LISTER ver 1.0
(for the Series 3a/3c)

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QUICK START
The best method of analysing this program is simply to install it and
try it out. To do this create a directory called \LST on any drive and
install in the usual way. If you require further information please look
in the notes below or contact me using the address at the bottom.
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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
2. INSTALLATION
3. FEATURES
  3.1 Overview
  3.2 Inserting an entry
  3.3 Organising entries
  3.4 Removing entries
  3.5 Additional features
4. UNINSTALLING
5. REGISTERING

1. INTRODUCTION
As the name suggests Lister is a program to manage lists in particular
to-do lists. Why yet another to-do list manager? The problem with most
of the to-do list managers available is that they are based on
deadlines. This means that entries tend to be organised by when they are
due rather than importance. 
The idea for writing Lister came about because I wanted a method of
keeping a record of tasks to be carried out on a particular day. If a
task was not due for this day or was dependent on some other task to be
completed first I didn't want to see it.

2. INSTALLATION (for uninstalling see below)
   1. Copy LISTER10.APP to the \APP directory on any drive
   2. Create a directory \LST on any drive 
   3. Install the program by pressing Psion-I on the system screen.

3. FEATURES 
3.1 Overview 
The Lister program contains three windows,
Current, Waiting and Done. The Current window contains tasks which may
be completed on the date shown in the top right corner (Note: To change
the date use the left and right arrow keys and to move to Today press
space). The waiting window contains tasks which can only be started in
the future or after another task has been completed. The Done window
contains completed tasks.

3.2 Inserting an entry
Entries may be inserted into either the Current or Waiting windows. If
you place them in the Waiting window you will be prompted to provide the
due date and the repeat type. Entries may be repeated by Day, Week or
Month. If you insert an entry to the Current window they will default to
the date displayed with no repeat. These items can be changed by editing
the entry later.

3.3 Organising entries
In any of the windows the position of an entry may be changed by
selecting the entry and using the up or down arrows with the Control
key. In the Current window it is also possible to postpone entries until
a particular date or until another entry has been selected. To force an
entry to be dependent on another follow the steps below:
  1. Select the entry to be postponed
  2. Select "Wait for Entry" (Psion-W) from the menu
  3. Move to the delaying entry and press enter

3.4 Removing entries
Entries may be removed either by using the delete key or by crossing
them out (Psion-minus) and then archiving them. The archive will store
the 50 most recently completed entries (this number can be changed in
the preferences)

3.5 Additional features
Entries held in the Waiting section are displayed with the date that
they are due and, at the end of the line, two flags with the entries
options. These flags are:
  1. W or X: for an task waiting for another entry to be completed
  2. Repeat details: None, Daily, Weekly or Monthly

4. UNINSTALLING
To remove Lister, delete the file LISTER.APP in the APP directory and
remove the directory \LST and all its files. If the program has been
registered a file LISTER.REG will be located in the \OPD directory. 5.
REGISTRATION Lister 1.0 is shareware. The trial version of Lister 1.0
contains nearly all the functionality of the real program but limits you
to 10 records overall. The full version allows you to enter up to 100
records in each window. Registration costs just 10 UKP by post or $15 
on-line for this I will send you a code to allow you to bypass this 
limit. You can send your registration to the address below and for a 
quick response e-mail me as well. Alternatively, if you visit my home 
page you may register using you credit card.

Every program on my Psion is fully registered and so should yours :-)

Address for registrations;

  2 EATON RISE
  LONDON W5 2ER
  ENGLAND

e-mail;

  Hamish.Buchanan@POBoxes.com

Home Page

  http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Heights/8956/




Hope you enjoy the program. 
Please send me any comments, bug reports or constructive criticism.

Hamish Buchanan, May 1998


HISTORY
July 1997 - Version 1.0 released