Getting Started

Task Plus is a program designed to help you easily maintain appointments and tasks on your computer.  Task Plus has many features for you to use.  This program has a built in alarm that you can setup to play a wav file to make you aware of a certain Task.  You can categories your tasks by family related, work related, recreational, and any other you care to define.  The Category feature works along side the Filter feature, allowing you to only view the Tasks under the specified category such as 'Work Related' Tasks.  Not only can you keep track of Date Oriented Events, but you can also keep track of Non-Date Oriented Events.  This list is useful if you have things to do that do not really have a specific date to be completed but just need to be done sometime.  Some what of a miscellaneous list.  Task Plus was designed to work around your particular needs.  You can add as many categories as you would like and can easily navigate through the dates with just a few mouse clicks.

Task Plus was designed to quickly and efficiently keep track of daily events and projects that you have crowding your busy day.  Task Plus is always ready because it's present in the system tray. To display your calendar simply double click or right click on the calendar icon  that in the system tray to quickly and easily view your calendar for the day.  It comes with built in holidays and alarms so that you can have a good handle on daily activities.  Task Plus is ad supported software.  Get more power and networking capabilities with Task Plus Professional !

 System Requirements
 Ordering Task Plus
 Main Screen
 Tasks
 Program Setup
 Filters
 Technical Support


System Requirements

•  Windows 95/ 98/NT 4.0
• Pentium class CPU
• 32 Mb RAM
• 2 Mb available hard drive space


Ad Supported Software

Ad Supported software is software that displays banner advertisements when the software is running.  Advertisements can be removed completely by purchasing the registered version of the product.


Technical Support

Standard Voice Technical Support is provided for 30 days* from the date of purchase to the registered owner of a registered version.  For ad-supported versions you may use email.

Subject always to Contact Plus Corporation Technical Support policies, Contact Plus Corporation will attempt to answer your technical support request; however this service is offered on a reasonable efforts basis only, and Contact Plus Corporation may not be able to resolve every support request.  Contact Plus Corporation supports the product only if it is used under conditions and operating systems for which the software is designed.

Before contacting Technical Support it is beneficial for you to verify you've got the latest version by doing a version check.  To check for the latest version visit the Contact Plus web site at www.contactplus.com.

When contacting Technical Support please have the following ready:
1. Product name, version number and the serial number (located on Help, About), the permission level you have.
2.  A description of the situation.
3.  When the situation occurs.  Always? Sometimes?  On one workstation?  On several?.
4.  Is the situation repeatable?
5.  Conditions under which the situation occurs.  Please be as complete as possible.  If you cannot describe when the situation happens or cannot repeat it, it may be difficult for Technical Support personnel to assist you.

Contact Technical Support by:
• Email: cpsupport@contactplus.com  Be sure to include your return Email address
• Phone: (321) 726-8092   Monday through Friday 10 am - 4 pm Eastern Time* (REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY)
• Fax: (321) 984-8192  Be sure to include your return fax number and Serial Number displayed on Help, About.
•  Postal Mail:  Be sure to include your return address and Serial Number
Contact Plus Corporation
Attn. Technical Support
P.O. Box 372577
Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 U.S.A

*Contact Plus Corporation reserves the right to change the technical support policies or hours at any time without notice.


Task Plus Professional

Task Plus Professional is now here!

If you are on a LAN and need a networkable version of Task Plus then you will want to check out Task Plus Professional now available!  Task Plus Professional allows multiple users on a LAN to share the same calendar.  Group and private tasks are very easy to coordinate within an office.  Place tasks on other's calendars with alarms.

The basic user interface is not much different than from Task Plus.  There is still a four calendar color-coded display in the top left hand corner.  Drag and drop events from the grid of days on the right to any of the calendars on the left. The interface is deceptively simple hiding a very powerful network calendaring system

New functions:

Users now log into Task Plus Professional
Repeating events are linked to each other
Each user can have his own set of holidays
More powerful filtering options on users, categories, priority
Tasks can be private to an individual or group
Undelete tasks and to-dos
Each task has unique sound alarm and includes lead days and time
Better reporting abilities
Customize the daily grid columns
Attach documents, spreadsheets to a task or to-do
Send mail to other users of Task Plus Professional
Broadcast messaging to others logged into Task Plus Professional
Very small memory footprint for the alarm monitor

For more information please visit our web site at http://www.contactplus.com


Main Screen

The Task Plus main screen is divided into several areas:  the pull down menus, the tool bar,   4 month view, daily events, and to-do's.

The pull down menus allow you to navigate through all the features of Task Plus. Any command for this program can be executed from the Pull Down menus.  Selecting one of the items will result display several options that menu contains.

Standard icons on the tool bar at the top of the main screen provide quick access to frequently performed tasks and procedures.

Related Links

 4 Month View Window
 Daily Events and Notes Window
 To-Do Task Window
 Popup Summary
 Keyboard Shortcuts


Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts are as follows:

Find  CTRL F
Holidays CTRL H
Options CTRL O
Hide ALT H
Exit ALT X

Insert New Task CTRL INS
Insert New To-Do Shift INS
Edit Existing Task CTRL + Enter
Edit Existing To-Do Shift + Enter
Delete Existing Task CTRL + Del
Delete Existing To-Do Shift + Del

Next Highlighted Task CTRL + N
Prior Highlighted Task CTRL+P
Next Month PgDn
Prior Month PgUp
Next Year CTRL+PgDn
Prior Year CTRL+PgUp
Today CTRL+Home

Maximize Daily Tasks CTRL+D
Maximize To-Do Tasks CTRL+T
Restore Screen Size/Positions CTRL+R

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Pull Down Menus

The pull down menus are located at the top of the main screen.  Clicking on one of the pull down menu options will display further choices related to each item.


File Menu

The File Menu contains the commands for the following features.

• Find
• Export
• Publish Calendar as Web Page
• Holidays
• Print
• Options
• Categories
• View Completed Tasks
• Archive Current Data
• Restore Old Data
• Clear All Data
• Hide
· Exit


Find

The Find option allows you to quickly search through your tasks for a specific Text field.  This option allows you to match whole word only, or match specific casing.  Also, you can choose what direction to search ( up meaning the past, and down meaning today and future ).  If you have a filter selected, it will only search the tasks within the filter.

Example:

Suppose you remember you have something coming up regarding your car, but you are not sure what exactly you had to do.  You would go to the file menu, and select find.  Then you would enter a word that in the task's description such as "car".  You would then select "Match Whole Word Only". Then, you would select the "Find Next" command, and it will stop at the first task it finds with the whole word "car" in it.  If the task it stops on is not the correct one you would simply select the "Find Next" command again, which will skip that task and continue searching.

Steps:

1.  Go to File|Find or select the [image] find button from the toolbar.
2.  Type in the text you wish to search for in the "Find What" area.
3.  Select the appropriate options, such as Match whole word only and search downward.
4.  Select  Find Next.


Export

The Export feature of Task Plus  allows you to "dump out" your tasks into a file in HTML or ASCII comma delimited format.   Exporting to an HTML file is handy if you want to be able to see your tasks from another location via internet  or share your calendar with others.  For example, if you want your colleagues to know what your schedule is looking like for the week you can simply give them a web page address that contains your HTML export of Task Plus .

Steps:

1.  Choose File|Export from the pull down menu.
2.  Select Daily Tasks or To-Do List Tasks
3.  Choose the file format.


ASCII comma delimited

An ASCII comma delimited file is a text file with each field separated by a comma.   This is an example of a date oriented event in this form:

Date,Time,Category,What,Completed,Alarm
10/23/2001,10:36 AM,Personal,Make a Doctors appointment for next week,Yes,No
10/23/2001,11:30 AM,Work,Finish off report,Yes,No
10/23/2001,2:00 PM,Family,Take Jimmy to his dentist appointment,Yes,No
10/23/2001,5:00 PM,Recreation,Get ready for the game after work,No,No


Holidays

Task Plus includes over 200 holidays for 22 different countries which can be automatically assigned to your calendar.  The holiday will appear as a colored entry on the calendar and will repeat from year to year. In addition you can add certain holidays based upon date.  This is useful for remembering your wedding anniversary or children's and friend's birthdays.  On the main screen of Task Plus the 4 month view indicates holidays by highlighting the day a different color, the default color is yellow.   You can change the color of the holidays as they are displayed on the 4 month view by going to File|Options and choosing the Screen Appearance tab.

To add a holiday follow these steps:

1.  Select File|Holidays or choose the [image] Holidays button from the toolbar
2.  Choose add and complete the holiday information.
3.  Click OK.

To edit an existing holiday:

1.  Select File|Holidays or choose the [image] Holidays button from the toolbar.
2. Highlight the day to edit
3.  Choose edit.
4.  Edit the information as desired and click OK

To delete an existing holiday:

1.  Select File|Holidays or choose the [image] Holidays button from the toolbar.
2.  Highlight the day to delete
3.  Choose delete.
4.  Select "Yes" in the confirmation window.

To add international holidays follow these steps:

1.  Select File|Holidays or choose the [image] Holidays button from the toolbar
2.  Choose International.
3.  Highlight the country desired.
4.  Select the holidays to add and click OK.  Select all by highlighting the first one and dragging down until all are highlighted.
5.  Click OK.


Print

The Print option allows you to print out your tasks in a variety of ways.  You have the option to print all tasks or only those within a certain range of dates.  You can choose also to print tasks included in a certain category only or those tasks that are done or not done.

Steps:

1.  Select File|Print or select the [image] Print button from the toolbar
2.  Choose the appropriate combination of Tasks you wish to print.
3.  Select the OK button when done.

Example,

to print out all the Not Done Tasks you have for the month October you would  selectcheck mark the Print tasks within a range of dates.  Choose October 1st in the "From this date (inclusive)" field.  Then choose October 31st for the "Through Date (inclusive)" field.  Then, toward the bottom of the window only have the "Not Done Tasks" field selected.  Then select OK and you are done.


Clear All Data

The Clear All Data feature allows you to 'selectively' delete tasks you no longer need.  This feature will help you maintain a clean, well-organized calendar.  There are options you can choose from that give you control over what tasks are to be deleted.  If you have a filter selected and you choose Delete all Tasks, then only those tasks which are included in the Filter are deleted.  Tasks in other categories are not deleted.

To Clear All Tasks within a specific category

1.  Select File|Clear All Data

2.  Select Clear All Tasks
3.  Check the selected categories checkbox and select the appropriate category
4.  Check or uncheck the Done, Not-Done, and/or To-Do Tasks according to your needs.
5.  Select OK

To Clear Tasks within a Range of Dates

1.  Go to file | Clear All Data
2.  Select the Clear Tasks within a Range of Dates option
3.  Select the Beginning Date to clear tasks from
4.  Select the Ending Date to clear tasks from. For example:  Clear Tasks from 1/1/2001 to 2/1/2001 will clear all tasks between the dates January 1, 2001 and February 1, 2001
5.  Check or uncheck the Done, Not-Done, and/or To-Do Tasks as desired.  Select OK


Publish Calendar as Web Page

The purpose of the Publish Calendar as Web Page feature is mainly for people with web server access.  You can generate an HTML or HTM file to put onto a web server which allows anyone with an internet connection to see your tasks for the generated month.  This feature actually creates a web page that has your task information within it.  It only creates a web page based on the selected month you are viewing.   If a filter is on, then the generated web page will only contain the information within that filter.

Steps:

1.  Select File| Publish Calendar as Web Page or select the [image] Publish button from the toolbar
2.  Enter name of htm or html file you wish to generate.  There is a browse button on the right of the text entry field which will allow you to choose between html or htm files and also what directory to store the file.
3.  (Optional) Select "include daily details with calendar.
4.  Select the Publish command to generate the page, or select Publish then Launch Browser to have your default web browser executed and directed to the newly created page.


Hide

The Hide option simply minimizes the Task Plus main window to your the System Tray [image] icon.  This will free your desktop of clutter so you may freely work on other applications.  While Task Plus is in 'hide' mode the alarms will still sound to notify you of the task.

To use the Hide feature:

1.  Go to file
2.  select hide or select the [image] Hide button located on the toolbar

To Unhide Task Plus from the System tray icon simply right click once on the Task Plus icon within the System Tray


Navigate

The Navigate menu allows you to easily move about the calendar in different ways.

Next Highlighted Task	Displays the next task on a different day
Prior Highlighted Task	Displays the previous task on a different day
Next Month	Displays the next month
Prior Month	Displays the previous
Next Year	Displays the next year
Prior Year	Displays the previous year
Today	Displays today's calendar


Resize

You may change the size of  the areas of the main screen for your desires.  If you would like to have the quarterly calendars display larger you can position the mouse on the border of the area to enlarge.  The mouse cursor will appear with a left-right arrow.  While pressing and holding the left mouse button down, drag the border to the desired size.   By using the Resize menu, clicking on the corresponding option will position your mouse directly on the border for easy navigation.

 4 Month Calendar Width
 Day to To-Do Events
 Daily Events/Notes
 Maximize Daily Tasks
 Maximize To-Do Tasks
 Memorize Screen Size/Positions
 Restore Screen Size/Positions


4 month calendar width
4 Month Calendars Width

Resizing of the 4 Month Calendar window is a simple task.  Place your mouse arrow over the right-side border of the 4 Month Calendar window.  You will know you are in the correct position when the mouse arrow changes shape.  While it is in the changed shape form, hold down the left mouse button and drag the border to the right or left depending on your preference.  When positioned in the right place, simply let go of the mouse button.

The Resize menu located at the top of the screen automatically places the mouse pointer on the selected border.  If you decide to use this menu then follow these steps.

Steps:
1.  Go to Resize | 4 Month Calendar Width
2.  Hold down the left mouse button and drag the window border to the appropriate size
3.  Let go of the mouse button and the window will automatically resize

Related Links
 About 4 Month Calendar


Day to To-Do Events

Day to To-Do Events window border allows you to slide it up and down to increase or decrease the size of the To-Do Tasks list.  To do this place your mouse pointer over the top of the To-Do window border.  When the pointer changes shape hold down the left mouse button and drag it up or down.  Once you find the appropriate size, let go of the mouse button and the window will resize to that position.

If you decide to use the Resize menu,  located at the top of the Task Plus screen, then follow these steps:

Steps:
1. Go to Resize | Day to To-Do Events
2. Your mouse is automatically positioned on the correct border, hold down the left mouse button
3. Drag the border to the appropriate place
4. Let go of the mouse button and the window will automatically resize.

Related Links
 About Day to To-Do Events


Daily Events/Notes

The Daily Events window border is the same as the 4 Month View window border.  When resizing the 4 Month View window, it automatically resizes the Daily Events window size.  Same is true in the reverse order.  If you resize the Daily Events window it also resizes the 4 Month View window.  To resize the window you must place your mouse pointer over the window border between the 4 Month View and the Daily Events window.  As you pass the mouse pointer over this area it changes shape.  While in its changed form, hold down the left mouse button and drag the window border to the proper size.  Once it is positioned just right, let go of the mouse button and it will resize the windows.

The Daily Events Notes window is located within the Daily Events window ( on the right hand side of the 4 Month View ).  The notes contain a description of the task being displayed.  The size of the notes window can be increased by following these steps:

Steps:
1.  Go to Resize | Daily Events/Notes
2.  The mouse pointer is automatically positioned on the correct window border
3.  Hold the left mouse button down and drag the border to the appropriate size
4.  Let go of the mouse button and the window will resize

Related Links
 About Daily Events


Maximize Daily Tasks

This feature minimizes the To-Do List so that the entire screen is devoted to the Daily Tasks.  If you find yourself rarely using the To-Do List feature then this feature will appeal to you.

To use this feature simply go to the Resize pull down menu and select Maximize Daily Tasks.


Maximize To-Do Tasks

This feature minimizes the 4 Month Calendar View and the Daily Tasks list so that the To-Do list occupies the entire screen.

To use this feature simply go to the Resize pull down menu and select Maximize To-Do List.


Memorize Screen Size/Positions

This feature will "remember" your current task window positioning.  This in conjunction with the Restore Screen Size/Position will allow you to recall the windows positioning if they had been changed.

Note:  The Restore Screen Size/Position will restore the positions last saved with the Memorize Screen Size/Position feature.  To save your current screen positions simply go to Resize | Memorize Screen Size/Positions


Restore Screen Size/Positions

This command is used in conjunction with the Memorize Screen Size/Positions command.  This will recall your windows sizes and positions last saved with the Memorize Screen Size/Position function.

To use this feature simply go to Resize | Restore Screen Size/Positions


Tool Bar

The Toolbar gives you easy access to Task Plus features.  Position your mouse over an icon and wait 2 or 3 seconds and a flyby hint will appear.

 Goto Today
 Find
 Filter Tasks
 Print
 Publish Calendar as Web Page
 Archive
 View Completed Tasks
 Options
 Holidays
 Help
 About
 Hide Calendar


4 Month View

The 4 Month View Window displays a four month view of your date oriented tasks.  To display the tasks for a given month position the mouse over month and day desired and click.  To change the displayed months you may press the PgUp/PgDn keys or use the navigation buttons located at the bottom of the section.

The single arrow buttons will advance or retreat one month. The double arrow buttons advance or retreat an entire year.

Each day is color coded depending upon what you have scheduled for that day. The white box indicates what day you are currently looking at.  The yellow boxes indicate special days, such as holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and anything else you have specifiedentered into the Holidays list.


Daily Task List

This section of the screen is located in the top right hand corner.  It displays a list of Tasks for that day.  If you highlight a particular task, directly under the task list, the notes for that task will be revealed.  Along the side of the window are icons that perform certain features.

To add a Task follow these steps:
1.  Select the Add button
2.  Fill in the information for the Task such as Time, Category, and a Description.
3.  Select the OK button.

To Edit an existing Tasks:
1.  Select the Edit button
2.  You can then Edit any part of the Task (Time, Category, Notes)
3.  Select the OK button.

To Delete a Task:
1.  Highlight the Task you wish to delete by left click on it once with your mouse.
2.  Select the Delete button
3.  There will be a confirmation message asking "Really Delete this Task?", select OK.


To-do Task List

The To-do section occupies the bottom of the Task Plus screen.  It shows tasks that do not correspond to a date.  On the right of the list there is a column that indicates whether the task has been completed or not.  As in the Current Day Screen, this screen also has icons which let you quickly add, delete, or mark the tasks done.


Popup summary window
Pop-Up Summary Window

The Pop-Up summary window feature allows you to quickly view a task list for any day you pass your mouse over.  When this feature is enabled when you hover your mouse over a highlighted day a task summary screen will appear over the Daily Task List.

To enable this feature:

1.  Right click in the 4 Month Calendar View
2.  Select enable from the pop-up menu.


Program Options

The Program Options screen is used to customize Task Plus.  You can change the font, font color, alarm wav file, duration of alarm play, grid sizes, and many other options.

The Options menu is divided into three main tabs.

 Screen Appearance
 Alarm Settings
 Miscellaneous


Screen appearence
Screen Appearance

Screen Appearance options are as follows:

Use Shadows on Title Captions:

toYou can determine if title captions should use shadows.

Strike Out Events:

By selecting this option your done events are indicated by a line struck through the words.  This makes it easy to see which items you have already done.  The following is an example with this option selected.

Week Starts on Which Day?
Select which day should be listed in the first column on the 4 month calendar.

  Monday is the first day of the week

  Sunday is the first day of the week

Done Items:
Here you have the option of choosing what color the Done Items should appear as on the calendar.

Not-Done Items:
Like above, you can choose the color the Not-Done items should appear as on the calendar.

Grid Font
This option changes the column header fonts for the Daily Tasks & To-Do Tasks windows.

Calendar Font
Select  the font type within the Calendar grid area.

Height of Grid Row
This option expands or contracts the grid height according to your taste.  Be sure that your font size can be held within this option or it will only be partially viewable.

Header Font
Here you have the ability to change the title fonts for the window sections.  Which ever font you choose a 3d like effect will be added to it as a default.


Alarm Settings Tab

You can decide how far in advance to be notified of the alarm.  On the Alarm Settings tab you may choose to play an alarm file, whether to repeat the alarm, select the WAV file to play, and the time the alarm will sound before an event.  Any time you select a date oriented event to use an alarm, the alarm will use these settings. To select alarm settings, select the [image] icon on the toolbar or choose File|Options from the pulldown menu   Select the Alarm Settings Tab.

To change the sound that the alarm makes, you can choose a different WAV file as follows:
1.  In the WAV file box, specify the WAV file to be played.   Choose the browse button to find the WAV file.   You can use any WAV file on your computer.
2. To hear the WAV file, click test.
3.  To hear the alarm continuously, choose the Repeat Alarm option.


Miscellaneous Tab

Default Category
The Default Category option allows you to choose what category to list tasks under that you do not specifically specify.  If you are creating a new task and do not want it to use this default category simply select a different category for the task upon creation.  Selecting a category upon Task creation will override the default category selection.

Ask for Confirmation When
When Deleting Tasks/Holidays is checked, a confirmation window will pop-up reconfirming the request.  This is a nice safe guard to keep you from accidentally deleting Tasks/Holidays.

When Drag/Dropping from Grids to Grid or Calendar is check, a confirmation window will pop-up reconfirming if this is the appropriate action.

When Task Plus Starts Up
If Start in System Tray is selected, Task Plus will automatically minimize to the system tray upon execution.  This will keep your desktop uncluttered and allow you to hear any alarms from Task Plus.  Also, you can quickly raise the Task Plus screen by right clicking once on the Task Plus icon in the system tray.

If Task Plus Placed in System Tray on Reboot is selected, Task Plus will be placed in your startup group which will automatically start Task Plus when your machine boots up.  This can ensure that you will always hear any alarms because Task Plus will be running without you needing to manually executing it.  Task Plus will be running in the system tray leaving your desktop free for other programs.  To view the Task Plus main window simply right click on the system tray icon for Task Plus.

When mouse is moved over the calendar
Selecting Display a Popup Summary of Events allows you to view a brief description of a date on the 4 Month Calendar view by simply floating your mouse over the day.  You no longer need to click on a date and have the Date Oriented window fill up with the tasks just to see what that day had stored within.


Tasks

There are two types of tasks that can be added to Task Plus - date oriented and to-do list items.  A date oriented task is tied to the calendar.  This type of task will appear on the calendar highlighted in a color that you choose.  A to-do list item is something that has no relevance to a particular date or a task that is on-going and is something that you need to be reminded about.

 Date Oriented Tasks
 To-do List


Date-Oriented Tasks
Date oriented tasks

Date oriented tasks, unlike the to-do's, are based on a particular date and time.  Date oriented tasks make use of the alarm feature.  Each date oriented task is indicated on the 4 Month Calendar and on the daily task list.  Within the daily list is an area for a brief description of what that particular task concerns.  These tasks can also be categorized by type, such as work, home, family, recreation, or any other category you specify.  Placing a task in the right category will allow you to effectively use the filter feature.

 Daily Task List
 Filters
 Assigning categories
 Alarm Setup


To-do Tasks
To-Do List Tasks

The To-Do section occupies the bottom of the Task Plus screen.  It shows tasks that do not correspond to a date.  On the right of the list there is a column that indicates whether the task has been completed or not.  As in the Current Day Screen, this screen also has icons which let you quickly add, delete, or mark done the tasks.

 Adds a task to the To-Do List
 Edits the highlighted task
 Deletes the highlighted task
 Prints the To-Do List
 Marks the highlighted task as Done


Alarms

Before a date oriented event comes due, you can be notified of it with an audible alarm.  You can decide how far in advance of an event to be notified with  an alarm.  To hear an alarm you will need a sound card and speakers.  When an alarm is ringing the entire main screen of Task Plus will appear in lime green and yellow with the task which is about to come up:

 Alarm Setup


View Completed Tasks

The View Completed Tasks feature displays your finished tasks.  The completed tasks window consists of three sections.  The top  section shows the actual list of Completed Tasks.  The bottom left portion shows a brief description of the highlighted task.  The Notes section in the bottom right hand portion of the screen contains the completion notes.

Printing
To print a list of completed tasks follow these steps:
1. Select File|Print or select the [image] Print button from the toolbar
2. Select the options you would like to include into the page.

Print All Tasks - Prints any and all tasks regardless if they are Date Oriented, To-Do's, Completed, or Not-Completed.
Print Tasks Within a Range of Dates - This will print the Tasks that are within the two dates you enter.
Selected Categories - Print only the tasks that match the specified categories.
Done Tasks - Print only the completed tasks.
Not Done Tasks - Print only uncompleted tasks.
To-Do Tasks - Print only the Non-Date Oriented Tasks.

Example:  Selecting Print All Tasks Within a Range of Dates from: 9/15/2001 to 12/15/2001 and Selected Categories: Work & Personal and checking the Not Done Tasks will print out a list of Uncompleted Tasks that are in the Work and Personal Categories ONLY, and will only print those tasks out if they are between the dates: September 15, 2001 and December 15, 2001.

Export
You can export your completed tasks to  an HTML file or an ASCII comma-delimited file.  Tasks.  The HTML export can be a very useful tool if you want to display your list of Completed Tasks on the web.  This will automatically generate a web page that you can easily put on your web server.

1.  Select  File|Export from the pull down menu.
2.  Select the desried format.
3.  Specify the file name where the Export should be saved.

To Delete a Completed Task
1.  Within the Completed Task window highlight the task you wish to delete
2.  Select File|Delete or you can simply right click on the Completed Task.

To delete all of the completed tasks you may use the Clear feature by seleting  file | clear


Categoires
Categories

Task Plus provides you the ability to group your tasks into categories.  A category is useful when you wish to view only certain types of tasks together.  This feature will keep your calendar from being 'crowded' by unrelated tasks.  If you use the 'Work' category for your tasks, you can then activate a Filter that will show you only the tasks listed under 'Work'.  This will give you a clearer picture of how many 'Work' tasks you actually have listed.  Task Plus comes with four default categories: Family, Work, Personal, and Recreation.  You may add/edit/delete as many categories as you'd like.  Grouping tasks by category gives Task Plus a strong organizational tool when used with a filter.

Filters 'strain' the information so you only see the tasks you want to see.  Filters are directly related to Categories.  To create a filter you must decide which category you want to view.  You can select multiple categories for a broader listing of tasks.  If you only want to view the tasks in category 'Work', you simply create a filter with the 'Work' category checked and those will be the only tasks you see.  Categories and Filters work together to allow Task Plus to hold more information and at the same time keep your calendar clean and organized.

To add categories follow these steps:

1.  Select the Categories option from the main menu under File.
2.  Select Add from the pop-up window.
3.  Specify your Category name and select the OK button.

or

1.  Select the add button [image] from the Date Task list window or the To-Do Tasks List window.
2.  Click on the Category Menu Button [image].
3.  Select Add from the pop-up window.
4.  Specify your Category name and select the OK button.

To assign a category to your task:

1.  Select the add button from the Date Task list window or the To-Do Tasks list window.
2.  Enter you task information such as notes and time.
3.  With the mouse click on the pulldown menu for the category list and select the appropriate category.
4.  Select the OK button.

For example, below is an example of the 4 month view without any filter turned on.   Notice there are several different events over the four month period.

The example below has the filter for the category WORK turned on.  There are several days which are no longer highlighted because they were not in the Work category.  This frees up the screen so you can easily see which days you have 'Work' tasks on.  The days highlighted as yellow indicates that day as being in the 'Holidays' list and could be any date you specify such as, friends birthdays, anniversaries, or any other date listed in the 'Holidays' list.

 Filters


Filters

The Filter command is useful for limiting the amount of tasks to display. Filters are based upon the categories assigned to your takss.  Filters can also be lmited to  can use the "Not-Done" and "Done" flags to show which you wish to see.  Keep in mind that filters only work well if you define your tasks properly under the correct category.

Example:

You need to see what tasks related to work you have left to do for the rest of this month.  You do not want to search through all the days and individually check each task.  This can be confusing since you may have a lot of tasks from home, personal, and any other category you define.  So to quickly have nothing but your Tasks that are under the category "work" show up create a filter.

To create a filter:

1.  Go to the filter menu at the top of your Task Plus screen or select the [image] Filter icon.
2.  Check the  categories to be included in the filter.
3.  Select whether to include done or, not done items or both.
3.  Select OK

NOTE:  To turn off the Filter go to the Filter window and select the "All" button, then select OK.

Example of the Task Plus main screen with filters on:

Example of the same screen with filters off:


Archive/Restore Data

The Archive Current Data feature is a backup utility that allows you to save all the tasks you have entered into Task Plus.  This will backup all entries including Date-Oriented Tasks, To-Do Oriented Tasks, and Completed Tasks. The file must be saved with the exension ARB.  To restore the data on another computer use the Restore option.

To Archive Current Data
1.  Select File|Archive Current Data or click the [image] Archive button from the toolbar
2.  Specify a file name and folder for the *.ARB file. (you must use the extension ARB)

The Restore Old Data command allows you to restore backed up data with the Archive Current Data command.

Note: Restoring data will result in lost of information of any  data added since the time of the backup.
To Restore Old Data

1.  Select File|Restore Old Data
2.  Choose the location of the *.ARB file and click Open.
The information in Task Plus will be overwritten with the information from  your backup.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add an appointment?
To add an appointment is basically just adding a task with or without an alarm reminder.  Select the date you want the appointment set for by clicking the appropriate day in the 4 Month Calendar View screen.  Then in the daily task list window, with the mouse, click on the add task button [image].  Select the category the task relates to.  If you want an alarm to sound for this appointment then check the alarm box.  After entering the description for the appointment select OK and your new task should be listed in the Daily Tasks Window (top right area).

How do I add an event that repeats?
You can add a event to the To-Do list that will remain their until you physically mark it done.  By not marking it done the task will remain there.

Note:  Tasks that are in the To-Do list do not have alarm capabilities.

How can I print a list of my appointments?
To print out a list of your appointments go to File | Print.  Here you will be presented with a menu screen that allows you to determine very specific appointments to be printed.  You can select to print only appointments that fall under a specific category, or you can select to print out all tasks between a range of dates.

How can I add my own categories to the list of categories?
To add a category go to File | Categories and select Add from the popup window.  You can create a category for anything you want, and as many categories as you want.  Also, from this pop-up window you can edit and delete categories.

Note:  Deleting a category that many tasks belong to will not remove them.  They will still list the deleted category in their category field.  You will not be able to base a filter on those tasks unless you change them to a category that does exist.

How can I view my completed tasks?
To view your completed tasks go to the File | View Completed Tasks option.  This will display a window listing all your completed tasks that you have not deleted.

How can I delete appointments?
To delete an appointment in the Daily Task list or in the To-Do list you must first highlight it.  Then you can either click on the delete button [image], or right click on the highlighted task with your mouse and select delete.  After doing so a confirmation window will pop-up, select yes.

How can I use Task Plus on my network with other users?
Task Plus does not have network or multiuser support.  However, Task Plus Professional has network support and can suit more than 30 users.  To learn more about Task Plus Professional click here.

How can I post my calendar on the web?
To post your calendar on a web page you must use the Export to HTML option.  Selecting the Publish Calendar as Web Page button [image] will open a window for you to enter the name of the HTML file you want to create.  You can then place this file on a Web Server and link other pages to it.


Ordering Task Plus

Task Plus is an ad-supported software product.  To remove the advertising you may purchase a registered version for $19.99 and receive the registered version via email.  You may receive a diskette via airmail for an additional $5.00.  The registered version of Task Plus will remove all advertisements and can be purchased in several ways as listed below.

• Online: Download your purchase immediately at the Contact Plus Store at www.contactplus.com.
• Call (800) 366-9876 or (321) 984-2592
• Fax Order Form from Help|Register menu  to  (321) 984-8192
• Send completed Order Form  from Help|Register menu via email to sales@contactplus.com
• Complete the Order Form from Help|Register menu and send by postal mail to:
Contact Plus Corporation
PO Box 372577
Satellite Beach, FL 32937-0577 - USA
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Checks/ Money Orders in US Funds accepted.

Online:

All Contact Plus  products can be ordered online at the Contact Plus Online Mall at www.contactplus.com. This is a very fast and convenient way to get your program immediately using your credit card.  All information is sent via a secure transaction using  RSA encrypted technology and is fully protected.

Corporate:

For site licenses (more than 20 copies) contact Contact Plus Corporation more information.  Please include the product name and number of copies (in multiples of 10) which you would like to purchase.

What do I get when I buy it?  What about the data I already have in it?
For a complete list of questions and answers, go to Ordering Frequently Asked Questions

Task Plus - the basic task management tool and calendar appointment

Task Plus Professional -

For pricing or more information on any of these products visit the web site at www.contactplus.com or call  (321) 984-2592  or email sales@contactplus.com.  Contact Plus users can upgrade to other versions of Contact Plus easily. Data in one version of Contact Plus can be converted to other versions without re-entry of data. Discounted upgrade pricing is available for registered users to upgrade to other Contact Plus products.

• Contact Plus Personal -  contact management software for the single user with basic contact management needs.

• Contact Plus Professional - the single user or network version of Contact Plus for the business professional.  Includes  dozens of additional features and fields not found in Contact Plus Personal.   As a network, share data with your co-workers and have all changes immediately available to everyone.  Built in security protection  Plus share information with people in the field with Pro Smart Merge, an optional add on data synchronization tool.

• Contact Plus LAN 32 - the multi-user version of Contact Plus similar in features to Contact Plus Personal where simultaneous database access is important.  Share data with your co-workers and have all changes immediately available to everyone. Built in security protection - even limit database access to certain users! Plus share information with people in the field with Smart Merge, an optional add on data synchronization tool.

• Smart Merge -  the data synchronization tool for sharing data with users across town or across the world.   Smart Merge combines Contact Plus Professional or LAN 32  databases running on laptop or other remote computers without duplicating entries or overwriting information. Whether combining telephone calls,  notes, meetings,  letter history, e-mail, faxes, or biographical information within existing client files or adding new customers, Smart Merge is the answer to shared database information.   Information can be sent via e-mail, the Internet, or on disk to the home office where all recent changes can be immediately made available to everyone! Perfect for the remote user were sharing data with the home office is important. Designed exclusively for Contact Plus LAN 32 and  Professional.

• Add-on products -  add-on modules (Report Plus, Event Plus, Fax Plus, etc.) are available for Contact Plus Professional and Contact Plus LAN 32.


Ordering Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get rid of the advertisements appearing in the main screen?
You may purchase the registered version which will remove advertisements from appearing in the main screen.

Will I lose  the data I've put into the ad supported version?
No, all of the data you've entered into the ad supported version can be used by the registered version.  You will not have to retype your data.

What do I get when I order the purchased version?
The registered version turns off the advertisements on the main screen and provides voice technical support for 90 days.

Can I upgrade to another version later on?
Yes.  It's easy to upgrade from one version of Task Plus to another. Plus, special upgrade discounts apply when you're ready to  move to a product with more features.   Data in one version of Task Plus can be converted to Task Plus Professional without re-entry of data.

How do I get  updates? Are they free?
As with most software products, there are likely to be interim and maintenance releases (minor updates) of Task Plus.   All these minor updates are free to registered users to download from the Internet.   And, best of all, when the next major release is available you will receive big discounts on upgrades.

What about help? Can I get help if I need it?
Yes.  Users of even the best software occasionally require technical help.  Registration affords you technical support by telephone for 90 days in addition to fax, email, and post.  (Phone support is provided for registered users only.)