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Due to changes in the database definition required to support the middle name
and source fields you will need to convert your version 4.X files to the new
version 5.0 format. NOTE: If you have files that are version 3.X or earlier
I have the conversion program available on my bbs or you can send me a disk
for a copy of that program. IF YOU HAVE VERSION 3.X OR EARLIER FILES, DO NOT
RUN THE CONV4TO5 CONVERSION PROGRAM! YOU MUST GET A COPY OF THE PROGRAM TO
CONVERT THE FILES TO VERSION 4.0 BEFORE YOU CAN CONVERT THEM TO VERSION 5.0!!
It would be advisable to back up your data files before doing the conversion to
the new format. To do this, copy all files with the following extensions to a
floppy disk or to another directory on your hard disk:
.DAT (data files)
.K0? (Key files) (the ? is a number from 1-9)
.MEM (Memo files)
To convert your files, copy the CONV4TO5.EXE program to your hard disk in the
same directory as your data files. Then just type CONV4TO5 and press the
"ENTER" key. You will be asked to confirm that you want to make the
conversion. The process may take a fair amount of time if you have large data
files. This will of course depend on the speed of your computer.
Then you can copy the rest of the new files on to your hard disk and you will be
ready to run the new version of the program.
The major changes to the program for version 5.0 are the addition of a middle
name field, and the capability of adding up to two lines of source data for
each record entered. I also greatly speeded up the insert a new record at a
specified location sequence function. The reports were changed to allow you
to print just the index portion if desired. Registered users will also
receive, as a part of the CRD UTILITIES program, the capability of creating a
master index of all data which will show all names and which database they are
in as well as what type of entry the name is. i.e. Surname, Maiden Name or in
the Remarks area of the record.