5Xpense


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Program  :       5Xpense
Version  :       3.2
Author   :       Simon Berridge
email    :       SimonBerridge@compuserve.com
web page :       http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/SimonBerridge
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Files included:

Name            Location
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Expenses.aif    \System\Apps\Expenses
Expenses.app    \System\Apps\Expenses
Xpense.hlp      \System\Apps\Expenses
5XpConv.opo     \System\Apps\Expenses
GPrinter.opx    \System\OPX
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Installation (Existing Users of 5Xpense)
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If Upgrading to Version 3.1 and above from Version 2.0c or below:

* Copy Expenses.aif, Expenses.app, Xpense.hlp and 5XpConv.opo to the 
  your \System\Apps\Expenses folder.

If Upgrading to Version 3.1 and above from Version 3.0 or above:

* Copy Expenses.aif, Expenses.app and Xpense.hlp to your 
  \System\Apps\Expenses folder.

* Copy GPrinter.opx to the \System\OPX folder. You may need to create
  this folder.

If you are using PsiWin2 you may be prompted to convert the files
being copied. You should not convert any of these files, just select
the copy only option.

BEFORE RUNNING 5XPENSE FROM THE EXTRAS BAR:
  Go to the \System\Apps\Expenses folder and run the 5XpConv.opo
  program. This will convert the 5Xpense database to the new V3.1
  format. This is ONLY required if upgrading from Version 2.0c or
  lower.

5Xpense should now be accessible to you from the Extras icon.
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Installation (New Users of 5Xpense)
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* Create a new folder in the \System\Apps directory called 'Expenses'.
  To create this folder you may have to open your view to the System
  folder. This is done by setting your Preferences (from the Tools
  menu) to check the 'Show 'System' folder' option.
* Copy Expenses.aif, Expenses.app and Xpense.hlp to the new
  \System\Apps\Expenses folder.
* Copy GPrinter.opx to the \System\OPX folder. You may need to create
  this folder.

If you are using PsiWin2 you may be prompted to convert the files
being copied. You should not convert any of these files, just select
the copy only option.

5Xpense should now be accessible to you from the Extras icon. Run the
file which will initialise the database etc.
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Registration.
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Compuserve SWREG
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5Xpense can be registered via the Compuserve SWREG system, the id 
number is 15899. The cost is 10 US Dollars. For that sum you will 
receive via email a password that can be entered from the Help menu 
(Register Xpenses). Once registered the 10 entry limit is removed and 
all functions are available to you.

Mail
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If you prefer, please send a cheque in the sum of 10 UK Pounds via 
snail mail to the following address:

  Simon Berridge
  100 Seymour Park Road
  Marlow
  Buckinghamshire
  SL7 3EW
  U.K.

If your cheque is in your local currency then please add the 
equivalent of 5 UK Pounds as this is the charge imposed on me for 
currency conversion.

DigiBuy
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You can register using the DigiBuy system. This is a secure order form 
system so you can use your credit card with safety. Go to DigiBuy on 
http://secure.safesite.com/cart/digibuy/pgen/0/order.html?SimonB+87681451776
for the 5Xpense secure order form. This link is a direct link to the 5Xpense 
registration page.

The cost is a nominal US$12.50.

RegNet
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You can register using the Internet RegNet system. Go to RegNet on 
http://www.swregnet.com/1151p.htm. On the RegNet opening page click 
on 'RegNet Index'. On that page click on 'By Author'. On this page 
scroll down until you come to my name 'Berridge, Simon' and the 
Xpenses link is below my name. The RegNet number is 1151p.

The cost via RegNet is 10 US Dollars plus a handling fee of 5 US 
Dollars.

Please register and support software development.
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Changes:

Release Date    Changes
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 25 Jul 97      Introduction of help file.
                CSV output files.
                Pen pointer support for menu.
 28 Jul 97      Changed lists to use allocated memory rather than
                local variables.
                Changed windows to show correct graphics.
                Changed list view windows to stop 'bleeding' of
                memory.
 29 Jul 97      Addition of dated list view. Changes to 'Clearing Data'
                so that it can be cleared and recovered by date.
                More efficiient memory useage and some minor changes
                to windows.
 01 Aug 97      Added custom toolbar rather than Psion Toolbar.
                Release 1.0 placed on Web Page.
 04 Aug 97      Released onto Psion Forum.
 05 Aug 97      Added decimal places to the currencies file.
                Changed list views to reflect decimal places.
                Changed extracts to reflect decimal places.
                Added extract by date, category or currency.
 07 Aug 97      Drill down implemented from the Views.
 10 Aug 97      Expanded the buttons to 8.
                Tidied some bugs in various displays.
                Released as V1.1.
 19 Aug 97      Bugs fixed in the Category area. Delete and Modify
                caused some conversion errors.
                Incorporated pen support in the available views.
 21 Aug 97      Incorporated Filtered List View. Added the Up and
                Down selection buttons to the View Windows.
                Released as V1.2a.
 26 Aug 97      Fixed problem in Change Currency.
 31 Aug 97      Fixed various problems related to the drop-down lists.
                Released as V1.3.
 10 Sep 97      Introduced printing capability for Outstanding Expenses
                and Category Values.
                Tidied up some internal code and allowed for longer
                file names for the extract files.
                Released as V2.0.
 22 Sep 97      Added the 'Close' button to the view windows.
                Changed the 'Today&' function to deal with real-time
                rather than a stored value that does not change.
                Released as V2.0a.
 17 Oct 97      Problem resolved in the Change/Delete Expense when
                selecting an expense item that has a comma within
                the description. Now replaced (for selection purposes
                only) with a semi-colon.
                Released as V2.0b.
 21 Oct 97      Added ability to modify (change) an expense entry from
                the List Expenses option by a double tap.
                More bug fixes for the drop-down lists.
                Released as V2.0c.
 29 Oct 97      Significant changes.
                Multi-databases now supported. Allows for the creation of
                more than one file of Expense items.
                Introduction (by user request) of Payment Types.
                Some minor bug fixes.
                Released as V3.0.
 18 Nov 97      Completely rewritten printing routines to take advantage
                of Andy Clarkson's GPRINTER.OPX.
                Addition of new Date Range extract for expense print.
                Released as V3.1.
 06 Jan 98      Sign on changes.
                Currency changes, can now change currency from drill-
                down menu.
                Checking for default data directory removed.
                
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