
                       AUTO PRICE 93 User Guide

LEGALESE;

   In no event will AIM Software be liable for any lost profits, lost
   saving, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of use
   or inability to use this program.  AIM Software does not assume
   responsibility for errors or accuracy.  Prices or information should
   not be considered official.

   This version of AUTO PRICE 93 is a shareware version and and can be
   freely copied and distributed within the shareware rules, however the
   program and data is protected by copyright laws.


PROGRAM INFORMATION:

   To start this program type "AP93".  In this mode the program does
   direct screen IO.  If you have display problems, you can start the
   program with an "AP93 m" or "AP93 b" command.  The "AP93 m" command
   does direct screen IO in monochrome (black & white).  The "AP93 b"
   command uses BIOS for screen IO in B/W.  The displays will be
   noticeably slower using BIOS.


REGISTER:

   If you would like to get invoice prices as displayed by the first
   make/model entry of each groupe of cars, then order a register
   version of this program.  To register select the "ORDER" option from
   the main menu and a order form will be displayed.  Print, fill out, and
   mail the order form or call the 800 number found on the order form.



AUTO PRICES;

  Auto prices means many things to many people.  This program uses the
  following:

     List:  The price listed on the window of most automobiles.

     Invoice:  Sometime called base price.  The price that appears on
               the dealers invoice.  This may not represent the price
               the dealer eventually pays for the automobile.

     Destination Charges:  Shipping charges for auto delivery.  Some
                           times called freight.

  Some additional charges and price information not reflected in this
  program are:

     Factory Incentives or Rebates.

     Dealer Charges:  Sometimes call "dealer prep".

     Taxes and Title:  State sales tax, title, property taxes, etc.
                       need to be added to the price of a auto.


HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM:

   You got started in order to get to this document.  Normal use of this
   program is to use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move to a selection, and
   then to press the ENTER key to make that selection.  In most cases the
   ESC key is used to back out one level.  For you convenience, the BKSP
   key has the same function as the ESC key.  This may be more convenient
   on some keyboards.  In most cases any additional usage of keys will be
   defined on the bottom of the box displayed on the screen.

   MAKE and MODEL BOXES:

     Normal use of this program is to price and auto.  To do this select
     the "PRICE AUTO" options off of the main menu.  Two boxes will be
     displayed.  The one on the left displays make of auto, and the one on
     the right will display the models for that make.  You may use the
     UP/DOWN keys to identify a make of car.  You may use either the ENTER
     key or RIGHT arrow key to select the make, and the cursor will jump
     the the right box.  In a similar fashion you may identify a model of
     auto.  To select model of auto you must press the ENTER key.  To
     return to make menu, press the ESC, BKSP, or LEFT arrow key.  If you
     selected a model, then a style screen will display all styles for that
     model.


   STYLE BOX:

     The style box will display all the styles of auto available.  The
     CODE field represents the manufacture code for the indicated style.
     A INVOICE and LIST column display the prices of the auto.  A invoice
     price followed by a "*" indicates the invoice price is based on a
     percentage of the list price.  The user selects the style of auto to
     continue onto a SUMMARY and OPTIONS box.

   SUMMARY BOX:

     Once you have selected a make, model, style, the Summary box will
     appear at the top of the screen.  This box will display the invoice
     and list price of the base auto, shipping cost, and the total of the
     options you select.  This is updated every time a option is selected
     or deleted.

   OPTIONS BOX:

     The option box is the point were most of the selections are made.
     Note at the upper right hand of the box is a count of the number of
     reference options. Reference count is for the model (not style).

      REF:  Reference Line Number
         The reference column is nothing but a number.  The program
         uses this number as a index.  There will be missing ref
         numbers which represent options for a different styles.

      CODE:  Manufacture Product Code
         The CODE column represent the manufactures code for the option.
         A blank CODE field indicate that the code is not known or there
         is no code.  Many options are part of a package and have no
         code.  The product code is limited to six characters and may
         be truncated.

      S:  Status of Option.  The following status flags are used:

          O/o = Option (may be selected) made available via selection of
              a auto style or another option.
          I = Included in style of auto (Standard Equipment).
          i = Included in some other option (probably package).
          S = User selected this option.
          s = Required (selected) by some option.  Like 'i' except it
              adds to the cost.  Price included in summary box.
          E = Excluded for this style of auto (normally not displayed).
          e = Excluded because of some other option.  Excluded options
              can not be selected.
          p = Package:  Option is part of a package and/or requires some
              other option to be selected to become available. Can not
              be selected with this status.
          d/D = Destination charges:  Shipping charges deviating from the
              normal.  'd' may be selected.  'D' is selected or in affect.

      REL:  Related reference number
         Related reference number may be blank or refer you to another
         line.  For instance if a package is selected, the include option
         will have a status of 'i' and a REL value equal to the REF number
         of the package.  A option may change the price of other options,
         and the affected options REL will be updated.  Upper case status
         flags normally relate to the style of auto and have no REL value.
         A REL value of 999 indicates a override function was used.


      DESCRIPTION:  Option Description
         A short description of the equipment/option.  Most descriptions
         use the best fit of aprox 150 generic descriptions, therefore,
         the description may be a under or over statement.  For example:

             Radio descriptions do not include seek, scan, dolby, etc.
             Tire descriptions usually reflect size but not quality.
             Alloy wheels may reflect many styles.

         The user should us manufacture literature for equipment specifics.

      INVOICE:  Invoice price of Option.
         The approximate invoice price of auto.  If a '*' follows this
         field, then the value of based on a percentage of list.  Most
         entries are done this way.

      LIST:  List Price of Option.
         The list price or sticker price of the auto.

      KEYS:

         Up/Down/Home/End/PgUp/PgDn:  Move up and down option list.
             PgUp/PgDn changes top ref number by + or - 10 (not 10 lines).
         Esc/BkSp:  Return to style box.
         Enter/+/Ins:  Select option if status = 'O' or 'o'.
         Enter/-/Del:  De-select option if status = 'S'.
         F1:  HELP - Defines use of keys and status codes.
         F2:  Information: May include EPA milage, publications, and
              standard equipment.
         F3:  Standard Equipment:  Toggles display of 'I' options.
         F4:  Modification;  Displays options that selected option
              changes the status of. (primary included or excluded)
         F5:  Option In:  Displays options that include the selected
              option.
         F6:  Required:  Display options that are required before
              option can be selected.
         F8:  Print option.  Brings up menu to select one of:
                Print selected options (status of 'S' or 's').
                Print selected and included opt ('S', 's', 'I', or 'i').
                Print listing of all options.
         F9:  Display loan payment table.


      OVERRIDE FEATURE:

         In the event it is necessary to override the status or price of
         a option, the following keys can be used.  The REL will be set to
         999.

            Alt s = Select option.
            Alt i = Include option.
            Alt e = Exclude option.
            Alt p = Change price of option.  Enter new list price.
                    Invoice price will be figured on percentage.
            Alt l = Display all options for Model (not style).
                    Includes status of 'E'.  Once displayed other
                    overrides can be used.


      CONVENTIONS:

         Several abbreviation conventions are used throughout the
         program.  Most should be self explanatory however the
         following abbreviations may be found in the information
         data, EPA mileage data, standard equipment, etc.

         Engines:  I4 = inline 4 cyl.
                   V8 = V block 8 cyl.
                   R2 = 2 rotors.

         Transmissions:  M5 = manual 5 speed.
                         A3 = 3 speed automatic.
                         L4 = 4 speed auto with lockup torque converter.

         Drive:  AWD = all wheel drive.  Usually full time 4WD.
                 4WD = four wheel drive.  May be selectable or same as AWD.

             Note:  AWD and 4WD are used interchangeably, however,
                    AWD usually indicates full time.


      BEWARE:

         On occasion you may get into a chicken/egg situation.  That is
         option A requires B, and B requires A.  If this happens, use
         the appropriate override option (Alt S, Alt I, etc) to select
         one of the options.  AUTO PRICE uses the 's' status when this
         condition was detected.

         In some cases if the user selects and de-selects a varied group
         of options, it is possible to get invalid results.  If this
         happens simply return to the style box and start over avoiding
         the de-selection process.  This usually happens when there is a
         interaction of inclusions, exclusions, and price changes between
         package options and other options.  The price reflects all
         options with a status code of 'S' or 's'.

         The user should review all their selection before terminating.
         It is possible for a selected option to modify a previously
         selected option.

         The data for this program has been encrypted, and any attempt to
         change it may give invalid results or make the program unusable.

REGISTER:

   This is a shareware version of "AUTO PRICE", and it can be freely copied.
   Give one to your friends or put it on a bulletin board.

   If you like this program, you may get a registered copy by sending a
   order form, or call 800 number found on the order form by selecting the
   "REGISTER" options from the main menu.  The registered version provides
   "INVOICE" prices.


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