Findata Company has used due care and caution in the preparation of the ________________ Findata Company has used due care and caution in the preparation of the ________________
FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES. The information herein has been obtained from FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES. The information herein has been obtained from
actual company annual reports and press releases. These sources are actual company annual reports and press releases. These sources are
believed to be accurate and reliable, but because of the possibility of believed to be accurate and reliable, but because of the possibility of
human and mechanical error, the accuracy or completeness of the FINDATA human and mechanical error, the accuracy or completeness of the FINDATA
CORPORATE PROFILES is NOT guaranteed. ___ CORPORATE PROFILES is NOT guaranteed. ___
Note: The Registration fee includes all costs for handling, shipping and Note: The Registration fee includes all costs for handling, shipping and
state sales tax. state sales tax.
Or if you would like to become a registered owner through your company, Or if you would like to become a registered owner through your company,
send us your company purchase order and we will bill you for the send us your company purchase order and we will bill you for the
registration fee. registration fee.
CHARGE CARD PURCHASES OF THE FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES: ________________________________________________________ CHARGE CARD PURCHASES OF THE FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES: ________________________________________________________
By special arrangement, you can order FINDATA from the Public software By special arrangement, you can order FINDATA from the Public software
Library with your MC, Visa, AmEx or Discover card by calling (800) Library with your MC, Visa, AmEx or Discover card by calling (800)
2424-PSL or (713) 524-6394 or by FAX to (713) 524-6398 or by Compuserve to 2424-PSL or (713) 524-6394 or by FAX to (713) 524-6398 or by Compuserve to
71355,470 or by mail to PsL, P.O. Box 35705, Houston, Texas 77235-5705. 71355,470 or by mail to PsL, P.O. Box 35705, Houston, Texas 77235-5705.
These numbers are for ordering only. For information about dealer pricing, These numbers are for ordering only. For information about dealer pricing,
volume discounts, site licensing, shipping of product, returns, latest volume discounts, site licensing, shipping of product, returns, latest
version number or other technical information, write directly to Findata version number or other technical information, write directly to Findata
Company, or call us at (301) 931-9458. Company, or call us at (301) 931-9458.
DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER __________________________________________ _______ DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER __________________________________________ _______
INTRODUCTION TO FINDATA 1-2 _______________________ INTRODUCTION TO FINDATA 1-2 _______________________
FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES - DATA ELEMENTS 3 __________________________________________ FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES - DATA ELEMENTS 3 __________________________________________
USING THE FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES - THE MAIN MENU 3 ____________________________________________________ USING THE FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES - THE MAIN MENU 3 ____________________________________________________
THE FINDATA VIEW PROGRAM 4 ________________________ THE FINDATA VIEW PROGRAM 4 ________________________
PRINTING REPORTS WITH FINDATA 5 _____________________________ PRINTING REPORTS WITH FINDATA 5 _____________________________
FINDATA.DOC 1 The FINDATA manual FINDATA.DOC 1 The FINDATA manual
FINDATA.EXE 1 The FINDATA database management system FINDATA.EXE 1 The FINDATA database management system
CORPNAME.NTX 1 The FINDATA Index File CORPNAME.NTX 1 The FINDATA Index File
FINSTALL.BAT 1 FINDATA Installation Program FINSTALL.BAT 1 FINDATA Installation Program
DINSTALL.BAT 1 Installs FINDATA on your D Drive DINSTALL.BAT 1 Installs FINDATA on your D Drive
FAPPEND.EXE 4 Program to append FINDATA1.DBF to FAPPEND.EXE 4 Program to append FINDATA1.DBF to
FINDATA.DBF (Registered Version only) FINDATA.DBF (Registered Version only)
The FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILE data Files are in compressed format using The FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILE data Files are in compressed format using
PKARC. Included with this package is a program to create a subdirectory on PKARC. Included with this package is a program to create a subdirectory on
your hard drive named FINDATA and to copy the files to that directory on your hard drive named FINDATA and to copy the files to that directory on
your hard drive. your hard drive.
FINDATA.DBF - once installed contains 24 fields of information on 5,500 FINDATA.DBF - once installed contains 24 fields of information on 5,500
publicly traded companies for the Registered version and 2,750 for the publicly traded companies for the Registered version and 2,750 for the
Shareware version. The files are in dBASEIII file format. Shareware version. The files are in dBASEIII file format.
To copy your files onto your hard drive do the following: To copy your files onto your hard drive do the following:
Put disk #1 into drive A and type "FINSTALL" Put disk #1 into drive A and type "FINSTALL"
Put disk #2 into drive A when requested and press ENTER Put disk #2 into drive A when requested and press ENTER
The FINSTALL.BAT program will create a subdirectory called FINDATA on The FINSTALL.BAT program will create a subdirectory called FINDATA on
DRIVE C of your hard drive and copy all of the FINDATA files to that DRIVE C of your hard drive and copy all of the FINDATA files to that
directory. If you have the Shareware version of FINDATA you are now ready directory. If you have the Shareware version of FINDATA you are now ready
to go. Just type "FINDATA" to execute the FINDATA Database management to go. Just type "FINDATA" to execute the FINDATA Database management
system and follow the items on the menus. Its just that simple. system and follow the items on the menus. Its just that simple.
FINDATA INSTALLATION (cont.) PAGE NO 2 FINDATA INSTALLATION (cont.) PAGE NO 2
REGISTERED VERSION ONLY: REGISTERED VERSION ONLY:
The Registered version of FINDATA REQUIRES that you merge two files. The Registered version of FINDATA REQUIRES that you merge two files.
To append FINDATA1.DBF into FINDATA.DBF and create one database file, type To append FINDATA1.DBF into FINDATA.DBF and create one database file, type
the following: the following:
Type "APPEND and the program will append the two databases. Type "APPEND and the program will append the two databases.
INDEXING THE FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES: An index file named CORPNAME.NTX INDEXING THE FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES: An index file named CORPNAME.NTX
is included on Disk #1, i.e., the PROGRAMS DISK. However, if for some is included on Disk #1, i.e., the PROGRAMS DISK. However, if for some
reason the index file does not work properly it can be fixed using the F) reason the index file does not work properly it can be fixed using the F)
ix Index Command located on the main menu. The index file has been tested ix Index Command located on the main menu. The index file has been tested
before release and does work properly, however, if you use another before release and does work properly, however, if you use another
database system to add additional companies to FINDATA you will have to database system to add additional companies to FINDATA you will have to
reindex CORPNAME.NTX in order to use it with the database management reindex CORPNAME.NTX in order to use it with the database management
system. system.
FINDATA.EXE - is the database management system that allows you to FINDATA.EXE - is the database management system that allows you to
Manipulate the FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES. This program will be explained Manipulate the FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES. This program will be explained
in detail latter in this manual. The FINDATA.EXE is an executable file in detail latter in this manual. The FINDATA.EXE is an executable file
programmed in dBASEIII and converted to assembly language using Clipper. programmed in dBASEIII and converted to assembly language using Clipper.
Note your cannot create an index file using dBASEIII as clipper index Note your cannot create an index file using dBASEIII as clipper index
files are not compatible with dBASEIII index files. If you wish to add files are not compatible with dBASEIII index files. If you wish to add
companies to FINDATA using another system you must reindex the index file companies to FINDATA using another system you must reindex the index file
using the F) ix index command in the main menu. using the F) ix index command in the main menu.
Note: dBASEIII is a registered trademark on Ashton-Tate Corporation. Note: dBASEIII is a registered trademark on Ashton-Tate Corporation.
Clipper is a registered trademark of Nantucket Corporation. Clipper is a registered trademark of Nantucket Corporation.
FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES - DATA ELEMENTS PAGE NO. 3 __________________________________________ FINDATA CORPORATE PROFILES - DATA ELEMENTS PAGE NO. 3 __________________________________________
FIELD NAME DESCRIPTION TYPE WIDTH __________ ___________ ____ _____ FIELD NAME DESCRIPTION TYPE WIDTH __________ ___________ ____ _____
Command [ ] C)hange N)ext P)revious S)earch Q)uit to Menu Command [ ] C)hange N)ext P)revious S)earch Q)uit to Menu
Notice the bottom line of this menu contains 5 choices. Press only the Notice the bottom line of this menu contains 5 choices. Press only the
first letter of a command to execute that command as follows: first letter of a command to execute that command as follows:
C)hange - Allows you to change the date elements in any corporate C)hange - Allows you to change the date elements in any corporate
profile. The Corporate Profile must be displayed on the screen before profile. The Corporate Profile must be displayed on the screen before
a change can be make. Just type in the new data to change a profile. a change can be make. Just type in the new data to change a profile.
N)ext - Goes to the next record in the database and displays it. N)ext - Goes to the next record in the database and displays it.
P)revious - Goes to the previous record. P)revious - Goes to the previous record.
S)earch - Allows the user to select any company in the database by S)earch - Allows the user to select any company in the database by
typing in its name. You must type in the company name in all upper typing in its name. You must type in the company name in all upper
case letters, i.e. AAA COMPANY. case letters, i.e. AAA COMPANY.
Q)UIT - Returns you to the main menu. Q)UIT - Returns you to the main menu.
PRINTING REPORTS WITH FINDATA PAGE NO. 5 _____________________________ PRINTING REPORTS WITH FINDATA PAGE NO. 5 _____________________________
If you have left the FINDATA.EXE program, just type "FINDATA" and the main If you have left the FINDATA.EXE program, just type "FINDATA" and the main
menu will appear. menu will appear.
Before printing any program remember that if you want to STOP a program ____ Before printing any program remember that if you want to STOP a program ____
from printing all you need to do is press the [ALT] [C] Keys at the same from printing all you need to do is press the [ALT] [C] Keys at the same
time. The system will ask if you wish to Q)uit or I)gnore this command. time. The system will ask if you wish to Q)uit or I)gnore this command.
Just type "Q" for quit and the system will will return you to DOS. Just type "Q" for quit and the system will will return you to DOS.
To enter the REPORTS MENU type "P" at the main menu To enter the REPORTS MENU type "P" at the main menu
FINDATA REPORTS MENU FINDATA REPORTS MENU
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS: CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS:
[D] FINDATA DETAILED REPORT (ALL THE FIELDS IN THE DATABASE) [D] FINDATA DETAILED REPORT (ALL THE FIELDS IN THE DATABASE)
