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Copyright(C)1988
Shareware dFLIPPER dB ENGINE
by H.G.R.III Ltd
Dflipper Dynamic dBASE file 'ENGINE' (ENG)
FEATURES: dBASE III+ compatible index files.
READ: SBT; SOURCE MATE; WAPPUM; LAKE VIEW and programs which
generate dBASE III+ files.
Relational across drives or subdirectories with AUTO-LOOKUP.
Built in Calculator (F5); Edit/Browse display.
DOS and dBASE menu options including 'LIST' doc's.
Dflipper Dynamic dBASE (tm); alias 'ENG.exe' file reader will read most
dBase data base format .dbf's AND INDEXES with the 'EDIT' or 'BROWSE'
style screen format. Use it to flip thru your files for quick searches
for clients, videos, checking account or what have you.
dFLIPPER
Requires: 512K memory and one disk drive and your COMMAND.COM.
FILES=20; BUFFERS=20 and DEVICE=ANSI.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS file.
'dFLIPPER' is a stand alone data base engine compatible with dBASE, Clipper
and other similar DBMS systems. It is a dynamic system which can use
most existing dbf files and automatically defines the screen to an
'EDIT', 'BROWSE' or OPTIONAL report style format. I designed dFLIPPER
for dbase, Clipper and Wappum users but it makes a tenable filer for the
novice. This feature makes dFLIPPER an important utility similar to the
many commercial 'engines' now being offered in many magazines for Clipper
and DBF users since it allows quick easy access to data files. It
contains a search algorithm to allow for fast mid-string searches on any
field or 'ad hock' combination of fields EVEN on indexed files.
Programmers and consultants; keep a copy in your 'tool box' for checking
client DBF data structure etc.
A few of dFLIPPER's other features are:
Limits = One billion records per file or disk space.
Flip or search thru any DBF compatible files like SBT, SourceMate and many
accounting packages.
Wide angle feature allowing flipping back and forth between browse (lotus
style) view and the automatic EDIT form view even with upto three files
related.
Exploding moveable calculator.
A control file to allow for relational setups, preconfigured function key
glossary definitions and automatic drive=subdirectory changes.
A relational mailing list file which uses a look up zip code file to
eliminate duplication of zip code, town and state entries.
A check book file with automatic reconciliation, outstanding checks and
remaining balance features.
Macro field REPLACE WITH other_field command even across related files.
Context sensitive help with F-key #1.
Readonly option to allow you to let a computer illiterate to flip OR search
thru information.
Word processor merge file export option.
Mini-editor to allow creating, editing or scan notes, docs, column and row
indicator and even this file.
'MEMO' fields [ (Alt-F9) or Z)oom ] attach/edit notes to records. Uses the
Mini-editor (PowerMenu List/View) for changes. Mini-editor also allows
creating, editing or scanning notes and doc files.
The included ENG.exe file can be renamed [anyname.EXE] and called from any
drive or subdirectory.
The doc file, dFLIPPER.DOC is contained in the file called DISK2.ARC. Use
Pkxarc to extract it. To print this file just do a 'COPY readme.1st
>prn' or the DOC'S with 'COPY dfipper.doc >prn'. Optionally use your
favorite editor or other technique.
QUICK START
If disk is in A:, Change to drive A: and type ENG. If 'FILE NOT FOUND'
error occurs DOS must have access to COMMAND.COM (see below).
INSTALLING
Make a backup copy of the entire disk.
One 360K floppy drive: Copy or unarc DISK2.ARC to another floppy. Using
the backup disk delete DISK2.ARC to make room for expansion of the DBF
files and indexes. Copy COMMAND.COM to the BACKUP disk.
Now put the BACKUP disk in the drive and type ENG. When the first prompt
for color choice comes up change to the BACKUP disk before making a
choice.
Hit return to read the introduction and hit the escape key to load
CONTROL.DBF.
One 730+K drives: You can follow the hard drive instructions but add a copy
of COMMAND.COM.
Hard drive: Just copy the entire disk into a subdirectory. Type ENG and
follow the screen prompts.
You can unarc MAILER.ARC into another subdirectory to keep the various
files separated.
To use on your existing .DBF's:
First log onto the drive and subdirectory which contains your file.
EXAMPLE: type
C:\YOURDBF>A:ENG If your .DBF is on \yourdbf and ENG on A:
When you get to the file name prompt;
type over the CONTROL with YOURFILE (.DBF NOT NEEDED) and INDEX indx1,
indx2 if you have indexes setup.
NOTE:
YOU *MUST* have at least BUFFERS=20, FILES=20 and `DEVICE=ANSI.SYS' in your
CONFIG.SYS and a copy of COMMAND.COM available to DOS before dFLIPPER
will run. (Check your Dos manual and TYPE CONFIG.SYS to see included
example.)
INVENTORY OF FILES WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE 'ARC'
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File name Discription
CHECKING ARC Archive with checkbook example
CONFIG SYS Sample CONFIG.SYS setup
CONTLIST DBF Control file for Mail List example
CONTROL DBF Control file for DFTUTOR
DFTUTOR DBF Tutor memo files
DFTUTOR DBT
DFTUTOR NDX
DISK2 ARC Archive with DFIPPER.DOC and Create
ENG EXE dFLIPPER exe file
LIST DBF Client files
LIST DBT " memos
MAILER DBF Relational lookup files: Zip codes,
MAILZIP NDX area phone code, town and state
MAILER LBL Label form example for MAILER
README 1ST This file
SPEC NDX Index for LIST's SPECial field
Checking.arc directory
BANK.dbf Files and indexs for check book
BANK.NDX example
CHART.NDX
CHECK.FRM
COA.NDX
CONTDSB.DBF Control file for Checking
DATE.NDX
Disk2.arc directory
CREATE.EXE Create and modify DBF files.
DFLIPPER.DOC