
Program:   PC-TIMECARD 1.0  Copyright (C) 1992
Author:    Timothy Dang
Address:   913 N. Kenmore Ave.
           Los Angeles, CA 90029
Tested by: The Software Labs
Phone:     Available for registered users only.


Quick start:

1. You must run TIMECFG.EXE to configure the program in accordance with state
   state law and your company policies.  Do this only once!
   - Type  Floppy  [Enter]  to setup program for floppy usage.
   - Type  TIM C:  [Enter]  to install TIMECARD onto your hard disk.
     You can install this program to your hard drive D, E, etc.
     This installation will create a directory called "TIMECARD."
   Note: TIMECARD program must be run from the same directory where the program
         is located!

2. Now, you can run TIMECARD.EXE.

3. You must now go in to the MANAGER MENU.  The program will ask you for a
   password.  The password is REGISTER.

4. Now, select ADD NEW EMPLOYEE.  This option allows you to enter the employee
   names and employee Identification numbers.  If you don't what number to
   give to an employee, use their social security number.

5. Once you have entered all your employees, go back to the MAIN MENU.  Your
   employees can start log in and out.


Features in the MAIN MENU:

DAILY LOG IN/OUT - This is self-explanatory!

LUNCH - If your company pays for LUNCH then your employees should use this
        option to log out and log back in their lunches.

BREAK - If you company pays for BREAK then your employees should use this
        option to log out and log back in their breaks.

VIEW INDIVIDUAL HOURS - This option allows your employees to see their regular,
                        overtime, and double time hours.

    NOTE: If an employee makes a mistake, everyday totals after the mistake may
          not show up properly until it is fix!  This is not a bug but a free
          form database setup!  The next version will have a fixed form 
          database! (Employee will fall into 3 shifts: Day Shift, Swing, and
          Graveyard).

MANAGER MENU - This go to the MANAGER MENU.

CHECK ALL HOURS - This option is for supervisors.  It allows the current shift
                  supervisor to preview all the log in/out mistakes.

EXIT - This option is reserved for NETWORK VERSION.  This program has not been
       tested on any network system.  Next upgrade will work with NETWORK
       system.  The program can only be exit from the MANAGER MENU.



Features in the MANAGER MENU:

ADD NEW EMPLOYEE - This is self-explanatory.

TERMINATION - To remove an employee from the payroll.

IT'S PAYDAY - This option totals all employees hours, overtime, and double
              time and prints the result to disk; Copies all hour files to
              BACKUP subdirectory for emergency recovery; Copies all hour
              files(Ex. 1001.hrs), MANAGER.ACT, and HOURS.PRN to another drive.
              This option should only be used after the last shift on the pay-
              day has ended.
              WARNING: You must have a blank formatted disk ready or have more
                       than one drive on your hard disk.  This program will not
                       backup files onto the same drive.  Why? Because that the
                       way the program works!
              Both HOURS.PRN and MANAGER.ACT reports are in an ASCII format.
              This means they can be loaded into any word processors
              (WordPerfect, MS Word, PC-Write, WordStar, etc.) and print the
              above reports to any laser or dot matrix printers.  I am
              currently working on printer drivers for laser printers, so be 
              patient.  MANAGER.ACT is a report showing each employee regular
              hours, overtime, double time, and the total of company's regular,
              overtime, double time hours.
              HOURS.PRN is a timecard report for employee to sign and 
              acknowledge that their hours are correct.  This report shows
              every logging in/out with regular, overtime, double time for each
              employee.  HOLIDAY PAY is in the work. If it is not in this 
              version it will be in the next version.  This feature will be
              incorporated in to the IT'S PAYDAY function.

EDIT TIMECARD - This option can change, add, and delete hours.

CHANGE PASSWORD - This option is available for registered users only.
                  Hey, this program is fully functional!  I got to do something
                  to get to make a living!  Remember, registration is only $99!

GO BACK TO MAIN MENU - This is self-explanatory.

QUIT - bye!




Requirements:   * Dual floppy system or a hard disk (strongly recommended).
                * 512K RAM (Will work with 256K but not recommended!).
                * MS or IBM DOS 3.x or higher.

Supports:       * MONO and COLORS.

Recommendation: * 40 employees if you are running on a floppy system.
                  If you have more than 40 employees, you should run the
                  program on a system from a hard disk.
                * Number of employees is limited by the amount of memory on
                  your computer.
                * A math co-processor will definitely help.


What do you get when you registered?

1. A phone number for technical support!
2. 2 free upgrades.
3. The module that allows you to change the password.
4. 50% off on any future upgrades.

None registered users will miss these future versions:

1. Network compatible version. In the process of testing!
2. A TSR (memory resident) version that will pop over any software application
   for logging in or out. 
3. Tardiness report, employee tracking system, Employee Warning Report, 
   Total Labor Cost Report, etc.
4. Hey, it's your lost if you don't register.


To all customers,

     I welcome any suggestions you can mustard up!


To all programmers who are writing or have a payroll program:

     This program can be a nice enhancement to your program.
     PC-TIMECARD source code is availble for a reasonable price!


Credits:

 * Michael Hobbs - For his VGA Clock Screen.
 * Many thanks to the employees at The Software Labs for testing and finding
   all the bugs (PC-TIMECARD has been tested for over a year).
 * Thanks to Borland Turbo C 2.0.
 * Thanks to my wife for putting up with me.
 * Thanks to my colleagues for their input.
 * Lastly, thanking myself for being stupid enough to spend an entire year
   writing this program.

If you are interested in a NETWORK version NOW!  A friend from The Software
Labs is also writing a TIMECARD program in FOXPRO.  His version will be
available sometime in MAY or JUNE of 1992.  Check with The Software Labs for
info.
