%create%
                               CREATE NEW RECORDS



 To add new records to your database, highlite CREATE then press the ENTER
 KEY or type C when viewing the MAIN MENU.

 You will be given a ITEM entry screen to enter the record key for the new 
 record. The KEY field consist the ITEM NUMBER. This KEY will be used in all
 subsequent accesses to your database file.

 Refer to DATA ENTRY help for valid data entry key functions during input of
 the records.

 If at any time during the input of the ITEM number you need help, press F1
 for a popup help screen and then select the help function you need from 
 that menu.
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 When the ITEM number is entered and accepted you are then given a blank
 data entry screen to continue inputting additional information about that
 item. Once all data fields are entered and accepted, you are prompted to
 Continue or eXit.  If you wish to continue adding new records, press C for
 a new ITEM entry screen.  If you are finished adding new records, press X
 to return to the MAIN MENU.
*END*
%modify%
                             MODIFY EXISTING RECORDS


 To MODIFY records in your database, highlite MODIFY then press the ENTER
 KEY or type M when viewing the MAIN MENU.
 
 The MODIFY option has a pulldown menu which allows you to choose to either
 modify Records or Stock.

 Records:
        If you select Records the complete record is available to you
        for modifications.

 Stock:
        If you select Stock the complete record is displayed but you can
        only modify two fields on the screen. They are quanity on-hand and
        quanity sold.  Once these two fields are changed and accepted
        their corresponding total fields are automatically updated.

 eXit:  Selecting eXit returns you to the Main Menu.

 Quick picks are (R)ecords, (S)tock, e(X)it.
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 Before you can Modify a record in your database, you first need to find it.
 You will be given a ITEM entry screen to enter the ITEM number of the record
 you wish to modify.
    
 Refer to DATA ENTRY help for valid data entry key functions during the
 modification of the record.

 Once all fields are modified and accepted, you are prompted to Continue or 
 eXit. If you wish to continue modifying records, press C for a new ITEM
 entry screen.  If you are finished modifying, press X to return to the
 MAIN MENU.
*END*
%delete%
                             DELETE EXISTING RECORDS



 To DELETE records in your database, highlite DELETE then press the ENTER
 KEY or type D when viewing the MAIN MENU.

 Before you can Delete a record in your database, you first need to find it.
 You will be given a ITEM entry screen to enter the ITEM number of the record
 you wish to delete.
    
 Refer to DATA ENTRY help for valid data entry key functions during the entry
 of the ITEM number.  

 Once the record has been found and displayed, you are prompted to confirm
 the delete procedure.  If you choose Continue the record is deleted.  If
 you choose eXit the record is not deleted.  Either way you are prompted to 
 Continue or eXit. If you wish to continue deleting records, press C for a 
 new ITEM entry screen.  If you are through deleting, press X to return to 
 the MAIN MENU.
*END* 
%retrieve%
                            RETRIEVE EXISTING RECORDS


 To RETRIEVE existing records in your database, highlite RETRIEVE then 
 press the ENTER key or type R when viewing the MAIN MENU.  You are then 
 presented with a pulldown menu with the following selections:
    
 First:
       Selecting First positions the data file to the first record in the
       file and displays it on the screen.

 Last:
       Selecting Last positions the data file to the last record in the
       file and displays it on the screen.

 Next:
       Selecting Next positions the data file to the next record in
       sequence in the data file and displays it on the screen. This
       procedure can be used to view every record, one after another,
       all the way to the end of the database. When the end of the
       database is reached, a message is displayed to inform you of such.

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 Previous:
       Selecting Previous positions the data file to the previous, or prior
       record in sequence in the database and displays it on the screen.
       In this manner, you can back up all the way to the beginning of the
       database.  When the front of the database is reached, a message is
       displayed to inform you of such.
    
 loCate:
       Selecting loCate allows you to enter a record key to locate a 
       specific record.  If the record is located it is displayed on the
       screen. If the record is not located, a message is displayed to
       inform you of such.  You are then prompted either to Continue
       locating records or to eXit back to the RETRIEVE pulldown menu.  

 Search:
       Selecting Search allows you to enter any part of the ITEM description
       to search on.  Once a record is located that has this value in it,
       the record is displayed on the screen.  You are prompted to Continue
       searching for records that match or to eXit.  This procedure continues
       until you reach the end of the data file or you elect to eXit.  If
       you select eXit you are returned to the MAIN MENU but if you select
       to Continue you are returned to the RETRIEVE pulldown.
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 Delete:
       Once a record is selected and is in view you have the option to delete
       the record.  You are prompted to confirm the delete procedure.  If
       you select Continue the record is deleted or if you select eXit the 
       record is not deleted.  You are prompted that the record is deleted
       or the record is not deleted.  You then have a choice to either return
       to MAIN MENU or the RETRIVE pulldown.  If you choose Continue you are
       returned to RETRIEVE pulldown but if you choose eXit you returned to
       the MAIN MENU.

 Modify: 
       Once a record is selected and is in view you have the option to modify
       the record.  You are prompted that the record is modified. You then
       have a choice to either return to MAIN MENU or the RETRIVE pulldown.
       If you choose Continue you are returned to RETRIEVE pulldown but if
       you choose eXit you returned to the MAIN MENU.

 eXit: Selecting eXit returns you to the Main Menu.
    
 Quick picks are (F)irst, (L)ast, (N)ext, (P)revious, lo(C)ate,
                 (S)earch, (D)elete, (M)odify, e(X)it.
*END*
%print%    
                                   PRINT

 To PRINT existing records or reports in your database, highlite PRINT
 then press the ENTER key or type P when viewing the MAIN MENU.  You are
 then presented with a pulldown menu with the following selections:

 Records:
        Selecting Records from the pulldown menu will allow you to print
        a specific record. You will be given a blank ITEM entry screen to
        enter the key of the record you wish to print. Once the record is
        found you are prompted to Continue or eXit.  If you wish to print 
        the record, press Continue and the record will be printed, else 
        press X and the record will not be printed.
    
 rePort:
        Selecting rePort from the pulldown menu will display a popup menu
        of the reports that are available to you. Select the report you
        wish and it will be printed.
    
 eXit:  Selecting eXit returns you to the MAIN MENU.

 Quick picks are (R)ecord, re(P)ort, e(X)it.
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 Ytd Sales Report:
        Selecting this option will produce a report of all sales year to
        date.

 Low Inventory Report:
        Selecting this option will produce a report of all items that need
        to be reordered for stock to maintain low threshold limit.

 Inventory Price List:
        Selecting this option will produce a report of all items in the
        inventory and show you your profit or loss margin on each item.

 Start New Year:
        Selecting this option will produce a YTD SALES REPORT and clear
        all fields to zero. ie (ytd sales) (total sales).

 eXit: Selecting eXit returns you to the PRINT pulldown. 

 Quick picks are (Y)td Sales Report, (L)ow Inventory Report,
                 (I)nventory Price List, (S)tart New Year, e(X)it. 
*END*
%other%    
                                  OTHER



 To view additional functions avaliable to you under OTHER on the MAIN 
 MENU, highlite OTHER then press the ENTER key or type O when viewing the 
 MAIN MENU.  You are then presented with a pulldown menu with the following 
 selections:

 System:
        Selecting System from the pulldown menu allows you to exit to the
        DOS operating system.  Once in DOS type EXIT and press the ENTER 
        key to return to PC-INVENTORY+.

 Help:
        Selecting Help from the pulldown menu pops up a help menu screen. 
        Select the help function you need from that menu.  

 eXit:  Selecting eXit returns you to the MAIN MENU.

 Quick picks are (S)ystem, (H)elp, e(X)it.
*END*
%dataentry%
                               DATA ENTRY



    The following is a description of how certain keys function during 
    data entry.

    Pressing the ESCape, RETURN/ENTER, UPARROW, or DOWNARROW keys terminate
    field input.
        
    BACKSPACE and the RIGHT ARROW and LEFT ARROW keys can be used to position
    the cursor during entry.  Naturally, the HOME and END keys work in a
    predictable manner as do the INSert and DELete keys. The HOME key
    positions the cursor at the start of the field, END to end of the field.
    The INSert key inserts a space at the current cursor position (pushing
    the contents of the field to the right).  DELete deletes the character at
    the cursor location (dragging the contents of the field to the left).
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    When a field is full and RETURN/ENTER has not been struck, the cursor
    waits at the end of the field for RETURN/ENTER to be pressed.  You may
    also press Backspace, HOME, or LEFT ARROW - this allows the field to be
    edited again.

    The cursor shape indicates whether or not data can be entered or if you
    are beyond the fields edge.  The cursor is half size (bottom half) when
    data can be entered, and half size (top half) when you are beyond the
    edge of the field.

    BELLs automatically ring when you strike an invalid key or attempt to
    enter data beyond the edge of the field.  

    Pressing CONTROL ENTER at any time during the input of your data will
    terminate input of the form immediately.

    Pressing the ESC key will terminate input and discard the form you are
    entering.  You will be returned to the previous function executed.
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    When the last data field is entered and accepted you are prompted to
    press the ENTER key to accept data or any other key to edit the fields
    again.  If you are in the CREATE mode and you press ENTER the record is
    added to the database.  Likewise if you are in the MODIFY mode the record
    is modified.
*END*
%end of file%
