Introducing . . . CBPool Version 1.0 College Basketball Pool Manager Copyright 1994 - Vitek Enterprises Vitek Enterprises 20832 Tuck #135 Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Voice - (810) 471-5919 CompuServe: 74024,2466 Internet: 74024.2466@compuserve.com WHAT IS CBPOOL? CBPool (College Basketball Pool) automates the mundane task of organizing a basketball pool for the NCAA Division 1 men's tournament. Ordinarily, when a person organizes a basketball pool, that person is doomed to a year they later wish to forget. By the end of the tournament, the pool coordinator is so tired of staying up late after the last game every night to calculate scores, that their glad it's finally over. CBPool enhances the enjoyment gained from watching the tournament for both the participants and the pool coordinator. Unlike other software of its kind, CBPool is a Windows based application with full help facilities. CBPool utilizes the popular Windows "drag and drop" method of entering data. This allows those of us with not-so-nimble fingers to enter data as fast as a touch typist! Because CBPool is a Windows application, learning CBPool is simple, and fun! INSTALLING CBPOOL If you've gotten this far, installing CBPool is a snap. Note: There are two possible distribution ZIP files for CBPool. CBPOOL1S.ZIP does not contain VBRUN300.DLL. If you have CBPOOL1S.ZIP, and do not have VBRUN300.DLL, ask your sysop how to get this file. When you get it, copy it to your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. If your ZIP file is named "CBPOOL1.ZIP", this file is included. 1. UnZip the distribution file to a subdirectory or floppy disk. Be sure to save the ZIP file to pass out to your friends. Distributing CBPool in any other format than the original ZIP file is strictly prohibited. If you received this file unzipped, there is an increased chance of virus infection. Check on CompuServe or your local BBS for the latest version. 2. If you are at the DOS prompt, type win to start Microsoft Windows. 3. Open the Program Manager window, if it is not open. 4. From the File menu, choose Run. The Run box will appear. 5. In the Command Line text box, type: a:setup If installing from floppy drive A or b:setup If installing from floppy drive B or \\setup If installing from a sub-directory 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. The installation program will create a CBPool program group. Click the CBPool Basketball Icon to enter CBPool. We recommend that you press F1 for help, and then select "How to use CBPool" for an introduction to running a pool with CBPool. If you're not familiar with Windows help, press F1 when in the help screen for help on using help. 8. Don't forget to register this software. It is unethical to use CBPool for an entire pool without registering. And besides, registering will give you free technical support when needed, and the next version mailed directly to you (Just think, no service, connect time, or BBS fees). SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later version 2 Meg RAM (4 recommended) VBRUN300.DLL in your windows system directory - Note: this is included within CBPOOL1.ZIP Any printer with a Windows driver capable of printing graphics Mouse or other pointing device COMMON INSTALLATION QUESTIONS (Also see Questions & Answers in on-line help) Question : During installation, I get one of the following messages: File already exists [Overwrite?] Sharing Violation File in use Warning - Can not copy file xxxxx.xxx since the destination file is already in use. Answer : It is common to have some of the CBPool distribution files already on your computer. These files are used in several software applications but aren't included with Windows 3.0 and/or 3.1. CBPool includes all necessary files to run the application (except VBRUN300.DLL in CBPOOL1S.ZIP) so you don't have to search for additional files elsewhere. This is a convenience that can sometimes cause confusion. If you get any of the messages stated above, that does NOT mean that CBPool installation failed. Question : After installation, I get one of the following messages: File Error - Cannot Find VBRUN300.DLL File Not Found - CMDIALOG.VBX File Error - Cannot Find PORIENT.DLL Answer : The file mentioned in the error text could not be found in the Windows system directory (C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM on most systems). Reinstall CBPool to correct the problem. If this does not work, your copy of CBPool may be bad, get another copy from CompuServe (or other source) or contact Vitek Enterprises to order a copy. We guarantee the integrity of our disks. Question : When I press F1, I get the message "Cannot open help file". Answer : CBPool cannot locate the CBHELP.HLP help file. Check your hard disk for this file and copy it to the CBPool startup directory. If you don't find this file, reinstall CBPool. If this does not correct the problem, your copy of CBPool is incomplete and you should contact Vitek Enterprises for a new copy. We will want to know where (i.e. BBS) you got your copy of CBPool so we can update them with a complete copy. Question : My computer is too old to run Windows. Is there a DOS version? Answer : As of February 1994, the only version of CBPool is a Microsoft Windows version. Let us know (CompuServe or US Mail) if you would be interested in ordering a DOS version. REGISTERING CBPOOL Shareware is a marketing method in the computer world similar to the test drive in the automotive world. It allows users a chance to try-before-they- buy the software. In this case, you are allowed to use CBPool at no cost for an evaluation period. This evaluation period has no time limit, but simply states: If you use CBPool to run a basketball pool, you are required to register the software. Sound fair? I think so. If you spend the time to use CBPool throughout an entire pool, you obviously believe the software is either neat, or offers a significant time savings. Either one of these reasons is enough to support the producers of the software to encourage them to produce such software in the future. If you register your copy of CBPool, you are entitled to a free update. New versions will incorporate all reasonable enhancements suggested by users like yourself. The mailing of the update will save you the trouble of downloading the next version and paying any connect time charges associated with doing so. In addition, registering CBPool will entitle you access to our technical support staff. You may submit questions through CompuServe (Preferred method), Internet, or by phone. CompuServe messages are given priority over others. To register CBPool, print the order form and mail it to Vitek Enterprises at the address stated on the form. BONUS: Read Sweepstakes in the on-line help file for a chance at up to $1000! UNINSTALLING CBPOOL If you wish to uninstall CBPool, delete all files from the installation directory you selected during the setup process. Then delete the following files from your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory: VBRUN300.DLL PORIENT.DLL CMDIALOG.VBX COMMDLG.DLL - DO NOT delete this file if you are running Windows 3.1. If in doubt, don't delete this file. Caution : Many other Windows applications use these files. If you delete a file required by another application, the application will no longer work. Delete with caution. NOTE TO BBS SYSOPS Contact Vitek Enterprises to be added to our distribution list. Include number of lines, registered users, quantity of on-line files, and how long in operation. SHORT DESCRIPTION CBPool, Windows NCAA Basketball Pool Manager Version x.xx ABSTRACT CBPool automates the tedious task of running a pool based on the NCAA Basketball tournament every March. CBPool is a Windows based application with full drag-and-drop support and extensive on-line hypertext help. CBPool is a full featured program (not crippleware) ready for immediate use. Shareware, please remember to register. NOTICE: No part of this software may be reproduced or distributed in any other form than the compressed file as found on CompuServe or other sources. If in doubt about the integrity of a copy that you receive, you are encouraged to contact Vitek Enterprises immediately for clarification. See the main screen or the order form for address and telephone numbers. ORDER FORM Instructions: Print this order form and mail, with your payment, to Vitek Enterprises at the address below. You may also register using the CompuServe Shareware registration service (GO SWREG). Vitek Enterprises 20832 Tuck Road #135 Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Make checks payable to Vitek Enterprises Phone: (810) 471-5919 CompuServe: 74024,2466 Internet: 74024.2466@compuserve.com Please use a separate form for each registration. Any number of registrations may be mailed together. Don't forget your sweepstakes entry(s) with your order. Search help for Sweepstakes for full details. Thank you for registering Shareware, it is people like yourself that continue to help this distribution method thrive. Name _________________________________________________________ Company _________________________________________________________ Street _________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________ State _______________________________ ZIP____________ Country _______________________________ Telephone Number _________________________ Disk size preferred 3.5"_________ 5.25"__________ How did you acquire CBPool? ________________________________________ CBPool Registration $15.00 ___________ (This fee includes a free updated version of CBPool) CBPool Template Disk $ 3.00 ___________ (Will be shipped as soon as teams are selected) Shipping/Handling (US Priority mail for Template disks) $ 3.00 =========== Total Remittance ___________