HortMan - Horticultural Manager _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER Table of Contents : Feature Summary ASP Ombudsman Policy Hardware Requirements Command Line Parameters Getting Started Using the Mouse User's Manual & Help Technical Support Registration Information CompuServe Shareware Registration <== NEW! Free Software Utilities Distributing/Bundling Limited Warranty Definition of Shareware Acknowledgment ---------------------------------------------------------------- Feature Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------- HortMan Horticultural Manager A software management tool developed to bring the power of the PC into the horticultural profession. The wise gardener keeps an up-to-date notebook at all seasons. HortMan will retain your notes for each plant and compile a list of tasks for each month of the year. Whether your a professional gardener, a back yard hobbyist or a nursery manager, HortMan has the power and versatility to manage your horticultural demands. HortMan can help organize other sources of gardening information, such as periodicals and books. Information on several thousand plants can be compiled in a single book and HortMan can govern up to 50 books. Exchange or distribute plant information with associates and friend. HortMan easily transfers plant information to and from diskette. Some of the major features are : View and/or Edit plant information on one screen Maintain an up-to-date log on all plants Organize plants by Categories and Zones Create, Edit and Print a Work List for every month Easily export Plant Information to Diskette as : - HortMan Database Format - ASCII Text File Print Plant Information to Printer or ASCII File View helpful information in the Tips & Hints section A Quick Guide section will help you learn HortMan Choose one of three ways to Print or Transfer Plants: - Tag List - Search List -Entire Book Use the pop-up Notepad to record upcoming events. Search for Plants by : - Plant Name - Description - Zone - Category(s) - Reference Text - Work Tasks HortMan is easy to learn, and fun to use ! ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 HORTMAN HELP (at DOS prompt) to display the following list of command line options : NO-PRT-CHK : bypass checking printer status MONO : force HortMan into Black & White mode VERSION : Version and Compile Date VIEW : View only mode, same as: HORTMAN -NEW -WLT -NPD Do NOT load selected features at start-up : -NPD : NotePad -WLT : Work List -NEW : New/Alter Plant -TIP : Tips & Hints Load selected features at start-up : +HLP : Help Text +QGU : Quick Guide Older flat screen PCs and lap tops may require the MONO parameter to operate properly. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Started ---------------------------------------------------------------- HortMan 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] 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 HortMan by turning off the power. This could corrupt your data files. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Using the Mouse ---------------------------------------------------------------- HortMan 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 Tips & Hints 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- HortMan "manuals" are fully self contained within the program. There are 4 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. Sample Book Select Misc Stuff, Change Book (M,C) and choose book title "HortMan Sample Book" to learn how to Search for plants and set up a Work List. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Support ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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. This service is provided by: AnyWare Consulting, Inc. (415) 355-5602 Mail support is available during the initial 12 month period (from date of registration) without additional cost from: Sunrise Software 4821 Clydelle Ave. San Jose, CA 95124-4209 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Information ---------------------------------------------------------------- You may use HortMan for a 30 day trial period. If you would like to continue to use HortMan after the 30 day trial period, you are required to purchase a license (become a registered user). When you purchase the license for HortMan, you will receive a diskette with the most current release of HortMan as well as the following utilities : BOOKCASE.EXE MAKE_TIP.EXE SPEED_DB.EXE PRT_TEXT.EXE Refer to the section on Free Software Utilities for additional information. Order Information : HortMan Version 1.3 $29.95 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. HortMan Version 1.3 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 HortMan by using the Shareware Registration database. This is the easiest and fastest way to register. Log into CompuServe and type: GO SWREG To register HortMan you must first find its description in the Shareware Registration database. The Registration ID for HortMan is 3443. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Free Software Utilities ---------------------------------------------------------------- As an incentive to becoming a Licensed User, Sunrise Software will provide the following utilities to registered users at no additional charge : BOOKCASE.EXE Change book titles and remove any unwanted books. View information of all the books in your library. MAKE_TIP.EXE Create your own Tips & Hints file for any of the books you have created. Customize a diskette for your friends, associates or garden club. SPEED_DB.EXE Database Utility : Repack database "holes" and regroup data segments caused from moving plants between books and diskettes. Speeds up database access time. PRT_TEXT.EXE Converts encrypted text files to ASCII readable file. These include : Help Text Tips & Hints Quick Guide Use of these programs is restricted to Licensed Users of HortMan. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Distributing/Bundling ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please note : HortMan Shareware 1.3 is released as a fully functional version. There are no limitations or crippling side effects. The only difference between the Shareware and the registered version is the text found in the "About HortMan " menu selection. Registration is encouraged through the availability of free software utilities. Short description: A software management tool developed to bring the power of the PC into the horticultural profession. Keywords: garden horticulture botany greenhouse nursery plant flower fruit Disk Vendors, Shareware Distributors and BBS(s) may charge a nominal fee for distribution of the program. The recipient of HortMan must be informed, in advance, that the fee paid to acquire HortMan does not relieve the recipient from purchasing the Licensed Version of HortMan if the recipient continues to use HortMan. When distributing HortMan the following files must be distributed together. README.TXT this file HORTMAN.EXE Executable file HORTMAN.CFG Configuration file HORTMAN.DB1 Primary Database HORTMAN.DB2 Text Database HORTMAN.DX1 Index File (by name) HORTMAN.DX2 Index File (by category) HORTMAN.TAG Data file to retain Tag List HORTMAN.NPD ASCII File for Notepad HORTMAN.WLT ASCII File for Work List HORTMAN.M01 ASCII File for Reference Text (New) HORTMAN.M02 ASCII File for Work Task (New) HORTMAN.QGU Quick Guide Text HORTMAN.HLP Help Text HORTMAN.TIP Tips & Hints Text SAMPLE Subdirectory of "HortMan Sample Book" (HORTMAN.DB1,DB2,DX1,DX2,TAG,TIP) Please name any compressed file of the above listing as: HTMAN_13.xxx ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 is 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 do not use the product, you do not pay for it. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Acknowledgment ---------------------------------------------------------------- By using HortMan you acknowledge that you have read this limited warranty, understand it, and agree to be bound by the 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ************************************************************ * * * WARNING !!! : CONFIG.SYS file must contain FILES=20 * * * ************************************************************