<><><> <> <><><> <><> <><> <><><> <><> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <><><> <> <><><> <> <> <> <> <><> <><> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <><><> <> <> <> <> <> <> <><><> <> <> <><> <><> <><> <><> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <><><> <><> <><> <><> v2.71 ---------- by James Ngo, 01/10/2000 ---------- > Update Notes Well, this could be the thing you all have been waiting for. Planner 2000 has two new features, editing function and file size indicator! > Description Planner 2000 is the best organizer I have ever developed. I think it is pretty decent for a BASIC program. It can keep track of homework for up to 4 different classes. I intended this program to be a homework organizer, but you can use it to keep track of almost anything. > Features - Up/down scrolling - Editing function - Up to 4 folders - File size indicator - Customized naming of classes - Install/Uninstall capability - Includes a cleanup program to save precious memory. > Zipped Files Included Planner.83p/8xp - Planner 2000 v2.71 Varfree.83p/8xp - Needed to clean variables. Planner.txt - Documentation you're reading. > Hardware Requirements A TI-83 or TI-83 Plus A TI-Graph Link or equivalent (recommended, it's not fun typing in the commands yourself, you will most likely make a mistake, trust me.) > Variable Requirements/Notice Planner 2000 uses Str1-8 to store info, and Str9 as a data buffer. PrgmVARFREE deletes ALL and I mean ALL real variables A-Z and Theta, all Lists L1-L6, Str9-0, and all Y= equations. I intended this because I wanted a program to clean up everything after I was done. Please do not change this program unless you absolutely have to. Some old BASIC games still use variables to store their data, and unless they improve their storage system and store data to lists, as I have done, then your games could possibly lose data. Besides, if you're still playing old BASIC games, switch to ASM! Much better graphics and a lot faster too. > Installation Send Planner.8xg to your TI-83 Plus or Planner.83g to your TI-83. To send to your calculator using the Graph-Link software, select [Link|Send To|RAM] for the TI-83 Plus or [Link|Send] for the TI-83. Run prgmPLANNER and follow the setup instructions. > Directions On the first run, it will prompt you to install. Select it, and setup your classes/folders. It will ask you for the folder names, which should be your class name. It can be up to 16 characters. To enter new homework or edit existing homework, enter the class you wish and select "NEW/EDIT". You can then type and/or edit your homework. Press enter when you are done. To view or erase homework, enter the class you wish and select either "VIEW" or "ERASE". In the options menu, you can change the names of your classes, and if you wish, you can uninstall Planner 2000 when you will not be using it. Uninstalling Planner 2000 will only delete all folders and their contents, not the program itself. Anytime you wish to reinstall Planner 2000, just run it again. > My Own Notes About Planner 2000 When you type in homework or any plans in Planner 2000, please be sure to use only single character letters and/or symbols. The scrolling effect does not work well when you use characters such as sin( or e^(. The way my scrolling system is set up will not display the contents of your folders correctly if you do use it. To see exactly what I mean, in a folder, create a new task, and type in a bunch of numbers that will overflow the screen. Somewhere in between the numbers, use the sin( function. When you're done, view it and see what happens when you scroll. > History Version 2.71 <> 01/10/2000 Size: 3265 - Minor little bug in the installation program. Very sorry for those new to Planner 2000. People updating had no problems. Version 2.70 <> 01/10/2000 Size: 3241 bytes - Added editing function, file size description, and a little here and there. Version 2.62 <> 01/02/2000 - I created a TI-83 Plus version. Save people the trouble of having to get the program from a regular TI-83. :) Version 2.61 <> 12/31/1999 Size: 2742 bytes - Fixed a little graphical bug. Version 2.60 <> 12/19/1999 Size: 2751 bytes - Made some improvements Version 2.50 <> 12/18/1999 Size: 2607 bytes - First release > Anticipated Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I have to uninstall Planner 2000 and send the new version to my calculator for it to work? A: Absolutely not. As long as my program does not have any major changes, you can always send the new version to your without any problems. Just select the Overwrite option in the TI-Graph Link software, and continue to use it as normal. This saves you the trouble of having to uninstall and reinstall again. Q: Can Planner 2000 be made to run in AShell/SOS? A: Yes, but it is not recommended. If you do run it in a shell be careful about pressing ON or doing something illegal that will break a program, like typing the -> key in a task. The shell can possibly "eat" up memory, which is irrecoverable. You would have to reset your calculator if you wanted that precious memory back. Q: Why don't you make Planner 2000 with a graphical interface instead of text? A: I wish, but that is too complicated. It is already big enough as it is, and I have made it as nice and user friendly as possible. I have thought about making one, but it would be too hard for me to implement a text scrolling system on the drawing screen. Q: Will there be an assembly version of Planner 2000? A: Maybe. I heard that someone just recently released a program that converts BASIC programs into ASM, which might be very useful. Unfortunately, the program is still in its development stage, and cannot assemble my routines properly. Maybe if I learn ASM then I could. THIS PROGRAM MAY NOT BE CHANGED OR CLAIMED BY ANYONE IN ANYWAY, PARTS OR WHOLE. THOSE WHO WISH TO MAKE A PROGRAM THAT FOLLOWS MY MODEL OR INCLUDES ANY PART OF MY PROGRAM, OR EVEN REWRITE MY PROGRAM IN ASSEMBLY, PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST. THANK YOU! COMMENTS AND IDEAS? BUGS FOUND? PLEASE ADDRESS THEM HERE: Email: pikachu-83@juno.com AIM/YPager/ICQ: jtngo83