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REVISION HISTORY of BIBL/NET
2.51 Fixed incomplete implementation of label changing
via a DBL file. Now search menu and export menu
reflect changes made in a DBL file.
2.50 Improved searching algorithm for non-indexed searches.
Major reworking of PUBLISHER, LOCATION, FULL and
BOOLEAN search function (all non-indexed searches).
Gone are the klunky "End of File Reached" messages
and the blinking 'wait' as BIBL searched...
BIBL now runs through the entire database looking for
matches before showing you any matching records. By
gathering all matches ahead of time, we've cut out the
long delays that often accompanied moving back and
forth between matches--BIBL no longer has to search
for each additional match, but 'knows' where all the
matching records are. If your database has more than
a couple hundred records, you'll immediately
notice the improvement. Changing the search algorithm
also enabled the addition of a JUMP command to these
searches. Once the set of matches has been
collected, you can JUMP from one match to any other,
if desired. Sequential movement through the matches
(Forward & Backward) is still supported.
Another improvement here is the ability to
edit records that are a part of the matching
set...without having BIBL return you to the
search menu once the change has been filed!
The one drawback to this new algorithm is that
BIBL must limit your match set to no more than
600 records. If you conduct a search that
results in more than 600 matches, only the
first 600 will be shown. You'll receive a
"match limit exceeded for this search"
message...which indicates you should narrow
your search.
This limit was imposed to keep from imposing
a serious RAM requirement on users who rely
more on indexed retrieval.
BIBL now requires approximately that 462K of
RAM be free at the DOS prompt when BIBL
loads.
2.44 Registered version only:
If your workstation has at least 320K of EMS memory
available, BIBL/NET will use it for in-memory
storage of index buffers. If you have a large
database (1000+ records), using an EMS equipped
workstation to rebuild the index will show
very dramatic (100-200%) speed improvements.
Registered and SHAREWARE:
Improved handling of mouse. Double clicking on file names
now works as you'd expect.
Improved variety of video supported.
Minor changes throughout the program.
Added memory check during loading of BIBL/NET. If you
don't have 63K of free RAM after the program loads
then BIBL/NET will halt with an appropriate error
message.
If you workstation has EMS memory available, BIBL/NET
will now use it for index storage, leaving more RAM
free to the program.
2.43 Minor internal change to facilitate testing. If you're
attached to a server, but not logged in, you can still
run BIBL/NET on your local harddisk..and enter your
user name. Previously (under 2.30 - 2.42) if you weren't
logged into the net, you could only access the program
in read-only (security level 0) mode.
Improved support for label changes (didn't work exactly
as advertised in 2.42).
2.42 Registered version:
Added ability to change labels for fields in a database.
Registered & Shareware:
Added support for the VALUE field.
2.41 Verify function during add/edit now checks subject
as well as descriptor.
2.40 Rebuild Index function will now purge deleted records
if desired. Remember that if you'll soon be adding
records, there's no need to purge deleted records
(as BIBL/NET will reuse them before adding empty
records to your database).
BIBL/NET status bar display changed a bit. Easier to see
if you're in a private or networked database from the
status bar.
2.30 - BIBL/NET now picks up user name from NETWARE...so you
only see the password screen if your NOVELL login name
is in the BNETSEC database. Simplifies sign-on for
validated users and speeds things up for the
general public (security level 0 users)
Network information screen expanded. Now reports
Capture status and your Netware connection number
along with a general redesign of the screen's layout
Security level 0 users no longer receive unauthorized
function when trying to edit/delete/transfer or
save records. Options are merely inactive.
2.20 - FIX to shareware version. Registered version not affected
2.10 - Major improvement in speed of reindexing.
2.01 - Minor fix in handling of private databases. BIBL/NET
no longer hangs if user logs in and selects a private
database that was stored on a local workstation but
user is accessing system from another workstation
that does not contain the private (export) directory
recorded within the BIBL/NET security table.
2.00 - database structure changed to match single-user version
of BIBL. Note field expanded to 10 lines. New Add/Edit
data entry functions. Numerous tweaks to improve
performance and clean up minor quirks in earlier
releases. Descriptor field now supports 9 terms.
1.05 - fixed bug in index rebuild during a global change.
1.04 - fixed bibliography production so output will go to
user's private directory.
1.03 - changed systemwide status bar. BIBL/NET now reports
whether you're logged into a [P]rivate (personal)
or [N]etwork (public) database.
1.02 - added capability for personal databases for security level
3, 4 or 5 users. Personal databases are stored in the
drive/subdirectory the user points BIBL to via the
User Export Directory variable in the security database.
A few tweaks in other areas of the program. Added
a few more installation instructions.
1.01 - Initial release.