General Instructions
       
       
       WARNING!  When you initially open  a database using the Household
       Inventory, the program allocates approximately  20,000 characters
       of disk space to be used  for  writing  the  index.  This ensures
       that you will always be able to  save  your  data even though the
       diskette becomes full.  Consequently, if you receive this program
       on  a  public  domain   distribution   diskette,   there  may  be
       insufficient disk space  for  the  program  to  execute.  In this
       event, copy the  HouseInv  directory  to  its own diskette before
       attempting to use the program.
       
       The Household Inventory Manager provides  a convenient method for
       recording and keeping track of your  valuable household property.
       In the event of disaster, it is extremely important that you have
       accurate records relating  to  your  property  in  order to get a
       prompt  and  equitable   insurance   settlement.   The  Household
       Inventory Manager will handle this task with ease.
       
       The following information is stored in the database:
       
       
                            Article
                            Description
                            Serial No.
                            Condition
                            Location
                            Category
                            Purchase Date
                            Original Cost
                            Insured Value
                            Remarks
       
       
       Options are available to add new entries, or to delete, change or
       view existing entries.  Further, you  may search the database for
       the occurrence of any specified key word or phrase.
       
       
       A general  purpose  query  program  is  provided  to allow you to
       produce customized reports  based  on your selection criteria and
       formatting specifications.
       
       
       The  Household  Inventory  Manager   databases  will  accommodate
       approximately 1,000 entries.  However, the number of databases is
       limited only by  the  available  disk  space.   The  core  memory
       requirement is 512K.
       
       Be sure to backup you database often!!
       
       
                                  DISCLAIMER
       
       The Author makes no  warranty  of  any  kind with respect to this
       documentation or the  software  described  therein,  its quality,
       performance,  merchantability,  or  fitness  for  any  particular
       application.  The Author shall not be liable for errors contained
       herein or for incidental or  consequential  damages in connection
       with the use of this product.