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dPerfect Merge SHORT CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
dPerfect Merge (v2.0) converts xBase (dBase III compatible) files
to Word Perfect secondary merge files. Features record and field
selection, and record sorting. Prints summary sheets and creates
setup files to automate the conversion. American/European date
formats. Single/multi-user. $26
New release (v2.0) adds data base browser, user-defined strings
for True/False values, memo-field converson, German-style date format,
choice of color palettes, use of setup files within program, ability
to abort a conversion, and more!
The dPerfect Merge v2.0 shareware package contains:
dPERFECT.EXE -- Interactive translation utility (Try this first!)
dPERFECT.DOC -- Documentation
dPCONFIG.DBF -- Required configuration file
dP_REGIS.TER -- Registration form
dP_READ.ME -- You are looking at it!
FILE_ID.DIZ -- Program description for BBS operators.
VENDINFO.DIZ -- Program description for shareware vendors.
Registered versions also include:
dPERFBV.EXE -- Batch translation utility (dPerfect BV)
dP_BTEST.BAT -- Sample batch file using dPerfect BV
HISTORY OF UPGRADES:
Version 2.0 (4/15/95)
* Add dBase IV/5 and .MDX support
* Add Word Perfect 6.x support
* Add F6 data base file browser
* Add ESC to abort creation of merge
* Add F7 to print registration
* Remove dPERFBV.EXE from shareware release
* Add user-defined strings for true/false values
* Add conversion of memo fields
* Add German date format
* Add F3 to use setup file in interactive version
* Add second color selection
* Add use of Clipper compatible .NTX index files
* Remove support of Clipper object file
Version 1.7 (5/10/92)
* Add conversion of European beta character (German double s)
ASCII 225
* Fix lost cluster problem on dPerfect.exe version
Version 1.6 (4/9/92):
* Fixed "large file" bug
* Convert database fieldnames to European high ASCII characters
when conversion is specified
* Add progress message during merge
* Add an explanatory error message when source data base isn't
valid
* Registered version of Clipper function now displays on screen
during merge
* Corrected miscellaneous screen displays
Version 1.5 (2/15/91):
* Add true WP 5.1 merge codes and field names in merge file
* Add context-sensitive help on F1 key
* Add option to convert high Ascii European characters
* Add option to force monochrome display on color monitors
* Add Pg Up/Down keys to ease data entry on field selection
* Add full screen editing capability to ease data entry
* dPerfect() for Clipper no longer writes to screen in registered
version
* Fix lost clusters when indexing in Batch Version
* Fix conflict with INSERT on data entry
* Remove processing of deleted records
* Fix problem on file number rollover (after 1000 merges)
* Fix error-trapping on criteria
* Fix restored screen after overwrite confirmation of merge file
Version 1.4 (11/26/90):
* Fix lost clusters (only occurred with some versions of DOS)
* removes conflict with certain field names
* deletes temporary memo files
* better control over printer "Not Ready"
OUT OF MEMORY ERROR:
If dPerfect Merge will not run because of an out of memory error, add the
following line to your CONFIG.SYS. Then re-boot and try again.
SET CLIPPER=E000
Copyright 1990, 1991, 1992,1995 Newdorf Research. All rights reserved.
Barbara J. Feldman
Newdorf Research
4212 North Lane
Del Mar, CA 92014
FAX: 619-793-9933 or Email: 73170.216@compuserve.com