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**	  Dear Sysop/Distributor thank you for carrying DOLLS 2.6!	    **
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DOLLS Version 2.6  November 1993
Copyright 1993	by Donald Lamar	 Software Solutions for The User
The Easy to Use Collectors Database


INTRODUCTION
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DOLLS 2.6 is distributed using the Shareware method of marketing quality
software at a reasonable price.	 YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO COPY AND DISTRIBUTE
DOLLS.	DOLLS may only be distributed intact - i.e. with all program, data,
doc, txt, installation, and readme files included.

Distributors and dealers may not charge in excess of $10 (ten US dollars) for
the distribution of DOLLS.  This fee is to recoup disk and distribution costs
and does not register DOLLS.


The original DOLLDB was designed as an inventory database for a lady starting
a Doll Collecting business.  She had hundreds of dolls and antiques worth
thousands of dollards, but no way of keeping accurate records.	She needed to
track all items, their cost, current, market value, interested buyers and
contacts, sales, etc.


DISCRIPTIONS
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The following descriptions are for use on BBS and networks.

One liner =
"DOLLS26  size  date  ...  The Easy to Use Collectors Database ********"

Eight liner =
"DOLLS 2.6 is designed for collectors (dolls, art, antiques, coins, stamps).
DOLLS can easily be used as a db for any type of inventory.  DOLLS keeps track
of your inventory and contacts, and includes a powerful reporter and query.
Features:  easy to use menu driven interface, simple yet powerful, runs on
IBM XT/PC/AT, online address/phone book with auto-dial, generous online help,
invoicing, three accross mailing labels, user editable editable correspondence
forms, record tagging, report to screen/file/printer, inventory query,
unlimited records, and more.  ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION WITH DOLLS 2.6

If the sysop can think of a more flattering description s/he is encouraged
to modify the above :)


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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*  IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible.
*  A hard drive with 1 meg of free disk space.
  (a hard drive is not required, but is preferable)
*  Monochrome or Color; EGA, VGA or SVGA. (DOLLS was
   designed and tested on color monitors)
*  At least 550k available memory.
*  At least 25 file handles
*  DOS 2.0 or later (DOS 5.0 preferable)
*  A printer (for reports; any type will do)



DISCLAIMER
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This program is distributed as is.  In no event will the author be liable
for any, loss of data or profit, hardware or software damage, etc. arising
from the use or misuse of this software.  By using this software, you agree
to these terms.	 If you do not agree, you should immediately cease to use
DOLLS.	Ok, enough with the legal stuff.


ENHANCEMENTS  (DOLLS Version 2.6)
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  - Unlimited records.	DOLLS will hold as many records as your disk space will
    allow.
  - Time and Date utility.  You can now set your system's clock from within
    DOLLS via the UTILITY MENU.
  - AutoDial.  Autodialing via hotkey (F5).  You can dial contact telephone
    numbers from within DOLLS; from either the CONTACT TABLE or CONTACT EDIT
    FORM.  Configure the modem settings from the UTILITY MENU.
  - Item Query.	 The Query form allows you to pull listings from your inventory
    based on values you enter for any combination of item, description, price
    and/or year.  Operators include  contains, equal to, less than and greater
    than.
  - Notes Query.  Allows querying of file based on notes header value.
  - Invoicing.	You can now track and print individual invoice statements as
    well as invoice summary reports.
  - Improved user interface
  - Keystatus.	On screen status of Insert, Caps-Lock, Num-Lock, and Scroll-Lock.
  - Correspondence forms.  DOLLS now allows the user to edit and print three
    indivisual correspondence forms.  These forms include editable title,
    salutation, letter body, and closing name. Correspondence can be sent to a
    specific contact or all contacts.
  - Three-across label generator, for all or seleted records.
  - Record tagging for reports and batch processing
  - Generous on-line help (F1 key).
  - User editable report title, footer, and date.


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      *	  User feedback is really what makes top quality programs.   *	*
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      *		 Your suggestions and questions are welcome.	     *	*
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      *	  And are very likely to get included in future versions.    *	*
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					    Software Solutions for The User
					    Donald Lamar
					    4418 Cole, Suite 8
					    Dallas, TX	75205
					    e-mail address: tdfk63a@prodigy.com
							 or donald@metronet.com

