Shop’n Do v.1.0.1

©2005

Edward Hoad

Shop’n Do is a replacement for the built-in “Task” or “ToDo” application on your PalmOS device, and as its name suggests, includes a handy shopping list program.

Demo Version

The demo version of this program is fully functional for a period of 14 days. When the demo period has expired, a registration code must be purchased and entered to make the program usable. The only feature not enabled in demo mode is the ability to choose what form opens when the program runs.

Please try the demo version prior to purchasing this software to ensure:

1. it suits your needs
2. it runs error free on your device

Using the Program

This is an easy application to use and requires little explanation.

“Do” List

• Tap “New” to create a new task, or tap and existing record to view/edit
• Default priority is 1. Your can choose priority 1-5
• Task items must have an associated category. The list of categories may be edited
• Tap the “Due Date” popup to specify a date
• A reminder alarm may be set
• Tap the “Sort” button to select sorting opetions for all tasks
• Tap “Shop’n” to view your shopping list(s), or tap the menubar to navigate either to the shopping list or master list of items
• The menubar provides the following options:
• Form navigation
• Choice of deleting completed tasks
• Table row color
• Set “Do” List as start up form (registered users)
• Specify font

“Shop’n” List

• Displays items as filtered by the list category and sub-category. For example, “Groceries” and “Dairy”, etc.
• The “Clear” button clears only the list displayed on the form. To clear an entire list, set the sub-category to “All” first.
• The menubar provides similar options as the “Do” List menubar. You can specify if checked items are to be removed from the list or moved to the bottom.
• Tap “Master List” to create your shopping list.

Master List

• The category and sub-category lists are editable. The program is suplied with minimal data to serve as an explanation of how the category lists work
• The sub-categories only display data from the associated category list
• To create a new shopping item tap “New”. You must have a valid category displayed first (not “All”)
• The list type is displayed on the new item record. Enter the item, and optionally, the quantity and unit of measurement (lb., can, box, etc.). To clear the quantity, tap the “X” icon. You must specify a sub-category for the item.
• The “Duplicate” button is handy for creating records that will be quite similar. For example, you can create the item “Milk, 2%” and assign the correct categories, tap “Duplicate”, and change “2%” to “skimmed”, tap “Duplicate” and change “skemmed” to “chocolate”, etc.
• Items checked on the master list will be added to the “Shop’n” list
• Menubar items: similar to the other forms.

I trust you wil find Shop’n Do to be a useful application.

This program will evolve based largely on input from its users. If you have an idea you think will further improve this software, please let me know…

For support, or to offer your comments, please email:

Edward Hoad

hoads@cogeco.ca

Version History:

Feb. 16, 2005 – v.1.0.1 minor bug fix to correct reappearing shopping items, and fixed a sorting problem

Feb. 10, 2005 – v.1.0 Initial release