   MATCHBASE(C) MATCHMAKING DATABASE PROGRAM (DEMO VERSION).
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       YOU MUST HAVE YOUR FILES= COMMAND IN THE CONFIG.SYS FILE SET TO
       FILES=20 OR GREATER TO RUN MATCHBASE!

       MatchBase was developed over 4 years ago and it has been used by
       dating services all over the United States.  It is well tested and
       is virtually bug-free.  Some of the features that it can provide 
       for you are listed below:

       First uncompress all of The MatchBase(c) Data Base files into
       one directory, or choose Install MatchBase(c) DEMO if you are using   
       the install program. Now enter MATCHBASE and press enter to begin the 
       program.  Choose Client Updates/Deletions from the Client menu and 
       then press <Page Down> key.  You are now browsing current Active 
       clients!  For more features and info, read below and see MATCHBAS.TXT

       NOTE:  You can only enter a limited number of records in the DEMO
       version of MatchBase.  If you exceed this number you will not be
       allowed to use certain functions, and should re-install the program
       if you want to test it further.  

       See information below on how you can order the FULL version of
       MatchBase.  Entering clients work the same as when modifying/editing
       except that a new record is added to the database when entering new.

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       FEATURES
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       - Write/Save customized FORM letters and send them to only the clients
         that you determine.  The letters can then be folded and inserted 
         into standard window envelopes.  You don't need to type addresses
         any more!

       - Automatic HOLD time, ACTIVE time and age updates, keeps your client
         data up-to-date without anything being done on your part!  Just 
         choose a menu option.

       - Build QUERIES (questions) to look at specific customers for example:
         "all males between the ages of 30-40 with a college education and
         no kids."

       - REPORT builder lets you design and customize your own reports.  This
         can be combined with the query builder to allow you to create any
         kind of report that you want.

       - Sort and search your clients in any order that you want.

       - Name your reports and queries and save them to disk for later use,
         no need to re-type them.

       - Create Avery labels for sending out custom mailing, promotional 
         offers, postcards, etc.

       - When clients are matched the person that they are matched to is
         automatically placed in their notes field and in the notes field
         of the person that they are matched to, providing you with complete
         documentation of every match that has been made.

       - Match up your clients and print them on carbon forms that go right
         into the mail box!  The forms are carboned so that the information
         about the clients only appears on the inside,  the information is
         completely customizable, letting you design your own referral form
         to create promotional offers and print them on specific dates/times
         or whenever you want.  We can tell you where to order these forms
         that will allow you to zip out your referrals in the mail with the
         use of any dot matrix printer.

       - Separate storage areas for viewing active and inactive clients 
         allows you to do marketing/sales reasearch on lost sales, or to
         move inactive clients to active status as needed.

       - Easy updates and deletions of all pertinent information for each
         customer, including education, occupation, number of kids, Ad source
         and an unlimited Notes field.

       - Completely upgradeable and expandable, to allow you to add new 
         features as your needs grow.

       MEMBERSHIP TYPES
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       MatchBase can handle any type of Membership type that you would like.
       By allowing the user to determine the query before the hold or 
       active updates are done, MatchBase is completely flexible.  You
       can determine your own criteria that you would want to use for
       updating the HOLD and ACTIVE time, however there is one rule which
       is not customizable.  If a client has the letters "Ref" (the first
       letter must be capitalized), then this signals MatchBase that this
       is a 'referral' type membership which means that this client will have
       their active time reduced every time that they are matched.  This
       can be used to track those members who sign on for a specific number
       of matches.

       'QUICK' QUICK GUIDE!
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       First uncompress all of The MatchBase(c) Data Base files into
       one directory.   Now enter MATCHBASE and press enter to begin the 
       program.  Choose Client Updates/Deletions from the Client menu and 
       then press <Page Down> key.  You are now browsing current Active 
       clients!  For more features and info, read below and see MATCHBAS.TXT

       NOTE:  Entering new clients is NOT allowed in this demo version.
       See information below on how you can order the FULL version of
       MatchBase.  Entering clients work the same as when modifying/editing
       except that a new record is added to the database when entering new.

        FOR MORE IN-DEPTH PROGRAM INFORMATION REFER TO MATCHBAS.TXT INCLUDED
        WITHIN THIS ZIP FILE.

        I. INTRODUCTION

        SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION
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        Thank you for trying out MatchBase(c) Data Base.

        SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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        To run this software, you will need an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2
        or compatible computer with a minimum of 640K of memory and a
        hard disk.

        No other software is required (except for the DOS operating
        system).  However, I strongly recommend that you obtain a
        back up utility for your hard disk.  Your data files should
        be backed up any time you've made significant changes! (DON'T
        FORGET TO DO THIS).  A good rule of thumb is to completely
        backup your data files (those ending with .DBF and . DBT)
        anytime you've made more new entries than you'd want to type
        over again.  Your data is very important and backing it up
        should NOT be neglected.  I know from experience!

        WHY REGISTER?
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        By registering this software you can will receive the
        following benefits:

             1.)  Latest version of MatchBase(c) Data Base

             2.)  Printed and Bound Manual.  NOTE: the printed manual
                  covers everything, includes an Index and a Table of
                  Contents and is much larger than this Quick Start guide.

             3.)  Notice of release of the next version.

             4.)  Free technical support via CompuServe.

       To register print and mail in the last page of this Manual or
       print out and mail in the document ORDER.FRM.

       A future fully Networked is being developed at the present time.

        UTILITIES MENU
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        ENTER DEFAULTS
                 Entering defaults will let you enter  default information
        into the fields you specify.  This default information will
        then appear automatically in the fields that you specify
        information for, every time that you choose to enter new
        data.  This default information can be typed over while you
        are entering new data so it is recommended that if you are
        entering the same data for a certain field quite often then
        you should enter it as default information.  By selecting
        ENTER DEFAULTS and pressing ENTER, you will have a blank
        default data information screen, which is identical to the
        Data Entry screen displayed when you ENTER DATA.

        You can enter in any information in these fields and they
        will show up on your ENTER DATA screen automatically
        when you are entering new data.  For example, if the majority
        of your entries are CD's in the music template then you should enter
        CD in the default data FORMAT field. Now every time that you ENTER
        NEW DATA this default information 'CD' will appear and you won't have
        to re-type it every time. You can also type over this information.
        Defaults save time in entering repetitive information.

        RE-INDEX FILES
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        If you are having problems with sorting or searching for
        information you can select RE-INDEX FILES.  This will re-
        index all your files to eliminate further problems.

        CUSTOMIZE COLORS
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        This option will let you customize any of the colors and
        menus of MatchBase.  This option only works if you have a
        color monitor!  You can change any color that is displayed
        except for the Error messages which always appear as White
        text on a Red background (sorry but that's a standard in my
        book.)

        PURGE DELETED RECORDS
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        This function is used to remove all records that you have
        marked DELETED while using the record search option, or while
        browsing. You simply choose PURGE DELETED RECORDS and press
        ENTER.  The screen will let you know it is removing the
        deleted records and will then return to the MAIN MENU when
        finished.

        QUIT
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        To get out of the database simply select QUIT and press
        ENTER.


        HOW TO ORDER!
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         Mountain Software
         245 W. Edison, Suite 230 
         Mishawaka, IN   46545
         USA

        Questions, Comments, Errors to
        Compuserve User ID [70642,3220], Brett Simpson

        Registration information:

        To order send $395.00 in US funds payable to Brett Simpson
        and the following page to the address listed above, foreign
        orders add $5.00 please.  CA residents add 6% tax.

                
        Please register me for ____ copies of MatchBase.

        Send me MatchBase(c) in the following disk format   3 1/2"  ___  or
                                                            5 1/4"  ___

        Where I got my Unregistered version of MatchBase(c) from _________.


        Here's my address information:

        Name:    ___________________________________________________

        Address: ___________________________________________________

        City:    __________________________ State: ____  Zip:_______

        Country: __________________________


        I intend on using MatchBase the most for ____________________

        My most favorite MatchBase feature is _______________________

        My LEAST favorite MatchBase feature is ______________________

        What I'd like to see added to MatchBase _____________________

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        Type of Computer I have __________,  Hard Disk Size ________,

        Video Type & Resolution __________,  Sound Card ____________.

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