Fishing Organizer Log FOL2002
Tracking and Planning Display Software
Online Help File
Fishing Organizer Log FOL2002 is a Windows®
95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista® application developed to help track and store
fishing results, display pictures/maps and analyze fishing strategies. The
program enables you to store and easily find fishing results for the entire day,
fish species, lake, lure etc. The software will calculate the total weight of
the fish given in ounces and pounds and also display a total weight in lbs. for
the day (good for tournaments). The Report Preview displays all your record
information in an organized report including pictures. The List Report will
display the fish species, lake, lure, lure color, time caught, structure, depth
caught and fish weight in pounds for a given search criteria. There are also
checkboxes to easily view and track your best and worst fishing days.
FOL2002 QUICK INSTRUCTIONS
*****INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS*****
1. Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive.
2. Click 'Start' on the Windows task bar, then select 'Run' from the start menu.
3. Type "d:\fol2002\setup" and click OK (where "d" is your CD drive letter) and
follow the setup instructions. NOTE: Your drive letter can be any letter and may
NOT be "D".
4. To run the program go to the Windows 'start' button, up to 'Programs'
5. Scroll and find the 'FOL2002' program (usually at the bottom) and open the
program.
6. The registration screen opens, enter the registration number located on the
back of the CD CASE and click OK.
7. The Main menu should display and the main program button is at the top left.
*****PROGRAM DATA ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS*****
1. Open the FOL2002 form and select the "ADD" button.
2. Select the round button lure category.
3. Select and enter your caught fish data (one fish at a time). Start in the
large search data box and type: 1) Date caught (DD/MM/YY) 2) Fish Species 3)
Lake. Type these in the first 3 lines of the search data box and hit enter after
each line, then hit the small "C" button. See the help file for additional data
entry instructions.
4. Hit the "Save" button and optional "Report Preview" at the top menu.
5. Hit the "Copy -Add - Paste" buttons to enter the next record.
DATA ENTRY (SEARCH DATA BOX)
First, type your data into the search data box. The first 3 lines should match
the three blue fields (Date Caught, Fish and Lake); the rest of the data can be
anything you want to assist in located the record.
Enter the data for the first 3 fields (Date Caught, Fish and Lake) in the large
search data box.
Then type some search data text anywhere below the first three lines.
Example search data box text:
9/6/02
Largemouth Bass
Greenwood Lake
Lure: Black plastic worm
Any extra search data can be typed anywhere below the first three lines
The first three lines will be copied into 1) Date Caught, 2) Fish Species, 3)
Lake. Text data underneath can be used for searches.
Once the first 3 fields are typed in the search data box use the small 'C' copy
function button to load the first three lines of the search data box into the
proper data fields with blue background.
TIPS
When typing data into the search data box, you have to hit enter for the first 3
lines. The program will remind you if you forget.
If you double click anywhere in the search data box, it will expand to full
view. Double click again to return to normal size.
Data Entry (set up the first record)
After you have entered your data in the search data box proceed to filling out
the rest of the data entry form using the dropdown boxes or enter your own data
(you don’t have to use the dropdown boxes). When you finish entering your data
click the ’Save’ button to ensure the record data is saved. You do not need to
fill out everything; you can always go back and edit your data at any time.
TIP
All the fields except the fields with blue backgrounds will be copied into the
next record you create using the Copy-Add-Paste buttons, then adjust the search
record data and press the small ‘C’ copy button to load the three fields that
were not copied.
LURE SELECTION:
Each lure selection category has its own set of caption titles and dropdown data
boxes when you select the category from the round buttons: Crankbaits, Jigs,
Spoons, Live bait, Spinnerbaits, Topwater, Soft (plastic lures) and Fly (Fly
fishing). Select the lure you are using any time the record is open. This will
load custom titles applicable for each lure category.
FISH SPECIES
Hit the “Salt” button to load saltwater fish species. You will need to close the
form to reload the freshwater species.
FISH PICTURES
The picture browser is located in the “load pics” tab. Open the browser and
select fish species picture file located in c:\program files\FOL2002.
CUSTOM TITLES:
The three blue titles can be changed to anything you like by clicking the blue
title and typing your custom title and typing your custom title in the dialog
box. The custom title will be copied over to the next record using the copy-Add-
Paste buttons.
COPY FUNCTIONS:
There are two copy functions in the program to help you load data fast; they are
the "Copy-Add-Paste” Function and the Small “C” Copy Function. Once you
understand how to operate these functions, data entry will be quick and easy.
Small “C” Copy Function
Once the first 3 fields are typed in the search data box use the small 'C' copy
function button to load the first three lines of the search data box into the
three blue fields.
"Copy-Add-Paste” Function
To assist in data entry, use the "Copy-Add-Paste" buttons to copy your data into
a new record. Once the first record is created (and saved), hit the
"Copy-Add-Paste" buttons to copy all of the fields except the first blue
background fields; Date caught, Fish Species and Lake.
These two copy functions give you flexibility, speed and accuracy in the data
entry process.
SEARCH FIELDS AND NAVIGATION
Press the desired number search button (1-6) and enter your text criteria.
Button 1 will show a single dialog box search prompt; button 2 will show 2 etc.
Enter your search criteria in these boxes. The program will take you to the
first match. Proceed to the next matching record by using the large right arrow
navigator button. Proceed to the previous matching record by using the large
left arrow navigator button.
When you get to the end of your search an “End Search” message will appear.
LOAD PICTURES
You can include up to 8 pictures per record. A vertical front/back image and
horizontal front/back image. The program will resize the picture to fit the
screen and you can also select the 'actual size' view feature. You can load all
8 pictures from the 'Load Pic' tab or from the view tabs. Once the picture is
loaded you can hit the ‘view picture’ button to view the picture. Hit the 'SAVE'
button to view a picture after you load it and move to a different Tab.
Supersize Pictures: You can select the ‘supersize’ picture option in the
horizontal front tab to display four main pictures in a large display. This is
good for displaying fishing maps, large photos or documents.
Alternate Pictures: There are four alternate Pictures (1,2,3,4) that can also be
linked to the record making a total of eight pictures per record. Click the
‘Main Picture’ button to view the main picture and ‘Picture 1’,2 etc for the
others. There is an ‘actual size’ feature that will show the picture in actual
size and a ‘zoom’ and ‘out’ button for close-ups.
TIPS
You should group your pictures in directories first so you can find and load
them easier.
The 2-picture display tab can change the picture displays to square or long
under the ‘view’ menu option.
CHECKBOXES
Keep track of the best and worst fishing days by checking the appropriate
checkbox: Trophy, Over 12 inches, Excellent, Good, Fair and Poor.
These checkboxes are linked to the list search feature so you can search and
analyze fishing strategies.
You can easily view a complete (or filtered list) in the program or print it
out. Items that are checked as ‘Trophy’ will display as a red background in the
total weight field. To view a list of all fish over 12”, open the ‘list tab’ and
under ‘list search’ select ‘Over 12 inches’. You will always get 2 prompts to
filter your search. You can leave them both blank by just hitting enter or click
the OK button to search for everything.
Search Text: The search text you type will be displayed in blue on the main menu
so you can check for any typos if results are not as expected.
Record Number: Each record is assigned a permanent sequential record
number. To find a specific record by this number use the top menu option under
’Search’ and input the record number you are looking for.
Expanded Displays: You can expand the note box to include large amounts
of text or notes. Copy and paste into the search data or note box by
highlighting the text, right clicking the mouse and pasting into these boxes.
The note field is expanded on the second tab, and the search data is expanded by
double clicking anywhere in the search data box. To return to normal display
double click anywhere on the expanded search display box.
Multiple Search Fields: There are 6 separate search fields to locate
data. Each button on the main menu with a numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6 are for how many
search prompts for that function. If you hit button “2” you will get two search
prompts to search for “Largemouth bass” and “crankbait”. Then use the large
navigator buttons with arrows to move to the “Next” or “Previous” record. You
can use as many search fields as necessary to help filter your search; i.e.:
Button 3: "Largemouth bass", "crankbait", "green", will show you the filtered
results. The text that you type will be displayed in a box on the main menu to
check for any typos if results are not as expected. Remember you are searching
for data in the search data box.
List Search: You can do a list search up to 5 separate fields! Use the
list search option in the top menu. You can search “ALL” or select a filtered
search based on the checkboxes. An example would be to search for "Largemouth
bass", "crankbait", "green". Hit enter for the other blank search prompts. It
does not matter if you use lower or upper case characters. Larger lists can be
scrolled down to view. You can save this as a text file to view on your computer
or work from a print out.
The list search tab includes a feature to show the horizontal scroll bar to view
all your data if it extends outside the box and you can remove an item from the
list, by selecting the item and pressing the’remove’ button.
Total fish weight /List Search: The total fish weight for a given day
will be displayed on the bottom of the list search by searching for the date
caught.
Total fish weight: For each record, enter the fish weight in pounds and
ounces and then hit the small “T” button to convert to total pounds. The total
pounds number is what will be totaled in the list search.
Main Grid Display: You can view, edit and sort the data via a grid. Click
the top of the header in the grid for the data to be sorted. The grid can be
opened from the main menu under ‘File’or ‘options’ menu.
Calculator: A calculator is built in to the main menu for easy reference.
Free Upgrades: Your purchase entitles you to Free Program Upgrades that
can be downloaded from our Web site.
List Reports: There are several options to generate reports; you can
print the entire record data, notes or list search results to a separate text
file. The list search includes 7 different options! Print options are the same
as reports and you can print from any tab, including the picture tabs.
Report Preview: The Report Preview feature includes the record data and
up to four pictures and the Image Group Preview displays up to all eight images
on one page! Both the Report Preview and Group Image Preview will print the
images displayed on the screen!
Reports: You can view, print or save as text file individual records or
complete list search reports.
There is a record preview (4 images and all record data) and Image group preview
(all 8 images and limited record data).
Blank Reports: You can print out a blank report which you can take with
you on the fishing trip. Fill in the data on the blank report and then enter the
data in the program later.
Notes/Contributing Factors: You can add notes to your catch n the note
field, which will expand to full display on the note tab. The note field can
store up to 64 pages of text were you can type or paste in information (you can
paste in text but you will loose the formatting). You can search for anything in
the note field and can also print it out or save to file.
Text Editor: A Text editor is built in to the main menu to create or open
text files.
Grid Display: There is also a quick sort grid located on a separate tab.
Use the dropdown box to automatically sort by Fish Species, Lake, lure or
structure. You can not edit the record in this mode; it is display only. Always
edit the record in the data entry tab or main grid and you can also sort by any
column in the main grid.
Data Backup: All your data is stored in a database located in c:\program
files\FOL2002\fishlog.mdb.
If you copy this data to disk all your data will be backed up. The pictures are
not stored in the database; only the picture path is stored. You will need to
make a separate backup to tape or CD as you normally would for your pictures.
Fishing Plan, Lure Selection and Results
FOL2002
1. Select your search criteria from the six-dropdown box selection choices: Fish
Species, Seasonal period, Light conditions, Water clarity, Wind conditions and
Water temperature.
It is not necessary to use them all, but you have to select a FISH SPECIES. An
example record in already loaded under "Largemouth bass" and "April/Late" or
"Spring/Early".
2. If adding a NEW RECORD, type the same data in the search data box (see
example record). You can use all six search fields or just as many as you want
to define. You can edit these records later with more specific details. Also see
#6 below for using the copy-add-paste buttons to add new records.
3. If the RECORD already EXISTS, then hit the "Search" button to locate the
record for that search criteria. You can also type a search criteria for the
Search data box field in the top menu "Search Options".
4. Fill in or edit the appropriate data for the Tabs: Fishing Plan, Tackle,
Pattern, Reference, Results and Electronics. You can also include the Lake/Water
name and record number to help locate a specific record. The Lake/Water name
along with the record number and GPS coordinates are searchable from the top
menu "Search Options".
5. Navigate to the next or previous SEARCH RECORD by the large arrow buttons to
find similar records. Navigate though SEQUENTIAL RECORDS using the (small) data
control arrows on the bottom right of the form. The data Control arrows move as
follows:
< First record < Previous record _____ Next record > Last record >.
6. DATA ENTRY: Once the first record is inputted, use the copy-add-paste buttons
to copy the Search Data box and Fishing Plan text to the new record and edit
accordingly.
7. Print from any tab using the print button on that tab.
8. You can search for specific text in ALL of the data fields from the top menu.
Navigate to the next or previous SEARCH RECORD by the large arrow buttons to
find similar records.
NOTES:
Double click on the Fishing Plan text box on the search tab to expand the
display, and then double click again to close. The fishing plan will also expand
in the "Plan" tab.
The record number in the yellow box is an input field. Enter any number you want
and this field is searchable from the top menu. This is helpful as you add more
information to locate a particular file.
Included in the database are some of my personal bass catching notes, patterns
and lure selections for most seasonal periods, along with example records for
tackle inventory, boat maintenance and trailer towing checklist. You can delete
of edit these records making them specific for your fishing locations.
Should you have any questions or comments you can contact me at the e-mail
address located in the Help File or About screen.
Plan your fishing, and fish your plan.
Robert W. Parkin
Support: For help or support please contact bparkin@juno.com or visit our web
site.
http://mcmsoftware.tripod.com/pco2001
Address:
MCM Software
P.O. Box 1114
Monroe, NY 10949
Version 2.0.2 modified 03/09/08
Copyright (C) 2001-2008 by Robert W. Parkin. All Rights Reserved.