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Short: Multi purpose database. Now 13 languages.
Author: david-ek@dsv.su.se
Uploader: david-ek@dsv.su.se
Type: biz/dbase
db is a fast and small os3.0 compliant multi purpose database program.
It currently supports 13 languages (English, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian,
Danish, German, Polish, Dutch, Italian, French, Spanish, Czech and Portuguese).
There are mostly minor changes this time and this is probably the last version.
If you want improvements I've released the source code so you can add what you
need. (However you are not allowed to use the source code for commercial
purposes, nor release modified versions under the name "db" without my
permission). You can find the source code on aminet:/biz/dbase/db3.4src.lha
This program is ShareWare. Previously, db used to display a shareware reminder
if not registered with a keyfile. This reminder has been removed as I've
decided to stop mailing keyfiles.
/David Ekholm
Why choose db?
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I wrote after having tested numerous other PD database programs and always
found something lacking or irritating me. They might have dozzens of features
not found in db, but they lacked font sensitivity and a standard GUI look and
OS 3.0 behaviour.
Remember: db is a GENERAL database program. YOU decide what to store in it,
be it addresses, video collections spare parts or your invoices. I really
can't understand why people keep releasing databases with fixed fields all
the time.
When you use db you will notice that the user interface has been kept as
compact as possible (few gadgets, menus and windows). Still the functionality
in for example, searching and sorting is high. This is intentional.
I prefer few buttons with high functionality than the opposite.
Feature List
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A partial list of db's features include:
o Dynamic memory handling. Number of records and fields only limited by
free memory.
o GadTool based. (Use fields of string, checkbox, cycle and text type)
o Support for multi-line fields through textfield.gadget
o Mouse and keyboard driven.
o User definable fields and layout.
o Multiple views of the same database.
o The views can be designed through a simple to use GUI.
o Commodore's Clipboard for flexible interaction with other programs.
o AppWindow -just drag and drop database icons on db to load.
o Online MenuHelp -Press HELP key when selecting a menu item.
o Font sensitive.
o ASL requesters for flexible loads and saves.
o Localized.
o ARexx support.
o Dial numbers using a modem or loudspeaker.
o WB and Shell usage with Commodore's template parsing.
o Fast and flexible find function using AmigaDOS patterns.
o Listview browser.
o Filter function.
o Fast and flexible sort function. Multiple sort orders can be specified.
o 'Export View' and two standard ASCII export features.
o Automatic ASCII import (tab-separated ASCII).
History of changes
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97-03-16 v3.4 NEWS:
* This is probably the last version for the Amiga.
Please Read the preface section for more info.
* There is no more keyfile protection as I've decided
to stop releasing keyfiles. db is still ShareWare
however.
* You are now able to automatically run ARexx programs
every time a new record is displayed. This greatly
enhances the possibilities for custom database designs.
Read about the NEWRECORDRXFILE and NEWRECORDRXSTRING
RFF tags for how to do this. Also refer to the modified
"Relations" ARexx example enclosed with this version
for a demonstration.
* Added the ARexx command 'GetPortName' that returns the
name of the current ARexx port. (Some users can't use
the built in Address() function in ARexx for some
reason.)
* Polish catalog updated. Thanks goes to Konrad Dubiel.
* You get the source code for this version. (Separate
(archive. See the file db3.4src.lha on AmiNet).
Also read the preface about legal issues concerning
the source code.
96-09-11 v3.3 NEWS:
* The first field will automatically be activated when
a record is added.
* The cursor will remain active in the current field when
the user changes to search or sort mode with RAmiga +
hotkey.
* The Browser window's zoom gadget will now expand the
window to the full height of the screen instead of
shrinking the window. All suggested by Johny Hansson.
* Added the ARexx command 'UndoBuffer' that extracts the
old value of the current string gadget (the value prior
to user changes). Suggested by Richard Ludwig.
* A portuguese catalog has been added thanks to Fábio
Goes. db now supports 13 languages!
BUG FIXED:
* This bad bug has been hanging around since v2.10(!).
db would stop loading records if it hit an empty record.
This is fixed and db no longer saves empty records
either just to be kind to older versions.
96-03-18 v3.2 COMMENT:
* This is mainly a re-release of v3.1. v3.1 was released
to AmiNet but didn't show up for some reason.
NEWS:
* .catalog files for the following languages have been
updated: French, Spanish, German, Swedish and Dutch.
Also copy these files if this concerns you.
* You may now fix the window position for each view by
adding XPOS=<x position> and/_or_ YPOS=<y position> to
the RFF lines of your database (user request).
96-03-05 v3.1 NEWS:
* Multi-line fields are now supported using the
textfield.gadget (included) by Mark Thomas. Check out
the "Game Reviews" and "Windsurfing95" examples and
you'll see what I mean.
* You may now fix the window position for each view by
adding XPOS=<x position> and YPOS=<y position> to the
RFF lines of your database.
* Added the ARexx command 'CurrentView' to control views
from ARexx.
SHAREWARE NOTE:
* db is still ShareWare, but the save save limitation is
removed. Instead db will display a ShareWare reminder
for at least 10 seconds when started without a keyfile.
============================= Archive contents =============================
Original Packed Ratio Date Time Name
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2569 1255 51.1% 12-Sep-96 21:01:40 +Catalogs.info
11784 5069 56.9% 10-Apr-96 22:00:04 +db.catalog
14466 5416 62.5% 10-Apr-96 22:00:10 +db.ct
8106 3479 57.0% 16-Nov-94 18:31:18 +db.catalog
17744 6570 62.9% 16-Nov-94 18:23:34 +db_dansk.ct
12544 5063 59.6% 18-Mar-96 13:15:44 +db.catalog
27854 10429 62.5% 18-Mar-96 13:09:10 +db_deutsch.ct
12232 4878 60.1% 18-Mar-96 13:20:52 +db.catalog
25871 9299 64.0% 18-Mar-96 13:21:32 +db_español.ct
11942 4840 59.4% 18-Mar-96 13:36:24 +db.catalog
21485 7824 63.5% 18-Mar-96 13:36:34 +db_français.ct
9324 3834 58.8% 29-Nov-94 01:24:14 +db.catalog
11773 4187 64.4% 29-Nov-94 01:23:30 +db_italiano.ct
12392 4891 60.5% 18-Mar-96 13:27:32 +db.catalog
15260 5341 65.0% 18-Mar-96 13:28:14 +db_nederlands.ct
10726 4544 57.6% 22-Mar-96 20:05:22 +db.catalog
13483 4955 63.2% 22-Mar-96 20:05:38 +db_norsk.ct
12278 5130 58.2% 01-Oct-96 18:11:20 +db.catalog
12656 4798 62.0% 01-Oct-96 18:12:14 +db_polski.ct
12632 5116 59.4% 25-Aug-96 05:47:28 +db.catalog
25868 9514 63.2% 25-Aug-96 05:53:38 +db_português.ct
8734 3828 56.1% 22-Nov-94 21:38:00 +db.catalog
17526 6874 60.7% 22-Nov-94 21:34:10 +db_suomi.ct
10594 4422 58.2% 04-Mar-96 14:43:12 +db.catalog
22321 8242 63.0% 04-Mar-96 14:42:02 +db_svenska.ct
73808 38839 47.3% 17-Mar-97 01:05:22 +db
4111 2159 47.4% 19-Sep-96 21:18:36 +db.info
2009 1071 46.6% 25-Sep-95 14:18:04 +Docs.info
88183 30797 65.0% 17-Mar-97 00:57:48 +db.guide
1831 1129 38.3% 05-Dec-95 00:18:48 +db.guide.info
1437 783 45.5% 06-Jan-96 13:43:08 +Fast install
2239 1014 54.7% 25-Sep-95 14:18:04 +Fast install.info
2136 613 71.3% 16-Mar-97 15:32:00 +Orderform
2239 1012 54.8% 25-Sep-95 14:18:04 +Orderform.info
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2239 1015 54.6% 25-Sep-95 14:18:04 +Translators.info
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5217 2402 53.9% 22-Nov-95 16:57:50 +About the examples
2239 1013 54.7% 25-Sep-95 14:04:56 +About the examples.info
2026 854 57.8% 20-Feb-96 22:25:48 +Addresses2
3465 1308 62.2% 25-Sep-95 14:04:56 +Addresses2.info
2022 1250 38.1% 25-Sep-95 14:04:54 +ARexxDemos.info
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190 143 24.7% 18-Sep-94 13:39:46 +date.db
338 176 47.9% 28-Jun-95 18:56:16 +DateFields
3461 1303 62.3% 16-Oct-95 19:22:06 +DateFields.info
114 104 8.7% 03-Sep-94 02:44:10 +dial.db
241 142 41.0% 03-Sep-94 03:31:48 +Expand.db
729 340 53.3% 25-Sep-94 17:58:42 +ExpandII
1724 597 65.3% 25-Sep-94 18:57:30 +ExpandII.db
3461 1302 62.3% 16-Oct-95 19:22:06 +ExpandII.info
177 143 19.2% 20-Nov-94 22:06:54 +firstcharupper.db
359 254 29.2% 03-Sep-94 02:44:10 +FirstUpper.db
9506 8970 5.6% 03-Sep-94 19:30:42 +I love you.snd
114 105 7.8% 18-Sep-94 13:25:44 +inputcheck.db
166 144 13.2% 20-Nov-94 22:06:54 +integerfield.db
16906 7637 54.8% 03-Sep-94 19:17:08 +logo.pic
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3461 1301 62.4% 16-Oct-95 19:22:06 +MagicFieldsIII.info
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3461 1304 62.3% 16-Oct-95 19:22:06 +MultimediaII.info
318 235 26.1% 01-Jan-96 14:15:36 +multiview.db
113 103 8.8% 17-Sep-94 14:35:46 +numbercheck.db
2469 1096 55.6% 20-Nov-94 22:06:54 +playcdsong.db
281 191 32.0% 20-Nov-94 22:06:54 +timefield.db
121 105 13.2% 03-Sep-94 02:44:10 +ToUpper.db
711 440 38.1% 12-Aug-94 23:42:42 +Books
3465 1305 62.3% 25-Sep-95 14:04:54 +Books.info
2221 830 62.6% 03-Mar-96 17:41:38 +Game reviews
3465 1306 62.3% 25-Sep-95 14:04:56 +Game reviews.info
26788 2606 90.2% 13-Aug-94 11:36:36 +Labels PS
490 177 63.8% 25-Sep-95 14:04:54 +Labels PS.info
11788 5374 54.4% 22-Aug-95 21:22:04 +Music
3465 1303 62.3% 25-Sep-95 14:04:56 +Music.info
2022 1252 38.0% 27-Sep-95 20:41:42 +Relations.info
725 420 42.0% 01-Feb-97 15:03:28 +CD
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2256 1016 54.9% 16-Mar-97 13:48:44 +Relations.guide
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1406 853 39.3% 10-Feb-97 21:06:22 +Songs
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2821 1472 47.8% 16-Mar-97 18:32:48 +Product-Info
1922 948 50.6% 25-Sep-95 13:58:18 +Translators.info
14853 5046 66.0% 04-Mar-96 14:42:32 +db.cd
486 219 54.9% 28-Sep-94 18:09:48 +db.cd.info
14193 4868 65.7% 04-Mar-96 14:42:42 +empty.ct
486 221 54.5% 28-Sep-94 18:09:48 +empty.ct.info
2972 1466 50.6% 25-Sep-95 15:33:12 +Read_this!
2239 1015 54.6% 25-Sep-95 13:57:00 +Read_this!.info
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