This is a short file that's explains how to use Roledex.
@ROLEDEX DOCUMENTATION
Roledex is a small database designed to teach data file handling concepts for geoBasic programmers. For technical notes on the program see the file 'Roledex.REM'.
The operation of Roledex is fairly simple. All of the records are sorted on the NAME field. In the editing box there are five icons. They are (from left to right):
PREVIOUS - Moves to the previous record if there is one.
GOTO - Move to an absolute record. You will be prompted for the record number that you wish to move to.
ERASE - Deletes the current record. You will be asked one last time if you are sure that you wish to erase the record. If you say yes the record is deleted and can
be recovered!
SEARCH - Searches the Roledex for a particular name. You will be prompted for the name. If the name entered can't be located the closest match available will be displayed. When doing a search remember that case is significant - William is
the same as WILLIAM!
NEXT - Moves to the next record, if there is one.
To create a new record use GOTO to move to an unused record. To enter text into the record simply click the mouse on the appropriate box. When you are finished simply click on one of the movement icons or select UPDATE from the menu. The new record will be inserted into it's proper place automatically.
If you are modifying a record and decide that you do not wish to make changes simply click on the RECOVER menu option. This will restore the current record. Note that if you move to a different record the changes you have made to the current record are saved to the disk.
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