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WELCOME TO WINCHECK! This disk contains WinCheck 3.0N This file contains the following information: 1) Just what is WinCheck? 2) Late breaking news 3) Registration Reminders 4) Legal Matters 5) How to install WinCheck 6) Printing Problems?? 7) Converting data from Quicken and other products (Quicken is a registered trademark of Intuit.) 8) Packing List 9) Product Support 10) ASP Ombudsman Statement 11) The legalese section 12) Other Wilson WindowWare products 13) Ordering Information 14) WinCheck Order Form *** JUST WHAT IS WINCHECK *** WinCheck is designed to manage any number of checking, savings, and credit card accounts. Since WinCheck's initial release last year, it has developed into a top-notch financial manager. WinCheck's features include a Check Form Designer, to build check templates for printing on virtually any pre-printed check form (dot matrix and laser checks are both supported). The Custom Report Maker allows you to view and print a variety of supplied reports, such as cash flow reports, or create custom reports tailored to your own needs. With the Custom Report Maker, you can print an entertainment expense report, a credit/deposit history, or all tax deductible transactions for the year to date. WinCheck's transaction classifications, or "categories," allow you to keep track of the money earned and spent on categories such as Business and Entertainment. WinCheck's budgeting facilities can be used in combination with these categories to plan a monthly budget. Add reoccurring transactions to a menu or have WinCheck remind you to make transactions such as mortgage payments and paycheck deposits. WinCheck also supports Windows Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) and sports an internal batch language. WinCheck offers an exceptionally attractive and intuitive user interface featuring a Control Bar, Status Bar, iconic "Toolbox," and check registers with adjustable column widths. Checks and other transactions appear as 3-D dialog boxes with bitmapped backgrounds. Screen colors and fonts are fully customizable. Standard operations, such as writing checks and making deposits, may be performed by clicking on icons from the Control Bar. The online help facility and intuitive user interface pretty much precludes the need for a manual, although the 200 page, heavily illustrated manual does further detail many of WinCheck's features with various examples. To order computer checks call "Financial Registers" at the number below and they will assist you. (There are sample checks and other forms in the WinCheck box as well). To Order WinCheck 800-762-8383 or 206-938-1740 To Order Printed Checks 800-582-0445 Our BBS 206-935-5198 Fax 206-935-7129 Tech Support 206-937-9335 *** LATE-BREAKING NEWS *** There are a number of TXT files containing bits and pieces of documentation. They are: README TXT This file CHANGES TXT A list of the new features added CORRECT TXT Corrections to the printed manual HOW2-WCK TXT The beginners guide to WinCheck BALANCE TXT How to reconcile your account with nifty new balance tool. QUICKEN TXT How to import data using the QIF format DDE TXT The WinCheck DDE specifications This new 3.0 version has a variety of new features. They are: a) Quicken import capability b) Custom report generation c) Color and font customization d) Improved help files e) Ability to print Landscape checks (with newer printer drivers) f) Ability to handle multiple accounts g) No limit on number of monthly transactions Special new featues include: a) New "Print Direct" feature for printing one check at a time to Dot-Matrix style printers (no page eject). b) Categories can now be classified as Income, Expense, or Both. All of your categories from your current version will default to "Both". You can modify these categories to specify income or expense with the "Edit Categories" dialog. By indicating Income or Expense, your budget reports will be more informational. c) Categories can be classified as Tax deductible. When you enter a new transaction, the "Tax Deductible" box will automatically check when you select one of these categories. You can, however, still un-check the box if you desire. d) Expandability! WinCheck now allows you to add custom tools to your menu. These tools use DDE to communicate with WinCheck. Two NEW tools have been included, PAYROLL.EXE and BALANCE.EXE. Try them! They are on the TOOLS menu. All of the information you need for using WinCheck's DDE can be found in the DDE.TXT file. The source code to PAYROLL and the source code to a more simple add-on tool (Visual Basic) have been included on the distribution disk in the DDE_VB.ZIP file. Sample code for hardcore SDK tools may be found in the DDE_SDK.ZIP file. e) The categories for the Budget, Cash Flow, Profit/Loss, and category reports are now in alphabetical order (instead of order of entry). f) New pre-defined categories on startup of account or by running a WinCheck command file. *** REGISTRATION REMINDERS *** Evaluation copies of WinCheck are 100% fully functional. The sole limitation you may find is that the evaluation copies are unable to import data generated by previous versions of the WinCheck program. Evaluation copies of WinCheck have a pesky registration reminder screen that pops up whenever you start the program. Thats it! We're not going to beat you about the head and shoulders with our reminder screens. We're sure that once you see the incredible quality of our software, you will dig out your credit card, pick up the phone, call the nice people at our 800 number and register WinCheck. When you pay for the shareware you like, you are voting with your pocketbook, and will encourage us to bring you more of the same kinds of products. Pay for what you like, and voila, more of what you like will almost magically be developed. Besides, the office cat needs to be fed... *** LEGAL MATTERS *** Of course the usual disclaimers still apply. We are not responsible for anything at all. Nothing. Even if we are held responsible, the limit of our liability is the licensing fees you paid. The full text of our license agreement is found near the bottom of this file. *** FOR WINCHECK <= 2.2A USERS *** Evaluation copies of WinCheck cannot convert data files from previous versions of WinCheck. If you are using WinCheck Version 2.2A or lesser, converting to WinCheck 3.0 data is easy! Just open the account in WinCheck 3.0. WinCheck will ask you for starting Balances. Leave all values at 0.00. The account will be named "Previous Version". Type in your own personal description of the account (i.e. "My Personal Savings"). When prompted for a checkbook, just press OK. Basically, accepting the default values will convert your account perfectly! For more information refer to Appendix D, "Updating from Previous Version", on the WinCheck User's manual. *** HOW TO INSTALL WINCHECK *** Use our SETUP.EXE program, which will copy the files for you and install a WINCHECK group in the program manager with a TUT (Tutorial) account. To use our SETUP.EXE program... 1) Close down all extraneous Windows applications. 2) Then do ONE of the following: A) From File Manager, locate then double click the SETUP.EXE file in the directory you copies the files to: OR B) From Program Manager, pull down the FILE menu, and select the RUN option. Enter the full path to the SETUP.EXE file, as in "C:\XXX\SETUP.EXE" and hit ENTER. 3) When the setup program asks for a directory, specify initial directory, or accept the given default (C:\WINCHECK). 4) When the next dialog box shows up, you can select what you want to install. If there is any doubt, select everything by hitting the "Add All" button. 5) Then push the INSTALL button to install WinCheck. 6) When the setup process is complete, you may delete the temporary directory you created in the first step. *** PRINTING PROBLEMS? *** Refer to the On-Line Help topic "Printing Checks" for help with printing checks to a Dot Matrix Printer. Most printer drivers have special features that take added advantage of the Windows 3.0 environment. WinCheck assumes that you have one of these drivers installed. Some older printer drivers, and current versions of some font packages (Bitstream Facelift) do not support these features. If WinCheck does not print properly on your system, add the following line to the [WiChk14a] section of your WIN.INI file: NODEVMODE=1 This line will cause WinCheck to bypass the special printer driver features that cause the problems. Note: You will not be able to print landscape checks if you use the NODEVMODE=1 option. *** CONVERTING DATA FROM QUICKEN AND OTHER PRODUCTS *** Quicken is a registered trademark of the Intuit. If you are converting from Quicken(tm), please read the file QUICKEN.TXT. *** PACKING LIST *** README TXT This File QUICKEN TXT Instructions on converting Quicken data HOW2-WCK TXT The Getting Started Chapter from the manual DDE TXT Information on WinCheck's DDE Functions CHANGES TXT A list of recent changes to the program CORRECT TXT Corrections to the printed manual BALANCE TXT Instructions on using the reconciliation tool WC__VER ??? A dummy file. ??? is the current version number WINCHECK EXE The actual WinCheck program WINCHECK HLP The WinCheck help file INTLSTR DLL International String handling DLL WWWDBMS DLL Data base system DLL WWWDDEC DLL DDE DLL QUICK34 EXE Quicken Data conversion program EPSON WCT Sample check forms for dot matrix printers LASERCHK WCT Sample check forms for laser printers PAYROLL EXE Add on tool for entering payroll information BALANCE EXE Add on tool for reconciling accounts easily WCTOOLS INI One of WinChecks private INI files *any* RPT Predefined report files H WCB Command File to create personal categories B WCB Command File to create business categories HB WCB Command File to create personal and business categories BOOK TUT Tutorial Account file - Checkbooks CHKHDR TUT Tutorial Account file - Header file COMMON TUT Tutorial Account file - Backup header file JAN91 TUT Tutorial Account file - January 91 data FEB91 TUT Tutorial Account file - February 91 data MAR91 TUT Tutorial Account file - March 91 data NATURES TUT Tutorial Account file - Transaction categories SETTINGS TUT Tutorial Account file - Account setting DDE_VB ZIP Source code (Visual Basic) DDE_SDK ZIP Source code (Windows SDK) SETUP EXE The setup program WBINXZ EXE More of the setup program WSETUP INF Setup script file *** PRODUCT SUPPORT *** If you have questions about the operation of WinCheck, refer to the help with WinCheck (choose Index from the Help menu or press F1). WinCheck has on-line support on a number of computer systems. The home of WinCheck is on CompuServe, in the WINAPA forum, in the Wilson WindowWare section (#15 currently). The Wilson WindowWare section is checked on a daily basis, and all questions will be responded to. Also the the latest and greatest downloads are available from DL15 of the WINAPA forum. The FidoNet Windows echomail conference is also monitored for Windows questions in general. Questions about Windows, WinCheck, and other Wilson WindowWare products will be answered in the echo. Address questions to "Morrie Wilson". Licensed users may also call our BBS for the latest versions of Wilson WindowWare products. BBS (206) 935-5198 USR HST/V.32 V.42bis 9600+ 8N1 Additionally, support is provided for licensed users at: Phone: 206-937-9335 or Fax: 206-935-7129 If you are calling with a problem report, please have the pertinent information handy: * Version of WinCheck * Version of Windows * Computer hardware information * Steps to reproduce. *** ASP Ombudsman Statement *** Wilson WindowWare, Inc. the producer of WinCheck, is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536 *** THE LEGALESE SECTION *** WINCHECK Copyright ⌐ 1988-1991 by Wilson WindowWare, Inc. All rights reserved. SOFTWARE LICENSE WinCheck is not and has never been public domain software, nor is it free software. Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use WinCheck on a 21-day trial basis for the purpose of determining whether WinCheck is suitable for their needs. The use of WinCheck, except for the initial 21-day trial, requires registration. The use of unlicensed copies of WinCheck, outside of the initial 21-day trial, by any person, business, corporation, government agency or any other entity is strictly prohibited. A single user license permits a user to use WinCheck only on a single computer. Licensed users may use the program on different computers, but may not use the program on more than one computer at the same time. No one may modify or patch the WinCheck executable files in any way, including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program. A limited license is granted to copy and distribute WinCheck only for the trial use of others, subject to the above limitations, and also the following: 1) WinCheck must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the file containing this license information. 2) The full machine-readable WinCheck documentation must be included with each copy. 3) WinCheck may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product with out a specific license to do so from Wilson WindowWare. 4) No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or accepted, except as authorized below: A) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (sysops) may make WinCheck available for downloading only as long as the above conditions are met. An overall or time-dependent charge for the use of the bulletin board system is permitted as long as there is not a specific charge for the download of WinCheck. B) Vendors of user-supported or shareware software approved by the ASP may distribute WinCheck, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Non- approved vendors may distribute WinCheck only after obtaining written permission from Wilson WindowWare. Such permission is usually granted. Please write for details (enclose your catalog). Vendors may charge a disk duplication and handling fee, which, when pro-rated to the WinCheck product, may not exceed eight dollars. ASP approved vendors will automatically be updated with the latest versions of this software on a regular basis. C) Non-profit user groups may distribute copies of the WinCheck diskette to their members, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Non-profit groups may collect a disk duplication fee not to exceed five dollars. LIMITED WARRANTY Wilson WindowWare guarantees your satisfaction with this product for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. If you are unsatisfied with WinCheck within that time period, return the package in saleable condition to the place of purchase for a full refund. Wilson WindowWare warrants that all disks provided are free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming normal use, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Wilson WindowWare warrants that the program will perform in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied with the software product. If a significant defect in the product is found, the Purchaser may return the product for a refund. In no event will such a refund exceed the purchase price of the product. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, WILSON WINDOWWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL WILSON WINDOWWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF WILSON WINDOWWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. Contractor/manufacturer is Wilson WindowWare, Inc. 2701 California Ave SW /Suite 212/ Seattle, WA 98116 TRADEMARKS IBM, PC/XT, PC/AT, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Barbie is a registered trademark of MATTEL, Inc. Quicken is a registered trademark of Intuit. Command Post and WinBatch are trademarks of Wilson WindowWare, Inc. WinCheck is a trademark of Wilson WindowWare, Inc. *** OTHER WILSON WINDOWWARE PRODUCTS *** Address Manager - Tracks addresses, phone numbers, comments, important dates. Includes dialer and label printer. Supports DDE. $39.95 Command Post - A powerful text-based shell for Windows. Programmable menus, built-in batch language, file viewer and more. $49.95 Reminder - Personal Schedule Manager. Keeps track of to-do lists, set alarms (which can launch apps), prints reports. Supports DDE. $59.95 WinEdit - Power Programming for the Windows Environment. Full featured editor, or simple file browser. Super high speed, super powerful. Batch language supported. $59.95 WinBatch - Write your own Windows Batch Files! Dialogs, automatic program control, and powerful data manipulation lets you control your Windows. A must for the power user. $69.95 *** ORDERING INFORMATION *** Licensing WinCheck bring you wonderful benefits. Some of these are: - Gets rid of that pesky reminder window that comes up when you start WinCheck. - Entitles you to one hour free phone support for 90 days (Your nickel). - Insures that you have the latest version of WinCheck. - Gets you your own printed copy of the manual. - Encourages the authors of this program to continue bringing you new and better products instead of breaking down and getting real jobs. - Gets you on our mailing list so you are occasionally notified of spectacular updates and our other Windows products. - And, of course, our 90-day money back guarantee. *** WINCHECK ORDER FORM 3.0N *** Name: ____________________________________________________ Company:____________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ City: ________________________ St:______ Zip:___________ Phone: (______)_________________ Country:________________ ____ WinCheck(s) @ $69.99 : _______.____ Foreign air shipping (except Canada) @ $9.50 : _______.____ Total: _______.____ NOTE: If you send in your ORIGINAL Quicken setup disk, you may deduct $35.00 from the above price. We reformat these disks at our Friday afternoon parties and hang them on our wall. We simply cannot return these disks. (And thus, this is a mail-order offer only). Disk Size(circle one) 5.25" acceptable 3.5" required Please enclose a check payable to Wilson WindowWare; or you may use Amex, Visa, MasterCharge, or EuroCard. For credit cards, please enter the information below: Card #:__ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Expiration date: ____/____ Signature: _________________________________________ Where did you find out about WinCheck? ____________________________________________________________ Send to: Wilson WindowWare 2701 California Ave SW #212 Seattle, WA 98116 USA or call: (800) 762-8383 (orders only) (206) 937-9335 (206) 935-7129 (fax) (Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery)