MAGCAT 1.42 Release Notes                                 August 30, 1995

MagCat is a magazine article cataloging program and is being distributed
as shareware.  MagCat provides a method of cataloging all of the magazine
articles, books, files, and other pieces of information lying about in a
form that allows fast searching for information based on keywords.

Information kept about articles includes the article name, its location,
a short description about the article, and a list of keywords used to
search for the article.  A database is created to contain all of the
information about the articles.  This database is accessed via three windows.
The Article window displays all of the articles in the database.  It can
display the locations, keywords, and descriptions of each article and allows
searching.  The Location window displays all of the unique locations where
articles are stored along with how many articles are stored in each location.
The Keyword window displays all of the keywords and the number of times each
keyword has been used.  Multiple databases may be open at the same time to
allow easy viewing of different databases.  Articles may be imported and
exported from other databases.  The entire database or just the results of
a search may be printed.

Searches are performed using the Article window.  Articles may be searched
by locations and keywords.  All articles that match the search criteria are
displayed in the article window.  Their locations and descriptions may be
displayed to help determine which articles are the most appropriate.


Requirements

MagCat is a Microsoft Windows application and requires Windows 3.1 or above.
It requires Windows to be run in either Standard or Enhanced mode.  The
program, help file, and DLL (magcat.exe, magcat.hlp, and magcatdb.dll) must
be in the same directory.  The data files may be anywhere (including the same
directory).


Files

You should have the following files.

        magcat.exe      - the main application
        magcat.hlp      - help data
        magcatdb.dll    - helper functions
        readme.txt      - this file
        history.txt     - MagCat change history
        setup.exe       - installs the application to a hard disk
        magcat.inf      - information file used during installation
        sample.dat      - sample database to get a feel for using MagCat
        file_id.diz     - description file for BBS distribution


Installation

Run the Setup program from Windows.  It will copy the software from the
distribution diskette into the directory you specify and create the
program manager group.  If you downloaded this software from a BBS, place
all of the files in the same directory and run the Setup program.  It
will install the files from this directory into the new directory you
specify.

If this program is run from a network, a magcat.ini file should be
placed in the Windows directory of each PC that will run the application,
and the magcat.ini file in the MagCat installation directory should be
deleted.  This allows each user the ability to save their own individual
settings.


Documentation

A complete help system is included.  It describes each command and describes
how to perform common operations.  Help can be accessed in the following
ways:

   - Use the Help menu to select help on various topics
   - Most dialog boxes contain a Help button
   - Pressing Shift-F1 changes the cursor to a Help pointer.  The next
     object that you click on will display help on that object.

A printed manual is included in the registration fee.


Registration

This program is being distributed as shareware.  If you make use of this
software you are expected to pay a registration fee of $30.00.

Registration entitles you to a disk with the current version of the software,
a registration number good for all 1.xx versions, a printed manual, and
notice of updates to the software.  Future versions of this software are
available to registered users at a significant discount.  Contact us for
site licensing information.

We can be reached with electronic mail via:

        CIS               70406,415
        America Online    JDSSYS
        Internet          jdssys@aol.com

This software may also be registered via the CompuServe Information Service.
CompuServe provides a Shareware Registration database which permits shareware
to be registered and billed to your CompuServe account.  Using CompuServe,
type GO SWREG and follow the instructions if you wish to register using
this method.

Upon receipt of your registration fee you will receive a registration
number.  You will also receive a disk with the current version of the
software and a printed manual.  Registered users will also receive notices
of updates and will be able to upgrade to future versions at a significant
discount.

You may use the following order form or print the one in the MagCat
help file.


Name    _______________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

        _______________________________________________

        _______________________________________________

        _______________________________________________

Phone   _______________________________________________


Individual Use
  Diskette with program and documentation    $30.00        ________

  Upgrade to Version 1.42                    $10.00        ________
  (only if you are a registered user)

Multiple Use
  Site license for the use of MagCat.
  Includes one diskette with programs and documentation.
    2 to   9 computers at $23 each computer  ____ x 23     ________
   10 to  24 computers at $18 each computer  ____ x 18     ________
   25 to  49 computers at $15 each computer  ____ x 15     ________
   50 to  99 computers at $12 each computer  ____ x 12     ________
  100 to 499 computers at  $8 each computer  ____ x  8     ________

New Jersey residents include 6% sales tax                  ________

                                                    Total  ________


Disk Size       5 1/4  (1.2M)   ______

                3 1/2  (1.44M)  ______

Make check or money order payable to JDS Systems, Inc.

Mail completed order form and check or money order (US funds only) to:

        JDS Systems, Inc.
        PO Box 997
        Mt. Laurel, NJ  08054-0997
        U.S.A.


Where did you obtain this version?  _______________________________

We would like to hear your comments on ways we can improve the program.

Comments _______________________________________________

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