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CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

INTRODUCTION
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMMES
MASTER CONTROL SYSTEMS
MODULAR SYSTEMS
PRICING FORMAT
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PRICING
SYSTEM 4 Versions
OPTIONS

INTRODUCTION.

Since the company was first registered in February, 1981 (some of the ancestors of the programmes actually date back to 1977) the range of software has been expanded and upgraded and the process continues. ArComPro has a policy of continual and ongoing upgrades with minor changes in software being supplied free during the first 12 months after purchase.

In a like manner, the company also welcomes feed back from the end user as ArComPro firmly believes that the only sure way to meet the needs of the buying public is to fulfil their requirements as much as is physically possible.

The present policy of ArComPro aims at providing quality software for the mid-range market where the standard is important but the cash flow (such as in most community groups) is extremely limited.

With the release of SYSTEM 5 many of the programmes have become inter-active with the transfer of a degree of data (particularly financial) between one programme and another. This allows the operator to reduce the amount of time spent keying in duplicate data. However, in this area, many programmes default to the non-transfer mode and this facility actually requires that the operator turn the facility on.

Another key feature of SYSTEM 5 is the commonality of operations. A great deal of time spent in this upgrade has been to ensure a very high level of similarity of operations between programmes so that the operator, once they have learnt the operations of one programme, knows the fundamental operations of all programmes. This applies particularly to the operations of function keys.

With the operational keys (such as Function Keys, Page Down, Page Up, etc.), those keys actually in operation at any given time are actually displayed on the screen. Keys not displayed are not active in that particular section of the programme.

All available options from using the operational keys are displayed on the screen, reducing the necessity to be constantly referring to manuals or having to remember complex actions.

Whilst not available in all modules, the following facilities are generally available (where applicable) to the overall system:

• REVIEW
• SORT
• SEARCH
• PRINT
• COUNT
• DOS SHELL
• DIRECTORY ACCESS
• PRINTER SETUP
• DISK ACCESS CHANGE
• MULTIPLE SCREEN DATA
• and many more facilities.

Where applicable, DATA CONVERSION facilities are available when the data format of SYSTEM 4 is different to that of earlier versions. This facility is either contained within the programme or as a free service from ArComPro.

Screen Operation colour coding is also applicable to all programmes so that (for operators with colour screens) the screen appears in a different colour for the following attributes: MAIN DATA INPUT, PRINTING, SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (such as search and review) and SYSTEM OPERANDS (Shell, Directory, Printer Setup and Internal Data Control).

Finally, ArComPro offers a full 12 month free support to all REGISTERED USERS of their software. Help is as close as the telephone.

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• System requirements are for a Pentium/586 based computer or higher.

• For all programmes the computer will need to have a minimum of one 1.44Mb Floppy Disk Drive and a hard disk drive with at least 4Mb free space. 16Mb minimum memory is also required.

• Systems require MS-DOS 6.0++ or later to operate.

• All units will require SVGA Monitor as minimum.

• Printers are required for most modules to operate completely. A special line count system removes the necessity for special printer drivers. Page lengths are set by the user.

System 4, dos based software only.

• System requirements are for a 386 based computer or higher.

• For all programmes (except AMS5036 METRIC CONVERTER and AMS5069 STATISTICIAN as individual programmes) the computer will need to have a minimum of two 360K Floppy Disk Drives OR 1 Floppy Disk Drive and a hard disk drive. 4Mb minimum memory is also required.

• Systems require MS-DOS 5.0++ or later to operate.

• All units will require VGA Monitor as minimum.

• Printers are required for most modules to operate completely. A special line count system removes the necessity for special printer drivers. Page lengths are set by the user.

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These versions operate in exactly the same way as the real programme but have very limited data save and no print facilities.

Some of the programmes may also contain a password required for the operation of certain restricted section. The information regarding this aspect is contained in the documentation accompanying the Demonstration Disk.

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They are as follows:

• DRIVER/DIRECTORY MODULE: This module simply contains the introduction and relevant material for the operation of the modules. Programme access is only available through the driver system. Each operational module returns the operator to the directory. The directory contains the names of all modules available at the time of marketing. If attempts are made to access non-existing modules, the operator will be advised.

  In the case of "stand-alone" programmes, this will consist only of the driver module and not the directory segment.
  PRICE: $59.00

• PERSONALISED SYSTEMS: In such cases, the company, association or personal name is embedded into the programme. This has the advantage that it prevents staff pirating your copy of the software. In such systems, the embedded name appears on all screens and printed material. Personalisation is available for both individual programmes and complete systems.
  PRICE: $80.00

• PASSWORD PROTECTED SYSTEMS: Where the purchase of a system includes a PASSWORD CONTROLLER, a special password system is included in the DRIVER MODULE which limits the operation of the system to only those with the appropriate authority. The password allows up to 10 characters in both upper and lower case, thus allowing a very large combination of characters for passwords. Password Protection is available for both individual programmes and complete systems.
  PRICE: $80.00

• DIARY: A diary system is included with the purchase of all modular systems. When the system is accessed, it will automatically list coming events as entered into the diary. DIARY is accessed from the MAIN DIRECTORY. It can also be placed in the opening batch file (AUTOEXEC.BAT) for direct access.
  PRICE: $20.00

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  MODULAR SYSTEMS.

  ArComPro has designed its programmes around a system that allows them to be used in two ways:

  STAND-ALONE: Where the operator has a single programme to do a single purpose.

  MODULAR: A series of programmes are linked together for convenience of operation.

  To do this, each programme is designed in two parts - the PROGRAMME and the DRIVER. For a programme to work, it must be initiated by a driver module, which contains a range of operational data.

  This system also allows for the introduction of personalised and password controlled operations.

  MODULAR SYSTEMS.

  When an operator requires a number of programmes from the MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, it becomes a viable proposition to operate these from a common driver.

  ArComPro designed the common driver to contain a directory to which any of the 80 modules currently available may be driven.

  Once this common driver has been purchased, additional modules can be added at any time, simply by quoting the original PURCHASE SERIAL NUMBER.

  The installation of the additional module will automatically update the DRIVER MODULE to accept the new module in your system.

  DRIVER/DIRECTORY MODULE.

  This is the essential part of the modular system. This programme contains all the data that allows the operator to access the various modules purchased by the operators.

  The driver module of SYSTEM 4 contains a master directory which allows access to 4 screens of module names; access to DIARY; and access to a range of SYSTEMS OPERANDS contained within the overall system, allowing a variety of things such as altering default values (such as ACN data) and reading directories.

  These SYSTEMS OPERANDS facilities are available in most modules.

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  PRICING FORMAT.

  All programmes contained in this Internet site have three prices:
  1. the first one is the price of the programme as a STAND ALONE entity where nothing else is required;

  2. the second is the MODULE price, where the purchaser already has a Registered modular system system and wishes to add an additional module;

  3. the final price is for EDUCATIONAL Institutions. These are the same as the programme price. See EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PRICES for details pertaining to this category.

  See the MODULAR SYSTEMS section for details.

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  EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PRICES.

  The complete range of ArComPro Computer Software is available for registered Educational Institutions.

  Special prices for each programme are available and the price is the same for both stand-alone and modules. In the case of institutions purchasing modular systems, the DRIVER/DIRECTORY Module required to drive all modules is provided with the initial order at no extra charge.

  CONDITIONS.

  A number of conditions must be met for an Educational Institution to qualify for the special price.

  • The institution must be a registered educational institution. Non-government organisations may be requested to provide proof of their educational status.

  • The software may only be used by the institution and not be provided to individual students.

  • The name of the institution will be embedded into the programme so that all screen displays and printouts will carry the institution's name.

  • Orders for the software must be on an official order form.

  • A single copy only need be purchased by the institution. The licensing agreement to Educational Institutions allows for the purchased copy to be placed on as many units owned by the institution as may be required, without purchasing further units. The institution is asked to advise ArComPro of the number of computer units being used with each programme. Only one manual is provided with the original order, but the institution may purchase extra manuals, by arrangement, direct from ArComPro. This will enable teaching requirements for the particular programme to be met.

  • Upgrades of all programmes will be available at special prices. As with all purchasers, the individual institutions will be advised when updates are available.

  This policy must be strictly adhered to. Failure to comply with such will render the educational status of the software invalid and the operator will then be required to pay the Retail Price for each copy of the software in use.

  EDUCATION PRICES: These are the same as the single unit prices but allow the institution to place the programme on all units contained on the campus. Additional manuals may be purchased, if they are required.

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  SYSTEM 4

  Versions under System 4 will remain available for those people who are operating machines of less than 486 standard.

  Prices for these are the same as for System 5. When ordering please specify that you require system 4 version by changing the Code number form AMS5xxxx to AMS4xxxx.

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  ALL "OFF-THE SHELF" PROGRAMMES ARE CURRENTLY DOS BASED ONLY
  
  ALL PROGRAMMES FOR IBM* or COMPATIBLE COMPUTERS.
  (*IBM is a registered Trade Name)
  
  SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION