---------------------- CONTENTS OF THIS FILE: ---------------------- IMPORTANT!!! Please Read Requirements to run Grocery Manager for Windows Upgrading from v.1.09 or older to GMW v.2.02 Installing Grocery Manager for Windows (GMW) Automatic Installation Manual Installation GMW Sample Files and a Quick Tour of GMW Where to get the latest copy of Grocery Manager ------------------------- IMPORTANT!!! Please Read: ------------------------- The install program AND Grocery Manager REQUIRE that VBRUN200.DLL be in one of the directories in your path, your Windows directory, or your Windows System directory, or they won't run. VBRUN200.DLL isn't included in this archive because many people already have it, it's big (357K), and it is very annoying to have a 357K file included that you already have. It can be found separately on many BBS'es (see list at the end of this file), and it is available in library #6 of the WINSHARE forum, library #7 of the ZNT:PBS forum, or library 2 of the ZNT:WINSOU forum on Compuserve as VBRUN2.ZIP. Be sure a copy of VBRUN200.DLL is in your path, your Windows directory, or your Windows System directory, then follow the instructions below: ------------------------------------------------ Requirements to run Grocery Manager for Windows: ------------------------------------------------ 1) Windows 3.1 running Standard or Enhanced Mode 2) A mouse 3) Disk space needed: 1.5M Subtract 357K if you already have VBRUN200.DLL Sample files use 225K and can be deleted (del *.IS?) 4) Minimum free memory in Windows to run GMW: 500K ------------------------------------------------ Upgrading from v.1.09 or older to GMW v.2.02: ------------------------------------------------ If you're currently using version 1.09 or older of GMW, and you want to continue using the information you've saved in the previous version, DON'T use the install program. Instead, follow these steps: First, make a copy of EVERYTHING in your GMW directory (it's the safe & smart thing to do!). Copy these files from GMW202.ZIP to your GMW directory: CONVERT.EXE GMW.EXE GMW.INI GMW_DOCS.WRI GMW.HLP TOOLBUTN.VBX Run convert.exe to convert your existing data to v.2.02's format. Click on the "Help" menu selection in CONVERT.EXE to read specific details about the conversion program. You are now ready to use GMW v.2.02! --------------------------------------------- Installing Grocery Manager for Windows (GMW): --------------------------------------------- Automatic Installation: ----------------------- Unzip GMW202.ZIP onto a floppy or into an empty directory on your hard drive. While in Windows, start INSTALL.EXE. You will be presented with a default directory for GMW to be installed into. This can be changed to anything you want, but please keep GMW in its own directory. Select "No" if you don't want a program group created for GMW (Install defaults to "Yes"), and then click on the start button. Click on the Exit button when the installation is complete, and then delete all files from the directory you unzipped GMW202.ZIP into. Files that aren't transferred to the GMW directory by the install program are: describe.txt diskstat.dll file_id.diz install.exe packing.txt readme.txt sysop.txt vendor.txt Manual Installation: -------------------- Place the following files in your Windows System directory: VBRUN200.DLL VBISAMMX.DLL Create a directory for GMW, and place all remaining files except the files on the above two lists, into this directory. ---------------------------------------- GMW Sample Files and a Quick Tour of GMW ---------------------------------------- Included with GMW are some sample files so you can evaluate GMW without having to manually enter any data. These files are copied to your hard drive during the automatic installation. The sample files will enable you to see how Grocery Manager works. Immediately after installing GMW, go to the View menu, and browse through the various screens to view. The sample files are set up so that you can view or printout a sample menu and shopping list without going through the usual steps to make one. Select Shopping List from the View menu. This is an example of what you would take to the grocery store. Select Menu from the View menu. This is a sample of a menu that shows what meals are planned on each day. When you get to the point that you want to enter your own data, you may either modify the existing data, or delete it and start over. To completely delete the data and start over, be sure that GMW isn't running, and go to the directory that GMW was installed in and delete all the data files by typing the following command at a DOS prompt: "Del *.IS?". ------------------------------------------------ Where to get the latest copy of Grocery Manager: ------------------------------------------------ In an effort to make it easier for you to obtain your favorite software, the latest updates of many ASP authored programs can be found on the BBSs listed below. These BBSs are members of the ASP Hub Network (AHN). The latest version of Grocery Manager can be found on these BBSs, and the WINSHARE forum on Compuserve. Zone 1 - East Coast USA North-East Coast Mid-East Coast [Site #1] [Site #2] The Consultant BBS The Break RBBS Jay Caplan Bruce Jackson P.O. Box 8571 4660 Whitaker PL New York NY 10116-4655 Dale City, VA 22193-3011 Data1) 718-837-3236 Data1) 703-680-9269 Data2) 703-551-0000 Zone 2 - North Mid-USA Zone 3 - Southern Mid-USA [Site #3] [Site #4] The Twilight Zone The DataExchange BBS John Hrusovszky Don Morris 1119 E. Main St 119 Herring St. Auburndale, WI 54412 Leesville, LA 71446 Data1) 715-652-2758 Data1) 318-239-2122 Zone 4 - West Coast USA [Site #5] [Site #6] Attention to Details BBS Space BBS Clint Bradford Owen Hawkins 5085 Trail Canyon Dr PO Box 260 Mira Loma CA 91752 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Data1) 909-681-6221 Data1) 415-323-4398 (ASP Files) Data2) 415-323-4193 (Other Files) Zone 5 - Canada [Site #7] Knightec BBS Phil Knight 35 Robb Blvd #6 Orangeville, ONT L9W 3L1 Data1) 519-940-0007 These BBSs are bound by special agreement with the ASP. In the case of a dispute contact the ASP Omsbudsman.