QuikCalc-V1.55
This is a text version of the help file, if you choose to delete the help to save space, this file gives everything the help file does.  See the History section (at the end) for changes to this version. 

Installation:
Windows
	PsiWin software can be used to install the application, simply drag and drop the (hold down CTRL on the keyboard so you JUST COPY) "APP" folder to the Psion drive of your choice.  Then choose "install" from the Apps menu in the System Screen.

DOS
	Start the RCOM software and type the following:
		CD\QUIKCALC
		QUIKINST 
	It will run a batch file that will install the application to the drive of your choice. Then choose "install" from the Apps menu in the System Screen.

Macintosh
	Using PsionLink, just drag and drop the "APP" folder to the Psion drive of your choice.  Then choose "install" from the Apps menu in the System Screen.

Application files:
QuikCalc consists of several files:
\APP\Quikcalc.opa     the application
\APP\QUIK\QC.rsc    the help file (optional)

Once you use QuikCalc for the first time, your account files will be created on your default disk, the path is \APP\QUIK\*.qik
Don't delete these files.  (Although the program will still run, your account info will be lost).


About QuikCalc
Why use QuikCalc? There are a number of full-fledged money management apps for the Psion models.  This isn't one of them. Simply put, we wanted a small, fast application whose only purpose in life was to record transactions that would be uploaded to Quicken(c) later.
The main necessities were:
1. Date, Account, Amount, Payee, Reference should all be 
supported.
2. Have initial balances that aren't exported.
3. Quick and easy exporting to Quicken(c). All accounts 
should be exported at once.
And with that, we present QuikCalc...

About backups...
We're talking about money here.  You should always keep a security backup of the files here on the
Psion, and the ones in Quicken(c) on your PC/Mac.  GB software will not be held liable for any damages 
caused by the loss of data.  Not keeping a backup is like skydiving without a parachute, or driving with no oil in your car.  Bad things will happen, and the only way to prevent loosing data, is to keep a backup...

New transaction
This option allows you to enter the Date, Account, Withdrawal or Deposit, Payee, Amount and a 
reference.  All will be brought into Quicken(c) except that the reference is ignored going into a Credit Card account.  Press Enter to complete the dialog ESC to cancel the dialog.  Use the arrow keys to move 
within the dialog.  Press TAB on the Date line for a pop-up calendar.

Account balances
This will display account balances for all of the ten possible accounts.

Initial balances
If you wish to keep a running balance of your accounts, you should enter initial balances.  After you upload your QIF files, and delete the old transactions the balance will be updated.  If you then do work in Quicken(c), the balances will not match.  You should then update the initial balances manually.

Rename accounts
This allows you to rename accounts after the initial setup.  When you use this feature, your old names show as the prompts to change.  Please note that as this will not change the balances, you should keep your accounts in the same order.

Export QIF files
Unlike every other Quicken(c)-like application for the Psion, the export to QIF function is quick and easy.  Every other app makes you enter each account and export them separately.  Just choose  export and QuikCalc will create a QIF file for each of your accounts that has transactions.  If there are no transactions in an account then a QIF file will not be created for that account.

Delete transactions
As exporting takes every transaction into the QIF file, after you export you should delete your previous transactions.  Don't do this until after you have successfully brought your info into Quicken(c).  Your balances will automatically be updated.

Set preferences
So far this sets whether you use a background graphic or not.   This may have added functionality
in the future...

Going to PC
_ Windows
To get your QIF files to your PC you will need the PsiWin software on your PC.
1. Start PsiWin
2. Open a windows showing your Psion's drive.
3. Hold the CONTROL key down and drag and drop the QIF folder to your HD.
4. Open Quicken(c) and use the import command to bring your files in from the QIF folder.
_ DOS
To get your QIF files to your PC you will need the RCOM software on your PC.
1. Start RCOM and type "cd.."
2. Type "MD QIF"
3. Type "CD QIF"
4. Type "I:"
5. Type "CD QIF"
6. Type "C:"
7. Type "Xcopy I: /s /e"
8. Open Quicken(c) and use the import command to bring your files in from the QIF directory.

Going to Mac
To get your QIF files to your Mac, you will need the Psion Link software on your Mac.
1. Start Psion Link
2. Choose preferences from
the file Menu.
3. Add .QIF to the list of extensions.  If you don't, the files won't be recognized by Quicken(c).
4. Use Psion Link to drag and drop the QIF folder to your Mac HD.
5. Open Quicken(c) and use the import command to bring your files in from the QIF folder.

Registration
Registration via Compuserve SWREG, ID is 8558.
Cost is $15
See the registration document for full details and contact details...

History
Ver 1.0a
Quicken(c) exporting working...
Ver 1.1b
Added initial balances
Ver 1.2b
Fixed problem if a null string was entered for account name or initial balance.  Default settings are written to the .INI files...
Ver 1.25
First beta release, account names are checked for DOS validity.  Initial balances and amounts will now only accept numbers.
Ver 1.5
First public release.  Only accounts with transactions in them get exported, thus there are not empty QIF files taking up space and confusing the user.
Ver 1.53
Fixed a bug in the initial balances, and added the following per user request:
Withdrawal is now default transaction type
A rename account option has been added per user request
Ver 1.55
Now exports in either mm/dd/yy or dd/mm/yy to work around a bug in certain versions of Quicken.
small bug fixes
border around screen even with a background
10 transactions allowed in unregisterd version
menu drops down automatically per user request (one keypress to get a new transaction window)
