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Landscape & Herbaceous Plant Manager
What's New with the latest version
Bob Boufford
Ohio State University
Agricultural Technical Institute
COMPUSERVE: 70150,226
INTERNET: rbouffor@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
Version Number: 1.3e
Version Date: May 24, 1993
NOTE: If you are upgrading from a previous version, it is very
important to replace the help file (LHPMDB.HLP) along with the program
(LHPMDB.EXE). This new version also needs the demo script file
(LHPMDEMO.SCR) to use the self-running demo feature.
New Features and Fixes
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*** Version 1.3e ***
For upgrades to new versions, the user, both registered and
non-registered, is requested to obtain the latest version by
downloading from the Compuserve Gardening Forum or sending a disk with
self-addressed, postage paid return mailer.
This version contains a self-running demo. To run the demo, the demo
script file, LHPMDEMO.SCR must be in the same directory as LHPMDB.EXE.
The script can be edited and enhanced. See the file, LHPMDEMO.DOC for
instructions. This is a trial feature and may not be available in later
versions.
An optional datafile name parameter can be included when starting the
application. As an example: LHPMDB lhpmdeml<ENTER> will open the
datafile during startup of the LHPMDB application.
The AANCODE field has been renamed to "ID Code". The AAN code is no
longer automatically generated after entering the plant (scientific)
name. This will allow for entry of company specific ID or inventory
codes. As an option, AAN Codes can be automatically generated by
turning on the SCROLL LOCK on the keyboard. This change does not have
an impact on existing data files.
The Record Add function is now repeating. After adding a record, a
dialog will appear asking if another record is to be added. Pressing
ENTER will repeat the Add Record dialog, ESCape will cancel the
function.
The Load List and Save List menu items have been moved to the Edit
menu.
When opening a datafile, if the file is non-existant, the option is
given to create a new file with the New File dialog.
The DOS Shell function is disabled when a file is open.
More internal programmer related enhancements.
*** Version 1.2 ***
Any unique values entered by the user into the record fields with
attached pop-up lists now will be saved for later use. A support file
(.HST extension) will contain any newly entered values along with the
default pop-up list values. If the support file is erased, a new file
will be created containing the original default values stored in the
program.
Along with unique value entry, an "Update Field Lists" menu item is
available on the Utility menu. This function will scan an open file for
any previously added unique values and add them to the appropriate
pop-up lists. This can also be used to update the lists after importing
a data file from another application.
In the Add Record and Modify Record dialogs, the Notes field is now a
scrollable multi-line edit field. Press the Help key while the field is
highlighted for additional key commands.
The help system has been enhanced with additional hints and help text.
Removed some minor bugs and performed internal programmer related
enhancements.
*** Version 1.1 ***
After closing the About dialog box at startup, the Open File dialog
will appear, offering the option to open a file immediately. CANCEL or
ESCape will close the dialog to use other commands.
Under the Edit menu is a "Show All Plants" command. Selecting this
command will cause the program to scan the complete data file and load
in all plant names. (Any duplicates will be ignored.) This is intended
as a "browse" feature.
The Plant Name List now contains an information panel at the bottom of
the list. It gives information on the number of plants in the list
window; the total number of plants in the data file; the data file name
and the data file path.
The Modify command has been enhanced for easier adding of cultivars or
other plants with similar characteristics. Changing the plant name of
an existing record during Modify will result in a dialog asking to
replace the existing record or add the modified record as a new record.
The Print command now has a control dialog that will allow the user to
Pause or Cancel during printing.
The Add command and Modify command now check for duplicate plant names
just before adding or replacing a record. Note: The Import command does
not check for duplicates. Use care with Import. See the on-line user
manual on how to remove duplicates if any slip into the data file.
Minor additions to the help file keyed to new features. Minor bug fixes
in Import for trying to trap foreign files with a bad format without
crashing.