Welcome to COMTRAC vers 1.1, the shareware company tracker. Plan on pressing the HELP (F1) key while running COMTRAC and reading COMTRAC.DOC. You have my permission and encouragement to copy this program and distribute it to bulletin boards and user groups as long as: o The program and files are not modified in any way o The name "COMTRC11.ARC" must be used on bulletin boards COMTRAC version 1.1 should contain the following files: PROGRAM & HELP FILES co.exe - the executable program comtrc11.hlp - the help text file (do not modify!) read.me - this readme file, you're reading it comtrac.doc - more extensive documentation cofix.exe - program to fix up broken data/index files cofix.doc - doc on cofix program DATA FILES comtrac.dt - company data file comtrac.hdr - parameter file comtrac.nx0 - index file comtrac.nx1 - " " comtrac.nx2 - " " CUSTOM FORM FILES comtrac.lbl - ASCII mailing label file (one-up labels only) comtrac.1 - custom form 1 comtrac.2 - " " 2 comtrac.3 - " " 3 comtrac.4 - " " 4 comtrac.5 - " " 5 comtrac.wp - WordPerfect Mail/Merge file INSTALLATION NOTES HARD DISK USERS Simply create a subdirectory on your hard disk, call it "\comtrac". Copy all the files into "\comtrac". Type in "co" to run. FLOPPY USERS You can simply run COMTRAC from one floppy. Type in "co" to run. NOTE: If the HELP screens do not come up, make sure that "FILES=20" is set in your "config.sys" file. If you don't know what a "config.sys" file is, consult your DOS manual or local DOS guru. If you don't have a "true" IBM compatible and the intro screen doesn't appear. Try to reboot your system and enter "SET BIOS=1" at the DOS prompt before running COMTRAC. FEATURES: Mail/merge functions - create form letters, rolodex cards, envelopes, one-up mailing labels with an ASCII text editor or using the ASCII text facility of your favorite word processor. Autodial - COMTRAC will dial the phone for you if you have a modem connected to a phone handset. Phone call logging - COMTRAC will keep a history of the last 15 calls made to a contact at the company, allowing you to track the progress of telephone contacts. Phone call time logging - a timer comes up during phone calls if you need to keep track of time spent on the phone. Letter/correspondence logging - keeps a log of letters/correspondence sent and received to the company. Form letters are automatically recorded. Contact appointment dates - COMTRAC will keep track of the 15 appointment dates, reminders or call backs. Quick access of companies - simply enter the first few characters of the company name to call it up. On-line help - Extensive context sensitive help is available at all input prompts. 6 month, 3 month and 1 month calendars in easy to access menus. CUSTOM FORM LETTERS, ENVELOPES, ROLODEX CARDS The FORM files - comtrac.lbl comtrac.1 comtrac.2 comtrac.3 comtrac.4 comtrac.5 can be modified to suit your needs. The following fields are defined in COMTRAC: *d1 - current date (format - 31 Jan 88) *d2 - current date (format - January 31, 1988) *d3 - current date (format - 01/31/88) *t1 - current time (format - 15:23:43) military *t2 - current time (format - 15:23) military *t3 - current time (format - 03:23:43) standard *t4 - current time (format - 03:23) standard *na - company name *a1 - address line 1 *a2 - address line 2 *st - two letter state abbreviation *ST - spelled out state *ci - city name *zi - zip code *co - contact name *de - dear salutation *ti - title of contact *me - memo field *pr - product *si - SIC code *po - phone One *pt - phone Two *p0 - printer code 0 *p1 - printer code 1 . ... ... *p7 - printer code 7 See the FORM FILES supplied with COMTRAC for examples. DO's and DONT'S Be sure to make regular backups of the data files. If you don't know how to make backups, refer to the BACKUP program in your DOS documentation. Do NOT exit COMTRAC by shutting off the power. Please exit the program "gracefully" by pressing ESC until the 'Exit Menu?' question comes up. Do NOT modify the help file. If you do, COMTRAC will become confused when asked for help. Incorrect help is worse than no help at all. Do have fun with the program. Most questions can be answered by trying in out on the system. COMTRAC REGISTRATION To register call toll free (800) 628-2828 extension 581 or mail a check for $30 plus $5 shipping/handling to: Ed Trujillo P.O. Box 23052 Albuquerque, NM 87192-1052 Operators are available 24 hours a day for orders only. For information contact Ed Trujillo at the above PO box. All orders sent by UPS. Registration entitles you to the following: o one update disk (5 1/4 only) o notification of new updates/products o ASCII import program o calendar generating program o limited telephone support The calendar generating program, COMCAL, combines all REMINDERS for all contacts in a file system and prints them neatly under a monthly calendar suitable for posting. In addition to COMTRAC, I have also developed the following products : CONTACT - Contact tracking system very similar to COMTRAC except the emphasis is on keeping track of people instead of companies, products etc. $30 registration fee PERINV - Personal inventory system. Keeps track of items in the household for insurance purposes. $10 donation PHONEMSG - Phone message TSR for secretaries. Displays a popup window similar to the "While You Were Out" message pads. Allows the later retrieval of messages for each individual. $10 donation VMSYS - Vehicle maintenance system. Keeps track of gas receipts, oil changes and repairs. Data is presented in a 13 month bar chart format and scheduled services are "predicted" based on average miles driven per day. $35 registration fee VMSYS+ - Vehicle maintenance system professional . Similar to VMSYS but additionally records mileage logs for tax purposes. A working demo will appear on the bulletin boards shortly. Price not set. All programs are located in different bulletin boards across the country especially ones in Albuquerque. If you have problems locating them let me know. You can reach me on on Compuserve 73700,277 or GEnie at E.TRUJILLO as well as the PO Box if you have questions. Unfortunately, the operators on the 800 number cannot answer questions. Enjoy, Ed (1 May 88)