                       WELCOME TO HomeRun! 2.0
                       =======================

  This README file contains important information about HOMERUN!
  Version 2.0. Thus, for the most up to date information about
  HOMERUN! 2.0 read this file in its entirety.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.  How to Get Help
2.  Files on the Disks
3.  Installation
4.  Notes and Restrictions
5.  Configuring Printers not supported.
6.  Getting a Return Merchandise Authorization Number
7.  Stream Errors when running multiple copies
8.  Version History
9.  Ordering Information

1.  HOW TO GET HELP
-------------------

  If you have any problems, please read the users manual first. If you
  still have questions and need assistance, help is available from the
  following sources:

  1. Write to us at the following address:

     Assembled Solutions
     Attention: Technical Support
     11 Cottage Grove Woods SE
     Cedar Rapids, IA USA 52403-2101

     Please include your NAME, SERIAL NUMBER, and PHONE NUMBER
     on all documentation sent to us otherwise we may not be able
     to process your request.

  2. If you have an urgent problem that can not wait and you have
     sent in the registration form & license agreement, you may
     call for technical support at (319) 363-1030 or (800) 356-5361 (USA only).
     Hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
     Central Time.  Please have the following information ready
     before calling:

     a. PRODUCT NAME and SERIAL NUMBER on your original
        distribution disk.

     b. PRODUCT VERSION NUMBER. The version number is displayed
        by accessing the "About" window in your program.  To view
        the about window, enter the program and press the
        <Alt + space> keys simultaneously and when the System Menu
        appears in the top left corner hit the return key which
        selects the about menu.

     c. OPERATING SYSTEM AND VERSION NUMBER. (The version number
        can be determined by typing VER at the DOS prompt.)

     d. Contents of your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.

2.  FILES ON THE DISK(S)
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  HOMERUN! v2.0  
  ---------------
  HOMERUN.EXE  -  The executable file for your program.
  HOMERUN.REZ  -  The resource file supplied with your program.
  HOMERUN.HLP  -  The help file for on-line help while running HOMERUN.
  HOMERUN.PIF  -  PIF file for running in Windows 3.1
  README.COM   -  Program to display README file.
  README       -  This file.
  SAMPLE.HR2   -  Sample data file

3.  INSTALLATION
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System Requirements.

HomeRun will operate on any IBM PC compatible machine with at
least 512K bytes of memory.

HomeRun will work with a Monochrome, CGA, EGA, or VGA display.

Note:  For laptops with LCD VGA screens, it is best to place the
screen in monochrome mode by using the command "MODE MONO"
before entering the program for the first time.

If you plan on running HomeRun! from a directory other than the
directory it resides you MUST include an APPEND statement in
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  For further convenience you can include
the directory in your PATH statement.  NOTE: You will have
separate copies of HOMERUN.PLT and HOMERUN.CFG in each directory
where you run HomeRun.  If HomeRun! resides in the directory
C:\HR then you would issue the following command in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
        PATH {what ever your path is now};C:\HOMERUN
        APPEND C:\HOMERUN

Hard Disk based Systems

Make a separate directory on your hard disk, insert  and copy all the
files from the HomeRun distribution disk onto the hard disk.

C:>     MD HOMERUN
C:>     CD HOMERUN
C:\HOMERUN> COPY A:*.*

Note:  "A:" represents the floppy disk drive that contains the distribution
       disk;

Floppy based Systems

Note:  Make a backup of your Original HomeRun disk(s) and store the
original in a safe place. (Refer to your DOS users manual if you are
unsure how to make a disk copy.)

If your program was shipped on 5 1/4 Low density disks, it came on
two diskettes.  The first disk contaings the HOMERUN.EXE and HOMERUN.REZ
files.  These two files are the only two files necessary to run HomeRun!.
The second disk contains the on-line help file and other miscellaneous
files. If your system supports High Density drives, you can copy all files
from both disks onto a High Density floppy.

Run HomeRun! from the floppy that contains the HOMERUN.EXE nd HOMERUN.REZ
files.  If you want on-line help, then insert the other diskette in your
floppy before invoking help via the F1 key.

If you have a dual floppy machine, it is recommended to store your data
files on a separate floppy.  Do this under the SAVE.. or SAVE AS.. menu
option by preceding the file name with the drive you wish to save to.
(i.e.  B:FILENAME)

Make a backup copy of the distribution disk first.  Insert the
distribution disk in the floppy Drive.  Next, execute the program
by typing HOMERUN.

A:>  HOMERUN

Quick Start ----------------------

Install HomeRun as described above.

Invoke HomeRun be typing "HOMERUN" at the DOS prompt.
Hint:  You can append your file name after HOMERUN to auto load
       your data file.    "HOMERUN  BREWERS", will load the Brewers
       data file.

Select New File  <Alt + F> then <N> (if you have a mouse you may
select the New item under the File Menu)  This will bring up the
Team Information window.  After filling in this window the Roster
window is displayed. Once the roster is entered, game information
may be entered via "New Game" option under the Statistics menu
item or by hitting the F6 function key.

Reports can be viewed under the Reports menu.

Help

On-line context sensitive help may be accessed at any time by pressing
the "F1" function key.


4.  NOTES AND RESTRICTIONS
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o The first time you run the program (Installation) the program
  creates two files, HOMERUN.PLT and HOMERUN.CFG.  These two
  files contain default values based on system parameters read
  from your computer.  If these files should be deleted do not
  be alarmed as they will be recreated as needed.

o You can specify a file name on the command line if you so desire.
  An example follows:

        c:\> HOMERUN SPRING94

o You can read the Users manual with the README.COM file provided
  by just typing: c:\> README MANUAL.DOC at the command line.

o Your serial number can be located by looking on the back of the
  distribution disk.

5. PRINTER SETUPS
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If your printer does not support HP or Epson/IBM format, you will
need to set your printer up into compressed mode before running
HomeRun!.  There are two ways to do this:
   1. If your printer supports it, set printer to compressed mode
      via the control buttons on your printer.
   2. Create to file that contains the software commands to set your
      printer into compressed mode, and then send this control file
      to your printer before executing HomeRun!. Hint: Set up a
      batch file to print the control file then call HomeRun.


6.  Getting a Return Merchandise Authorization Number
-----------------------------------------------------
Any returns to Assembled Solutions, Inc. must have a valid RMA
assigned.  Please call (319) 363-1030 to obtain a RMA number.


7. Stream Errors when running multiple copies
----------------------------------------------
If you try re-invoke HomeRun from a DOS shell after spawning out of
HomeRun (" DOS SHELL") you will get a Stream Error do to the fact
that HomeRun is already running.  Just type "EXIT" to return to HomeRun.


8.  VERSION HISTORY
-------------------

Ver 1.3   - Jan 92.
Ver 1.4   - Apr 92.
Ver 1.4.1 - May 92.
Ver 1.4.2 - June 92.
Ver 1.4.3 - July 92.
Ver 1.4.4 - July 92
Ver 1.4.5 - Aug 92
Ver 1.4.6 - Oct 92
Ver 1.4.7 - Feb 93
Ver 1.4.8 - Mar 93
Ver 1.4.9 - Mar 93
Ver 1.5.0 - Mar 93
Ver 1.5.1 - July 93
Ver 2.0   - April 94

Ver 2.0
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o Major version upgrade to include, categories, definable stats, and more.

Ver 1.5.1
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o Corrected sort order for slugging % when players had triples

Ver 1.5.0
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o Remove Line Feed after Page Eject when printing forms
o Fixed bug which caused Stack to overflow when printing individual reports

Ver 1.4.9
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o Corrected bug which would not let you select the last player in roster.

Ver 1.4.8
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o Corrected bug in calculating OB% in the Season Hitting Stats Print outs.
o Allow using the up dn arrows in Roster and Hitting Stats window. This
  bug was a result of the new compiler.

Ver 1.4.7
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o Compiled under new version of compiler
o Corrected problem in calculation of Season Total Pitching Shutouts

Ver 1.4.6
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o Corrected Header line in Pitching reports to align columns
o Keypad now usable for numeric input with NumLock on

Ver 1.4.5
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o Corrected error in computing OB % when sorting on OB %

Ver 1.4.4
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o Correct bug that caused the total line for individual batting stats
  printed reports to be omitted when fielding stats are disabled.

Ver 1.4.3
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o Increased field widths for TBF H AB R SO for pitching stats reports

Ver 1.4.2
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o Corrected error in Slugging % formula when a player has a triple.
o Disallow games with same Name and Date.
o Exit gracefully when trying to print when no printer is attached.
o Correct formula in Help file for OB %
o Change OB % formula to (H+W+HP)/(AB+BB+HP+SAC)

Ver 1.4.1
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o Corrected problem of getting Stream Error when program was aborted
  the first time it was executed.
o Corrected problem of Team name in Header in Pitching Reports

Ver 1.4
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o Addition of Pitching Statistics.
o Hot keys in the Printer Options menu were changed.


9   ORDERING INFORMATION
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  To order your fully functional copy of HomeRun! with 75 page printed 
  users manual with scoring guidelines, call (800) 356-5361 (USA only)  or
  (319) 363-1030 to order with MC / VISA, COD, or PO.   If you would like
  to order by check or money order, send payment to:

       Assembled Solutions, Inc.
       11 Cottage Grove Woods SE
       Cedar Rapids, IA  52403-2101

  Cost for HomeRun! is $59.95 US + $5.00 for shipping and handling.  
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