NEW.TXT for explanation of each new feature. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ASP Ombudsman Policy ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sunrise Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hardware Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------- IBM Compatible Personal Computer 512 kb RAM Hard Disk Drive floppy diskette drive (for installation) Color or Monochrome Monitor Mouse (optional) Parallel Printer (optional) Although a hard drive is not necessary, it is highly recommended. Using floppies will be slow and at times awkward, but it will work. ************************************************************ * * * WARNING !!! : CONFIG.SYS file must contain FILES=20 * * * ************************************************************ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Command Line Parameters ---------------------------------------------------------------- Type RCPE_BOX HELP (at DOS prompt) to display the following list of command line options : NO-PRT-CHK : bypass checking printer status MONO : force Recipe Box into Black & White mode EXPORT : force SoftCopy output to Conversion format VERSION : Version and Compile Date MEMORY : Display largest available block of Memory VIEW : View only mode, same as: RCPE_BOX -NEW -SLT -NPD Do NOT load selected features at start-up : -NPD : NotePad -SLT : Shopping List Load selected features at start-up : +HLP : Help Text +TID : TidBits +QGU : Quick Guide Flat screen PCs and lap tops may require the MONO parameter to operate properly. The Export parameter is used when sending recipes to an ASCII file. The output is formatted such that the text file can be imported into a Recipe Box Database using the CONVERT.EXE utility. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Started ---------------------------------------------------------------- Recipe Box is menu driven with an on-line subject sensitive help system. Press F1 or at any time to activate the pop-up window with help information. Choose Quick Guide from the Main Menu (M,Q) to bring up a list of Quick Guide selections. You can read about different features, as well as learn short cuts. Hold down the Alt key for several seconds to activate a pop-up window displaying a list of Hot Keys. These features are available at any time by pressing either the Alt key and the appropriate letter or the correct Function Key : Alt H : Help [F1] Alt N : Note Pad [F2] Alt S : Save & Continue [F3] Alt X : Save & Exit to DOS [F4] Alt T : Tag List (Display) [F5] Alt E : Egg Timer [F6] ESC : I am done with this ... [F10] The ESC key and F10 have the same effect. It will let you escape from where you are and return to where you were. Hitting the ESC key enough times will return to the top level Main Menu. WARNING : You should never exit Recipe Box by turning off the power. This could corrupt your data files. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Using the Mouse ---------------------------------------------------------------- Recipe Box will automatically detect whether or not a mouse is active. If detected, a mouse character will appear on your screen. The mouse is set up to respond to a single button click or drag. Both buttons on a 2 button mouse will respond in the same manner. You can scroll through a list (or text) by dragging the upper or lower potion of the pop up window. For example, select one of the topics from the TidBits menu. Move the mouse pointer to the lower portion of the window and depress the mouse button. The screen will scroll downward until the end of text is reached. Move the move pointer toward the top of the window to scroll toward the beginning of the text. To close the current window, move the pointer outside the window boundary and click the mouse. To select a menu item, click once to highlight and again to activate. A single click outside the current window will close the window (has the same affect as pressing the ESC key). ---------------------------------------------------------------- On-line User's Manual & Help ---------------------------------------------------------------- Recipe Box "manuals" are fully self contained within the program. There are 3 methods to aid you in learning all the features : Help Box Appears at the bottom of your screen and displays "What do I do now" information. On-Line Help Press or F1 at any time to receive additional subject sensitive help. Quick Guide Select Misc Stuff, Quick Guide (M,Q) to learn detail information on using various features. Select "Hard Copy of Quick Guide" from the list of Quick Guide topics to obtain a Hard Copy of the text. An ASCII file equivalent of the Help Text is available to registered users. (See section on Free Software Utilities). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Support ---------------------------------------------------------------- Technical support is provided by : Sunrise Software. 4821 Clydelle San Jose, CA. 95124 (408) 377-0703 Phone support is available during the initial 3 month period (from date of registration) without additional cost so long as the total connect time is less than 30 minutes. Normal business hours are 8:00 - 5:00 PST, an answering machine is available 24 hours per day. Mail support is available during the initial 12 month period (from date of registration) without additional cost. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Special Application License ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sunrise Software has made available a special licensing arrangement for Recipe Box Version 2. Sunrise Software will issue a Special Application License (SAL) for Recipe Box. The theme is to promote the use of our software with a special set of recipes (a Cookbook). All features and functions are active in the SAL diskette as in the Registered License version. If the holder uses Recipe Box for adding in more recipes or cookbooks, then the holder is required to obtain (purchase) a registered license. An example of the SAL would be an organization publishing a cookbook of 100 recipes plus offering a Recipe Box diskette with the same 100 recipes. A person obtaining the SAL diskette would have all the features of Recipe Box available to them. If the holder of the SAL diskette becomes a registered user they will receive the free utilities plus the 115 recipes distributed with the Shareware version. Sunrise Software will work with the organization to provide any desired customizing, such as: - Each recipe can be protected to prevent alteration or removal from database. - TidBits topics can be modified to provide specified information requested by the supplier. Similar applications include : - Product promotion for food suppliers - Marketing enhancements for Cookbook Publisher - Fund raising opportunities For more information and pricing, contact : Sunrise Software 4821 Clydelle Ave. San Jose, CA. 95124 (408) 377-0703 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Conversion Kits ---------------------------------------------------------------- Many of our users have requested conversion utilites to easily convert other cook book formats into Recipe Box database format. These Conversion Kits are now available for: Meal-Master Edna's Cook Book Compu-Chef The conversion requires 5 steps: 1. Obtain ASCII text file of recipes 2. Run appropriate conversion utility 3. Edit/Review the new text file (Recipe Box format) 4. Run CONVERT.EXE to generate database (free utility to registered users) 5. Use the new database as a separated cook book -or- Transfer recipes to the main book Each Conversion Kit contains: - Printed documentation - Current release of CONVERT.EXE - One of the conversion program: MME_CONV.EXE (Meal-Master) ECB_CONV.EXE (Edna's Cook Book) CCF_CONV.EXE (Compu-Chef) The use of the Conversion Kits are available only to registered users of Recipe Box. Select Misc Stuff, About Recipe Box (M,S) from the Main Menu for pricing information and order form. Copyrights: Meal-Master Episoft Systems Everette, WA Edna's Cook Book Specialty Microware Alvin, TX Compu-Chef Micro Systems Design, Inc. Baton Rouge, LA ---------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Information ---------------------------------------------------------------- You may use the Recipe Box for a 30 day trial period. If you would like to continue to use Recipe Box after the 30 day trial period, you are required to purchase a license (become a registered user). When you purchase the license for Recipe Box, you will receive a diskette with the most current release of Recipe Box as well as the following utilities : SPEED_DB.EXE CONVERT.EXE PRT_TEXT.EXE Refer to the section on Free Software Utilities for additional information. Order Information : Recipe Box $29.95 ______ 48 page Manual 9.95 ______ Cook Book #1 (60 new recipes) 7.50 FREE Conversion Kit (registered users only) Meal-Master 12.95 ______ Edna's Cook Book 12.95 ______ Compu-Chef 12.95 ______ Subtotal ______ 8.25% Sales Tax (CA Residents only) ______ Shipping & Handling United States 5.00 Canada 6.50 International 8.50 ______ Total $______ Charge my credit card: Visa __ MasterCard __ Card number: __________________________________ Expiration: ______ Signature: __________________________________ Mail Check or Money Order to : Sunrise Software 4821 Clydelle Ave. San Jose, CA 95124-4209 Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Recipe Box Version 3.1 price and availability guaranteed until November 1,1995. Canadian and International orders may provide payment by Postal Money Order in US equivalent monies, personal and bank checks will not be accepted. All software is mailed on 3 1/2 inch, 720 kb floppy diskettes. Prices subject to change without notice. ---------------------------------------------------------------- CompuServe Shareware Registration ---------------------------------------------------------------- CompuServe users may choose to register this version of Recipe Box by using the Shareware Registration database. This is the easiest and fastest way to register. Log into CompuServe and type: GO SWREG To register Recipe Box, you must first find its description in the Shareware Registration database. The Registration ID for Recipe Box is 3338. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Free Software Utilities ---------------------------------------------------------------- As an incentive to becoming a Licensed User, Sunrise Software will provide the following utilities at no additional charge : CONVERT.EXE Conversion Utility : Convert recipes from ASCII file to Recipe Box Database format SPEED_DB.EXE Database Utility : Repack database "holes" and regroup data segments caused from moving recipes between cookbooks and diskettes. Speeds up database access time. PRT_TEXT.EXE Converts encrypted text files to ASCII readable file. These include : Help Text TidBits Quick Guide Use of these programs are restricted to Licensed Users of Recipe Box. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Illustrated Manual ---------------------------------------------------------------- For those of you who like to have a reference manual to hold and mark up, a 48 page illustrated Manual is avaliable. Topics include: Introduction Start-up Get Help Recipe Maintentance Transfer Recipes Understanding Recipe Box Search List Recipe Box Utilites Technical Stuff Custom Software Additional Help ---------------------------------------------------------------- Distributing/Bundling ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please note : Recipe Box Shareware 3.1 is released as a fully functional version of Recipe Box. There are no limitation or crippling side effects. The only difference between the Shareware 3.1 and the registered version (Culinary Toolkit 3.1) is the text found in the "About Recipe Box" menu selection. The shareware version contains general information regarding the use and distribution of shareware software. Registration is encouraged through the availability of free software utilities to registered users. Disk Vendors, Shareware Distributors and BBS(s) may charge a nominal fee for distribution of the program. The recipient of Recipe Box must be informed, in advance, that the fee paid to acquire Recipe Box does not relieve the recipient from purchasing the Licensed Version of Recipe Box if the recipient continues to use Recipe Box. When distributing Recipe Box the following files must be distributed together. README.TXT This file R.BAT DOS Bat file RCPE_BOX.EXE Executable file RCPE_BOX.CFG Configuration file RCPE_BOX.DB1 Primary Database RCPE_BOX.DB2 Text Database RCPE_BOX.DX1 Index File (by name) RCPE_BOX.DX2 Index File (by category) RCPE_BOX.TAG Data file to retain Tag List RCPE_BOX.NPD ASCII File for Notepad RCPE_BOX.SLT ASCII File for Shopping List RCPE_BOX.M01 ASCII File for Preparation (New) RCPE_BOX.M02 ASCII File for Ingredients (New) RCPE_BOX.QGU Quick Guide Text RCPE_BOX.HLP Help Text RCPE_BOX.TID TidBits Text Please name any compressed file of the above listing as : RCPE_310.xxx Short description: A Culinary Toolkit developed to bring the power of the PC into the kitchen Keywords: culinary cooking food recipe chef gourmet kitchen management database ---------------------------------------------------------------- Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------- This software and accompanying written materials (including instructions for user) are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Further, Sunrise Software, does not warrant, guarantee, or make any representations regarding the use, or the results of use, of the software or written materials in terms of correctness, accuracy, reliability, currentness, or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the software is assumed by you. If the software or written materials are defective you, and not Sunrise Software or its dealers, distributors, agents or employees, assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or corrections. The above is the only warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, that is made by Sunrise Software, on the product. No oral or written information or advise given by Sunrise Software, its dealers, distributors, agents or employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty and you may not rely on any such information or advice. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. Neither Sunrise Software nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production or delivery of this product shall be liable for the direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use such product even if Sunrise Software has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limited warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Definition of Shareware ---------------------------------------------------------------- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program and a printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's retail or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Acknowledgment ---------------------------------------------------------------- By using Recipe Box you acknowledge that you have read this limited warranty, understand it, and agree to be bound by it's terms and conditions. You also agree that the limited warranty is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the parties and supersede all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and any other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of the limited warranty. ----------------------------------------------------------------