Timer V 1.0.x (c) 1999 Mr D Wilson		RegisterTimer@educe.screaming.net
Access 97 is (c) 1989-1996 Microsoft, Inc.

NOTE:
This is the 1st release.  It has been working since June 1999.

ABOUT:
This program is designed to capture accurate time accounting information by making the process of data capture so simple that even the most obstreperous user will find it hard to argue that data capture is a 'waist of time'.  It is a simple program that sits in the system tray and runs a timer for whichever project or tasks the user selects.  When the user starts a different task all they have to do is click the mouse button three times (1 to display the application, 1 to select the new task or project and 1 to minimise the application back to the system tray).  Only current tasks / projects are shown bur completed ones can be added at the click of a button.  The collected data is available on screen or in a printed report in a user selectable format ie last X number of days information.

INSTALLATION:
Run the set-up program and follow the on screen prompts.  Once the program has been installed, move the shortcut to your start-up folder if you want it to run automatically each time you run windows.  If you do not have MS Access 97 you can download the run time files from the link on the HTML Form Processing web site:

http://homes.arealcity.com/educe/formprocessing/formprocessing.htm
or
http://www.educe.f9.co.uk/formprocessing/formprocessing.htm

UNINSTALLATION:
Run the uninstall program by selecting Add/Remove Programs from the Windows Control Panel.

STANDARD END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

Use of Timer (hereinafter "SOFTWARE") is contingent on your agreement to the following terms:

1. GRANT OF LICENSE
Mr D Wilson grants you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the SOFTWARE free of charge in its downloadable limited format.  Details of licensing for an unlimted format can be found at http://www.educe.demon.co.uk/Timer/timer.htm

2. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, Mr D Wilson FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.  THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT AND DOCUMENTATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Mr D Wilson BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF Mr D Wilson HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

3. SCOPE OF GRANT
You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE.  Mr D Wilson shall retain title and all ownership rights to the SOFTWARE.

4. COPYRIGHT
This SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.

5. MAINTENANCE
Mr D Wilson is not obligated to provide maintenance or updates for the SOFTWARE.  However, any maintenance or updates provided by Mr D Wilson shall be covered by this Agreement.

6. DISTRIBUTION
The SOFTWARE may be freely distributed provided that it is not modified and the original archive remains intact with all accompanying files, and provided that no fee is charged (except for any reasonable fees necessary to cover costs of distribution media).  Should a fee be charged or any of the distribution package need to be modified you must contact Mr D Wilson for explicit written permission.

USING Timer:
Open the main window by clicking on the shortcut found on the "Start" button.  Log in as user 'Demo' with no password.  Select the admin button and add a list of projects.  Each project is given its own button on the main screen.  To start colecting time accounting data click on a project button.  When it goes green the timer is running.  To stop collecting data click the same button again or select another project.  Thats it!

CONTACTING THE AUTHOR:
Email to Timer@educe.screaming.net
or for the latest information see:

http://homes.arealcity.com/educe/timer/timer.htm
or
http://www.educe.f9.co.uk/timer/timer.htm

BUG REPORTS:
When reporting a bug always include the following:
1) A detailed description of the bug.
2) Can you get the bug to reoccur?
3) What version you're running?
4) What other applications or items in the start-up folder were running when the error occurred?
5) Anything special about your installation.
6) Your own suggested reason for the bug.

It is best if you use the bug reporting form located on the help menu.

KNOWN BUGS:
Some people are still having problems with the following:
All known bugs have been fixed.

FIXED BUGS:
For details of bugs, fixes and the latest version see:

http://homes.arealcity.com/educe/timer/timer.htm
or
http://www.educe.f9.co.uk/timer/timer.htm