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║ New in PC-File:dB version 1 ║
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┌───────────────┐
│ SPEED │
└───────────────┘
Up to 10 indexes are allowed (was 1); this can greatly speed searches
Sorting selected records can really speed up the sort and reports
┌───────────────┐
│ CAPACITY │
└───────────────┘
Max # records increased to 1 billion (was 65,000)
Max record length is 4,000 (if no memo fields) or
up to 345,254 (with 69 memo fields.) Previous max was 3,000
Max field length is 254 (was 200)
Max memo field length is 5,000 (was 1,665)
Memo fields (instead of 1 super field) max 69 allowed
Memo fields are variable length (super fields were fixed length)
Max number of indexes increased to 10 (was 1)
┌───────────────┐
│ EASE OF USE │
└───────────────┘
A second manual ("Beginner's Manual") for ease in learning
(both manuals use a new type of binding that allows them to
stay open on the desk top)
Sorting is seldom required (indexes are maintained in sequence)
Databases, report files, graph files, and letter files
contain a user supplied description, shown during file selection
New PC-Label program is more powerful and easier to use
An Install program simplifies getting started
┌───────────────┐
│ USEABILITY │
└───────────────┘
The dBASE III file format is now used
LAN use is supported (record locking is automatic)
Sort selected records
IF ELSE ENDIF in report writer
European date option on reports, example 28.01.88
New graphing functions:
graph multiple variables, stacked bar,
multiple pies, exploding pie wedges,
logarithmic scale
New built-in editor featuring:
whoops key to recover from errors, block operations,
command or menu driven, word wrap
EGA (35 lines) and VGA (40 lines) support during
browsing and print to screen
Report menu has "space after" option for detail lines
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ FEATURES "LOST" BY CHANGING TO THE DBASE III FORMAT │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
# (record*) is no longer available
Can't sort or index on memo fields
Can't global update memo fields
Numeric fields must be "clean" (not like $1,234,567.89-)