
			DEMONSTRATION INSTRUCTIONS


      DURAND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
      On-line Photograph Database

      Monday, August 9, 1993




INSTRUCTIONS ON USING DC TERM
-----------------------------

If you have any troubles figuring out how to use DC TERM, you can read the
manual labeled DCTERM.DOC which has been zipped with these files.  If you
are ready to demonstrate the DC NET on-line photograph database, follow
these instructions to locate the images and records.  


INTRODUCTION TO DC NET ON-LINE PHOTOGRAPH DATABASE
--------------------------------------------------

To demonstrate the Durand Communications On-line Photograph Database, you 
need to call the Durand Communications Headquarters BBS at 805-964-2833
using the DC TERM communications program.  For demonstration purposes, 
we have entered several "dummy" records with photographs attached in each
of the databases that are on-line at Durand Communications.  Some databases
have more records and photographs than others.  If you follow these 
instructions, you will see many of the features of the DC NET on-line photo-
graph database.


DEMO TABLE OF CONTENTS
----------------------

SECTION 1: VIEWING SAMPLE IMAGES
SECTION 2: VIEWING PHOTOGRAPHS OF DCN EMPLOYEES
SECTION 3: RESIDENTIAL MLS DEMO
SECTION 4: COMMERCIAL FOR SALE DEMO
SECTION 5: COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE DEMO
SECTION 6: CONTACT PHONEBOOK DEMO
SECTION 7: VIDEO CATALOG DEMO 
SECTION 8: AUTOSELLER DEMO
SECTION 9: REALVISION DEMO




                    SECTION 1: VIEWING SAMPLE IMAGES 
                    --------------------------------

The quickest method to view images is to call Durand Communications Network
by pressing ALD-D for the dialing directory and selecting "DIAL" while 
highlighting Durand Communications Network.  When you connect to our system,
and login, select "V" from the main menu for Sample Images.  A menu of 
images will appear and you are now able to select any image you wish to see.
After selecting an image using the cursor keys, press ENTER to begin the 
viewing.



        SECTION 2: WHO IS WHO AT DURAND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
        ------------------------------------------------------

Like viewing sample images, you can view images of the Durand Communications
Network staff by selecting "W" for Who is Who at Durand Communications.  The
images menu will appear and you are now able to select who you wish to see.



                SECTION 3: RESIDENTIAL MLS DEMONSTRATION
                ----------------------------------------

Description of Application
--------------------------
The Residential MLS database application be DC NETWORK was designed to 
maintain and track residential availability.  This demonstration does
not take you through all of the searches available to the user of this
system and its intent is to show you the flexibility by which searches
can be performed and reported on.

Calling the System
------------------

1.  Call Durand Communications at 805-964-2833 using DCTERM.EXE
2.  From the Main Menu, select N for "Demo Databases"
3.  From the DC NET Databases Menu, Select the Residential database

DEMO - The General Search - Short Report (NO PHOTOS)
----------------------------------------

  A.  You now have several searches that you can perform, select "C" for
      "General Search - Short Form"
  B.  At the question, "What CITY?" enter "SANTA BARBARA" and press ENTER.
  C.  At the question "What Status?" enter in "AVL" for available listings.
  D.  At the question "Search by Sales Price? (Y/N)" enter "Y" 
  E.  Now enter in "100,000-" for $100,000 or greater sales prices.
  F.  At the question "Search by Bedrooms? (Y/N)" enter "Y"
  G.  Now enter in "2-5" for two to five bedrooms.
  H.  At the question "Search by Style? (Y/N)" enter "Y"
  I.  Now enter in "Spanish/Ranch" for all Spanish and Ranch style houses.

Results of Search
-----------------

  To demonstrate one of our key features, we have defined this search to be
  a COUNTING search.  This means that before the listing results are 
  displayed on the screen, they are counted so that the user can determine
  if he wishes to display the results (which often accompanies payment) or
  redefining his search parameters.  You can abort at any time by pressing
  enter.  If you wish to see the report when it is finished, press "D" for
  display.

  The system will now list several properties which meet the criteria entered
  in the search parameters.  We have specified this search as a printable 
  search and as such, you should see the "PRINT" button at the bottom of the
  screen unless your printer is off-line or off altogether.  Since there 
  is nothing else to view, the only other button is EXIT.  Press this now 
  and you will come back to the search menu.


DEMO - The General Search - Long Report (PHOTOS)
---------------------------------------
  This search is used if you wish to perform a general search and then walk
  through the detailed results and view photographs.  The search parameters
  are identical to the General Search Short Report however, the report 
  findings are in the detailed format.  To perform this search. Follow the
  steps outlined below.

  A. From the Residential MLS Search Menu, press "2" for General Search -Long
  B. Answer the questions exactly as you did in the General Search - 
     Short Report that is listed above.

DEMO - Results of Search
------------------------

  The results of this search will be in the detailed format.  They also 
  demonstrate a feature of the DC NET Applications which cannot be performed
  with the standard DC NET database package.  This feature is known as
  "PAGE FLIPPING."  As you will notice when the first record appears, you
  can flip between the main database output screen and the details for the
  property.  Read the DC TERM manual for how the keyboard is used with DC 
  TERM.

DEMO - Viewing an Image/Photograph
----------------------------------

  For demonstration purposes, LISTING NUMBER 1 has photographs attached to
  it.  These photographs were scanned with a ordinary Sony Hi8mm Handycam
  and a Jovian Digitizing Board.  All of the photographs were originally 
  scanned as TGA's and then later converted from 60k files to 10k files
  using level 3 compression of the DC compression utility and reducing the 
  size of the picture to 1/4 of the screen. To view these photographs, 
  press "I" for images or using your  mouse, press the button labeled "Images" 
  on the bottom of the screen.  The screen will clear and you will see a menu 
  of photographs with descriptions and estimated transfer times.  Highlight 
  the photograph you would like to receive and then press ENTER.  You will 
  then be taken back to the database screen where you can browse the 
  additional details while waiting for the photograph to appear.  When the 
  photo is done transferring the image will appear in a window at the bottom
  of the screen.  


             		   <<< End of Residential MLS DEMO >>>



                      SECTION 4: COMMERCIAL FOR SALE
                      ------------------------------

Description of Application
--------------------------
The Commercial for Sale database application by DC NETWORK was
designed to maintain and track commercial availability.  This 
demonstration does not take you through all of the searches available 
to the user of this system and its intent is to show you the flexibility 
by which searches can be performed and reported on.  

Calling the System
------------------

1.  Call Durand Communications at 805-964-2833 using DCTERM.EXE
2.  From the Main Menu, select N for "Photograph Databases"
3.  From the DC NET Databases Menu, Select "S" for Commercial for Sale

DEMO - The General Search - Short Report
----------------------------------------

  A.  You now have several searches that you can perform, select "C" for
      "General Search - Short Form"
  B.  At the question, "What CITY?" enter "SANTA BARBARA" and press ENTER.
  C.  At the question "What Status?" enter in "AVL" for available listings.
  D.  At the question "Search by Sales Price? (Y/N)" enter "Y" 
  E.  Now enter in "300,000-" for $300,000 or greater sales prices.
  F.  At the question "Search by Status? (Y/N)" enter "Y"
  G.  Now enter in "AVL" for Available Status.
  H.  At the question "Search by Type? (Y/N)" enter "Y"
  I.  Now enter in "Retail/Office" for all Retail and Office type buildings.

Results of Search
-----------------

  To demonstrate one of our key features, we have defined this search to be
  a COUNTING search.  This means that before the listing results are 
  displayed on the screen, they are counted so that the user can determine
  if he wishes to display the results (which often accompanies payment) or
  redefining his search parameters.  You can abort at any time by pressing
  enter.  If you wish to see the report when it is finished, press "D" for
  display.

  The system will now list several properties which meet the criteria entered
  in the search parameters.  We have specified this search as a printable 
  search and as such, you should see the "PRINT" button at the bottom of the
  screen unless your printer is off-line or off altogether.  Since there 
  is nothing else to view, the only other button is EXIT.  Press this now 
  and you will come back to the search menu.


DEMO - The General Search - Long Report
---------------------------------------
  This search is used if you wish to perform a general search and then walk
  through the detailed results and view photographs.  The search parameters
  are identical to the General Search Short Report however, the report 
  findings are in the detailed format.  To perform this search. Follow the
  steps outlined below.

  A. From the Commercial for Sale Search Menu, press "B" for General Search 
  B. Answer the questions exactly as you did in the General Search - 
     Short Report that is listed above.

DEMO - Results of Search
------------------------

  The results of this search will be in the detailed format.  They also 
  demonstrate a feature of the DC NET Applications which cannot be performed
  with the standard DC NET database package.  This feature is known as
  "PAGE FLIPPING."  As you will notice when the first record appears, you
  can flip between the main database output screen and the details for the
  property.  Read the DC TERM manual for how the keyboard is used with DC 
  TERM.

DEMO - Viewing an Image/Photograph
----------------------------------

  For demonstration purposes, LISTING NUMBER 1 has photographs attached to
  it.  These photographs were scanned with a ordinary Sony Hi8mm Handycam
  and a Jovian Digitizing Board.  All of the photographs were originally 
  scanned as TGA's and then later converted from 60k files to 10k files
  using level 3 compression of the DC compression utility and reducing the 
  size of the picture to 1/4 of the screen. To view these photographs, press 
  "I" for images or using your  mouse, press the button labeled "Images" on 
  the bottom of the screen.  The screen will clear and you will see a menu of 
  photographs with descriptions and estimated transfer times.  Highlight the 
  photograph you would like to receive and then press ENTER.  You will then 
  be taken back to the database screen where you can browse the additional 
  details while waiting for the photograph to appear.  

 
                   <<< END OF COMMERCIAL FOR SALE DEMO >>>



                      SECTION 5: COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
                      -------------------------------

Description of Application
--------------------------
The Commercial Real Estate database application on DC NETWORK was designed to 
maintain and track commercial availability.  This demonstration does
not take you through all of the searches available to the user of this
system, its intent is to show you the flexibility with which searches
can be performed and reported on.


From the DC NET Databases Menu, Select the Commercial For Lease Database.
From the Main Menu, choose 'General Search - Long' by typing '2' or using
the mouse to press the button to the right of the text. You will then be
presented with the following windows.

    
DEMO - The Search for Available Property
---------------------------------- 

    A. From the City Search window,  Type in 'Santa Barbara' and press 'Okay'
    B. From the Status window, Select 'Available' and press 'Okay'. 
    C. From the Lease Rate window,  Choose '0-3' and press 'Okay'.
    D. From the Available Space window, type '100-200' and press 'Okay'.
    E. From the Property Type window, select 'Restaurant' and 'Office' 
        and press 'Okay.


RESULTS OF SEARCH
-----------------
      
The database will now find and diplay all records that matched 
the search criteria you entered.  The output will be displayed in detail and 
photographs will be available for each record.  Simply type"I" or click on the 
images button if using a mouse to bring up the images menu.  Now select the 
picture and hit ENTER or click on the image description with you mouse.  The 
image will now transfer.  While waiting for the image it is possible to view 
the other "pages" of information.  Once you have finished viewing the image 
hit the ESCAPE key to bring you back to the detailed information.


                   <<< END OF COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE DEMO >>>



                        SECTION 6: CONTACT PHONE BOOK
                        -----------------------------

Description of Database
-----------------------

  The Contact Phone book has many uses.  At its core, it serves as a simple
  address, name and telephone number tracker but it has many more uses.
  In addition to allowing you to enter in address and company name/title
  information, you can also enter in physical descriptions, and read about
  details as well as view photographs.  For purposes of demonstration, the 
  folks at DC have scanned pictures of themselves which can be found if 
  searching by name or by company.  Bryan Elliot, Andre Durand and Craig 
  Wirths can be found and viewed within the DC NET on-line photograph 
  database.  To find and view their address and physical description info, 
  follow the instructions below.


DEMO - The General Search
-------------------------

  A. From the Databases menu, select "C" for Contacts Phone book
  B. From the Searches menu, select "A" for GENERAL SEARCH
  C. You will be asked to enter in the first few letters of the first
     name of the individual you are looking for.  At this prompt, type  
     in "Bry" for "Bryan" 
  D. You will then be asked to enter in the first few letters of the 
     last name of the individual you are looking for.  At this prompt, 
     type in "Ell" for Elliot.  
  E. You will now be asked if you wish to search a particular city.  At 
     this question, answer "Y" for YES.  Now enter in "Santa Barbara" and
     press ENTER.
  D. You will now be asked if you wish to search a particular company.
     At this prompt, select "N" for No and press ENTER.
  F. The detailed message will now be displayed on your monitor.  You can
     flip through the various pages of information and when you are ready, 
     you can press the images button to see a 8k image file of Bryan Elliot
     as he looked at 11:00pm 1/24/93.  

   
                      <<< END OF CONTACT DATABASE DEMO >>>     
 


                       SECTION 7: VIDEO CATALOG DATABASE
                       ---------------------------------


Description of Database
-----------------------

   The DC NET Video Catalog database is a powerful product inventory system
   which allows you to catalog retail goods for resale.  The DC NET catalog
   database is PART 1 of a two part system which will allow users to conduct
   product orders on-line with our interactive order entry modules which are
   built into the DC TERM program.  PART II of the system (Order Entry) is
   now available as an enhancement.  To see what such a system is capable
   of, we have entered several dummy records with products for sale.  The 
   following instructions will detail how to find these records and view 
   them on-line.  The images used in this database started out as 640x480
   256 color TGA's and were scanned using a Sony Handycam.  They were 
   then reduced 20% and compressed using DC-Compress, our compression 
   utility program.  Record Number "1" has several unrealated pictures that
   can be viewed to show the versatility of the Video Catalog. 



DEMO - The Search for Product Name
----------------------------------

   A. From the Photograph Database menu, select "V" for Video Catalog
   B. From the Video Catalog main menu, select "S" for Search
   C. From the Search Menu, select "B" for Search by Category/Manufacturer
      -Detail (output).
   D. Enter "COMPUTER" for the Category you wish to search.
   E. Press "Y" and then enter "Dell" for the Manufacturer Name
   F. Press "Y" and then enter"1,500-3,000" for your range of prices.

RESULTS OF SEARCH
-----------------
      
The database will now find and diplay all records that matched 
the search criteria you entered.  The output will be displayed in detail and 
photographs will be available for each record.  Simply type"I" or click on the 
images button if using a mouse to bring up the images menu.  Now select the 
picture and hit ENTER or click on the image description with you mouse.  The 
image will now transfer.  While waiting for the image it is possible to view 
the other "pages" of information.  Once you have finished viewing the image 
hit the ESCAPE key to bring you back to the detailed information.


DEMO THE ORDER ENTRY
--------------------

NOTE: Your orders ARE NOT PROCESSED. Feel free to order whatever products
you wish in the Order Entry demo.

If you wish to demonstrate the DC Order Entry module for the DC Net database,
you can do so by pressing the Order button located at the bottom right of the
button bar. When you do so, a screen asking you how many you would like to 
order will appear. Type in your order and press the OK button or press ENTER.

When you are finished browsing and ordering goods, press X to exit. A new
screen will appear which allows you to review your order. You can edit your
order and input all shipping, billing and processing information. When you
are finished, press Send Order or press Cancel Order. Your P.O. will be 
sent directory to the sysop or person designated as in sales via e-mail or
fax. 

OTHER SEARCHES
--------------

A. Specific Search
	Once you know the name or reference number of a particular item 
	you can find it using the Specific Search.
C. Search by Category/Manufacturer - Summary
	Uses the same filters as search B, decribed above, but list the 
	output in a summary form.  Each record will have a reference number
	accociated with it.
D. List All Products
	To see a complete inventory of all products offered use this
	search.  You can start the list at a certain product name by entering
	the first letter of the product's name.
	
This database is available for $395 or may be included free of charge when 
purchasing the Premiere version of DC Net.

                       <<< END OF VIDEO CATALOG DEMO >>>



                            SECTION 8: AUTO SELLER
                            ----------------------

Description of Database
-----------------------
The Auto Seller is a complete automobile sales database.  For car brokers,
dealers, or auto seller magazine publishers this database offers them 
immediate marketing to the PC user.  The user can search for the car
they want using such filters as price, manufacturer, model name, trans-
mission type and air conditioning to name a few.  The images used in 
this database started out as 640x480 256 color TGA's scanned from
book using a Sony Handycam.  They were then reduced 30% and com-
pressed using DC-Compress, our compression utility.

DEMO INSTRUCTIONS 
-----------------

A. From the Photograph Database menu, select the Auto Seller Database
B. From the Search Menu, select "B" for General Search - Detail (output).
C. Enter "SPORTS CAR" when prompted for the category you wish to search.
D. Enter "CHEVY/PORSCHE" for the manufacturer.
E. Type "Y" for search by price and enter "18,000-" for the price (Don't 
   forget the hyphen).
F. Type "Y" for search by year and enter "1988-" for the year.
G. Type "Y" for search by transmission type and enter "AUTOMATIC" for 
   the transmission type.
H. Type "Y" for search by drive train type and enter "RWD" for the type.
I. Type "Y" when asked to search for cars that only have air conditioning.

RESULTS OF SEARCH
-----------------

The database will now display the results of the search based upon the 
search criteria entered.  The output will be displayed in detail and photo-
graphs will be available for each record.  Simply type"I" or click on the 
images button if using a mouse to bring up the images menu.  Now select the 
picture and hit ENTER or click on the image description with you mouse.  The 
image will now transfer.  While waiting for the image it is possible to view 
the other "pages" of information.  Once you have finished viewing the images 
hit the ESCAPE key to bring you back to the detailed information.

OTHER SEARCHES
--------------

A. Specific Search 
	Using the "Record Number" this search will display the
        detailed information and images for that record.
C. General Search - Summary
	This search has the same filters as search B.  A summary of each
	record will be display on one line.
D. Model Search
	If you know what manufacturer and/or model you wish to purchase
	this search will find the vehicle(s) and display the detailed 
	information.
E. List of Available Inventory
	This search will list all of the records that are available in the 
	database. You can start the list at a certain manufacture by entering 
	the first letter of the manufacturer's name.

This database is available for $395 or may be included free of charge when 
purchasing the Premiere version of DC Net.


                        <<< END OF AUTO SELLER DEMO >>>


                          SECTION 9: REALVISION DEMO
                          --------------------------


Description of Applications
---------------------------
The REALVISION database application on DC NETWORK was designed to maintain
and track Real Estate availablility. This demonstration does not take you
through all of the searches available to the user of this system, its intent
is to show you the flexibility with which the searches can be performed and
reported on.

From the DC NET databases menu, select the REALVISION demonstration and 
Select 'Continue with Realvision demo'. Log in as 'Guest' as the user-id 
and password. From the next menu, select 'General Search-Detail' by typing
'2' or using the mouse to press the button to the right of the text. You
will then be presented with the following windows.

DEMO- The Search for Available Property
---------------------------------------

    A. From the Property Type Window, select 'Residential' and press Okay
    B. From the City Search Window, select 'Sussex' and press ENTER
    C. From the County Search Window, select 'Available' and press Okay
    D. From the Status Search Window, select 'Available' and press Okay
    E. From the Price Search Window, select '100k to 500k'
    F. From the Lot Size Search Window, select 'Find All' 
    G. From the Bedrooms Window, press '2,3 and 4' and press Okay
    H. From the School District Window, type 'sussex' and press ENTER
    I. Answer 'NO' to "Do you want to search by Entry Date"

Results of Search
-----------------

The database will now find and display all records that matched the search
criteria you entered. The output will be displayed in detail and photographs
will be available for each record. Simply type "I" or click on the images
button if using a mouse to bring up the images menu. Now select the picture
and hit ENTER or click on the image description with the mouse. The image 
will now transfer. While waiting for the image, you are still able to view
the other database information. Once you have finished viewing the image, 
press the Escape key to bring you back to the detailed information.

                       <<  END OF REALVISION DEMO  >>


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