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LBB
(Little Black Book)
Version 5.70
Copyright (C) 1992,1993 by Vic Baron
CIS: 71210,3632
GENIE: V.Baron
All Rights Reserved
_______
____|__ | (tm)
--| | |-------------------
| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
-----| | |---------------------
|___|___| MEMBER
The author, Vic Baron, is a Member of The Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP has established stringent
standards for its members and wants to make sure the Shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a share-
ware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help
you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not
provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at:
ASP Ombudsman
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to
ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.
DISCLAIMER
This program is provided "as is" with no warranties, either
expressed or implied, including without limitation, warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The entire
risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with
you. Should this program be defective, you assume the entire
cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction.
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
OVERVIEW .................................................... 2
ABOUT LBB.EXE ............................................... 2
FILES ....................................................... 3
ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLE ...................................... 3
MEMORY RESIDENT OPERATION ................................... 4
CONFIGURATION ............................................... 5
MANUAL DIALING .............................................. 6
CREATING A DATABASE ......................................... 7
ADD A RECORD ................................................ 7
MODIFY RECORD ............................................... 8
DELETE RECORD ............................................... 8
INDEX DATABASE .............................................. 9
IMPORT FILE ................................................. 9
BROWSE Functions ............................................ 9
SPEED SEARCH ................................................ 9
SHELL ....................................................... 10
DIAL TELEPHONE .............................................. 10
PRINT ....................................................... 11
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FORMAT .................................. 11
ADDRESS BOOK FORMAT ......................................... 11
CATEGORY FORMAT ............................................. 11
EXPORT FUNCTIONS ............................................ 12
SAMPLE DIRECTORY OUTPUT ..................................... 12
REGISTRATION AND LICENSE INFORMATION ........................ 13
R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M ........................... 16
Appendix A -- Editing Keys .................................. 17
Appendix B -- Sample Batch File ............................. 18
Appendix C -- Database File Structure ....................... 19
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OVERVIEW
LBB (Little Black Book) is a fast personal address book database
and telephone dialer that was written to solve the problem of
locating specific names and telephone numbers in a crowded
Rolodex. LBB (Little Black Book) will also allow you to print a
pocket sized telephone book that may be carried with you.
ABOUT LBB.EXE
LBB.EXE is a quick and easy to use personal address book and
telephone dialer with many valuable features.
o Unlimited records
o 10 Indexing Categories
o 5K Memory Resident operation
o Call Logging
o Pull-Down Menus
o Automatic Dial/Redial
o International Dialing Supported
o Manual Dial mode for special numbers
o Speed-Search record locating
o Import Comma Delimited Files
o Export to DBF and Comma Delimited Format
o Context-sensitive Help
o Supports Environmental variable
o Prints personal Little Black Book
The Little Black Book is extremely easy to use. Simply run the
program and create a database by adding entries. You can have LBB
print out a sorted personal Little Black Book in pocket sized
format that may be carried with you. You can browse, edit, add or
delete records. Little Black Book knows which record was the last
accessed and will keep the telephone numbers ready to be used by
the dialer. You simply tell LBB which number you want to dial and
it will keep trying until a connection is established.
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CONVENTIONS
Context sensitive help is available from anywhere within LBB by
pressing the F1 key. The file BLKBK.HLP must be available to LBB
for help to be active.
Any operation may be aborted by pressing the ESC (Escape) key.
This will usually take you back one level in the menu structure.
When asked for a YES or NO input, the default response is
capitalized. For example (Y/n) would indicate that pressing
<return> would be equal to saying YES.
FILES
There are several files that comprise LBB and a few more that are
created the first time LBB is run.
LBB.EXE -- Main executable
BLKBK.HLP -- Help file
BLKBK.DOC -- This file
LBBLDR.EXE -- TSR Module Loader
LBBD.000 -- TSR Overlay
These files are created by LBB during it's operation.
BLKBK.DAT -- Main Database
BLKBK.CDX -- Company Name Index File
BLKBK.IDX -- Last Name Index File
BLKBK.SDX -- Category Index File
BLKBK.CFG -- Configuration File
BLKBK.LOG -- LBB Log File
ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLE
LBB needs to know where to find the files that it needs for
proper operation. The use of the optional environmental variable
LBBK makes this easy. If you choose not to use the variable, LBB
will search for it's files in the default directory. To tell LBB
where it's files are stored, in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file enter
SET LBBK=path
where <path> is the complete pathname including drive and
directory. For example, if you wanted LBB to keep it's files on
drive D and directory ADDRESS, you would enter
SET LBBK=D:\ADDRESS <return>
Note that there are NO spaces before or after the '='.
HINT: Store specialized databases in different directories and
load LBB from a batch file that first sets the LBBK variable to
the specific directory. You might want a separate database for
vendors or one for clients, etc. This greatly enhances the
benefits of LBB. See Appendix B for example batch file.
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STARTING LBB
For normal operation of the Little Black Book, you enter
LBB <return>
The Shareware version will display an opening title and proceed
to the main menu. This is the starting point for all LBB
operations. If this is the first time that LBB has been run, or
if LBB cannot find it's configuration file, you will
automatically be put into the configuration menu.
In the upper right hand corner of the display, near the time
display, you will see a small letter N. This indicates that the
database in use is indexed by NAME. To switch to the COMPANY
index, press ALT C. You should see the letter C in the upper
right. Any data added or retrieved will be accessed according to
the specified index.
MEMORY RESIDENT OPERATION
To load LBB for memory resident operation, you must run the
LBBLDR program. This program loads the resident module which
leaves a small 5K loader in memory. If successful you will see a
sign-on message and a reminder that to activate the dialer, you
must press ALT . ( the ALT and the period key). The dialer will
try to find the LBB database using the environmental variable
LBBK or it will look in the current directory. LBB will NOT
search the path to find it's files. If the proper files cannot be
found, the dialer will abort and remove itself from memory. If
successful, a window will open and display the first available
record in the database. You can use the 'speed search' feature
and press the first character of the last name. When you have the
record you want, press F2 to activate the dialer. Select the
number and press return. LBB will dial the number, re-dialing if
busy. When you hear a ring, pick up the receiver and press any
key. The modem will disconnect and you will be on the telephone.
Press ESC to exit the dialer leaving it resident. To remove the
dialer from memory, press F10. The LBB dialer will exit and
remove itself from memory if no other resident programs have been
loaded after it. If you want to manually dial a number, activate
the dialer with ALT . and press F4. Enter the number you wish and
press return.
The LBB dialer module will NOT function when loaded into high
memory using LOADHI or a similar command.
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CONFIGURATION
/-- Configuration -----------------------------\
| Modem Init .. ATE0Q0M1X4V1 |
| Dial String.. ATDT |
| Port......... 1 |
| Default Index N Call Logging.... N |
| Phone Format. L Categories...... { |
|----------------------------------------------|
| Name : Victor G. Baron |
|----------------------------------------------|
| Printer Codes |
| Normal ...... 027/080/000/000/000/000 |
| Compressed .. 027/015/000/000/000/000 |
\----------------------------------------------/
The first item in the configuration window is the Modem
Initialization string. Try running LBB with the default settings
and change them only if you experience difficulty.
Next, enter the string that your modem will expect to tell it to
dial a number. Most Hayes compatible modems use the string ATD
followed by a T or a P depending on whether you're using TONE or
PULSE dialing.
Next comes the PORT specification. You need to tell LBB which
port your modem is connected to in order for LBB to utilize it's
dialing features. Currently LBB supports COM 1-4.
The next two selections set the modes that LBB will use on
startup. The default index can be either Name or Company. The
default can be changed 'on the fly' by using the ALT-C
combination. The phone format selection may be either Local or
International. This actually sets the display formats for the
time, date, address and telephone fields. They may also be
changed using the ALT-I combination.
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The next selection enables or disables the Automatic Call Logging
Feature of LBB. When enabled, LBB will maintain a .LOG file in
the selected directory. Any time you dial a number, LBB will log
the name, number, date and time if the call. At this time, LBB
logs ALL calls dialed , not just those where a connection is
made. The BLKBK.LOG file is a straight ASCII file and may be
viewed with the DOS TYPE command or any ASCII file viewer.
The next field opens a small window with room for up to 10 index
categories. There are a few categories filled in but these may be
overridden. This feature maintains a sub index so numbers may be
grouped by categories for additional clarity.
The next field accepts the Name that you wish to appear on the
printed output of Little Black Book.
Next we come to the printer codes. LBB will print your personal
telephone book on request. It is designed to print in compressed
mode whether you are using a laser printer or a dot matrix. This
area contains the codes that will switch your printer to
compressed and normal. LBB comes with the codes for an Epson
printer as the default. Consult your printer manual for the codes
for your specific printer.
When you have completed the configuration, you are given the
option to save the settings. They will then be available to LBB
on future occasions. Should you want to temporarily change the
settings you may select CONFIGURE from the menu and answer 'N'
when asked to save the settings. They will be available for that
session only. There will be a slight pause while LBB initializes
the com port and then you may proceed.
MANUAL DIALING
LBB has the added feature of manual dialing a telephone number
for those occasions when you don't want to use the database. The
Manual Dial feature is activated at any time by pressing ALT M.
That is, press the ALT key and the letter M simultaneously. The
manual dial window will open
/-[ MANUAL DIALER ]-------------------------------------\
| Enter number to dial (ex: 1(504)555-1212) |
| |
| |
| |
\-------------------------------------------------------/
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You are prompted to enter your number. Note that the example
shows the formatting characters () and - which are acceptable but
not required. The number could have been entered as 15045551212
with no problem. Enter your number and press return. LBB will
dial your number. When the number rings, pick up the receiver and
press return. Pressing return before you pick up the receiver
will abort the call. If the number is busy, LBB will pause and
redial.
CREATING A DATABASE
Once you have properly configured LBB, it is time to construct
your personal address database. LBB has four menu selections that
allow you to manipulate the data in your database. Highlight the
EDIT selection on the main menu and press return.
/-----------------\
| Add a Record |
| Modify a Record |
| Delete a Record |
| Index Data File |
\-----------------/
ADD A RECORD
You must first ADD records to your database. Highlight the Add a
Record selection and press return. The data entry screen is
displayed and you may proceed to fill in the fields. Press F1 for
help in entering data. See Appendix A for a list of valid editing
keys that may be used in all of LBB's input screens. In most of
the fields, LBB will automatically capitalize the first letter of
each word. To leave a field blank, just press return. LBB
maintains its index based upon the last name and the first name.
The field with the little flag is the Telephone number field.
When you enter the field, it will open a window allowing for
LOCAL or INTERNATIONAL number entry. This depends on the I/L flag
located in the upper right sector of the screen. If you are in
the wrong mode, just use ESC to exit the field, press ALT I to
switch modes and re-enter the field. If the number is a local
number leave the areacode field blank. LBB will send the number
to the modem as entered. Each number is entered in it's own
section. To switch between sections quickly, press F3. As in all
areas of LBB, pressing F1 will get you online help. .pa
There is room in the Notes field for up to 90 characters which
may be used to hold any comments you wish to keep with the
individual record.
Entering the Category field will open a small window which will
display the available selection for the Category field. Highlight
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the selection of your choice and press return. You can NOT enter
anything into the field without first selecting it from the menu.
If you want to add a category, you must exit the edit mode,
select Configure from the main menu and add any categories there.
When you are satisfied with the entry you may press F10 to save
the current record, update the index and display another entry
screen. Pressing return in the last field will prompt you to
save the record. Pressing ESC will abort the operation and return
you to the menu. You may input as many records as you wish. LBB
has been tested with more than 10,000 records with no problem.
MODIFY RECORD
Should you wish to change any data in a record after it has been
added to the database, you select the Modify Record function. A
dialog window will open and prompt you for a Last Name. You may
enter the complete LAST name or you may enter a unique string
starting with the FIRST letter of the last name. LBB will search
the database and display the record that is the nearest match
to the name entered. You will be asked if the displayed
record is to be modified. If yes, then the update screen will
show the selected record. The Modify screen is the same as the
ADD screen except that the existing data is displayed in the
field. Use the edit keys to move through the entry and make
changes. When you have completed modifications you may save the
entry and return to the main menu or continue and modify
additional records. LBB will update the Last Modified field to
show the current system date.
DELETE RECORD
A dialog window will open and ask for a NAME to be entered.
Enter characters to match starting with the first character of
the LAST name. LBB will search the database and display the
record that most closely matches the entered string. A
confirmation will be requested before the record is deleted. If
you answer No, the displayed record will remain on screen. You
can scroll through the database. As each record is displayed you
are asked if you wish to delete the record. Press ESC to
abort the operation.
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After deleting a record, it will remain on the screen and
you will be asked if you wish to delete another. Answer N to
end the operation or Y to enter another name and continue. After
all deletions have been completed, LBB will pause and display a
screen indicating that it is 'packing' the database and then
'indexing' the database. What this means is that LBB is
physically deleting the records from the file and creating a new
index.
INDEX DATABASE
Although LBB automatically updates the database index, there
are occasions when you might want to manually redo the index.
A good indicator that your database needs indexing is if you see
duplicate entries when you print your Little Black Book. This can
occur when you have modified the database but causes no other
problem. This function will scan the database and construct the
index file.
IMPORT FILE
Little Black Book has the ability to IMPORT a database file that
has been saved in a comma delimited format. Most database
programs will import and export files in this format. The file
MUST contain the fields in the exact order and size as specified
in Appendix C. Any deviation from this format could produce
unpredictable results and corruption of the database.
NOTE: It would be wise to make a backup of your database before
attempting any type of import operation.
BROWSE Functions
/---------------\
| By Name |
| By Company |
| By Category |
| Specific |
\---------------/
The BROWSE function will display all the records in the database
starting with the first record sorted according to your
selection. Use the cursor keys to move through the database or
you can use the Speed Search mode.
SPEED SEARCH
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When in any of the display modes pressing a letter will display
the record whose index most closely matches the selected
character. LBB will use the first character of the COMPANY,LAST
name or Category depending upon the selected index. In the event
of duplicate records, only the first record is displayed. You may
look at the previous or following records using the cursor keys.
SHELL
There are times when you might want to interrupt the operation of
LBB and run a DOS command without exiting LBB. The SHELL
function will load a copy of DOS in memory to allow you to run
specific commands while still in the Little Black Book. You
must type "EXIT" to return to the program.
DIAL TELEPHONE
One of LBB's most powerful features is it's dialer. You enter the
dialer by pressing the ALT D hot key. The last selected record is
retained in memory. LBB will scan the entry for available phone
numbers and display them in a window.
/---------------------------------------\
| |
| NAME: Steve Angersoll |
| |
| Phone (714) 540-1347 x2011 Work |
| Phone (714) 545-9235 x Car |
| Phone (714) 909-5006 x Home |
| Phone ( ) - |
| |
| |
| |
\---------------------------------------/
Use the cursor keys to highlight your selection and press return.
The modem will be initialized and the number will be dialed. If
the number is busy, Little Black Book will redial the number.
After the phone starts to ring, you must pick up the handset and
press any key to disconnect the modem. NOTE: If you press a key
BEFORE picking up the handset, you will disconnect the call.
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PRINT
The PRINT function will print your Little Black Book in
compressed format which can be cut and folded into a small book
that is easily carried with you. You may also export the LBB
database in either comma delimited or standard DBF format.
Highlight the Print selection and press return. The Print Menu
will be displayed.
/-------------------------\
| Telephone Directory |
| Address Book |
| Categories |
| Export Comma Delimited |
| Export DBF Format |
\-------------------------/
The entries are printed alphabetically sorted by LAST name or
by COMPANY name according to selected index.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FORMAT
The Telephone Directory Format prints the database sorted
alphabetically. Each entry contains just the name and number
information. After the alphabetic listing, LBB prints the
database in Category format.
ADDRESS BOOK FORMAT
The Address Book format prints a complete directory including
Name and Address information. You can optionally select to print
any comments stored with the entry. After printing the Address
Book, LBB prints the database in Category format for cross
reference.
CATEGORY FORMAT
The Category format lists the database, sorted by Category and
sorted alphabetically within each category. Each entry contains
just the name and numbers for the entry. This format is printed
automatically after either the Telephone Directory or Address
Book selection has completed. Selecting the format causes LBB to
print ONLY the Category listing.
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EXPORT FUNCTIONS
LBB has the ability to export the database in either Comma
Delimited (CDM) or standard database (DBF) format. Comma
Delimited format puts each FIELD in double quotes (") and
separates each FIELD with a comma (,). Each line contains one
RECORD. These files may be imported into specific database or
spreadsheet programs and manipulated for custom printouts,
possibly generate mailing labels, etc.
SAMPLE DIRECTORY OUTPUT
Telephone Directory Format _________ _________ ______
***** E *****
Egan, Eddie................................................
Work....................................414 841-2544 x578
Fax ........................................414 564-5877
***** F *****
Fogg, Phineas............................011 342 22 01-1902
Foster, Frank...........................011 23 5722 84-5987
***** G *****
Galley, Greta..................................312 564-7855
Category Format ________ ______
***** Emergency *****
Jenkins, John.................................780-1465 x899
Pronti, Printzi...................................No Number
Robertson, Robert..................................657-8550
Struthers, Sally...............................212 564-5788
***** Employees *****
Coolidge, Clara............................100 27 254-8966
Foster, Frank...........................011 23 5722 84-5987
Johnson, John.....................................No Number
Address Book Format _______ ____ ______
Porker, Paulina............................... 814 277-5139 |
PIGS 'N STUFF............................... 814 278-9011 |
2355 Sty Lane............................................ |
Pig Holler Pennsylvania 80122 USA.................... |
Best pigs knuckles in town............................... |
Pronti, Printzi...................................No Number |
***** Q *****
Queen, Quincy..................................202 254-6655 |
MYSTERY ROW.............................................. |
1234 Any Street.......................................... |
Quincy MA 90112.......................................... |
***** R *****
Robertson, Robert..................................657-8550 |
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REGISTRATION AND LICENSE INFORMATION
Registration Information:
-------------------------
The registration fee for LBB (Little Black Book) is $25.00 US.
Other than the opening and closing shareware screens, there is
no difference between the registered version and the shareware
version. Registration entitles the user to receive a diskette
containing the latest version of the program and free updates
for one year.
Site Licenses are available. Rates on request.
Author/Publisher Information:
-----------------------------
GTX Software is a small software company owned and operated by
Vic Baron, producing top quality computer software at reasonable
prices, continuously, since 1975.
Please feel free to contact me (Vic Baron) at any time if you
have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by
mail at the following address:
Vic Baron
GTX Software
5419 Dahlia Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90041
I can also be reached electronically as follows:
CompuServe: 71210,3632
EXECPC BBS
GENIE V.BARON
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Limited Distribution License:
-----------------------------
As the exclusive copyright holder for LBB , GTX Software
authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following
restrictions. Please refer to the additional information listed
below which is specific to ASP and non-ASP Disk Vendors, Computer
Clubs, and Disk-of-the-Month style distribution.
o The LBB package - including all program files and
documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way
and must be distributed as a complete package, without
exception.
o No price or other compensation may be charged for the
Little Black Book package. A charge may be charged for
the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as
long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in
the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
o The LBB (Little Black Book) package CANNOT be sold as
part of some other inclusive package or included in
any commercial software packaging offer, without a
written agreement from GTX Software. For information
on combining the LBB (Little Black Book) package with
related programs to form a "disk-set", please refer to
the information below for ASP or non-ASP Disk Vendors.
o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole
or in part, using any means, without the written
permission of GTX Software. In other words, the disk-
based documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED
(hardcopy) form.
o The LBB (Little Black Book) package cannot be "rented"
or "leased" to others.
o The person receiving a copy of the LBB (Little Black
Book) package MUST be made aware that each disk or copy
is ONLY for evaluation, and that GTX Software has not
received any royalties or payment for the product.
This requirement can be met by including the complete
LBB (Little Black Book) package, which contains any
appropriate registration reminders.
o The person receiving a copy of the LBB (Little Black
Book) package MUST be made aware that he or she does
not become a registered user until GTX Software has
received payment for registration of the software.
This requirement can be met by including the complete
LBB (Little Black Book) package, which contains any
appropriate registration reminders.
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o GTX Software prohibits the distribution of outdated
versions of the LBB (Little Black Book) package,
without written permission from GTX Software. If the
version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please
contact us to ensure that you have the most current
version. This version was released in June, 1993.
o Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell,
modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse
engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as
provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use
shall result in immediate and automatic termination of
this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to GTX
Software.
The following additional information and restrictions are
intended for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, and Computer
Clubs who wish to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book) package.
Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby
given permission to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book)
package in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed
above. ASP Approved Vendors in good standing do not need to
request permission to distribute this package.
This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you
otherwise, in writing.
ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the LBB (Little Black
Book) package as part of a collection may do so provided that all
the other restrictions listed above are met.
Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate
Members, but who wish to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book)
package may do so if they comply with the following requirements
in addition to those mentioned earlier.
You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs,
or other literature which describes our products as "FREE
SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not
free.
Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the LBB
(Little Black Book) package as part of a collection must obtain
permission from GTX Software prior to beginning such a
distribution.
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R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M
L B B -- L I T T L E B L A C K B O O K 5.60
TO: Vic Baron Date___/___/___
GTX
5419 Dahlia Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90041
FROM: Name:_____________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
City:______________________ State: __________ ZIP: _______
Phone - Day: ( ) __________ Evening: ( ) __________
LBB $25.00
(CA residents add 8.25% tax) _____
(Foreign orders add $10.00 for shipping) _____
Total $_____
Where did you get LBB (BBS name, phone number, etc.)?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Date Registered ___________________
==========================================================
COMMENTS:_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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Appendix A -- Editing Keys
Cursor Movement
---------------
Arrow keys - cursor movement
Ctrl-LeftArrow - word left
Ctrl-RightArrow - word right
Home - beginning of field
End - end of line/field
Ctrl-Home - beginning of first field
Ctrl-End - end of last field
Tab - next field
Shift-Tab - previous field
Inserting and Deleting
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Ins - toggle insert mode
Del - delete character at cursor
BackSpace - delete character left
Ctrl-BackSpace - delete word left
Ctrl-T - delete word right
Ctrl-U - delete to end of field
Ctrl-Y - delete to end of form
Other Editing Keys
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Enter - process current field
Ctrl-Enter - process all fields
Ctrl-R - restore field
Esc - abort data entry
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Appendix B -- Sample Batch File
Assume that the directory containing the default LBB database is
D:\ADDRESS.
Assume that you have a vendor database in D:\VENDOR.
In your AUTOEXEC.BAT file you would place the command
SET LBBK=D:\ADDRESS
this will cause LBB to look in the D:\ADDRESS directory for all
necessary files.
If you wanted to run LBB using the vendor database, you would
create a batch file called VENDOR.BAT.
EXAMPLE:VENDOR.BAT
SET TBBK=%LBBK% <-- save default variable
SET LBBK=D:\VENDOR <-- set new directory
LBB <-- run LBB
SET LBBK=%TBBK% <-- restore default directory
SET TBBK= <-- clear temp variable
When you run VENDOR.BAT, it first saves the old variable, sets
the new directory, runs LBB , restores the default directory and
then clears the temporary variable.
You could have different batch files for different specialized
databases.
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Appendix C -- Database File Structure
FIELD DESCRIPTION SIZE _____ ___________ ____
DATE 6
FIRSTNAME 12
MIDDLE INITIAL 1
LASTNAME 16
TITLE 16
COMPANY 31
ADDRESS ONE 40
ADDRESS TWO 40
ADDRESS THREE 40
CITY 20
STATE 20
ZIPCODE 9
COUNTRY 4
PHONE 1 21
PHONE 2 21
PHONE 3 21
PHONE 3 21
PHONE ID 1 5
PHONE ID 2 5
PHONE ID 3 5
PHONE ID 4 5
EXTENSION 1 4
EXTENSION 2 4
EXTENSION 3 4
EXTENSION 4 4
COMMENTS 90
BLANK 5
