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                  FOR WINDOWS        




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                                   GENERAL OVERVIEW
                                    OF THIS MANUAL

           
          GENERAL INFORMATION                SECTION 1
           
          SYSTEM SETUP                       SECTION 2

          SYSTEM MENUS AND SCREENS           SECTION 3

          STANDARD REPORT OPTIONS            SECTION 4  







































                                                                           
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                             *** WARRANTY AGREEMENT *** 
           
               The term Vendor as used herein refers to EASTERN DIGITAL RE-
          SOURCES,  Inc. and its agents  and licensees.   The term Customer
          refers to  the original purchaser  of this  software package  for
          personal or business use. 
           
               The  COMPS DATA  BASE MANAGER  FOR WINDOWS,  (COMPS MANAGER)
          program contained  herein  is distributed  on  an "AS  IS  BASIS"
          without warranty  except as  stated herein. Good  data processing
          procedure dictates that the  user test the program, run  and test
          sample  sets of  data and  run  the system  in parallel  with the
          system previously  in use for a period of time adequate to insure
          that  results  of  operation  of  the  computer  or  program  are
          satisfactory. 

                               *** SOFTWARE LICENSE ***
           
                This is  a licensing agreement between  EASTERN DIGITAL RE-
          SOURCES, Inc. referred  to herein as Vendor who owns  and has the
          right to grant  a license  in certain computer  software and  the
          Customer who desires to  acquire a license to use  such software.
          The software that is  the subject of  this agreement is known  as
          THE COMPS  DATA BASE  MANAGER but  shall be referred  to in  this
          agreement as the Program. 
           
               The Vendor  shall furnish  the Customer a  computer-copiable
          program in object form.  This Program shall be THE  COMPS MANAGER
          FOR WINDOWS  program as it  currently exists for  the IBM PC  and
          compatibles.  The Program shall have all the features and perform
          all the functions  described in  the Operations  manual which  is
          incorporated  herein by  reference.   The  Vendor  grants to  the
          Customer  and   the  Customer  hereby  accepts   subject  to  the
          limitations herein specified a personal nonexclusive nontransfer-
          able right and license to use the software contained herein.  The
          Customer  may use the  Program within the  Customer's business ON
          ONE MACHINE at no additional cost  for royalties.  If the program
          has been licensed for network use, and the  customer has paid the
          appropriate fee, the customer may use the program on an unlimited
          number of machines ON  ONE FILE SERVER at no  additional cost for
          royalties.  Any other use constitutes fraud. 

               The  limitations of  such license  are as  follows:  (a) Any
          software program furnished by the Vendor in machine readable form
          may be  copied in whole  or in  part by customer  for use  within
          their business provided  however that only  the number of  copies
          required to serve  the Customer's  actual need for  use shall  be
          made.  The Customer agrees that the original copy of all software
          programs furnished by the  Vendor and all copies thereof  made by

                                                                           
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          the  customer are  and  shall remain  the  sole property  of  the
          Vendor.    (c)  The Customer  agrees  not  to  disclose, publish,
          release,  transfer,  or  otherwise make  available  any  software
          program in any  form to  any person including  the Customer's  or
          Vendor's employees without prior  written consent from the Vendor
          except  during  the period  such a  person  is on  the Customer's
          premises for purposes specifically  related to the Customer's use
          of  the software  program.   The Customer  also agrees  that such
          software programs are the property of and proprietary to the Ven-
          dor  and  further agrees  to protect  such  programs or  any part
          thereof from unauthorized disclosure  by its agents, employees or
          customers.  (d) The  Vendor  grants to  the  Customer a  paid  up
          license to use  the program contained  herein for their  personal
          business.   The Vendor may assign this agreement without the Cus-
          tomer's consent.  The Customer may not assign this software under
          any  conditions.     The   Customer  shall  be   responsible  for
          determining the  appropriate use of  the program products  in its
          operations. 
           
               The Customer shall assume financial and legal responsibility
          for the  quality, reliability,  and accuracy  of the  Program and
          shall pay all  expenses associated with  any recalls or  updates.
          The Customer has the right to  modify the Program in any way con-
          sistent with  improving its usability at  the Customer's expense.
          Any modification of  the program  by the Customer  will void  all
          warranties  herein.  The Vendor  reserves the right  to refuse to
          support any package so modified.   The Customer expressly  agrees
          to include  the Vendor's copyright notice  and proprietary notice
          on all  such programs including  copies in whole  or part in  any
          form including  machine language  made by Customer  in accordance
          with this license.

               The Vendor warrants that  the Vendor has the legal  right to
          grant the Customer  the license as set out  in this agreement and
          that such license  does not infringe any  third parties' property
          or personal  rights.   The  Vendor retains  exclusive rights  for
          remarketing the Program to other customers.

               This program is copyrighted.   All copies of the  Program or
          Manual shall contain an appropriate copyright  notice in the name
          of the Vendor.   The Vendor shall enforce its  copyrights against
          infringers.  Should the  Customer in any way convey  this package
          to a third party the Vendor shall have the option  to recover the
          retail cost plus collection fees from the Customer first and then
          from the party to which this package was conveyed.

               Any  person making  unauthorized copies  will be  subject to
          prosecution under Federal Law. 


                                                                           
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                                   GETTING STARTED

               See Chapter  2 for instructions on  installing COMPS MANAGER
          for standard configurations.  See Appendix C for instructions  on
          making a  copy and installing the   program  for  special  system
          configurations and for networks.

               COMPS MANAGER reguires the following minimum system.  IBM-AT
          compatible computer 80286, 80386, or 80486 processor, 2 megabytes
          internal memory,  40 megabyte  hard  drive, dot  matrix or  laser
          printer, mouse, Windows 3.1

                                       OVERVIEW

               First  off, let's refer to the COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER SYTEM
          as  'COMPS MANAGER'.   This program incorporates   state  of  the
          art programming  technique with  the IBM-AT computer to bring you
          the  finest program  of its  kind available today.     At Eastern
          Digital Resources   we  understand  that  your  data  base system
          must  suit the current   size of your busi- ness,   meet on-going
          needs, and  allow for potential growth in the future.  The  COMPS
          MANAGER is  designed    to  operate on    the  IBM-AT  or  higher
          compatible  computer with  2  megabytes of  internal memory and a
          printer.  The  system  must be running Microsoft  Windows  in the
          standard or enhanced mode.  The system capacity is limited by the
          amount   of disk   storage you   have with  your  machine.   Most
          appraisers can operate comfortably with an 80 megabyte hard disk.


               The  chart   below should   aid  in calculating   your total
          requirements:
               program and system overhead   5,000,000 bytes
               each comp entered        512 bytes
               each letter maintained on the system          5,000 bytes

               The COMPS MANAGER incorporates these features:

          - Full screen editing of entries.
          - User defined selection of items to include in each report.     

               The COMPS MANAGER generates 6  different reports.  When  you
          combine these with the select / sort capabilities of the program,
          it will allow you to get any kind of information you can imagine.

               Now, just  what  is COMPS  MANAGER?     COMPS MANAGER   is a
          computer software   system  developed  to   assist the  "typical"
          real  estate    appraisal    office  to    store  and    retrieve
          information about  properties that have sold.  In addition, COMPS
          MANAGER can automatically match  your client needs with available

                                                                           
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          properties and provide  a selection of reports that you will find
          helpful.   The program is  designed to provide merge capabilities
          to Microsoft Word or Word Perfect for Windows.















































                                                                           
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               BUT I'M NOT A TYPICAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL OFFICE !        


               That's right, no one seems to be and that's the problem with
          most  computer  software   systems.    For  example,  if  you are
          using  a Multiple Listing Service, you might find it  a bother to
          enter all the   details of a  property listing  in COMPS MANAGER.
          Does that mean  COMPS MANAGER isn't  for you ?    Quite the  con-
          trary.   COMPS MANAGER has been developed so that  you can choose
          NOT to use all of its  functions...only those that make sense for
          you.

               Other      problems   often   encountered    with   software
          systems developed  for  the "typical"  appraisal office are  that
          they may not   store   information in  a  manner  that you   like
          or provide reports   that   you need.    In   order  to  overcome
          such problems, Eastern   Digital Resources not  only provides the
          tools needed  by programmers  to modify  COMPS MANAGER but   also
          offers a   low-cost service  to customize COMPS  MANAGER to  your
          exact needs.

                    AM I TOO BIG (OR SMALL) TO USE COMPS MANAGER ?

               Neither.    The   amount   of information you  plan to enter
          into  COMPS MANAGER will effect how much storage  capacity you'll
          need. If   you have a question about your  specific needs, please
          contact us.

           WHAT TYPE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO RUN COMPS MANAGER ?

          We  recommend an  IBM AT or  compatible with  a hard  disk and at
          least 4 megabytes  of RAM, plus an 80 column  dot matrix or laser
          printer.

               COMPS MANAGER is a  menu-based system.   That means when you
          start  COMPS  MANAGER a  MASTER MENU  will  be displayed  on your
          monitor.    The  menu lists all  the functions  available to you.
          Some  of the  options  have other  menus  below them  which  also
          contain menus and other options.  By clicking on an item with the
          mouse,  COMPS MANAGER will display another menu or carry out that
          function.  In  turn,  many of these   subsequent screens will ask
          you  to choose WHAT  you want to do.    The   choices will always
          appear at the top of your screen.   They may also be activated by
          typing the letter which is underlined along with the ALT key.    

               This  manual is  designed around  the procedures  you should
          follow for running a session to find comps that meet  your crite-
          ria.  The  first section  describes the menus  and the  necessary
          setup  procedures of  installing  the program  and entering  your

                                                                           
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          comps records.  The next section describes the steps to follow in
          running a session and the final section describes how to generate
          reports and merge records.

               This  manual assumes  familiarity  with   running  Microsoft
          Windows.   You should also have a  basic understanding of the DOS
          before attempting to implement this program.











































                                                                           
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                              OVERVIEW OF COMPS MANAGER

               The Program you are  using is one of several  programs deve-
          loped in Microsoft Visual Basic ver. 2.0 with some portions coded
          in assembler to speed operations.  It offers many features previ-
          ously unavailable  on microcomputers  while providing  the novice
          user a "hands-holding" approach  to performing a task.   It's de-
          signed specifically for ease of use.  With  COMPS MANAGER you can
          easily create and maintain  files on your computer and  print re-
          ports from  all of your  stored data.    You'll   be using  COMPS
          MANAGER in its basic form very quick- ly.  The  advanced features
          will be  there   for you  to discover later,   as your confidence
          in   this very powerful   tool grows. If you  re-read this manual
          every  few months, you'll be  rewarded each time  with some newly
          discovered  capabilities.  COMPS MANAGER has been written so that
          it  will run on  almost any MS-DOS  computer which  is capable of
          running Windows in  either standard or   enhanced mode.   For the
          IBM line, this includes the  original  "AT",  all PSII   machines
          above    the    model  40    and  all  "compatible"  and  "nearly
          compatible" computers, and on many which  don't even  claim to be
          IBM compatible.     It's designed    to work  with most  of   the
          popular laser  and dot  matrix printers on  the market.

               This  manual has been  completely revised to  make it easier
          for  you to understand more about using  COMPS MANAGER.  You will
          notice more  details, examples  and figures throughout  the text.
          Wherever a COMPS MANAGER command is listed within text it will be
          bold faced and separated from words on either side by two spaces.


               The step  by step sections  of this  manual are much  like a
          tutorial to   show you exactly  what to do;   what you will  see;
          and what will   happen next. It takes  all the guess work  out of
          learn- ing how to use COMPS MANAGER.  All of these changes in the
          format of   this  manual will  help  you  understand more   about
          using COMPS MANAGER,  and also show you how to   use it in day to
          day   applications.  Any suggestions which you have for improving
          this program or manual will be thoughtfully considered.

                                       PREFACE

          First of  all,  thank you  for considering our products.   We are
          committed to providing our customers with prompt answers to their
          questions and advice about the use of our products.  We encourage
          you to call us.   It  has  been our  experience that people learn
          how to  use   new  software products  in  many different  ways.  
          Factors  such  as prior  computer  experience,  time constraints,
          availability  of  help, ease  of product,    etc.   will probably
          effect how  you  will learn  to  use  the Real  Estate  System.  

                                                                           
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          Keeping  in  mind these   differences,    we have  developed this
          manual, as well as the entire system, so that you may choose from
          several different learning approaches.

               For example,  if you   have the time,  you might   choose to
          read   the entire manual and then try the hands-on demonstration.
          Or  you might  feel   that  the  hands-on demonstration  is   not
          worthwhile and immediately begin to use the system.

               Another  approach would be to scan Chapters 1 through 4, and
          then  either  read through  or  try  the hands-on  demonstration.
          Since  the functions described  in Chapter  2 work  virtually the
          same,  you need  only  be familiar  with  one to  understand  the
          remainder.  This approach is the fastest.

               Whatever  approach  you  follow,   we  would  recommend  the
          following:

          -  Don't skip Chapter 2 (HOW TO GET STARTED)
          -  While reading Chapter 3  (HOW EACH REAL ESTATE SYSTEM FUNCTION
          WORKS),    use   Appendices  D    (SAMPLE  REPORTS)  to help  you
          visualize what is going on.

          -  Call us for answers to your questions.


























                                                                           
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                                  TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                  S E C T I O N   1
                        G E N E R A L   I N F O R M A T I O N

          GENERAL OVERVIEW                                              1-3
          WARRANTY AGREEMENT                                            1-5
          SOFTWARE LICENSE                                              1-5

          GETTING STARTED                                               1-7

          OVERVIEW                                                      1-7
          PREFACE                                                       1-9
          TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                
          1-11 
          GENERAL OVERVIEW OF COMPS MANAGER                                
          1-13
          STEPS  TO SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION                              
          1-15
          SOME DO-NOTS                                                     
          1-15

                                  S E C T I O N   2
                           S E T U P   P R O C E D U R E S

          SETTING UP THE COMPS MANAGER                                  2-1

          SYSTEM SETUP                                                  2-1
          QUICKSTART INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS                          2-1
          WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT                                           2-2
          HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION                                        2-6


                                  S E C T I O N   3
                        W H A T ' S   I T   A L L   A B O U T

          FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND                                       3-1
          OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO REMEMBER                            3-1
          SCREEN MENU OPTIONS                                           3-3
          NEXT                                                          3-3
          PREVIOUS                                                      3-3

          VIEW                                                          3-3

          GET                                                           3-3

          SEARCH                                                        3-3

          FORM VIEW                                                     3-3

                                                                           
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          CONTINUE                                                      3-4

          ADD                                                           3-4

          EDIT                                                          3-5

          DELETE                                                        3-5

          CURSOR CONTROL MOVEMENTS                                      3-7
          SUMMARY OF CURSOR CONTROL MOVEMENTS                           3-8







































                                                                           
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          S E C T I O N   4
          R E P O R T   O P T I O N S

          SELECTING RECORDS FOR PRINTING                                4-1
          SELECT ALL RECORDS                                            4-1
          SELECT BLOCK OF RECORDS                                       4-1

          HAVE SYSTEM SELECT RECORDS                                    4-1

          EXAMPLE OF HAVE SYSTEM SELECT RECORDS                         4-1

          USE DEFINED SELECTION FORMAT                                  4-1

          USE LAST SELECTION FORMAT                                     4-1
          SORT RECORDS OPTIONS                                          4-1


































                                                                           
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                S E C T I O N   6        O U T L I N E  O F  D A I L Y    P
          R O C E  D U R E S     Basic Program Operating Procedures     6-1
          Notes To The System Operations         6-3 System Initialization 
              6-4 Making Backups   6-6        S E C T I O N   7           M
          A  S T E R   F I  L E S   Categories Of Files          7-1 Report
          Writer Master File - REPORTS0 Define Selection Format - SELECT00 
              S E C T I O N    8       S Y S T E M   U T I  L I T I E S    
          SYSTEM UTILITIES   9-2 DEFINE COMPANY  SCREEN          9-3 BACKUP
          MENU       9-7 SORT FILES        9-7 CHANGE  SYSTEM DATE         
          9-7 INDEX FILES       9-9             THE COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER
                 Rev. 1        November 21, 1991                    1-13   
          DEFINE SELECTION FORMAT      9-9 BUILD SELECTION SEQUENCE FILE   
                9-9  PRINT FILE LAYOUT WORKSHEET   9-9 REMOVE BLANK RECORDS
          FROM FILE          9-9       A P P E N D I C E S   FILE LAYOUTS  
                APPENDIX  A Some  Frequently  Asked Questions   APPENDIX  B
          SYSTEM SETUP          APPENDIX C SAMPLE REPORTS        APPENDIX D
          TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS         APPENDIX E INDEX      APPENDIX F
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                      *** GENERAL OVERVIEW OF COMPS MANAGER ***

               The COMPS  DATA  BASE MANAGER  contains  powerful  features,
          including many not normally found in other filing programs.  Here
          is a brief overview of  what you'll be learning about  and using.
          You can use COMPS MANAGER for all kinds of tasks:
              -  Build and maintain files to be exported for use by other  
          programs, such as Quattro, Multiplan, 1-2-3, Word Perfect,    and
          MailMerge    -  Import  files from other programs  into the COMPS
          MANAGER     format.   -  Maintain "secure"  information by use of
          passwords.      No  one can view  the data  who doesn't know  the
          security code.  -  COMPS MANAGER will allow you to sort your data
          into almost any     sequence.     It  allows rapid access to  any
          record  in the  file, or  to any      record  in any  other COMPS
          MANAGER  file.  -   Sophisticated search  techniques allow:      
          comparison  searches          soundex  searches          wildcard
          searches,  or       "scan across" searches        on any field in
          the record.   - You can print out reports from your file, listing
          all or some    of the fields, from all or some of the records, in
          many     different  sequences, with  subtotals and totals  on the
          numeric    fields.   -  Report fields can be calculated  based on
          information from    other fields in the  file.  -  Reports can be
          sent directly  to your video  screen, to your     printer,  or to
          disk for later use with your word processor or    other programs.
          -  You can create new files from existing files. The new file can
            be in a different format, and can be a subset of the file from 
           which it  was "cloned".  -  New fields can be  added, old fields
          can be deleted,  field    positions can be rearranged,  and field
          sizes can be lengthened   or shortened.  - You can merge together
          two files which have similar defini-   tions.  Databases can thus
          be created and maintained on    separate PC's, then combined when
          desired into a "master" file. - Above  all else, COMPS MANAGER is
          EASY!  Many people can use it   with no training or instructions.
          Read this manual carefully,   however, to pick up so many of  the
          extra "fine points" of the    program. - Calculations can be done
          on fields in the  file, and the answers    can be used  to update
          other fields in the file, or in reports.  - A super fast "indexed
          search"  can  be done  on multiple  fields.   -  DOS subdirectory
          support.   - Three special (proprietary)  disk writing techniques
          are  used to   ensure against  accidental loss of data.  - "Smart
          keys" (sometimes called "macros") are supported through   the use
          of the Windows recorder. - A browse feature to view 20 records at
          a time, with  the ability to  "scroll" left or  right to see  all
          fields in  each record.   - Security encrypted files.   - Generic
          search on any fields.  - Imbedded search on any fields.  - All of
          these search  types can be done  in any combination.   - Searches
          can  be done  in 6  fields simultaneously.   -  Global  update or
          delete on any field.   - User defined data types. You  can define
          the valid    input characters for any field.  - The date and time

                                                                           
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          or other data of  your choice can be    automatically entered for
          you  into fields  in your  file.   -  Sort on  any fields,  mixed
          ascending/descending.  - Select (for printing) on any fields with
          "and/or" comparisons.  - Print mailing  labels and roladex cards.
          - Print a "snapshot" while  viewing a record. This feature lets  
          you  print  mailing labels  and special  reports.   -  Import and
          export  data in many different formats.  - Automatically uses all
          available RAM memory  for super      fast performance.   - A  new
          automatic field  type allows  specification of  a value  to    be
          "pre-entered"  for  the operator.    When adding  records,  this 
          value will appear in  the input area  for the field  and can be  
          either accepted as is  or changed.   - Two new "automatic"  field
          types are provided:    MM/DD/YY* and DD/MM/YY*.   - The automatic
          field identifiers can be  placed in the edit  mask   area of  the
          field name for a more  meaningful name.  - Added a  general error
          trapping routine.  All errors will have a   message displayed and
          as "graceful" a  recovery as possible.   - The Merge  program has
          been sped up significantly. The Sort has   been sped  up by about
          50%.   Some of the other  programs also    have significant speed
          improvements under  certain conditions.   - Numerous  minor fixes
          and cosmetic improvements.





























                                                                           
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                          STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION

          1. Install  the program for your  particular system configuration
          (OPERATIONS MANUAL - APPENDIX C).

          2. Enter your company information and  drive assignments for pro-
          gram and data.

          3. PHASE 1 - Build your data files of comps (2-1).

          4.  PHASE 2 - Perform daily procedure of entering comps, printing
          reports, and making backups of your data. (6-1).

                                     SOME DO-NOTS

          -   DO NOT use  THE COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER  until you've read or
          browsed through this entire manual.

          -  DO NOT forget to make regular backup copies of your file.     































                                                                           
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                        SETTING UP THE COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER

              See Appendix  C for  instructions  on installing  the program
          in Windows for unique system configurations.  This  chapter  will
          address   itself   to   the  procedures   you should  follow   in
          setting up  the  system for  your use.   It discusses each of the
          applications  you will use, how   they interact  with each other,
          and  the steps you should take  in creating your master and  data
          files.  These setup procedures are covered:   

                                     SYSTEM SETUP

                               SETTING UP COMPS MANAGER

          The  procedures  you  should follow   on a   daily and   periodic
          basis  once your  system  is set  up are  covered  in Chapter  6.
          Should  you need  any help  in knowing  what information  a field
          should  contain, refer to the discussion of the fields in Chapter
          7, (MASTER FILES)

          Before you begin to  enter information into the  system and begin
          processing  you  will need  to  enter certain    information that
          customizes  the system  to  your particular  installation.   This
          includes  entering your  company name  and address,  making drive
          assignments  and identifying  your  printer type  to the  system.
          This  information should only  have to be entered  once but it is
          very important  to the  successful implementation of  the system.
          The  System Setup  information may  have already  been set  up if
          Windows is already installed on your system as they are generally
          handled for you  when the  program installs itself.   Mention  is
          made  of it  here just  in case  you need  to  modify any  of the
          information yourself.

                         QUICKSTART INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

          1. Create a directory on your hard disk called COMPS.

          2. Copy  the  file COMPS.EXE  from  the diskette  to the    COMPS
          directory.

          3.  Install  COMPS.EXE  in  the  Windows  "Windows  Applications"
          folder.  The program title should be "COMPS" and the program name
          should be "\COMPS\COMPS.EXE".

          SETTING UP THE COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER

          There are three steps involved in setting up THE COMPS DATA BASE 
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          1. Obtain all addresses and sales  information that you want     
          to put into the system.

          2. Enter the sales and addresses into the system.

          3. Run sample  reports to check for errors.   Each of these steps
          will be detailed in the following pages.

              ENTERING COMPS INFORMATION INTO THE SYSTEM INTO THE SYSTEM

               After  you have  gathered the information  that you  want to
          enter (names, addresses, etc.) you are ready to enter those names
          into the system:

                   SYSTEM DISPLAYS         YOU CHOOSE
                    Master Menu          ADD record

               The program will add the records to a file called COMPS.DAT.
          If you want  to add items to a different  file, choose {File New}
          and enter the new name.  For example, if your list includes rural
          properties, you may want to  type the file name "RURAL".   Simply
          type the desired  name of the file, then press  Enter.  Note that
          when you want to edit a previous file, simply find that file from
          the given list and double click on it with the mouse.

               The system will then show the Comps File Maintenance screen.
          See Chapter 7 for a discussion of the fields in this screen.  See
          Chapter  5 for  a detailed  explanation of  the various  keys and
          their uses.

                                 WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT
           
               Working  with the system  can be basically  broken down into
          two functions.  One is related to entering information, inquiring
          on particular  entries, and the editing of those entries.  We re-
          fer to this option  under the heading of  file maintenance.   You
          will manipulate your files through various screens.  This  option
          is highly interactive.   The other function is the  generation of
          reports from the  information entered.  These  reports are gener-
          ally not interactive. 
           
               The system is designed so you will be presented with several
          options by means of a MENU.  The menu bar is displayed across the
          top of the data entry screen.  You may choose any  MENU option by
          clicking on  it with the mouse  or by pressing ALT  and the first
          letter of  the word.  Many  times there are  sub-menus behind the
          first menu and at  times even a third or  fourth level menu.   In
          cases where  there needs  to be  a third  level menu,  the second
          level menu will contain  options for entering information  to the

                                                                           
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          system and  subsequent menus will contain  reports generated from
          the information you have entered. 
           
              Working with  the system in entering  and editing information
          is presented by means of various screens.   These screens and the
          options  you  have in  working with  them  are discussed  in this
          chapter.  The generation  of reports is discussed in  CHAPTER 4 -
          REPORT OPTIONS.   This chapter will give  you an overview  of the
          entire  system,  showing  each  menu and  entry  screen.   Sample
          reports are included in Appendix D. 








































                                                                           
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                           ADDRESS FILE MAINTENANCE                         
    File Edit Options Add Next Prev Search Zip Finder Sticky Notes  About   
                                                                            
                         Click Here to View BLINCS           Set BLINC      
      FILE #.....:                                                          
      Name.......:                                           Find BLINC     
      Address 1..:                                                          
      Address 2..:                                      Carr. Rte.          
      City.......:                  St :      Zip :                         
                                                                            
      Phone 1....:                                    Select Codes          
      Phone 2....:               Contact               __  Customer         
      Salutation.:                                     __  Prospect         
                                                       __  Group            
      Optional Fields                                  __  Individual       
         __________   ___________   ___________                             
         __________   ___________   ___________                             
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            




























                                                                           
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          The  Comps  Master File  should contain  each  of your  names and
          addresses.  The default file name is ADDRESS.DAT.  If you want to
          store your names in a different file, choose FILE - NEW and enter
          a new file name.  See chapter 7 for a discussion of the fields on
          this screen.  From this screen  you will access all functions for
          maintaining    your address  file(s).    Chapter 5  explains  the
          various options you have for manipulating your files.
           
          FILE
               - NEW
               - OPEN                  F5    
               - PRINT
               - EXIT

          FILE - NEW  Choose this option if you want to store your names in
          a file other  than ADDRESS.DAT.   The system will  ask you for  a
          file name,  then   clear the  screen and allow  you to  enter new
          names.

          FILE -  OPEN (F5) : Choose this option  to open a data file which
          already exists in the system.



          FILE
               - PRINT - REPORTS - ADDRESS LISTING
                       - PRINTER SETUP
                       - SNAPSHOT

          FILE - PRINT - REPORTS - ADDRESS FILE LISTING :  This option will
          give you a columnar listing of the names in your address file.  A
          sample of this report is located in Appendix D.  All of the stan-
          dard sort/select options are available for your use while running
          this report.  See Chapter 4 - REPORT OPTIONS.

                                                                           
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          FILE  - EXIT  :    This option  will allow  you to  exit from the
          program and return  to Windows.   You should  always choose  this
          option when you are finished with your processing. 
           
          EDIT
               - UNDO
               - COPY

          EDIT -  UNDO : This option  will restore any changes  made to the
          current record if you decide not to keep the changes.

          Edit  -  Copy :  This  option  will  copy the  name  and  address
          information  into  the clipboard  so you  can retrieve  it within
          another application.  You can use this option to merge names into
          letters created with your word processor.

          OPTIONS
               - DELETE
               - CLEAR MARKERS

          OPTIONS - DELETE : Will delete the current record from the file.

          OPTIONS - CLEAR MARKERS :   If this option is checked, the system
          will clear each successive MARKER once you have jumped to the new
          record.

          VIEW :  This  option will  give  you a  columnar listing  of  the
          records  in  the data  file  and allow  you  to page  forward and
          backwards through the file.


          ADD : Will  clear the screen and position the  cursor in the Name
          field to allow  you to  add a  new record.   The  File Number  is
          automatically assigned.   If you are  entering individuals names,
          they should  go in  as Last  Name; First Name  with a  semi-colon
          between.

          NEXT : Will display the next record in the file.

          Prev. : Will display the previous record in the file.

          SEARCH
               - GO TO             F2
               - QUICK SEARCH      F6
               - DEFINE            Shift F3
               - FIND > SCREEN          F3
               - FIND NEXT              F4
               - RANGE


                                                                           
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          Search - Go To : Will allow you to jump to a particular record in
          the file.  Ths system will ask you for the record number.  If you
          have  allowed the system to assign the numbers and not overridden
          them, this is the same as the File Number.

          Search  - Quick  Search : This  option will  allow you  to search
          quickly for a name.  The first 7 characters are significant.  You
          must match on at least 7 characters.  You may type more if  you'd
          like to make the search more specific.  If a name is shorter than
          7  characters,  such as  Jones, you  should  enter Jones;  with a
          trailing space.  That makes the seven characters.  The first name
          would  then be optional.   If the  name sought is  not displayed,
          press F4 to see the next match.

          Search - Define : This option  will display a blank entry screen.
          Enter  the piece(s) of information  you want to  search for, then
          choose Search - Find > Screen  or Search - Find > BLINC depending
          on where you want the results of the search to go.

          Search -  Find > Screen :  This option will direct  the output of
          any  search  which you  have defined  to the  screen.   The first
          record  which matches  your  search criteria  will be  displayed.
          Choose  Search -  Find Next  to continue  searching for  the next
          match.

          Search - Find Next : Will continue the searching of the data file
          for the  currently defined  criteria with the  record immediately
          after  the one currently displayed.   You can  choose this option
          multiple times to search through the entire file.

          Search - RANGE : Will direct the output of a search  to the BLINC
          queue.  You  may then  scroll through the  resulting entries  and
          click on each to view  the record.  If you want  to view multiple
          records,  you should choose Options - Clear BLINCS and remove the
          check  mark  so  the  system will  not  clear  once  a record  is
          selected.

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                                HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION

               The purpose  of this section is to give you a brief,  hands-
          on  demonstration   of  how   to  use  COMPS   MANAGER.     We'll
          experience each  of its  functions and  how they  work.    You'll
          also    get a  chance to  see all  COMPS  MANAGER menus  and most
          screens in action.  
                                     HOW TO BEGIN

          Double click on the COMPS icon   with the mouse.  You  should now
          be  looking at the  COMPS MANAGER data entry screen.  There  is a
          sample data file  called SAMPLE.DAT in the system.   To load this
          file,  choose {FILE OPEN} and double click on the file SAMPLE.DAT
          which is displayed in the list box.

                                  THE DEMONSTRATION

          Let's pretend that you've used COMPS MANAGER for months now.   On
          this particular day you need to do the following:

          1.  Add details about a new property listing.

          2.  Match a client's needs to a property listing.

          3.  Record the details of a sale.

          4.  Add a new property sale.

          5.  Create a report about gas station sales.

               The following  steps will  show you  how  to accomplish  the
          above.  We  encourage you to follow  these steps as  presented to
          avoid confusion.  After    you are   comfortable with   how COMPS
          MANAGER works, don't hesitate to experiment.

                       ADD DETAILS ABOUT A NEW PROPERTY LISTING

          Observing the MASTER  MENU you'll note  the choices available  to
          you.  Since you need to add details about a new property listing,
          your choice is Property Listings.   Please enter   your choice by
          clicking on ADD.     You are now looking at the PROPERTY LISTINGS
          SCREEN.   Notice the choices  available to  you at the top of the
          screen.   You   can   ADD,  SEARCH,   seek HELP  or EXIT back  to
          Windows. Since   you want to add a property  listing,  enter your
          choice  by  clicking on ADD.  COMPS MANAGER   will   respond   by
          placing the   screen  cursor   at SELLER.  You  may now enter the
          details of a  new property  listing. A reminder,  COMPS   MANAGER
          stores  your  property listings by the street address.   For this
          reason,  you'll be required to enter a name so that COMPS MANAGER

                                                                           
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          can  create   a property listing.    Go    ahead   and   enter  a
          property   listing  using  make-believe information.   Use 'TEST'
          as the seller's  name and   150000 as the  list price.   Skip the
          fields  (by  pressing the TAB key) that you're  unfamiliar  with.
          For  a complete  discussion of all screen fields, please refer to
          Appendix  C.   That's   all   there   is  to adding  new property
          listings.    For  a complete  discussion about the  other options
          available see chapter  6.  To discontinue,  click File -  Exit to
          exit COMPS MANAGER.

                     MATCH A CLIENT'S NEEDS TO A PROPERTY LISTING

               After adding a new   property listing,  COMPS MANAGER   will
          return you  to  the MASTER MENU.   Pretend that a client has just
          called to  see what listings  are available  at a certain  price.
           To  accomplish   this  task, you'll  want  to choose  the fourth
          option on  the screen, Search.  Enter  your choice by clicking on
          Search.   Rante - Price,  enter the  amount  of 125000 and 175000
          and click OK.   COMPS  MANAGER will now search the data base  and
          display the record numbers of each  matching record.  To see each
          record, just click on it's icon.





























                                                                           
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                               FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND

             Whenever  we  attempt  to  use something  new,  it's  a good
          practice  to know how that  something works.   When you purchased
          your computer  you hopefully received  instructions as to  how it
          worked.  With each new piece of equipment  and  software  product
          you've purchased, you also received operating instructions.      
          Likewise,    COMPS MANAGER    has  a specific   set of  operating
          instructions  that you   should   become   familiar  with.    No,
          there's  not  a lot  to remember.   In  fact,  as  you  use COMPS
          MANAGER  you'll find  most   of   the following  instructions are
          obvious and comfortable for you.

                          OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO REMEMBER

               When  you  are adding  or changing field  information,   you
          must press  the TAB key  to 'skip' from one  field  to  the next.
          Certain  fields  will only  accept numbers  as  data input.   For
          example,  all  COMPS  MANAGER dates  are expressed  as YY/MM/DD. 
          Therefore,  a  valid  date would  be 84/01/31  for  January   31,
          1984.    If you  attempt  to  enter any  other character,   COMPS
          MANAGER will refuse to accept your entry.

               Certain  fields    are designed  to accept   money  values. 
          Several rules apply:

          -  Do not  enter dollar signs ($) or commas...COMPS MANAGER won't
          accept them.

          -  If you need to enter an amount with cents, you must enter the 
           decimal point...COMPS MANAGER will accept decimal points.       

          If COMPS  MANAGER ever displays  asterisks  in a  money field (or
          a  message  at the  bottom  of  the screen   that reads   NUMERIC
          FIELD OVERFLOW), that means  you've  entered  an  amount that  is
          larger  than COMPS MANAGER can accept.   This  will happen if you
          ignore the  decimal point and  continue  to enter a money  value.
          For  example,   the SALES  PRICE field  on the  PROPERTY LISTINGS
          SCREEN is capable of accepting  a number  as large as 9999999.99.
          If   you were  to enter   a   number  like 9999999999  (without a
          decimal  point)  you  will either  receive  an  error message  or
          asterisks in the field.

               Help screens are available at  critical points within  COMPS
          MANAGER.     They appear   as   choices  on  the MASTER  MENU and
          several  other screens.

               All    screens will  display messages  in window  boxes that
          prompt  you to  take an action.   When   COMPS MANAGER detects  a

                                                                           
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          problem,   a brief explanation  will appear   in a  window box.  
          Occasionally,  the explanation  will call  for an answer.    Most
          of the time,  you'll be told to click OK to continue the process.
          If you're  ever confused  by  the  explanations, please  refer to
          Appendix B  for additional details.

               The only true exit  from COMPS MANAGER can  be found as  the
          last  choice   on the  FILE MENU.    The exit choices  you'll see
          in  other parts  of  COMPS MANAGER,  if chosen,  will  return you
          to the  FILE MAINETNANCE  SCREEN.   In  effect,  the FILE MAINTE-
          NANCE SCREEN is a home  base from which  you   venture to perform
          functions and always  return  when finished.

                               FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND

               Working with the  system can be  basically broken down  into
          two functions.  One is related to entering information, inquiring
          on  particular entries,  and the  editing of  those entries.   We
          refer to this option under the broad heading of file maintenance.
          You  will manipulate  your files  through various screens.   This
          option  is highly interactive.  The other function is the genera-
          tion  of reports from the information entered.  These reports are
          generally not interactive. 
           
               You will  periodically be presented with  several options by
          means of a MENU.  When you are at a MENU you may go to any option
          listed  by clicking on  the option  with the  mouse.   Many times
          there are sub-menus  behind the first  menu and at  times even  a
          third or   fourth level  menu.  We  have tried to  organize these
          options  into logically  related functions  with the  first menu,
          (the Master Menu),  accessing a  second menu  which contains  the
          primary options relating to the particular function.

               Working with the system  in entering and editing information
          is presented  by means of various screens.  These screens and the
          options you have in working with them are discussed in this chap-
          ter.   The generation of  reports is discussed in CHAPTER 4 - RE-
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                                 SCREEN MENU OPTIONS


               The  purpose  of  this section  is  to  discuss the  various
          options you  have  within a  screen.     The system's  screen  in
          divided into two parts:

          The MENU AREA at the top, menu choices and status messages

          The Workspace below the menu.

          In addition,  messages are sometimes  displayed in a  window that
          appears as an overlay of the screen.

               The small  vertical bar is  referred to  as a cursor  and it
          indicates where the next character  typed will be placed  on  the
          screen.    The entry,  table,  or field  in  which the  cursor is
          located is called the current field.

               The area  at the top of  the screen in a  different color is
          referred to as the MENU AREA.  We will discuss these options fol-
          lowed by an explanation of the cursor movements within the screen
          fields themselves.

          STATUS  MESSAGES at the top of the  screen help you keep track of
          what you're doing.   For example, if you are  viewing a file, the
          message will tell you where you are:

          Record # 4 of 22

               At any given  moment, you are working either in  the menu or
          on the work-space.  When you  complete a set of menu choices, the
          cursor will appear on the workspace.

               Pressing ALT  at any time will display the current menu.  At
          that  point,  the  keys you  press  apply  to the  menu,  not the
          workspace.  You  can complete the menu choices, or  choose File -
          Exit to return to Windows.


          File-Edit-Options-Add-View-Next-Previous-About-Help 
           
               Each of these  options is designed  to facilitate the  entry
          and modification of information in your system.  Wherever you are
          within the system these  options should operate in the  same man-
          ner. 
           

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               Think of  the items in the  system as pages  which have been
          stored  in a file.   You will notice that when  you click on NEXT
          that the screen will change each time.  You can  step through the
          file viewing each of the records in this manner.


                                 SEE PREVIOUS RECORD

           
               The PREVIOUS  key will allow  you to step  backwards through
          the  file seeing the item  that is stored  immediately before the
          one currently on the screen. 

                                         VIEW

               VIEW is used to show tables on  the screen.  It lets you get
          a  feel for your  information by examining  it up close.   Once a
          table  is in view, you can  move rapidly to any part  of it.  You
          can  also rearrange, resize, or  reformat the fields  to fit your
          needs at the moment.  To toggle to the table VIEW, click on VIEW.

                                        SEARCH
               
               When  it comes to finding  a record or  looking for specific
          information, the SEARCH command  will probably become the command
          you  use most.   This is a  versatile command that  allows you to
          find not  only what you are  looking for, but then  also lets you
          modify or delete records.  The SEARCH command has great flexibil-
          ity to allow you to find just what you were looking for - no mat-
          ter where it might be in your file.

               To define your search criteria, choose SEARCH - DEFINE.  
          Enter  the piece(s) of information  you want the  system to find,
          then choose SEARCH-FIND>SCREEN.

                                         ADD

           
               If you  click on ADD the  cursor jumps to a  position to the
          right of  the screen prompt.   This is  the place where  you will
          type in your information.  The system should show you exactly the
          amount of space you  have in which to enter the  particular item.
          If you  type in the name  Smith you notice that  the cursor moves
          right as each character is  typed.  If you make a mistake you can
          back up using the   right arrow or back space key  located on the
          right hand side of  the keyboard just above  the ENTER key.  Once
          you have typed in Smith  you can TAB to the next field.  When you
          are  typing in numeric information  you may use  either the type-

                                                                           
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          writer positioned keys across the top of the keyboard or the  nu-
          meric keypad at the right.  Once a field has been entered you can
          return to that  field and  modify it by  pressing the  SHIFT-TAB.
          Within the  field the  right arrow  will carry  you   forward one
          character.   The left  arrow will carry you  back one character. 
          Clicking  on ADD will allow  you to add  items to your  file.  It
          doesn't matter which record is currently displayed on the screen.
          The item you  add will be entered at the end  of the file plus 1.
          (If you have 50 records and press 'A' this item will be placed at
          position 51.)  Choosing any Menu Option  will cause the system to
          store the record you have entered.


                                        DELETE


               The DELETE  option will delete the  current record displayed
          on  the screen from your file.  When you click on OPTIONS-DELETE,
          the current record will be deleted.

                                      FILE EXIT

               Choosing  FILE - EXIT will return you to the Windows Program
          Manager from the screen on which you are currently working.


                               CURSOR CONTROL MOVEMENTS

               Once you are within  a screen you have a  number of commands
          that allow you to move the  cursor around and manipulate the  in-
          formation.  These  cursor movements take  advantage of the  'spe-
          cial' keys on the  keyboard that are not normally used  in typing
          (arrows,  ESC key, and function  keys).  When  you're prompted to
          enter data, these keys have special significance. 
           
          -  The left-facing arrow on the numeric keypad will move the cur-
          sor to the left one position.
           
          -  The right-facing arrow  on the keypad will move the  cursor to
          the right one position. 

          -  The "Del" key will delete the character under the cursor.
           
          -   The "Ins" key  will toggle between  overwriting the following
          characters and inserting, pushing the characters to the right. 

          -  The "Home" key will move the cursor to the first character  of
          the current field. 


                                                                           
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          -  The "End"  key will move the  cursor to the last character  of
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                         SUMMARY OF CURSOR CONTROL MOVEMENTS

          up arrow             moves cursor up one field
          down arrow moves
                               cursor down one field 
          right arrow          moves cursor right one space 
          left arrow           moves cursor left one space
                               (backspace)
          Ctrl left arrow      moves cursor left 1 word
          Ctrl right arrow     moves cursor right 1 word
          INS                  toggles between overwriting and             
                  inserting characters
          DEL                  deletes the character at the                
                  current cursor
                               position 
          HOME                 moves the cursor to the first               
                  position of the field
          END                  moves the cursor to the last                
                  position of the field































                                                                           
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                                      CHAPTER 4
                               STANDARD REPORT OPTIONS

                                  SELECTING RECORDS
                                     FOR PRINTING

               Any  time you choose a menu option that calls for printing a
          REPORT you will have several options  of how you wish to have the
          records  presented on the  report.  These  options generally fall
          into the following 2 categories. 
           
          1. SELECT the records out of the  file that you want to appear on
          the report. 
           
          2.  SORT the  records into  the sequence  in which  you want  the
          report to print. 
           
               The first of these, the SELECT RECORDS OPTION is designed to
          permit you to  select from the file  ONLY those records  that you
          want to appear on the report;  you do not have to list everything
          in the file  if you  want only  those records  that meet  certain
          criteria.   

                                                               
                                SELECT RECORDS OPTIONS

              When you go  to print any report you have  several options of
          how you wish to select the records for printing.

                                  SELECT ALL RECORDS

               This option will print all records in the file. 

                               SELECT BLOCK OF RECORDS
           
               This option is used to  select a block of records  by record
          number.   The record number is  the number located at  the top of
          the screen on the prompt line when you enter or  edit the record.
          (ex. Record 6 of 235 - the number 6 is the current record and 235
          is the total number of records in the file.)  The system will ask
          for a beginning and ending record to include on the report.      
                                                                           
                       
                                     FIND > BLINC

               Records  which have been  selected by the  system and placed
          into the BLINC queue, can be printed without any further select /
          sort options being performed.

                                 SORT RECORDS OPTIONS

                                                                           
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               If  you  wish  to have  your  output  reports  printed in  a
          specific sequence, you should  sort the file index. For  example,
          to print your address  file in alphabetical order, by  last name,
          you would  specify the NAME  field. If  you don't care  about the
          sequence of  your  output report,  you won't  need to  do a  sort
          before printing your report.












































                                                                           
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                                     BASIC PROGRAM
                                 OPERATING PROCEDURES

               There  are a  number  of procedures  that  are part  of  the
          operation of the program.  Before you can do these steps you must
          have  installed  the  program  for  your  hardware  configuration
          (APPENDIX C), and  built your  master files. (CHAPTER  2).   This
          chapter  will  address  itself  to the  steps  to  operating  the
          program. 
           
               There  are several  types of  transactions that are  part of
          your  normal daily  procedure.   They are  all specified  in this
          chapter which  tells you exactly how to enter each type of trans-
          action.  The checklist on the  next page gives you an overview of
          what should  be done  each day.   Other  procedures, such  as the
          generation  of reports are performed  as needed, while others are
          performed monthly,  quarterly, or  annually.   You may  find that
          certain recommendations  do not "fit" for  your particular opera-
          tion.  If  you change the procedures however, be careful to think
          through the  ramifications.  Throughout these  procedures we have
          assumed that you  are using the complete  BLINC program.  If  you
          are using only selected options your procedures may differ.




























                                                                           
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   OPERATION TO BE PERFORMED                             SEE PAGE / NOTES
   =========================================================================
                                 DAILY OPERATIONS

   1.  System Initialization                                      6-4

                                PERIODIC OPERATIONS
                            (TO BE PERFORMED AS NEEDED)

   Mailing List Management

   1. Create a New Data File
   1. Address File Listing                 
   2. Salutation File Listing
   3. Print Mailing Labels                                        6-7
   4. Print Roladex Cards                                         6-8
   5. Print Envelopes
   5. Create Mail Merge Document                                  6-9
   6. How to Make Backups                                                6-6































                                                                           
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                                 NOTES TO THE SYSTEM
                                      OPERATIONS

          1. The abbreviation CD stands for current date.  You should enter
          the current date in the format MM/DD/YY.  If the month  or day is
          less than 10 you should enter a leading 0 as in

          01/01/91   for February 6, 1992.

          2. The abbreviation BR stands for beginning record number.  Enter
          the record  number of the  first item in  this batch  of entries.
          This  is the number  that appeared on  the prompt line  AFTER you
          added the first transaction in this batch; ie.

          RECORD XX OF NN

          You should enter the value for XX then press ENTER.

          3.  The abbreviation ER stands  for ending record  number.  Enter
          the record  number of  the last  item in  this batch  of entries.
          This is the  number that appeared  on the  prompt line AFTER  you
          added the last transaction in this batch; ie.

          RECORD XX OF NN

          You should enter the value for XX then press ENTER.  If  the last
          record to print corresponds to the last item in your file you may
          merely press ENTER and the system will assume the last record.






















                                                                           
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                                 System Initialization
                                  Stand Alone System

               You should  always turn  on your peripheral  items (printer,
          modem,  etc. first,  then  your computer.    The system  will  go
          through a startup  process which will identify any  problems that
          it  may  have.   The  particular  sequence  will  depend on  your
          computer system.  If  prompted, you should enter the  system date
          in the format  MM/DD/YY.  If the month or day is less than 10 you
          should  enter  a leading  zero. Ex.  February  8, 1992  should be
          entered as:

          02/08/92     Press ENTER

          You should  always make a habit  of using the slashes  '/' rather
          than  entering dashes '-'  for dates.  The  system treats the two
          differently  when sorting and you will have problems later if you
          use dashes.

          If the system stops at the DOS prompt, i.e.

          C>

          you should type:

          CD\WINDOWS      press ENTER
          WIN                    press ENTER

          Once  Windows has loaded, double click on the BLINC icon to start
          the program.




















                                                                           
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                                Create a New Data File

               This  is the procedure for creating a  new data file to hold
          your names.   The  default file  name is  ADDRESS.DAT.   When you
          first  start the program, names will be put  in this file.  For a
          new file, choose:

          FILE - NEW - FILENAME* - OK

               *A  FILENAME may be up  to 8 characters  long, characters or
          numbers.  Special characters and spaces are not allowed.







































                                                                           
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                                 How to Make Backups

          After you have completed your posting of each day's transactions,
          you should make a habit of backing up all entries made.  Refer to
          your DOS  reference manual if  you have  questions regarding  the
          procedure. 

          From the DOS prompt:

          BACKUP C:\COMPS\*.* A:        press ENTER.

          The  computer will tell  you when to  put in a  diskette and when
          additional diskettes are needed.   Be sure the diskettes  you put
          in have been formatted;  if not you must FORMAT  DISKETTES before
          starting the backup procedure. 
           
          Be sure all  diskettes are  inserted into the  computer with  the
          label side up and the cut out end going in first. 
           
          These  daily backup diskettes should be stored off site to assure
          that you have a backup of your data files. 





























                                                                           
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                                 CATEGORIES OF FILES 
            
               There  are  two general  categories  of  files used  in  the
          computer to do all of your work; they are: 
           
           
                 1. Master Files 
                 2. Data Files
           
               The information  contained in master files  usually does not
          change  very often,  but when  it does  change, it  is CRITICALLY
          IMPORTANT that the master file affected be updated accurately and
          immediately.   Never run any type  of report until  you know that
          your  master file  updates  have been  properly completed.   Your
          reports will be worthless if your master files are wrong. 
           
               Master file  information is changed instantly;  just as soon
          as  you exit  a record  after editing  the file  is changed.   No
          posting cycle is  required to update the  master file -  no audit
          trail is left  for you except your  original  input document.  BE
          VERY CAREFUL  THAT YOUR  DATA HAS  BEEN ENTERED  CORRECTLY BEFORE
          EXITING THE EDIT OPTION WHEN UPDATING THE MASTER FILES - THERE IS
          NO VALIDATION, AND NO AUDIT TRAIL LEFT.

               There are 3 master files which are a part of  the system and
          are required for proper operation.  These files are:

          SALUTE00.DAT
          ZIPCODES.DAT
          TITLES00.DAT

                                EXPLANATION OF FIELDS

             In this section we'll review all the fields you will encounter
          in the  Property Listings,

          Record of Sale and Agent File functions. Again  a 'field' can  be
          thought of  as a single   piece of information.   The definitions
          of  most  of these  fields  are self-  evident.     Several  have
          particular definitions that  are important to  the proper use  of
          COMPS  MANAGER.     The fields  will  be presented  by  function,
          giving its name,  size (how  long it can be),  type (numeric only
          or any combination  of alphabetic  and  numeric) and definition. 
          Whenever you  see   the word   'optional' it  means that  you can
          choose whether  to use   the field.    MAP  NUMBER STREET  NUMBER
          STREET ADDRESS  SALES PRICE SALES DATE BUILDING  SQUARE FOOT LAND
          SIZE UNIT TOTAL DOLLARS  BUILDING LAND DOLLARS PER UNIT  BUILDING
          DOLLARS PER  SQUARE FOOT  BUILDING TYPE  YEAR BUILT     GRANTOR /
          GRANTEE

                                                                           
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               If you   are dealing with   an individual   you should  give
          consideration as to how to enter the name.  If a name is  entered
          as  James E.  Smith and  you ask for  an alphabetical listing  of
          the customers the names will be  out of  order.  If on the  other
          hand  Smith;  James  E.  is  entered  the  names  will  be sorted
          properly on your printout.   For printing purposes the  name will
          be  reversed on the mailing  label  so that  Smith; James E. will
          become   James E.   Smith.    NOTE THE SEMICOLON   IS USED   AS A
          SEPARATOR.   If the name  is James  E. Smith, Jr.   it should  be
          entered  as   Smith Jr.;  James E.   Should  you find  a printout
          sorting incorrectly   you can call  up that record and   edit the
          name  field.    DEED BOOK DEED  PAGE USE COUNTY  ZONING FINANCING
          NEIGHBORHOOD ZIP CODE

          IMPROVEMENTS -  The improvements field is for  your own use and a
          maximum  of 200 characters are  allowed.  Any  information  about
          the  comp you  wish to maintain  may be  typed in  this space and
          later searched like any other field.

                                     SELECT CODES

          The  select codes are the selection  criteria that  you choose to
          sort  the  records by.   They  are  labeled Mark  Record, Vacant,
          Improved, Check  4 and Check   5.  You may  use them   to key the
          records as you like.                  

























                                                                           
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                      DATA       FILE       LAYOUT      FOR       COMPS.DAT
          -----------------------------------------------------------------
          Ln.     Description                          Length          Type
          -----------------------------------------------------------------
          1   MapNo            15    0
          2   StreetNumber     6     0
          3   StreetAddress    40    0
          4   SalesPrice       10    0
          5   SalesDate         8    0
          6   BldgSqFoot       10    0
          7   LandSize         10    0
          8   Unit             12    0
          9   TotDollBldg      10    0
          10   LanDollUnit      10    0
          11   BldDollSqFt      10    0
          12   BldgType          8    0
          13   YearBuilt         4    0
          14   Grantor          30    0
          15   Grantee          30    0
          16   DeedBook          8    0
          17   Use    8    0   
          18   County           12    0
          19   Zoning           10    0
          20   Financing        30    0
          21   Neighborhood     10    0
          22   ZipCode          10    0
          23   Improvements    200    0
          24   MarkRecord        1    0
          25   Vacant            1    0
          26   Improved          1    0
          27   SelectCode4       1    0
          28   Selectcode5       1    0


















                                                                           
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                                      APPENDIX B
                           SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

          "Do you have any other programs that you're distributing?"   

          ANSWER: Yes, We  take great pride in our ability  to provide high
          quality, high function, easy to use programs for a popular price.
             "Will it help  if I buy more RAM memory for  my PC?"   ANSWER:
          Yes, up to a maximum   of 4 megabytes. COMPS MANAGER makes use of
          all available memory for performance purposes.  You should see  a
          sizeable  speed improvement   particularly on  large  files. Your
          sorts should also run faster.

          "In what language was COMPS MANAGER written?"

          ANSWER: It was written in "Microsoft VISUAL BASIC", then compiled
          with the  VISUAL BASIC  Compiler. There  are also  some assembler
          language subroutines, which were created using the IBM Assembler.
          There are  over 2,000 lines of  source code in this  product.  We
          use WORD  PERFECT to maintain  our source code  and documentation
          files.   Final documentation  is produced onto  diskette directly
          from  WORD PERFECT to assure that the manual you receive reflects
          the most recent revisions.

          "What computers run COMPS MANAGER?"

          ANSWER:  We've worked very  hard to make COMPS  MANAGER run on as
          many different "MS-DOS" computers as possible. It runs on  almost
          every  IBM "compatible"  computer, and  on many  MS-DOS computers
          which don't even claim to be IBM compatible.

          "Can I obtain the source code for the program?"

          ANSWER: The  source code  is available  from Eastern Digital  Re-
          sources  for your  own non-commercial  use.   Contact your  local
          dealer for pricing.














                                                                           
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                                    ERROR MESSAGES

          Malfunctions - Errors  due to operation   mistakes (operators) or
          to  environmental  conditions (hardware  or  system software)  do
          occur  on   occasion  in  spite  of the    best  error   trapping
          techniques a  program can   include.  COMPS MANAGER helps  you to
          quickly determine if an  error is due to a  defect/failure or the
          result of misoperation.

          Disk Drive Not Ready or File Not Found xxxx

          This error is from the program  which encountered an error due to
          a disk drive failure or mis-operation.  Note  what the program is
          trying to do, read a Data File, Save a Data File, etc.   and also
          which disk  drive is involved.   Check that  the drive itself  is
          operational and  then make  sure the  diskette has the  requested
          program.  Press ENTER to retry.    Using  the 'ESC' for exit will
          usually escape  the error condition  but  will  not  correct  the
          error.    Continuing with  the program following  such an  error,
          without correcting   the problem   will usually  be unsuccessful.
          As an assist in locating the difficul- ty the error number, xxxx,
          will  help by pointing to  the problem area.    Each of the above
          errors  will occur  during  the   initializing,  or the  startup,
          phase.  The most   common problem is the file(s)   are not on the
          currently  designated  default drive where the  program expect to
          find   them.  (the default  drive is the one  designated from DOS
          by the prompt; A>,B>,etc).     This  error  could  result if  the
          Data  Disk was  redesignated previously  but was  not  SAVEd when
          leaving  the company  setup screen.

          Printer  Not  Ready.   On  some  printers, during  multiple  copy
          printing,  this error  will  occasionally be  displayed and  then
          clear itself.   This is the result  of the program  attempting to
          print the next label and the  printer is still busy.  Although an
          annoyance this does  no harm.   A printer  buffer, always a  good
          accessory, will prevent this.  Device Fault is a  DOS error which
          usually relates  to the printer.   Although the  program interro-
          gates the printer  ready status  prior to each  print command  to
          avoid  such a fault, it is possible that misoperation  could void
          such checks.  Such a diagnostic message will require a RE-BOOT.  

          REQUIRED FIELD:

          A  value must  be provided  in this field   The  field  has  been
          designated  as  "required  "  by  establishing a validity check. 
          You must post  a value to this  field during an editing or a data
          entry   session.   See  Chapter 1   for  information  on validity
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          Access  denied...

          You  will see   messages beginning  with "Access denied"  if  you
          are working on a  network and are trying to access  an  object or
          directory  that  you  do  not  have  sufficient  rights  to  use.
          Typically, the problem is   not at the program level, but  at the
          network level.  For example,  you'll get this type  of message if
          you try to make a read-only directory your working directory. See
          your   network administrator if you cannot determine the cause of
          this problem.

          Drive not ready.

          COMPS MANAGER is attempting to read or write from a disk you have
          specified, but cannot  do so because  the drive door  is open,  a
          disk is not inserted in the drive, or the drive does not exist.

          Insufficient disk space for export.

          COMPS MANAGER has determined that it cannot export the  data in a
          table because there  is not enough room on  the disk or directory
          you have designated  to hold  the exported version  of the  data.
          Change  your working  directory or  floppy disk,  or  delete some
          files before continuing.

          Insufficient disk space to insert new records.

          COMPS MANAGER has  determined that there  is  not enough  room on
          the  desig-  nated  disk to  complete an   Insert query.   Change
          your  working directory  or  floppy disk,  or  delete some  files
          before continuing.

          Insufficient memory for...   COMPS MANAGER has determined that it
          does not have enough memory available to carry out the  operation
          you  have  specified.     Before  continuing,  end   the  current
          operation and  try  to increase  available memory by clearing the
          workspace.    You  can also    increase  memory  by removing  any
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                                      APPENDIX C
                               INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

               Before  doing anything  else  with the  program, you  should
          make a copy  of your program diskettes. The new  copy will  serve
          as  your  operating diskette,  and  you  can store  the  original
          distribution diskette for safe-keeping.   Please note that copies
          may only be made for backup purposes or onto your hard  disk.  If
          you're not  sure how to do  this, refer to your  DOS manual under
          the command COPY or DISKCOPY.

                         INSTALLATION FOR A HARD DISK SYSTEM

          STEP  1.   Create a subdirectory called COMPS on your hard disk. 

          STEP  2.   Place the COMPS MANAGER diskette in your 'A' drive and
          close the diskette drive door.    This diskette contains all the 
          programs and master files that make COMPS MANAGER work.

          STEP  3.   Copy the contents of the diskette to your subdirectory
          with the following command:

              COPY A:*.* C:\COMPS

          STEP   4.    Install COMPS MANAGER  in Windows or you  may run it
          from the Program Manager.    Go to the subdirectory,  type 'COMPS
          MANAGER' and  press the ENTER    key.     You will   be presented
          with  the COMPS  MANAGER logo screen.   Press  any   key  and the
          MASTER MENU   SCREEN  will   be   displayed.     That's   it !   
          You're now  ready  to put COMPS MANAGER to the  test.  Store your
          program distribution diskette in a safe place. 

                   INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR NOVELL NETWORKS

          Each user  should be  given  read/write access  to the  following
          directories:

             DOS
             COMPS
             DATA
             USERNAME - where USERNAME is the name of the user.

          The system should have the drives mapped as:
             C: - USERNAME
             D: - COMPS
             E: - DATA

             Additionally the  PATH should include:    PATH =SYS:\DOS    If
          the  user has a  local  hard disk  drive installed,  you can  use

                                                                           
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          that drive  as drive C: rather  than mapping a drive  to the net-
          work.  In  any case, however, the  CURRENT directory of drive  C:
          must  always contain the file COMPANY0.CFG.  Drive C: must always
          have  at least  100,000 bytes  free for  the system  to use  as a
          scratchpad work area.   The  best system performance  can be  ob-
          tained by mapping drive  C: to a RAM DISK.   Each  user must have
          a unique  drive designated  as drive  C:  to alleviate collisions
          and corruption of data files.    For the INSTALL  procedure only,
          you should   map drive C:  as the network  SYS:\COMPS or  specify
          the drive   designation  and   path  after the  INSTALL  as in:  
          INSTALL D:\COMPS

                                        INDEX

          *** A ***
          address 1  7-5        
          address 3  7-5        
          *** B ***         
          backup 4-2 8-9          
          backup all data files 8-13          
          Backup Menu 3-5          
          backup modified data files 8-14          
          backup program files 8-13          *** C *** caps lock 5-8       
          change system date 3-5 8-8         city 8-5          comments 7-6
                 company name 8-3           constant 4-6, 4-8          CTRL
          left arrow 5-8            CTRL right  arrow 5-8            Cursor
          Control Movements 5-8    up arrow 5-8     down arrow 5-8    right
          arrow  5-8    left arrow 5-8    CTRL left arrow 5-8    CTRL right
          arrow 5-8     Enter 5-8   Ins 5-8 5-9   del 5-7   Home 5-7    End
          5-7            CONTINUE 5-4           *** D ***  define selection
          format 4-7         THE COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER       Rev. 1      
          November 21, 1991            F-72        DELete 5-9        DELETE
          5-5          dos prompt 4-1         down arrow 5-7          drive
          distribution 8-5          *** E ***         EDIT 5-5          end
          5-7             Enter  5-8          ENTRY SCREENS     Have system
          select  records 5-17       Sorting records  5-20 8-22      Define
          company 8-4    Define selection format 8-24         *** F ***    
             field # 4-4, 4-7           format diskette 8-11          *** G
          ***         GET 5-2        *** H ***         HARDCOPY 5-9        
          have system select records 5-13 5-16, 4-4          home 5-7      
           *** I ***         index files 8-9          INSert 5-8 5-9       
          installation C-1          Introduction 1-9           *** K ***   
             THE  COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER       Rev.  1        November 21,
          1991           F-73     *** L ***       last posting session 8-6 
                left arrow  5-8           ***  M ***             Management
          Functions Menu 3-4         master account maintenance 7-7        
          master  files 7-1           Master  Menu 3-3              MENUS  
          Master Menu  3-3    Select Records Menu  5-14    System Utilities
          Menu 8-2           *** N ***         name 7-4         NEXT 5-2   

                                                                           
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               next line 4-8,          num lock 5-9        *** O ***       
          overview 1-7        *** P ***         Pg Dn 5-7         Pg Up 5-7
                 PREVIOUS 5-2         print 6-32         printer output 8-5
                  printer type  8-4         Printing a Report 4-1    select
          all records 4-3     select block of  records 4-3        THE COMPS
          DATA  BASE MANAGER      Rev. 1        November 21, 1991          
          F-74                have system  select records 4-4   use defined
          selection format 4-7         *** Q ***           *** R ***       
          related to 4-7         RELATIONSHIPS          EQ 4-4, 4-7        
          GT 4-4, 4-7          LT 4-4, 4-7          GE 4-4, 4-7          LE
          4-4, 4-7           NE 4-4, 4-7           CO 4-4, 4-7           CI
          4-4, 4-7          RL 4-4,  4-7          remove blank records from
          file 8-13           REPORTS           restore files  8-11        
          RETURN 5-5         right arrow 5-7          roladex cards 3-5    
            *** S ***         salutation 3-24         salutation file 3-27 
                 Screen Menu Options    See NEXT record 5-2    See PREVIOUS
          record 5-2    GET record to screen 5-2    SEARCH file for  record
          5-3     CONTINUE search for next match 5-4     ADD record to file
          5-4   DELETE  record from file 5-5    EDIT  record on screen 5-5 
          TOTAL records in file 5-5    RETURN to Master Menu 5-5        THE
          COMPS DATA BASE MANAGER      Rev. 1       November 21, 1991      
             F-75                Print HARDCOPY of  screen 5-9    using the
          ESCape key  5-9   Update  5-6           scroll  lock 5-9         
          SEARCH 5-3          select all records 4-3           select block
          of records 4-3           select codes 3-26         Select Records
          Menu 4-2             setting system  date 8-12             setup 
          Chapter 2         software license 1-3          sort file 8-12   
              sorting records 4-9           startup C-1           Status of
          the Special Keys 5-8         summary of Cursor Control  Movements
          5-8         System Setup    Appendix C & Chapter 2         System
          Utilities Menu 3-28, 8-2         *** T ***         TOTAL 5-5     
           *** U ***           up arrow 5-8           use defined selection
          format  4-7         use last selection format 4-8           *** V
          ***            *** W ***            Warranty Agreement  1-3 *** Y
          ***           *** Z ***          zip code  8-4            















                                                                           
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