



                                SLIDE.PC   V 3.01


                        Copyright (C) 1990, 1991, 1992

                                       by

                        Lynn A. Gerig/GERIG PHOTOGRAPHY
                            R.R.#1, 6417 Morgan Road
                          Monroeville, IN  46773  USA



SLIDE.PC is a program which provides the professional or advanced amateur
photographer an efficient method of both printing caption information on slide
labels and at the same time storing that information on disk for retrieval by
any of several popular data base systems.

This disk is distributed under the Shareware concept.  It is available for
anyone to try without obligation.  If you like the program and use it, you must
register by sending a registration fee of $25.00 to the address above ($30.00
for air mail outside the USA).   AS A REGISTERED OWNER, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE
FOLLOWING:

     *  The latest version of the program PHOTO.EXE

     *  A copy of the BASIC source code (if requested) that you can use to
        customize your own version.

     *  PHOTO.WK1, PHOTO,DBF, and PCF.XXX utilities which are customized
        templates for importing the stored data files directly into Lotus 123,
        DBASE III, PC-FILE, or any of their compatibles.

     *  A printed MANUAL containing full documentation of all the programs
        and utilities.

PHOTO.EXE IS TOTALLY MENU DRIVEN FOR EASE OF USE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SEPARATE
INSTRUCTIONS.  Just type PHOTO at the DOS level, and follow the menus presented
on the screen.  The program was originally written to print slide captions on
7/16" by 1 7/8" pin feed labels with most popular dot matrix printers while
storing the information on disk at the same time.  However, printing is not
necessary:  the information may be stored directly on your disk for printing at
a later time.  An additional feature permits you to convert a disk file to
straight ASCII text format so you can import it into any word processor, print
it on a wide carriage printer (in condensed font), or print it on any dot
matrix printer using any of the "sideways" printing programs.

Some similar commercial programs which are essentially data bases require you
to "learn" yet another complicated program.  However, many users are already
familiar with popular data base or spreadsheet programs such as QUATTRO, LOTUS
1-2-3, DBASE III, etc.  One major feature of SLIDE.PC is that the data file
format is compatible with directly importing the data into any of the programs
referenced above or compatible clones.  Registered users will receive a printed
manual fully describing the 1-2-3 and DBASE templates.










CURRENT VERSION IMPROVEMENTS.  The original release of SLIDE.PC was V1.1.  Next
version 1.2 added the capability to view the current file and save current data
from the main menu.  Version 1.3 provided the capability to EDIT lines 2
through 6 instead of being forced to enter an entire new line each time by
using the left & right cursor keys as well as HOME, END, INS, and DEL.  ESC
would totally erase a line.  Three PCF.XXX templates for PC-FILE+ were also
included.

Version 2 added the capability to print MULTIPLE IDENTICAL LABELS, and it
added the capability to graphically print a COPYRIGHT SYMBOL with the date on
Epson and IBM compatible printers.  Defaults are now stored in a file to
prevent the user from having to select a printer type and date format each time
the program is run.  V2.1 provided additional editing features and error
trapping.  CTRL-B or ESC will blank a field from the cursor to the end of the
field.  Pressing <CTRL> with left & right cursor keys will move the cursor to
the previous or next word.

Version 3, a MAJOR UPGRADE PROMPTED BY USER RESPONSE, added the capability to
EDIT PREVIOUS RECORDS.  Users can now EDIT, INSERT, DELETE, or SWAP any records
in the active file.   Other V3 additions include a smoother user interface
including faster and smoother cursor action, jump to next or previous word,
delete to end of line, etc.  Additional features include better file handling
and error trapping, changing file names, and shell to DOS.

Version 3.01 fixed a minor bug in V3.0 that only affected printing multiple
labels when not using the copyright symbol (Line 3 went to the screen instead
of the printer).  An additional copyright symbol option was added (not all
Epson compatible printers handle dot addressable graphics alike).




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THE ONE QUESTION I FREQUENTLY GET ASKED IS ABOUT A SOURCE OF THE SPECIAL LABELS.

I use SlideScribe Model WT labels from Image Innovations, and they are available
from a variety of photo supply stores.  One stock agency is using similar labels
from a company called Light Impressions.   I AM A SLIDESCRIBE DEALER AND WILL
PROVIDE LABELS TO REGISTERED USERS AT PRICES BELOW NEW YORK MAIL ORDER PRICES.



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     WHY REGISTER?    WHY REGISTER?     WHY REGISTER?     WHY REGISTER?


     In addition to the utilities referenced above, registered owners now

     get a version with special printer drivers for LQ-850 compatible

     24 pin printers such as the popular Panasonic KX-P1124i.


     WHY REGISTER?    WHY REGISTER?     WHY REGISTER?     WHY REGISTER?
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SLIDE.PC REGISTRATION.

I wish to register my use of SLIDE.PC.  Enclosed find $25.00 ($30.00 foreign).
Please send a copy of the latest version, complete with manual and utilities.

Name: ________________________________

ADDR: ________________________________    Send to:  Lynn Gerig
                                                    6417 Morgan Road
ADDR: ________________________________              Monroeville
                                                    IN  46773  U.S.A.
CITY: ________________________________

STATE/PROV: __________________________      _____   5 1/4" disk

ZIP: _________________________________      _____   3 1/2" disk



