README.1ST

      If you haven't printed this file ... its a good idea !!!
      turn printer on
	  at DOS prompt type
	  COPY README.1ST PRN  [ENTER] 




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                       RESTAURANT COST CONTROL v. 4.2
                           Last Updated August 1993
                             First Step Software
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     System Requirements:
     ====================
     Restaurant Cost Control requires 300K of free memory, DOS version 
     3.2 or later and 1.5mg of disk space.

     Install instructions:
     =====================
       Move to your floppy drive or CD drive 
          type A: or B: or F:  <ENTER>
       at your A:> or B:> prompt
          type   INSTALL C:  <ENTER> 
     Follow instructions on the screen.
             
     If INSTALL program did not work.
     Restaurant Cost Control should reside in a directory called "INV".  
     ... follow the instructions below: 
     at DOS prompt	type
         RETURN TO HARD DRIVE type C:  [ENTER]
     	 CD\   [ENTER]
     	 MD INV  [ENTER]
     	 MD INV\SAMPLES  [ENTER]
         CD\INV  [ENTER]
         COPY B:\*.* 	   (B: floppy or cd drive) 
            you should see listing of files being copied
		 COPY HELP.DB? C:\INV\SAMPLES   [ENTER]
		 COPY MASTER.DBF C:\INV\SAMPLES   [ENTER]
		 COPY *.TBF C:\INV\SAMPLES   [ENTER]
		 COPY *.DOC C:\INV\SAMPLES   [ENTER]
		 CD\INV\SAMPLES  [ENTER]
		 RENAME *.TBF *.DBF   [ENTER]
		 CD\INV		[ENTER]
     



	 Special Considerations
	 ======================
	  1. To start program  type   INV   <ENTER> at C:\INV> prompt.
	  2. The initial load of the program will index all the data files.
	  3. Printing of the manual can be done by selecting "User Help" 
	     from the main menu and then selecting "Print Info".
	  4. For evaluation purposes we have provided Sample Inventory data so
	     the operator can see how the screens appear and how reports
	     are handled. We suggest that you spend some time working with the 
	     sample data and familiarizing yourself with the manual. Learn all 
	     the basic functions prior to starting to add your own data.
      5. If you decide to use Inventory & Cost Control and register the 
	     software we can be of additional help to you. 
	      a. We can review your categories and advise you on the proper
	         Setup procedures.
	      b. We can review your Expense Item file and advise you on the 
	         its proper Setup procedures.
	      c. For a nominal fee we can transfer existing data to the 
	         software files.
	                 
	      
         
      Shareware EVALUATION version                      $6.00
        (Fully functional program, sample recipe and product data,
        User Manual on disk and can be printed) .  

      Registered version                                $95.00
        Latest updated version, includes pop up calculator and 
        other enhancments. Printed User Manual and unlimited
        phone support.  

     Plus Shipping and handling.
     
     If you can't get this bugger working "NO WAY --- NO HOW" give me
     a call and I'll try to help you with any problems. 
        
        Larry Larsen
        Owner/Author            208-376-4411