STAMPBASE (Version 1.5) for Windows.
StampBase is a Stamp Collection Inventory
System for the Windows environment.

STAMPBASE (Version 1.5) for Windows.
StampBase is a Stamp Collection Inventory
System for the Windows environment.
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STAMPBASE FOR WINDOWS
VERSION 1.5
STAMPB.ZIP is suggested BBS name for this file
Copyright 1992-1993 by Changing Seasons Software All Rights Reserved
Phone: (608)273-2739
Contact Person: Mark Hetzel
CompuServe ID: 71371,731
Mailing Address: 4466 Sentinel Pass, Madison, WI 53711-4725
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StampBase for Windows is a stamp collection inventory system for the hobbyist.

StampBase for Windows is a shareware software product. STAMPB.EXE is a
self-extracting file containing the compressed files required to use StampBase
for Windows. STAMPB.EXE was created using the software program LHA (Copyright
1990-1991 by Haruyasu Yoshizaki).

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM PC or compatible 80286, 386 or 486 with 2 MB RAM, a
hard drive and Microsoft Windows 3.0 or higher. Program supports mouse and
keyboard.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

StampBase takes advantage of the Windows' Graphical User Interface (GUI) and
its memory management capabilities. StampBase is a Windows application. The
program will not work outside the Windows environment.

StampBase provides intuitive data entry, edit, query and browse features. The
following information can be entered for each stamp: country, catalog number,

category (type), issue year, description, grade, purchase date, cost, market
value and comments. Information is sorted and indexed on most fields.
Reports display records and collection statistics on screen on in printed hard
copy. Create one or more database files containing an unlimited number of
stamp records.

The file format was changed in this new version. This means Version 1.5
cannot properly read Version 1.0 files. The file format change was due to
program enhancements requested by registered users. We created an import
utility for you to convert your 1.0 files to the 1.5 format. The import
utility is available to registered users.

This is NOT free software. This is NOT public domain software. StampBase for
Windows is a shareware software product. You are expected to pay a $24.95
registration fee plus shipping and to the author if you find it useful.
Registered users receive the latest version of the program, a printed User's
Guide, free technical support and notification of program updates and
upgrades. A registration form is included in the program.

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FILES AVAILABLE AFTER UNPACKING PACKAGE
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README Basic information about program in ASCII text format.
STAMPWIN.DOC User's Guide in ASCII text format.
STAMPWIN.EXE StampBase for Windows program.
SETUP.EXE Creates an application group for program.
VBRUN100.DLL Visual Basic run time file required to use StampBase.
CMDIALOG.VBX Visual Basic run time file.
COMMDLG.DLL Windows run time file.
GRID.VBX Visual Basic run time file.
ISAM.DLL Isam data manager run time file.
ISAMUDT.DLL Isam data manager run time file.
BURMNGR.EXE Isam data manager run time file.
ISAM.INI Isam data manager run time file.
SAMPLE.DAT Sample data.
SAMPLE.IDX Sample database index file.

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INSTALLATION AND UNPACKING PROGRAM
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Installing StampBase - Files not Compressed

Copy the StampBase files to your hard drive before attempting to run the
program. Windows' File Manager will help you create a directory and copy the
program files from the disk to the new directory on the hard drive. File
Manager is usually in the first position in the Main Group window of Program
Manager. If you use a Windows desktop manager such as Norton DesktopTM,
follow the desktop manager's instructions for creating a directory and copying
files.

Mouse * Double-click the File Manager program icon.

Keyboard * Press the left or right arrow key to move the highlight to
the File Manager program icon and press ENTER.

Create a New Directory:

Mouse 1. Point to File on the menu bar and click.

2. Point to the Create Directory menu item and click. The
Create Directory dialog box will appear.

3. Type the new directory name including the drive, if
different then the current one. Example: c:\STAMPWIN

4. Point to the OK button and click to create a directory.

Keyboard 1. Press ALT, F to open the File menu.

2. Press E to select Create Directory. The Create Directory
dialog box will appear.

3. Type the new directory name including the drive, if
different then the current one. Example: c:\STAMPWIN

4. Press ENTER to create a directory.


Copy StampBase Files to New Directory:

Make sure the source and destination disk drive icons are visible.

Mouse 1. Point to the disk drive icon (A or B) containing the
StampBase program files and click.

2. Highlight the StampBase files in the list on the right side
of screen and click.

3. Point to File on the menu bar and click.

4. Point to the Copy menu item and click. The Copy dialog box
will appear.

5. Type the destination disk drive and directory. Example:
C:\STAMPWIN

6. Point to the OK button and click.

Keyboard 1. Press CTRL and letter of disk drive containing the StampBase
files.

2. Press TAB to move cursor to the file list.

3. Press the Down direction key to highlight the StampBase
files.

4. Press F8. The Copy dialog box will appear.

5. Type the destination disk drive and directory. Example:
C:\stampwin

6. Press ENTER to begin copying files.


Installing StampBase - Files Compressed

Copy STAMPB.EXE to your hard drive before attempting to unpack the program.

Windows' File Manager will help you create a directory and copy the archive
file from the disk to the new directory on the hard drive. File Manager is
usually in the first position in the Main Group window of Program Manager. If
you use a Windows desktop manager such as Norton DesktopTM, follow the desktop
manager's instructions for creating a directory and copying files.

Mouse * Double-click the File Manager program icon.

Keyboard * Press the left or right arrow key to move the highlight to
the File Manager program icon and press ENTER.

Mouse 1. Point to the drive icon where STAMPB.EXE is located and
click.

2. Point to the directory where STAMPB.EXE is located and
click.

3. Point to STAMPB.EXE and double-click. The program will exit
Windows to unpack the files in DOS. The StampBase files
will now be unpacked in the new directory. The program will
return to File Manager when unpacking is done.

Keyboard 1. Press TAB to move cursor to a drive icon. Use the direction
key(s) to highlight the drive containing STAMPB.EXE and
press ENTER.

2. Press TAB to move cursor to directory list. Use the
direction key(s) to highlight the directory containing
STAMPB.EXE and press ENTER.

3. Press TAB to move cursor to the file list. Use the
direction key(s) to highlight STAMPB.EXE and press ENTER.
The program will exit Windows to unpack the files in DOS.
StampBase will now be unpacked in the new directory. The
program will return to File Manager when unpacking is done.


Setup an Application Group

Creating an application group for StampBase makes the program easier to run.
See your Windows user guide for information on application groups.

Mouse 1. Point to SETUP.EXE located in the STAMPWIN directory and
double-click. The StampBase Setup window will appear. The
default path c:\stampwin\stampwin.exe" will appear in the
window.

2. Point to the Setup button and click if the default path is
correct. Setup will begin creating an application group.

Point to the default path text box and click if the path is
not correct. Point to the Setup button and click after
changing the path.

A Setup dialog box will appear when setup is done.

3. Point to the OK button and click. The dialog box will
disappear.

4. Point to the Exit button and click. The setup window will
disappear. See instructions for exiting File Manager.

Repeat the setup procedure with correct path if the
StampBase icon is missing from the group window.

Keyboard 1. Press the direction arrow key(s) to highlight SETUP.EXE
located in the STAMPWIN directory and press ENTER. The
StampBase Setup window will appear. The default path
"c:\stampwin\stampwin.exe" will appear in the window.

2. Press ENTER if the default path is correct. Setup will
begin creating an application group.

Press TAB to move the cursor to the default path text box if
the default is incorrect. Press TAB to move to the Setup
button and press ENTER after changing the default path.

A Setup dialog box will appear when setup is done.

3. Press ENTER. The dialog box will disappear.

4. Press TAB to highlight the Exit button and press ENTER. See
instruction for exiting File Manager.

StampBase will now appear in the StampBase group window with its own program
icon.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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We have attempted to design StampBase to be easy to use. Still, we will be
happy to help if you encounter a problem. Contact us by one of the
following methods:

Telephone (608) 273-2739

Probably the best way to solve a problem. It is easier to provide assistance
when we can speak with you directly. Call us during the following times:

Monday - Friday 7 - 9 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM

All times are Central Standard Time.

Please try to be in front of your computer with the program operating.
Software problems are difficult to diagnose if you are not at the computer.

CompuServe
Contact Person: Mark Hetzel
ID number 71371,731

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Send correspondence to: Changing Seasons Software, 4466 Sentinel Pass,
Madison, WI 53711-4725

Any comments or suggestions you have about StampBase for Windows would be
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