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   NOW YOU'RE COOKING! 5.05 	       © 1994-99  Food-for-Thought Software   
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			IMPORTANT: 
After installation, please refer to the on-line Windows Help from within NYC 
(see Help... Contents...) for details on how to use this software. 

Unregistered users are entitled to 60-days free trial use of this software.
When you purchase this software (see Help... Register...), you will receive 
the latest version on diskette, a printed and bound user manual, a  
registration code, and priority technical support. You can also purchase a
lifetime registration that gets you all future versions for free.  

                        IMPORTANT:
If you are a registered user upgrading from a version prior to NYC v5,
you MUST email your name and registration number to  sales@ffts.com  to get
an upgraded registration code (FREE) valid for v5 and higher. You can also
fax this request to Food-for-Thought Software at 1-423-922-5768.

If you are a registered user, see Installation instructions on how
to bring over/upgrade your previous version's user files (File... Upgrade...)
to this version.
			

This document includes information on:

	HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
	INSTALLATION
	PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS
	SHAREWARE CONCEPT
	LIST OF FILES
	OVERVIEW OF Now You're Cooking!
	REGISTRATION INFORMATION (see REGISTER.TXT)		

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HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

  Windows 		98, 95, or NT 4.0 
  VGA/SVGA monitor	or better
  video driver		any SVGA (800x600,1024x768) or VGA (640x480) driver
			for best results, use 800x600 resolution or higher
			(do not use NYC with any type of zoom fonts utility)		
  mouse			highly recommended
  printer               highly recommended, but not necessary
  hard disk		requires 8.5 MB disk space for NYC files 
  			plus avg of 2.5MB per 1000 recipes 
  RAM			1 MB RAM for NYC program plus 0.2K RAM per recipe 
			(e.g., 200K RAM per 1000, 2MB RAM per 10,000)
  NYC505.ZIP		NYC program archive (unzip using file decompression program)
    - OR -			
  SNYC505.EXE  		NYC program archive (self-extracting)
    - OR -
  SETUP.EXE		if you received CD or diskettes from FFTS
 
External software (recommended for use with NYC but not absolutely necessary):

  zip/unzip utility     for compressing/decompressing NYC cookbooks
			Examples (MUST use one of these):  
                             PKZip 2.5 (command line)      WinZip 6.2+
		
  text editor		Windows text editor (capable of opening large files) 
			Examples:  PFE (Programmer's File Editor), TextPad, etc.

  web browser           for linking via NYC to NYC website (FAQ, recipes, etc.)
                        Examples:  Netscape 3+, Internet Explorer 3+

  image editor          for altering or resizing recipe images
			Examples:  Paint Shop Pro 4+ by JASC, Inc.

  NOTE: Web links for obtaining this software can be found on www.ffts.com/download.htm
	
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INSTALLATION:

				WARNING!!! :
	If you have a previous version of NYC on your system, DO NOT select
	its folder as the installation path; use a new folder.  
	Otherwise, you may OVERWRITE a personalized recipe database and
	other important	user files with the sample ones that come with the NYC archive!

Step 1. Install NYC:

	Make sure ALL other applications are closed.  

	Double-click   setup.exe   in the list of files that were unzipped. 

	This will run the Setup program that will install Now You're Cooking!
	on your hard drive under c:\Program Files\Nyc505 unless you select another 
        location during the install. For convenience during later backups, all user
	modifiable files are installed into a \user subfolder.  It is highly
	recommended that you use these default install paths.

				WARNING:
	DO NOT select a previous NYC folder as your install path!  If you 
	want to do this, rename	the old folder first. Example: You want to
	install NYC 5.05 into a folder that is named \NYC505 and you already have
	a folder named \NYC505.  To avoid installing over the old one, first 
	rename the existing folder (use File... Rename... in the File Manager)
	to \NYC505ol and then install NYC into \NYC505.
	
Step 2.	Before you run NYC (---IMPORTANT---):

  	Make sure your PC's date and time are set correctly using Control Panel.
				
	If you are upgrading from The Grocery Consumer (NYC's predecessor),
	follow these instructions:

		Upgrading from GC v2.xx:
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		You must run GC2XTO3X.EXE to convert recipe file, category index,
		and menu file to GC 3.xx format.  This will create these files in 
		v3.xx format in your previous (v2.xx) folder. You will then need 
		to use File... Upgrade... procedure when you first run NYC 
		as follows.

		Upgrading from GC v3.xx:
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		Go to Step 3

	Make sure PKZIP25.EXE or WINZIP32.EXE or higher exist on your system and that
        you know their location.  Also, familiarize yourself with the location of your
	web browser. 

Step 3.	When you first run NYC (use Start... Programs... Now You're Cooking!):


        If you are a new registered user of NYC v5.x:
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	Use Help... Register... to enter your password and registration code 
	purchased from Food-for-Thought software.


	If you are a registered user of a previous NYC 4.x or GC 3.x version:
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	Use NYC's File...Upgrade... to upgrade user files from your 
	previous NYC folder. You MUST email your name and registration number
        to    sales@ffts.com    to get an upgraded registration code (FREE).

	If you are upgrading from GC and the version you used previously 
	was GC 3.06 or earlier, make sure you check the box to upgrade 
	your coupon list when you do File... Upgrade... (next step).  There
	was a format change in the coupon list for GC 3.07 and higher.


	If you are NOT registered and were using a previous NYC version:
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	Register the new version (see REGISTRATION INFORMATION later in this
	file), enter the registration code using Help... Register... Reg. Info
	button. Then run File... Upgrade... to upgrade user files from your
	old NYC folder to the new one.

	NOTE:  If you wish to continue adding to your recipe database as you 
	upgrade but you aren't a registered user, you may contact Gary Hauser
	via internet email at  support@ffts.com . I will tell you how to do this
        if your need is legitimate and you intend to register in the near future.
					
Step 4. Locate external programs

	Use Tools... Options... to tell NYC where certain external programs are located.


You are DONE!  Begin using Now You're Cooking! to manage your grocery activities.

				   IMPORTANT:
WARNING:  Do not attempt to use a registered key or code that does not belong
	  to you, or data loss could result.  Do not attempt to edit or alter the
	  nyc.key file or any other registration information in in any way, or 
          data loss could result.

How to create a desktop shortcut for NYC:
You may wish to create a shortcut for NYC onto your desktop.  To do this, use Windows
Explorer to find the Nyc.exe file, right click it, select Create Shortcut.  You
will then see a shortcut in your NYC folder.  Drag it onto the desktop and dbl-click
it to run NYC from the desktop.
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PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS:

Read NYC's detailed on-board Help (Help... Contents...) and the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the NYC WWW Page (see URL below). 

Now You're Cooking! WWW Page 

    http://www.ffts.com

    [latest NYC version, all external files, tech support, 
    FAQ, thousands of importable Meal Master (tm) recipes]

You can also contact Gary Hauser (NYC author) for technical support 
by any of the following means (email is preferred):

		email:	support@ffts.com 	
		  FAX:  (423) 922-5768
   		phone:  (423) 922-9958 

If you need to contact the author about a problem you are having, 
please include as much of this information as possible:

	- What type of PC are you running?
	- What version of Windows are you running?
	- How much RAM do you have?
	- What version of NYC are you attempting to install/run?
		(exact name of the version you are using from 
                 the status line on your main NYC window, e.g.,
		 v5.05, etc) 
	- Where did you obtain the NYC archive you are using?
	- Have you been running a previous version of NYC? Which one?
	- Have you done a fresh boot and scandisk lately?
	- Is your disk full?
	- What is the EXACT wording of the error message you obtained?
	- What steps had you taken prior to the error? (be explicit)
	- How large are the cookbooks you are using?
                    
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SHAREWARE CONCEPT:

This software is SHAREWARE.  SHAREWARE is licensed software that you can try
for free before you buy.  If you like NYC and wish to continue using it, you
register it with the author.  

This SHAREWARE program is distributed with the concept that if you find it 
useful and continue to use it beyond a 60-day free trial period, you must 
send in the registration fee.  See the file REGISTER.TXT for the order form
and pricing information, or complete and print the form using Help... Register
from NYC's main menu.  You can also see the ordering information on the NYC 
website at www.ffts.com for details how to use our secure online
credit card ordering link (www.ffts.com/register.htm).

To help you evaluate the program, the shareware version of NYC is fully 
functional.  However, NYC will inform you after a 30-day trial period that 
you have not registered.  If you have not registered after 60-days, NYC will
disallow further use, and you must register at that time to continue using 
the software.  When this occurs, you will not lose any of your cookbooks that
you have worked hard on, but you will not be able to access them until you 
register. The 60-day trial period is sufficient to allow you to explore the
full power of NYC for recipe management, including downloading of thousands
of recipes from internet sources.  

Distribution and Use of the NYC Shareware Archive

You are granted permission to distribute the NYCxxx.ZIP or SNYCxxx.EXE
downloadable archives freely, provided all the original files are 
kept together unaltered in any way. You may not disassemble, decompile, 
reverse engineer, or alter any of the files in the package for any reason. 
This includes, but is not limited to, modifying any icons, menus, or displays
associated with the software.  

This software is provided as SHAREWARE and cannot be sold.  This restriction 
does not apply to connect time charges, or flat rate connection/download fees
for electronic bulletin board services.  This software cannot be bundled 
with any commercial package or accompanying books or magazines without
express written permission from the author. 

Distribution and Use of the NYC Registered Version

You are granted permission to use one registered copy of NYC.  You may not 
disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, or alter any of the files in the 
package for any reason.  This includes, but is not limited to, modifying any 
icons, menus, or displays associated with the software.  

You may install and use one copy of NYC onto your computer. You may store 
or install a copy onto a second computer, provided there is no simultaneous
use of the two copies.  You may use NYC on a network, provided that each 
person accessing it through the network has a copy licensed to that person. 
A license for NYC may not be shared or used concurrently on different computers.

Distribution of any registration code or key is strictly prohibited.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS ARE DISTRIBUTED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT 
WARRANTY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER 
AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING 
BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, THE ACCOMPANYING 
WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE 
DEVELOPER OR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR SALE OF THIS 
PRODUCT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES 
ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF BUSINESS 
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER 
PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SOFTWARE 
PRODUCT), EVEN IF THE DEVELOPER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH 
DAMAGES.  IN ANY CASE, THE  DEVELOPER'S AND ITS SUPPLIERS' ENTIRE LIABILITY 
UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE 
OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT. 
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LIST OF FILES:

System Files
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abbrevgh.txt	raw data file used to create (or recreate) NYC nutrition database
autokeys.def	default category and keyword strings for auto-assigning recipes (text)
changes.txt	list of changes in upgrade versions of NYC
compat.tbl	system compatibility table 
desc.sdi	NYC description file 
file_id.diz	NYC description file 
gc2xto3x.exe	cookbook file converter for GC v2.xx recipe file
iebar.bmp	graphic file for toolbar color splash
install.log	log of install steps (created during NYC installation) 
j1z3x7qv.txt	temporary file holding directions of recipe being edited
license.txt	NYC end-user license
limits.txt	NYC program limits
main.gls	cooking glossary
main.glx	cooking glossary index
main.ndb	main nutrition database
main.nix	index for main nutrition database
mmformat.txt	formatting rules for Meal-MasterTM recipe files 
nyc.hlp		WindowsTM help file (Contents, Search)
nyc.ico		NYC icon
nyc.exe		NYC executable program
readme.txt	first instructions for installation and other information
register.txt	registration form
tips.def	“Did you know?” tips file (text)
unwise.exe	Uninstall program to remove NYC from your system

User Files
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autokeys.lst	list of category and keyword strings for auto-assigning recipes (text)
brand.lst 	droplist of brand names for ingredients and misc items (text)
catlist.def	list of user-definable default categories
colors.lst	list of user-defined colors for NYC windows
coupon.lst	list of coupons for use in reducing the shopping list cost
ingred.lst	droplist of recipe ingredients
generic.txt	sample generic text recipe file (test generic import feature)
*.mnu		meal plan (menu) files
*.shp		shopping list (text) files
miscitem.lst	droplist of miscellaneous items to add to shopping list (text)
mmrecipe.mmf	sample Meal-MasterTM recipe file (test MM import feature)
mcrecipe.mxp	sample MastercookTM recipe file (test MC import feature)
mrucb.lst	list of most recently used cookbooks for File menu
nyc.ini		initialization file (holds paths to preferred text editor, startup cookbook
nyc.key		user registration key (key shipped with NYC is UNREGISTERED) 
prep.lst	droplist of preparations for recipe ingredients (text)
price.lst	list of store names, and aisles and prices for items in stores
recipes.gcf	cookbook (recipe database) packaged with NYC 
recipes.idx	cookbook index for recipes.gcf
recipes.cdx	category index (recipe assignments) for recipes.gcf
recipes.cli	list of categories for recipes.gcf (text)
recipes.tag	tagged recipe index for recipes.gcf (text)
recipes.ima	cookbook images archive for recipes.gcf
recipes.imx	images index for recipes.gcf
*.gcf		other cookbooks
*.idx		cookbook index for *.gcf
*.cdx		recipe category assignments for *.gcf
*.cli		list of categories for *.gcf (text)
*.tag		tagged recipe index for *.gcf (text)
*.ima		image archive for *.gcf
*.imx		image index for *.gcf
*.zip		ZIPped cookbooks (includes *.gcf, *.idx, *.cdx, *.cli)	
unitcvrt.lst	unit conversion list for condensing/costing the shopping list
units.lst	droplist of units for recipe ingredients (text)
user.ndb	user-defined nutrition database
user.nix	index for user-defined nutrition database
z1x3y2u9.*	temporary files for recipe images

External files (recommended but not absolutely necessary):
  text editor (e.g., Programmers File Editor, TextPad)
  compression/decompression program (e.g., PKZip 2.5, WinZip 6.2+)
  web browser (e.g., Netscape 3+, Internet Explorer 3+)
  image editor (e.g., Paint Shop Pro 4+)
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OVERVIEW OF Now You're Cooking!

Now You’re Cooking!, or simply NYC, is a full-featured recipe database, meal planner,
shopping list maker, and grocery cost manager.  

With NYC, you can organize your recipes into cookbooks and maintain them with ease. Add or 
modify recipes at will. Assign recipes to user-defined categories within each cookbook, or let 
NYC auto-assign categories for you.  You can even train NYC to categorize recipes as you do.  
Create your own default categories to automatically apply to any new cookbook.  Quickly find 
recipes using multi-criteria searches across cookbooks.  No more fumbling through boxes of 
paper or cards to find a favorite recipe.  Simply select a recipe and print it.

Rapidly expand your cookbooks by importing Meal-MasterTM, MastercookTM, or generic text 
recipes.  Import recipes from other NYC cookbooks.  Export recipes to Meal-MasterTM or generic 
text files or to other NYC cookbooks.  For backup or exchange, NYC can easily create a ZIP file 
that includes a cookbook, its images, and its indexes. 

Data entry uses quickfill entry-guessing and droplists to minimize keystrokes. You seldom need 
more than a keystroke or so before NYC adds the rest of the entry using droplists that are 
automatically updated as you save recipes.  Cut and paste using standard WindowsTM techniques. 
Gridded data tables (e.g., shopping list, price list, units conversion list) can be edited 
with a click of the mouse to the cell containing the entry you want to change; then type a 
replacement for the cell contents or backspace to correct a typo.  A lot of editing power
is at your fingertips.

Create a meal plan for any time period using recipes from multiple cookbooks or by adding 
individual items from droplists.  NYC makes a shopping list for each meal plan you create.  Add 
miscellaneous items (e.g., cat food, deodorant, toothbrush) to the shopping list, or remove items 
that you have on hand.  Print the list to take to the store.  No forgotten recipe items or wasted 
time.  Maintain multiple menus and shopping lists as necessary to meet your specific needs.

Analyze nutrition for recipes and meal plans.  NYC uses a USDA nutrition database with over 
5900 food items to provide nutrition analyses for over 40 constituents, including protein, fat(s), 
carbohydrates, calories, vitamins, and minerals.  NYC ensures accurate nutrition analyses by 
allowing you to link ingredients directly to specific USDA database items.  You can also add 
items in a supplemental user-defined nutrition database.

NYC is the most intuitive interface ever created to manage all these activities, but it is more than 
cooking, meal planning, shopping list, and nutrition software.  NYC also gives you the consumer 
power to compare your shopping list cost across several stores.  NYC can organize your 
shopping list by store aisle to save time at the store.  Manage your coupons with NYC and it will 
flag those that apply to items in your shopping list. 

NYC uses a price list that you build, along with extensive unit conversions, to combine items 
expressed in different units. With this feature NYC can cost out items in your shopping list even 
if you do not have a price for an ingredient’s unit of measure.  For each item added to a recipe or 
shopping list, a template entry is added to your price list; you need only key in prices.  As your 
price and unit conversion lists expand, NYC uses more of the shopping list to establish a cost.

When comparing NYC features and price with other recipe/cooking/grocery management 
software, we believe NYC represents the best value (i.e., features for the price) available today - 
including commercial software and shareware.  We retain NYC’s shareware status so you can 
always try before you buy.  Intuitive functionality and clarity are emphasized throughout the 
NYC interface.  NYC continues to evolve based on thoughtful feedback from avid users in all 
walks of life, including households, caterers, bed-and-breakfasts, personal chefs, churches, 
schools, day care, dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and restaurants.  The latest version can be 
downloaded from the NYC support website (www.ffts.com).

In summary, NYC makes a job we all must do very fast, efficient, and even fun.  NYC cuts hours 
off the time it takes to locate and organize your favorite recipes, plan healthy menus, create your 
shopping lists, and do your shopping.

Summary of Features

Convenient, Friendly Interface
· runs in Windows 98/95 or NT 4.0
· quick-fill data entry 
· auto-updated droplists 
· toolbar for speed use
· WindowsTM help (contents, search)
· WindowsTM cut, copy, paste options
· context-sensitive status line help
· "Did you know?" tips
· user-defined external editor
· easy upgrade to new NYC versions
· zipped cookbooks for backup, exchange
· \user sub-folder for easy backup of user files
· user-defined background colors

Recipes
· organized recipe interface
· unlimited number of cookbooks
· user-defined categories in each cookbook
· user-defined default category list
· auto-categorizes recipes
· customizable auto-categorize feature
· multi-criteria recipe search across cookbooks
· tag and untag recipes for later operations
· recipe fullview and editview options
· robust Meal-MasterTM, MastercookTM, generic recipe import
· quick Web recipe download and import
· accurate duplicate recipe checking (properly handles case)
· flexible duplicate recipe checking within and across cookbooks
· scale recipes by a multiplier
· toggle fractions and decimals
· toggle US and SI units
· power-scroll through large cookbooks
· recipe images capability
· spell-checker 

Meal Planning
· meal planning using recipes from multiple cookbooks
· multiple meal plans and associated shopping lists
· multi-criteria search from meal plan
· quick view or tag recipes from meal plan
· handles breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
· pop-up calendar for setting menu period and selecting menu days
· add recipes or individual items to meal plan
· scale recipes by a multiplier at meal plan time

Shopping List
· sums like items from meal plan recipes
· sums like items with different units (converts)
· user-definable units conversions 
· auto-expansion of unit conversion combinations
· add miscellaneous items or delete items on hand
· append to or replace previous list
· maintain multiple shopping lists simultaneously
· merge multiple shopping lists together
· obtain shopping list sorted by aisle for any of several stores

Cost Management
· shopping list cost comparison across several stores
· obtain cost comparison for any of multiple shopping lists
· user-defined prices and aisles database for several stores
· auto-add new ingredients to prices and aisles list 
· complete coupon manager
· sorting of coupons by item, brand, or expiration date
· deletion of expired coupons
· flag coupon list items with match in shopping list 
· multiple price list management
· price list import/export to and from external sources

Nutrition
· enables nutrition analysis of any recipe from any source (not just packaged cookbooks)
· directly uses USDA nutrition database for accuracy
· over 5900 food items in nutrition database 
· nutrition data for raw, cooked, prepared, or commercial foods
· nutrition analysis (recipes, meals, menus)
· over 40 nutrition elements analysed (proximates, vitamins, minerals)
· %calories as protein, fat, carbohydrates
· allows user-defined nutrition data 

Printed Outputs
With your choice of fonts, font sizes, orientation, margins, and printer, you can print 
(to a printer or to a file):

· any or all recipes, choice of formats
· meal plan
· recipes in a meal plan or category
· recipe categories
· recipe category assignments
· shopping list
· shopping list by aisle for any of several stores
· shopping list cost comparison at several stores
· shopping list with low price and low price store displayed
· list of unit conversions
· list of coupons
· list of prices and aisles
· nutrition analyses
· droplists

A print-to-file feature allows diversion of printed outputs to a text file that you 
can open with a text editor or word-processor.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Please see the file REGISTER.TXT for details on how to purchase NYC.
Or go online and see the NYC website  www.ffts.com  for purchase information.



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