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       MotelMAX v2.50 - July 1995 - ( Standard Version - 50 Rooms )
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          MotelMAX is a full working business shareware program designed
     to manage Hotels, Motels, Resorts or Bed & Breakfasts.  It handles
     reservations, advance deposits, guest check-in / check-out and
     provides extensive reports on your business activity, also it's a
     powerful mail manager permitting up to 6 custom letters you can
     design for confirming reservations and deposits or for developing
     marketing strategies.

          The program comes preset with sample data so you can begin
     using MotelMAX right away.  You can customize the set-up as you
     go along by adding your own rooms and rates.  Later, refer to the
     file MOTELMAX.TXT for detailed instructions in setting up and using
     the program.  Registered users receive a 110 page manual.  The
     manual contains an illustrated tutorial that manages in 30 minutes
     to train new users in running the program.

          Refer to the file ORDER.TXT for information on how to order by
     phone or fax.

          MotelMAX is a shareware program and is provided for your full
     evaluation.  All data entered into this evaluation copy exports
     automatically into the registered version.  When you register your
     copy, you do not have to start over or re-key anything.

     Benefits of Registration
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          When you become a registered user of MotelMAX, you receive:

          * the latest version of the program with all shareware notices
          removed.

          * a printed, illustrated user manual - 110 pages.

          * 90 days of free technical support.

          * notification of upgrades, additional features and companion
          programs.

          * a personalized copy of the program stamped with your
          Property or Site Name (max 35 characters) to replace the
          phrase 'MotelMAX - EVALUATION VERSION' that appears on screens
          and printouts in the shareware version.

          * an additional feature to add new usernames and passwords.

          * the ability to limit each user's access to only those
          portions of the program you designate.  Typically, you will
          want access to accounting information limited to only a few
          users.

          * an export option that can export transactions from MotelMAX
          to QuickBooks or Quicken (Intuit Software).  You can select
          transactions by date, shift or month number and export each
          itemized transaction or a summary transaction for each
          account.  MotelMAX even builds the account, chart of accounts
          or categories for you.

          * an option to export guest addresses to file formats used by
          word processing programs to print labels and form letters.


     Hardware Requirements
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          This program requires an 80386SX based computer or better.
     It will not run on PC-XT or PC-AT computers.  You need to have DOS
     version 3.3 or higher.  It is recommended that you have DOS 5.00 or
     later.


     MotelMAX Update
     ---------------

          If you are updating from a prior version of MotelMAX (before
     version 2.50), refer to the file MOTELMAX.TXT for updating
     instructions.  This file also contains installation and set-up
     information.


     Packing List
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          If you receive MotelMAX from a bulletin board, the entire
     program and all files will be packed into a single file called
     MOTEL250.ZIP, MTLMAX.ZIP or MTLMAX.EXE.  Once you unpack the
     ZIP file, you should have the following files:

             MotelMAX.EXE  - MotelMAX Program File
             Clr.dbf       - data files
             Gnl.dbf
             Gst.dbf
             Lbl.dbf
             Prnt.dbf
             Rtb.dbf
             Trv.dbf
             Usr.dbf
             Rcd.dbf
             Sys.dbf
             Spc.dbf
             Ltt.dbf
             Ltt.fpt
             Hlp.dbf
             Hlp.fpt
             MotelMAX.TXT  - User Manual
             VENDOR.TXT    - vendor distribution information.
             ORDER.TXT     - registration / order form.
             README.TXT    - this text file
             FILE_ID.DIZ   - BBS identification.


     Printing the MotelMAX User Manual
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          Once you complete the installation, you can print a copy of
     the MotelMAX User Manual (23 pages).  The manual is in a file
     called MotelMAX.TXT.  Print the file using the DOS print
     command:  PRINT MotelMAX.TXT <Enter><Enter>


     MotelMAX - Misc
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     Time Sensitive - MotelMAX is date and time sensitive.  Be
     sure your computer is set to the correct date and time.

     Printer Set-up - MotelMAX prints some reports in
     condensed or compressed print mode.  It needs to know
     what kind of printer you are using and the correct
     printer codes to make your printer work in compressed
     mode.  If you have any trouble locating these codes,
     please contact us.  We have printer codes for several
     hundred printers, too many to list here.  Configuring
     MotelMAX for your printer is very simple, once you know
     the printer codes.

     MotelMAX can be installed in any directory.  It does not
     create any subdirectories.

     Press <F1> in most browse tables for important help
     information.


     MotelMAX v2.50 Update Info
     --------------------------

     You can update from any prior version of MotelMAX to version 2.50.
     However, it is recommended that you update from either version
     2.31 or version 2.40 only.  If you have an earlier version of MotelMAX
     prior to 2.31, first update to v2.40 then to v2.50.  We can provide
     the necessary files when you register.  This ensures all your data
     is correctly carried forward.

     Updating version 2.40.  Install MotelMAX v2.50 into a directory
     called \TEST.  Copy these files from your \TEST directory into
     the directory where v2.40 is installed:

        MOTELMAX.EXE    && main program engine
        HLP.DBF         && updated help info
        HLP.FPT
        LTT.DBF         && new letter format.  You will need to
        LTT.FPT         &&   rekey your letters.
        LBL.DBF         && label printing set-up.

     Updating v2.31.  Copy all of the above files into the directory
     where you have v2.31 installed.  Next copy this one additional
     file:

        SPC.DBF         && folio parameters.

     Use the \TEST directory to view the new features in MotelMAX
     v2.50.  When you are ready, change to the directory where you
     normally run MotelMAX and start the program with this
     command: MOTELMAX NEW <Enter>.  All your old data will be
     reformatted to the new file structures.

     Delete the copy of MotelMAX in the \TEST directory to save
     disk space.
