Using the Shopping List
Adding Items
Managing Lists
Advanced Topics (PRO version only)
Modify Items to Select from
Custom Columns
Support
FAQ
Purchasing the full version
Features
Shopping list is an easy to use program which creates shopping lists for youMain Features:
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Using the Shopping List
Adding Items to the List
When you start the program you will see the main screen.The Left hand side of the screen is a list of items grouped into areas - expand the area by clicking the + sign to see the items in that group.
The right hand side of the screen (the main part) is the list you will create, and it is currently empty.
There are many ways to add items from the main list to your list. You can:
Once you've created your list you can edit the item details by double clicking your item on the right hand side of the main screen.
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Managing Lists
To create a new shopping list, press [Ctrl] [N] or choose New List from the File menu.This clears your current items and you have a blank list to work with.
To open an existing list, press [Ctrl] [O], or choose File > Open. You can then browse your list of pre saved lists ( any file with a .SHP extension)
Save your list by pressing [Ctrl] [S] - you are asked for the filename to save to.
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Advanced Topics
Modify Items to Select from
You can change the list on the LHS by going to the Options menu and choosing 'modify lists'This brings up a large window - on the left is the 'list of lists' (e.g. vegetables, meat, cleaning products) and on the right is the contents of the current list.
Select a list from the left and you will see its contents appear in the RHS.
To add items to this list use the toolbar buttons above the right hand side (Add Item, Edit Item or Delete Item)
You can manage the list of items from the buttons across the top of the left hand side - you can create New lists, Rename lists and Delete lists.
Click the Done button when you are finished.
Note, that all these lists are simple text files which can also be edited with a text editor (not Word) if you prefer.
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Custom Columns
The standard columns you see are quantity, the name of the item and the group.If you want more information to be kept on your saved list, you can go to the 'Modify Columns' menu item to choose which columns you want saved or printed.
A screen appears with a number of column labels. the number next to each one is the width on the screen. You can also choose whether to show each column on the screen or the printout or both.
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Support
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Fast, Free Support If you have any problems or questions please email support@acutesoftware.com.au or visit the website www.acutesoftware.com.au |
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Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )
How many Items can I have in my shopping listThere is no theoretical limit to the amount of items you can have on your list, apart from your available funds and the size of your shopping trolley.
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Purchasing the Shopping List Generator
You can upgrade to the PRO version for $29.95 US dollars. To purchase online with a credit card, go to http://www.acutesoftware.com.au/order.html and follow the link for the Shopping List.You can also purchase by sending a cheque or money order for $29.95 US to
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Acute Software PO Box 303 Smithfield, 5114 South Australia |