MAGCAT 1.0 Release Notes                                       11/16/91

MagCat is a magazine article cataloging program and is being distributed
as shareware.  MagCat provides a method of cataloging all of the magazine
articles, books, files, and other pieces of information lying about in a
form that allows fast searching for information based on keywords.

Information kept about articles includes the article name, its location,
a short description about the article, and a list of keywords used to
search for the article.  A database is created to contain all of the
information about the articles.  This database is accessed via three windows.
The Article window displays all of the articles in the database.  It can
display the locations, keywords, and descriptions of each article and allows
searching.  The Location window displays all of the unique locations where
articles are stored along with how many articles are stored in each location.
The Keyword window displays all of the keywords and the number of times each
keyword has been used.  Multiple databases may be open at the same time to
allow easy viewing of different databases.  Articles may be imported and
exported from other databases.  The entire database or just the results of
a search may be printed.

Searches are performed using the Article window.  Articles may be searched
by locations and keywords.  All articles that match the search criteria are
displayed in the article window.  Their locations and descriptions may be
displayed to help determine which articles are the most appropriate.


Requirements

MagCat is a Microsoft Windows application and requires Windows 3.0 or above.
It requires Windows to be run in either Standard or Enhanced mode.  The
program, help file, and dll (magcat.exe, magcat.hlp, and magcatdb.dll) must
be in the same directory.  The data files may be anywhere (including the same
directory).  The .ini file may be in either the Windows directory or the same
directory as the executables.  If the .INI file does not exist, it will be
created in the Windows directory.


Files

You should have the following files.

        magcat.exe      - the main application
        magcat.hlp      - help data
        magcat.ini      - preferences file
        magcatdb.dll    - helper functions
        readme.txt      - this file
        install.exe     - installs the application to a hard disk
        magcat.inf      - information file used during installation
        sample.dat      - sample database to get a feel for using MagCat


Installation

Run the Install program from Windows.  It will copy the software from the
distribution diskette into the directory you specify and create the
program manager group.  If you downloaded this software from a BBS, place
all of the files in the same directory and run the Install program.  It
will install the files from this directory into the new directory you
specify.

If this program is run from a network, a magcat.ini file should be
placed in the Windows directory of each PC that will run the application,
and the magcat.ini file in the MagCat installation directory should be
deleted.  This allows each user the ability to save their own individual
settings.


Registration

This program is being distributed as shareware.  If you make use of this
software you are expected to pay a registration fee of $35.00.

Registration entitles you to a disk with the next version of the software,
a registration number, and notice of updates to the software.  Future
versions of this software are available to registered users at a
significant discount.  Manuals are also available for an additional fee.
Contact us for site licencing information.

We can be reached with electronic mail via:

        CIS               70406,415
        BIX               JDAGOSTINO
        GENIE             XTH81612
        America Online    JDSSYS

Upon receipt of your registration fee you will receive a registration
number.  You will also receive a disk with the next version of the
software.  Registered users will also receive notices of updates and
will be able to upgrade to future versions at a significant discount.

You may use the following order form or print the one in the MagCat
help file.


Name    _______________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

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 Qty                                  Unit Price         Total

______  MagCat Version 1.0              $35.00          ________

______	MagCat manuals			$10.00		________
	(must be ordered with software)

        (New Jersey residents include 7% sales tax)     ________


                                                Total   ________

Disk Size       5 1/4  (1.2M)   ______
                3 1/2  (720K)   ______

Make check or money order payable to JDS Systems.

Mail completed order form and check or money order (US funds only) to:

        JDS Systems
        PO Box 997
        Mt. Laurel, NJ  08054-0997


We would like to hear your comments on ways we can improve the program.

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