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   WorthBatteries v1.0
   by Yi-Hsien Doo
   Copyright 2000
   yhdoo@hotmail.com
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Battery indicators to keep track of your assets, liabilities and
net worth.
WorthBatteries displays your assets and liabilities in dollar 
amount and in percentage.  It can sort these numbers for you
and calculate your net worth.

PocketC runtime-only application is required (included).
WorthBatteries is free if you are a registered TimeBatteries,
BiorhythmBatteries, LoanBatteries, AnnualBatteries, or 
CarBatteries user.


Files included:
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  WorthBatteries.prc    The WorthBatteries program stub.
  WorthBatteries.pdb    The WorthBatteries shareware applet.
  Readme.txt           This file.
  WBat.txt             The file for Memo Pad containing your data.
  PocketC.prc          The PocketC application, freeware runtime-only 
                       version.  For more information, please go to: 
                       http://www.orbworks.com/

Installation
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1.  HotSync the following program files into your Palm:

    WorthBatteries.prc
    WorthBatteries.pdb
    PocketC.prc

2.  Import the WBat.txt file into your Memo Pad or create a 
    new memo in Memo Pad with the following lines:

   WBat
   Checking
   5380
   Saving
   8510
   MutualFnd
   11000
   Stocks
   43700
   IRA
   16200
   HomeEq
   68000
   Cars
   33000
   Others
   4500
   CollegeLn
   22000
   CreditCard1
   3350
   CreditCard2
   2680
   Loans
   5000
   2ndMort
   13000
   Cars
   7000
   HEquiLoan
   13000
   Other
   6000    

The instruction on how to customize this WBat file is given below.
   
You can run the program from PocketC, or directly by tap on the
WorthBatteries icon.



Battery Indicators
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In the assets screen (the first screen), each battery shows the name 
the asset, the amount, and its percentage of the total assets.
In the liabilities screen (the second screen), each battery shows the 
name the liability, the amount, and its percentage of the total libailities.
Your net worth is shown at the bottom of the screen.  The equation shows
Assets - Liabilities = Net Worth (in thousands).


Soritng Batteries
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You can sort the assets or the liabilities batteries by pressing the
Scroll Up button. 

WBat File Format
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The WBat file is used to specify the assets and liabilities you want to
monitor.

1. The first line in the WBat file must be the word: WBat.
2. The second line is the name of the first asset.
3. The third line is the amount of the first asset.
4. The fourth line is the name of the second asset.
5. The fifth line is the amount of the second asset.
The 6th to 17th lines specify the name and amount for the remaining 
6 assets.

6. The 18th line is the name of the first liability.
7. The 19th line is the amount of the first liability.
8. The 20th line is the name of the second liability.
9. The 21st line is the amount of the second liability.
The 22nd to 33rd lines specify the name and amount for the remaining 
6 liabilities.
Please make sure you have the ABat file in your Memo Pad and the
numbers are in the correct format and in the correct order before 
you run AnnualBatteries.


Registration
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Registration fee is $5.14. Please pay for your use of this program via 
PalmGear:

http://www.palmgear.com/

Or send $5.14 to:

Yi-Hsien Doo
15 Eagle Point
Irvine, CA 92604

Registered users are entitled to support and free upgrades.
Thank you for supporting the Palm shareware community.

Please send all suggestions, comments, and bug reports to Yi-Hsien Doo at
yhdoo@hotmail.com.

SPECIAL NOTE
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Resigstered TimeBatteries, BiorhythmBatteries, LoanBatteries, AnnualBatteries,
or Car Batteries Users:  
This one is free for you.  Thank you for your support.  Look for more 
free 'Batteries' products coming up.
Sorry, this free offer does not apply to PocketBowling, StudFinder, or
HMaryFootball.


Legal:
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This software is provided as is, with no guarantee of fitness for any
particular task. The user assumes all responsibility for its use.

Acknowledgment
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Special thanks to JD, ED, and SD for their inspiration, patience,
and support.