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- MotelMAX v1.52s - August 1993 - ( Standard Version - 50 Rooms )
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-
- This file contains the information you need to start using the
- MotelMAX program. Much more detail is supplied in the user manual which
- you can view while using the program or which you might choose to print.
-
- This is a full functioning version of MotelMAX. It is not crippled,
- time-trapped or nobbled in any way. All data you enter into this evaluation
- version can be transferred to the registered version or to any later version
- of MotelMAX.
-
- This evaluation version supports up to fifty rooms. Other versions support
- more rooms and provide additional functions such as reservations and advance
- deposits depending on your needs. Refer to the file ORDER.DOC for
- registration and version details.
-
- When you become a registered user of MotelMAX, you will receive the latest
- version of the program with all shareware notices removed, a printed user
- manual and 90 days of free technical support. Also, your copy of MotelMAX
- will be personalized with your Property or Site Name (max 35 characters)
- which will appear on all invoices and reports. The registered version also
- has the ability to add new usernames and passwords and to limit a user's
- access to only certain portions of the program.
-
- MotelMAX comes preset with sample room set-ups and rate tables so you can
- get started right away. Appendix B of the user manual includes a brief
- tutorial and within a few minutes, you should be able to check-in guests
- and begin posting charges and payments to their folio. After you can
- configure MotelMAX to include your own rates and room set-ups. In this
- evaluation version, all users have access to all portions of the program.
- In the registered version, typically, you would limit access to accounting
- information only to certain users.
-
- This file is divided into the following sections:
-
- 1. Installation - how to install MotelMAX
- 2. Starting MotelMAX - Username and Password
- 3. Packing List - Files included
- 4. Printing the MotelMAX User Manual
- 5. MotelMAX - Facts...
-
- 1. Installation
- ===============
-
- 1.1 Make sure you are in the 'root' directory of your hard
- drive, type:
-
- CD \ <Enter>
-
- 1.2 Make a directory on your hard drive called MotelMAX.
-
- MD MotelMAX <Enter>
-
- 1.3 Move to the MotelMAX directory.
-
- CD MotelMAX <Enter>
-
- 1.4 Copy the file MTLMAX.EXE into the MotelMAX directory. If
- the file is on a floppy drive you would type:
-
- COPY A:MTLMAX.EXE \MotelMAX <Enter>
-
- If the MTLMAX.EXE file is in another directory of your hard
- drive, for example, '\download' you would enter:
-
- COPY \download\MTLMAX.EXE \MotelMAX <Enter>
-
- 1.5 Unpack the MTLMAX.EXE file by typing:
-
- MTLMAX <Enter>
-
- You will notice that the MotelMAX program now uncrunches and
- installs in your MotelMAX Directory. When this is done, you
- can get rid of the install file on your hard drive
- (carefully) by entering this command:
-
- DEL MTLMAX.EXE <Enter>
-
- 2. Starting the MotelMAX Program - Username and Password
- =========================================================
-
- Once the installation is complete. Start the program by
- entering the command:
-
- MotelMAX <Enter>
-
- If you have a monochrome monitor, you can force MotelMAX to
- display in monochrome by entering the command:
-
- MotelMAX M <Enter>
-
- The initial screen is the shareware sign-on screen. This
- screen can be exited by pressing the keys <ALT-F10>. You can
- also press <F5> to view a list of other versions of MotelMAX.
- Review the screen and if you choose to use MotelMAX please
- register and support the shareware concept. The shareware
- screen is not in the registered version of the program.
-
- MotelMAX will prompt you for a user name and a password. For
- your initial sign-on, type:
-
- Username...: MOTELMAX <Enter>
- Password...: MOTELMAX <Enter>
-
- This evaluation version has a few sample usernames. The registered
- version let's you create your own usernames and passwords. Also,
- each user you define can only access the parts of the program that
- you choose to permit, for example, check-in's / reservations, front
- desk, reports, file set-up's and accounting.
-
- 3. Packing List
- ===============
-
- If you receive the MotelMAX program from a bulletin board, the entire
- program and all files will be packed into a single file called
- MTLMAX.EXE.
-
- Once you unpack the file MTLMAX.EXE you should have the following
- files:
-
- README.1ST - this program file
- ORDER.DOC - registration / order form.
- VENDOR.DOC - vendor distribution information.
- FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS identification.
- MotelMAX.DOC - User Manual
- MotelMAX.EXE - MotelMAX Program files
- Motel1.MAX
- Motel2.MAX
- Motel3.MAX
- Sys.dbf - Data files
- Prnt.dbf
- Clr.dbf
- Usr.dbf
- Gnl.dbf
- Rtb.dbf
- Cnc.txt
-
- IMPORTANT - After you unpack these files, you should delete the file
- MTLMAX.EXE to avoid unpacking the file a second time. The DOS
- delete command to accomplish this is:
-
- DEL MTLMAX.EXE <Enter>
-
-
- 4. Printing the MotelMAX User Manual
- ====================================
-
- Once you complete the installation, you can print a copy of the
- MotelMAX User Manual (about 80 pages). The manual is in a file
- called MotelMAX.DOC. Print the file using the DOS print
- command:
-
- PRINT MotelMAX.DOC <Enter> <Enter>
-
- 5. MotelMAX - Misc
- ==================
-
- 5.1 Time Sensitive - MotelMAX is date and time sensitive
- so be sure your computer is set to the correct date and
- time.
-
- 5.2 Self-Maintaining - MotelMAX builds the files it needs. Some
- of these file structures are time based. Again, it is
- important for your computer to be set with the correct date
- and time. MotelMAX does a mini tune-up each time you close
- an account month. You can do the same thing any time by
- starting the program with the command: MOTELMAX NEW <Enter>
-
- 5.3 Compatibility - All prior versions of MotelMAX are
- compatible with later versions of the program. Any data
- that you enter in version 1.52 can be used in later versions
- of the program. If you upgrade to another version of MotelMAX,
- with additional features, you can still re-use any information
- you have entered into the program. You will not have to re-key
- old set-up, rate or reservation data.
-
- 5.4 Printer Set-up - MotelMAX will print some reports in condensed
- or compress print mode. It needs to know what kind of printer you
- are using and the correct printer codes to make your printer work
- in compressed mode. If you have any trouble locating these codes,
- please contact us. We have printer codes for several hundred
- printers, too many to list here. Configuring MotelMAX for your
- printer is very simple, once you know the printer codes.
-