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TEMPORARY RELEASE
In order to assist those of you that are plowing ahead with
Clipper 5.0, I have re-compiled Pocket Dot version 1.3 with minor
changes, to be called version 1.3 - 5.0. This special version is
being uploaded to Compuserve and some bulletin boards as a
temporary measure; it is not a shipping release. If you register
this version (version 1.3-5.0 for $40.) you will be sent a
registered version of the contributor's package (see next pages)
for version 2.0 when it becomes available.
VERSION 2.0
A new version of Pocket Dot (version 2.0) will be released
soon with additional capabilities, specific to Clipper 5.0. The
charge for new registrations of version 2.0 will be $50. (This is
only if you have not registered a previous version).
PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED USERS
Those of you that have previously registered version 1.3, and
those who have registered earlier versions and have arranged for
automatic updates will receive version 2.0 when it ships.
QUESTIONS
You can contact me at (404) 563-6843, or via electronic mail
on Compuserve: ID# 74730,445. Correspondence and contributions
should be sent to:
Ben Snow
P.O. Box 1548
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
POCKET DOT
version 1.3 - 5.0
Copyright 1989, 1990 by Ben Snow
Pocket Dot could be described as "a limited Clipper
interpreter." It provides the familiar "dot prompt" for
interactive execution of Clipper commands, as well as providing the
means to execute simple .PRG files. Most program control
statements (DO WHILE, FOR/NEXT, DO CASE, etc.) are implemented,
although there are special requirements for FUNCTIONs that will be
interpreted (NOT compiled and linked).
Pocket Dot is not meant to be a perfect interpreter. Its
execution of a .PRG is slow, but tolerable. The benefits of Pocket
Dot lie in the extensive interactive environment that closely
matches the functionality of the Clipper command set.
A few standard Clipper commands have not been implemented.
These include JOIN, SORT, TEXT, TOTAL, and UPDATE. If you have
need of these commands, write to me and convince me of their
usefulness, and I may include them. (In three years I have had
only a single request for SORT.)
The most commonly used commands in Pocket Dot are MODIFY
STRUCTURE, and BROWSE.
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Pocket Dot (PD.EXE) is User Supported Software. You are encouraged
to copy and share the unmodified, executable file with others,
provided that this documentation is included and there is no fee or
consideration charged for the software. If you find the Pocket Dot
of value, your contribution ($40 suggested) would be appreciated.
You can register your copy of Pocket Dot version 1.3 by sending a
contribution of $40 with your name and address to:
Ben Snow
P.O. Box 1548
Woodstock, Ga. 30188
Those of you that register your copy of Pocket Dot will receive:
- Notification of enhancements.
- More documentation (on diskette).
- Pocket Dot's .OBJ files & instructions for re-linking
with your applications/functions/libraries.
- And some other "goodies" (let's leave it a surprise).
Note: If you enjoy Pocket Dot, please remember to send a
contribution. The contributor's package (contains stuff listed
above) is well worth it, and it will get your name on the mailing
list.Some notes on using Pocket Dot:
Most commands work the same way they would in a Clipper compiled
program. Some, however, deviate from the standard when used in
interactive mode. CREATE <file>, when used in interactive mode,
provides a simpler way to create a database file in a single step
than the Clipper CREATE command.
CONFIG.PD can be used to set up your standard Pocket Dot
environment. If found in the current directory, it is executed
just as if "DO CONFIG.PD" were executed at the dot prompt.
SET DOTBOX ON/OFF toggles a "plain, old" dot prompt for those of
you that can't stand the box. Also available: SET DOTROW TO xx,
SET DOTCOL TO xx, and SET DOTLEN TO xx.
STAT provides database status information.
F2 is the "auto-select" key, which attempts to give you a list of
whatever it is you need when entering a command. For example, if
you type LIST, and the press F2, you will be able to select from
the list of fields from the currently active database. Pressing F2
with a blank command line will give you the option of selecting
what type of list you want to select from (select areas, database
fields, directory entries, etc.). Try BROWSE [fieldlist].
Using "Adventure" keywords is usually not very productive.
MODI STRU attempts to do the conversion for you, when you change a
field's type.
There's MUCH more, but I'll save that for registered users.
I hope will find Pocket Dot both fun and useful!
Again, I would appreciate your comments and suggestions. I can be
reached by mail at the P.O. box given above, or through e-mail on
Compuserve (ID: 74730,445).