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.
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║ Using the Keyboard ║
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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
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║ Using the Mouse ║
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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
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║ Using Menus ║
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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.
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║ Special Window Features ║
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Navigating in a Locate Window
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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 LANDLORD, CALCULATOR, CALENDAR, and PUZZLE windows.
This option displays the Calculator desk accessory.
Calculator keyboard equivalents:
Keystroke Equivalent
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Q √
R MR
N ±
A M+
Z MC
S M-
C Press once to erase current value, twice to erase current calculated value and operator.
MC Clears stored number from memory.
MR Restores number from memory.
M+ Stores a number in memory or adds to number in memory.
M- Subtracts from number in memory.
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║ Calendar/Diary ║
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This option displays Calendar/Diary desk accessory.
This dialog contains these options:
< M >
< M >
Changes month backward and forward.
< Y >
< Y >
Changes year backward and forward.
< Today >
Selects today's date. Make sure you computer's date is set correctly.
Diary panel is a text region -- use standard text editing techniques.
Delete menu option
Displays Delete Diary dialog to clear entries.
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║ Puzzle ║
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Relax and unwind, but don't let the boss catch you!
Choose the Shuffle push button to scramble the numbers, then click on one number at a time to move it to the adjacent empty square. You're a winner when the numbers are in order.
To cheat, press Ctrl+End. The puzzle is solved.
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║ Printer Driver Setup ║
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From this dialog you can create a printer driver setup, modify an existing setup, delete a setup, specify a default setup, load a setup and clear the current setup.
The Printer Driver Setup dialog contains the following options:
Printer Driver Setups: (List)
Displays all available printer driver setups. To unload the current printer driver setup, choose <None>. To modify an existing printer driver setup, choose the setup from this list.
< Edit >
To modify an existing printer setup, choose the name of the printer setup to modify from the Printer Driver Setups list, then choose the Edit push button. The Setup Editing dialog appears.
< New >
To create a new printer driver setup, choose the New push button. The Printer Setup Editing dialog appears.
< Delete >
To delete a printer setup, choose the name of the printer setup to delete from the Printer Driver Setups list, then choose the Delete push button.
< Set Default >
A default printer setup can be automatically loaded when MDB is started. To specify a default printer setup, choose the name of the printer setup from the Printer Driver Setups list, then choose the Set Default push button. The system message "Default was set" is displayed.
< Cancel >
Exits this dialog.
« Set »
To load a printer setup, choose the name of the printer setup to load from the Printer Driver Setups list, then choose the Set push button.
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║ Printer Setup Editing ║
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In this dialog you can specify print parameters for a printer setup.
The Printer Setup Editing dialog contains the following options:
Printers: (List)
The Printers list contains a list of supported printers. When creating or modifying a printer setup, choose the appropriate printer from this list.
Setup Name:
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When you create a new printer setup, enter a name for the printer setup in this text box.
Orientation:
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() Portrait
Specifies portrait page orientation.
( ) Landscape
Specifies landscape page orientation.
Stroke:
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() Medium
Specifies normal type face for the entire document.
( ) Bold
Specifies bold type face for the entire document.
Style:
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() Upright
Specifies normal type for the entire document.
( ) Italic
Specifies italic type style for the entire document.
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│ Courier ║
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Specifies the font for the entire document when a Postscript or HP LaserJet III printer is chosen.
Size: █████ pts
Specifies the type point size (1 pt ≈ 1/72 inch) for the entire document when a Postscript or HP LaserJet III printer is chosen.
Leading: █████ pts
Specifies the leading (space between lines) for the entire document when a Postscript or HPIIIsi HP LaserJet III is chosen.
Page Size
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() 8.5 X 11
Specifies U.S. letter paper size (8.5 X 11 inches) when a Postscript or HP LaserJet III printer is chosen.
( ) Legal
Specifies U.S. legal paper size (8.5 X 14 inches) when a Postscript or HP LaserJet III printer is chosen.
( ) A4
Specifies metric A4 paper size (210 X 297 mm) when a Postscript or HP LaserJet III printer is chosen.
Lines per inch:
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( ) 6
Specifies 6 lines per vertical inch when a printer other than Postscript is chosen.
() 8 (RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!)
Specifies 8 lines per vertical inch when a printer other than Postscript is chosen.
Chars per inch:
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() 10
Specifies 10 characters per horizontal inch when a printer other than Postscript is chosen.
( ) 12 (RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!)
Specifies 12 characters per horizontal inch when a printer other than Postscript is chosen.
( ) 16.7
Specifies 16.7 characters per horizontal inch when a printer other than Postscript is chosen.
Margins (lines):
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Top: ██
Specifies the top margin in lines.
Left: ██
Specifies the left margin when a Postscript printer is chosen.
< Cancel >
Exits this dialog without saving the print parameters you specify in this dialog.
« OK »
To save the print parameters you specify in this dialog, choose the OK push button. The message "Setup Saved" is displayed.
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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.
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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 Softwar
e 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 with respect to the product.
Registration gives you an unlimited license to use the MDB system ON ONE COMPUTER ONLY, as stated in the documentation. Please call or write for SITE LICENSING INFORMATION. Include the name that you want to appear as "REGISTERED TO".
