Help Index
CheckWrite Introduction

Commands

Options

Help Menu

Dialog boxes

Check

About


Options menu

The optiosn menu allows you to select which options are to be enabled or disabled.  For further information select one of the following:

Update Checkbook

Print Check

Disburse


Update Checkbook

When this option is enabled the checkbook register will be updated to reflect any checks that were either written or voided.  This requires the Checkbook software to be running.


Print Check

When this option is enabled the checks are printed when they are written.  This requires the CheckPrint software to be running.


Disburse Check

This enables the ability to disburse checks to the Disburse program.  When enabled, each bill that is paid is also sent to the Disburse program.


Documentation
Documentation for Checkbook

Bruce L. Brown Jr.

AnyWare Consulting

This is the documentation for the Check Writing software.  Please select one of the following sub-topics for additional information:

Overview of the software

Additional Software

Help Strategy

Revision History

Dedications:

Corinne, who thought I'd invented the software equivalent of a Tinker Toy.

Ron, who volunteered to be 'one of the first'.

David, who was right in line behind Ron.

In addition to the prescribed methods of contacting me, I may be contacted through a Bulletin Board known as Companion and Friends 1-714-521-9598, my account number there is 282.


Overview of CheckWrite software

The CheckWrite software allows the user to write 'hand checks' updating the Checkbook and printing the check using CheckPrint.  Hand checks are any checks which are not generated by the BillManager.  The CheckWrite software makes extensive use of DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) to obtain information regarding the check from cooperating software.  A brief description of this software is described under the heading of Additional Software.


Additional Software

The Checkprint program represents only a piece of a much larger software product.  Additional programs are available which intercommunicate with the checkprint program.  For additional information select one of the following:

CheckBook

CheckPrint

BillManager

Disburse


Help Strategy

Throughout the checkbook program every attempt has been made to document each and every field which the user can either view or modify.  Often times, this appears to be overkill, but it is done in keeping with the general design concept of the help system.

 Contextual Help is available from anywhere within the program.  By pressing SHIFT+F1 or by selecting the Help Contextcommand Contextual Help mode is enabled.  A context Cursor is displayed to indicate that you are in Context Help mode, additionally, the Caption Bar is changed to reflect this information.  While in Context Help you may position the cursor on any field and click the left button for detailed information regarding that field.  You may also click on the Caption Bar for general information about the specific window that the Caption is for.


Revision History

Version 1.0	Initial Release, March 19, 1991

Version 2.0	Released April 4, 1991

Version 2.1	Released April 12, 1991

Version 3.0	Beta Release for Disburse May 8, 1991

Version 3.1	Released June 5, 1991


Checkbook

The Checkbook software assists in the management of a checking account.  It allows you to enter Credits and Debits, and to get an updated running Balance as well as a monthly Statement Balance.  This program works in conjunction with the CheckWrite and BillManager.


CheckPrint

The CheckPrint software allows the user to print checks on a variety of printers.  Currently, I am using an Hewlett Packard LaserJet IIP to print my checks on.  this software works in conjunction with the BillManager and CheckWrite software.


CheckWrite

The CheckWrite software allows the user to write 'hand checks' updating the Checkbook and printing the check using CheckPrint.  Hand checks are any checks which are not generated by the BillManager.


BillManager

BillManager is a software product which keeps track of all of your regular bills in a cardfile type fashion.  You may select a bill to pay, or have the software prompt you when a bill is due.  It will cause the updating of the Checkbook and print the check using the CheckPrint products.


Disburse

The Disburse program allows you to disburse a single payment into several different catagories.  This would, for instance, allow you to catagorize a credit card bill based upon the types of purchases.

Note

Currently, Disburse allows you to only disburse debits, either from the Checkbook, BillManager, or CheckWrite software.  In later version it will allow for the disbursal of credits.


Version 1.0, March 19, 1991

This is the first release of the software.  Although extensively tested, it is the first release.  I've been using it for about 2 months without any problem, so it is basically stable.  While I do anticipate revisions to the software, it appears to be complete.  If you have any suggestions for changes, enhancements, or if you find any problems you may contact me at the address or phone number specified in the Software RegistrationHELPID_DIALOG_REGISTER form.


Version 2.0, April 4, 1991

I've changed the DDE interface a bit.  Now, if/when the checkbook or checkprint program goes away, you are notified.


Version 2.1, April 12, 1991

I've tightened up the program security a bit.  Maybe this will make it less prone to being crock'd.


Version 3.0 (Beta), May 8, 1991

I've added code to support DISBURSE, the bill disbursal program.  Complete docs are forthcomming.

Correct a problem with the way DDE is shut down.


Version 3.1 , June 5, 1991

HELP Documentation for the interface to Disburse has been added.


Checkbook entry
Check Data

This dialog is intended to allow the user to specify information about the check to be printed.

Edits

Number

Date

Pay To

Memo

Amount

Control

Actions

Print Check

Void Check

Exit

Information

Last Check Number

Balance


Checkbook entry checknumber
Check Number

This is the number of the check.


Checkbook entry date
Date

This is the date of the transaction.


Checkbook entry description
Payee

This is whom the check is to be made out to.


Checkbook entry memo
Memo

This is the memo for the transaction.


Checkbook entry amount
Amount

This is the amount of the transaction.


Checkbook entry control
Control

This is the control that is used by various tax programs.


Checkbook entry accept
Print

Causes the check to be printed and the checkbook register to be updated.


Checkbook entry forget
Void

Causes the checkbook register to be updated to reflect that the check has been voided


Checkbook entry append
Exit

Terminate the CheckWrite program.


Last Check Number

This is the last check number that was used.  It is provided by the Checkbook software.


Last Balance

This is the current checkbook balance.  It is provided by the Checkbook software.


Software Registration Form
Dialog:Software Registration Form

Completing this form and mailing it to the directed address, along with the amount of money specified allows you continuing use of this software package.

For more details select one of the following fields:

Package Name

Package Price

Mail From

Name

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Media

3 1/2 Disk

5 1/4 Disk

Add to Mailing List

Obtained From

BBS

Friend

Vendor

Show

Name

Phone

Action

Print


Text:Package

This is the name of the software package that you are registering for.


Text:Price

This is the price of the software package.  In U.S. Dollars, this may be either in the form of a check or money order made payable to the name contained in the 'Mail To' box.


Edit:Name

This is your name, or the name of the company who wishes to register the software.


Edit:Address

This is your address or the address of your company.


+Edit:City

This is the city in which you or your company is located.


Edit:State

This is the state in which you or your company is located.  This is also where the Country is specified for non-US states.


Edit:Zip

This is your ZIP code (Zoning Improvement Plan - for those trivia buffs).


Edit:Phone

This is your phone number, including area code and country code if you are outside the United States.


Button:3 1/2 Disk

This button is used to indicate that you want software shipped on 3 1/2 inch disks.


Button:5 1/4 Disk

This button is used to indicate that you want software shipped on 5 1/4 inch disks.


Toggle:Add to Mailing List

Check this box if you want to be added to the mailing list.  This is how you find out about new versions of software as well as other additional products.


Button:BBS

This button is used to indicate that you obtained this software from a BBS (Bulletin Board System).  Although not required for registration, this information will be helpful in completing this form.


Button:Friend

This button is used to indicate that you obtained this software from a friend.  Although not required for registration, this information will be helpful in completing this form.


Button:Vendor

This button is used to indicate that you obtained this software from a vendor.  Although not required for registration, this information will be helpful in completing this form.


Button:Show

This button is used to indicate that you obtained this software from a show.  Although not required for registration, this information will be helpful in completing this form.


Edit:Name

This is the name of the BBS, Friend, Vendor, or Show that you obtained this software from.  Although not required for registration, this information will be helpful in completing this form.


Edit:Phone

This is the phone number of the BBS, Friend, Vendor, or Show that you obtained your software from.  Although not required for registration, this information will be helpful in completing this form.


Action:Print

This action button is selected after you have completed the registration form.  It will print the form on your printer.  If you don't have a printer, then write the information on paper and send it along with your remittance.


Help Menu
Menu: Help

The Help menu includes commands that enable you to obtain help regarding various features of the checkbook.

For more information, select the Help menu command name.

Context

Overview

Index

Using Checkbook

About


Help Context Command
Help:Context Toggle

Selecting this item has the effect of toggling contextual help on and off.  When Contextual help is on the Context Help Cursor is displayed.  When it is off the normal cursor for the field is displayed.  By positioning the cursor and clicking the left mouse button you can receive detailed information regarding the particular item.


Help Overview Command
Help:Overview Command

Presents an overview of the CheckWrite program.


Help Index Command
Help:Index Command

Presents a Help index for the CheckWrite program.


Help Using Command
Help:Using Help Command

Provides the user with information on how to use the help system.


Help About Command
Help:About Command

Displays the About dialog box.


About Dialog Box
Dialog:About

This dialog box presents general information to the user regarding the software being run.  For further information select one of the following commands:

Actions:

OK


About OK
Action:OK

Select this action button once you have reviewed the About dialog box to remove it and return to the application.


This is the date field, the Month and Day will be placed here.


This is the year field, the Year will be placed here.


This is the payee field, this is where the Pay to the Order goes.


This is the printed amount of the check.  An example is 15.23


This is the written amount of the check. An example is Fifteen and 23 cents


This is where the memo is written on the check.


 This is the cursor that is displayed when context sensitve help is enabled.