                        DKCARMLS
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For a number of years I have been keeping track of expenses paid
out on running my car. Firstly I kept paper notes, then I started
using a speadsheet. I then decided to write a specific program to
do the task.

DKCARMLS is user supported (SHAREWARE) software and is not free.
Users may evaluate DKCARMLS for a maximum of 30 days, after which
a registration fee must be paid or DKCARMLS should be deleted from
your system.  You are free to give out copies of the shareware
version of DKCARMLS and are encouraged to do so.

The cost to register DKCARMLS is only 10.00, which is not a large
amount to pay and a registered copy will not display the 'About' screen
(with timer). Please send your payment and Name & Address to me at the
following address :-

          Derrick King
          21 Spring Avenue
          Long Lee
          Keighley
          West Yorkshire
          BD21 4UF

The registration fee is to cover expenses and is not intended to make me
a fortune (some hope - grin).

If you have any request for upgrades or any thoughts in improving the
program please let me know and I will see what I can do.


1.   Installation
     ============

	 It is assumed that you are familiar with Windows and DOS.

     The file DKCMINST.EXE is a self extracting program, it contains the
	 program DKLAUNCH and a number of other files. Create a directory and
	 place the downloaded file in the directory. When executed will
	 unpack various files. Once the extraction is completed, set up an
	 Icon in the normal way (See your Windows Manuals for details).

	 The zip file contains the following files :-

		DKCALMLS.EXE	The executable program
		DKCARMLS.TXT	This text file
		THREED.VBX		An external library file
		GRID.VBX		An external library file

	 Place the .VBX in your WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory, normally it will
	 be C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM, and place the remaining files in a newly
	 created directory eg C:\DKCARMLS. You may already have the
	 .VBX/.DLL, in which case the you do not require the ones supplied
	 (you can place all the files in the one directory if you wish).

	 A runtime library file is required called VBRUN300.DLL, this file is
	 available on the Internet or most BBS Systems and should be placed
	 in the main windows directory. 

	 Create an icon, with DKCARMLS.EXE as the executable file.


2.   Using DKCARMLS

2.1. Configuration

     There is very little to configure in DKCARMLS, simply enter the
     Make, Model and Registration. This information will be displayed
     if the title bars and printed on the top of the report.

2.2. Using DKLaunch.

	 The main screen is split into four areas :-

		Fuel/Milage Consumption
		Running Costs
		Fixed Costs
		Function Buttons

     Fuel/Milage Consumption

		This grid will be used to contain details of fuel usage. Enter
		the Milage Reading, the Quantity of fuel bought (in litres) and
		the Cost.

	 Running Costs
		This grid will be used to contain the general running costs.
		These are re-occuring costs, such as Insurance, Road Tax etc.
		Enter the Date of Purchase, a Description abd the Cost.


     Fixed Costs
		This grid will be used to contain the fixed costs. These are
		the one off costs, such as Purchase of the Car etc. Enter the
		Date of Purchase, a Description abd the Cost. 

     The three input areas Fuel/Milage Consumption, Running Costs &
	 Fixed Costs all operate in the same manner.

		To Add an entry click on the Add buttion and enter the details
		required and click on the OK button. The input box will remain
		untill the cancel button is selected, this allows several
		entries to be entered quickly.

		To Insert an entry in a particular position, single click on
		the where you wish the new entry to be inserted, then click on
		the insert button. Enter the details and click OK
 
		To Delete an entry, double click on the entry to be deleted.
		You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Click the OK
		button and the entry will be deleted, all other entries below
		will be moved up.

	Function Buttons

		Stats
			Clicking this button will display a grid of Fuel to Milage
			details in both Litres and Gallons. The lower portion of
			the screen will details costs and cost per mile. Ther are
			two buttons in the lower left of the screen, the Print
			button will print the details and the Return button will
			return you to the Main Screen 

		New
			This button will clear all entries and allow you to start
			a 'new database'.

		Config
			This button will allow you to set up the following
			information :-

					Make
					Model
					Registration

			This information will be displayed if the title bars and
			printed on the top of the report.

		Load
			This button will allow you to load a previously saved data
			file. 

		Save
			This button allows you to save the curreny data file.

		Exit
			This button will allow you to exit the application.

2.3.	General

		The data base that the applicatiomn uses, is a simple text
		file. I didn't see the point of adding something like an
		Access DataBase for this type of application. 

Versions
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1.00	First Release Version

