Navigating through MDB is simple. If you have a mouse (highly recommended)
you simply click on the corresponding field in a window, or on to a
different window. The Record Positioning window controls navigation through the database.
MDB is designed for use with a mouse or a standard keyboard. With a keyboard, you use the arrow keys and keystroke combinations to select and choose objects and controls in the interface. With the click of a button, a mouse can accomplish the equivalent of a single keystroke or many keystrokes on the keyboard.
╓─────────────────────────────────╖
║ Using the Keyboard ║
╙─────────────────────────────────╜
When an item from a menu is selected, it is highlighted and can subsequently be activated. To choose an item means to activate the selection. The following methods can be used to select an item from a menu or a dialog by means of the keyboard:
Move from item to item using the arrow keys or Tab and
Shift+Tab
Type the first few distinguishing letters of an item.
To choose an item by means of the keyboard:
Press the spacebar or Enter while the desired item is
highlighted
Press the hot key for a menu or dialog option
Press Ctrl+Enter to choose the default option in a dialog
╓─────────────────────────────────╖
║ Using the Mouse ║
╙─────────────────────────────────╜
To select an item with the mouse:
Move the mouse pointer over the desired item
Click the left mouse button on the desired item in a
scrollable list
To choose an item with the mouse:
Click the left mouse button when the mouse pointer is over
the desired item
╓─────────────────────────────────╖
║ Using Menus ║
╙─────────────────────────────────╜
To access the menu bar via the keyboard, press the Alt key. Press the
right and left arrow keys to move from menu pad to menu pad.
╓─────────────────────────────────╖
║ Copying and Pasting ║
╙─────────────────────────────────╜
Text can be reorganized within windows and moved among windows using
Copy and Paste from the Edit menu.
Copy Duplicates selected text for use in another location.
Paste Places cut or copied text into a file at the cursor location.
╓─────────────────────────────────╖
║ Special Window Features ║
╙─────────────────────────────────╜
Navigating in a Locate Window
─────────────────────────────
You can move from record to record with the Up and Down Arrow keys, or
move forward or backward through a group of records with Page Up or Page Down.
To move to the next or previous field, press Tab or Shift+Tab.
You can also navigate by clicking on the or , or by clicking and dragging on the character.
The Locate window has these special features:
Size Field
By clicking and dragging on the lines in between the field names at
the top of the browse window, you can change their display size.
Move Field
Select a field by clicking on its name at the top of the browse window.
Then drag it to it's new location.
Resize Partitions ( )
Clicking on this character in the bottom left of the browse window will
activate the window splitter so you can partition a window or change
size of existing partitions.
Closing the Locate window ( ■ )
The small box in the top left of the window will close the window and
choose the highlighted tenant to be displayed.
Minimizing / Maximizing ( ≡ )
The lined box at the top right of the window will minimize or
maximize the browse window.
Floating windows
By clicking on the top of the window, you can drag it to any location
you desire, aiding in viewing the information behind it. This can also be done to the CALCULATOR, CALENDAR, and PUZZLE windows.
Although Stallion Software Systems has taken every precaution to prevent
abnormal behavior of the MDB System, Stallion Software Systems will not
guarantee total satisfaction. Stallion Software Systems will not be
responsible for any damages or mishaps to your system. Should the program
be defective in any way, YOU (not Stallion Software Systems) assume full
responsibility for any damage which may result.
STALLION SOFTWARE SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────╖
│C O P Y R I G H T S & T R A D E M A R K S ║
╘════════════════════════════════════════════╝
The MDB System software and its documentation are copyrighted materials.
Stallion Software Systems reserves all rights to these materials.
No part of this material may be reproduced or modified in any way without
the prior express written permission of Stallion Software Systems.
┌───────────────────────────────────────╖
│ L I C E N S E A G R E E M E N T ║
╘═══════════════════════════════════════╝
Any use of the product at all constitutes acceptance of these terms and
conditions. Stallion Software Systems reserves all rights which are not
expressly granted or necessarily implied by those rights which are
expressly granted.
The MDB System is copyrighted and is not in the public domain, nor is it
"Free Ware". It is distributed under the concept of software distribution
known as "shareware" which allows users to try a program package to see
if it meets their needs before paying for it. Continued use requires payment of the registration fee.
Stallion Software Systems grants an unlimited license to make and distribute unregistered copies of MDB versions which have been released by
Stallion Software Systems, but no modification at all may be made to the
program or documentation files. The only permitted modification is a change in the method of archiving. No fee may be charged by anyone other than Stallion Software Systems for copies of MDB beyond the actual cost of
providing such copies without the express written permission of
Stallion Software Systems.
Stallion Software Systems grants a limited license to use this product
for an evaluation period of fourteen (14) days. Use of this product for
more than 14 days requires payment of the registration fee.
Stallion Software Systems grants to registered users an "unlimited"
license to use this product, subject to the following:
1) Registration is FOR ONE COMPUTER ONLY, and is not refundable or
transferable.
2) Copies of registered MDB program files may not be distributed.
3) Original copyrights must be maintained and not altered.
4) Unofficial software patches must not be not applied.
5) The software executable files must not be tampered with in any way.
6) Registration shall be automatically VOIDED without notice by any
act which is inconsistent with the rights of Stallion Software Systems
