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Information about “SPC-AR, TAKOFF, AND SPC-ESTIMATE”
TAKOFF MINI ESTIMATOR was designed primarily for estimates and material
take offs for general contractors. A master file of the cost of up to
6000 items (materials and/or labor) is maintained and individual
estimates can be printed out by combining these items. The menu system
makes it easy to change stock prices and print new estimates. This
program may be suitable for other professions which use items with
established costs. The registered version allows the user to edit the
reports as ASCII files.
SC-ESTIMATE is a billing program for general contractors. Separate
entries are made for different types of work completed and the
information is used to update an estimate. The program allows you to
enter costs and payments to date as jobs progress, and progress
estimates can be printed as necessary.
SPC-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE handles the accounts receivable for a small
business. Separate account numbers for each payee track the person's
address, phone number and tax code. Enter a short comment and six line
address labels will be printed for the records that you select.
Features:
~ Virtually unlimited accounts and records
~ Menu driven and very easy to use
~ Uses standard size paper to print statements
~ Generous sized descriptions for statements.
The user may make charge or payment entries, record the date, a
reference (such as an invoice number), a description and the type of
payment. Reports include charges, payments, detailed account and summary
reports, period reports, general statements and a Past Due Accounts
report listing all outstanding balances of 30, 60 or 90 days. Records
may be selected for interest charges on overdue payments.
FILE1715.TXT
Disk No: 1715
Disk Title: SPC-AR, Takoff, SC-Estimate
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title:
Author Version: 5.2
Author Registration: $6.95 per disk, or $14.95 for the set of three disk
Special Requirements: None.
If you are a home or small business computer user looking for a way to
bring long-distance telephone bills under control, you might be
interested in FONE. FONE is a database program for keeping track of
telephone numbers and addresses. It compares the rates charged by
different long-distance services between the area code of the user and
that of the party being called, and, on a computer equipped with a
modem, FONE will automatically dial a number in its directory. It can
be used to time calls and indicate the cost of the call based on the
long-distance service used and rate structure for that time of day. It
also may be used to look up the correct area code for a particular city,
or to provide a list of cities within a particular area code.
FONE comes in three versions, each on its own disk; one for business
users, one for residential users, and a third for international callers.
The author provides quarterly updates of rate information to registered
users.
FONE combines features that will be familiar to users of communications
and address or mailing list database programs, although the combination
of features in a single program may be new.
Telephone services acknowledged in this program may not always be
complete or applicable for other parts of the country. For example, ACC
service, which is popular among residential and business users in many
areas of upstate New York is not included.
FONE can be used easily by someone with little computer experience by
following the menu prompts, so the lack of a manual is not a problem.
Some users may, in fact, appreciate this as a convenience.
Program Title: Takoff
Author Version: 1.3
Author Registration: $20.00
Special Requirements: Unarchiving software.
Three useful programs for the small businessman. Accounts Receivables
and Past Due Account tracking are made simple and two estimating tools
for contractors are provided. Calculate the single unit cost, or take
off, of various materials and generate your labor billing for specific
projects.
SPC-AR handles the Accounts Receivables for a small business. Separate
account numbers for each payee track the person's address, phone number
and tax code. Enter a short comment and six line address labels will be
printed for the records that you select.
Make charge or payment entries, record the date, a reference (such as an
invoice number), a description and the type of payment. Separate
reports may be printed for charges and payments. Print detailed account
and summary reports, period reports and general statements. Print a
Past Due Accounts report listing all outstanding balances of 30, 60 or
90 days. Select records for interest charges for overdue payments.
TAKOFF can generate a single unit cost for various materials. A master
file records the unit cost for each item, which is used when creating an
estimate. Since TAKOFF provides a single unit cost item, this program
can be used for sales purposes as well as for material take offs by
general contractors.
SC-EST is a labor billing program for general contractors. Separate
entries are made for different types of labor and the information is
used to provide an estimate. The program allows you to enter costs as
jobs progress, and progress estimates can be printed as necessary.
Program Title: SC-Estimate
Author Version: 2.0
Author Registration: $25.00
Special Requirements: Unarchiving software.
Three useful programs for the small businessman. Accounts Receivables
and Past Due Account tracking are made simple and two estimating tools
for contractors are provided. Calculate the single unit cost, or take
off, of various materials and generate your labor billing for specific
projects.
SPC-AR handles the Accounts Receivables for a small business. Separate
account numbers for each payee track the person's address, phone number
and tax code. Enter a short comment and six line address labels will be
printed for the records that you select.
Make charge or payment entries, record the date, a reference (such as an
invoice number), a description and the type of payment. Separate
reports may be printed for charges and payments. Print detailed account
and summary reports, period reports and general statements. Print a
Past Due Accounts report listing all outstanding balances of 30, 60 or
90 days. Select records for interest charges for overdue payments.
TAKOFF can generate a single unit cost for various materials. A master
file records the unit cost for each item, which is used when creating an
estimate. Since TAKOFF provides a single unit cost item, this program
can be used for sales purposes as well as for material take offs by
general contractors.
SC-EST is a labor billing program for general contractors. Separate
entries are made for different types of labor and the information is
used to provide an estimate. The program allows you to enter costs as
jobs progress, and progress estimates can be printed as necessary.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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║ To use programs, you must first unarchive SPC-AR, TAKOFF, and SC-EST ║
║ to your hard drive. ║
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║ To start SPC-AR program, type: SPC-AR ║
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║ To print SPC-AR documentation, type: COPY SPCAR.DOC PRN ║
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║ To Start TAKOFF program, type: TAKOFF ║
║ ║
║ To print TAKOFF documentation, type: COPY TAKOFF.DOC PRN ║
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║ To start SC-ESTIMATE program, type: SC-EST ║
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║ To print SC-ESTIMATE documentation, type: COPY SC-EST.DOC PRN ║
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SC-EST.DOC
SC-ESTIMATE
(version 2.0)
This is a billing program for General Contractors. It allows for
entering quantities as jobs progress. Progress estimates can be printed as
necessary. Engineers may also find the program useful for the same purposes.
Payments to date and retainages are maintained and printed on the estimates.
You will be prompted for the company name and address when you first
run the program. A file named "CONTRCTR.NAM" is built from this information.
If you wish to change this information at a later date, simply delete this
file. The program will then prompt for this information again.
As with all software, backups should be made on a periodic basis to
avoid losing your data files.
Following is a description of the Menu options.
FILE MAINTENANCE
Option 1. Build Estimate File
The option for building a new estimate file. You will be prompted
for general estimate information before entering the line items. Job numbers
are entered as three digit numbers. Information can be entered to bring
present estimates up to date. If a current file exists with the same
number, the program will allow you to delete it if you wish.
After the general estimate information is entered, you will then be
allowed to enter estimate items as needed.
Option 2. Change General Data
This option allows for changing the general estimate information as
described above.
Option 3. Add & Change Items
This option allows for the maintenance of the items in the estimate
files. These are records maintaining contract and estimate quantities.
QUANTITY INPUT
Option 4. Quantity Entry
Use this option to enter quantities to the vaious contracts. You may
enter minus quantities for corrections (example -25 would subtract 25 units
from the quantities). Decimal numbers are allowed. For those lump sum items
requiring a percent of completion, simply enter a decimal factor.
The program will ignore all entries that it cannont find a job or
items to post to. Use option 5 below to check entry errors. Errors are
corrected by reentering the items. The program does allow you to correct
quantities however. Simply rechoose this option and the program will
prompt you as to whether you wish to make corrections. Changes are made
by entering the entry numbers from the report printed from option 5 below.
Option 5. Print Entries
Use this option to print the entries entered from Option 4 above. It
will identify errors it cannot post to. Re-enter corrections with Option 4
above. You may choose to run this report without error records printed.
You will probably want to choose this option after all errors are corrected.
The report will then reflect only those items actually posted.
The program will print the entries in the order of the job numbers and
entry numbers. This should help to check errors.
Option 6. Post Quantities
This option will post the quantities entered above to the various
estimate files. Make sure to post your quantities before leaving the
program or they will be lost. The program will remind you if they have
not been posted when exiting the program. You will be allowed to return
to the menu and post them. The program will also warn you if a final
quantity report has not been printed.
ESTIMATE PROCESSING
Option 7. Print Estimate
This option will print a current estimate based on present quantities
in place. Run this option as often as necessary.
You will be prompted as to whether you want a full estimate. This full
estimate prints the current period data also. It does require a wide printer
or a printer switched to compressed mode.
Option 8. Reset Period
This option will clear quantities in the period to date fields and
increment the estimate number file by 1. Use this option after estimates
have been processed and you wish to start a new estimate period.
Option 9. Enter Payments
Enter estimate payments as received to update your estimate files.
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To remove estimate files from your disk, simply delete the files
identified as EST000.NAM and EST000.DAT, replacing 000 in the example with
the job numbers you wish to remove. This can also be done with the build
estimate file option as described above.
If you use this program, it's price is 25.00. Upon registration you
will be sent the latest registered version of the program. Remember, only
through your support can programs such as this one continue to be supported.
Please feel free to pass on copies of this version to anyone you think may
have use of the program.
Other shareware construction programs you may wish to check into:
PC-BID
TAKOFF
Thank you for your support. Feed back is welcome.
I. J. Smith
9795 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, La. 70818
DISCLAIMER
==================================================================
THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LOSSES INCURRED IN THE USE OF THIS
PROGRAM. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAM FULLY BEFORE USING.
==================================================================
SPCAR.DOC
SPC - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
-------------------------
Version 1.2
By:
I. J. Smith
9795 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, La. 70818
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Reference Manual
SPC-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
(Version 1.2)
This accounts receivable program offers the following
attributes:
Data integrity of (c)BTRIEVE
Virtually unlimited accounts and records
Menu driven and very easy to use
Uses standard size paper to print statements
Generous sized descriptions for statements
Businesses whose statements also act as their invoices will
appreciate the generous description allowed (see example below).
Many service type businesses will really appreciate this feature.
The program must be started with the enclosed SPCAR.BAT file
by entering SPCAR at the prompt to load BTRIEVE and the program.
NOTE: use of accellerated file handlers such as ram disks, etc. will
defeat the security features of BTRIEVE. You should always make
backups of all your important data files on a periodic basis. While
the BTRIEVE file handler offers exceptional data integrity, no
software can be completely safe from problems such as system or
hardware failures.
You must have a proper CONFIG.SYS file in your root directory
to use this program. If you have problems running the program,
please see instructions near the end of this document file.
For those wishing to use the program for cash sales as well,
this is also provided for. By assigning a low account number for
a cash sales account, it can be easily maintained. When printing
statements and certain reports, the lowest account number will be
displayed as the starting number to print. You can change this
number and thus eliminate lower numbered accounts. You may find
this feature useful not only to keep up with sales but with sales
taxes also.
If you like the program, send 35.00 to become a registered
owner. You will then be sent the owner of record version. It
has the added option of choosing a drive for your data files. It
also provides for printing a single statement of an account as
needed. Remember, only owners of record can be notified and sent
updates.
Please feel free to make copies of this version for anyone
who may have use of the program.
Your support is appreciated.
I. J. Smith
9795 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, La. 70818
=====================================================================
DISCLAIMER
USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.
MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAM FULLY BEFORE USING IT.
=====================================================================
Following are instructions by menu options. Function key
options are displayed on the bottom of data entry screens. Use of
the various standard keyboard keys (cursor keys, PgUp, PgDn, etc.)
are allowed in the data entry screens. The F10 function key will
usually save the data at any time you wish and the ESC key will
cancel the data entry. You can press the number of the menu option
or use the arrow keys for your selections.
MAIN MENU
Option 1 Charges Menu
Brings up Charges Menu
2 Payments Menu
Brings up Payments Menu
3 Accounts Menu
Brings up Accounts Menu
4 Period to Date Menu
Brings up Period to Date Menu
5 Company Name
Use this option to enter company name, address and
phone number. You are also allowed one line of
information to be placed in your statement headings
and one line to be placed at the bottom of the
statements. The top line could be used for a logo
and the bottom line for terms of payment.
The program will center the above lines on your
statements. If you wish to use pre-printed letter
head statements, leave the second line of the
address blank. The program will then leave blank
all lines above the customer names. You may also
want to experiment with the compressed mode of your
printer for this option.
6 EXIT
Closes files, removes the BTRIEVE file handler
and exits the program. You should always exit
programs properly when finished with them. The
ESC key will also exit all menus.
CHARGES MENU
Option 1 Entries
Use this option to enter charges on your accounts.
Accounts must exist or the program will not accept
charges. Use the Accounts Menu to establish your
customer accounts.
The program will first prompt you for the account
number. If it exists, you will then be prompted
for the charges to appear on the statement. The
data screen will display the customer name, current
balances and the comment line of the account.
You can enter sales, taxes and other charges as
needed. Although the program will only print the
total on the statement, it will retain these
different charges for your uses later. They will
appear on various selected reports.
The data information line is identical to the line
that will be printed on your statement. You can
enter the date, reference (invoice number, etc.)
and description of charges. The program will let
you enter blanks if you so choose. This can be very
useful for itemized charges (see example under
print statements). Program will save the data when
description is entered. You can also use F10 to
save the data at any time you wish. The program
will retain the date and description as defaults
for the next charges, the use of the F10 function
key can be very useful then.
Adjustments or credits can be entered using the
minus sign in front of the amount to be credited.
These credits will be retained for the current
period only. If you want to enter credits that
should be applied to prior balances then use the
payment entry option instead. This could be very
important if you plan to use late interest charges.
Use option 4 below to print a report of the entries
when completed, option 5 to process them.
2 Changes
This option is used to make changes to the above
entries. You will probably need the report from
option 4 below. You will notice that the report
lists entries by account numbers. This concept is
used to make it easier to spot errors and see what
multiple entries will look like on your statements.
It also serves as your journal for your daily charges.
Corrections are made by entering the account number
at the prompt. The program will then display the
first entry under the account for your changes. The
F6 function key is used to step through each record
of charges. Make changes as needed. The F4 function
key is used to delete the record if so desired. Use
of the function keys is displayed at the bottom of
the screens.
3 Create Interest Charges
You should first make sure you have processed all
charges entered above before choosing this option.
This will allow you to use option 4 below and have
a separate report of these charges for your records.
This option allows for charging interest on accounts
with balances of 30 days and over. The program uses
the default of 0.01 (equal to 12% APR) to create these
charges. You can change this default by entering a
new decimal amount at the prompt. Charges created
will be placed in the 'other' field of charges. No
interest is computed on balances of 1.00 or less.
Interest charges should be entered and processed
just prior to printing invoices. They will then be
the last entries on the statements and the charges
will be based on prior outstanding balances only.
These charges must be processed with option 5 below
just as other charges are entered and processed. You
can make changes with option 2 above before process.
4 Print Report
Prints report of charges entered in above options.
If the charges are correct, keep the report for your
records and process the charges with option 5 below.
5 Process Charges
Use this option to process the above charges. Make
sure you have printed a final report of your charges
for your records before processing them.
6 Main Menu
Returns to the main menu.
PAYMENTS MENU
Option 1 Entries
Use this option to enter payments on your accounts.
Accounts must exist or the program will not accept
payments.
The program will first prompt you for the account
number. If it exists, you will then be prompted for
the payment information to appear on the statement.
The data screen will display the customer name,
current balances and the comment line of the account.
The data information line is identical to the line
that will be printed on your statement. You can
enter the date, reference (check number, etc.)
and description of credits.
Payments are processed differently then charges.
When processed, they will update the previous balances
of the accounts immediately. They will be applied to
the oldest balances on down. This is done so as to
properly reflect balances due on certain reports and
for late interest charges. Statements and reports
which list payments will reflect the old balances
prior to payments.
Adjustments or credits can be entered using the
payments option. Since they are posted to older
balances, you may wish to enter discounts this way.
You can change the description to suit your purposes.
Use option 3 below to print a report of the entries
when completed.
2 Changes
This option is used to make changes to the above
entries. You will probably need the report from
option 3 below. You will notice that the report
lists entries by account numbers. This concept is
used to make it easier to spot errors when two
payments appear on the same account.
Corrections are made by entering the account number
at the prompt. The program will then display the
first entry under the account for your changes. The
F6 function key is used to step through each record
of payments. Make changes as needed. The F4 function
key is used to delete the record if so desired. Use
of the function keys is displayed at the bottom of
the screens.
3 Print Report
Prints report of payments entered in above options.
If the payments are correct, keep the report for your
records and process the payments with option 4 below.
4 Process Payments
Use this option to process the above payments. Make
sure you have printed a final report of your payments
for your records before processing them.
5 Main Menu
Returns to the main menu.
ACCOUNTS MENU
Option 1 Entries/Changes
Enter and change your accounts with this option.
A 12 digit field is used for your account numbers.
Use of letters and numbers are allowed. Establish
a good numbering system for future growth. Remember,
this program has virtually unlimited capacity. The
program prints all records sorted on this number.
The program converts all letters to uppercase for
easier data entry.
You will first be prompted for the account number.
If it is a new account, the new account entry screen
will be displayed for establishing the new account.
The comment field will be displayed in your charges
and payments screens. You may wish to use it for
negotiated hourly rates, etc. The tax code is for
use as the default for your charges. You will be
allowed to change it then also. The program allows
for 100 tax codes (0 thru 99). Establish a tax
numbering system for your particular purposes. The
Period Report will list tax amounts using these codes.
You can enter N in the labels and interest fields
if you want to exclude these accounts from your labels
or late interest charges.
If the account exists, the program will sound a
tone and display the existing data for changes. If
you wish to delete the account, simply press F4. The
program will ask for verification before deleting it.
2 Print Listing
Lists account numbers, names and addresses, etc.,
for your use.
3 Print Labels
This option will print name and address labels of
your accounts. Align your labels with the print
head ready to print the customer name. The program
will print the four address lines and then skip four
lines to the next label. This allows for 6 line
labels, one across.
4 Main Menu
Returns to main menu.
PERIOD MENU
Option 1 Detailed Accounts Report
This report is intended as a copy of your printed
statements. It will reflect the previous balance,
charges and payments, and then show the new balance
of each account.
Some users may prefer to use two part paper for
their statements and choose to keep the second copy
for their records in lieu of this report.
2 Summary Report
Similar to above report but in summarized form.
You may find this report very useful as the period
progresses.
3 Period Report
This report is intended for accounting purposes.
It will summarize the sales, taxes, other charges
and payments for each account. A sales tax report
will also be printed. It will summarize the amounts
for each tax code. You may then enter these amounts
in your general ledger or furnish your accountant
with it.
4 Print Statements
As stated above, the program is designed to print
statements on standard 8 1/2 x 11 computer paper.
You can use pre-printed letter heads by leaving the
second line of the company address blank. This is
described under company name above.
You will be prompted for the beginning account
number to print. The program will display the lowest
number for your default. If you wish to eliminate
lower account numbers (such as cash sales accounts),
change the account number to start, otherwise simply
press ENTER to accept the default. This feature can
also be useful in case of printer problems. You do
not have to restart from the beginning statement.
You will also be prompted for the minimum balance
amount to use and the statement date to use. A date
such as Aug. 31, 1988 is provided for.
Following is an example of the type entries this
program allows for.
==========================================================================
Date Reference Description Amount
==========================================================================
08-08-88 240 LF of Fence @ 5.50 1320.00
08-15-88 Air Conditioner: 3 hours @ 40.00 120.00
New Fan 109.95
New Grill 22.95
Tax 9.30
08-25-88 76767 Filters 13.60
As you can see, the generous description field can
be very useful for itemized statements.
Option 5 Not applicable with this version.
Option 6 Reset Period
After your statements are printed, you should use
this option to start a new period. All current
amounts will cleared. The accounts will be updated
accordingly. Make sure you have all the period
reports you wish to keep for your records before
using this option.
7 Past Due Accounts
This report will print outstanding balances of 60
and 90 days. The account number, customer name and
phone number will also be listed. A good time to
run this report is after resetting the period. All
outstanding balances over the current amounts will
then be reflected.
8 Accounts Receivable Report
This report will list all accounts with balances
in the 30, 60 and 90 day fields. This is a good
report to run after closing the period. You will
then have a complete list of your account balances.
9 Main Menu
Returns to main menu
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REQUIREMENTS
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A CONFIG.SYS file is needed in your root directory to
expand the default files and buffers. The file should contain
two lines of code similar to the following:
files=16
buffers=10
If the numbers are greater in your CONFIG.SYS file then
leave them as is (many applications require more). If you are
not sure if you have this file, enter DIR CONFIG.SYS at the
prompt. TYPE the file on the screen or use your editor to see
if the above lines of code are present. If not, then use your
editor and add them in the file. If you do not have this file,
copy the CONFIG.DTA file included with this application and
rename it CONFIG.SYS. Make sure it is located in your root
directory. It only becomes in affect when the system is first
booted.
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Other shareware programs by this author you may want to
try out:
SPC-INVENTORY PLUS Inventory program with Purchases
and Sales modules.
SPC-PAYROLL For payroll after checks.
Quarterly reports, W2's, etc.
Great for Accountants.
PC-BID PLUS Contractor's estimating and
bid program.
Feedback is always welcome.
To list this file on your printer, enter at the prompt:
COPY SPCAR.DOC LPT1:
TAKOFF.DOC
TAKOFF MINI ESTIMATOR
(version 1.3)
This program was designed primarily for material take offs by
general contractors. It can however, be used for other estimating
purposes as well. If all you need is a one unit cost item for your
cost purposes then you need to try out this program to see if it
meets your needs. Many users may find it ideal for sales purposes.
The program is very fast and efficient. It will maintain an
index file of 6000 master items.
When used as a take off program, it can be used for various
purposes such as materials, sub-contractors, etc. The information
can then be used with a program such as PC-BID PLUS for other cost
estimating purposes such as labor, equipment, overhead, etc.
Please read the following instructions. The program is menu
driven and very easy to use. A sample job number 100 is provided
for fast tryouts of the reports and also give an example of the
capabilities of the program. The program will create new files
for each estimate and you may want to consider using it on floppies.
If you like the program, send 20.00 and you will be sent the
registered version of the program. It will allow you to send the
estimate report to a standard ASCII file where you can then use it
with an editor to view it on screen and also make changes as you
may require. You will also be sent a version without color for
monochrome uses. A sample disk output is included for your test
purposes called E100.PRN.
Please feel free to make copies of this version for anyone
who may have use of it.
Thank you for your support.
I. J. Smith
9795 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, La. 70818
======================================================================
DISCLAIMER
ALTHOUGH THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN TESTED, IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ALL LOSSES INCURRED THROUGH IT'S USE. BACKUPS OF ALL DATA FILES
SHOULD BE MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO AVOID LOSSES.
======================================================================
You must build a master file of items to be used when creating
a take off or estimate. This file allows for an index number of
five positions. This number can be characters and numbers. Some
may find that 2x4, 2x6, nails, etc. may work fine for them, just
keep in mind that duplicates are not allowed. You are allowed a
maximum of 6000 items. This should be sufficient for it's intended
purposes. Keep in mind that you can reuse the same number when
creating estimates. You could create dummy records and change this
information later in your estimates rather then have a master record
for every conceivable item needed.
The program will create two files to maintain your master
records. The two files created are named ESTMAST.NDX and
ESTMAST.DAT. It's important to note that both files should be saved
together when making backups to maintain file integrity. Backups
of these two files should be made periodically to avoid loss of your
master file.
Use menu option 1 for maintaining your master file. When the
master number is entered, the program will allow you to enter a
description, unit and cost amount for this item. If the item exists,
the program will beep and display it's previous information for
changes or deletions.
The use of the F10 function key is used to cancel or quit when
entering data. The cursor keys are allowed for movements in the
data screens. Options are displayed on the screens.
Use option 2 to print out a list of your master file to use
when creating take offs or estimates.
Option 3 is used to create take offs or estimates. You will
be prompted for an estimate number to used. This five digit number
will be used to create an estimate file. The program will add
the letters EST to the number and an extension of DTA for the
file name. You may use characters and numbers for this file name.
You can delete the files through DOS when no longer needed or the
program will overwrite them if you continue when the program
advises you of their existence.
The estimate name is entered next.
The following prompt for the master file number has an option
for individual headings and totals in your listings. If you wish
to have a cost for a floor for instance, enter H and you will then
be prompted for a title description. The program will maintain costs
for the following items under this title until it incurs a new Header
record.
The quantity field has an A=Addcalc option. If you enter an
A, a small addition calculaor will pop up. You may use it to add
or subtract quantities. To subtract, use the minus key before your
number entry. This feature can be very helpful for take offs.
Use option 4 to make changes to your estimates. You will need
a print out from option 6 to get the newly created item numbers.
Although an item number is not printed for title records, they can
still be changed by entering their item numbers. Their number would
be the missing number above their first item numbers. The first
record number will be 2 since the program uses the first records
for other purposes.
Use option 5 to add new items to an existing estimate file.
Option 6 will print out the estimate with the record numbers
as described above. Use the record numbers for making changes to
your estimates.
Option 7 will print out the estimate without record numbers.
Many will find this feature useful for distributing estimates used
for proposals and other purposes.
While the documentation for this program is brief, I think you
will find the program needs very little in instructions in it's use.
Give it a try and see what I mean.
To list this file on your printer, enter at the prompt:
COPY TAKOFF.DOC LPT1:
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Other shareware programs by this author you may wish to look into:
PC-BID PLUS SC-ESTIMATE SPC-INVENTORY PLUS
SPC-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPC-PAYROLL
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1715
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
TAKOFF ARC 31238 4-09-89 1:48p
SPC-AR ARC 125056 4-04-89 6:33p
SC-EST ARC 31671 11-12-88 8:42p
FILE1715 TXT 8141 12-15-89 6:04p
GO BAT 38 1-01-80 1:37a
GO TXT 1572 1-01-80 1:42a
6 file(s) 197716 bytes
121856 bytes free