APPLICATIONS MAKER - HELP FOR INPUT ITEMS

The  items  on the INPUT screen of APPLICATIONS MAKER  represent  all
aspects of applications generation except report production, which is
done  from the REPORT screen.  Both the instructions to  be  executed
and  the  data to be processed are initialized via the  placement  of
items on the INPUT screen.

The INPUT ITEMS are of five types:  DATA, HEADING, CONTROL, FILE  and
MISCELLANEOUS.  All of these types except HEADING offer their own on-
screen help when they are selected.

DATA  TYPES:   With  the DATA TYPES the program opens  a  window  and
displays  the datafiles you have selected for your  application.   By
selecting  a  datafile from this window you are telling  the  program
that the item you are initializing will be read from and written into
the  file you select.  Next you will choose a field in your  targeted
file from the same window.

There  are many instances in which you will need DATA ITEMS that  are
not recorded in a datafile.  To initialize such an item simply  press
escape.   You will then have the option to initialize a DATE,  STRING
or NUMERIC ITEM.  Help will then be available for each type.

HEADING TYPES:  With the HEADING TYPE you enter your heading.

CONTROL  TYPES:   With  the CONTROL TYPES you specify  the  flow,  or
control,  of your application.  After selecting the CONTROL TYPE  on-
screen help is available.

FILE  TYPES:  With the FILE TYPES you specify operations relevant  to
the  manipulation  of datafiles.  After selecting the FILE  TYPE  on-
screen help is available.

MISCELLANEOUS  TYPES:   With the MISCELLANEOUS TYPES  you  initialize
operations  that don't fit into any of the above  categories.   After
selecting the MISCELLANEOUS TYPE on-screen help is available.

INPUT TYPES - WRAP-UP:

Don't be afraid to initialize an item just to see the on-screen help.
There's usually a way out and if, due to limited space in the  dialog
box,  there  is no abort option you simply complete the  item.   Then
place  your  cursor  on any space occupied by  that  item  and  press
return.  Use delete to get rid of it.