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APF.TXT
Utility Module Auto-Patch File Format:
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This file allows the user to more easily install your
utility modules. The file must be in the same directory
as your executable (EXE,COM,PIF,BAT) and must have the
same file name with the extension "APF". Example:
goodutil.exe
goodutil.apf
The file is pure ASCII in the following format:
Line 1: The default menu item title
Line 2: The executable name (goodutil.exe) with no path
Line 3: Pass File Name: 0=none, 1=current, 2=user-select
Line 4: Extention to force on file name (blank if N/A)
Line 5: Pass Current Record Number: 1=yes, 0=no
Line 6: Additional Command-line Flags (blank if N/A)
HISTORY.TXT
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InContact! Release History
==========================
10-15-92 Release 1.0
We released the program after 2 man-years of
effort.
11-09-92 Release 1.1
The theme for this release was "refinement" to the
existing feature set. The following enhancements
and bug fixes are a part of this release:
Enhancements
* New installation program that is more consistent
* Setup now handles multi-disk installations for
any diskette type
* Setup now uses DDE to create program group
* Setup allows selective diskette installation
* Setup "silently" installs the VBRUN100.DLL
* Attached File View now returns control to the
InContact window after calling a file view
* More robust comm port handling for Autodial
* Autodial Reads port information from win.ini
* Autodial allow "hangup", "redial" and "cancel"
* Allows selection of pulse-dialing
* Log allows entry of custom results from Autodial
* Extended Log dialog width
* Created several pre-defined label/envelope styles
Bug Fixes
* Fixed problem with notes and delete
* Fixed problem surrounding Cancels from
the Locate/Select dialogs
* Fixed Auto-Capitalize problem after install
after startup
* Fixed problems with Autodial hangup on some
systems
We hope this release improves InContact as a
product. We were pleased that the number of
confirmed bugs has been small for a fresh product
of this size. We are committed to create the
best contact manager for Windows available and
we thank the users who provided important the
feedback that is so important in product
improvement. Enjoy!
NOTICE.TXT
Disclaimer, Notice of Copyright, and Shareware Courtesy:
This diskette contains software made available to
customers as a service. In no event will Serious
Shareware be liable to you for any damages, lost profits,
lost savings, or any other incidental or consequential
damages arising out of the use or inability to use this
software, even if Serious Shareware has been advised of
the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
other party.
This product is freely distributed as shareware.
However, all copyrights on the name, look-and-feel and
operations are strictly enforceable. It is illegal to
change any text within the program code that would remove
the copyright notice for Serious Shareware. It is also
illegal to change ordering information text in the
program or to distort in any way the identity of the
rightful copyright holder.
This software was put on the shareware market to allow
you, the consumer, to "try before you buy". If you use
this product, please show your appreciation by
registering it. Shareware works on the honor system -
Let's keep it alive!
FOR PROFIT-BASED DISTRIBUTORS
-----------------------------
If you intend to distribute any portion of this software
for a fee, you will need to obtain our written consent.
Read the file VENDOR.TXT for the distribution
requirements.
Serious Shareware
P.O. Box 5523
Arlington, TX 76005-5523
Thank you for your cooperation!
QUESTION.TXT
QUESTIONNAIRE
This questionnaire was compiled as a way for us to get more in
touch with our users. All questions on this questionnaire are
designed to help us provide you with better software. You are
encouraged to take the time to fill this out. And if you
complete this and include it with your registration request, we
will send you a copy of one of our other shareware titles, for
free. We thank you for your time.
1. Circle the appropriate answer. Tell us what type of
equipment you use:
CPU: PC XT AT 286 386 486
MEMORY: 640K or less More than 640K
MONITOR: MDA CGA EGA VGA Hercules
HARD DRIVE: YES NO
FLOPPY DRIVE: 5 1/4 DS/DD 5 1/4 DS/HD 3 1/2 DS/DD 3 1/2 DS/HD
MODEM: YES NO
ENVIRONMENTS: DOS Windows DeskMate GEM
PRINTER TYPE: ____________________________________________________
2. Tell us about who uses your computer:
ADULTS: YES NO
AGES: 18-24 25-34 35-45 46 and over
WHAT USES: HOME MANAGEMENT BUSINESS APPS GAMES OTHER
IF OTHER: Please Specify ___________________________________
CHILDREN: YES NO
AGES: 2-5 6-10 11-14 15-19
WHAT USES: EDUCATIONAL GAMES OTHER
IF OTHER: Please Specify ___________________________________
If you have any comments, questions, product ideas or product
improvement suggestions, we would like to hear them. Please use
the following section to write them down.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your time!
REGISTER.TXT
InContact! Ver. 1.1 Registration Information
---------------------------------------------
As an unregistered user you are granted a limited license period
of 30 days for a free evaluation of this product. If you
continue to use InContact after that point you must register the
program. If you do not register you must discontinue its use.
We offer several registration options to better serve you. At
the lowest level, you are granted a permanent license on the copy
you are currently using. We also offer a professionally printed
User Guide and Reference Manual. In addition, we offer technical
support over the phone as an option. If you elect to purchase
the support, you receive a credit card style "tech" card with your
name, license number and expiration date for your convenience.
Please read over the following options, and we hope that you find
one that suits you.
Registration Options
--------------------
$20.00 "Basic Level" Base price for unlimited personal use of
this product. Allows low-cost honesty.
$40.00 "Personal Level" Includes a professional printed manual
PLUS 30 days free telephone support.
$60.00 "Professional Level" Includes the manual PLUS 1 year
phone support ($10 savings).
Other Options include:
Separate Printed Manual: $25.00/ea.
Technical Phone Support: $25.00/yr.
Site Licenses and Volume Discounts are also available.
Accepted Registration Methods
-----------------------------
1. Register directly with Serious Shareware:
Send the following:
* A completed, printed order form -or- a valid purchase
order from your company. Specify diskette size and
format (high/low density) when ordering.
* A check or money order in U.S. funds for the registration
amount PLUS:
Reg Type U.S. Resident Texas Resident Outside U.S.
------------ -------------- --------------- -------------
Basic $1.00 S/H $1.00 S/H+TAX $2.50 S/H
Personal $2.90 S/H $2.90 S/H+TAX $15.00 S/H
Professional $2.90 S/H $2.90 S/H+TAX $15.00 S/H
* Any comments or suggestions
To: Serious Shareware
P.O. Box 5523
Arlington, TX 76005-5523
NOTE: To make ordering easier, you can try filling-out the
automated order form (REG.EXE) which you can pull up
by clicking the "Registration Form" button at the
bottom of the "Shareware Information" screen.
2. Register ONLINE with Compuserve:
If you elect to register via CompuServe you will be able to
register the Personal ($40) version only. You will also be
charged a flat $15 shipping charge, since we cannot specify
domestic or international shipping rates. International
users may find this option most desireable since they may
find it easier to pay for registration in this manner, and
they have little need of the full year of telephone support
which comes with the Professional ($60) package option.
The Registration ID for InContact is: 404
3. Use a CREDIT CARD to register with:
Public (software) Library: Item #10614. PsL accepts MC/VISA,
AMEX, and DISCOVER. Call 800/2424-PSL or 713/524-6394 or
fax your order to 713/524-6398. PsL also accepts orders
via CompuServe at CIS# 71355,470 or by mail to PsL, P. O.
Box 35705, Houston TX 77235-5705. These numbers are for
ORDERING ONLY!! For information about dealer pricing, site
licenses, shipping of products, returns, latest version
numbers or other technical information contact Serious
Shareware.
* Registering with PSL will register the Professional ($60)
package. PSL charges $4 for shipping, for a total of $64.
PSL also accepts international orders, charging $15 for
shipping for a total charge of $75.
We hope that you elect to register and continue to use
InContact. If you have any questions or comments, feel free
to drop us a letter (at our address above) or leave mail on
CompuServe at:
David M. Balmer, Jr. #70404,3014.
REVIEWR.TXT
InContact! Ver 1.1 ... A Guided Tour
--------------------------------------------
To help your review of this version of our application we have
compiled a list of features. Feel free to use this sheet to
guide you through many of InContact's finer points and unique
features.
When you first run the program it opens a file called SAMPLE
if no files exist. Thereafter the program will remember and
auto-load the last file used. We have included a file called
(coincidentally) SAMPLE which contains 10 records. Feel
free to use this file for testing purposes.
When you see the About window, select the Overview and Shareware
buttons.
Once in the program, take a short trip through some of these
features:
[] All windows are movable and InContact remembers where you put
them (even after you exit the program). This feature can be
turned off via the Preferences dialog.
[] The View menu allows you to customize the look of InContact.
By selecting items on this menu you can toggle sections of the
window on and off. This can help you reduce the size of the
window by hiding information you are not interested in.
[] All applicable fields have an auto-capitalize feature (which
you may turn off in the Preferences dialog). Entry fields
will capitalize each word and notes will capitalize only the
first word of each sentence.
[] Most date fields have a browse button (with an ellipsis "...")
to the right of applicable fields. When you activate one of
these buttons a popup monthly calendar appears, allowing you
to easily select the appropriate date.
[] In all cases where a file name is required, a browse button
allows you to search for a filename via a standard file
selection dialog.
[] Eight user-definable "flags" have been provided to allow you
to set up your own yes/no-type identifiers for each file
(located at the bottom of the main window).
[] In addition, InContact has two user-defined "list" fields:
Category and Status. These allow you to set up your own lists
of categories for each file (located toward the upper-right
of the main window).
[] InContact features a control bar at the top of the main
window. This bar allows you to access many frequently-used
functions directly with the mouse:
[] The control bar contains three iconic buttons at the far
right. These correspond to: File Attach, Call and Quick
Mail and provide visual feedback (i.e. the Call button
lights up when you are in a call, the Attach button lights
up when a contact has any files attached to it, etc.)
[] The Store, Cancel and Add buttons are predictable. The
Locate button pops-up a dialog that contains a sorted list
of all contacts on file. Once the dialog is visible, you
can perform some sophisticated selects. InContact even
remembers the last select operation you made for each file.
From the locate dialog, you can toggle back and forth
between the complete and selected list of contacts by using
the check box at the bottom of the window.
[] In addition, the control bar contains a scroll-bar which,
when activated, will scan quickly through your contacts
like flipping through pages of a document. All keyboard
commands work here, too.
[] Arrow keys and PgUp/PgDn work as expected. As an extra
feature, you can type an alpha character (while the cursor
is blinking on the scroll bar) to find the first contact on
file that starts with that character.
[] InContact allows you to "Attach" any number of files to any
contact in any contact file via the File Attach option. You
could keep: a picture of a contact (unlikely), a map with
directions to their location, copies of recent correspondence,
spreadsheets or darn near any file type using ENGLISH
descriptions. To view any of these files, you need only
select the View button on the file attach dialog. The program
will search through your Windows file associations for the
correct program to use with that file type. If a file
association does not exist you can add a file association via
Windows File Manager.
[] Complete DDE support is included (look at the last portion of the
file EXT.WRI for more specific information).
One of the key themes with InContact is accommodating the user's
wishes. We have taken much care in allowing more than one way to
accomplish a given task. We try to please both mouse and
keyboard users (and abusers). We appreciate your time in
reviewing this product and look forward to any comments or
suggestions you might have. Have a pleasant time exploring
InContact!
David M. Balmer, Jr.
Serious Shareware
P.O. Box 5523
Arlington, TX 76005-5523
CIS#: 70404,3014
SUPPORT.TXT
InContact! Technical Support Policies
-------------------------------------
If you are having trouble using InContact:
First, make sure InContact is causing the problem:
A. Check your printer and print configuration
B. Check your Windows configuration
C. Try closing any other applications that
may also be running and try InContact again.
If none of these produce results, try reading the
included or printed manual for help.
If all else fails, you may receive technical support
with one of the following methods:
A. Mail us a letter at:
Serious Shareware
P.O. Box 5523
Arlington, TX 76005-5523
B. Use Compuserve:
Send mail to: David M. Balmer, Jr.
CIS Number: 70404,3014
C. REGISTERED USERS of the Personal or Professional level
package ($40 or $60) will be able to receive telephone
support for InContact with a special Technical Support
ID number for your program. Users of the $60 package
receive a Tech Card with their unique ID and the tech
support phone number.
When contacting us we need the following information:
1. The make and model of your computer
2. The type of display
3. The version number of Windows you are running
4. The amount of memory your machine has
5. A detailed account of what you did when using
InContact and what happened from your view.
VENDOR.TXT
InContact! Vendor Information
-----------------------------
InContact is shareware and as such, anyone is permitted to give
copies to friends or associates. However, if you are a
distributor of shareware products, we ask that you read the
following text BEFORE distribution.
Program Descriptions
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One-Liner: A complete contact manager for Windows with DDE
and more!
Short Blurb: A complete contact manager for Windows. Link
files to any contact, track calls & letters.
Feature-packed and customizable to meet your
needs - even full DDE support!
Medium: A complete contact manager for Windows. Packed
with features for the professional: Work/Home,
6 phone numbers, notes (up to 64k/contact),
custom category/status, 8 user-defined "flag"
fields, last call/call back & more. Link files
from other apps. to any contact. Customize
display. Auto-dial, call tracking, contact
selection, form letters, labels, reports and full
DDE support round out the features of this
aggressive application.
Long: A complete contact manager for Windows. Packed
with features for the professional: Work/Home,
6 phone numbers, notes (up to 64k/contact),
custom category/status, 8 user-defined "flag"
fields, last call/call back & more. Link files
from other applications to any contact.
Customize the display to suit your needs.
Convenient entry: auto-capitalize by word or
sentence, calendar browser for date entry, mouse
control bar with fast record scroll, great
keyboard interface for keyboard users. InContact
is extendable: launch most any application from
the menu with "smart" calling to allow tight
integration. Auto-dial, call tracking, contact
selection, form letters, labels, reports and full
DDE support round out the features of this
aggressive application.
Registration Options
--------------------
We offer three levels of registration which range from $20 to $60
(view the file REGISTER.TXT for more specific information).
Distribution
------------
We encourage vendor-distribution of InContact! but you must
follow these guidelines to do so:
1. You must have written confirmation of our permission to
distribute the program and/or collect any registration fees
for it (Call us & we'll send it). BBS' and online services
may distribute WITHOUT permission and are exempt from #4 and
#5. No distributor or BBS may accept registration fees on our
behalf unless they have made arrangements with us.
2. We have broken the files into segments so that you can
distribute them as required. You must include ALL of the
following files for distribution:
DISK 1
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SETUP.EXE SETUP1.EXE SETUP.1ST SETUPKIT.DL_
VBRUN100.DL_ VER.DL_
DISK 2
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CONTACT.EXE
DISK 3
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CONTACT.HLP REGISTER.TXT VENDOR.TXT README.TXT
SUPPORT.TXT HISTORY.TXT APF.TXT REVIEWR.TXT
NOTICE.TXT QUESTION.TXT EXT.WRI SAMPLE.CNT
SAMPLE.NDX SAMPLE.SEL SAMPLE.NOT SAMPLE.LNK
SAMPLE.LOG SAMPLE.CAT SAMPLE.STS SAMPLE.FLG
ENV9.LBL ENV10.LBL ENVDL.LBL ENV634.LBL
MONARCH.LBL 3UPADRS.LBL 2UPADRS.LBL 1UPADRS.LBL
3UPLASER.LBL 2UPLASER.LBL 1UPLASER.LBL 3X5CARD.LBL
CONTACT.LLB CONTACT.RPL CONTACT.IXL DEFAULT.IXF
DEFAULT.RPF PERSONAL.EXE FILEASSC.EXE REG.EXE
FILE_ID.DIZ
*** For 360K diskette distribution: group as above.
*** For 720K diskette distribution: DISK 1 = first disk
DISK 2 & 3 = second disk
*** For 1.2M and 1.44M: DISK 1, 2, & 3 = first disk
*** Bulletin boards should use these configurations for
zip files as well (any option is acceptable).
The InContact diskette installation will work properly
ONLY when configured in the manner laid out above.
Users will not be able to install properly if the files
are divided in any other manner.
In addition, this program REQUIRES VBRUN100.DLL which is the
Microsoft runtime module for Visual Basic. This file is
freely distributable and is readily available from a variety
of sources. If you received a copy of InContact directly from
Serious Shareware, we have included a copy of this DLL. If
your shareware library has VBRUN100.DLL, feel free to use it
instead of the copy we sent.
3. You may NOT sell InContact as (or included with) a COMMERCIAL
or RETAIL product WITHOUT OUR WRITTEN CONSENT. Our name
doesn't have the word SHAREWARE in it for nothing!
4. Do not include InContact as part of a shareware package
UNLESS the other items in the package are augmentive utilities
for (or relating to) our application (for large collections
like CD-ROMS, please get our permission).
5. If you have a rating system and your reviews deem InContact
as average or below overall, please don't bother distributing
it. We don't have an ego problem, we just don't want to waste
your time.
6. Sing our praises (optional, but it would be nice!)
As a special note: this application allows integrated extension
modules. These modules can easily be created in most any language
and allow user-installable functionality to extend the product.
Modules could be anything from links to Windows programs,
conversions for more specialized formats, billing links, etc.
We maintain a collection of any modules sent to us and can make a
list available to you. These modules are so easy to build that
we expect them to appear in droves. In addition, InContact has
full DDE support. (Check out the WRITE document "EXT.WRI" for
more information)
Credits
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InContact! is Copyright(C)1992 Serious Shareware,
All rights are reserved.
InContact! was written in Visual Basic v1.0 for the 100% IBM
AT-compatible computer running a 286 (or higher) with at least
1meg of memory under Windows version 3.0 or 3.1 in normal or
enhanced modes.
Trademarks
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InContact! is TM Serious Shareware, Windows and Visual Basic are
(R)(C) Microsoft Corp., IBM is (R) International Business
Machines Corp.
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NOTICE TXT 1776 11-10-92 9:00a
VENDOR TXT 6652 11-10-92 9:00a
REGISTER TXT 4138 11-10-92 9:00a
REVIEWR TXT 4970 11-10-92 9:00a
HISTORY TXT 1621 11-10-92 9:00a
SUPPORT TXT 1406 11-10-92 9:00a
APF TXT 699 11-10-92 9:00a
EXT WRI 12800 11-10-92 9:00a
QUESTION TXT 1950 11-10-92 9:00a
CONTACT HLP 70189 11-10-92 9:00a
CONTACT IXL 9 11-10-92 9:00a
CONTACT LLB 149 11-10-92 9:00a
CONTACT RPL 13 11-10-92 9:00a
DEFAULT IXF 50 11-10-92 9:00a
DEFAULT RPF 40 11-10-92 9:00a
ENV10 LBL 77 11-10-92 9:00a
ENV634 LBL 68 11-10-92 9:00a
ENV9 LBL 63 11-10-92 9:00a
ENVDL LBL 69 11-10-92 9:00a
1UPADRS LBL 67 11-10-92 9:00a
1UPLASER LBL 82 11-10-92 9:00a
2UPADRS LBL 67 11-10-92 9:00a
2UPLASER LBL 83 11-10-92 9:00a
3UPADRS LBL 68 11-10-92 9:00a
3UPLASER LBL 82 11-10-92 9:00a
3X5CARD LBL 58 11-10-92 9:00a
MONARCH LBL 69 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE CAT 47 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE CNT 5710 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE FLG 96 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE LNK 170 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE LOG 78 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE NDX 225 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE NOT 1344 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE RPF 34 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE SEL 148 11-10-92 9:00a
SAMPLE STS 22 11-10-92 9:00a
FILEASSC EXE 28923 11-10-92 9:00a
PERSONAL EXE 12361 11-10-92 9:00a
REG EXE 13229 11-10-92 9:00a
FILE_ID DIZ 320 11-10-92 9:00a
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