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  ║       myPAS — my Personal Account Statement   ║
  ║               Setup & User Guide              ║
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  WHAT'S INSIDE
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  1. AccountStatement_Blank.html  →  The app
  2. Launch_myPAS.bat             →  Desktop launcher
  3. myPAS_Instructions.txt       →  This guide


  FIRST TIME SETUP
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  1. Create a folder: e.g. D:\myPAS\
  2. Put all 3 files in that folder
  3. Double-click Launch_myPAS.bat
  4. Click "First Time Setup"
  5. Create a password (min 4 characters)
  6. Choose where to save your data file
     → Save it in the SAME folder as the app
  7. Done! The app opens with a clean slate.


  EVERYDAY USE
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  1. Double-click Launch_myPAS.bat
  2. Click "Load My Data File" → pick your data file
  3. Enter your password → Unlock
  4. Your data loads exactly where you left off


  THE 5 TABS
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  Dashboard    → Overview of all balances by currency
  New Entry    → Add parties or record transactions
  Parties      → Browse, edit, delete parties
  Transactions → Browse, edit, delete transactions
  Statement    → View & print account statements


  UNDERSTANDING DEBIT / CREDIT
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  Debit  = money/gold going OUT from you
  Credit = money/gold coming IN to you

  For Individuals:
    Positive balance = They owe you
    Negative balance = You owe them

  For Organizations:
    Positive balance = Advance Paid
    Negative balance = Dues Outstanding


  BACKUP
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  → Your data auto-saves after every change
  → To backup: copy your data JSON file
  → Keep dated copies: myPAS_Data_May2026.json
  → Use "Save As" button to create a backup


  MOVING TO ANOTHER PC
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  Copy these files to the new PC:
    1. AccountStatement_Blank.html
    2. Launch_myPAS.bat
    3. Your data JSON file
  Double-click the .bat, load data, enter password.


  REQUIREMENTS
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  → Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
  → Windows 7 or later


  TROUBLESHOOTING
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  App won't open?
    → Double-click the .html file directly

  Can't type in fields?
    → Use Chrome or Edge (not Firefox)

  Forgot password?
    → No recovery. Start fresh with First Time Setup.


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  myPAS v2.0 | mypas.app | Free for personal use
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