5Time
To Do and Task Manager

Program Details
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Name         : 5Time
Version      : 3.2
Release Date : 27 July 1998
Copyright    : Palmscape & Simon Berridge
EMail        : Simon@palmscape.com
WWW          : http://www.palmscape.com/
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Files included on disk
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File Name      Directory
5Time.aif      \System\Apps\5Time
5Time.app      \System\Apps\5Time
5Time.mbm      \System\Apps\5Time
PS.opo         C:\System\OPL
PS.mbm         C:\System\OPL
GPrinter.opx   C:\System\OPX
Agenda2.opx    C:\System\OPX
5Time.hlp      \System\Apps\5Time
5TimeMan       C:\Documents (5Time manual in S5 Word format)
ReadMe.txt     This file
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Installation Instructions
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1. Unpack the Zip file to your PC or your Psion.

2. On the PC:
   Double click on the file 5Time.SIS. This will start the PC
   automatic installation of 5Time.
   On the Psion:
   Double tap on the file 5Time.SIS. This will start the Psion
   automatic installation of 5Time.

5Time should now be accessible to you from the Extras icon. Run the
file which will initialise the database etc.
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Registration

Sign on to the Palmscape Web Site on

  http://www.palmscape.com/

and follow the Registration instructions there.

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Please register and support software development.
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Changes:

Release Date    Changes
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 02 Dec 97      Beta release. Missing some functionality within the
                Task Manager part of the program (Client Billing)
 08 Dec 97      First release.
 10 Dec 97      Release 1.0a which fixed some bugs, particularly in
                the one minute billing area. Incorporated some more
                information in the help file. Name still showing as
                TimeMan on reports, fixed to 5Time.
 12 Dec 97      Release 1.1 that incorporated the ability to add the
                task into the user's agenda file.
 16 Dec 97      Changed the fonts to Arial, easier to read. Changed
                to Italic font any to do item older than today. Added
                functionality to Summary Tasks and Client Bills where
                pen tap on header. Can now show clients, task types,
                paid/not paid.
 17 Dec 97      Changed the printing routine to print directly rather
                than showing the preview dialog.
                Released as v1.3
 22 Dec 97      Ability to delete an outstanding task added to task
                modify dialog box.
                Ability to delete a client record added.
                Ascending and descending outstanding task view added,
                selected from the Menu. Because of this had to supply
                a conversion routine, 5TConv.opo - one time use.
                Released as v1.4
 02 Jan 98      Versions 1.5 and 1.6 combined to make v1.6.
                Exporting of CSV files for all views added. Updated
                help file to allow for CSV. Some user requests added.
                Couple of small bugs resolved.
 06 Jan 98      Changed the To Do List/Task Manager button to a toggle.
                Now remembers last client and task type within a
                session.
                Shows running task within the outstanding tasks list.
 12 Jan 98      Ability to pause a task.
                Ability to add a task manually.
                New preferences, 24 hour clock, start and end of day
                alarms.
                Ability to change the Agenda.
                Hourly alarm to remind about running task.
                Clone (copy) existing task.
                Continue a task.
                Display date in End Field only if different from start
                date.
                Saving last configuration.
                Tidying up screens.
                Technical enhancements within main timing engine.
                Released as Version 2.0
 14 Jan 98      Auto detection of database files with auto conversion 
                to new format.
                New preference, hourly chime whilst task running can 
                be set by user on/off.
                Removed running clock from display.
                'Task Paused' legend shown in task list.
                Pen tap on task list 'Currently Running' pauses task.
                Pen tap on task list 'Currently Paused' restarts task.
                Technical change to timer engine that does not slow 
                down other OPL programs running at the same time.
                Released as Version 2.1
 15 Jan 98      Fixed bug with string length in Continuing a Task.
                Now checks if a Continued task has been Continued
                before.
                Removed popup when task tapped and implemented the
                options within the Change details dialog box.
                Time task running now a popup when Task is Running
                icon is tapped.
                Released as Version 2.2
 20 Jan 98      Backup and restore added.
                Task Manager Date field header now shows the view
                that has been chosen by the user.
                Timesheet printout changed to incorporate long names.
                6 minute charge rate added to Rates for Client to
                allow for decimal representation of time.
                Ability to activate a To Do item as the current task.
                Released as Version 2.3
 29 Jan 98      Task Paused bug fix.
                Released as Version 2.4
 02 Feb 98      To Do print changed to lansdscape and improved to
                incorporate the name of the list to which it is 
                attached.
                Removed the bug that did not allow a backup directory 
                with spaces.
                Add 'Personal Details' as a future incorporation on 
                various printouts. Awaiting user input for where this 
                information should be incorporated.
                Added a memo field to Tasks.
                Refresh window problem fixed for 'Up To' and 'Specific'
                Date.
                Checks after a restore that the user did select a 
                5Time database and not a wrong file type.
                Released as Version 2.5
 18 Feb 98      'Today' button added to Change Date dialog.
                Different date formats accepted within preferences.
                Some bugs removed in removal processes.
                Changes to error reporting.
                Database changes to allow for future multi-lingual
                system.
 02 Mar 98      Bug in new installation fixed.
                Ability to modify the paused part of a task.
                Released as Version 2.7
 30 Mar 98      Currencies added.
                Convertion of ToDo list for PC Link (not yet released).
                Conversion of Client to accept currencies.
                Reimplementation of Print Preview to allow user access
                to Printer Controls dialog.
                Highlight Today, show Today in Date field.
                Some bug fixes.
                Interim release prior to V3.0 which will include PC
                Link.
                Released as Version 2.8.
 06 Apr 98      Complete new graphical front end. This is released
                so the Psion version of the program will look the same
                as the PC version (when released).
                Some changes in the sort engines.
                Addition of a scroll bar (as requested by users).
                Bug fixes (hopefully most are now resolved).
                Released as Version 2.9.
 08 Apr 98      Scroll bar bug fixed.
                CSV output bug fixed.
                Window fonts changed slightly (one user described the
                fonts as "toyish"!!).
                Released as Version 2.10.
 14 Apr 98      Introduction of 3 tasks running at one time.
                Personal details added to Client Bill and Timesheet
                printing.
                Addition of a Multi View in Task Manager that shows
                both the Client and Task Type of Outstanding Tasks.
                Addition of Psion Word Memos.
                Loading of screens now in local variables to save
                memory. Originally used about 300K to hold screens,
                this memory has now been saved.
                Released as Version 2.11.
 15 Apr 98      Bug fix in Start a Task from the To Do List.
                Can now edit a To Do when Task Running.
                Refresh on MultiView now working correctly.
                Cannot delete last list item in To Do List Change.
                CSV file extract should now work correctly.
                Released as Version 2.11a.
 15 Apr 98      Packaged for Palmscape.
                Released as Version 2.12.
 17 Apr 98      Addition of better calendar view.
                Addition of up/down buttons on list(s)
                When only one task running and stop requested app now
                defaults to "yes".
                Decimal minutes display added to Client|Rates.
                Decimal additions reflected across all printouts etc.
                New priority - In Progress added.
                Some bugs found and fixed in Billed Summary Tasks.
                Released as Version 2.13.
 29 Apr 98      Ability to change the text of the six priorities.
                Bug fixed in To Do dialog with memo.
                Bug fixed in Print Timesheet.
                Ability to sort by priority within date. New menu item
                added in To Do View (View Menu).
                Tap on memo bitmap to go directly to a memo in To Do.
                Switchable option to extract date format as number or
                text in CSV output options.
                Introduced a minimum time for a Summary Task to allow
                for a minimum billing amount for a client.
                Released as Version 2.14.
 04 May 98      Further release as v2.14 was not delivered with correct
                bug fix in the print Timesheet.
                Released as Version 2.15.
 05 May 98      New Multi To Do View introduced.
                CSV output now operates correctly.
                Edit a date goes straight to calendar.
                Added a new code field to the Task Type which is output
                in the CSV files. User requested for use on the target
                PC application. ** Remember to Modify all Task Types
                and update with proper code **
                To Do List printing now gives the option of producing
                an HTML file for viewing on Web Browser. Output file
                goes to C:\ and is called 'TODO.HTM'
                Released as Version 2.16.
 14 May 1998    Introduction of Export/Import facility. This facility
                is used to save "raw" data copies on disk. Will become
                the suggested method of ensuring upwards capability
                of new versions of 5Time.
                To Do entry with a memo that is to be entered in Agenda
                now takes the memo details into the Agenda as well.
                Released as Version 2.17.
 28 May 98      Bug fixes in the Backup/Restore option. The restore
                option did not check for database integrity and caused
                some user headaches. Have now fixed this problem so a
                restore automatically calls the database integrity
                checks that are present at startup.
                Major addition - can now export a Microsoft Project
                MPX file which can be read by both MS Project and 
                Plan5.
                Released as Version 2.18.
 03 Jun 98      Upgraded to be compatible with GeoFox 1 machine.
                Fixed the slider bar problems. Now all views function
                correctly.
                Crashing after entering a blank task type. This has
                been fixed (thanks to my users who helped track this
                one down!).
                PgUp/PgDn/Up/Down keys now work in all views.
                Cancelling a 'Start as a task' option brought up the
                task running bar, now fixed.
                Released as Version 3.0.
 08 Jul 98      Significant work undertaken in the Agenda link area.
                No need to ensure the Agenda is closed, this is done
                automatically by 5Time.
                5Time changes agenda entry in modify and date change.
                5Time will cross-out and disable any alarm set for an
                item that has been flagged as done.
                Can now add an agenda entry to an existing To Do item.
                Can now delete an agenda entry from within 5Time.
                5Time now 'remembers' the backup/restore directory
                and file name.
                Client Bills can now be printed in HTML format.
                Addition of task types printed list.
                Can now select 'n' days in advance for To Do.
                Fixed a couple of reported bugs, crash after registration
                open/close.
                Decimal time routine had bug, now fixed.
                Compression of database performed after Backup.
                Removal of Export/Import facility.
                Ability to Change the value of the To Do List name.
                Printed To Do lists now show user priorities.
                Released as Version 3.1.
  27 Jul 98     Selective backup of 'done' items incorporated when
                deleting To Do items. Allows the user to save the
                removed items off-line. Can be recovered at any time.
                New search option incorporated in the To Do view. This
                is included as a menu item as well as a tap-on button
                in the To Do views.
                Speeded up the data collection slightly.
                Released as Version 3.2.
                
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