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PRODUCT NAME AND VERSION NUMBER
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LetterMerger for Access 97, 2000, 2002/XP, and 2003
v1.0

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COMPANY NAME
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Peter's Software - Microsoft Access Shareware and Freeware for Developers
http://www.peterssoftware.com

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DESCRIPTION
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LetterMerger is an add-in for Microsoft Access that allows you to merge your data with single page block letter templates that your users can create and modify. Intended as an alternative to the Microsoft Word mail merge tool, LetterMerger makes it easy to print and maintain form letters, and envelope addresses from Access without relying on an external word processor.

This version is distributed as shareware.

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NEW AND SPECIAL IN THIS RELEASE
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Version 1
·	LetterMerger is entirely new.

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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
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Requires Windows and either MS Access 97, MS Access 2000, MS Access 2002/XP, or MS Access 2003.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, GETTING STARTED TIPS, AND DOCUMENTATION
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*** Step 1 ***
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Open the downloaded zip file.

This file is named "lm.zip", or "lm_10.zip". Double-click it to open the zip file archive.

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*** Step 2 ***
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Run the LetterMerger install program.

Double-click the "Setup.exe" file (you can do this from the WinZip window) and follow the on-screen instructions to install LetterMerger on your computer.

To run the demo, choose "LetterMerger Demo" from the Start menu.

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Use the Add-In Manager to install the LetterMerger Add-in.

Click Tools > Add-Ins > Add-In Manager, then select “LetterMerger v1 for Access 2000/2002/2003” (or 97 for Access 97) and click Install.

If you don’t see LetterMerger in the list of available Add-Ins, then click “Add New” and find “lm2000.mde” (for Access 2000/2002/2003), or “lm97.mde” (for Access 97) in the folder you installed LetterMerger to.

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Open the LetterMerger form using the Add-In menu.

Click Tools > Add-Ins > LetterMerger. The first time you do this, a reference to the LetterMerger library will be added to your database, and a table will be created in your database to hold letter templates. If you want to include sample letters, click "Yes" when the prompt appears.

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Refer to the LetterMerger help file for further info.

You can open the LetterMerger help file by pressing F1 while the LetterMerger form is open, or you can click Start > Programs > LetterMerger ... > LetterMerger Help.


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IMPORTANT KNOWN PROBLEMS
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Please See the Help file for this information.

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VERSION HISTORY
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Please See the Help file for this information.

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PRICING INFORMATION
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LetterMerger Costs:

US$35.95 (1-5 user licenses)
US$65.95 (6-20 user licenses)
US$129.95 (21-100 user licenses)
US$249.95 (unlimited, royalty free distribution license with source code)
US$214.00 (upgrade from 1-5 user license to unlimited license with source code)

A license covers the use of LetterMerger on one computer within your company.

With the unlimited, royalty-free distribution license, you may incorporate the LetterMerger database objects and code into any number of applications that you develop for distribution inside or outside of your company.

To order online, go to http://www.peterssoftware.com/buy.htm

To register via regular mail, or by fax, please indicate:

- Your e-mail address (required!)
- The product you are interested in (LetterMerger)
- The number of licenses you require (1-5, 6-20, 21-100, or unlimited)

You may send checks (made payable to Peter’s Software) and/or purchase orders to:

Peter’s Software
11700 National Blvd. #L129
Los Angeles, CA 90064
USA

You may fax purchase orders to Peter’s Software at:

1(310) 388-1015

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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http://www.peterssoftware.com
http://www.peterssoftware.com/lm.htm
info@peterssoftware.com

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DATE OR COPYRIGHT DATE, AND OTHER LEGAL INFORMATION
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Released 10/3/05
Copyright 2005 Peter's Software