PERSONAL ACCOUNTS V1.1 (Siena Version) -------------------------------------- Copyright F A Richey 1996 As an avid user of the original Series 3 Finance program, I was rather disappointed when the Series 3A version didn't give me the same functionality. I therefore decided to write a program for the 3A which took the best ideas of both programs, and added some extra modules which I would find useful. That resulted in S3ABANK. Following the production of the Siena, I decided to port the program across to the new machine. This program is the result. As it stands, this Shareware version is mainly intended as a demo, and therefore will allow only a limited number of items, such as 3 Accounts, 5 Standing Orders, 5 Budget Categories, 5 Shares and 5 Rooms for the Home Inventory. Registration will give you more realistic values, such as 20 Accounts and 50 Standing Orders in each Group, and 50 Budget Items, 50 Shares and 20 Rooms. It does not involve reloading the program, simply typing in a registration code to release the 'lock'. Please pass any problems/comments/suggestions to me by: CompuServe : 100023,543 E-mail (Internet) : alanrichey@msn.com Fax (USA) : (703)-696-5499 If you wish to register the program, please send a cheque (check) for 20 UK pounds or 30US$ (or the equivalent in 'real money' in your currency) to : F A RICHEY F A RICHEY c/o Sonas 6001 Natick Court Calgary Burke, VA 22015 Isle of Mull or USA Argyle PA75 6QT SCOTLAND and mark the envelope: "SNABANK Registration" Registration gets you a personalised registration code to remove the 'nag' screens, and allow full use of the program. Note that you will not need a new copy of the program, all the functionality is in there, it just needs the code to 'unlock' it. I will also ensure that this code remains forward compatible for future versions of the program so, unlike other programs, I will not be asking for a further fee for an upgrade. Upgrades will normally be put onto CompuServe, AOL, CIX, Internet and various FTP sites, and those of you with E-mail addresses will be notified. The archive should contain the following files: \APP\SNABANK1.APP The main program file (and the only essential file) The following optional files: \APP\SNABANK\BANKSNA.PIC Optional Opening Picture \APP\SNABANK\BANKSNA.HLP Optional Help File for Core program \APP\SNABANK\BANKSPRT.OVL Optional Printing Overlay (including PSIWIN) \OPD\SNAPRINT.DYL Optional Printing Overlay \APP\SNABANK\BANKCFG.OVL Optional Configuration Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKADV1.OVL Optional Advanced Options Module 1 \APP\SNABANK\BANKADV2.OVL Optional Advanced Options Module 2 (See later for listing of these extra options) \APP\SNABANK\BANKORD.OVL Optional Standing Order/Future Transaction Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKORD.HLP and optional Help file \APP\SNABANK\BANKBUD.OVL Optional Budget Categories Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKBUD.HLP and optional Help file \APP\SNABANK\BANKEXP.OVL Optional Expense Account Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKEXP.HLP and optional Help file \APP\SNABANK\BANKHOU.OVL Optional Home Inventory Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKHOU.HLP and optional Help file \APP\SNABANK\BANKPET.OVL Optional Fuel Consumption Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKPET.HLP and optional Help file \APP\SNABANK\BANKPLN.OVL Optional Financial Planner Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKPLN.HLP and optional Help file \APP\SNABANK\BANKSHA.OVL Optional Investment Tracking Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKSHA.HLP and optional Help file \APP\SNABANK\BANKUTI.OVL Optional Utilities Tracking Module \APP\SNABANK\BANKUTI.HLP and optional Help file README.NEW "Get you started" instructions for new users README.V10 Upgrade instructions S3ABANK.TXT Instructions for users of S3ABANK HISTORY.TXT Details of the various upgrades. REGISTER.TXT Details on how to register the program. LICENCE.TXT A licensing Agreement BANK1-1.TXT Initial instructions in ASCII Text format BANK1-2.TXT A Tutorial on using the program BANK1-3.TXT Instructions on the Optional Modules in ASCII Text Format BANK1-4.TXT Advanced Instructions in ASCII Text format BANK1.FAQ Frequently asked questions The Advanced Options Module 1 offers you the following additional functions: Look Ahead Mode to predict the state of your finances sometime in the future. Default Transactions for those regular entries. A 'Last Transaction Repeat' function A pull-down page of Account details where you can store such things as Account numbers. Automatic numbering (for cheques, or in my case registrations !) A 'Find' function in the Archive screen. The Advanced Options Module 2 offers you the following additional functions: Export and Import function in various formats, including Quicken. A 'Pay Bills' option, similar to that used in MS Money. (Also needs BANKORD.OVL) Ability to allocate tax (VAT, GST etc) to transactions. Pull-down Info windows giving settings for each Group and Account. The Optional Configuration Module allows you to change a large number of the settings within the program. These settings are remembered, so you can remove this module once the program is setup to your liking. To Install the program, carry out the following actions: 1. Copy SNABANK1.APP to your \APP\ directory. 2. If you wish to load any of the optional modules, generate a Sub-directory \SNABANK\ under the \APP\ directory, i.e. \APP\SNABANK\ 3. You can then copy any of the optional files to the sub-directory \APP\SNABANK\ if you wish to use any of the extra facilities. 4. If you want to use the optional Print system, as well as copying the file BANKSPRT.OVL into the \APP\SNABANK\ Sub-directory, you will need to put the SNAPRINT.DYL file into an \OPD\ directory. (Note that this latter file is common to all my programs, so if you are running more than one of them, you will only need one copy of this file) 5. Install SNABANK1.APP using as described in the Psion manual. If you fancy a challenge, you can learn everything you need to about the program by playing with it and checking the effect of each MENU selection, as well as the effect of pressing , , or in each screen. However, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, at least read Part 1 of this set of instructions first. I suggest you then work through the tutorial in Part 2, which will familiarize you with all the basic capabilities of the program. If you do 'fly blind' and get into trouble, please read the rest of this document before asking me to help. The majority of questions I receive could have been answered by reading this document. Those that couldn't I have included in the FAQ file. I have designed this documentation in 4 parts, based on the premise that most people are like me and never read the manual. Part 1 is the Important Notes, please read this at least. Part 2 is a quick tutorial to get you started, Part 3 moves onto other aspects of the program and covers each of the optional modules and Part 4 goes through the more advanced functions. PART 1: Important Points to Note: 1. The configuration file and registration details are saved on in the \OPD\ directory, so don't be surprised if you lose that information (and registration) if you delete these files. 2. Please do NOT try changing the name of a Group from the system screen. The title you use for a Group is used for all the data files, not just the one shown under the icon. If you do wish to rename a Group, simply use the 'Save As' file command from within the Program, to save the Group under a new name, change to that new Group, then use the 'Delete Group' command to get rid of the original. 3. I have provided a BACKUP and RESTORE option ( and in the Accounts screen) to enable you to keep a COMPLETE copy of all your data files somewhere else on the system. Although there have only been 3 recorded cases of complete data loss in S3ABANK, I am not so arrogant as to say that there isn't a 'bug' in there waiting to trap the unwary. Personally I use this option every couple of days, as well as Backing up regularly on a PC. I think the program is safe, but I still wouldn't trust it completely. Basically, if you lose some data and you haven't kept a backup of some description, don't expect any sympathy from me !! 4. To register the program, press and CAREFULLY enter the code obtainable from me (or my agent) for the registration fee. 5. Important Note for Non-United Kingdom Users: Before starting to enter data, press and select your country as the Base Currency and the Group Currency. If your country is not shown, jump forward to the 'Currency' part of Part 3 to see how to add your country. This completes the essential reading part, the rest is purely optional !!