    Signet Software Stock Utilities for Compuserve v1.0

 The unregistered version of      Signet Software
 this program may be copied       9451 Anderson Dr.
 freely with no changes.          Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237
 Please remit $10 to register 
                    (c) 1993 Signet Software

 Note: This file gives very detailed instructions so that all levels
       of users may successfully automate using our program.
       More experienced users may just want read the file "SIMPLE"
       to get started - this file gives simple instructions and
       should have you up and running quickly. This readme file
       can be printed by typing README at the DOS prompt. Please read
       about special bonus upon registration. 
       
 Description:
 These utilities convert quotes that are file captured using
 Compuserve's Basic Quotes for direct import to Quicken(tm) or your
 favorite spreadsheet. This program does not require CIM.

 The program correctly converts all types of stock or mutual
 fund quotes and saves them to your Quicken or spreadsheet directory
 in a file named "C".  After the program is setup correctly it will
 log you onto Compuserve automatically, collect the quotes and then load
 Quicken (Quicken for Windows users will need to load Quicken manually
 from Windows Program Manager). Other than a couple of simple keystrokes
 in Quicken everything is completely automatic.

 This program includes sample batch files and other text files which
 direct the inputs and outputs of the program. Since your program
 locations will likely be different than the defaults used in these
 files you will need to customize these files to make them work
 automatically on your computer. You may use any good text editor
 to modify these text files - just be sure that your editor saves in
 what is commonly called ASCII or text format. The following are good
 choices to use to edit these files: the DOS program EDIT.COM;
 Windows Notepad; Xtree; Magellan; or any word processor the has the
 option to read and save in text format.

                          Installation

 The program will work with Quicken (DOS or Windows) and most
 major spreadsheets.

 If starting from a floppy run INSTALL.BAT, otherwise create a
 directory on your hard drive named CSU and copy all the files
 on the program disk to this directory.

                   Setup & Running the program

After copying the program files as instructed above, run each step
of the program manually until your are familiar with how they should
work.

 Step                                          Comment   
 
  1. Log onto Compuserve with any              Program must be able to save
     communications program.                   screen info to a file.   

  2. type TOP                                  Compuserve Main Menu

  3. Select 1                                  Access Basic Services

  4. Select 8                                  Stock Quotes & Personal Finance

  5. Turn on capture buffer in your            See your instruction 
     communications program. Save screen       manual
     info to file named STKS.PRN

  6. Select 1                                  Basic Quotes

  7. At Issue: prompt type stock               Use only valid symbols
     symbols separated by commas               Since Compuserve doesn't 
     and press return.                         repeat back the symbols - our
                                               program depends on you to enter
  8. Repeat 7 at next Issue prompt for more    valid symbols. The 1st symbol
     quotes.                                   you type lines up with line 1 of
                                               the quotes reported back by 
  9. Press Enter at Issue: prompt to           Compuserve. If you type in a 
     return to Menu.                           symbol that is invalid or one CIS
                                               can't find the conversion file 
                                               will get out of sequence with
                                               your symbols and the quotes.
                                               Just be careful to type in valid
                                               symbols and the program will
                                               convert them perfectly. 

 10. Repeat 7-9 for more quotes if             Limit 30 quotes per pass in 
     desired.                                  steps 7 & 8

 11. Turn off capture buffer.

 12. Log off of Compuserve

 13. Exit to DOS

 14. CD\CSU                                    Change directory to CSU

 15. Edit file named "IN" with a text          Tells conversion program
     editor or the COPY CON command            where capture file that was
                                               saved in steps 1-11 is located.

 16. The file "IN" should contain one line     Examples of valid text:
      of text with the word INPUT= followed     INPUT=C:\PL\STKS.PRN 
      by the complete drive, path, and name     INPUT=D:\PCPLUS\STKS.PRN
      of the capture file. There should be      INPUT=C:\XTALK\STKS.PRN
      no spaces on this line. Unless you       Your actual line will be 
      specified another path when naming the   different than these by 
      STKS.PRN it will usually be saved        the drive & path of your 
      in the directory where your              communication program. 
      communication program is located.                    
      
 17. The file "OUTQ" should contain one        Examples of valid text:
      line of text with the word OUTPUT=        OUTPUT=C:\QUICKEN\C. 
      followed by the complete drive, path,     OUTPUT=D:\QUICKEN4\C.
      and name of the conversion file that      OUTPUT=C:\QUICKENW\C.
      will be sent to your QUICKEN program     Your actual line will be
      directory. Again no spaces on this       the drive and path where
      line. We recommend the filename C.       your Quicken program is
      (Don't use an extension on this name     located. Note: if you are
      such as .PRN or .TXT) This will allow    new to DOS type TREE or
      you to type one letter as the filename   TREE>PRN to list or print
      to import in QUICKEN. Note: Be careful   your directory structure.
      not to use any filenames here that 
      are the same as any of the Quicken
      program files. 

 18. Make sure you are still in the CSU        If you have trouble here
     directory and start our conversion        check that you have saved 
     program by typing in CQ at the prompt.    a valid capture file and 
     Occasionally the program will pause       that the "IN" file is set
     with a reminder screen - when it does     up correctly.
     press any key to start the program.
     When no reminder shows the program
     requires no key presses and has no
     pauses - in the registered program
     all reminders and pauses are removed
     making the program completely automatic.
     If you followed steps 1-16 correctly
     you should see your stocks scrolling 
     in the display line as they are being
     converted. If not press F1 to review
     the help screens and review steps 1-16.

     The stocks will be converted very 
     quickly and sent to the location and
     file you named in step 17. If the stocks
     are moving slowly in the window this
     usually means the program can't find the
     path you specified in the "OUTQ" file.
     No error checking is done on the output
     path, so its up to you to make sure its
     correct.

 19. Load QUICKEN and enter your password       If Quicken doesn't work
     if you have one. Press Ctrl U to bring     in this step make sure
     up your stock list and then Ctrl I to      you are sending the
     import our conversion file. When asked     conversion file to your
     for the filename to import type a C and    QUICKEN directory as
     press enter twice. Quicken should then     set up in step 14. If 
     report that it successfully imported       you exit to DOS you can 
     your prices.                               see if the C file is
                                                there and it's contents 
     This file can also be imported in          by changing to your
     Lotus or Quattro by using the file         Quicken directory typing 
     import numbers option                       TYPE C
                                                at the DOS prompt.
                

    Automating the process:

    The batch file GO.BAT along with sample communication scripts are
    provided with this utility to totally automate all of the above steps.
    Your communications program must have the ability to run scripts from
    the command line to completely automated the collection of your quotes -
    (most good communication programs have this capability.)
    Use our example to write your own scripts. You will also have to edit
    the GO.BAT to customize it for your system configuration. Just follow the
    instructions in it's remark statements. When finished just type GO at
    the DOS prompt or start GO from your menu program or from 
    Windows. (If you are new to DOS these batch files simply type all
    of the commands for you instead of doing all the steps by hand).

    The sample script files CISSTKS.CMD or CISSTKS.ASP were written for
    the Pereline or Procomm communication programs - if you are using another
    communication program write a script similar to our example. After you
    have this written most good communication programs allow you to load this
    script by naming it on the command line when you start your program.
    Check your instruction manual for this.

    Files included 
    with this utility.     Purpose
    
    IN                     Tells conversion program CQ.EXE where the
                           Compuserve input (capture) file is located.

    OUTQ                   Tells CQ.EXE where to send the converted
                           quotes.

    CQ.EXE                 Signet's Compuserve to Quicken stock conversion
                           program.

    CISSTKS.CMD            Sample script for collecting quotes with Pereline

    CISSTKS.ASP            Sample script for collecting quotes with Procomm

    CSTOCK.HLP             F1 help file for CQ.EXE
                           (note: F1 help can only be accessed when the
                            program is paused - you can force a pause by
                            deleting or renaming the capture file named
                            in the "IN" file)

    README                 This file

    README.BAT             Prints these instructions

    SIMPLE                 Simplified instructions

    GO.BAT                 Batch file that automates loading your
                           communications program, capturing quotes,
                           quote conversion, and then loads Quicken.


    Bonus files you will receive with registered version of program.

    CS.EXE                 Special conversion file for importing
                           additional quote information into spreadsheet
                           templates.

    STOCK.WK1              Spreadsheet template that keeps portfolio
                           totals and several performance measures not
                           readily available in QUICKEN.

    GRAPH.WK1              Graphs price history of stock data collected
                           on Compuserve. Shows more detail than found in
                           Quicken.


Signet Software is also working on other conversions at this time such
as a Compuserve to MYM conversion. If you require a conversion file for input
from Compuserve to any other program - send us the converted format and we will
write a conversion program for you (we reserve all rights to such a program
and may sell same to others). If the format is a straight forward text or
comma delimited file, send $10 and we'll usually be able to mail it to you
within 30 days. If its more complicated send us a spec of what you want and
will tell you if we can do it. Always give us your on-line mail address in
case we have questions. We will include as many of these completed conversion
programs as possible bundled with our CQ.EXE utility to all users who register.
Registered users will also be offered any new conversions that become 
available in the future at a very reasonable cost. 
   
We also have utilities for use on GEnie and Prodigy. Please write for
more information.

Compuserve is a registered trademark of Compuserve,Inc.
Quicken is registered trademark of Intuit
Pereline is registered trademark of Pereline Data Systems
Procomm is registered trademark of DataStorm Technologies
Lotus is registered trademark of Lotus Development Corp.
Quattro is registered trademark of Borland

To print these instructions type README at the DOS prompt.
      To register send $10 to:
       Signet Software
       9451 Anderson Dr.
       Pittsburgh, PA 15237
      
     You can reach us on-line
     Compuserve:76547,230     GEnie:SIGSOFT          Prodigy:DDFX48B

