******************************************************* This is a copy of TimeMan v3.42F for the Psion S3a/3c ONLY. It is a SHAREWARE time management program. THE AUTHOR (P.K.Spencer of Aylesbury,England) SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO YOU OR YOUR SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF USING THE PROGRAM. ******************************************************** PLEASE NOTE: TIMEMAN WILL *NOT* RUN ON THE NEW PSION SIENA MODELS DUE TO THE SCREEN LIMITATIONS. IT DOES HOWEVER, RUN ON THE NEW 3c MODELS. INSIDE THE ZIP *************** Timeman.opa (program file) Timeman.txt (this file) Timeman.hlp (help file) Timeman.cnv (Conversions Data) ********************************************************** * VERY IMPORTANT NOTE!! * ********************************************************** Please install the on-line help as this is a very in-depth guide to all of the programs features. I don't like long read me files because people tend to just skip them and end up not knowing how to use the program. To this end I've tried to keep the file as short and as small as possible. This means that none of the features are explained and that there is no in-depth "how to use me" guide. However, all of this is in the file "TimeMan.hlp" and if you want to know how to use TimeMan then you NEED to install the help, after all, once you get the hang of it the help can be deleted later! NEW USER INSTALLATION ********************* Put TimeMan.opa in the \APP directory on any drive. Then create a directory called M:\TIMEMAN\ and into this put the conversion file (Timeman.cnv). If you like, you can create this directory on another disk too and then add the help file to it. The help file can go on any disk, as can the .OPA but all the ini files and the conversions file MUST go on drive M (Internal). Then install Timeman using Psion+I from the System Screen. Files called "Timeman.ini" and "Reminder.ini" will be created in the \TIMEMAN directory of the Internal drive, these holds all of the crucial settings. WHEN you register a file called "Timeman.reg" is placed in the \TIMEMAN directory so that the program recognises you as a kind-hearted, registered user! UPGRADING FORM EARLIER VERSIONS ******************************* To do this, you must very simply do the following. Overwrite the TimeMan.opa and TimeMan.hlp files from their old destinations. The upgrade tracker will handle the rest so sit back and watch it! If you were using v3.3 before, then all of your old settings can be salvaged. If you tested a beta copy or using v3.41F, the settings are not changed so no major alterations will be made. RevTran ********* This program has been protected against reverse-translation to the best of my abilities and ANY ATTEMPT TO HACK AND/OR REVERSE-TRANSLATE THIS PROGRAM IN ANY WAY IS IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW! About the Prog ************** I wrote this prog because I wanted to have a collection of general time management utilities. After much development (spending far much more time than I should have done on the code), I thought that the program was in an acceptable state to be publically released, and more importantly, to be of use to other 3a users. Now, TimeMan has become a sort of "Swiss Army Knife" of applications, with many very useful features all grouped under 1 shell. About the Author **************** P.K.Spencer is a 16 year old from Aylesbury. I have very little OPL experience and I'm learning to write programs. This is one of my first attempts and I have now managed to reach quite an advanced level, this version is wildly superior to any earlier versions. The Prog appears to have no bugs but if you find any or have any comments/suggestions for future versions then I welcome your input either by: E-Mail on nicko@nildram.co.uk or 106023,676 on CIS OR by Snail-Mail at : 10 Prebendal Court Oxford Road Aylesbury Bucks HP19 3EY Updates of TimeMan can be found on my web page at: http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~nicko/ Disabled Features ****************** In the unregistered version I have kept back a few items as an incentive to register. Firstly there are some nag screens that appear, next you can only have analog clocks and not digital - I have found that digital clocks are more popular. Apart from this, the rest of the program is fully working so use, enjoy, REGISTER :-) Registering *********** TimeMan v3.42F is distributed as Shareware. To register the program on Compuserve, GO SWREG 11633, otherwise you must: Send 8 UKP OR a foreign currency equivalent PLUS 10% to my Snail-Mail address with either your E-Mail address or with a an SAE. This will enable me to send you your personalised Key-Code to unlock the program's features and banish the nags forever. When registered you will be entitled to any future upgrades FREE, if you have E-Mail access then I'll mail you to tell you when or before they're released. You also get a direct say in future developments and more importantly a clear mind. 8 UKP isn't a lot to register and it'll help me develop future versions (and other programs). I don't have much time free as I'm doing my GCSE's so I need an incentive :-) How to Use TimeMan ****************** The first time you run TimeMan you will be presented with 6 world clocks, this is essentially the main interface of the program, although there are far more features to it and you can also alter the interface via the diamond key. AT ANY TIME YOU CAN CONSULT THE ON-LINE HELP (providing it's present) FOR MORE INFO. These clocks display 6 different times for 6 different places in the world - allowing you to view 6 places consequtively, something the 3a doesn't do normally. The times ARE NOT taken from the World database as this allows the user more freedom and you can enter places on a more regional basis, this I have found to be of more use. From within the program there is the menu that has lots of different features accesable from it. Most of them are fairly self-evident and by accessing them you can usually work out what to do, however the help file contains full explanations Features ********* -Consequtive viewing of 6 differnt world clocks, each with customisable time, place and a line of text. -Customisable Daily/Hourly Reminders -Find Easter Sunday feature -Find the name of a date feature -Fully in-depth On-line help -Stopwatch (countup AND countdwon) -Easy linking/launching of most of the 3a's built in apps -Quick Dialer -Voice Memos -Quick Notes -Battery Checker -Alarms NOW WITH VARIABLE SOUND!! -PLUS MANY MORE USEFUL FEATURES, explore the help and the program itself! Thanks to... ************* My whole-hearted thanks goto FRANCIS CREESE (Datalink BBS) for his excellent support and for testing some of my earlier copies and making suggestions, also for his memory checker code. Without all of his help I could never have got the program into such an acceptable state. I would also like to thank STEVE LITCHFIELD for his help and suggestions. Alex Wilbur and John Boyce were both also a *great* help in providing me with bits of code for a)Quick Calc and b)Launching Draw, repectively. Other Programs by the Author: ***************************** Have you tried PassAgn? The .zip to look out for is "PASAGN18.ZIP" as this is the latest version (v1.8F). This program will add password protection to the S3a Agenda and once installed it appears just like the "Agenda" app so not many could tell the difference! This program is also available from my web page. ******************************************************************** ************The History of TimeMan in the Public Eyes!************** ******************************************************************** Changes v2.7a(first release) to v2.8 ************************************* -Extra error handling added -Totally different registration system, the code is now defined from the user's name -Fixed bug of countdown timer window remaining open if you pressed escape on the time dialog -Fixed bug of countup and countdown timer's windows remaining open if escape was pressed during a pause -Auto zooming of font for name of place depending on length Changes from v2.8 to v3.0 ************************** -Improved error handling added -Memory trap - if 55-60k of FREE System Memory isn't available then the program shuts down -Quick Voice Memos added -Quick Note Taking added -REMOVAL OF SOME REGISTRATION NAGS :-)) -Fixed a small bug when a new settings file is created. Changes from v3.0 to v3.2 ************************** -Alarms added, they can now also contain variable sounds (no support for custom sounds yet) -Improved memory handling/detection -More error handling/recognition -Settings file changed - program recognises you're an upgrader and creates a new one. -Bigger font on the stopwatches :-) -Battery Checker -Voice Memo no longer uses Record - it starts recording immediately so there are less key presses - length defined via preferences -Tidy Voice Memos option (you can also play a memo from here to see if it's still needed) -Preferences: clock type, voice memo length, confirm exit and default alarm sound are set via this -Voice Memo and Quick Note now allow more than 10 files (upto 99!) -Quick Dialer added -Battery Checker added -A few more features that I can't remember off-hand..... Changes from v3.2 to v3.3 ************************* -Variable screen options - press diamond key -Upgrade tracker - watch it guide you through the prosess! -Lottery predictor -Quick Memo Playback -System Memory Checker -Conversions Module -File Manager Module -Help detectabele from ALL menus -A few more once again.... Changes Since v3.3 ****************** -Daily/Hourly Reminders -Updated File Manager -Old bugs from v3.x fixed -Faster drawing of clocks -VAT Calculator added -Edit Memo option to edit/view existing quick notes -Tidy notes option to delete old/unwanted quick notes -.PIC Viewer/Editor - view/edit all your favourite .PIC files! -Quick Calc -Better Memory Manager and Error Handler -A few more... ;-) Version 3.42F - Minor improvments of v3.41F - not a major upgrade RELEASED Saturday 12/10/1996 P.K.Spencer