@BACKGROUND ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Background Selection ÀÄÄ The background selection is used to define the background the Collector uses. Five selections are provided. To make a choice pick any number from one(1) to five(5). Once the desired type has been chosen press the or key. Upon the next starting of the Collector the background will be displayed. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BACKUPDRIVE/DIRECTORY ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Backup Drive/Directory ÀÄÄ This is the drive and directory of the backup data location. It is best that a separate drive\directory be used. The file extension '.BAK' will be used as the backup file extension. EXAMPLE: C:\BACKUP Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BDATE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Date of Last Update ÀÄÄ If you subscribe to the Collector's update service the date of the last records update will be entered. If you decide manually to update a record, enter the date you updated the records present value. The format for the entry is MM/DD/YY. EXAMPLE: 12/20/91 /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BEEPSBELLSMENU ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Beeps and Bells Menu ÀÄÄ This option allows various beeps to come from the computer when using the program. This helps you greatly when using the Collector. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BEEPONCOMPLETE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Beep on Complete ÀÄÄ When the response is 'Y'es the program will beep when a major action is completed. Enter either a or . /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BEEPONERRORS ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Beep on Errors ÀÄÄ When the response is 'Y'es the program will beep when a keyboard entry error occurs. Enter either a or . /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BEEPONKEYPRESS ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Beep on Key Press ÀÄÄ When the answer is 'Y'es the program will beep when a key is pressed on the keyboard. Enter either a or . /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BLANKLINE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Blank Line ÀÄÄ Enter or . /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @BPRICE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Update Present Value ÀÄÄ If you subscribe to the update service the book value of the record will be entered. If you do not subscribe to the service or the record is not contained in the update then enter the present value of the record based on the records near mint condition. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDCONDITION ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Condition ÀÄÄ This is the condition of the card. The characteristics that identify a card's condition are defined below. It is possible that a brand new card straight out of a wax pack will not be a mint condition card. MINT - This is a card with no defects. A mint card is characterized by 4 sharp corners, even borders, even gloss across the entire card surface, and does not contain any printer's marks. A card in mint condition is valued at approximately 30% higher than the same card in near mint condition. NEAR MINT - A near mint card has very minor rounding of the edges, some loss of the cards gloss, and slight off-center borders. EXCELLENT - An excellent card could have possibly two or three of the following defects: rounding of the edges, some loss of the cards gloss, slight off-center borders, or a little off-whiteness of the borders. An excellent card is valued at 60% to 70% of a near mint cards price. VERY GOOD - A very good card is basically a card that has been handled but is not abused. In addition the following criteria identify a card in very good condition: minor rounding of the corners, scuffing on two or three corners, borders may be uneven, or light crease(s). A card in very good condition is worth about 35% of the same card in near mint condition. GOOD - This is a well handled card. A good card has rounding of the corners, scuffing on the card face, borders are uneven and browning, and some notching on the sides. A card rated in good condition is valued at about 25% of the cards near mint price. FAIR - A fair card has round and layering corners, besides brown or dirty borders. The card also will have medium to heavy creases and possible a cloudy focus on the card's picture. A fair card is valued at approximately 10% of the cards near mint price. POOR - A poor card is an abused card. This is a card with little or no value. The card possible has a corner ripped off, torn, or cut. A poor card is valued at about 5% of the cards near mint price. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDCHOICE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Choice ÀÄÄ ADD - Select this entry if you want to enter a record in the database. EDIT - Selecting edit will allow you to edit or change data in a record presently in the database. DELETE - Delete will erase a record from the database. LIST - Provides a quick view list of upto 100 cards in your database. The list provides the card number, name, and quantity. MISSING - Produces a printed list of missing cards listed sequentially. NEW DATABASE - Selects a new collection database. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDMAKER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Maker ÀÄÄ Select the card manufacturer. Use the up and down arrow key to move the highlighted bar up or down. Once the selected maker is highlighted press the key. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDMAKER1 ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Maker ÀÄÄ Select the card manufacturer to delete. Use the up and down arrow key keys to move the highlighted bar up or down. Once the selected maker is highlighted press the key. If you need to add a maker press the key and you will be asked if you need to enter a new maker or exit. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDNAME ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Name ÀÄÄ This field is for the name of the player or the title of the card. If the record is a wax pack, box, set, or case you may enter any of those entries. The length is limited to 40 characters. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDNUMBER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Number ÀÄÄ The card number field has 4 spaces for entry, the first three spaces are designed to enter the card's physical number. The last space is for an identifier, described below. If the record is an individual card enter the card number. The below numbers must be used if subscribing to the Collector's update service: 999 - Common cards. A common card is one of no premium value. This is based on subject matter, scarcity, demand or an anomaly. 990 - Wax packs. A wax pack is the typical term applied to cards purchased in either a wax or mylar wrapping. 980 - Wax box. A wax box generally contains 36 wax packs. 970 - Complete set. One each of an entire set of cards produced by a manufacturer for an entire year. A factory complete set may have additional cards not issued in the wax packs. The identified or 4th spaces may be used to enter any special codes. Sample codes are describe below: E - Error card. H - Hall of fame card. M - Most valuable player card. R - Rookie card. T - Traded card. U - Update card. EXAMPLE: 233R or 999 or 213 or 23 T /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDQUANTITY ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Quantity ÀÄÄ This is the number of like items in the record. If you have 6 wax packs then an entry of 6 is the correct entry. Consider if you have 4 individual cards an two are in mint condition and two are in excellent condition consider making two entries to track the two card conditions. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDTYPE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Type ÀÄÄ Select the card type. Use the up and down arrow key to move the highlighted bar up or down. Once the selected type is highlighted press the key. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDTYPE1 ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Type ÀÄÄ Select the card type to delete. Use the up and down arrow key keys to move the highlighted bar up or down. Once the selected type is highlighted press the key. If you need to add a new type press the key and you will be asked if you desire to enter a new type or exit. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CARDYEAR ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Card Year ÀÄÄ This entry is the year the record was manufactured. Generally all cards, wax packs, or wax boxes will have the year clearly printed. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @COLORSMENU ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Colors Menu ÀÄÄ This menu allows for changing the colors of the screen. The below color options may be selected: HIGHLIGHTED LETTER - The foreground and background colors of the highlighted letter on all menus. HELP - The main foreground and background colors of the help window. HELP HIGHLIGHT - The highlighted foreground color of the help window. MAIN COLORS - The main foreground and background colors. MAIN HIGHLIGHT - The highlighted main foreground color. STATUS LINE - The foreground and background colors of the status line at the bottom of the screen. WINDOWS - The main foreground and background colors of the windows. WINDOWS HIGHLIGHT - The highlighted foreground color of the windows. WINDOWS INVALID - If a selection is invalid the color will be determined by this selection. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @COMMENT ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Comment ÀÄÄ This 40 character field can contain any information you desire. A possible use may be further to explain any information entered previously. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @CONFIGURECHOICE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Configure Choice ÀÄÄ This menu is designed to select the various options used when using the Collector. The various options are: BEEPS/BELLS - Selects various sounds emitted from the computer. COLORS - Selects screen colors most pleasing for you. DATA DRIVE/DIRECTORY - Sets the various drives and directories for data, exporting, updates, backups and restoration. INVESTED or WORTH - If you desire to have the estimated worth of your collection placed on the status line ensure the 'W' is highlighted. If you desire to have the amount you have invested ensure the 'I' is highlighted. MAKER OF CARDS - Enters or deletes card manufacturers of your choosing. OTHER OPTIONS - Sets the screen background and input line filler space. VALUE DEFAULT - Assigns a default value when adding a record. TYPES OF CARDS - Enters or deletes type of cards. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @DATADRIVEMENU ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Data Drive Menu ÀÄÄ The data drive menu allows selection of the drives and directories that hold certain files. BACKUP - The destination of backup (.BAK) files. DATA - The drive\directory containing all data (.DBF) files. EXPORT - The destination of ASCII formatted (.TXT) files. UPDATE - The source drive/directory containing the update file. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @DATADRIVE/DIRECTORY ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Data Drive/Directory ÀÄÄ This is the drive\directory of the area that contains all data (DBF) files for the program. EXAMPLE: C:\PROGRAM Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @DEFAULTCONDITION ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Default Condition ÀÄÄ The default selection sets up the default values for defining estimated values. The default values are considered to be the standards for cards. Unless to have a specific reason for making a change they should be left alone. The default values are defined alone; Condition Value Mint 130% Near Mint 100% Excellent > $100 60% Excellent < $100 70% Very Good 35% Good 25% Fair 10% Poor 5% /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @DEFAULTVALUE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Default Value ÀÄÄ Enter the default value of the record when entering them as a new record. An example may be if you buy individual cards at a price of .05 then a good default value would be .05. When it comes time to make a new entry you can always change this figure. It sure saves a lot of time when entering multiple records during on session. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @EXPORTDRIVE/DIRECTORY ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Export Drive/Directory ÀÄÄ This is the drive and directory of the location that will contain the destination drive\directory containing ASCII text files of the various data (DBF) files. EXAMPLE: A: Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @FILLER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Line Filler ÀÄÄ The filler selection is used to define the input line blank space. Five selections are provided. To make a choice pick any number from one(1) to five(5). Once the desired type has been chosen press the or key. Upon the next starting of the Collector the new filler choice will be activated. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @HEADER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Header ÀÄÄ The header option places information of your choosing at the top of the report. Three lines are provided. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @MAINCHOICE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Main Choice ÀÄÄ This is the main configure menu. From this menu sub-menus are available to select other options. The entries are available: CARDS - Add, edit, or delete records in your collection. MANAGE FILES - Backup, export, purge, restore, sort, or update records in your collection. REPORTS - Create, delete, or print reports with information contained in your records. STATISTICS - Compute and display statistics on either all records or selected records in your collection. WANTLIST - Add, delete, print, or transfer cards place in your wantlist data file. CONFIGURE - Set program operating options QUIT - Exit the program. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @MAKER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Maker ÀÄÄ Enter a new card maker. The field length is 15 characters. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @NEWDATABASE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ New database ÀÄÄ Enter the name of the new database. The name must be less than eight(8) characters. When a new name has been selected press . /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @NEWDATABASESCROLL ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ New database ÀÄÄ This window provides a listing of all valid Collector card databases. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move the highlighted selector bar up and down. Once the lighted bar is on the correct database press the key to use this database. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @MISSING ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Highest Missing Number ÀÄÄ Enter the highest number of the record you wish to search for in completing a missing card list. An example is if you enter 200 then all missing cards between 0 and 200 would be printed. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @PAGENUMBER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Page Number ÀÄÄ Enter 'Y' to have page numbers printed on the report. Valid entries are or . /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @PDATE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Purchase Date ÀÄÄ Enter the date in which you purchased the item contained in this record. The format is MM/DD/YY. EXAMPLE: 12/12/90 /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @PPRICE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Purchase Price ÀÄÄ Enter the price that you paid for the item contained in this record. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @PURGECHOICE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Purge Choice ÀÄÄ This menu allows cleanup, data safety, and update functions of the Collector The following action can be completed: BACKUP - Copies your data files to a selected backup location. The backup files will contain the .BAK file extension. DUPLICATES - This option will remove all duplicate records from the Collector database. The fields that will be checked to ensure the records are indeed duplicates are; NUMBER, NAME, YEAR, MAKER, and CONDITION. EXPORT - Create an ASCII file of all records in any of the following database files: data, maker, type, and wantlist. The created files will have the .TXT file extension. The file will be placed in the Collector's export directory. PURGE - The purge function will compress the database files by eliminating the space occupied by deleted records. Use this to reduce disk space. RESTORE - This will replace the current file with the backup file of the same name. SORT - Place all records in your database in ascending number sequence. The number is the card number as entered by you. UPDATE - Updates the current value of records in your collection if subscribing to the Collector's update service. The data/directory locations are set in the configure portion of the Collector. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @QUITMENU ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Quit Menu ÀÄÄ This menu option allows you to save changes, not save changes or return to the main menu. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @REPORT ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Report ÀÄÄ Enter the name of the report to be saved. The length of the report is limited to eight characters. Valid characters are A-Z, and 0-9. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @REPORTS ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Reports ÀÄÄ This menu allows you to create a report, delete a report or print a report. Select the highlited letter. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @RPTFILE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Report File ÀÄÄ Enter the name of the text file you wish to create. The name can be upto eight characters long. The file will be placed in the export directory that is designated in the configure portion of the Collector. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @SETUPSELECT ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Setup Select ÀÄÄ This menu allows for complete generation of reports used by the program. The following areas are available: HEADER - Places user selected information at the top of each report. Three lines are available. PAGE NUMBER - Print page numbers on the created report. TOP MARGIN - Selects the number of lines to allow for a top margin. BLANK LINE - Prints a blank line between records. FIELDS - Displays a window allow selection of fields that can be printed. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @SLCTOTHER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Other Options ÀÄÄ This menu allows you to chose the screen background and the input line blank space. To make a selection press either the or the key. If you desire to quit press the key and you will be returned to the main configuration menu. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @SPACES ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Spaces ÀÄÄ Enter the number of spaces to insert between fields of a report. Valid entries are 0-9 spaces. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @STATS ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Statistics ÀÄÄ Computes or displays statistical data on records in your collection. Selections are: COMPUTE - Computes statistical information on all records in your collection. INDIVIDUAL - Computes statistical information on selected records in your collection based on your preferences. VIEW - Displays the information computed in either of the two above selections. The option will display the last selection option and print the information to the screen, disk file, or the printer. The disk file is called STAT.TXT and is placed in the export directory. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @STATISTICS ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Statistics ÀÄÄ This report reflects the statistical information based on the criteria that you selected. Based on values you entered and potential values established on card condition this information is provided. Listed on the far left of each of the sets of figures is a bar graph that portrays graphical your investment. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @TOPMARGIN ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Top Margin ÀÄÄ Enter the number of blank lines to print at the top of the report. Valid entries are 0-9 blank lines. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @TEMPMAKER ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Maker ÀÄÄ Enter the record maker you desire to search to complete a missing card list. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @TEMPTYPE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Type ÀÄÄ Enter the record type you desire to search to complete a missing card list. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @TEMPYEAR ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Year ÀÄÄ Enter the record year you desire to search to complete a missing card list. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @TYPE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Type ÀÄÄ Enter a new card type. A card type may be anything of your choosing such as; Baseball, Comics, or anything. The length of the field is 15 characters. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @UPDATEDRIVE/DIRECTORY ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Update Drive/Directory ÀÄÄ This is the drive\directory of the area that contains the update file(s). Update files are available monthly, at a nominal fee, and will automatically update the estimated value of records in your collection. Updates are available for Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Hockey. EXAMPLE: A: Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @WANTLISTCHOICE ÚÄÄ ÄÄ´ Want List Menu ÀÄÄ The wantlist is a required feature for collectors in remembering wanted cards. The Wantlist area will place cards, wax packs, or wax boxes or other items wanted by the Collector. The below options are available: ADD - Add a record to your wantlist. TRANSFER/DELETE - Move the wantlist record to the main database. This is useful to reduce type requirements. You may also delete the wantlist record. PRINT - Print all records contained in the wantlist database. Use this to gather a single list of wanted items prior to going to the next trip to a card shop or card show. /////////////////////// END OF HELP \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\