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TvDbase Version 1.01
Copyright (c) 1986
PC Concepts, Ltd.
Written by John Parlin
TvDbase is a simple VCR tape library database. I know, I know, there are
a couple others out there already. Well, TvDbase was written to rid you
of the agony of having the program crash during use just because you entered
the wrong data type.
Everything is pretty much self expanatory in the program. When adding a tape,
you give it a number. You can list up to 4 movies per tape. All fields
on the screen form will except characters or digits EXCEPT the record number
field. The record number is of integer type. You need only enter something
in this field when changing or toggling the deletion status of a tape.
When printing, TvDbase assumes you have 8½" x 11" paper. The format used is
suitable for a 3-hole punch and binder.
Menu Selections
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A : Add a Tape Specify tape number. Cursor moves to next field when
<ENTER> is pressed. If <ENTER> is pressed while in the
tape number field, the Add is aborted. Data is not
required in any of the other fields. After pressing
<ENTER> from the last field, the record will be written
to the next open record number. It is therefore
suggested that when entering your initial library, don't
skip tape numbers. The order entered is the order
printed.
C : Change a Tape When selecting this option, you must enter the record
number to change and NOT the tape number. Do not enter
any leading when entering the record number as it is of
integer type.
Pressing <ENTER> from any field will leave that field and
the data for that field will remain unchanged. If
anything new is keyed in a field, old data is discarded
and the new data, up until the <ENTER> key is pressed,
becomes the new data for that field. No need to space
over any remaining data in the field. Just press <ENTER>
and everything past the <ENTER> will be discarded when
writing the record back to its file.
D/U : Delete
/Undelete This option will either mark a tape for deletion or
unmark one that is already marked for deletion. If a
record is marked for deletion but not purged, it will
not print when using the "L" option nor will it be
retrievable when using the "F" or "R" options. The
best thing to do is just delete the desired tape (by
record number) and then select the P)urge option to
"repack" the file.
F/R : Find
/Retrieve This option allows you to search by the tape number field.
You cannot search by any other field. Once the record is
found, it will list all fields of data including its
record number. This record number is your cross reference
for changing or deleting/undeleting a tape. If more than
one tape is found, the next record will be displayed as
well until the end of file is reached and no more matches
can be found. TvDbase does not check for duplicate tape
numbers so be careful when adding tapes not to enter a
duplicate tape number.
L : List Tape
Directory to
Printer Plain and simple... Prints out a directory of your VCR
tape library for a 3-hole binder. Prints 6 tapes per
page.
P : Purge Deleted Purges tapes marked for deletion and repacks the data
file.
Q : Quit TvDbase Ahem... that's right. Exit's to DOS.
Any future versions of TvDbase will support data files made with this version.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions, drop a line to the Sysops of
PC Concepts FidoNet 14/612 612/572-0894 300/1200/2400 bps.
This program may be freely copied and distributed free of charge for private
use.