abp4

Read me file for abp - a banking program Freeware (c) Malcolm Bryant 1997 Email malbry@ms.com or pilita@enterprise.net Instructions for setting up abp version 4.06 ============================================ The file ABP406.ZIP should contain the following files: 1. abp.sis (installation file) 2. changes.txt (recent changes to abp) 3. hints.txt (useful hints for version 3.00 onwards) 4. sample.abp (an example abp data file using investments) 5. sample.txt (instructions for sample.abp) 6. readme.txt (this file) 7. abpfaq (a Psion Word file with Frequently Asked Questions) 8. abp3to4.opo (program to convert data file to version 4.xx format, see below) When you have unzipped to your PC, then double-clicking on abp.sis will start the standard EPOC Install process. On your Psion, you should create a directory c:\abp which is the default location for abp data files. Don't copy any of the above files into this directory - abp will automatically place your data file there once you run the program. Once you have completed the abp installation procedure, you will see a new icon (called ABP4) in the Extras section. When you installed abp, you were given the choice of installing to c: or d:. However I recommend that you keep your DATA FILES on the c: drive whenever possible. This is because the abp writes to disk frequently - good for the security of your data, but slow on a flash disk. Holding your data files on the c: drive will result in better response time. Important: if you want to run abp from the d: drive then you MUST still create the directory c:\system\apps\abp for the abp.ini file. For features of abp and instructions, please take a few minutes to read the help file (press CTRL+SHIFT+H from within abp) Note for upgraders from abp version 3.xx to version 4.xx ======================================================== abp version 4.00 contains many new features. Unfortunately, I have had to modify the abp data file format and included in the zip file is a program abp3to4.opo which will update your existing data file to the new format. As a safeguard, the program will ask you for a new filename, so that your original data is left intact. To use this program, copy it into any convenient directory on your Psion (it does not have to be in the same directory as specified for the main abp program above). Then run the program and follow the onscreen instructions - it's easy! Once the conversion is done, you should select the new version of abp from the Extras bar, or alternatively select the name of your updated data file from the System screen. Enjoy abp - the freeware banking program! Let me know if you like it. Malcolm Bryant malbry@ms.com or pilita@enterprise.net