




                                Revision History
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                                    GolfLog
                                    ~~~~~~~


     Copyright 1992, 1993, 1994 * RiverBend SoftWare * All Rights Reserved
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         One of the advantages of using GolfLog is that Golfers can
         not only keep statistical data on all their golf games, but
         also know the status of their Handicap Index after each
         game is recorded.  By knowing this, and being able to take a
         look at the stats provided by GolfLog, the Golfer is able to
         know the progress of his/her game on a daily basis.


   <*>   Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) was added to GolfLog beginning
   <*>   with v9.0a  For those of you not familar with "ESC", a brief
   <*>   description is available further down this document (see "New
   <*>   in v9.0a").  For a more detailed description/explanation contact
   <*>   your local PGA Pro, Club Pro/Manager or state Golf Association.


         The following changes and additions have been incorporated into
         GolfLog to bring it more in line with the handicapping system
         requirements as set forth by the United States Golf Association
         (hereinafter referred to as the U.S.G.A.) and to make it as easy
         to use as possible.

         As it stands now, it is believed that GolfLog takes into
         consideration everything that is considered by the U.S.G.A.
         when an "official" Handicap Index is established.






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///      New in v9.0d
         ~~~~~~~~~~~~

         1.. Changed mailing address of RiverBend SoftWare.  New mailing
             address is:

                          RiverBend SoftWare
                          P.O. Box 671
                          Osceola, AR 72370-0671  USA


         2.. Changed the screen that appears when you quit GolfLog
             to revise the mailing address and other information.


         3.. Cosmetic changes to most all PickList screens.


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///      New in v9.0c
         ~~~~~~~~~~~~
         1.. Increased the Total Games capacity from 250 to 2000 in
             the registered version.

         2.. Increased the Number of Golfers from 4 to 8 in the
             registered version.

         3.. With the changes in items 1 and 2 above, the maximum games
             per Golfer is now 250 in the registered version allowing
             a total of 2000 game records to be stored in the database
             for eight (8) different Golfers.

             Effective with v9.0c, the shareware version will allow
             the following:            ~~~~~~~~~

             Golfers ...... 1   Courses ...... 1  Games ...... 5

             Review Game Records             Review Course Records
             Review Golfer Records           Review Summary
             Print Game Records              Print Summary
             Delete Game Records             Delete Course Records
             Delete Golfer Records           Edit Golfer Records
             Edit Course Records

             In addition to the above, the registered version will
             allow the following:          ~~~~~~~~~~

             Golfers .... 8   Courses .... 50  Games per Golfer .... 250
             Total Games .... 2000

             Handicap Index Computation      Course Handicap Computation
             Review System Information       Equitable Stroke Control

         4.. Changed the "Edit Golfer" option to show the current record
             information at each prompt.  To skip any prompt and leave the
             information there unchanged, press <Enter> without entering
             anything at the prompt.  Keep in mind that if you enter any
             character or even hit the <SpaceBar> at any prompt, all the
             information at that prompt will be wiped from the record and
             the new information put in its place.

         5.. Improved the code for various math functions throughout.

         6.. Minor cosmetic changes to various PickLists and display
             screens.


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///      New in v9.0b
         ~~~~~~~~~~~~

         1.. Improved the mathematical code in the "Add Game" procedure
             to speed up the computations.  This won't be noticable on
             fast machines but those of you using XT machines should be
             able to notice the totals showing up a tad faster.


         2.. Removed the "Warning" screens that used to appear when
             the user selected one of the "delete record" options.
             This reduced the size of the executable file by about
             2000 bytes and further reduced the memory requirements.


         3.. When GolfLog computes a Handicap Index for a Golfer, it
             will now ask you if you wish to apply Equitable Stroke
             Control (ESC) to this Golfer when new Game Records are
             are added to the database.


         4.. GolfLog now requires that when selecting a course to be
             used as a Golfer's "Home Course" for Handicap Index
             purposes, the course be of 18 holes.  Nine hole courses
             cannot be used as a Golfer's "Home Course" when asking
             GolfLog to compute a new Handicap Index.  When you get
             ready to select a course and GolfLog finds that there's
             no 18 hole courses in the database, it will flash a small
             box on screen informing you about the "18 hole course"
             requirement.  It will do likewise if you select a 9 hole
             course from the PickList when there's 18 hole courses
             available for selection.


         5.. Changed the look of the PickList used when selecting a
             Course for adding Game Records, editing Course Records,
             reviewing Course Records, deleting Course Records, and
             selecting a course to be used for Handicap Index purposes.
             The line for each Course Record available will now show
             the Course PAR, then Course name and finally, the city
             and state where the course is located.


         6.. Revised the "Print Game Record" so "high ASCII" characters
             are not used when the Score Card is printed.  This was
             causing some confusion with users who do not have the
             correct DIP switches set on their printer allowing it
             to print "high ASCII" characters.  If you wish to check
             your printer, print the file "GOLFLOG.DOC" and if you
             get a rectangular box around the word "GolfLog" on the
             first page, you have the correct settings.  If you get
             a crazy mixture of miscellaneous characters, you need to
             refer to your printer instructions for details on how to
             set the DIP switches for printing graphics and "high ASCII"
             characters.


         7.. Minor cosmetic changes to various display screens.

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///      New in v9.0a
         ~~~~~~~~~~~~

         1.. Added the ability for registered users to use the U.S.G.A.'s
             Equitable Stroke Control (started by the U.S.G.A. in 1993).
             The "ESC" sets a maximum number that a Golfer can post on
             any hole depending on the Golfer's Course Handicap.  For
             Handicapping purposes, you are required to adjust your
             hole scores (actual or probable) when they are higher than
             the maximum number you can post (see list below).  There is
             NO LIMIT on the number of holes on which you can adjust your
             score.

             The registered user has the option of using "ESC" on a
             selective basis.  This can be done when adding a new Golfer
             to the database or by editing the records of Golfers who are
             already in the database.  NOTE that before "ESC" can be
             activated, the Golfer must have an established Handicap
             Index.

             "ESC" is applied ONLY on 18 hole games.  9 hole games
             are not used when computing a Golfer's Handicap Index
             and therefore "ESC" will not be applied to these games.

   <*>       The figures below are the ones used by the U.S.G.A.
   <*>       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   <*>       Golfer's 18 Hole                  Maximum Score Allowed
   <*>       Course Handicap                   On Any Hole
   <*>       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~                   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   <*>        9 or less     ........................   6
   <*>       10 -- 19       ........................   7
   <*>       20 -- 29       ........................   8
   <*>       30 -- 39       ........................   9
   <*>       40 -- 49       ........................  10
   <*>       50 and above   ........................  11

             If you have "ESC" turned ON for a Golfer, GolfLog will
             automagically determine the maximum hole score that can be
             posted for that Golfer and adjust the score (ONLY if it's
             over the maximum number per the above list) when the game
             is being entered into the database.

             If you decide that you do not want to use "ESC" then you
             must edit the Golfer's record and turn it OFF.  It should
             be understood that for a Golfer's Handicap Index to be
             accurate, "ESC" should be turned ON after his/her first
             Handicap Index is established.  When you have GolfLog
             determine the Handicap Index and the result is "0" (meaning
             the Golfer is a "scratch" Golfer), then "ESC" is turned ON
             by GolfLog and remains there until it is turned OFF by the
             user.

             NOTE that by using "ESC", the Handicap Index established
             by GolfLog will be more accurate than without it, and even
             closer to the "official" Index established by the U.S.G.A.

             For more details about Equitable Stroke Control, contact
             your local PGA Professional, Club Pro/Manager, or your
             state Golf Association.


         2.. Added the option to edit a Course Record.  With the exception
             of the Course name, all other fields in the record can be
             edited.  When this screen appears, it will show the current
             value of each field.  To leave the value as is, press the
             <Enter> Key without entering anything.  To change a value,
             type over the information shown and press <Enter>.  If you
             need to change the Course name, then you must delete the
             Course Record and re-enter it under the new name using the
             "Add Course Record" at the Main Menu.


         3.. Revised the Utility Menu to include the option to edit a
             Course Record.  Other minor cosmetic changes to this menu
             were also made.


         4.. When only one Golfer and/or one Course Record is in the
             database, the user will no longer be asked to select the
             Golfer and/or Course.  These will be automatically assumed
             since, in actuality, there's no choice to be made. The only
             time the user will be asked to select when only one record
             is present, is when the user has selected an option to DELETE
             that record.  This is to give the user one last chance to
             back out before the record is removed from the database.
             To backout at the last minute, the user can press <Escape>
             when the "picklist" appears on screen showing the list of
             records available.


         5.. Removed the 286 version of the executable file (GOLF_286.COM)
             from the archive.  This will make the size of the archive
             much smaller.  Users running a 286 machine will have to use
             the XT version (GOLFLOG.COM) since it now runs as fast as the
             old 286 version.  Registered users may request, and receive
             at no charge, a copy of GolfLog optimized for 286 AT machines
             if desired.  NOTE also that the "XT" version will run on
             everything from an "XT" up to the latest model computer,
             provided of course that it is 100% IBM compatible.


         6.. Recoded the printer routines for both the "Print Game Record"
             and "Print Summary" Options.  Users should notice a speed
             improvement from the time the Golfer and/or Game Record
             is selected to the time printing actually begins.  Users
             should understand also that as Game Records build up in the
             database, the longer it will take for all the information to
             be gathered and compiled.  NOTE also that printer buffers have
             a lot to do with speed.  The larger the buffer, the faster
             the printing will be.  Also, GolfLog now checks the printer
             port immediately after either of these two options are
             selected.  If the port number does not match the one found
             in the configuration file or the port is not active, GolfLog
             will honk at you and flash a message box on screen to advise
             that the printer did not answer the door when GolfLog knocked.


         7.. Added a customized Icon for users who are running GolfLog
             in Windows v3.1 or later.  The name of the Icon file is
             GOLF_WIN.ICO


         8.. Added a customized Icon for users who are running GolfLog
             in OS/2 v2.1 or later.  The name of the Icon file is
             GOLF_OS2.ICO


         9.. Minor cosmetic changes throughout to various display
             screens.


        10.. Effective with v9.0a, the shareware version will allow
             the following:            ~~~~~~~~~

                  Golfers ......... 1
                  Courses ......... 1
                  Games ........... 5
                  Review Game Records
                  Review Course Records
                  Review Golfer Records
                  Review Summary
                  Print Game Records
                  Print Summary
                  Delete Game Records
                  Delete Course Records
                  Delete Golfer Records
                  Edit Golfer Records
                  Edit Course Records


        11.. In addition to the above, the registered version will
             allow the following:          ~~~~~~~~~~

                  Golfers ......... 4
                  Courses ......... 50
                  Games ........... 250
                  Handicap Index Computation   (at Main Menu)
                  Course Handicap Computation  (at Main Menu)
                  Review System Information    (at Utility Menu)
                  Equitable Stroke Control     (user selectable)

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                                  N O T I C E
                                  ~~~~~~~~~~~

         While GolfLog attempts to be as accurate as possible when
         arriving at a Golfer's Handicap Index and Course Handicap, it
         in no way intends for the Golfer to use the figures obtained
         as his/her "official" Handicap Index and Course Handicap.
         Only the figures provided by the U.S.G.A. should be used when
         a Golfer is entering Tournaments and being flighted based on
         his/her Handicap Index.  To obtain an official Handicap Index
         contact your local PGA Pro, Club Pro/Manager or your state
         Golf Association.

         GolfLog will run best if you run the proper version according
         to the type machine you have.  If you have a 386 or 486 machine
         then always run the 386 version (GOLF_386.COM) rather than the
         XT version.  Also, it's a lot easier to select the version you
         plan to use then rename that copy to GOLFLOG.COM using the
         DOS "RENAME" command as in "RENAME GOLF_386.COM GOLFLOG.COM"



     Copyright 1992, 1993, 1994 * RiverBend SoftWare * All Rights Reserved
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