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Electronic Assistant Help - Contents
Electronic Assistant 2.1 Help - Contents

A member of the Electronic Assistant Product Family

What's New in EA 2.1

Introduction

Menu

Organizer

Journal

Collections

Schedule

ToDo

Alarm

Calendar

Backup

Options

UserDefined

Password

ScheduleViewer

Register

Upgrading to EA Pro 2.1

Disclaimer

Other Products

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Using Help

Contact

Current Version


Introduction
Electronic Assistant 2.1 Help - Introduction

Welcome to Electronic Assistant 2.1. In today's fast paced world we are constantly acquiring information that need to be cataloged and stored in an easy to access format. It is for this purpose that Electronic Assistant was created. Electronic Assistant version one provided users with many tools that allowed them to catalog and store information. Electronic Assistant version two is going further by increasing the number of tools and improving the manner in which data in entered and displayed so as to maximize speed and productivity.

Electronic Assistant was envisioned and designed from the ground up to provide ease of use and facilitate a system of organization that maximizes resources and at the same time readily makes information available to the user.

In keeping with this idea, Electronic Assistant is subdivided into several modules. Some modules are then further divided. Below are the various modules included in this release of Electronic Assistant:

Menu

Organizer

Address

Phone

EMail

Memo

Journal

Calendar

Collections

CD

CD-R/RW

Tapes

Books

Schedule

Calendar

Reschedule

ToDo

Calendar

Calendar

Journal

Schedule

ToDo

Backup

Backup

Restore

Options

Password

Import

UserDefined

BackUp and ScheduleViewer are separate utility applications available with EA Pro 2.1 only.

If you will like to be kept informed about updates and any future versions of this or other Dante' Productions software, please send email to:

 grayghost1@aol.com

with the following information.

Name:_______

Emil add:_______

City & State: _________

Site from which EA 2.1 was downloaded:___________

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Electronic Assistant - Contact

To contact the developers of Electronic Assistant, send email to:

 grayghost1@aol.com

Contacting the developers will allow you to receive updates and information on future versions of this and other Dante' Productions software.

If you encounter a bug, please report it to us by sending emil to grayghost1@aol.com or stopping by our web site at

http://www.webrats.com/danteproductions/

or

http://members.aol.com/grayghost1/

or

http://131.128.52.44/EA/

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Current Version

Electronic Assistant

2.1

Copyright (C) by:

Dante' Productions

Mark Yeboah

grayghost1@aol.com


Menu

(Click on a module above)

The Menu is the screen displayed at the start of Electronic Assistant 2.x after the password has been entered. From the menu, the user may select a module to work with. The alarm can also be enabled or disabled from this screen.

The professional version of EA 2.x allows the user to change the layout of the menu using the Options Module.

A similar but different screen is available with the Lite version. There is also no password option available with the Lite version.

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Journal

The Journal provides a module for the storage of daily information. It organizes and date stamps all entries.

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ToDo

This module allows the user to make notes that serve as reminders that can be accessed and viewed at a later date.

To insert a new item, select New and enter the  Date and Description. The Date must be entered in the proper format (8/13/97). The filter option can be used to filter for items entered for a given date.

To edit an entry, select the entry, edit the various information and select Insert to store the updated entry. You may use cancel any time when entering information to revert the entry to it's previous state.

Delete can be use to remove the currently selected entry. When this button is selected, the user is prompted to confirm the decision to delete the entry and warned as to the fact that deleted entries cannot be recovered. If Yes is selected, the entry will be deleted. Selecting No will return the user to the previous state without deleting the entry.

Search can be used to find an entry based on a date. Assuming the user is seeking an entry entered on 8/18/95. Select Search, enter 8/18/95  and select Ok. This moves the cursor to the first date that meets the search criteria. Because the entries are in chronological order, the user can therefore scroll through all the dates that meet this search criteria.

To print from the ToDo Module select Print Preview or Print All from the menu. To print the selected screen, select Print Selected from the menu.

To access the calendar select the calendar button.

To assign a priority to an entry, use the drop-down list box or type a priority in the priority list box. Entries can be sorted according to Priority or Date. This is available in EA Pro 2.x only.

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Organizer

The Organizer allows the user to store information about friends, relatives, colleagues, etc. Information displayed at all times include an individual's Name, Company, Nick Name, primary Phone Number, primary EMail address, Category and Group. The Address, Phone, EMail, Memo and Pager buttons allow the user to view, modify or enter detailed information on these respective topic. The Cycle button (the button to the right of the Pager Button) allows the user to cycle through the various detail fields. To sort the records stored in the Organizer, select one of the radio buttons from the sort list. The buttons that allow the user to edit data in this module are located on the lower left.

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Collections

The Collections Module allows the user to store information and keep track of CDs, CD-R/RWs, Tapes, and Books. Different information is displayed at all times depending on which sub-module is selected. The CD, CD-R/RW, Tapes, and Books buttons allow the user to view, modify or enter detailed information about the respective sub-modules. On the lower left are the buttons that allow the user to interface with this module.

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Schedule

This module allows the user to set alarms and reminders that will be activated at a designated time.

To insert a new schedule, select New/Edit and enter the Description, Date/Time and Memo. The Date/Time must be entered in the proper format. This proper format includes entering at least the date. If only the date is entered, midnight will be assumed as the intended schedule time.

To edit a schedule, select New/Edit. Instead of entering new information, select a record in the list on the upper left. Edit the respective information and select insert to store the updated schedule. The user may use cancel any time when entering information to restore the schedule to its previous state.

Delete can be use to remove the currently selected entry. When this button is selected, the user is prompted to confirm the decision to delete the entry and warned as to the fact that deleted entries cannot be recovered. If the user decide to proceed, the entry will be deleted.

Search can be used to find a schedule based on a date. Assuming a user is seeking a schedule entered on 8/8/95. Select Search, enter 8/8/95 (or as much information known about the date including the time), and select Ok. This moves the cursor to the first date that meets the search criteria. If the user is unsure of the exact time, it is advised that the user enter only the date then scroll through the schedules for that day to find the appropriate schedule.

Reschedule can be used to establish a recurring alarm. After entering the schedule information, select Reschedule, and select Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, or Daily to establish a recurring period.

To print from the Schedule Module select Print Preview or Print All from the menu. To print the selected screen, select Print Selected from the menu.

To access the calendar select the calendar button.

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Alarm

This button toggles the Alarm located on the main EA 2.0 Menu on or off. The text on the button is changed based on the state of the alarm. After entering a new schedule, the alarm must be reset.

When the alarm is activated, a message box will be displayed that shows the description, date and time of the alarm and the message as was typed by the user. This feature is available only with EA 2.0 Professional.

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Help

The Electronic Assistant Help system is designed to allow the user easy access to it's resources. The Next  (>>) and Back (<<) buttons can be used to scroll through a set of developer selected help pages that provides the you with necessary information to make the optimum use of Electronic Assistant.

Some images are provided throughout this help file so as to make it easy for you to understand what is being explained in any given help section. A few images may also have hot spots. Try going to the Menu help page and clicking the Journal button on the snap shot of the menu.  This will jump to the help section on the Journal module of Electronic Assistant.

You may also search for a specific topic. A comprehensive listing of information available in this help system is provided when you search the help system.

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Organizer

How Do I ........?

How do I enter a new record?

To enter a new record,:

Select the New button or New from the Edit menu.

Click the Address Button

Enter the respective information in both the upper and lower section of the

 	screen.

Click the Phone Button

Enter any phone information in the lower section of the screen.

Repeat this for the Emil and Memo Sections.

You do not have to complete all the fields in any section

When you've completed entering all available information, select Insert from the

menu, panel or by right-mouse-clicking the window.

This will store the record and begin the process of entering another record.

Begin entering the next record or select Cancel to continue

You can select Cancel anytime during this process to Cancel the operation.

Note: You can also use the speed button to the right of the memo button to cycle through the

various pages.

How do I edit a record?

To edit a record:

Select the record from the list on the upper left

Edit the information

Select Insert to store the updated record.

Selecting Cancel anytime before selecting Insert will revert the record to it's

original form.

How do I search for a record?

A record will be searched for based on the current sort order.

To search for a record:

Select the search button

Enter the search string

Select ok

Note: If the string is not located, the string occurring immediately after it will be selected.

If it is after the last entry, the last entry will be selected.

How do I delete a record?

To delete a record:

Select the record

Select Delete from the menu or panel

Confirm the deletion

Note: Deleted records cannot be recovered

How do I filter the records?

Records are filtered based on the current sort order.

To filter records:

Select filter.

Enter the string on which to filter.

If the string is not available, no records will be displayed.

Note: Filter is not case sensitive.

How do I remove a filter?

To remove the filter, select UnFilter from the panel or Cancel Filter from the menu.

How do I change the sort order?

To change the sort order, simply select another sort radio button from the list of sort options. The records will be sorted accordingly.

How do I print/preview print?

Select Print Preview from the menu or use Command: Ctrl-P

This will display the Organizer Print Menu. From this menu select an option: Compact, Full, Custom, Labels, Envelope #7-3/4 or #10, . If you select Custom, a panel requesting information to print will be displayed. If you select Envelope #7-3/4 or #10, a panel requesting the "From" address will be displayed. On this panel, you can also use the "Nudge To address" option to move the "To" address to the Left by entering the distance to move it. Do not enter a value if you do not want to move the address. Selecting Label displays a panel of required fields needed to describe the sheet of labels.  Select Print, Preview or Cancel to proceed.

How do I print what's on the screen?

Select Print Selected from the menu.

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Organizer - Help


How Do I? - Journal
Journal

How Do I ........?

How do I enter a new record?

To enter a new record,:

Select the New button or New from the Edit menu.

Enter the text in the memo fields.

Click the Insert Button

Selecting Cancel anytime before selecting Insert will restore the record to it's

original content.

How do I edit a record?

To edit a record:

Select the record from the list on the upper left

Edit the information in the memo fields.

Select Insert to store the updated record.

How do I search for a record?

A record can be searched for based on the date.

To search for a record:

Select the search button

Enter the search string

Select ok

Note: If the string is not located, the string occurring immediately after it will be selected.

If it is after the last entry, the last entry will be selected.

How do I delete a record?

To delete a record:

Select the record

Select Delete from the menu or panel

Confirm the deletion

Note: Deleted records cannot be recovered

How do I get access to a calendar?

To get access to a calendar:

Select calendar.

How do I print?

To print:

Select Print All from the menu

How do I preview a print?

To preview:

Select Print Preview from the menu

How do I print what's on the screen?

To print what's on the screen:

Select print selected

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How Do I? - Collections
Collections

How Do I ........?

CD

CD-R/RW

Tapes

Books

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Collections CD

How do I enter a new record?

To enter a new record,:

Select the New button or New from the Edit menu.

Enter the various information in both the upper and lower section of the screen.

You do not have to complete all the fields.

When all available information has been entered, select Insert from the menu or the panel.

This will store the record

You can select Cancel anytime during this process to Cancel the operation.

How do I edit a record?

To edit a record:

Select the record from the list on the upper left

Edit the information

Select Insert to store the updated record.

Selecting Cancel anytime before selecting Insert will restore the record to it's

original content.

How do I search for a record?

A record will be searched for based on the current sort order.

To search for a record:

Select the search button

Enter the search string

Select ok

Note: If the string is not located, the string occurring immediately after it will be selected.

If it is after the last entry, the last entry will be selected.

How do I delete a record?

To delete a record:

Select the record

Select Delete from the menu or panel

Confirm the deletion

Note: This process can not be reversed

How do I filter the records?

Records are filtered based on the current sort order.

To filter records:

Select filter.

Enter the string on which to filter.

If the string is not available, no records will be displayed

How do I remove a filter?

To remove the filter, select UnFilter from the panel or Cancel Filter from the menu.

How do I change the sort order?

To change the sort order, simply select another sort radio button from the list of sort options. The records will be sorted accordingly.

How do I print?

To print:

Select Print All from the menu

How do I preview a print?

To preview:

Select Print Preview from the menu

How do I print what's on the screen?

To print what's on the screen:

Select print selected

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Collections - How do I ?

Collections - Help


Collections CD-R/RW

How do I enter a new record?

To enter a new record,:

Select the New button or New from the Edit menu.

Enter the various information in both the upper and lower section of the screen.

You do not have to complete all the fields

When all available information has been entered, select Insert from the menu or the panel.

This will store the record

You can select Cancel anytime during this process to Cancel the operation.

How do I edit a record?

To edit a record:

Select the record from the list on the upper left

Edit the information

Select Insert to store the updated record.

Selecting Cancel anytime before selecting Insert will restore the record to it's

original content.

How do I search for a record?

A record will be searched for based on the current sort order.

To search for a record:

Select the search button

Enter the search string

Select ok

Note: If the string is not located, the string occurring immediately after it will be selected.

If it is after the last entry, the last entry will be selected.

How do I delete a record?

To delete a record:

Select the record

Select Delete from the menu or panel

Confirm the deletion

Note: This process can not be reversed

How do I filter the records?

Records are filtered based on the current sort order.

To filter records:

Select filter.

Enter the string on which to filter.

If the string is not available, no records will be displayed

How do I remove a filter?

To remove the filter, select UnFilter from the panel or Cancel Filter from the menu.

How do I change the sort order?

To change the sort order, simply select another sort radio button from the list of sort options. The database will be sorted accordingly.

How do I print?

To print:

Select Print All from the menu

How do I preview a print?

To preview:

Select Print Preview from the menu

How do I print what's on the screen?

To print what's on the screen:

Select print selected

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EA Tray

This module allows the user to start Electronic Assistant. It also features a built in scheduler which allows the user to set alarms and reminders that will be activated at designated time. Unlike the scheduler module activated from the main Electronic Assistant Menu, this scheduler is not closed when Electronic Assistant closes. Provided the Electronic Assistant icon is still in the tray.

To activate

To insert a new schedule, select New/Edit and enter the Description, Date/Time and Memo. The Date/Time must be entered in the proper format. This proper format includes entering at least the date. If only the date is entered, midnight will be assumed as the intended time.

To edit a schedule, select New/Edit. Instead of entering new information, select a previous entry in the list on the upper left. Edit the respective information and select insert to store the updated schedule. The user may use Cancel any time when entering information to revert the entry to it's previous state.

Delete can be use to remove the currently selected entry. When this button is selected, the user is prompted to confirm the decision to delete the entry and warned as to the fact that deleted entries cannot be recovered. If the user decide to proceed, the entry will be deleted.

Search can be used to find a schedule based on a date. Assuming a user is seeking a schedule entered on 8/8/95. Select Search, enter 8/8/95 (or as much information known about the date including the time), and select Ok. This moves the cursor to the first date that meets the search criteria. If the user is unsure of the exact time, it is advised that the user enter only the date then scroll through the schedules for that day to find the appropriate schedule.

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Collections Tapes

How do I enter a new record?

To enter a new record,:

Select the New button or New from the Edit menu.

Enter the various information in both the upper and lower section of the screen.

You do not have to complete all the fields

When all available information has been entered, select Insert from the menu or the panel.

This will store the record

You can select Cancel anytime during this process to Cancel the operation.

How do I edit a record?

To edit a record:

Select the record from the list on the upper left

Edit the information

Select Insert to store the updated record.

Selecting Cancel anytime before selecting Insert will revert the record to it's

original  form.

How do I search for a record?

A record will be searched for based on the current sort order.

To search for a record:

Select the search button

Enter the search string

Select ok

Note: If the string is not located, the string occurring immediately after it will be selected.

If it is after the last entry, the last entry will be selected.

How do I delete a record?

To delete a record:

Select the record

Select Delete from the menu or panel

Confirm the deletion

Note: This process can not be reversed

How do I filter the records?

Records are filtered based on the current sort order.

To filter records:

Select filter.

Enter the string on which to filter.

If the string is not available, no records will be displayed

How do I remove a filter?

To remove the filter, select UnFilter from the panel or Cancel Filter from the menu.

How do I change the sort order?

To change the sort order, simply select another sort radio button from the list of sort options. The database will be sorted accordingly.

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Collections - Help


Collections Books

How do I enter a new record?

To enter a new record,:

Select the New button or New from the Edit menu.

Enter the various information in both the upper and lower section of the screen.

You do not have to complete all the fields

When all available information has been entered, select Insert from the menu or the panel.

This will store the record

You can select Cancel anytime during this process to Cancel the operation.

Note: You can also use the speed button to the right of the memo button to alternate through the various pages.

How do I edit a record?

To edit a record:

Select the record from the list on the upper left

Edit the information

Select Insert to store the updated record.

Selecting Cancel anytime before selecting Insert will revert the record to it's

original  form.

How do I search for a record?

A record will be searched for based on the current sort order.

To search for a record:

Select the search button

Enter the search string

Select ok

Note: If the string is not located, the string occurring immediately after it will be selected.

If it is after the last entry, the last entry will be selected.

How do I delete a record?

To delete a record:

Select the record

Select Delete from the menu or panel

Confirm the deletion

Note: This process can not be reversed

How do I filter the records?

Records are filtered based on the current sort order.

To filter records:

Select filter.

Enter the string on which to filter.

If the string is not available, no records will be displayed

How do I remove a filter?

To remove the filter, select UnFilter from the panel or Cancel Filter from the menu.

How do I change the sort order?

To change the sort order, simply select another sort radio button from the list of sort options. The database will be sorted accordingly.

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Collections - Help


Calendar

This module provides a calendar that can be used when working with the Schedule, Todo and Journal modules. In addition to being able to activate the Calendar module from the main menu, it can be activated using the Schedule, Todo or Journal module.

These modules can also be activated from the Calendar module. When the Schedule, ToDo or Journal module is activated from the Calendar module, it starts a new entry and begins to enter appropriate information. This feature is available in the Professional version only.

For example, if the ToDo radiobutton is selected and December 31st, 1999 is double-clicked, the ToDo module will be started. A new record will be initiated with the date entered. Similar results can also be obtained with the Schedule and Journal Modules. In addition to double-clicking, a date can be selected and the popup menu or main menu used to select the module to activate.

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Backup

This module allows the user to backup (copy) EA 2.1 data files to a specified directory. EA 2.1 Pro provides an option that, when selected, will always backup data files before closing EA 2.1 Pro to the default backup directory. The default backup directory is the backup directory located in the EA 2.1 program folder. If the default parameters are used to install EA 2.1, it will be located at C:\Program Files\Dante' Productions\Electronic Assistant\Backup\

To backup data files manually, initiate the Backup module. To backup to the default directory, while the default radiobutton is selected, select the Backup Now button. To backup to an alternate location, type the location in the textbox or use the directory button to the left of the text box to locate the directory. Select the Backup Now button to begin backup.

To restore, close EA 2.1 Pro and start the BackUp application from the start menu. If you select restore from the Backup module in EA 2.1 Pro, you will be prompted by EA 2.1 Pro. If acknowledged, EA2.1 Pro will be closed and the BackUp application started. To restore from the default backup directory, select Restore while the default radio button is selected. To restore from an alternate directory, type the location in the textbox or navigate to the location using the directory button. Select Restore to begin restoring.

Note: Do not backup to a directory containing other files or store other files in the backup directory. However, you may backup over a previous backup.

Note: EA 2.1 creates a file containing backup information and stores it in the backup directory.

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Options

This module allows the user to customize various options provided by EA 2.1. There are three options pages provided with EA Pro 2.1 and one page with EA 2.1 Lite. The first page is the General page. This page is provided in EA Pro only and allows the user to enable or disable backup before exiting, and remove NetPres Assistant support from the MainMenu. It also provides options for configuring the NetPres support and the style of MainMenu to display.

The second page is the import page. This page allows the user to import EA 1.0 and/or EA 2.0 data. A complete import can be performed by selecting all check boxes or a module can be imported by selecting only that module's check box.

For example, to import EA 1.0 Organizer records from an EA 1.0 file;

1. Start Electronic Assistant

2. Activate the options module

3. Select the import tab

4. Select the Electronic Assistant 1.0 radio button

5. Use the select button to locate the directory in which the EA 1.0 Organizer files are located

6. Select the Organizer check box

7. Select Import

The third page is the password page. This page in provided with EA 2.0 Pro only and allows the user to disable the password displayed when EA 2.0 Pro is started.  A user may also change the password from this page.

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UserDefined

This module is designed to allow the user to create a personalized module for a given purpose. When you first enters the UserDefined module, the you will be prompted to configure the module. Configure the module by entering a title for the module, titles for various fields and determine if you want to use the memo. The options can be changed at a later date by selecting Configure from the menu.

Entering and managing records in the UserDefined module is similar to the Organizer module. The 3 UserDefined modules provided in EA Pro 2.1 are provided with different arrangements.

Like everything else in the UserDefined module, printing is completely customizable. In the Professional version, not only can you customize the title and fields for the report, you can also determine which information to display in the footer.

Note: The Lite version of EA has 1 UserDefined module while the Professional version has 3.

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What's New in EA 2.0
What's New in Electronic Assistant 2.0 & 2.1

Electronic Assistant 1.0 (EA 1.0) has gone through a major redesign to become Electronic Assistant 2.1 (EA 2.1). Unlike EA 1.0, EA 2.1 is available in 2 versions. These include a Lite version and a Professional version.

The following are New to Electronic Assistant 2.0

Note: Not all features are available in both versions of EA 2.0

Features marked with [image] are available in EA 2.0 Pro only while features marked with [image] are available in both versions of EA 2.0 but with more options and/or flexibility in the Pro version. Unmarked features are available in both versions of EA 2.0.

- A Backup Module has been added.

- A Calendar Module has been added.

- An Options Module has been added.

- A UserDefined Module has been added.

- Alarm message is now displayed in addition to the description and time of the alarm.

- A Rescheduler has been added to the Schedule Module.

- A priority option has been added to the ToDo Module.

- A Password feature has been added.

- A ScheduleViewer and Backup utility have been added.

- Unlike EA 1.0, the windows in EA 2.0 are user resizable and they maintain their size and location.

- Add ability to import EA 1.0 and EA 2.0 data.

- Extensive revisions and additions to the various print routines for the modules.

- Support for NetPres Assistant, ScheduleViewer and BackUp.

In addition to these New features, additions and/or revisions were made to all EA 1.0 modules. Below is a partial listing:

Menu:

- Ability to start NetPres Assistant

- Ability to start ScheduleViewer

- Multiple Menu display options

- Miscellaneous fixes

Organizer:

- Category field added

- Group field added

- Ability to sort on Category and Group provided

- WebSite field added under Email

- Pager and Cellular Phone fields added with descriptions

- Print options (6 options with ability to select what gets printed)

- Ability to print Labels & Envelopes

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to Organizer section of help file provided

- Miscellaneous fixes

Journal:

- Calendar access added to Journal

- Printing of entire Journal

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to Journal section of help file provided

- Miscellaneous fixes

Collection:

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to Collections section of help file provided

- Miscellaneous fixes

Schedule:

- Reschedule added

- Calendar access added to Journal

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to Schedule section of help file provided

- Miscellaneous fixes

ToDo:

- Priority option added

- Calendar access added to Journal

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to ToDo section of help file provided

- Miscellaneous fixes

Calendar: (new Module)

- ToDo access available

- Schedule access available

- Journal access available

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to Calendar section of help file provided

Backup: (new Module + separate application)

- Ability to backup on exit.

- Ability to access restore

- A separate backup/restore application

- Ability to backup data

- Creation of information file describing data.

- Ability to use default or user specified backup location

- Direct access to Backup section of help file provided

UserDefined: (new Module: 1 provided in Lite, 3 Provided in Pro)

- Customizable Module title and fields titles

- Sorting on all fields

- Extensive customization of record printing options

- Customization of footer printing options

- Different arrangement options provided in Pro

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to UserDefined section of help file provided

Options: (new Module)

- Menu style

- Backup on Exit

- Remove NetPres Support

- Configure NetPres Support

- Import EA 1.0 & 2.0 data

- Disable/Enable Password

- Change Password

- Direct access to Options section of help file provided

ScheduleViewer: (new separate application)

[Available with EA 2.0 Pro only]

- Reschedule added

- Right-click access to module commands

- Direct access to ScheduleViewer section of help file provided

- Windows Tray running ability

Changes from 2.0 to 2.1 (EA Pro Only)

3 miscellaneous errors have been corrected.

Shortcut created for EA Pro now says EA Pro  and not Lite

Error in Registration verification corrected

Missing .dll error fixed

Only one instance of EA Pro can now be launched

Buttons now have tool tips

ScheduleViewer now has a right-click menu

User-Defined names on menu can now be changed

Support for EA Tools added

All new price of $19.95

and more

Changes from 2.0 to 2.1 (EA Pro Only)

3 miscellaneous errors have been corrected.

Support for EA Tools added

Some tool tips added to buttons

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Password

This option provides a user with the ability to protect the EA 2.1 application from being launched by unauthorized individuals. Passwords can be changed in the Options module under the Password tab. The password can also be disabled under this tab. Remember not to forget your password even after you have disabled it. This is because when you enable it or try to change it, you will be prompted to enter the disabled password. The password option is only available with EA Professional.

Note: No password protection scheme is 100% hence individuals who are truly determined may be able to bypass this security measure.

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Functionality Unavailable

This function you have selected is unavailable in Electronic Assistant 2.0 Lite. However, it is available in the professional edition: Electronic Assistant 2.0 Professional.

To obtain a copy of Electronic Assistant 2.0 Professional or other Dante' Productions Software, visit the company web site at:

http://131.128.52.44/EA/ or http://members.aol.com/grayghost1/

or send emil to  grayghost1@aol.com

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Register

If you are using the Lite version of Electronic Assistant 2.1, it is strongly recommended that you register. This will allow you to be kept informed of updates and other important information. Registration is free and your information will be used internally ONLY. It will under NO circumstances be provided to external sources.

To use the Professional version of Electronic Assistant 2.1, you must register it.

Registering Electronic Assistant Pro 2.1 will stop it from expiring after 30 days. The registration fee is $19.95 and can be registered online through a secured server by visiting one of the Dante' Productions websites listed below:

http://www.webrats.com/danteproductions/

http://members.aol.com/grayghost1/

http:/131.128.52.44/EA/

For other methods of registering EA 2.1, including via Telephone, fax, etc., visit the Dante' Productions website mentioned above and select Register.

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Upgrading from EA 2.0 Lite to EA 2.0 Pro
Upgrading to EA 2.0 Professional

Before upgrading to EA Professional 2.1, backup your data using the Backup feature if you're using EA Lite 2.0  or EA Pro 2.0. If you're upgrading from EA 1.0, backup your data by copying the files in your data directory to a new directory before uninstalling it. After backing up your data, uninstall your version of EA using the Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs. Install EA 2.1 Professional.

For example;

 if you are using EA 2.0:

1. Start BackUp

2. Select the default Radiobutton

3. Run BackUp by selecting Backup Now

4. Uninstall EA Lite/Pro 2.0 using the control panel

5. Install EA Professional 2.1

6. Use the Options module to import all your EA 2.0 records

if you are using EA 1.0:

1. Start Windows Explorer

2. Navigate to the EA 1.0 directory

    the default location is at c:\Program Files\Dante' Productions\Electronic Assistant\

4. Create a new directory called "MyEAData" [without the quotes.]

5. Copy the files in the EA 1.0 data directory to "MyEAData".

    the default location is at c:\Program Files\Dante' Productions\Electronic Assistant\Data\

6. Uninstall EA 1.0 using the control panel

7. Install EA Professional 2.1

8. Use the Options module to import all your EA 1.0 records.

OR

if you're using EA 1.0;

    	1. Install EA Pro 2.1

    	2. Use the Options module to import all your EA 1.0 records.

    	3. Verify that EA Pro 2.0 imported your data

    	4. Uninstall EA 1.0 using the control panel

Don't forget to register EA Pro 2.1 after installation.

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ScheduleViewer

ScheduleViewer is a version of EA 2.1 Schedule with the ability to run in the system tray as a separate application. When ScheduleViewer is started from the EA 2.1 menu, it appears in the system tray. By clicking on the left Mouse button over the ScheduleViewer icon, the ScheduleViewer menu will be displayed. From this menu EA 2.x can be started, ScheduleViewer can be closed and the BackUp can be started.

ScheduleViewer Actions:

Right mouse button click: 	Starts the ScheduleViewer Menu

Left mouse button double click: 	Starts Electronic Assistant 2.x

Right mouse button double click:	Closes ScheduleViewer

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Disclaimer

Users of the Electronic Assistant 2.1 Lite and Professional must accept this disclaimer of warranty:

Electronic Assistant 2.1 is supplied as is.  The author and publisher disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  Neither the author nor the publisher assumes liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of Electronic Assistant 2.1.

The unregistered version of Electronic Assistant 2.1 Pro runs as an evaluation copy. It is provided at no cost and will run for 30 days. After 30 days, the user MUST register Electronic Assistant Pro 2.1 to use it.

Feel free to distribute the unregistered version of Electronic Assistant 2.1 Pro and Lite. However, do not distribute it altered or as part of another system without the author's permission. Also do not use the serial number/authorization code provided with Electronic Assistant 2.1 Pro on more then one machine. To obtain site licences for Electronic Assistant 2.1 please contact the authors at grayghost1@aol.com

Electronic Assistant 2.1 Lite is provided for personal use only. It may not be used for commercial purposes or by a profit earning organization. It may however be used free of charge by Non-profit organizations. Profit earning organizations are encouraged to obtain Electronic Assistant 2.1 Pro.

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Other Products

Products currently available in the Electronic Assistant Family line include Electronic Assistant, NetPres Assistant and Electronic Assistant Tools.

Electronic Assistant (Lite & Professional)

Electronic Assistant is a complete personal information manager that allows a user to store contacts, set alarms/reminders, catalog books, CDs and more, maintain a ToDo list, use an Electronic Journal and MORE. It includes the following modules.

Organizer

This module is used to store contact information. It consists of over 35 fields that allow the user to store everything from names and addresses to pager and email addresses.

Journal

This module is an Electronic Journal/Diary.

Scheduler

This is currently used to schedule alarms. In future versions of the professional version, this module will be renamed Alarm and a new Schedule module designed similar to a daily planner will be provided.

ToDo

This module allows a user to maintain a ToDo list with priority ranking.

Collections

This module allows a user to catalog Books, CDs, Tapes & CD-R

For information on the differences between EA Lite and professional, please click here.

NetPres Assistant

NetPres Assistant consists of several modules that allow a user to easily and quickly schedule alarms and Internet downloads. It includes the following modules:

NetScheduler

This module schedules internet downloads.

TrayScheduler

This module schedules alarms. It is similar to the Schedule module provided in Electronic Assistant.

QuickFTP

This module serves as a quick and easy to use FTP client.

SendMail

This module is an easy to configure and use Internet Mail utility that can be used to send mail.

Electronic Assistant Tools

Electronic Assistant Tools is a utility designed primarily for Electronic Assistant Lite users who would like to increase their productivity by extending the capabilities of Electronic Assistant Lite. However, it is also recommended for use by Electronic Assistant Professional users who would like to extend the capabilities of Electronic Assistant Professional.

Some of the Modules provided in Electronic Assistant Tools are sophisticated versions of utilities/modules provided in Electronic Assistant Professional while others are completely new modules. The following modules are currently available:

BackUp

This module will backup Electronic Assistant data files.

Config

The module can be used to configure everything from the location of Electronic Assistant files to changing passwords and menu format. Note: Passwords and optional menu format are provided with EA Pro only.

Data

This module exports data from the various modules in text format.

Print

This module provides extra print options including Envelope and Label printing.

TulZ

This module provides a compactor and shredder. Together, these utilities can be used to find and delete multiple entries and perform search and delete on records based on a user search string.

For more information on Electronic Assistant products, please visit a product website below or send email to:

grayghost1@aol.com

http://members.aol.com/grayghost1/

or

http://131.128.52.44/ea/

or

http://www.webrats.com/danteproductions/

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