
TRAXTIME 2.3
Copyright 1995 Spud City Software Co.
All rights reserved



BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

TraxTime performs like a personal punch clock. It allows you to
record the time you spend on different projects by simply punching
in and out as you work. You can then create time reports with as
much (or as little) detail as you want.

It's simple interface is easy to learn. We suggest that you go
through the three-minute tutorial that's in the HELP file. The
HELP file can be accessed via TraxTime's pull-down menu.


MANAGER'S VERSION

A manager's version of TraxTime is also available. It looks and
performs exactly like the regular version, except that it allows
you to read data created by other TraxTime users, and develop
comprehensive reports combining everybody's time data. It also
allows you to maintain a shared project list that can be used by
anyone running TraxTime 2.0 and above.


IMPORTANT UPGRADE INFORMATION (version 1.0 users only)

If you are currently using TraxTime version 1.0, then you need to
convert your data into the new format. To do this, you need our
utility named MDB2ISAM. You can find this free utility on
CompuServe, Channel 1 BBS, and Exec-PC BBS under the name RETRAX.ZIP.

If you are a user of version 1.0 you MUST use the MDB2ISAM utility
before you install this new version of TraxTime, or your serial
number will change (making your registration code invalid).


INSTALLATION

To run TraxTime 2.2 successfully, your computer needs the following:
* Windows 3.1 or above (yes, it will work under Windows 95!)
* VBRUN300.DLL located in your Windows/System subdirectory.
  (VBRUN300.DLL can be found on almost all BBSs, or from your
  friendly local computer guru.)

To install TraxTime on your computer:
1. In the Windows Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.
2. Press the Browse button.
3. Use the drive and directory controls to move to the location of
   TraxTime's files. Highlight the SETUP.EXE file.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.


PRICE
TraxTime is distributed as shareware. That means that you are
allowed to try it at no cost for an evaluation period of 20
days. After that time, you need to pay a registration fee to
continue using it.

There are three different registration levels for TraxTime:
Registration only..........................................$19.50
Registration and latest disk...............................$24.50
Registration and latest disk containing Manager's version..$34.50

Please note that if you bought a disk containing TraxTime from
a commercial shareware distributor, your payment to that distributor
does not mean that you have registered TraxTime in any way. You only
paid for the convenience of having a non-registered, evaluation copy
of TraxTime placed on a disk and given to you.

For more registration information, and a registration form, run
TraxTime and look under the HELP menu.


WINDOWS 95 VERSION

We plan to release a version of TraxTime that takes advantage of
Windows 95's interface. It should appear by the end of February 1996.


UPDATE HISTORY

Version 1.0----Initial release

Version 1.0a--*Fixed setup problem that wouldn't uncompress the file
               TRAXTIME.DAT.

Version 1.0b--*Fixed setup problem that wouldn't uncompress the file
               SETUPKIT.DLL. This only caused problems on computers
               that didn't already have SETUPKIT.DLL installed in
               their Windows/System subdirectory.

Version 1.0c--*Fixed problem with punching out, switching projects,
               then punching in, all while minimized.
              *Slightly changed help file's Three Minute Tutorial.
              *Added error correction to 'Enter Registration
               Code' screen.
              *Fixed problem with program 'crashing' on exit if
               user had deleted data during session.
              *Fixed problems with deleting a project which
               recently had a memo added to it.
              *Replaced menu system, which was causing problems.
              *TraxTime now allows you to start it minimized
               (registered users only).

Version 1.0d--*Reports sent to the printer now break at logical
                points on the page (based on 12-point type on a
                60-line page), avoiding orphans and widows where
                possible.
              *TraxTime now coexists peacefully with the following
                screen savers: After Dark (v.2), Norton Desktop for
                Windows (v.3).
              *After you add a new project name, if you're
                already punched in to another project, TraxTime
                won't try to make the new project active.
              *The 'Delete Project' form now redraws itself
                properly after a deletion.
              *Fixed a typo in the quotes.
              *Revised the setup routine to accommodate registered
                users better.
              *Fixed a bug that would cause an 'overflow' error
                if the user tried to edit in/out times from an earlier
                date.
              *Reconfigured TraxTime's memory allocation for
                improved performance.

Version 1.5---*Switched to a different database format that is
                much smaller and faster than the old one.
              *Report dates now default to the current month.
              *Added ability to punch in and out of projects from
                TraxTime's minimized icon by using your right mouse
                button. Try it!
              *Added ability to keep your data files in a different
                subdirectory than your TraxTime program itself.
                This makes it easier to use TraxTime on a network,
                and someone using the manager's version can access
                all the employees' data files at one location.
              *Fixed a bug that occurred if you tried exiting using
                the system menu, but had a project punched IN.
                Pressing the warning message's CANCEL button caused
                you to exit.
              *Fixed a bug that would stop you from generating a
                report if your registered name was longer than
                35 characters.
              *You can now change the default reminder tune by
                putting your own WAV file (renamed as REMINDER.WAV)
                into your traxtime subdirectory.

Version 1.6---*Fixed bug that would sometimes cause your report
                to fail if you tried to include memos in it.
              *Fixed some setup problems.
              *Fixed bug that wouldn't let you properly switch
                between projects after you created a report.
              *The default for the single-date report has been
                changed to today's date.

Version 2.0---*Increased the maximum length of project names from
                15 characters to 25 characters.
              *Added ability export data in a comma-delimited format.
              *TraxTime now recovers properly if you select a future
                date from the menu choice EDIT DATA FROM AN EARLIER DATE.
              *Added an indicator on the main screen to show if the time
                totals are being rounded off.
              *Improved printout formats.
              *Fixed bug that prevented you from returning to TraxTime if
                you were exiting and had a project punched in.
              *Removed a warning that would pop up if you deleted all of
                your recorded in/out times in all of your projects.
              *Added the option of using 24-hour (military) time.
              *Added the option of viewing time totals in a decimal format.
                (ie. 3:20 can be viewed as 3.33)
              *Added more flexibility for typing in times directly into the
                yellow boxes on the main screen. TraxTime isn't as strict
                about the format.
              *TraxTime now remembers the last project used during a session
                and defaults to it the next time you start the program.
              *Added the ability to round off time totals to 6-minute
                (1/10 hour) increments.
              *Added grand totals of all selected projects in reports.
              *Expanded the main screen's running total to include daily,
                weekly and monthly totals for ALL projects.
              *Speeded up the punch button.
              *Add the ability to use a shared project list between users.
                This database can only be maintained through the use of a
                manager's version of TraxTime.
              *When creating a manager's report, linked users do not need
                to exit their copies of TraxTime.
              *Added a lot more 'quotes' to read when exiting the program.
              *The calendar in the DELETE BY DATE feature now highlights
                the dates that hold data.
              *Fixed bug that showed very large yearly totals incorrectly.
              *Speeded up the refresh of the main screen when returning from
                the EDIT DATA FROM AN EARLIER DATE screen.

Version 2.1---*Fixed bug that sometimes put the wrong project name in the
                system menu upon TraxTime's startup.
              *Fixed the inconsistent colors that occurred with certain
                Windows color schemes.
              *Fixed bug that sometimes duplicated memos from one record
                to another.
              *Fixed bug that sometimes caused the program to crash when
                selecting dates to edit on the calendar.
              *Fixed bug that would not save time changes made to earlier
                dates when exiting the edit screen with an alt+D key
                combination.
              *The report output screen is now sizeable.

Version 2.2---*Fixed a bug that prevented users from seeing their prior day's
                data if they were punched in through midnight. The data wasn't
                missing, it just couldn't be seen unless you exited and restarted
                TraxTime.
              *Fixed a typo in the export file's header.

Version 2.3---*Fixed a bug that would cause the program to lock up if it was
                minimized when midnight passed.


Spud City Software Co.
P.O. Box 16062
Boise, ID 83715

CompuServe: 76660,3524
Internet: spudcity@micron.net