




                                          The Hockey Pool Manager

                                          Copyright (c) 1991-92 Jose Buceta
                                          All Rights Reserved.














                T H E   H O C K E Y   P O O L   M A N A G E R


                               Version 2.0






                                   by






                               Jose Buceta
                             Ottawa, Ontario
                                 Canada


                        Home of the OTTAWA SENATORS!







     With the Hockey Pool Manager, an individual may easily keep track of a
large hockey pool.  The Hockey Pool Manager saves you from the tedious work
of constantly updating your hockey  pool.  This will  free you to enjoy the
hockey playoffs!






                    A Registration Fee is Requested.

                       

                       The Hockey Pool Manager
                             Version 2.0



                         Table of Contents
                     

                                                        Page
1.0 Overview ...........................................  1

2.0 Setting Up The Hockey Pool Manager .................  1
    2.1 What comes in the archive HPOOL20? .............  1
    2.2 Installing HPOOL ...............................  1

3.0 Basic Skills .......................................  1
    3.1 Setting Up your Hockey Pool ....................  1
    3.2 Loading your Hockey Pool .......................  2
    3.3 Updating your Hockey Pool ......................  2
    3.4 Saving your Hockey Pool ........................  2

4.0 Reports ............................................  3
    4.1 Viewing Pool Leaders ...........................  3
    4.2 Viewing Top Scoring Hockey Players .............  3
    4.3 Viewing Statistics on Individual People ........  3

5.0 Output to Printer ..................................  3

6.0 Conclusion .........................................  3

7.0 Registration .......................................  4
    7.1 Contacting the Author ..........................  4
    7.2 Distribution ...................................  4
    7.3 Legal Notice ...................................  5
    7.4 Payment ........................................  5
    7.5 Registration Form ..............................  6

8.0 History of The Hockey Pool Manager .................  7
























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1.0 OVERVIEW

    Welcome hockey fans to The Hockey Pool Manager!

    This program  was designed  to let an  individual  run a hockey pool
    easily.  The Hockey Pool Manager will manage up to 30 people in your
    pool.  Each person may choose up to 20 hockey players.

    The Hockey Pool Manager will keep track of:

       - number of goals scored
       - number of assists
       - number of unassisted goals
       - number of shorthanded goals
       - number of power play goals
       - number of overtime goals
       - number of shutouts by a goalie

     You may use any or all of these above categories.  You may assign
     how many points each category will be worth.

     The Hockey Pool  Manager allows you  to view a ranking of the people
     in your hockey pool as well as a top scoring hockey players list.
     The Hockey Pool Manager also gives a summary report of each person
     by showing how each of their hockey players have performed.

2.0  SETTING UP THE HOCKEY POOL MANAGER

     2.1 What comes in the archive HPOOL20?

         There are two (2) files in the HPOOL20 archive:

         HPOOL20.EXE  ( 70160 bytes)
              This is the main program.

         HPOOL20.TXT  ( 18448 bytes)
              This is what you are reading.  Contains the user's
              instructions.

     2.2 Installing HPOOL

         There is really no installation procedure necessary.  The only
         thing to note is that HPOOL20 uses the  current drive to  load
         and save it's  files.  So if  you are  running off of a floppy
         drive, make sure  that there is enough room for the data files
         that HPOOL20 creates.

         To start HPOOL20, simply go to the directory where HPOOL20 can
         be found and type

         HPOOL20   <Return>

         This will bring up the main menu.

3.0  BASIC SKILLS

     3.1 Setting Up the Hockey Pool

         To setup a new  hockey pool, choose  'Setup Hockey Pool' [F2].
         You  will  be asked  for the  number  of people  that will  be
         participating  in your  hockey pool.  Up  to 30 people  may be

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         entered.  You will then be asked for how many hockey players are 
         to be chosen.  Up to 20 hockey players may be chosen per  person.
         (This allows for a maximum of 600 different hockey players to be
         used with  The Hockey Pool  Manager.)  Next, you must set up the
         different  types  of  scores  available  and set the  amount  of
         points each category is worth.

         The different categories are:

         1. goal - give points to a player who scores a goal.

         2. unassisted goal - give points to a player who scores an
                              unassisted goal.

         3. assists - give points to players who earned assists.

         4. shorthanded goals - give points to players who score
                                shorthanded goals.

         5. power play goals - give points to players who score power
                               play goals.

         6. overtime goals - give points to players who score overtime
                             goals.

         7. shutouts - give points to goalies who get shutouts.

         Once this is done, you will be asked to enter the name of each
         person in your pool along with their picks.

         Note:  If the same hockey player was chosen by more than one
         -----  person in your pool, make sure that the HOCKEY PLAYER'S
                NAME is spelled the same way for BOTH people.  Otherwise
                the program will believe the hockey players to be two
                DIFFERENT hockey players.

         You now have your hockey pool setup!  The Hockey Pool Manager
         will automatically save this at this point.

     3.2 Loading your Hockey Pool

         If you have already setup your hockey pool, select 'Load Hockey
         Pool' [F1] from the Main Menu to automatically load your hockey
         pool.  With this version,  you may  run only 1 hockey pool at a
         time.

     3.3 Updating the Hockey Pool

         As the playoffs  progress, you will be constantly  updating the
         hockey pool.  After each  game, you must  choose 'Update Hockey
         Pool' [F3] and you  will be asked to  update  the statistics of
         each hockey player.  Only enter the  hockey  players statistics
         since the last time your hockey pool was updated.  If any teams
         have been  eliminated from the playoffs,  enter  the number  of
         the team.  By  doing  this, you  will not  be   asked to  enter
         information on hockey  players whose teams have been eliminated
         the next time you use the Hockey Pool Manager.

     3.4 Saving your Hockey Pool

         To save your hockey  pool, you must quit the  program by  using

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         the 'Quit' [F9] option on  the Main Menu.  Wait  until you  get
         the DOS prompt before turning your system off.  Otherwise, your
         hockey pool may not be saved.

4.0  REPORTS

     4.1 Viewing Pool Leaders

         If you want  to see  how  the people in your pool are doing,
         choose 'View Pool Leaders' [F4].  This will show you how the
         people rank in your hockey pool against each other.

     4.2 Viewing the Top Scoring Hockey Players

         If you  want to see how  the hockey  players that  your people
         chose  ranked  against  each other,  choose  'View Top Scoring
         Players' [F5].  This will show you how the hockey players rank
         against each other.

     4.3 Viewing Statistics on Individual People

         If you want a  summary of  someone in your  hockey pool, choose
         'View Stats on People' [F6].  You will have to enter their name
         (make sure you spell it the same way as you entered it!).

         You will then get a summary of how each of  the person's hockey
         players have performed.

5.0 OUTPUT TO PRINTER

    'Output To Printer' [F7]  basically  gives you a  hardcopy  of the
    Reports available.  Please make sure that your printer is ready to
    receive data before entering this menu.

6.0 CONCLUSION

    The Hockey Pool Manager was written to make running a hockey pool
    easier.  I hope you enjoy it and enjoy the playoffs!

    Look for future releases of The Hockey Pool Manager which will
    contain:

    - editing function, in case you entered data incorrectly
    - improved printing capabilities
    - improved statistical reports
    - multiple hockey pools to be handled simultaneously

    and anything else that I (or my users) can think of!














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7.0 REGISTRATION

    7.1 Contacting the Author

        You may contact the author through the following means :

        Mail :

           Jose Buceta
           1354 Marchand Street
           Gloucester, Ontario
           K1B 3N8
           Canada

        Electronic Mail :

           CompuServe ID  : 71031 , 341
           Fido NetMail   : 1:163/518 to Jose Buceta


           I monitor mail in the following conferences :

           FidoNet Public Domain Program Reviews (INTL)
           FidoNet ShareWare (INTL)
           IMEXNet Cross Canada Chatter (NATL)

        NOTE : CompuServe mail is read once every two (2) weeks.
               All other mail is read every other day.
        
        When reporting  a bug, please  be specific as  to the nature  of the
        problem  (ie. what led up to it, what error message (if any) ensued,
        can you repeat it, etc.).

    7.2 Distribution

        You are encouraged to copy and share this program with other users.
        Copies of  The Hockey  Pool Manager  (HPOOL20)  may be  distributed
        under the following conditions:

        - The  two files  HPOOL20.EXE  and HPOOL20.TXT must  be distributed
          packaged together.

        - NO  altered  versions of  ANY  Hockey Pool  Manager files may  be
          distributed.

        - The program will not be bundled for sale with any other  software
          or hardware without the author's written consent.

        - Recognized  user's groups  or clubs are  authorized to  charge a
          nominal fee for expenses and handling while distributing HPOOL20.



        NOTE : CompuServe Users  please RENAME the distribution file to
               HPOOL20.ZIP before  redistributing locally.  This is the
               official  release name.   This is due  to the fact  that
               CompuServe  Libraries have a six  (6) character  maximum
               on filenames.  Your assistance is appreciated in keeping
               a consistent archive filename.  Thank you.



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        If you are not sure whether you have the latest version of HPOOL,
        the following  systems (among others) are always kept up to date:

           CompuServe IBM Forum as HPOOL#.ZIP
              where # is the latest version number.

           Exception #13 BBS
              (613) 830 - 2802
              FidoNet Address 1:163/518
              File REQuestable as HPOOL.ZIP (latest version) at speeds up
                   to 14.4Kbps HST/V32bis.
                   
    7.3 Legal Notice

        The author  makes NO warranties,  expressed or  implied, as to the
        quality or  performance of this  program.  The author  will NOT be
        held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential
        damage resulting from  the use of this  program.  Your use of this
        program constitutes  your agreement  to this  disclaimer and  your
        release of the author from any form of liability or litigation.

        The author  retains exclusive  rights to register  and sell copies
        of The Hockey Pool Manager.


        This program is intended for personal enjoyment only.
        Unlicensed commercial use is prohibited.

    7.4 Payment

        The Hockey Pool Manager (HPOOL) is distributed as shareware.  The
        advantage of this is that you  get to try  out the full,  working
        program and see whether or  not it suits your needs.  If you find
        The Hockey Pool Manager useful, you must register the program.

        To register The Hockey Pool Manager, just fill out the registration
        form below.  Be sure to include your check or money order, and mail 
        it to the address  below.  The  basic registration  is  eight  ($8)
        dollars.  There is also a five ($5) dollar shipping and handling fee.
        Once you've registered one version of The Hockey Pool Manager,  you
        have registered all  future versions  as well - so  for the  latest
        version, you will only have to pay the shipping and handling fee.

        Reasons for registering The Hockey Pool Manager :

        - You receive the LATEST version of the program on disk.

        - Your name will be encrypted into the  program itself and  will
          appear in  the Main Menu.   Registration messages  are removed
          from the program.

        - Your input and ideas will help shape future versions of The
          Hockey Pool Manager.

        - You will receive advance information about new programs developed
          in the future.

        Thank you for registering The Hockey Pool Manager.




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    7.5 Registration Form

    ==================== The Hockey Pool Manager V2.0 =====================

               - Registration / Comment Information Form -


    To register your copy of The Hockey Pool Manager, please send this
    information form and make the registration fee payable to :

                            Jose Buceta
                            1354 Marchand Street
                            Gloucester, Ontario
                            K1B 3N8
                            CANADA

    Registration Information :
    --------------------------

    __________________________________________________
    Last Name                   First          Initial

    __________________________________________________
    Street                                     Apt.

    __________________________________________________
    City                        Province/State

    __________________________________________________
    Postal Code/Zip Code                      Date

    __________________________________________________
    Where did you obtain The Hockey Pool Manager?

    Order Information :
    -------------------
    The Hockey Pool Manager registration fee :

    [ ]  $8.00 for first time registration          $________

    [ ]  Free upgrade                               $  0.00
         Your Serial Number # ___________

         Shipping and handling fee                  $  5.00
         Disk size  [ ] 3.5"  [ ] 5.25"             ---------

                                   TOTAL PAYMENT    $________

         Payment by : [ ] Check  [ ] Money Order

    Comments:
    ---------
    All comments are appreciated.  Please be explicit.  Comments may
    be sent either electronically or by mail. (See [F8] in Main Menu.)
    ______________________________________________________________________
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8.0 HISTORY OF THE HOCKEY POOL MANAGER

    Version 1.0 - released on 4 April 1991

        - Written in only 4 days (due to proximity of Playoffs).
        - Very limited capabilities.
        - A bug was found which kept an inaccurate score for each person.
        - Released as FreeWare.

    Version 2.0 - released on 1 February 1992

        - Corrected a bug found in Version 1.0.
        - Improved user interface.
        - Improved statistics module.
        - Introduced printing capabilities.
        - Allowed points for shutouts by goalie.
        - Released as ShareWare.













































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