PriCalc Version 1.04 Shareware

Copyright Chris Nicholson - August 1996 

Please mail all suggestions, comments or details of problems to me at 
100522.2324@compuserve.com. or direct at Compuserve on 100522,2324.


WHATS NEW

Supports both  and $ (can be changed at any time)
Memory reduction - now uses 78k
Greater control with selectable listing which allows full use of the arrow keys
Ability to link records
Option to export to Word or Sheet, Sheet allows both individual and total export

Thanks to Steven Burke for his assistance with the Sheet code.


REGISTRATION

PriCalc 1.04 is shareware. You can use it free for 21 days, after this it 
must be registered. Until you receive your registration code there will be 
a number of nag screens and each file is restricted to only 8 records.
               
This software represents many hours of programming, so if you like it please register.

PriCalc 1.04 can be registered in two ways.

. Compuserve On-line registration ($35) via "Go Swreg" SWREG ID = 12513

. By Mail, send a cheque for 20, made payable to Chris Nicholson, to

	26 The Elms
	Hertford
	Herts
	SG13 7UX
	England
	

DISCLAIMER

No responsibility is accepted by the author for any loss of data, however 
caused, by the use or misuse of PriCalc. The responsibility for any consequences
of installation or use rest solely with the user. No warranties or guarantees of 
any kind are implied. The author accepts absolutely no responsibility for any 
decisions formulated using information provided by PriCalc.


DISTRIBUTION

PriCalc V1.04 is freely distributable to anyone so long as it is distributed in 
UNMODIFIED FORM along with this unmodified readme file, and that no further fees are charged.  


FILES
	
Psc104.opa		Any drive :\app			Program file	
Pscmod1.opo		Any drive :\app\pricalc		Program file
Pscsort1.opo		Any drive :\app\pricalc		Sort module
Pscpref.prf		Internal M:\app\pricalc		Preferences

Optional files
		
Pschlp2.rsc		Internal M:\app\pricalc		Help file


INSTALLATION (New Users)

Copy the file Psc104.opa to directory \app on any drive.

Copy Pscsort1.opo and Pscmod1.opo to the directory \app\pricalc\ on any drive.

Copy Pscpref.prf to the directory M:\app\pricalc\ on the internal drive.

If you want to use the online help then install the file pschlp2.rsc to the directory 
M:\app\pricalc\ on the internal drive.

Then install on the system screen using Psion-I. 


INSTALLATION (Upgrading)

Replace all files except Pscpref.prf and any *.opd files.


HISTORY

Version 1.03

Initial release


Getting Started

When you first run the program it will automatically go to the add screen, when you have saved 
this entry you will be presented with the main list screen which shows all of your entries.

The program comes with a set of standard preferences, however, one of the first things you may 
want to do is customise the screen details.

Select shift-Psion-P and enter the screen headings that you want for the main screen, it is worth 
noting that the first field is used throughout the program as the main identifier, so I would 
suggest that this is used for a products unique reference, eg part number or name. 

The remaining fields can be used to store any information.

Selecting shift-Psion-R will take you to the preferences screen for the percentage screen. This 
just controls the name given to the percentage bands, if any.

Selecting shift-Psion-K allows you to select whether you want to mark up or down your initial price 
and the percenatges you want to apply. These can be amended at any time.


Adding a record

The first field is used throughout the program as the main identifier, so I would suggest that this
is used for a products unique reference, eg part number or name. 

The next 3 text fields are completely free for you to enter any relevant information.

The next field allows you to put products into catergories to allow easier viewing when listing. If
you have no use for this then leave it set at category 1, the default setting. Beware when editing a 
record where you have selected anything other than one because it will change back to the default and 
you will have to re adjust it to the desired setting.

The last field is for you to enter the intial price. This can either be the list price or a cost price 
because the program can mark up or down, dependant on what setting you have selected in the percenatge 
preferences.

When you have completed this screen you will be prompted to either save, abandon, or attach a note to the 
record. If you want to add a note press N and you will be presented with a screen allowing you to enter 7 
lines of text. This is a very basic way of adding the text but it is simple.

When you have completed this you will be presented with the previous option screen, press S to save.


Control

On entry to the program you will be presented with the main list screen which displays all of your entries. 
This can be scrolled using the arrow keys, page up/down, and the home/end keys. 

To view a record press the return key, the diamond key can now be used to view all results screens associated 
with the record. You can also move from record to record using the left and right arrow keys.

If you want to return to the list view press Escape.

All other operations are accessed either via the menu or the associated hot key combination, (shown in the menu).


Custom Listing

To build a custom list select list and then custom list. Type in the name of the company (or any other search string) 
and then at the next menu either accept that record or continue the search. When you have selected a record you will 
be prompted to either select another or view the results. You can view upto 6 records at any one time. 

You can view a custom list that you have produced by using the hotkey (shift-psion-L).


Exporting

You can now export to either Word or Sheet, if available. Exporting to sheet is very basic but it allows you to amend 
or change any details before you print.

Exporting to sheet allows the same flexibility but you have the choice of either exporting an individual record or all 
the records in that file.


Linking

When you add a new record there is a field for you to enter a unique code or reference for that particular record, 
(existing reocrds can be edited by using Psion-K). Once a record has a code it can be linked by editing the link 
information for another record and entering the first records code in one of the 4 link fields. This will then be 
displayed on the main screen, the linked record can then be quickly diplayed by pressing the assigned link number.


Mark Up and Down Calculator

This section allows you to enter in a minimum 2 parts of the required data and then the program will calculate the 
remaining data. So if you know the purchase price and sale price it will be able to calculate the percentage difference 
and value etc.


Pricing Calculator

In these calculations a unit refers to the individual product, and breakeven in this instance is the number of units 
that need to be sold and not their sales value.

This section can be used to check and assist with the correct pricing of a product or service. As long as the correct data 
is entered, it will calculate the minimum amount of units that need to be sold to achieve either breakeven sales or a set 
profit value, or the actual sale price.


