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C&SC Box 870085 Woodscross, UT 84087
A C C E P T N E W S L E T T E R
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ISSUE #1 1991NO19TU
RELEASE 5.0
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On Oct. 21st we shot the programmer so we could get the new release out
the door. There are several improvements that made it all worth while. Too
many to list in this newsletter.
TEMPORARY FIXES
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As with any release there are a few errors which you can easily correct
yourself before the next release is issued.
FIX #1: In the C:\ACCPRO Directory there is a file called UP.EXE
Rename this file to UD.EXE by using the DOS RENAME Command:
C:\ACCPRO>RENAME UP.EXE UD.EXE
FIX #2: In C:\ACCPRO Directory there is a file called README.3RD
The file size listing for UP.EXE should now read UD.EXE
THOSE PLACES
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One of our customers has completed a place file which holds about every
place in the world to three areas and many to four areas. He is using it on
his laptop with the ACCEPT program. It could well become the standard that
we need. You should continue entering your own abbreviations until we decide
what to do. It will not be difficult to convert all old files to standard
abbreviations when we settle on them.
For several years now we have planned to incorporate a PLACE FRAME & NAME
system. This is the reason for the Date of Origin and Latitude & Longitude
spaces in each place record. Any area no matter how large, small or
irregular can be defined by placing a rectangular frame around it so that
all sides touch the area. Llnes crossing in the center of the frame will
form a point which can be located by the latitude & longitude. The frame
dimensions, and name and date at origin will complete the definition. Place
names will use Soundex and Alternate name tables like we use on a persons
name at present.
NETWORKS
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At the time of the first release (1991OC21) it was decided to not go on
the Computer Bulletin Boards Etc. A few days ago we changed our minds. The
Demo version is now available on some networks free of charge.
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GEDCOM COMPATABILITY
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We are able to go from ACCEPT databases to GEDCOM format at present.
Before the end of this year we should have a routine which will allow us to
come from GEDCOM. This will be a temporary solution until standard place
abbreviations are settled on.
QUERY TECHNIQUES
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As a database grows in size and the number of users, it becomes ever more
difficult to find out if the person you are trying to enter is already in
the file. Entering the same person more than one time, in a linked file, can
be a disaster. Try to enter John Smith in a billion name database and see
what happens. From the beginning this has been the number one concern and it
still is. Soundex fonts, character fonts, name reversal, alternate name
tables, swap tables etc. are all part of this on-going effort. We are not
satisfied yet.
UPWARD MERGES
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The ACCEPT Program is designed to have files migrate upwards into ever
larger files and then share those files in a MASTER/SLAVE relationship.
Being able to extract, transmit and merge parts of files facilitates this.
It takes a fair amount of control and cooperation. Large files can be worth
money and sometimes that can stand in the way of progress. Also it is not
easy for a person to share his work with someone who never does any work.
SEND IT ALL!
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Every genealogist has had a request from some relative to send all their
work. The DUAL INDEX Routine was designed for this purpose. You need not
send all the pedigree or group sheets, just this index. They can construct
any type of chart they want from it by hand or at least be aware of all that
is available. That will quiet them down a bit.
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