Welcome to AnyOrder Professional Advanced: 
Mail Order Business Kit  
Version 8.0  
Copyright (c) 1996-2003 Ron Watters / Great Rift

This file includes helpful information about AnyOrder Professional 
Advanced.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. General Information
2. Installing the Program 
3. Installation Instructions for Current AnyOrder Users:
   Protecting Your Existing Data Files.
4. System Requirements
5. Removing the Program
6. On-line Help
7. How to Register the Program
8. Distributing the Program to Others
9. Date Format and Y2K Information 
10. Version 8.0
11. A Comparison of AnyOrder's Three Editions 
12. Standard & Advanced Download Package Differences and
    Advanced Feature Limitations on Evaluation Copies



1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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Thank you for trying AnyOrder Professional Advanced: The Mail
Order Business Kit.  This Advanced Edition includes all 
the features of AnyOrder Basic, an award winning shareware 
program, plus many new ones, greatly expanding the scope and 
functionality of the program. 

Its core features include the ability to prepare invoices and 
billing statements, generate sales reports, keep track of 
inventory, handle product returns, produce mailing lists, and monitor 
activity with consignment wholesalers and distributors.  The 
Professional Edition also includes a Contract Manager, a weight 
calculator, larger field sizes, invoice coding, enhanced payment 
and filtering functions, back order processing, deposit reporting,
export capabilities, advanced searching, search and replace, and 
many more. More information on the program and differences between 
AnyOrder's editions are described in more detail at the end of this 
document.

AnyOrder! is a shareware program. The copy that you have downloaded 
is an evaluation version. That means you're welcome to try out 
the program at no cost and make sure it will work for you.  
You're also welcome to give the program to others or to make 
it available on your web site. (For more information on shareware, 
see "How to Register the Program," below).

The set-up program with this software package is designed for 
computers running on Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP. 

For more program tidbits, special announcements, and upgrade 
information, you are cordially invited to visit the author's 
web site at http://www.ronwatters.com (follow the software 
link).  Additional contact information is included below.



2. INSTALLING THE PROGRAM 
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(Note: If you are an existing user of AnyOrder before installing 
a new version--or reinstalling your current version--be sure to 
make a back-up disk of your data files.  Both your invoice and 
royalty data files should be backed up.  For more information, 
see "Installation Instructions for Current AnyOrder Users," 
which follows this section.)

Depending on the download site, AnyOrder! comes bundled as 
either a zip file or as a self-extracting zip file.  If you 
receive a zip file (with a .zip extension), first unzip it.  A 
number of different zip utilities are available for this 
purpose.  Once the file is unzipped, RUN SetUp.exe.  This will 
start the setup program and will install the program files.

If you received the self-extracting zip file (with a .exe 
extension), RUN the file as it is.  The program files will be 
unzipped, and the setup program will start automatically.

We suggest that you do not use a program directory name with 
spaces, i.e. "C:\Program Files."  While AnyOrder can handle long 
directory names, we've come across some software and operating 
system combinations that will not allow access to AnyOrder's 
program directory.  For the best results, use the default 
program directory or a directory name of your choosing without 
spaces.



3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CURRENT ANYORDER USERS:
   HOW TO PROTECT YOUR EXISTING DATA FILES.
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If you are re-installing AnyOrder, it's important that you do 
the following:

1) BACK-UP YOUR DATA FILES in the old program before installing 
the new program.  BOTH the MAIN INVOICE and ROYALTY DATA FILES
should be backed up.  This is very important.  Do not run the 
install program until you've backed up your files.

2) Files are normally backed-up each time you exit from the 
program, and we highly recommend that you always back-up your 
files.  For an install, we suggest that you give yourself an 
added measure of security and back-up your files on a second 
disk.  (If you plan to set up a directory on your back-up disk, 
be aware that some software and operating system combinations 
have been known to create file access problems when directory 
names have spaces.  To be safe, don't use any spaces.  For 
example, use "A:\BackUp\" rather than "A:\Back Up\.")

3) If you pay royalties, you must also back-up your royalty 
files.  (Note that the royalty back-up is not necessary if you 
don't pay royalties, but you still must back-up the main 
invoice files.)
 
4) Once you are certain that your important files have been 
safely backed up, install the new version of the program (or 
re-install the old one).

5) If you have installed AnyOrder to a directory which is
different from where your old version was installed, you'll 
see the sample files that come with the program.  To replace 
the sample files with your own files, select FILE and RESTORE 
BACK-UP FILES.  Once the restore process is complete you'll have 
access to all of your own data files.


MANUALLY MAKING A BACK-UP DISK.  If, for some reason, the old 
version of the program is non-operable and you are unable to 
create a back-up disk using the normal method, you can manually 
make one.  In Windows, use "My Computer" or "Explore" and copy 
the following files from the AnyOrder program directory to a disk. 
Any type of disk can be used: floppy, Zip, etc.  This will 
become your back-up disk.  Here are the files to copy:

 - Sales.dbf
 - Sales.dbt
 - Orders.dbf
 - SetUp.dbf
 - Cust_num.dbf
 - Cust_num.dbt
 - Cat_no.dbf
 - Cat_no.dbt
 - Contact.dbf 
 - Contact.dbt 
 - ShipVia.dbf
 - Category.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use product categories)
 - ExchRate.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use currency exchange rates)
 - Profile.dbf (Not necessary if you don't import data into AnyOrder)
 - ImpList.dbf (Not necessary if you don't import data into AnyOrder)
 - Profile2.dbf (Not necessary if you don't export data out of AnyOrder)
 - RepList.dbf (Not necessary if you don't export data out of AnyOrder)
 - RoyReprt.dbf (Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)
 - RoyInfo.dbf (Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)
 - RoyState.dbf (Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)
 - RoyItems.dbf Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)

 - PLUS ALL of the following: BALxxEND.dbf, BALxxMID.dbf and 
   INVENDxx.dbf (Note that the xx in the file name means a number, 
   i.e. BAL00END.dbf, BAL01MID.dbf, INVEND01.dbf, etc.) Make sure 
   you get ALL of these files copied to your disk.

Once the above files are copied, your back-up disk will be 
complete.  With the freshly created back-up disk, you'll be ready 
to re-install the program or install the new version.



4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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HARDWARE:		
a) Pentium or Equivalent Processor
b) A minimum of 32 MB RAM. More recommended.
c) A hard disk with 12MB of available disk space
d) VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
e) Mouse

OPERATING SYSTEM:
Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP 



5. REMOVING THE PROGRAM
-----------------------
The installer for Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP creates an uninstall 
program which will remove all files associated with AnyOrder! 
The uninstall program is listed with the AnyOrder program group 
in the Start Menu.  You can also uninstall the program by using 
"Add/Remove Programs" found in the Windows Control Panel. 



6. ON-LINE HELP
---------------
A complete on-line help system has been built into the program.  
It is accessed by selecting HELP from the Menu.  The help 
system has been set up using standard Windows commands and 
procedures. Information on topics of general interest may be 
reached from the Contents page (accessed by selecting HELP and 
CONTENTS from the Menu Bar).  Topics of a more specific nature 
may be located using the Windows Help Search feature.

To help you get started, a short tour has been prepared which 
will guide you through the sample invoices that come with the 
program.  The tour is automatically activated the first two 
times you start the program.  After that, you can reach it by 
selecting HELP and TOUR ANYORDER.

In addition to the tour, new users will also want review the 
Getting Started section found in the Help information. 
It is reached by selecting HELP and GETTING STARTED from the 
Menu.  Information on how to prepare the program so it is ready 
to work in your business is found in Help under the topic 
"Preparing the Program for Your Use."

Information on which version of the program you are using is 
found in the "About" dialog box.  It is accessed by selecting 
HELP and ABOUT from the Menu. 

Registered users who have specific questions or problems with 
the program are welcome to contact the program's author, Ron 
Watters by phone: 208-232-6857 or via email wattron@isu.edu.



7. HOW TO REGISTER AnyOrder!
---------------------------
This is a shareware program.  You have downloaded an evaluation 
copy.  We invite you to try out the program and thoroughly test 
it for your business environment and the type of computer 
equipment that you use. There is no cost for evaluating the 
program.  You are also welcome to pass it on to others who might 
be interested in it. 

If after evaluating AnyOrder!, you find that it isn't what you 
need, simply erase the files.  No registration is necessary.

If, however, you find that it works for you, and you begin to 
use it on a regular basis, we ask that you register AnyOrder and 
make a payment for its use.  Once you're registered, we'll 
provide you with information on improvements and software 
updates. You'll also be provided with a registration code 
which removes the "unregistered" status of the program and 
officially registers it under your name. 

There are several ways to register: 

(1) Click on the registration link found in the Important 
Information Dialog Box.  To access this dialog box, select 
HELP and IMPORTANT INFORMATION from the Menu Bar on top of 
AnyOrder's screen.

(2) Log on to Ron Watters' website.  Ron is the developer of 
the program.  His website is:  http://www.ronwatters.com  
(Follow the software link)  

(3) Send him an email at wattron@isu.edu  

(4) Call 1-208-232-6857

(5) Write to Ron at 1135 East Bonneville, Pocatello, ID 83201.  
For your convenience, this software package includes an order 
form.  It's found in the file "Order.frm" which can be loaded 
into a word processing program and printed.

The cost of registering the Professional Advanced Edition is 
$89.00.  Note that there are two lower cost alternatives: 
AnyOrder Basic with a registration fee of $29.95, and 
Professional Standard with a registration fee of $49.00.



8. DISTRIBUTING THE PROGRAM TO OTHERS
-------------------------------------
You may make as many copies of the evaluation version of this 
software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of 
the original evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the 
evaluation version of the software and documentation in its 
unmodified form via electronic means.  There is no charge for 
any of the above.  

You are, however, specifically prohibited from charging, or 
requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and 
from distributing the software and/or documentation with other 
products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written 
permission.



9. DATE FORMAT AND Y2K INFORMATION
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AnyOrder has been thoroughly tested and is fully Y2K compliant. 
The program uses the American style of formatting dates, i.e. 
(mm/dd/yy).  As long as you don't mind using the mm/dd 
system, AnyOrder can be, and is, used in other countries 
utilizing different date formats.  No adjustment in the 
Regional settings in Windows are necessary.



10. ANYORDER PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED EDITION: Version 8.0
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Version 8 is the largest and most extensive upgrade ever to 
AnyOrder.  Among many new enhancements, the invoice screen 
has been redesigned and it now includes buttons to activate a
pop-up list of products and prices.  The products can be 
inserted into the item area at the cursor or they can be 
appended at the end of the list depending on which button is 
selected.  For multi-product choices, the pop-up list will 
stay visible until the desired number of products have been 
inserted.  

An alternative product entry dialog box can now be accessed from 
the Main Invoice Screen.  This new feature provides an 
alternative way of entering products.  All the same pop-up 
buttons are available for pasting or appending products to the 
item list.  The alternative product entry box also shows other 
identifiers such as the ISBN or Part Number and it includes a 
speed button to access S-codes.  

Another major change associated with products is the ability to 
assign different discounts to different products.  The item area 
on the Main Invoice Screen can be expanded to show a discount 
column and expanded further to show the discounted total.  Along 
with this change, the Calculate Discount dialog box includes a 
new function to work back from a product's total and calculate 
the necessary discount.

Still another major change with products is an increase in the 
amount of space available for catalog numbers and item 
descriptions.  The catalog number space was more than doubled, 
from 6 to 13 characters.  And the item description was increased 
from 25 to 36 characters.

Two new fields were added to the Product Information Database: 
case size and an additional identifier.  The identifier can be an 
ISBN number for books, part numbers for general items, or even 
color or size depending on the needs of the user.

Finally, the last major change with products is the ability to 
place products in different categories by using prefix in the 
catalog number.  For instance, one may categorized all books with 
a BK/ prefix, or all maps with a MP/ prefix.  The prefix is 
utilized in the product pop-up list, making selections easier.  You 
can, for example, change from a listing of books to a listing of 
maps.  Along with this change, the inventory portion of the 
program was enhanced so it provides sales information for 
each of the product categories.

To make changes to catalog numbers (or other fields on Main 
Invoice Screen), the program now includes a search and replace 
feature.  If you decide to change a catalog number (or a billing 
name or address, etc.), the program will search and make the 
desired replacements.

A series of new searching and locating features are now available 
in all portions of the program.  Search functions are now found 
in the product information database, customer information 
database, billing statements, and inventory information.  A new 
look-up list is also available in each of these areas.  The look-
up function enables you to pick from a list of customers or 
products and be directed to the appropriate record in the file.  A 
new look-up list function is also available for the Main Invoice 
Screen.

Also new with this version is the ability to print receipts and 
add graphics to invoices and billing statements.  Several 
different placement options are available for graphics.  A 
feature was added which allows you to prepare a deposit report 
for making bank deposits.  For those who work with international 
customers, this version allows the printing of your country's ISO 
currency code on invoices.  

You can now add new invoices and copy the billing address, item 
area or notes area from the current invoice to the newly created 
invoice.  The state field was increased to 3 places for 
Australian states, a by-pass was added to the inventory function 
for a quick look-up of a recent inventory.  If you have to deal 
with backorders on an occasional or frequent basis, the new back 
ordering processing feature will help locate past invoices with 
back orders and automatically change their status when a new 
invoice is issued.

The Advanced Version includes new and versatile import and export 
functions.  The import function allows you to move information 
from databases, spreadsheets, accounting programs, and word 
processing programs into AnyOrder.  One of the nice features of 
the function is that you can select which fields from the import 
file you want to use and where the data should be placed on 
AnyOrder's main Invoice Screen.  The placement information is 
saved in a "profile."  The profile enables you to make future 
imports without having to re-select where the data should be 
placed.  

As an example, let's say you have contracted a third party to 
sell some of your products over the Internet.  They will provide 
you with reports of their sales activity.  If the reports are in 
a spreadsheet or database format, you can move the numbers and 
names of the products to AnyOrder's Main Invoice Screen.  That 
allows you to track your inventory and sales.  Moreover, you'll 
have the necessary information for end of year reports.  There 
are a number of helpful features built into this part of the 
program.  For instance, if the third party uses different catalog 
numbers, you can utilize import tables to convert the catalog 
numbers so they match those in AnyOrder. 

The same extensive system is available for exporting from 
AnyOrder.  You can decide which fields should be exported and in 
what order. You can add currency symbols to the numbers or leave 
them off.  You can send your catalog numbers as is, or you use 
tables to convert them.  You can even make up new fields and send 
constant data, like the name and address of your business.  The 
Export feature is particularly useful if you use a fulfillment 
service.  You can tailor the export file to their requirements 
and quickly and efficiently get information to them about which 
products you want shipped and to whom.

Other new advanced features include a currency conversion 
function.  The conversion dialog box allows you to establish 
exchange rates for those countries with which you do business.  
Once the rates are established, you can choose a currency from 
the list, and the invoice will be converted into the appropriate 
values of the new currency.  When printed, the invoice will also 
include the appropriate ISO country code of the currency.  
Moreover, AnyOrder will internally remember the original values of 
the invoice, and when desired you can convert the invoice back to 
your base currency.

Another advanced feature includes the ability to start your email 
program and insert the billing name or shipping name into the 
"to" blank.  You can also pick from a series of form letters that 
you've prepared in advance, and via the clipboard, insert the 
desired letter in your email message.

The royalty portion of the program has an important and major new 
function.  In addition to royalty reports, you can now prepare 
royalty statements.  The statement summarizes advances, royalties 
owed, subsidiary rights, and payments.  Information can be 
entered directly on the statement spreadsheet or it can be 
inserted by making choices from two pop-up lists.  One pop-up 
list provides access to royalty reports (kept in the Royalty 
Report portion of the program).  The other pop-up list shows a 
list of transactions such as advances, subsidiary sales or 
payments.  The statement allows you to keep track of royalty 
information and make payments when appropriate. 



11. COMPARISON OF ANYORDER'S THREE EDITIONS
------------------------------------------
AnyOrder is available in three editions including Basic, 
Professional Standard, and Professional Advanced.  You 
have downloaded the Basic Edition. The differences 
between the editions are explained below: 


ANYORDER BASIC
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AnyOrder Basic forms the foundation of the AnyOrder 
family. Carefully crafted and well tested, it is the winner of a 
number of shareware awards and it is highly regarded in both the 
business and software worlds.  It is particularly useful for 
small mail order businesses.  It generates invoices and 
billing statements, keeps track of inventory, handles book 
returns, produces sales reports, records customer payments, 
tracks consignment items, and creates customer mailing lists.  
The program is efficiently designed and uses compact files.  
(Registration is $29.95)


ANYORDER PROFESSIONAL STANDARD
-----------------------------
The Professional Standard Edition of AnyOrder is for mail 
order businesses that need greater functionality and 
versatility.  It includes all the features of AnyOrder Basic 
with many additional features.  Here's a partial listing:  

It has larger field sizes for customer names and addresses.  
It includes a Customer Contact Manager which can be used to write 
notes and keep track of customer names--or the names of 
individuals and departments within a corporate business--along 
with phone numbers, email addresses, etc.  It will automatically 
start your email program or Internet browser should you need to 
write a customer a note or visit their website.  

The Professional Standard version includes additional fields 
on the Main Invoice Screen including the customer's phone number, 
email address, and an invoice code which can be used to provide a 
more refined breakdown of sales data.  A third screen size 
setting allows the screen to be expanded lengthwise and widthwise 
providing a roomier working area.   

This edition also includes more space for catalog numbers and 
product names.  You can assign different discounts to different 
products.  An identifier can be added to product information 
printed on invoices.  The identifier can be an ISBN number for 
books, part number for general items, or even color or size 
depending on your needs.  Products can also be placed in 
different categories by using prefix in the catalog number.  
This allows you to obtain inventory information for each category 
and simplifies product entry on invoices.

A variety of sort options are available for customer and product 
lists, inventory reports, and billing statements.  Search and 
look-up functions are available in all portions of the program.  
This version also includes a feature which calculates the total 
weight of an order.  In addition to the various print routines in 
the Basic version, the Professional Standard version also gives 
you the ability to print a copy of the payment analysis report or 
a summary report of your inventory levels.  

For billing reports, you have the added option of choosing 
between "Date of Invoice" or "End of Month" billing cycles.  
A new counting feature enables you to count invoices.  
Dozens of counting options are available. For example, 
you can determine how many invoices have been issued to 
specified customer, how many invoices are unpaid, or how many 
invoices have been issued for a particular product.

The Professional Standard Version includes an Advanced Search 
feature which allows you to search certain fields or select 
various conditions to narrow down the search.  A search and replace 
feature is also available when catalog number other field changes 
are necessary.  The Filter feature has the added ability to display 
only those invoices with certain products.  You can also filter for 
a sales code, displaying only those invoices with promotional items, 
or only those invoices with returns, etc.   Filtering is also 
available in the mailing list portion of the program.  With this 
feature you can produce a mailing list for customers from a certain 
state, or who have purchased a particular product, among many others.

This version will keep track of shipping expenses including those 
which are charged and those which are not charged to the customer. 
A new pop-up list (which can be customized to your liking) makes it 
easy to enter shipping methods on invoices.  Other features include 
the ability to processes back orders, produce bank deposit reports, 
and export basic information such as invoice and sales data to other 
programs. 

The cost to register the Standard Edition is $49.00.  
Registered users can upgrade from the most recent Basic Edition 
to the Standard Edition for $20.00.  (The cost of upgrading to 
the Standard Edition from older versions of the Basic Edition is 
$35.00)


ANYORDER PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED
-----------------------------
AnyOrder Professional Advanced.  The Professional Advanced Edition 
is a full-featured mail order business software program.  It 
includes all the features of AnyOrder Basic and the Professional 
Standard Edition, plus credit card processing, batch printing, 
ability to attach invoices and statements to email messages, 
telephony features including two separate phone dialers (a basic 
and advanced version), invoice to HTML conversion, extensive export 
and import functions, currency conversation, extra emailing 
functions, and one of the easiest-to-use royalty accounting systems 
in the industry.  

With the Advanced Edition, you can click on a button on the 
Main Invoice Screen or within the Customer Contact Manager and 
your computer will dial the phone number.  You can have the phone 
dialer key-in the individual's extension or menu choice numbers 
automatically for you.  If you need to call FedEx (or another 
shipper) to pick up a package, the phone dialer will even input 
your account number.  

It includes batch printing routines for invoices and 
statements.  Instead of printing each invoice (or billing 
statement) individually, you can select from a list and the 
program will print all selected invoices or statements at once, 
freeing you to do other things.  

The Advanced Edition also includes an email export feature 
which allows you to attach a copy of the invoice to an email 
message.  Attachments can be text, Microsoft Word, or an HTML web 
document.   You can also place the entire invoice into the 
clipboard and move it into an email or word processing program.  
You can start your email program from AnyOrder and insert the 
billing name or shipping name into the "to" blank.  Additionally, 
you can pick from a series of form letters that you've prepared 
in advance, and via the clipboard, insert the desired letter in 
the text of your email message.

The import and export functions allow you to move information 
from databases, spreadsheets, accounting programs, and word 
processing programs in and out of AnyOrder.  One of the nice 
features of the two functions is that you can select which fields 
should be imported or exported.  AnyOrder will remember your 
selections for the next time it's needed.  Both functions are 
accompanied with a full range of tools and options, including 
the ability to import or export by use of the clipboard.

The royalty accounting feature is an entire software program 
in itself, fully integrated so it works seamlessly with AnyOrder 
and AnyOrder's data files.  This portion of the program provides a 
wide range of options.  Royalties can be based on cash or accrual 
accounting.   They can be calculated on a percentage of the 
retail price, net sales, or a flat amount.  Royalties can also be 
set up to change depending on the quantity of books sold and/or 
depending on the discount at which books are sold.  Over 235 
different royalty combinations are available for nearly any 
royalty arrangement.  

A special and innovative royalty statement function is available 
to record and track advances, royalties owed, subsidiary rights, 
and payments.  The neatly printed reports generated by the program 
provide you and your royalty holders with all the 
important accounting details.  When you are ready to mail 
printed royalty reports, they are designed so that they can be 
folded and inserted in a windowed business envelope. 

The Advanced version also includes credit card processing 
features.  The credit card processing portion of the program can 
be used if you have a small volume of cards--two to five cards a 
day--and you have signed up for voice or touch tone processing 
with your bank.  Note that if you don't use voice or touch tone 
processing or if you have a higher card volume, you'll want to 
use third party credit card processing software. To do so, 
AnyOrder has a credit card export feature which allows you to 
export card information to third party software such as 
PCAuthorize and others.  For more information, see Credit Card 
processing in the Professional Advanced Edition.  

The cost to register the Professional Advanced Edition is 
$89.00.  Registered users can upgrade from the most recent Basic 
Edition to Advanced for $60, or from the Standard to Advanced for 
$40. (Add $15 to upgrade to the Advanced Edition from older 
versions of Basic or Standard.)




12. STANDARD & ADVANCED DOWNLOAD PACKAGE DIFFERENCES &
    ADVANCED FEATURE LIMITATIONS ON EVALUATION COPIES
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The Standard and Advanced Programs appear very similar--and 
they are.  The difference between the Standard and Advanced 
download packages lies in what files are included.  The 
Standard package doesn't include the Royalty program while the 
Advanced set-up does.  The Advanced package includes all the 
files in the Standard package plus any files associated with 
Royalty Functions (including the main royalty program, its help 
system and related royalty database files).  Other than the 
inclusion of the royalty program, there is no functional 
difference between the two editions.

Several of the advanced features are not functional on the 
evaluation version of the software.  They become fully functional 
only when the Advanced program is registered.  Nonetheless, 
the program allows access to advanced features.  You can view 
dialog boxes, click on some of the functions, and learn more by 
consulting the Help system which has extensive descriptive material 
on advanced features.  Additionally, a simple modem test has 
been included. The modem test gives you the opportunity to 
test your system prior to registering for the Advanced 
Edition.  A successful test means that the phone dialer and 
card processor will work on your computer system. 


