BusCalc Version 1.20 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 10522,2324.


WHATS NEW

Version 1.20 - Shareware version - program additions

Major re-write to fix a number of minor bugs and to improve the overall performance.	

Automatically remembers the last open file.

Faster screen switching using the diamond key.

Improved control using the arrow keys. 

Improved listing, including the option to build a custom list.


REGISTRATION

BusCalc 1.20 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.

BusCalc 1.20 can be registered in two ways.

. Compuserve On-line registration ($25) via "Go Swreg" SWREG ID = 12514

. By Mail, send a cheque for 15, made payable to Chris Nicholson, to

	26 The Elms
	Hertford
	Herts
	SG13 7UX
	

DISCLAIMER

No responsibility is accepted by the author for any loss of data, however 
caused, by the use or misuse of BusCalc. The responsibility for any consequences
of installation or use rest solely with the user. No warranties or guarantees of 
any kind are implied. The program is only designed to provide an indication of a 
company's performance and the author accepts absolutely no responsibility for any 
decisions formulated using information provided by BusCalc.


DISTRIBUTION

BusCalc V1.20 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.  


COMMENTS

BuisCalc 1.20 was written whilst I was looking for a new job and wanted to keep a record of 
the financial position of prospective employers. It provides basic accounting analysis using 
figures that are freely available from most Reference Libraries. It has now been expanded to 
cover further management figures and can help with setting prices or discounts.

FILES
	
Bsc120.opa		:\app				Program file	

Optional files
		

Bscmthi1.opo		Any drive :\app\buscalc		Monthly debtor table module 1
Bscmthc1.opo		Any drive :\app\buscalc		Monthly debtor table module 2
Bschlp1.rsc		Internal M:\app\buscalc		Help file				

Templ-2.mco		:\macro\mco			Layout template for printout
Templ-2.mcr		:\macro\mcr			Source file for above


INSTALLATION (New users)

Copy the file Bsc120.opa to any \app directory. 

If you want to use the online help then install Bschlp1.rsc to the directory \app\buscalc on the
internal drive.

If you want to take advantage of the Monthly debtor table calculator then install Bscmthi1.opo
and Bscmthc1.opo to the directory \app\buscalc on any drive.

Then install the program on the system screen using Psion-I. 


INSTALLATION (Upgrading)

Installation is exactly as above and all previous files should be deleted, it is only the 2 macro 
files have not changed so there is no need to replace them.

Until the program is registered it will not work with any of your old files that contain more 
than 8 records. However, after registering all files from Version 1.10 over 8 records can be used.


GETTING STARTED

Once you have installed the program you can begin adding 
information, press Psion-A and add a company name and the relevant 
accounting period for the information that you are adding.These are 
the minimum entries for any record and must be completed. 

Once this is completed and you have added the financial details that 
you have available you will be able to view the analysis of these 
figures. 


CONTROL

The program can be navigated using the usual hotkeys listed in the 
menu. The first or last record can be selected by using Psion - left  
or right arrow and then scrolled through by using the arrow keys. 

The diamond key can be used to switch between the main results screens. 

A record must be loaded before you can edit or print any information.


LISTING

You have a choice on whether to list all the records in the current 
file or by building your own list, ie just the records on one company.

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 either using the 
hotkey (shift-psion-L) or switching screens with the diamond key.


PRINTING

The information that you have entered can be printed to a Word file
allowing you the option of adding further details and adapting the
layout to your own requirements. 

I have included a macro for a standard layout that I use. 

As standard the program prints all the profit and loss plus 
performance analysis data and you will be prompted to print the 3 
month debtor table information.


HISTORY

Version 1.20 - Shareware version - program additions

	Version 1.20 - Shareware version - program additions

	Major re-write to fix a number of minor bugs and to improve the overall performance.	

	Automatically remembers the last open file.	

	Faster screen switching using the diamond key.

	Improved control using the arrow keys. 

	Improved listing, including the option to build a custom list.
	

Version 1.10 - Further program additions

	Supports multiple files so that you can keep separate records on different companies.

	Performance analysis now includes acid test ratio and current ratio results.

	Percentage calculator to assist with mark up and mark down calculations.
	
	Pricing calculator to assist with the setting of prices.


Version 1.09 - Major re-write on V1.08, detailed below are the major changes:

	Printing via Word.

	Improved use of screen redraws which has increased speed.

	List view of all entries.
	
	Sort all entries into alphabetical order by company name.

	Delete records from within the program.

	A new 3 month debtor analysis table, which provides a clear indication of debt collection 
	performance.

	Help has now been integrated to use the standard Psion format. 
	(Acknowledgment to Jezar at Psion for the use of his Helpkit program)


Version 1.08 - Initial launch.








