
*********** Pony Express version 2.00s (Shareware version) ****************

The shareware version of Pony Express is the same full featured program
as our registered version.  To facilitate distribution on a single
diskette the memory requirements are approximately 20K more for the
shareware version.  When you register we will send you the smaller program
which will also include any other enhancements.

***************************************************************************






          ORDER ENTRY FORM
          ____________________________________________________________


          To order the most current version of Pony Express just
          complete the form below and enclose the proper payment.
          You can also order by telephone by calling (913)642-5005.  
          Our FAX number is (913)642-5005-6.


          Contact Name:_______________________________________________

          Title:________________________________

          Company Name:_______________________________________________

          Street Address:_____________________________________________

          City:_________________________ St:______ Zip:_______________

          Telephone:____________________ Alternate:___________________


          Quantity

          ________ Pony Express software with      @ $50.00 ea _______
                 user's guide, product update notification and
                 voice tech. support (includes shipping)

          ________ Pony Express software with      @$150.00 ea _______
                 scale interface support and
                 interface cable. (includes shipping)

                 Diskette Format: [  ] 3.5"     [  ] 5.25"

               Kansas residents add 5.85% sales tax            _______


                                    Total        _________

          Method of Payment: [  ] Check with Order    [  ] Money Order
                       [  ] Mastercard          [  ] Visa

          Card #:__________________________________ Exp. Date:___ /___

          Signature:______________________________________

          Cardholder's Name:______________________________

               Remit To: Melisco Marketing, Inc.
                         9719 Ensley Lane
                         Leawood, KS  66206-2246








          ____________________________________________________________







                             P O N Y  E X P R E S S






          The Pony Express program was developed just two miles from
          the residence of Alexander Majors, founder of the original
          Pony Express mail service.  In that same spirit we have
          developed a precision tool for all businesses to improve
          their efficiency.

                                  Bruce Montgomery
















          PONY EXPRESS(R)
          Copyright (C) 1987, 1992 by Melisco Marketing, Inc.
          All Rights Reserved

          Melisco Marketing, Inc.
          9719 Ensley Lane
          Leawood, KS  66206-2246

          Project: SmallWonder
          Released as: Version 2.00
          ____________________________________________________________

                              TABLE OF CONTENTS




            FORWARD   ...................................................1
                       NEW ADVANCED FEATURES IN VERSION 2.00  ...........2
                       OTHER NEW FEATURES  ..............................3
            NOTICE  .....................................................5
            LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY  .....................6
            ORDER ENTRY FORM  ...........................................8
            ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  ...........................................9
            INTRODUCTION  ..............................................10
                       RATES AND OPTIONS  ..............................14
                       OTHER APPLICATION AREAS  ........................16
            GETTING STARTED  ...........................................18
                       INSTALLING PONY EXPRESS  ........................20
                       INSTALLATION QUESTIONS  .........................21
                       USING PONY EXPRESS  .............................24
                       PROGRAM INITIALIZATION  .........................24
                       ACTIVATE PONY EXPRESS (modes R, E, S)  ..........24
                       MOVING BETWEEN SCREENS  .........................25
                       ADJUSTING THE SCREEN  ...........................25
                       CHANGING SCREEN COLORS  .........................25
            DATA ENTRY SCREEN  .........................................28
                       DATA ENTRY FIELDS  ..............................28
                       ALTERNATE ORIGINS  ..............................29
                       OPTION KEY STATUS  ..............................29
                       FUNCTION KEYS ACTIVE  ...........................29
                       SPECIAL NOTE FOR ELECTRONIC SCALE USERS.  .......30
            RATE SCREEN  ...............................................32
                       OPTION KEY MATRIX  ..............................32
                       SHIPPING INFORMATION WINDOW  ....................33
                       FUNCTION KEYS ACTIVE  ...........................35
                       MARKUP/MARKDOWN SUPPORT  ........................36
                       TRANSACTION LOGGING  ............................37
                       RATE PASTE  .....................................38
            ESTIMATED ARRIVAL SCREEN  ..................................40
                       ESTIMATED ARRIVAL  ..............................40
                       SCREEN LAYOUT  ..................................41
                       THE SYMBOLS  ....................................41
                       VARYING THE SHIP DATE  ..........................42
            APPENDIX A - ERROR MESSAGES  ...............................43
                       DURING INSTALLATION  ............................43

                       DURING INITIALIZATION  ..........................43
            APPENDIX B - PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY  ........................45
                       SIDEKICK USERS-  ................................45
                       LOTUS USERS-  ...................................45
            APPENDIX C - FILE LAYOUTS  .................................46
            COMMENT FORM  ..............................................54




                                                           FORWARD ho!
          ____________________________________________________________




                          Pony Express Version 2.00


          When we originally developed the Pony Express program we
          really had one major objective in mind, to help small
          business.  Yeah, the ones that get stuck with the same
          paperwork and regulations as the big guys.  Since 1987
          Pony Express has helped thousands of people better
          understand and use the U.S. Postal service and the United
          Parcel Service.

          One of our customers is an entrepreneur who uses Pony Express
          and a bathroom scale to ship AMWAY products out of her New
          York apartment.  We take great pride that in these days of
          stiff competition and MegaMartMania we can help small
          businesses like hers grow.

          Our customers range in size from small bicycle dealers, mail
          centers, physicians, etc. all the way to the U.S. Mint.
          That's right, the big guys like it too.

          In version 2.00 the Pony grows up and becomes a thoroughbred
          racehorse.  We have taken a small utility program that was
          unique in it's market and transformed it into a product that
          competes head-to-head with the finest shipping solutions in
          the industry.  Not for five-hundred dollars, not for three-
          thousand dollars, but for fifty dollars.

          Pony Express is unique in that it's not something that just
          gets stuck in the mail room or by the dock.  It is a tool
          that can be used by everyone in the business.  From order
          entry and customer service all the way back to the back door.
          We have found that in larger businesses any user department
          can benefit because it forces people to look at and really
          think about what they are spending to expedite things.

          We continue to price Pony Express so it's easily justified
          by anyone.  We have worked hard on version 2.00 to make Pony
          Express a "must have" for every business.  If we're right,
          we'll all be happy.  Our best wishes to you in your business.







                                        1        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE




          FORWARD ho!
          ____________________________________________________________


               NEW ADVANCED FEATURES IN PONY EXPRESS VERSION 2.00


          FEDERAL EXPRESS SUPPORT -

          Federal Express rate types have been added, bringing the total
          rate types supported to eighteen (including letter rates).


          ALTERNATE ORIGINS -

          Users can now change the origin dynamically to calculate
          shipments from other locations such as multiple warehouses
          or for freight analysis.


          MARKUP/MARKDOWN SUPPORT -

          For businesses that want to add profit to and/or discount rates,
          Pony Express includes a comprehensive three level structure
          for Markup/Markdown.


          FULL NETWORK SUPPORT -

          Network locking and control has been included in Pony Express
          to allow simultaneous use of the Pony Express data and
          transaction files by network users.


          TRANSACTION LOGGING -

          Pony Express Transaction Logging allows users to write
          transactions to disk for other processing such as upload-
          ing charges to a host computer or for further processing
          by a spreadsheet program, report writer, etc.  In addition
          to the rate information other fields such and name and
          address, etc. are included.  The user can use these optional
          data entry fields for printing FedEx forms, package labels
          or to help identify the transaction on manifest or other
          management reports.







          PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE     2




                                                            FORWARD ho!
          _____________________________________________________________


               ADVANCED FEATURES-continued



          ELECTRONIC SCALE INTERFACE -

          For companies with larger volumes an optional scale interface
          is available in version 2.00.  Pony Express with the scale
          interface sells for one-hundred fifty dollars which includes a
          scale interface cable.  The interface supports the popular
          Toledo 8213 bench scale.  The 8213 is a low-cost ruggedized
          electronic scale manufactured by the Toledo Scale of Ohio.

          Memory requirements for the scale interface version are the
          the same as the standard version.  A standard serial port
          (Comm 1 thru 4) on the PC is also required.




                OTHER NEW FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN VERSION 2.00


          Rate Paste- Users can now paste a selected rate directly into
          another screen such as an order entry screen.

          Command Line Unload- Pony Express can be unloaded directly
          from the DOS command line instead of using the Hot-key unload.

          Keypad Plus/Minus- Allows users to move between screens
          more quickly.

          Prevent Duplicates- Since Alternate Origin support has been
          added there is no reason to load duplicate copies of Pony
          Express.  Error checking is now in place to prevent this from
          accidently happening.

          Complete Screen Control- Prior to version 2.00, the Pony Express
          screen was limited to one of three positions.  Screens can
          now be positioned anywhere on the display.

          Saturday Delivery Indicator- For service rate types that can
          deliver on Saturday, and indicator will appear if appropriate
          on the Estimated Arrival screen.

          UPS Delivery Confirmation Support- This new UPS service
          has been added to Pony Express.

                                        3        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE




          FORWARD ho!
          _____________________________________________________________


                         OTHER NEW FEATURES-continued



          UPS 2nd Day Air Letter- This new UPS letter rate has been
          added to Pony Express.

          Memory Requirements- Are slightly less for Pony Express
          version 2.00 than those of previous versions.

          Registered Users- Were shipped version 2.00 of Pony Express in
          advance of this announcement as a part of their fifteen dollar
          rate update.  This was done to accommodate the February 24, 1992
          UPS rate change.

          Rate changes have occured about once a year and require zone,
          structure and rate changes similar to a tax or payroll program.































          PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE     4




          ____________________________________________________________

                                                               NOTICE

          ____________________________________________________________




          The information contained in this document is subject to
          change without notice and does not represent a commitment on
          the part of the vendor.  The documentation and software
          described in this document are furnished under a license
          agreement.  The documentation and software may be copied
          only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.  No part
          of this document may otherwise be photocopied, reproduced or
          translated into any language or computer language without
          the prior written consent of Melisco Marketing, Inc.

          Copyright (C) 1987, 1992 by Melisco Marketing, Inc.  All
          rights reserved.

          This publication is provided as a supplement to the Pony
          Express program.  It is not intended to be used as an in-
          depth reference of the services described herein.  For more
          information about these services, you should contact your
          local customer service representative of the provider of the
          service.

          An order form has been included in this manual.  For quantity,
          site license or dealer pricing you can write or call
          Melisco Marketing, Inc.




          TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS INFORMATION

          Melisco Marketing, Inc.
          9719 Ensley Lane
          Leawood, KS  66206-2246


          Business Office  (913)642-5005   9:00 - 5:00 CST

          FAX              (913)642-5005-6   24 Hours/Daily







                                        5        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE



            LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY
          ____________________________________________________________

                  LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY

          This software is not and never has been public domain
          software.  Pony Express is a copyrighted software product
          developed and owned by Melisco Marketing, Inc. ("Melisco").
          Copyright (C) 1987, 1992 by Melisco Marketing, Inc.  All
          rights reserved.

          Melisco retains ownership of this copy of software.  Private
          individuals and computer clubs are granted permission by the
          author to freely copy the shareware version of Pony Express
          disks for evaluation by others as long as the disks are not
          modified in any way.  However, you may not sell the disks for
          profit.  The shareware version has an "S" as a part of the
          version number (example ver. 2.00S)  Exceptions to these rules
          must be received in writing from Melisco.  Use of this
          software product for any period of time constitutes your
          acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to all of its
          contents.

          Users of the shareware version are granted a non-exclusive
          limited license to use this software on a single computer
          workstation solely on a trial basis.  The purpose of this
          free trial access to the software is to determine if the
          package is suitable for your computer needs.  Use of this
          product, except for the limited purpose of determining if it
          satisfies your current business or other productive use
          requires purchase of a software license.  To order the current
          version of Pony Express return the enclosed order form with
          proper payment to:

                      Melisco Marketing, Inc.
                      9719 Ensley Lane
                      Leawood, KS  66206-2246
                      (913)642-5005

          Each license granted to you or any subsequent licensee is
          subject to the following terms and conditions:

          Purchase of a software license permits the user to use this
          software on a single computer.  You may not adapt, alter,
          modify or translate this software or accompanying manual.
          Restrictions include, but are not limited to, creating
          derivative works, reverse engineering, decompiling or
          disassembling.  You may not lease, sub-license, rent or
          distribute either this software or its documentation.  You
          may make copies of this software only for backup and
          archival purposes.  No more than two (2) copies may be in
          existence at any time.  You must include the copyright
          notice on the copy.

          PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE     6




                     LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY- continued
          ____________________________________________________________


          EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW, THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING
          DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
          KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
          LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
          FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE
          QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU.
          IF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IS DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME
          THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR
          CORRECTION.  Melisco may offer from time to time, updated
          versions of this software.  At its option, Melisco will make
          such updates available to the licensees who have paid the
          update fee and returned the order form to Melisco.


                     LIMITED WARRANTY

          Melisco Marketing, Inc. warrants the magnetic media and
          physical documentation to be free of defect in materials and
          workmanship for a period of 30 days from date of purchase.
          Melisco's entire liability and your sole remedy shall be the
          replacement of the material not meeting this "Limited
          Warranty"  IN NO EVENT WILL MELISCO BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS
          OF PROFIT OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGE INCLUDING BUT NOT
          LIMITED TO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER
          DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
          PROGRAM OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.  Because some states do not
          allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages,
          the above limitation may not apply to you.  This agreement
          will be governed by the laws of the State of Kansas.

          This agreement supersedes any proposal or prior agreement,
          oral or written relative to the subject matter of this
          agreement.
















                                        7        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE




          ORDER ENTRY FORM
          ____________________________________________________________


          To order the most current version of Pony Express just
          complete the form below and enclose the proper payment.
          You can also order by telephone by calling (913)642-5005.  
          Our FAX number is (913)642-5005-6.


          Contact Name:_______________________________________________

          Title:________________________________

          Company Name:_______________________________________________

          Street Address:_____________________________________________

          City:_________________________ St:______ Zip:_______________

          Telephone:____________________ Alternate:___________________


          Quantity

          ________ Pony Express software with      @ $50.00 ea _______
                 user's guide, product update notification and
                 voice tech. support (includes shipping)

          ________ Pony Express software with     @ $150.00 ea _______
                 scale interface support and
                 interface cable. (includes shipping)

                 Diskette Format: [  ] 3.5"     [  ] 5.25"

               Kansas residents add 5.85% sales tax            _______


                                    Total        _________

          Method of Payment: [  ] Check with Order    [  ] Money Order
                       [  ] Mastercard          [  ] Visa

          Card #:__________________________________ Exp. Date:___ /___

          Signature:______________________________________

          Cardholder's Name:______________________________

               Remit To: Melisco Marketing, Inc.
                         9719 Ensley Lane
                         Leawood, KS  66206-2246

          PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE     8




                                                      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
          ____________________________________________________________



          Pony Express is a registered trademark of Melisco Marketing,
          Inc.

          IBM, IBM PC-DOS, IBM-PC, IBM-XT, IBM-AT, IBM-PS/2 are
          registered trademarks of International Business Machine
          Corporation.

          Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
          Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft
          Corporation.

          Sidekick is a trademark of Borland International Inc.

          Lotus and 1-2-3 are registered trademarks of Lotus
          Development Corporation.

          Metro is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.

          DESQview is a trademark of Quarterdeck Office Systems.

          U.S. Mail emblem, Express Mail, First-Class Mail, Priority
          Mail and United States Postal Service are among the
          registered trademarks, trademarks and service marks of the
          U.S. Postal Service.

          UPS logotype, Next Day Air and 2nd Day Air are registered
          trademarks of United Parcel Service.

          Federal Express, FedEx, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx
          Standard Overnight, FedEx Economy Two-Day Service are among
          registered trademarks and service marks of the Federal Express
          Corporation.


          MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

          IBM-PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or a true compatible with a minimum of
          256K, 1 floppy disk drive and a monochrome or color monitor.

          IBM PC-DOS or MS-DOS version 3.0 or greater is also
          required.

          In addition to the above requirements the electronic scale
          interface requires a COM1-4 port.



                                        9        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE




          INTRODUCTION
          ____________________________________________________________


          Pony Express applies to all businesses especially smaller
          ones.  This overview will help you relate it to yours.
          We realize that the subject matter is a rather dry one so as
          a reward for reading this intro, we have included several
          important tips that everyone can use.

          Let's face it, as businesses and individuals we all use the
          Postal Service.  Privatize it; they need more competition,
          you say?  Well I don't know how many telephone bills you get
          each month but who wants more complexity in their life.
          Let's digress for a moment.

          Many years ago the H&R Block company was founded here in
          Kansas City by two brothers who realized that people might
          pay money to get their taxes done rather than stand in long
          lines at the IRS offices.  Several years ago, we had a
          similar thought while standing in line at the Post Office.
          After all, the Postal Service needs just one thing from you,
          the correct postage for the service you want performed.

          Pony Express does just that.  For individuals or small
          businesses, it will get you out of the lines and back in
          your office.  For large businesses, it can streamline your
          mail and shipping rooms.  Pony Express is a sophisticated
          program that knows what the window clerk knows.  We call it
          "A Civil Servant in a box" Tm.

          Before we go on let's look at the Postal Service for what it
          really is.  Forget about the bills and junk mail they bring
          you.  It's not their fault, they were hired to do that.

          The U.S. Postal Service is the largest delivery system in
          the world.  The system works well and it works hard.  Even
          on holidays when you don't see your letter carrier, internal
          processing continues and it never stops.  Every day the
          system moves over 450 million pieces of mail thru 29,000
          domestic Post Offices.  They are at every address in the
          nation almost every day.

          And U.S. Postal rates are the lowest in the world.  The junk
          mail is analogous to a commercial on television in that it
          helps keep rates lower.

          No system is perfect but if you agree that for us to make
          the changes we may want is a feat similar to changing the
          rotation of the earth then it just makes good sense to learn
          more about how the system really works.


          PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE     10




                                                             CHAPTER 1
          ____________________________________________________________


          First let's take a minute to take the mystery out of the
          Postal rate types.


                        FOR IMPORTANT STUFF

               FIRST CLASS-   Letters
               PRIORITY MAIL- Packages       (*first class-zone rated)


                        FOR UNIMPORTANT STUFF

               THIRD CLASS-   Letters
               FOURTH CLASS-  Packages       (*parcel post)


          *Notice that we have bracketed the old names for these
          services because you will still hear some people refer to
          them this way.

          The above example is an easy way to mentally keep the
          services straight but it is somewhat oversimplified.
          While you and I may think in terms of letters and packages,
          the Postal Service really just looks at weight.  Don't
          worry, Pony Express thinks the same way.  In our example, we
          use the term "Letters" because First and Third Class rates
          refer to small weights.

          There are also options that you can use with these rate
          types.  "Special Delivery" gets delivered to you immediately
          upon receipt at your local Post Office.  "Registry" (that's
          how the Fed moves the nation's gold supply) means that the
          item is signed for and secured every step of the way.  A
          "Return Receipt" can be returned to you showing when, where,
          and to whom the item was delivered.  "Certified Mail" gives
          you proof of mailing and of course there are others.

          The beauty of this system is that you pay only for the
          options you need.  In addition, the rate structures are
          based on the distance the item travels rather than a single
          fee to send anywhere.  This is referred to as "Zone-Rated".








                                        11        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE




          INTRODUCTION
          ____________________________________________________________

          The bad news is that not all options apply to all rate
          types.  Some options feed on others and some are exclusive.
          When you use the Pony Express program, it watches every
          keystroke and applies the rules so you can think in terms
          of:
                      "Deliver it Sunday"
                      "It's worth $400.00 - Insure it!"
                      "I want a receipt"

          Pony Express figures zones, rates, option fees, and
          automatically applies discounts.  It also blocks out
          services that don't apply to your objective.  Remember, all
          you need to do is to affix the proper postage amount to pay
          for this transaction.

          Maybe now you can see why Pony Express helps sell a lot of
          postage machines.  If you don't have one, stamps work just
          fine.  Before we talk about other Pony Express features,
          here are some useful tips that can help anyone using mail
          services.

          1. The unsung hero of the Postal Service is Priority Mail.
          Priority Mail gets delivered to major cities within two days
          and outlying locations in three.  One of our customers saves
          $35,000 a year by doing this instead of expressing weekly
          sales reports to field salesmen.  For example, two pounds
          sent by Priority Mail is only $2.90.  You can even use it
          for letters and remember it also delivers on Saturday.
          Priority Mail stickers are available free from your Post
          Office.  Your item MUST display THIS STICKER (nothing else
          counts).  With this sticker and the proper postage, your
          item will receive expeditious delivery.

          If you're hesitant about using this service, I suggest you
          conduct your own test using Priority Mail with a Return
          Receipt so you can monitor the actual delivery date.  Many
          large companies are already doing this.

          2. Don't give your outgoing mail to the letter carrier when
          they deliver yours.  They have a whole day ahead of them
          before they get back to the Post Office.  You can easily add
          a day to the delivery by making this mistake.

          3. Drop off mail at a drop box but only one with a posted
          schedule.  Pay attention to the schedule because they are
          strictly adhered to.  Different boxes have different
          schedules so either shop the neighborhood or call the Post
          Office for schedules if you need flexibility.


          PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE     12




                                                             CHAPTER 1
          ____________________________________________________________


          4. Do NOT use the mail receptacles inside the Post Office.
          These do not have posted schedules so they are emptied as
          time allows.  Use the drop box outside.

          5. Use the morning mail for important items.  Most drop
          boxes have a morning schedule so you might consider batching
          morning mail and sending it out with someone from your
          office (early lunch, delivery person, etc.)  Here's why:

          Mail processing occurs in Networks (cycles), morning and
          afternoon.  After mail is collected it must be faced,
          cancelled and sorted; then it's got a plane to catch.  Many
          of the planes are commercial aircraft so your letter is
          working with the same schedule that you as a passenger do.
          Keep that in mind on your next plane trip when you hear the
          "Thud" up front.  Yep, you guessed it, the U.S. Mail is on-
          board!

          Remember, if it's important get it to the boxes on time
          (close doesn't count).

          To get the most from the Pony Express program we recommend
          that you try different transactions and experiment with
          different options on the Rate Screen.  For options or
          services that are new to you, just use the help screens.
          It's really easy and you'll see not just how smart the
          program is but also how much more you know.  Next, decide
          which services and options you want to use.  Write down any
          questions you have and contact your local Postal Customer
          Service Representative to get them resolved.

          From then on use the Pony Express program to figure the
          postage.  Apply the postage, make sure items are properly
          marked and use the drop box or the caller window at the Post
          Office.  Stay out of the lines, save time, and save money;
          it's that simple!

          And of course when you do have to go to the Post Office try
          not to giggle at the people in line, it's not polite.

          Basing rates on the distance moved (Zone Rating) and paying
          only for the options you need gives you both flexibility and
          the lowest cost.  We already know that from the Postal
          calculations.  One company in the private sector also uses a
          similar structure for it's services.  Because of this
          similarity we have included support for the United Parcel
          Service.  If your company uses UPS then the Pony Express
          program will save you even more time.

                                        13        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE




          INTRODUCTION
          ____________________________________________________________


          You probably also use Federal Express services for many of
          your shipments.  Starting with version 2.00 Pony Express
          includes comprehensive support for Federal Express rate types.

          Pony Express is a precision tool to help you where you need
          help and by making better use of the Postal system you use
          every day, you can save both time and frustration.  Just
          another way to make money with the PC you already own.



            RATES AND OPTIONS

          The Pony Express program provides complete support for the
          following rate types and options.

          United States Postal Service (USPS)

               RATES
          Express Mail-Post Office to Addressee
          First Class
          Priority Mail
          Third Class
          Fourth Class

               OPTIONS
          Insurance to $600.00 (Registry to $25,000.00)
          COD Fees
          Automatically includes Intra BMC Discounts
          Oversize Package Fees
          Return Receipt
          Special Delivery
          Special Handling
          Certified Mail
          Registered Mail


          United Parcel Service (UPS)

               RATES
          Next Day Air Letter
          Next Day Air
          2nd Day Air Letter
          2nd Day Air (except to Alaska)
          Ground Service (commercial and residential)




          PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE     14




                                                             CHAPTER 1
          ____________________________________________________________



          United Parcel Service (UPS) continued

               OPTIONS
          Insurance to $25,000.00
          COD Fees
          Oversize Package Fees
          Delivery Confirmation



          Federal Express Corporation (FEDEX)

               RATES
          Priority Overnight Letter
          Priority Overnight Service
          Standard Overnight Letter
          Standard Overnight Service
          Economy Two-Day Service

               OPTIONS
          Insurance to $25,000.00
          COD Fees
          Oversize Package Fees

























                                        15        PONY EXPRESS USER'S GUIDE




          INTRODUCTION
          ____________________________________________________________




          OTHER APPLICATION AREAS

          A lot of careful planning went into the design of the Pony
          Express program.  We took much of the knowledge of corporate
          mailing and shipping rooms and joined that with an intuitive
          program interface that anyone can easily learn and use.
          After you try Pony Express you may quickly see that there
          are other people in your company that should also be using
          it.
          Let's look at a couple of fictional situations to illustrate
          where Pony Express can really pay off.


          Scenario A:

          Dan Smith is a marketing manager for a small manufacturing
          company.  He needs to send a 16 pound display kit to another
          city 140 miles away.  Dan tells his secretary to make sure
          it arrives in time for the business show which is in a
          couple of days.  She quickly ships it using overnight air.

          With Pony Express, Dan's secretary interrupts the word
          processing application on her PC and activates Pony Express.
          Not only does she get competitive overnight air rates, but
          by using the Estimated Arrival screen, she sees that the
          shipment could arrive in one day using Fourth Class or UPS
          ground service.

          The cost savings from this one example could justify the
          total purchase price of the Pony Express Program.  Dan's
          secretary is then able to exit Pony Express and return to
          her letter, right where she left off.















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          Scenario B:


          Jim Stokes is an account representative for a company that
          sells micro-computer hardware by mail order.  Most of his
          sales are made over the phone.  His current customer wants
          to know the total order charges so he can prepare his check
          to cover the COD amount.  Jim tells his customer that he
          will check with the shipping department and call him right
          back.

          With Pony Express, Jim could have finished the order, saved
          a long distance phone call and prevented the interruption to
          the shipping department.  Transactions also work in reverse,
          so if Jim's customer was a Pony Express user, he could have
          figured the total charges by himself.



          With Pony Express you can:

               Quickly quote shipping charges, options and delivery
               dates internally or to customers.  Alternate origins
               allow you to figure charges from multiple warehouses
               or to calculate drop shipments.

               Markup or discount actual shipping charges.  Make your
               mail or shipping facility a profit center.  Charge back
               user departments for mail and shipping services.

               Calculate inbound charges and lead times.

               Set shipping charge standards for your own products.

               Use the transaction log to upload data to a host
               computer, print package labels, provide management
               reports or generate manifests.

               Audit Federal Express and UPS billing.

               Eliminate unnecessary expediting.



          As you learn more about Pony Express, you will be able to
          apply it to your own situations, so let's get started.


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          GETTING STARTED
          ____________________________________________________________


          The program distribution diskettes you received already
          contain everything you need to get started.  Thanks to a
          proprietary zone compression system developed by Melisco
          Marketing, the installation program will automatically
          configure the proper zone information that is unique to your
          area.  So don't worry about zone charts or rate schedules,
          just answer a few simple questions.

          Prior to installing Pony Express for the first time, you
          will need to make a copy of the Pony Express install and
          program distribution diskettes.  You should always work
          from the copy and store the original in a safe place.

          If you need assistance in making the copy, you should refer
          to the DOS FORMAT and DISKCOPY commands in your DOS
          reference manual.

          To make the proper rate calculations, Pony Express needs to
          know the ORIGIN SECTION that you ship from. The origin
          section consists of the first three digits of the zip code
          that you normally ship from.  Although you can dynamically
          change the origin, this will be the default.

          NOTE- If you're in a hurry to get started, then you will be
          happy to know that during installation, the origin section
          (question 1) is the only response that does not have a
          default answer.  You can always use the installation program
          to modify your responses at a later time.  The default
          answers are adequate for most users.

          During installation you will be asked to choose the PROGRAM
          MODE.  The mode that you choose should be based on your
          frequency of use and the hardware/software configuration of
          your computer.

          When the Pony Express program is active (doing work for
          you), it requires approximately 133K of your computer's main
          memory.  To help you get the most from both the program and
          your machine's resources, we have included four different
          program modes to give you maximum flexibility.  If you are
          using an older version of DOS and you need more available
          memory, then we suggest that you upgrade to DOS 5.0.

          NOTE- Memory requirements for the scale interface version are
          the same as above.




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          Mode A allows you to use Pony Express as a stand-alone
          program.  It will use main memory only when active.  When
          you exit the program, all of your computer's main memory is
          returned to you.  It must be loaded each time it is used,
          the same way as most word processors, spreadsheet programs,
          etc..  This should be your choice if you plan to use Pony
          Express within an "operating environment" such as Microsoft
          Windows or DESQview.  Pony Express version 2.00 was developed
          and tested in Microsoft Windows 3.x.

          Mode R will keep the program memory resident.  After it is
          loaded the first time (after power-up) you can activate it
          by pressing the "Hot Keys" (discussed later in this
          chapter).  Unlike the other three modes, mode R does not
          return memory to you, even when the program is not active.
          This is the default mode.

          Mode S is similar to mode R but allows you to use extended
          memory (beyond 640K) or a hard disk as a swapping media.
          When the program is not active, most of the program is
          swapped (stored) on the swapping media.

          All but approximately 6K of main memory is returned to you.
          If your computer does have extended memory, then using part
          of it as a VDISK (see your DOS manual) and specifying
          program mode S is an ideal choice.  If you do not have
          extended memory, you can also use a hard disk.  Although
          swapping to a hard disk results in a somewhat longer time to
          activate, it is still very acceptable for most users.

          Mode E can be used by users that have a LIM (Lotus, Intel,
          Microsoft) EMS memory option installed.  Operationally, it
          works like mode S.

          Program modes R, E, S, of the Pony Express can be unloaded
          to free-up DOS memory for use by other applications without
          re-booting the system.  You can unload the Pony Express
          program by pressing ALT-U when the program is in use or by
          typing PEINIT /U from the DOS command line.  Error checking
          is also performed to prevent you from loading the program
          more than once.

          **IMPORTANT**  BE SURE IF YOU ATTEMPT TO UNLOAD PONY
          EXPRESS, THAT IT WAS INVOKED FROM THE DOS PROMPT AND NOT IN
          THE MIDDLE OF ANOTHER PROGRAM.  ALSO, IF YOU USE OTHER
          MEMORY RESIDENT PROGRAMS BE SURE TO UNLOAD THEM IN A LAST
          LOADED/FIRST UNLOADED SEQUENCE.


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          GETTING STARTED
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          INSTALLING PONY EXPRESS



          Put the install diskette in drive A.

          Type: A:

          Press: RETURN



          For users with a hard disk.

          Type: PEINST C:

          NOTE- If your hard disk is not drive C then substitute that
          drive letter.  The install utility will create/use a
          directory called \PONY on the drive that you specify.

          Press: RETURN



          For users without a hard disk.

          Type: PEINST

          Press: RETURN

















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          INSTALLATION QUESTIONS

          Much of the following information is also provided in the
          help line at the bottom of the installation screen.

          1.  Origin section-
          Enter the first three digits of the zip code that you will
          be shipping from.

          2.  Program mode (R, A, E, S)-

              Enter R if you want to use as a memory resident program.

              Enter A if you want to use as a stand-alone program.

              Enter E if you have Lotus/Intel/Microsoft EMS memory.

              Enter S if you want to swap the Pony Express program
               from and to your hard disk or to a VDISK (virtual disk,
               also known as a Ram disk).

          Note- If you choose E or S you must be using DOS 3.0 or a
          later version.

          3.  Monitor default color-
          If you are installing for the first time we recommend that
          you use the default values.  This is discussed in more
          detail in Chapter 3.

          4.  Monitor snow check-
          Some color adapters (IBM color graphics for example) flicker
          during direct screens writes.  If you encounter this problem
          then you should respond Y to this question.

          5.  Show first-
          When you use the Pony Express rate screen and you press the
          F1 key, the shipment configuration details will be shown for
          Federal Express, UPS or USPS.  This response determines which
          one you see first.  For instance, if most of the rate
          information that you need is for UPS or Federal Express then
          you would use 1.

          6.  Return receipt/Delivery confirmation type-
          This field is used to determine which rate to use for the
          kind of proof of delivery receipt you will use for UPS and USPS
          shipments.
                       0=Minimal Support
                       1=Full Detail
                       3=Full Detail Mail Center

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          Minimal support charges will include:
          USPS return receipt showing who and when delivered.
          UPS delivery confirmation base charge only.

          Full Detail charges will include:
          USPS return receipt showing who, when and where delivered.
          UPS delivery confirmation base charge and signature charge.

          Full Detail Mail Center:
          If you are a mail center you probably want the UPS delivery
          confirmation to go to your customer instead of back to your
          address.  There is an additional charge for this service from
          UPS.  If you select option three this charge will be included.

          Please note that option two is meant for expansion and not
          shown above.  Choosing option two in this version will give
          you the same result as option zero.


          7.  Commercial Insurance-
          If you are a frequent shipper, then you may have your own
          insurance to cover loss or damage to the items that you
          ship.  If you do, then answer Y.  If you plan to use only
          the insurance available from FEDEX, UPS or USPS then respond
          N for no.

          8.  Deductible to insure-
          You will be asked this question only if you responded Y to
          question number 7.  If you have a deductible amount that you
          would like to insure using FEDEX, UPS or USPS insurance, then
          enter that amount.  Whole dollars are assumed, so use the
          decimal point for fractional dollars.

          After you have completed the above questions, you will be
          asked if you have any changes.  Any response other than N
          will take you back to question number 1.


          SELECTING THE "HOT KEYS"

          If you selected R, E, or S as your program mode then you
          will be asked to select a hot key.  This is the combination
          of keys that you will press to activate (call up) the Pony
          Express program.  Your Hot Key selection should be one of
          the following.

                 Alt- A thru Z (except U, O or C)
                 Alt- 0 thru 9 or - or =
                 Alt- F3 thru F10
                 Shift- F1 thru F10 (except F2)
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          Also make sure that you use keys that do not conflict with
          other memory resident programs that you own.

          NOTE- You will be asked this question twice in succession to
          verify that you are satisfied with your selection.


          DISK SWAPPING INFORMATION

          If you selected S as your program mode, then you will be
          asked for the drive and directory to use for disk swapping.
          Just press enter if you want to use the default.  If you
          have a VDISK with space available, it would be an ideal
          choice.  It is also possible to use diskette storage but
          this will result in degraded performance.


          NETWORK USERS

          Please make sure that DOS SHARE is loaded on your work-
          station.  Many networks load this automatically but if
          your not sure, try loading it anyway.  DOS will let you
          know if it's already there.


























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          USING PONY EXPRESS
          ____________________________________________________________



          USING PONY EXPRESS


          Each time you power-up or re-boot your PC, you will need to
          load the Pony Express program into main memory prior to
          using it.

          PROGRAM INITIALIZATION

          In order to load (initialize) the program:

          NOTE- If you just finished installation, you may skip the
          next paragraph.

          The installed drive should be the default drive.  If you
          installed Pony Express on the diskette make sure that it is
          in the default drive.  Hard disk users should make sure that
          they are in the root directory.  If you are not sure then
          type CD\ and press the Return key.


          Type: PE

          Press: RETURN

          It will take a few seconds for the program to load and
          structure its configuration data.  If you selected mode A
          (stand-alone) as the program mode, then you will already see
          the Data Entry screen.  If you selected a mode other than
          mode A, then pay particular attention to the box at the
          bottom of your screen.  Any errors encountered during
          initialization will show-up there.  If you have error
          messages you can refer to appendix A.  If you prefer to
          start Pony Express from your Autoexec.bat file be sure to
          add a line in your Autoexec similar to "CALL PE.BAT".


          ACTIVATE PONY EXPRESS (applies to program modes R, E, S)

          Once you have initialized the program, you may call it up
          anytime (provided enough memory is available) by pressing
          the "Hot Keys" that you specified during installation.  If
          you just finished installation you should press them now.
          Keep in mind that the "Hot Keys" also act as a toggle to
          take you immediately back to your previous application from
          any Pony Express screen.


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          MOVING BETWEEN SCREENS

          There are three layers of screens that support the Pony
          Express program.  By pressing F2 (function key 2), you can
          move forward from the Data Entry screen to the Rate screen.
          Press F2 again and you will move to the Estimated Arrival
          screen.  To go back to a previous screen, just press ESC
          (Escape key).

          NOTE- By pressing the ESC key when you are at the Data Entry
          screen, you will exit from Pony Express and return to your
          previous task.

          A faster way to move between screens is to use the plus and
          minus keys to move forward and backward between screens.
          Using minus also keeps you from inadvertently exiting the
          program.



          ADJUSTING THE SCREEN

          The screen can be adjusted to display in different vertical
          positions.  This can be useful if you need to see information
          from a background screen.  Example- You've called up Pony
          Express from an order entry application and you need to see
          the ship-to zip code.  You can make this adjustment by
          pressing CTRL+PAGE UP or CTRL+PAGE DOWN.  This can be done at
          anytime as long as you are not in help or logging modes.


          CHANGING SCREEN COLORS

          To change the screen background and text colors you must:

          Be at the Data Entry screen.

          All data entry fields should be cleared.  You can press F3
          to do this.

          Press ALT+C.  The cursor will disappear indicating that you
          are in color change mode.







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          Use the CURSOR UP/CURSOR DOWN keys to change the text color.
          Then, use the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN keys to change the
          background color.  NOTE- Most monochrome monitors will not
          change with each key press so a little experimentation is
          necessary.

          NOTE- The color number that you have selected will show at
          the bottom of the Data Entry screen.  If you want to make
          this change permanently, then write this number down and use
          it as the monitor default color in the installation program.
          The change that you just made will stay in effect as long as
          the program resides in memory.

          Press the ESC key to select the color.  The cursor will then
          return to normal.

































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          DATA ENTRY SCREEN
          ____________________________________________________________


          DATA ENTRY FIELDS

          The left side of the Data Entry screen contains the
          following fields:

          To Section- (always required)

          You should enter the first three digits of the zip code that
          you are shipping to.  Sections are always checked for
          validity.

          Weight- Lbs or Ozs (always required)

          Enter the shipping weight in pounds or ounces or both
          (example 5 lbs, 2 ozs).  Valid pounds are between 0 and 150
          and valid ounces are between 0 and 16.  The maximum total
          weight for a shipment must not exceed 150 pounds.  If you
          have the electronic scale interface you will see the word
          "Scale" instead of weight and a rotating slash (/) that
          indicates the scale is operational.  The slash will slow
          or momentarily stop any time motion is detected on the scale.
          Pony Express constantly monitors the scale port and updates
          the weight display even when you are busy entering data.

          Declared Value- (optional)

          Used for insurance fees and Registered Mail fees.  This
          should be the market value or replacement cost of the
          shipment.  The program uses this field to determine the fee
          for the amount of FEDEX, UPS or USPS insurance you require.
          If during installation you responded Y to the commercial
          insurance question, then it will calculate the fees based on
          the Deductible to Insure, instead of the entire Declared
          Value.  Values up to $25,000.00 are supported.  Whole
          dollars are assumed.  Use the decimal point for fractional
          values.

          Note- In order to use Registered Mail, the Declared Value
          field must contain a value greater than zero.

          COD amount- (optional)

          This is the amount to be collected from the recipient at the
          time the shipment is delivered.  This amount should exclude
          freight.  The Rate Screen provides a separate column (Total
          COD) which totals this amount plus any shipping fees.
          Values up to $25,000.00 are supported.  Whole dollars are
          assumed.  Use the decimal point for fractional values.

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          ALTERNATE ORIGINS


          Notice that the current origin is shown on the right side of
          data entry screen.  The default origin is the one that you
          chose during installation.  You may want to make calculations
          for shipments from other warehouses or for drop shipments
          direct from a vendor to a customer.  To change the origin
          from the default to another origin press ALT-O and you will
          be prompted for the new origin.  This one simple change
          will adjust all rate, zone and Estimated arrival information.
          This new origin remains in effect until changed or until
          the Pony Express program is reloaded.


          OPTION KEY STATUS


          The right side of the Data Entry screen shows the current
          status (Off or On) of the Option keys, these keys are
          explained in detail later in the chapter 5 section titled
          "Rate Screen".



          FUNCTION KEYS ACTIVE


          F5- F10 are discussed in the "Rate Screen" chapter.

          F1- The help mode, shows a brief description of each data
          entry field.  Once you are in the help mode you may use the
          PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN keys to scroll information.  To exit help
          mode press the ESC key.

          F2- May be pressed anytime after a valid Section and Weight
          have been entered.  This performs the rate calculations and
          displays the Rate Screen.

          F3- Will reset all data entry fields to zero and return the
          status of any active option keys (F5 - F10) to Off.

          F4- Displays the current version number and technical support
          information.

          Remember- To exit the Pony Express program and return to
          your previous task just press the ESC key.

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          DATA ENTRY SCREEN
          ____________________________________________________________


          SPECIAL NOTE FOR ELECTRONIC SCALE USERS.

          As you proceed to the Rate Screen and other functions in
          Pony Express keep in mind that the program is still watching
          the scale.  When it detects zero again Pony Express assumes
          that the transaction is complete and automatically returns to
          the data entry screen to help save you some time.

          Pony Express also watches for negative scale weights that can
          result from changes in temperature, etc. and will automatically
          reset the scale to zero when this occurs.






































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          RATE SCREEN
          ____________________________________________________________


          RATE SCREEN

          Note- To access the Rate screen you must have already
          entered a valid section and weight on the Data Entry screen,
          then pressed F2 or keypad plus.

          Pony Express will have already performed automatic zone
          lookup and rate calculations.  It will also have considered
          weight and optional insurance or COD requirements of your
          transaction.  For services that don't meet your objective,
          the rates will be flagged as -n/a- (not available).  If you
          choose additional options on this screen, Pony Express will
          continue to apply the rules, blocking inappropriate rates
          and determining the correct rates and fees.  The chargeable
          amount for each service is shown in the Basic Cost column.

          The Rate Screen also shows zone information (ZN) which is a
          real time saver for anyone responsible for keeping a UPS log
          book.

          To the right of the Basic Cost column is the Total COD
          column.  This is the total of the COD amount that you
          entered on the Data Entry screen, plus the shipping
          charges that have been calculated for that service.  This
          column will also be flagged -n/a- if a particular shipping
          rate no longer applies.


          OPTION KEY MATRIX

          The right half of the Rate Screen is a matrix showing the
          Option keys available, not available, and in-use for each of
          the services. Three different characters are used in the
          matrix:

           .  means that the option does not apply to this
          type of service.

           -  means that the option does apply to this
          service but it is not currently being used.

           + means that the option does apply to this service
          and it is currently in use.






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          You can toggle the options On or Off by pressing the
          Option keys (F5-F10).  They are labeled above the column
          heading.  When an option is toggled On, two things happen:

          The Basic Cost and Total COD columns will now include the
          fee for this service.  The + will be shown in the
          appropriate Option column.

          Any service that does not support an option that you have
          selected will be flagged as -n/a-.



          By setting the Option keys, you are letting Pony Express
          guide you to the rates that are valid for your shipment.
          This helps take the guesswork out of what rate to use and
          when to use it.



          SHIPPING INFORMATION WINDOW

          This important feature shows all of the details of the
          current shipment.

          The Shipping Information Window is the first thing you see
          when you press the help (F1) key.  There are actually two
          windows, one for FEDEX, UPS and the other is used for USPS
          information.  Once you are in help mode you can:

          Press F1 again to see the second Shipping Information
          Window.  NOTE- If rates for both USPS and FEDEX, UPS are
          available, the first one that you see (when you press F1 the
          first time) is determined by your response to the "Show First"
          question during installation.  Example- A user who ships
          mostly with FEDEX or UPS would have responded with a 1 to the
          "Show First" question during installation.  As long as a FEDEX
          or UPS rate is available, the FEDEX, UPS Shipping Information
          Window would always appear first when F1 is pressed.


          Press keys 1-C, F4-F10.  Since you are in help mode you can
          use these keys to display help information about a service
          or option.

          To exit the help mode, press the ESC key.



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          RATE SCREEN
          ____________________________________________________________

          OPTION KEY - COLUMN HEADINGS

          Lg/P  (Oversize Package)
          When you choose this option, you should have a specific rate
          in mind.  Examples of oversize packages are:

          First Class- Mail weighing one ounce or less that is longer
          than 11-1/2 inches or higher than 6-1/8 inches or thickness
          greater than 1/4 inch.

          Priority Mail- A parcel weighing less than 15 pounds and
          measuring over 84" in length and girth.

          Fourth Class- A parcel weighing more than 35 pounds or more
          than 34" in length or more than 17" in width or height.  You
          should also use this option if you are shipping an item that
          is high in density (a paint can etc.), using Fourth Class
          mail.

          All UPS Rates- A parcel weighing less than 25 pounds and
          over 84" in length and girth.

          All FEDEX Rates- A parcel weighing less than 30 pounds and
          over 130" in length and girth or exceeds 108" in length.

          Rr/Dc (Return Receipt/Delivery Confirmation)

          This will add in the fee for a proof of delivery document
          that is to be returned to you when your shipment has been
          delivered to the recipient.

          The USPS Return Receipt is available in two types.  Both of
          them show to whom and when delivered, but only one shows the
          actual address where delivered.  The fee that Pony Express
          includes in the basic cost depends on which type (Return
          Receipt Type) that you specified during installation.

          The UPS Delivery Confirmation fee will be added into the
          applicable UPS Basic Cost when this option is selected.
          If you selected full detail during installation this charge
          also includes confirmation signature.

          Sp-D (Special Delivery)
          The USPS special delivery fee will be included in the Basic
          Cost for rates that support this option.

          Sp-Hd (Special Handling)
          The USPS special handling fee will be included in the Basic
          Cost for rates that support this option.

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          Cert (Certified Mail)
          The USPS certified mail fee will be included in the Basic
          Cost for rates that support this option.  Certified Mail
          provides the mailer with a receipt when the item is mailed.

          Regr (Registered Mail)
          The USPS registered mail fee will be included in the Basic
          Cost for rates that support this option.  Registered mail
          provides tracking for a shipment from acceptance to
          delivery.  To calculate the registered mail fee, Pony
          Express uses the entire Declared Value of the shipment.
          The USPS insurance requirement is based on that same value
          unless you responded Y to the commercial insurance questions
          during installation.  If you did, then the insurance
          requirement is based on an amount up to the Deductible
          to Insure that you specified.


          FUNCTION KEYS ACTIVE

          F1- Pressing this key will put you in the help mode.  When
          you initially enter help mode, the first thing shown is the
          the Shipping Information Window.

          F2- Allows you to move to the next screen (Estimated
          Arrival).

          F3- Clears (turns off) any of the Option keys that are
          currently selected (toggled on).  This works the same way
          as toggling off the individual option.  NOTE- Any fees
          associated with the Option keys are backed out of the
          Basic Cost and Total COD fields.  Also, any rates that were
          flagged -n/a- because of these options will be restored to
          their normal state.

          F4- Toggles between standard rates and "flat rate envelope"
          rates.  FRE rates include Express Mail, Priority Mail, Federal
          Express Priority Overnight Letter, Standard Overnight Letter
          , UPS Next Day Air Letter, 2nd Day Air Letter.  Special
          envelopes must be ordered from the carrier.  Standard rates
          are the default.  When FRE is toggled on "FRE" will show in
          the service description. Pony Express assumes a practical
          weight maximum of 5 pounds when FRE is on.  FEDEX FRE weight
          is checked for 8 ozs or less.






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          RATE SCREEN
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          MARKUP/MARKDOWN SUPPORT

          An advanced feature of Pony Express is the ability to markup
          or discount rates and fees.  This is a feature that can help
          any business not just mail centers.  By using Markup/Markdown
          you can get very precise in shipping charges to your customers
          instead of just tacking on a flat fee to cover shipping and
          handling.  Also, you may consider using Markup/Markdown to
          turn your mail or shipping facility into a profit center,
          or subsidize part of a departmental usage.

          Markup/Markdown is a very comprehensive system with three
          different levels and you can mix and match what you need.

          Range Checking-
          First rates are checked against ranges so you can say for
          example if it's between a penny and ten dollars then add
          one dollar.  You can also use a percent instead of a fixed
          amount.

          Flat Fees-
          Next flat fees are added based on the option keys that are
          active.  For example, you may want to add fifty cents for
          the time it takes you to fill out the COD paperwork or
          maybe a quarter for an oversize package to help pay for
          the chiropractor.  One flat rate can be used to add to every
          transaction.  This can be used as a minimum regardless
          of the other options.

          Option/1 Option/2 keys-
          The final level is based on the status (on or off) of the
          Option/1 Option/2 keys.  The status of these keys is changed
          by pressing ALT-F1 or ALT-F2 respectively.  When these keys
          are toggled on then the amount from the previous calculations
          is either increased or decreased by a percentage or fixed
          amount depending on which method you use.  One could be used
          to cover additional labor on a night shift.  The other might
          be used for a preferred customer discount.  The status of
          Option/1 and Option/2 are indicated on the upper-left hand
          corner of the rate screen.

          But how do we tell how much money we're making?  Just press
          ALT-M from the rate screen.  TAADAAAH!  Now you can see your
          actual cost and the profit from this transaction.  Incidentally,
          this is great for what-if games.  Press ALT-M again and your
          back to your rates.

          And remember, all three levels can also be discounts.
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                                                             CHAPTER 5
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          Everything that we have discussed concerning Markup/Markdown
          is controlled by the parameters in the file PEMARKUP.DTA.
          The file can be easily modified with your favorite text editor.
          It is heavily commented as to what each field is used for.

          Pony Express is shipped with all parameters set to zero so
          the rates you see are actual rates.


          TRANSACTION LOGGING

          Another advanced feature of the Pony Express program is
          transaction logging.  If you have ever looked at a manifest
          system then you'll appreciate what we are doing here.
          Transaction logging allows you to write selected transactions
          to disk for use with spreadsheets, report writers, database
          programs or upload transactions to a host computer to tie
          back actual shipping charges.  Pony Express serves as the
          "Manifest Engine" Tm to take care of the tough part.  Refer
          to the file layouts section of this manual for information
          about the transaction record that is generated.

          If you are going to use these transactions as input to another
          system then you would probably just want to enter the reference
          number to complete the transaction.  This information (probably
          an order number) would be enough to tie charges back to the
          the customers invoice.  But what if you don't have these systems
          in place?  That's why we have included many other optional
          data entry fields such as name and address, etc..  The log file
          also maintains data constants such as FEDEX id or UPS shipper
          number.  And yes, we remembered to include profit from Markup
          /Markdown.

          So even if you don't have other systems in place, you can
          print package labels, FEDEX forms and all the management
          reports you want.  The log file PELOGTRN.LOG is a comma
          delimited ascii file so you can do a lot with a spreadsheet
          program or you may want to purchase a simple database program
          such as Microsoft Works or PC-File.

          When you are in the Rate Screen, select any options that you
          need then press the letter (1-C) of the rate type that you want
          to use.  When the Transaction Logging screen appears, fill in
          the fields that you require, then press F2 to write the
          transaction to the log file.  You can exit the transaction
          entry by pressing escape in case you want to select a different
          rate.

          At this time we should also mention the fact that the first
          time that you use the log facility, you will be prompted for
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          RATE SCREEN
          ____________________________________________________________



          the beginning transaction number and data constants that should
          be written to each record.  After that you can change the
          constants, the beginning transaction number and reset the log
          file to zero at anytime by pressing F3.

          Network Administrators please note-
          In order to clear the log file the user must have WRITE access
          privilege to the PENETWK.DTA file.  This was done to prevent
          unauthorized resets to the log file.

          If you are processing many items for the same invoice,
          customer, etc. then you will appreciate the F4 (Duplicate
          Previous) key.  Pressing F4 will duplicate the contents of
          the last record written so that you can make modifications
          if necessary before pressing F2 to complete this transaction.

          After you press F2, Pony Express assumes that the transaction
          is complete and returns you to the Data Entry screen.


          RATE PASTE

          If you are using Pony Express as a memory resident program
          you can press shift F2 instead of F2 to log the transaction
          ,exit Pony Express and paste the rate into a document such
          as an order entry screen.  If you don't use the Transaction
          Logging facility, you can do the same thing by using shift
          1-C from the Rate Screen.




















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          ESTIMATED ARRIVAL SCREEN
          ____________________________________________________________



          ESTIMATED ARRIVAL SCREEN

          This screen was developed to help you estimate how long your
          shipment will be in transit.  This can be very useful for
          zone-rated services such as UPS ground or USPS Priority Mail
          or Fourth Class.  There is a tendency sometimes to use an
          expedited service rather than taking the time to make our
          own estimations.  Frequent shippers usually make some quick
          mental calculations, but allowing for such variables as
          week-ends or the fact that the shipment may not go out for a
          couple of days, can make this a very difficult task.  Zone
          rated services give you the most for your shipping dollar
          because the rates are structured around the actual distance
          moved.

          When you are working with very tight delivery dates then you
          will probably want to use services such as Federal Express
          Overnight, USPS Express Mail or UPS Next Day Air.  These
          services are built around expedited delivery requirements.
          Certainly, this costs more but if you're currently using these
          services then you already know how competitive they are with
          the rest of the industry.

          REMEMBER- YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF:

               How much delivery flexibility do I have?

               How far is the shipment going to travel?

          If you do that, you're in for some pleasant surprises.



          ESTIMATED ARRIVAL - THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

          It may seem at first that estimating delivery is similar to
          predicting the weather.  To a certain extent that is true,
          otherwise there wouldn't be as much of a market for
          expedited services.  However, there are consistencies in
          work schedules, flight schedules, and truck routes that
          provide stability to our calculations.







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                                                             CHAPTER 6
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          Pony Express goes way beyond rough distance calculations.
          It makes allowances for such things as week-end delivery,
          and movement.  It is also Option key sensitive, so things
          like special delivery will improve the schedule.

          As long as you don't get "analysis paralysis" and use some
          common sense, we believe you will find that the Estimated
          Arrival Screen is a great tool to help you get more from
          your shipping dollars.


          SCREEN LAYOUT

          You can get to the Estimated Arrival Screen by pressing F2
          or keypad plus at the Rate Screen.  Looking at the Estimated
          Arrival Screen, you will notice that the left-most portion
          of the screen shows the same Basic Cost information as the
          Rate Screen. To the right of the Basic Cost column there are
          eleven column headings showing both the day of the week and
          the date.  The first column is always assumed to be the day
          that the shipment is ready to leave.


          THE SYMBOLS

          There are three different types of symbols used to show the
          estimated arrival:

          |  Used to show the day the shipment is able to
          leave your location.  Normally this will show under the
          left-most day/date column unless it must be moved forward to
          allow for Sat/Sun etc.

          >  This symbol always represents the most probable
          delivery day.

          $  Used to indicate that Saturday delivery is available for
          an additional fee.









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          ESTIMATED ARRIVAL SCREEN
          ____________________________________________________________


          [ ]  Used to show a range of delivery days with
          equal probability.  The left bracket means "from" and the
          right indicates "to".

          Dashes are used to connect these symbols along the
          horizontal line.

          VARYING THE SHIP DATE

          When you use the Pony Express program the first time
          (after loading the program into memory) the left-most
          day/date column will show today's day/date (providing the
          system date has been properly set).  Since the left-most
          column is always assumed to be the day available for
          shipment, this would indicate that it is ready for shipment
          today.  Many times, this will not be the case.  It could be
          too late in the day or you may need a day or two to process
          an order.

          By using the CURSOR RIGHT key, you can move the ship date
          forward up to 10 days.  Once you have advanced the ship
          date, you can backup 1 day at a time by using the CURSOR
          LEFT key or use F3 to immediately get back to today.
          Once you move the ship date forward it will stay there
          unless you specifically change it.
























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                                                       ERROR MESSAGES
          ___________________________________________________________


          APPENDIX A - ERROR MESSAGES


          DURING INSTALLATION


          Files are missing from the program disk-

          One or more files on the program disk has been corrupted.
          You should use the distribution copy of the program disk to
          make a new working-copy and then restart the installation
          procedure.


          Invalid drive spec-

          The drive letter that has been entered on the DOS command
          line is invalid.



          DURING INITIALIZATION


          Configuration file not available-

          The configuration file ("PECONFIG.DTA") must be located in
          the default directory.  If the file has been accidentally
          erased, you can re-run the installation program to create a
          new one.  Be sure to start Pony Express by typing PE from
          the DOS command line.  If you start it from your own batch
          file such as AUTOEXEC, use the DOS command CALL to start PE.


          Error in SWAP file creation-

          You have selected S as your program mode and the drive that
          you specified as your swap drive doesn't have enough
          available space.  You should select a different drive,
          program mode or you should free-up space on the current swap
          drive.  There should be approximately 266K available on the
          swap drive.


          Not enough EMS memory available-

          You will probably want to select a different program mode.


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          ERROR MESSAGES
          ____________________________________________________________



          EMS support requires DOS 3.0 or later-

          Either upgrade to a later version of DOS or select a
          different program mode.


          SWAP support requires DOS 3.0 or later-

          Either upgrade to a later version of DOS or select a
          different program mode.






































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                                                 PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY
          ____________________________________________________________



          APPENDIX B - PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY


          These considerations apply when you are using Pony Express
          in program modes R, E, S.


          SIDEKICK USERS-

          You should always load (initialize) the Pony Express program
          before you load Sidekick.  As with any memory resident
          program, you should make sure that there is no "Hot Key"
          conflict between the programs.


          LOTUS USERS-

          Lotus 1-2-3 release 1A does not use the BIOS to set the
          video mode.  This causes a problem for any memory resident
          program (including Lotus Metro) that attempts to save the
          Lotus screen.  Pony Express will operate correctly; however,
          it will not be able to properly restore the Lotus screen.
          This situation does not occur in newer versions of Lotus 1-
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          FILE LAYOUTS
          ____________________________________________________________

          APPENDIX C - FILE LAYOUTS

                   MARKUP/MARKDOWN CONTROL FILE (PEMARKUP.DTA)


          THIS FILE IS USED FOR MARKUP OR DISCOUNTING.
          ** MAKE SURE YOU MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF THIS FILE BEFORE YOU
          MODIFY IT.**

          The following fields will be added or subtracted for each
          transaction.
               ***NOTE Position 13 must be either plus or minus.***
          Decimal positions are implied. For example 0099 means 00.99

          FLAT  = 0000+    | Add to each transaction always
          COD   = 0000+    | Add if there is a COD amount
          INS   = 0000+    | Add if there is an insurance amount
          TOG4  = 0000+    | Add if using a flat rate envelope
          TOG5  = 0000+    | Add if Large Package is toggled on
          TOG6  = 0000+    | Add if Rr/Dc is toggled on
          TOG7  = 0000+    | Add if Sp-D is toggled on
          TOG8  = 0000+    | Add if Sp-Hd is toggled on
          TOG9  = 0000+    | Add if Cert is toggled on
          TOG10 = 0000+    | Add if Reg is toggled on
          OPTN1 = 0000+    | Add if AltF1 key is toggled on
          OPTN2 = 0000+    | Add if AltF2 key is toggled on

          If you want OPTN1 and OPTN2 to use a percent then use +% or -%



          These fields are range fields that can be added or subtracted for
          each transaction. You can use one or all of these 10 ranges but
          you must use them in order from RANGE1 to RANGE10.
               ***NOTE Position 16 must be either plus or minus.***
          Decimal positions are implied. For example 0099 means 00.99

          RANGE1  < 00000+0000%     | For example:
          RANGE2  < 00000+0000%     |
          RANGE3  < 00000+0000%     |   RANGE1  < 00999+0100% means add
          RANGE4  < 00000+0000%     |   1.00% to an amount less then $9.99
          RANGE5  < 00000+0000%     |
          RANGE6  < 00000+0000%     |   Without the percent sign the same
          RANGE7  < 00000+0000%     |   example means add $1.00 to an
          RANGE8  < 00000+0000%     |   an amount less than $10.00
          RANGE9  < 00000+0000%     |
          RANGE10 < 00000+0000%     |

          *******END OF FILE*********

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                                                          FILE LAYOUTS
          ____________________________________________________________


                   LOGGED TRANSACTIONS FILE LAYOUT (PELOGTRN.LOG)

          Constant/1      | UPS Shipper number for example.
          Constant/2      | UPS Pickup number for example.
          Constant/3      | FedX account number for example.
          Sys/Date        | System Date
          Trans/No.       | Incremented by one with each transaction.
          Ref/No.         | User data such as invoice number
          Aux/Ref/1       | User data such as airbill number
          Aux/Ref/2       | User data such billing reference info
          Dept.           | User data if needed
          Attention       | Contact Name
          Company/Name    | Company Name
          Address         | Address info
          City            | City
          State           | State
          Zip             | Zip Code
          Telephone       | Telephone
          Service         | Service type code 1-C from the rate screen.
          FRE             | Contains + if FRE toggled on
          Org/Section     | Origin Section
          Dst/Section     | Destination Section
          Zone            | Zone
          Lbs             | Pounds entered
          Ozs             | Ounces entered
          Total/Wgt.      | Weight adjusted upward
          Decl/Value      | Declared Value entered
          COD/Amount      | COD Amount entered
          Excess/Val      | Value to insure, net of deductible
          Basic/Cost      | Basic Cost
          Total/COD       | Total COD amount
          Profit          | Profit/Loss from markup/markdown
          Lg/P            | Contains + if toggled on
          Rr/Dc           | Contains + if toggled on
          Sp-D            | Contains + if toggled on
          Sp-Hd           | Contains + if toggled on
          Cert            | Contains + if toggled on
          Regr            | Contains + if toggled on
          AltF1           | Contains + if toggled on
          AltF2           | Contains + if toggled on









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          FILE LAYOUTS
          ____________________________________________________________


                   FEDERAL EXPRESS RATE FILE LAYOUT (PEFEDX.DTA)

          If you have special corporate rates from Federal Express and
          need to modify the default rates you can use a text editor to
          modify the file "PEFEDX.DTA".

          Records one thru one hundred fifty represent their respective
          weights thru one hundred fifty pounds.

          In each record the rates are all five position and from left
          to right represent Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, and
          Second Day Economy Service.  Each record is seventeen positions
          and every rate is five positions.  The rates are separated by
          commas and any rate less than five positions must be padded
          on the left by zeros (example $9.95 would be 00995).

          In addition to the above there are two other records in the
          FEDEX rate file.

          Record 151 contains:

                      Field one: = Priority Overnight Letter rate
                      Field two: = Standard Overnight Letter rate
                      Field three: = The amount at which the insurance
                                     rate per $100.00 starts.
          Record 152 contains:

                      Field one: = The minimum insurance charge
                      Field two: = The insurance fee per $100.00
                      Field three: = The COD fee



















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          INDEX

                    (A)

          Activate Pony Express, 22, 24
          Alaska, 14
          Alternate Origins, 2, 17, 29
          Autoexec, starting from, 24, 43


                    (B)

          Basic Cost, 32


                    (C)

          Cert, 35
          Certified Mail, 11, 14, 35
          COD amount, 28
          COD Fees, 14
          Command Line Unload, 3, 19
          Current version, 29


                    (D)

          Data constants, 37
          Data Entry screen, 28
          Declared Value, 28, 35
          Deductible, 22
          Default Origin, 18, 21
          Delivery Confirmation, 15, 21, 34
          DESQview, 19
          Discounts, 36
          DOS 5.0, 18
          DOS SHARE, 23
          Duplicate Previous, 38


                    (E)

          Economy Two-Day Service, 15
          Electronic scale, 28, 30
          EMS memory, 19
          Error Messages, 43
          Estimated Arrival, 40
          Express Mail, 14, 35





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                    (F)

          Federal Express, 2
          Fedex id, 37
          FedEx rate modification, 48
          First Class, 11, 14, 34
          Flat Fees, 36
          Flat rate envelope, 35
          Fourth Class, 11, 14, 34
          FRE, 35


                   (G)

          Ground Service, 14


                   (H)

          Hardware Requirements, 9
          Help mode, 33
          Hot Key, 19, 22


                   (I)

          Installation, 18
          Insurance, 14, 22, 35
          Intra BMC Discounts, 14


                   (K)

          Keypad Plus/Minus, 3, 32, 41


                   (L)

          Lg/P, 34
          License Agreement, 6
          Lotus 1-2-3, 45


                   (M)

          Mail Centers, 21, 22, 36
          Manifest, 2, 37
          Markup/Markdown, 2, 36, 46
          Memory requirements, 3, 18
          Memory resident, 19
          Microsoft Windows, 19
          Monitor default color, 21
          Monitor snow check, 21
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          Monochrome monitors, 26
          Moving between screens, 25
          Multiple warehouses, 2, 17


                    (N)

          Network support, 2, 23, 38
          Next Day Air, 14
          Next Day Air Letter, 14, 35


                    (O)

          Option keys, 35
          Option/1, 36
          Option/2, 36
          Options supported, 14
          Ordering information, 5, 8
          Oversize Package Fees, 14, 34


                    (P)

          Parcel Post, 11
          Postal rate types, 11
          Priority Mail, 11, 12, 14, 34, 35
          Priority Overnight Letter, 15, 35
          Priority Overnight Service, 15
          Profit, display, 36
          Program exit, 29
          Proof of delivery, 34


                    (R)

          Ram disk, 21
          Range Checking, 36
          Rate not available n/a, 32
          Rate Paste, 3, 38
          Rates current thru, 4
          Rates Supported, 14
          Registered Mail, 14, 28, 35
          Registry, 11, 14
          Regr, 35
          Return Receipt, 11, 14, 21, 34
          Rr/Dc, 34


                    (S)

          Saturday Delivery Indicator, 3, 41

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          Scale interface, 3
          Screen Colors, 25
          Shipping Information Window, 33
          Show first, 21, 33
          Sidekick, 45
          Sp-D, 34
          Sp-Hd, 34
          Special Delivery, 11, 14
          Special Handling, 14
          Standard Overnight Letter, 15, 35
          Standard Overnight Service, 15
          Starting Pony Express, 24
          Swap file, 43


                    (T)

          Technical Support, 5, 8, 29
          Third Class, 11, 14
          To Section, 28
          Total COD, 32
          Transaction Logging, 2, 47
          Transaction number, 38


                    (U)

          Unloading from memory, 19
          Upload transactions, 37
          UPS 2nd Day Air Letter, 4, 14, 35
          UPS Delivery Confirmation, 3
          UPS shipper number, 37


                    (V)

          Valid pounds, 28
          Varying the ship date, 42
          VDISK, 19, 23

                    (W)

          Weight, 28, 35


                    (Z)

          ZN, 32
          Zone information, 32
          Zone lookup, 32
          Zone-Rated, 11, 13


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