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1995-08-23
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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
InfoBank Version 2.0
InfoBank is a generic information retrieval system. It is
meant to be used to structure and organize all the data
files that is normally laying scattered around the hard
disk. By placing the datafiles into sections and
subsections, which can easily be defined, you can quickly
build a database that suits your particular personal needs.
It can handle textfiles, OS/2 .INF files and Windows .HLP
files. With InfoBank one gets ONE tool with which one can
organize and retrieve all these types of data files.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. The file DATA.MIF ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Each section (directory) may optionally contain a file called 'DATA.MIF'. Each time
a section is selected, InfoBank first looks for this file. If found (and if not
'Don't use MIF' in the popup menu is checked) it is examined and the information in
it used to display file list. Data.MIF may typically be used to give more descriptive
names to text files (or new names to INF files) and to link multiple INF files
together to one entry in the file list.
The syntax for each line in 'DATA.MIF' is:
Description "=" Filename { "+" Filename } ";"
where Description is the name you want to appear in the list box.
Example:
INF:Control Program Guide and Reference=CP1.INF+CP2.INF+CP3.INF;
INF:Presentation Manager Guide and Reference=PM1.INF+PM2.INF+PM3.INF+PM4.INF;
INF:Graphics Guide and Reference=GPI1.INF+GPI2.INF+GPI3.INF;
INF:LAN Programming Guide and Reference=LS40PREF.INF;
TXT:The DosOpen API=DosOpen.TXT;
TXT:OS/2 Utilities=OS2Utils.TXT;
TXT:Video 2=VIDEO2.TXT;
The easiest way to define DATA.MIF is to enter the section in question and from the
popup menu choose 'Edit DATA.MIF'. If the file already existed in that section then
the file is opened for editing else the file is created.
HINT:
It is actually possible to specify a file that is situated at a completely different
location by including the full path of the file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. The Filelist Dialog Box ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To get help on the various parts just double-click on them.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. The Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.1. The File Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save Configuration
Saves current configuration, i.e. Display type, Sort order, Search mode and
selected profile.
Quit
Quits InfoBank completely as opposed to the 'Cancel' button which returns to
the last sections dialog box.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2. The Display Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Filter Submenu
When 'All' is checked, both OS/2 .INF and normal text files are
displayed, otherwise only the selected file type is displayed.
The Sort Submenu
o Determines the order in which the file list is displayed.
- By checking 'Description' the files in the display list are sorted on the
description stored in the .INF file or the DATA.MIF file (for a text file
to have a description it must be defined in the DATA.MIF file).
- By checking 'Filename' the files in the display list are sorted on the
physical filename, not the description.
- By checking 'Type' the files in the display list are sorted on the
file type, i.e. .INF or text file.
- By checking 'Date' the files are sorted on the file date with the newest files first.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3. The Search Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Search Mode
Here you choose which kind of search that should be performed.
There are three different modes:
o Current Section: Only current section is search, i.e. the files you see
in the list box.
o Profile Search: A search is made in all sections that is included in
the currently loaded search profile. If no search
profile has been loaded this choise is greyed out.
o All Sections: All sections defined in InfoBank is searched. Due to
the fact that we now have lots of sections with lots
of files, this may take a LONG, LONG time.
These search modes both apply when using the button 'Search' inInfoBank and when
doing a search from within VIEW.EXE (I.e. using the search button after having
loaded an INF file.) See below.
Search Profile Management
Used when defining new and editing existing search profiles. The profiles which have
been defined are automatically saved when exiting the 'Search Profile Management' tool.
Load Search Profile
Loads a previously defined search profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4. The Maintenance Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This section is for maintenance purposes.
Edit DATA.MIF
Edit the file 'DATA.MIF' for the current section. This makes it easy to update and maintain the MIF file.
Don't use MIF
Displays the files in the section without using the information stored in DATA.MIF.
Delete file
Deletes the file currently selected in the file list box.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.5. The Help Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
General Help
You are using it right now, i.e. displays this online help.
About.
Displays some information about me!
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Search Techniques ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Using the Search button in InfoBank
The Search button now searches files of all types (previously only text files). However,
due to the structure of INF files, no spaces or underscores must be included in the
search string for the search to work for INF files. E.g. It won't find the occurrence of
'OS/2 Warp'. If a search criteria must include spaces or underscores, and the search is
made on INF files, do the search from within VIEW.EXE, according to the procedure
described below. On text files this limitation, of course, does not exist.
Search from within VIEW.EXE, i.e after having loaded an INF file.
To search only current INF file:
1. Load the selected INF file.
2. Choose 'All Sections' under 'Search' in VIEW.EXE.
To search all INF files in current section only:
1. Select 'Current Section' under 'Search Mode.
2. Load an INF file in the section you want to search.
3. Choose 'All Libraries' under 'Search' in VIEW.EXE.
To search the INF files in the sections specified by a search profile:
1. Load the search profile.
2. Load an INF file.
3. Choose 'All Libraries' under 'Search' in VIEW.EXE.
To search all INF files in all sections in InfoBank:
1. Select 'All Sections' under 'Search Mode.
2. Load an INF file.
3. Choose 'All Libraries' under 'Search' in VIEW.EXE.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. How to register ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To continue to use InfoBank beyond the evaluation period of one
month, you MUST register it.
If InfoBank is to be used within a commercial environment it must be
registered as a corporate version and registerered under the name of
the company.
You must also give the name of the person who will be administrating
the program.
Update service
Once registered you are entitled to free updates of InfoBank. When a new
version is available (you will have to look for yourself on the BBS's
etc.) just use the order form in the Online-help for InfoBank and mark it
'Upgrade' and I will send you a registered copy of the newest version of
InfoBank. The charge for shipping & handling is 5 DM which should be
changed into Danish currency and included in the letter.
I will check that you are registered so please remember to fill in your
correct name and address in the order form.
Paying by cheque
In Denmark there is a bank fee to cash foreign cheques, so if you pay by
cheque from a bank outside Denmark you will have to add the bank fee
(10DM) to the total amount.
If you use Eurocheque you MUST calculate the amount
into Danish currency. You will then save 10DM in bank fee.
Paying by bank
You can transfer money from your own bank to me at the following
bank address:
Unibank
Эsterbrogade 44
2100 Copenhagen Э Reg. Account number
Att: Ulf Elofsson 2104 8085640241
Sometimes all the information about who transferred
the money is not available so please send me the
order form through normal mail also.
Paying cash
Just send the money in cash together with the order form.
You are recommended to send the money in a registered letter.
Use only banknotes, no change as the banks won't handle it here.
Send order form to : Ulf Elofsson
Faksegade 7, st.tv
2100 Copenhagen Э
Denmark
The prices to register is (in Deutschmarks/German marks) :
InfoBank Non-commercial (private) 35 DM
InfoBank Corporate, up to 10 users 100 DM
InfoBank Corporate, unlimited 150 DM
Update service, for each update 5 DM
Bank fee (Cheque not from Denmark) 15 DM
Bank fee (Cash not in Danish currency) 5 DM
S & h for orders outside Europe 5 DM
Use Order Form to register.
If you have questions or problems, feel free to contact me personally.
Look under About the author of ways of contacting me.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. Order form ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Name: __________________________________________________________
Company: __________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Fax: ________________________
E-Mail: ________________________
(Prices in Deutschmarks/German marks)
Price Amount
InfoBank Non-commercial (private) 35 DM = ______
InfoBank Corporate, up to 10 users 100 DM = ______
InfoBank Corporate, unlimited 150 DM = ______
Update service 5 DM = ______
Bank fee (Cheque not from Denmark) 15 DM = ______
Bank fee (Cash not in Danish currency) 5 DM = ______
S & h for orders outside Europe 5 DM = ______
TOTAL AMOUNT = ______
How do you pay : Bank __ Cash __ Cheque __
Diskette format : 3.5" __ 5 1/4" __
Thank you for supporting the shareware concept.
Revised: 4/95
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. About the author ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Ulf M. Elofsson.
If you have questions or problems, feel free to contact
me on the following addresses.
Internet : elofsson@helpclub.ibm.se
Mail : Ulf M. Elofsson
Faksegade 7, st.tv.
2100 KЫbenhavn Э
Denmark.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. Disclaimer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Disclaimer
InfoBank is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and
of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct
or consequential, which may result from the use of InfoBank.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This listbox displays all the items in the currently selected section. To view
an item select it and click 'OK' or just double-click on it.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Displays the actual filename of the currently selected item.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Displays the date of the currently selected item (file).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
o If checked, then concurrent INF file searches
will search all sections in InfoBank.
- See under Search Techniques.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
o Asks for a text string and performs a search for
the string according to the current search mode.
- See under Search Techniques.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
o Displays current file list filter and sort status.
- See under The Display Menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
o Shows the Search Mode status and currently
selected Search Profile (if any).
- See under The Search Menu for more
information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Opens selected item. Equivalent to double-clicking on the item.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Closes the file list dialog box and returns to the last sections dialog box.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Quits InfoBank completely as opposed to the 'Cancel' button which returns to
the last sections dialog box.