------Instructions For Fishin' Log 1.0------
			     By Tim Denihan
 

	 This is a Visual Basic program so you will need VBRUN100.DLL file
in a directory in your path statement to use this it.  You can download
it for free from the MSLANG forum library. This sample version of Fishin' 
Log uses only 1 file for the storage of data.  It is automatically named 
"fishlog.dat" and must be in the same directory that you start Fishnlog.exe
from.  The first time you start the program it is obviously not there and 
you will receive a warning screen.  Once you save ("add to log") some data, 
this file will be created.  If you move fishnlog.exe make sure you take 
fishlog.dat with it to the new location.

1).  You are limited to a specific number of characters in each entry field.
Once you have met that limit you will not be able to enter any more 
characters and a warning BEEP will kindly remind you of that.  If you 
choose to reword (abbreviate) your entry just backspace over the 
entry or drag the text to be changed and press DEL.  The limitations with 
some examples are listed below:

Location-24  Eg.. Lake Fork
Air Temp-5  Eg.. 72-96 
General Weather-18  Eg.. Partly Cloudy
Wind MPH-5  Eg.. 10-15
Wind Direction-5  Eg..  SxSW
Lake Level-6  Eg..  2' Hi
Water Temp-6  Eg..  68-71
Water Color-8  Eg..  Stained
Visibility-6  Eg..  4-4.5'
pH-4  Eg..  7.5
Baits-168(approx. 6 lines)  Eg..  Black Blue Worms 8"
Depth-5  Eg..  12-15
Comments-1005(approx. 15 lines)  Eg.. Your normal every day fishing 
stories that you would tell (lie about) when you get to work on Monday.  
Also include information to expand on information that you don't have a 
"field" for or that the "field" is too short for.

2).  You are also limited to a maximum of 50 entries (trips).  I have no 
fancy warning screen for this.  You can however make this problem go away 
by sending me the registration fee.

3).  When you start the program each time, you are ready to make a new 
entry or look up an old entry.  If you wish to edit an existing entry you 
must access the "Edit Mode" through the pull down "File" menu.  While in 
this mode if you choose the "Edit Entry" button you will overwrite the 
current log entry with the updated data.

4).  Make sure that when you are finished that you save your entry either 
throught "Edit Entry" or "Add to Log".  If you exit the program without 
doing this no warning screen will come up to remind you of your error (if
I figure out how to program that I'll include it in your registered 
version).

5).  The "TAB" key will move you from field to field and SHIFT + TAB 
will move you backwards through the fields.  You may also use your mouse 
to position the cursor where you want it.


	That should do it!!  Simple huh?  I have attempted to stay within
the spirit of Window's programs in that they are generally self explaining.
If I should expand on these instructions... tell me.

				GOOD FISHING!!!
					
					Tim