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HELP TEXT FOR HAC VERSION 1.1
#1:Create new records

HAC was unable to locate any existing accounts records.  If 
records should be present, check your configuration by 
referring to the manual.

To set up a completely new accounts system, answer "Y" at 
the prompt and HAC will create new files.
#2:Main menu
Select the account you require by hitting the key 
corresponding to the account reference, A through Z.  You 
can view a summary of all accounts by pressing F3.

To set up a new account or remove an existing account, go 
to the account maintenance menu by pressing F4.  If you 
have just created a new accounts system you will have to 
set up at least one account before you can enter any data.
#3:Account summary
This brief summary shows the sub-total of accounts grouped 
under three categories, checking, savings, and credit/loan, 
along with a total of all accounts.  The category to which 
an account belongs was determined when you set up the 
account from the account maintenance menu.

Pressing F9 will print a more detailed summary showing the 
balance of each individual account as well as sub-totals 
for each category.
#4:Account maintenance menu
This menu allows you to add a new account, delete an 
existing account, or amend the details of an account.  When 
selecting an account which is not currently in use, HAC 
will ask you to confirm that you wish to create a new 
account before allowing you to set up the details.

Press the appropriate key, A through Z, for the account to 
change or hit Esc to return to the main menu.
#5:Account maintenance

You are now viewing the details for the account you 
selected from the account maintenance menu.

Use the up/down or Tab keys to move between fields to make 
changes.  Press F10 to accept your entries or Esc to 
abandon any changes and return to the account maintenance 
menu.

The fields are used as follows:

Account type    Press the spacebar to switch between the 
                three account types (Checking, Savings, or 
                Credit/Loan).  Unless you are setting up a
                new account, a fourth DELETE option will 
                also be available.  An account can only be 
                deleted if all transactions are reconciled 
                and the balance is zero.

Name            The name entered here will appear on 
                the account menus and at the top of account 
                print-outs.

Debit/Credit    Any text entered here will automatically
default         be used as the default for miscellaneous
                debit/credit transactions on the account.


Next check no.  Indicates the number of the next check to 
                be used on this account.  This number is 
                automatically incremented each time a check 
                is entered.  This field has no significance 
                with savings or credit/loan accounts.

Consult the user guide for more information.
#6:View/Enter transactions
The name of the account you are currently working on is 
shown on the top line of the display.  Sub-totals of 
reconciled and unreconciled transactions are shown, along 
with the current balance of the account.  Use the up/down 
arrow keys, PgUp, PgDn, Home, and End to view or select 
transactions.

Move to another account with Ctrl-PgUp/Dn, Ctrl-Home/End, 
or by returning to the main menu by pressing Esc.
F2      Purge.  All transactions up to and including the 
        currently marked transaction will be deleted from 
        the account record and the brought-forward balance 
        amended accordingly.  All transactions to be purged 
        must be reconciled.

F3      Automatic transactions.  Select to amend the list 
        of automatic transactions for this account.


F4      Transfer.  Used to enter a debit to this account 
        and simultaneously credit another account.

F5      Check/Withdrawal/Purchase.  Enters a debit to the 
        account.

F6      Deposit/Payment.  Enters a credit to the account.

F7      Miscellaneous debit.  Used for account debits not 
        covered by F5 (e.g. credit card interest).

F8      Miscellaneous credit.  Used for account credits not 
        covered by F6 (e.g. savings account interest).

F9      Print.  All transactions from the currently marked 
        entry onward will be printed, along with a running 
        balance.
#7:Auto transactions

Use PgUp/PgDn to view automatic entries currently in effect 
for this account.  Any entry can be amended, or a new entry 
can be made by using PgUp/PgDn until "New" appears above 
the entry fields.  Use F10 to accept your changes or Esc to 
abandon them.  To delete an automatic entry, move on to it 
and press F4.  HAC will request confirmation before 
deleting it.

The fields are used as follows:

Date            The date of the next entry required.  This
                field is automatically adjusted after each 
                entry.

Detail          This text appears as the transaction 
                description after auto entry.


Amount          The amount to be automatically entered each 
                time.  Use the spacebar to toggle the 
                debit/credit field as required.  Entering 
                an amount of zero will cause HAC to request 
                the amount to be entered each time the 
                automatic transaction is due.



No. of entries  The number of times this transaction should 
                be entered before this auto entry is 
                deleted.  This field is automatically 
                decremented after each entry.  Set to zero 
                for indefinite entry until specifically 
                deleted by the user.


Interval        The number of days or months between 
                entries (use the spacebar to toggle the 
                Days/Months field).  When using monthly 
                intervals, dates of the 28th or later are 
                always adjusted to the last day of the 
                month.

See the manual for additional information about automatic 
transaction entry.
#8:Transfer
Use this option to transfer funds out of this account to 
another account.  Enter the amount to be transferred and 
the reference letter of the account to be credited.  Press 
F10 to accept the transaction or Esc to abandon it.

Entries appear as "Transfer to a/c X" and
"Transfer from a/c Y", where X and Y represent the account 
codes in question.
#9:Check
Use this option to enter a check transaction.  Edit the 
fields and press F10 to accept the entry or Esc to abandon 
it.

HAC automatically keeps track of the next check number and 
presents it in the "Check number" field.  If the number is 
not correct it can be edited at this point.   The check 
number is listed along with the "Detail" text on the 
transaction entry.
If you are using a check to transfer funds to another 
account, entering a valid code in the "Credit A/C" field 
will cause HAC to simultaneously enter the corresponding 
credit transaction to that account.

The credit entry made will appear as "Transfer: X-999999", 
where X is the code of the account the check was drawn on 
and 999999 represents the check number.
#10:Withdrawal

Use this option to enter a withdrawal from a savings 
account.  The text as "Detail" will appear as the 
description on the transaction listing.

Edit the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc 
to abandon it.
#11:Purchase

Use this option to enter a purchase on your credit account.  
The text as "Detail" will appear as the description on the 
transaction listing.

Edit the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc 
to abandon it.
#12:Deposit

Use this option to enter a deposit on your account. The 
text as "Detail" will appear as the description on the 
transaction listing.

Edit the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc 
to abandon it.
#13:Payment

Use this option to enter a payment to your credit or loan 
account.  Edit the fields as required, then press F10 to 
accept the transaction or Esc to abandon it.

If paying a credit account by check, you can have HAC 
automatically enter the corresponding debit entry to your 
checking account by entering its code in the "Checking A/C" 
field.
The next check number in sequence will be displayed so that 
you can edit it if necessary.  Note that when using this 
facility the "Detail" field is automatically set to 
"Payment: X-999999", where X is the checking account code 
and 999999 represents the check number.

The transaction in your checking account file will appear 
as "999999 Account X".
#14:Miscellaneous debit

Use this option to enter any debits not directly covered by 
other account options (e.g. bank charges).  Edit the fields 
then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc to abandon it. 

If you regularly enter the same text in the "Detail" field 
you can set it up as a default from the account maintenance 
menu (F4 from the main menu).
#15:Miscellaneous credit

Use this option to enter any credits not directly covered 
by other account options (e.g. interest on savings).  Edit 
the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc to 
abandon it. 

If you regularly enter the same text in the "Detail" field 
you can set it up as a default from the account maintenance 
menu (F4 from the main menu).
#16:Auto transaction entry
HAC is processing automatic transactions and the entry 
shown is now due.  Enter the amount required for this 
transaction so that HAC can enter it on the appropriate 
account.

If the amount is not yet available, press Esc to postpone 
entry.  You will be reminded to enter this transaction the 
next time you start up HAC.

Press F3 to skip this entry.  No entry will be made for
this particular date, but HAC will adjust the automatic
transaction record and remind you the next time the entry
is due.

To delete the transaction to prevent any further entries,
press F4.  After requesting confirmation, HAC will delete
the automatic transaction from the account files.
#17:Errors


An error has occurred during input or output; HAC cannot 
continue.

Consult the user guide or your operating system manual to 
determine the cause of the error.
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