EXCDRY.THD --- Copyright 1987 by Phil Wheeler An original compilation of Compuserve Model 100 Forum messages for use by Forum members only. Executive Diary is one of several "executive" scheduling tools for the Model 100/102, another being TMPC. This file includes a review of Executive Diary, as well as recommendations in favor of using TMPC. Message range: 157585 to 157725 Dates: 10/3/87 to 10/5/87 Sb: #Executive Diary Fm: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 To: ALL Is there anyone out there who has some hands on experience with The Executive Diary from Stradivarious Software? if so, please speak up! There are a few things i would like to know before I order it. Later...Dave "Diary Dilemma" Ridge Fm: Peter Tucker 76012,3532 To: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 David, I have it. What would you like to know? Fm: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 To: Peter Tucker 76012,3532 Great! Ok here goes, I am very frustrated with the different scheduler/calendar type programs that I have seen. I know that The Executive Diary isn't realy meant for that sort of thing. But I was wondering if it will lend itself to appointment scheduling anyway. I noticed that it has some features in the ad which seem to be related. I want to be able to ad appointments at any time without having to go into NOTE.DO. I want to be able to edit the message without going into NOTE.DO. Do it right from the program. I want the whole appointment message to come up on the screen, not just some of it. I want the appointments to be re-organised QUICKLY after every entry. I want the calendar to be hi-lighted where I have an appointment. Also how much memeory does it take, is it machine code, and what storage medium does it come on. I currently have tried TODO and Cal.co from our data base. Later...Dave Fm: Denny Thomas 76701,40 To: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 Sounds like you might be a canidate for TMPC. Have you tried the demo in DL 13? You can find it by using the command BRO /KEY TMPC. It does what you describe, but is a tad memory hungry. Each entry is limited to 2-3 lines of 40 col. text. Fm: Peter Tucker 76012,3532 To: [F] David C. Ridge 70416,1435 David--Will read offline and reply. However, I believe Denny's advice is sound. I have TMPC and feel it is more appropriate for what you want. Executive Diary is interesting, but not very impressive. The structure I'm using takes over 9K without the calculator. Also, I've about given up on some of the memory eaters around and primarily use the outliner module of SUPER.ROM. In fact, I user SUPER mainly for that. Will get back later with more comments on Ex. Diary. Fm: Peter Tucker 76012,3532 To: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 :::Executive Diary. It comes on tape and was somewhat of a hassle to laod, but that's just tape for you. The program consists of 7 modules as follows. Timer 2.3K Expense 0.6K Memo 1.7K Alarm 4.3K Calculator (RPN)2.8K Calendar 2.7K Fetch (Print) 4.7K An alternate infix calculator is also provided for us non-HP types at 3.0K. Each constructed program also requires 1.1K overhead. You select the modules you want and merge them for a pogram to suit your needs. The program is .BA and can be very large if all modules are used. :::The program has some interesting features re: timing projects and so forth, but is not really aimed at scheduling. The program does save memos to one .DO file, but you have to exit the program to edit. It does not reorganize items in the file. :::The calendar shows only one month and does not highlight anything. :::Frankly, I bought the program out of curiosity. I can't see that I will have much use for it. :::As Denny suggested, you should check out the files on TMPC. Sounds like it will do what you want and is fun to use. It is M/L and therefore fast. Sorts by priority and so on. TMPC takes a bunch of memory. :::My needs are similar to yours. As mentioned, I use the Thought module of SUPER.ROM. Very simple to set up a template for scheduling. Easy sorts. No calendar. I often cut and paste items into the WP module (Write) for additions and editing. As for a calendar, I keep CAL.CO handy an highlight dates as needed. :::Hope I've answered your questions. If not, leave me a msg. :::Peter::: Fm: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 To: Denny Thomas 76701,40 Thanks for the info on TMPC. I will check it out. Memeory is not a problem for me. I have the PG Designs 256K expansion. Later...Dave Fm: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 To: Peter Tucker 76012,3532 Great stuff Peter! Thank you for such a full reply. I will digest it all and make a decision. Later...Dave Fm: Al Pound 75715,1077 To: David C. Ridge 70416,1435 I think you'll like TMPC. I have extra 32K banks and leave TMPC and associated files in one bank. Helps keep track of almost everything. Fm: Joe 73300,2135 To: Al Pound 75715,1077 Al, it's nice to see someone else with TMPC. I couldn't live without it. It's the first thing I look at after my shower and shave.