The Grocery Lister v4.2 readme file ----------------------------------- The Grocery Lister v4.2 will run in Demo mode until registered with a valid serial number and code key. While in demo mode, a few functions will be disabled. You can obtain the required registration information by sending $15.00 to the author at the address below. Include an additional $5.00 if you would like to receive a printed user manual. If you would like a pre-registerd version on disk, include a blank floppy disk along with a self addressed and stamped envelope or an additional $5.00. Send registration fees to: Randy Hoekstra 3414 Norwood Circle Richardson, TX 75082 For more info send E-mail to R.HOEKSTRA1@genie.geis.com *** INTERNATIONAL USERS PLEASE READ *** This version of The Grocery Lister has been designed to allow for easy conversion to other languages and monetary systems. The display of the item amount field can be configured by the user as needed. All text in the program is located in the resource file so it can be translated and other language resource files can be easily included. If you are interested in translating this program and/or it's documentation to your native language, please contact me at the above addresses. *** DISTRIBUTION POLICY *** This archive may be distributed via any means as long as all files are included and remain in their original unaltered form. Once The Grocery Lister has been registered with a valid serial number and code key, the program and support files may not be distributed or copied, except for archival purposes, and are to be used only by the registered user and/or immediate family. The original zip archive contains the following files: FILENAME BYTES DESCRIPTION -------- ----- ----------- GCONV3_2.PRG 17300 Converts version 2.x files to version 3.0 format GCONV4.PRG 19772 Converts version 3.x files to version 4.0 format GL_HIST.TXT 9360 Revision history of The Grocery Lister GROCERY.NIC 4624 Neodesk Icon file containing a GL icon GROCERY.PRG 127491 The main Grocery Lister program GROCERY.RSC 23356 The Grocery Lister resource file (English version) GROCERY.TXT 47646 The GL user manual (English version) GROCERY1.IB3 1600 An icon group for use with the Falcon (prg icon) GROCERY2.IB3 1600 An icon group for the .GLD files GROCERY3.IB3 1600 An icon group for the .GDT files MEGASAMP.GDT 165761 Sample grocery file containing nearly 1000 items README.TXT 1214 This text file SAMPLE.GDT 22024 A sample grocery file STAPLES.GLD 233 A sample grocery list/staples file The Neodesk icon was created with the built-in icon editor. NeoDesk is a trademark of Gribnif Software. The Falcon icons were created with ICDRAW by W.D.Parks/Dr. Bobware and can be added to the DESKICON.RSC using same program. The user manual is an ASCII export of a nicely formated Atari Works file and as such the ASCII file is somewhat crude. You can obtain a printed copy of the nicely formatted version for $5.00. The grocery file format has changed in version 4.2, but the program is now able to automatically load and convert version 4.0 & 4.1 files without the need of a conversion program. Future versions will also be designed to automatically load any v4.0+ file. However, v4.2+ files can not be loaded by program version 4.0 & 4.1. *** A FINAL NOTE *** I have been working on this program for many years and have spent countless hours at the keyboard trying to improve it. Most of this effort resulted from the requests of the handful of users who have taken the time to provide feedback and suggestions. Some have even bothered to register! Although I would greatly appreciate your monetary support, I would just as much appreciate your suggestions for making this program more useful and/or easier to use. Please feel free to contact me at the addresses above and let me know what you think. Of course, bugs reports should be sent as well. Thanks, Randy