                       Adr_Book 1.5 for WINDOWS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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  1. What is Adr_Book
  2. What is new from 1.2
  3. What is new from 1.3   (Note: There was never a 1.4 release.)
  4. Installation
  5. Files on the Disk
  6. Why Register
  7. Disclaimer

1. What is Adr_Book?
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  Adr_Book is a database program that prints mailing labels, an address
  booklet, envelopes, and several reports.
  
  The mailing labels can be printed to meet postal requirements for best
  bulk mail rates: zip code order and with all capital letters for the name
  and address.
  
  The envelopes can be printed in three popular sizes. The postnet code
  can be printed. Different fonts and point sizes can be specified for the
  return address and addressee.

  The address booklet can be printed in multiple dimensions ranging from
  5 1/2" x 4 1/4" to 4" x 2 3/4".  This is very convenient for producing
  booklets of your business contacts, but is also great for organizations,
  clubs, and churches.
  

2. What is new since 1.2?
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  a. A copy command places the currently active name and address into the
     clipboard for including into your word processor and other window aps.

  b. Envelopes can now be printed in portrait mode.

  c. The 'notes' free text can now be displayed on the graphical address
     book. This is accomplished as follows: Select the Notes check box under
     the Options/Display menu. If there is any note text for a given Name
     the word 'Notes..' will appear in inverse video in the turquoise area
     of the address book. Clicking on this area will cause a text box to pop
     up displaying the associated notes data.  I suggest you test this - it
     is a very nice feature.

  d. The individual fields of a record can be selected for printing in the
     Pocket Address Book. For example, you can now print name and 
     telephone numbers only for each record.

  e. Performance for loading database files has been enhanced.

2. What is new since 1.3?
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  a. The address entry fields can now be for USA standard mode or a 
     Generic mode the easily handles any international address scheme.

  b. Envelopes can now be printed in a centered landscape.

  c. Most entry fields will now scroll horizontally to allow for greater
     length fields.

  d. The import command can now load .ADR files for merging two database files.

  e. Subsets of the database selected with the "Flags" field stay permanent
     until the "Flags" are changed for another set of the data.

3. INSTALLATION
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  To perform the installation insert the floppy in drive A or B and run
  INSTALL.EXE from Windows.

  If all of the files are currently on your hard drive you can still 
  install the program by running the INSTALL.EXE from Windows.


4. FILES ON THE DISK.
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  INSTALL  EXE    -  Windows Install Program
  INSTALL  INF    -  Windows Install Script file
  ADRBOOK  EXE    -  Adr_Book executable
  README   TXT    -  This file
  ADRBOOK  HLP    -  Adr_Book Help
  SAMPLE   ADR    -  Sample database file
  ADRBOOK  WRI    -  Tutorial document ( read this )


5. Why Register?
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  Registering brings with it a number of advantages.
  
  First of all, you will not be limited to a database with a maximum of
  30 records. Database files in the registered version can hold 
  over 5000 records.
  
  You won't get the nag dialog box when you start Adr_Book.
  
  You will feel better. (maybe)
  
  > And most importantly if I can afford to take Alberta out to dinner,
  > she just might not think this was a colossal waste of time.

  The above two lines where in the 1.0 release of Adr_Book. It has been a
  fairly successful product and I actually have been able to take Alberta
  out for a couple of very nice evenings. Thank you for your registrations.

  So how do you get version 1.5? Simple:

     Send $20.00 plus $2.00 shipping and handling ($5 for international 
     shipping and handling) along with name and mailing address to:
  
     Michael Gardner
     1231 Redwood Ct.
     Anchorage AK 99508

     You can also order using VISA and Mastercard. Just be sure to include
     the card number, the name as written on the card, and the expiration date.

  I make every effort to get each orders shipped as quickly as possible. Oh!
  and I would like to hear any comments and suggestions that you might have.
  
  Thanks
  Michael Gardner
  mikeg@ims.alaska.edu  or   mikeg@alaska.net

  February 5, 1995

6. Disclaimer
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Michael Gardner, the author of Adr_Book, hereby disclaims all warranties 
relating to this software, whether expressed or implied, including 
without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose.  The author will not be liable for any special,
incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data
or any other reason even if the author has been advised of the possibility
of such damages.  In no event shall the author's liability for any damages
ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the software, regardless
of the form of the claim. The person using the software bears all risk as
to the quality and performance of the software.

