Monster Media 1993 #2/Image.iso/gene/crd541s.zip/CRD.HLP

Clarion Help | 1993-08-24 | 13KB | 265 lines

 If you would like an index of all names in the primary data
 area, plus any names you marked in the remarks area, answer
 the question with a "YES".
 If you want just the index portion of the report, answer
 this question "YES".  The index will show the same page
 numbers that would be printed if you had indeed printed
 the whole report.
 If you would like the cemeteries printed in alphabetical
 order rather than in id number sequence, answer the
 question with a "YES"
 If you would like each cemetery to start at the top of a
 new page, answer the question with a "YES".
 If you want all graves to be listed in the exact sequence
 they were intitally entered, answer the question with a
 "NOW.  If you want them grouped by the plot location data
 and then in the exact sequence entered within that plot
 answer the question with a "YES".
 If you want the source data printed, answer with a "YES".
 If you would like the cemeteries listed in alphabetical
 order rather than in id number sequence, answer this
 question with a "YES".
 If you would like an index of all names in the main data
 area and of marked names in the remarks area, answer the
 question with 'YES".
 Select where you want the report to go.
 If you select 'DISK', you will need to
 enter the file name (NO Extension),
 and if required you can enter any path
 information needed.  The report will
 print out as 'filename.txt' and the
 index (if any) will print out as
 'filename.inx'.  Note: these files are
 actual print files.  All you have to do
 is copy them to your printer for the
 same results as sending them straight
 to the printer.
 SELECT THE DATA FILE YOU WISH TO WORK WITH BY MOVING THE
 CURSOR WITH THE ARROW KEYS.  WHEN THE CURSOR IS ON THE
 DESIRED FILE LISTING, YOU CAN PRESS ENTER TO OPEN THAT
 FILE.
 IF YOU WANT TO ADD A NEW FILE, JUST PRESS THE 'INS' KEY
 AND THE UPDATE SCREEN WILL APPEAR FOR YOU TO ENTER THE
 NEW FILE DATA.
 TO DELETE THE SELECTED FILE, JUST PRESS THE 'DEL' KEY.
**CAUTION**
  THIS WILL ERASE ANY AND ALL DATA IN THE SELECTED FILE!
 On this screen you enter your basic data.  The screen will
 allow you to enter as many records as you want.  When you
 are done entering records, just press the 'ESC"' key to
 exit this screen and return to the menu.
 If you leave the cemetery id blank or enter an unknown id
 a selector screen will appear allowing you to select one
 from the current listing you have available.
 The remarks section can be from 0 - 5 lines long.  Leaving
 blank lines will have no effect as the print programs will
 not print them!
 You can save the data on the screen and start a new entry
 by pressing the 'F10' key.  This can be done from anywhere
 on the screen.
 Use the up and down arrow keys to move the selector bar to
 the desired action and then press "ENTER".
 Your choices are:
"Enter Graves Information"
This is your data entry
 &screen for graves data.
"View/Update Graves Information"  This is where you can
 &select a record to
 &view/edit or delete.
"Print a Report"
This brings up the
 &Reports Menu.
"Enter Cemetery Location Data"
This is your data entry
 &screen for cemetery
 &location information.
"View/Edit Cemetery Location Data" This is where you can
 'select a record to
 'view/edit or delete.
 Move the selector bar using the arrow keys and then press
 'ENTER' to print you desired report.
 Your choices are as follows:
Print By Name - All
     Print all records in
 "last name, first name
 "sequence.
Print One Cemetery
Print all records for
 "a selected cemetery in
 "last name, first name
 "sequence.  The location
 "data for the cemetery
 "will also be printed.
Print One - Prior To Date
Print a selected cemetery
 "but exclude any date
 "later than desired date.
Print Location Data
     Print location data for
 "all cemeteries in the
 "data base.  Detailed or
 "Summary - your choice.
 You will also be given choices, where applicable, as to
 whether you want an index, in what sequence to print the
 records, and if you want page breaks between cemeteries.
 The Soundex Search requires that you enter the full last
 name that you wish to search for.  When you have entered
 the name and pressed the "ENTER" key, those records which
 have a last name that sounds the same will be shown.  To
 try another name, delete the old search name entry and
 enter the new name. Note: the Soundex Search WILL NOT work
 on partial last names! Also, due to the current limitations
 of the search function, the search name MUST exist in the
 data base for the search to take place.
 Enter the latest date died that you wish to have selected
 for printing.
 If you wish to have an index of all names in the main data
 area and of all names you marked in the remarks area
 answer this question with a "YES".
 If you want all graves to be listed in the exact sequence
 in which they were entered, answer this question with a
 "NO".  If you wnat the graves grouped by the plot location
 data, and then printed in the sequence they were entered
 within a given plot, answer this question with a "YES".
 On this screen you can find a record either by moving the
 selector bar with the up and down arrow keys (or use the
 'PgUp' and 'PgDn' keys to move one screen full at a time)
 Or by entering selection information on the top line you
 will automatically move the selector bar to the closest
 match for as much of the selection information as you
 have entered at that time.
 Please note that the soundex search is accomplished by
 entering a normal name. No special codes required.  The
 program will have displayed the names sorted in soundex
 sequence on the screen.
 After you have selected the record you want, you can
 press "ENTER" to view or edit that record, or you can
 press "DEL" to delete the record.
 To exit from this screen, just press the "ESC" key.
 Use the up and down arrow keys to move the
 selector bar to your choice and then press
 the 'ENTER' key.
 You can select the record you want to
 work with either by the last name or by
 the cemetery id number.
 NOTE: If there is no information for the
 type of search you have selected, you will
 be returned to this menu immediately. An
 example would be if you do not have any
 names marked in the remarks section, the
 program will return you to this screen
 immediately.
 This screen will allow you to select which printer you are
 using.  The first choice should be fine for most people.
 It assumes that you are using a printer that is EPSON or
 compatible as most printers are.  If your printer is not
 one of the listed choices please contact me and I will
 advise you of what items I need so I can add your printer
 to the list.
 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the printer you
 are using and then press "ENTER".  You can change the
 selection at any time by just selecting another printer
 and pressing "ENTER".
 You can enter source data for this record here.  The
 program will "remember" the previous entry (if any) if
 you are entering a new record.  If you are here as part
 of the update process for an existing record, the screen
 will show the existing source data.
 If you want to clear the existing data to either change
 the source data or to leave the fields blank, you can
 press the F5 key.
 In the case of adding a new record, selecting "NO" will
 not write the existing source data to the record being
 added.
 ENTER A UNIQUE 6 CHARACTER FILE NAME. USE ONLY A-Z AND 0-9
 FOR THE CHARACTERS.  THIS NAME WILL BE USED TO NAME THE
 FILES ON YOUR DISK.  THE PROGRAM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO
 ENTER A DUPLICATE FILE NAME.
 FOR THE DESCRIPTION, ENTER A DESCRIPTIVE NAME THAT YOU
 WANT TO USE WHEN SELECTING THIS FILE FOR DATA ENTRY AND
 PRINTING PURPOSES.
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 Enter the grave information. Note that the dates are in
 day/month/year sequence! The remarks section may have from
 0 to 5 lines of data.  The remarks section has full word
 wrapping so you can type on without worrying about the
 end of the line.  (The month can be entered as 1 - 12 or
 as the standard 3 letter month name)
 When you have changed the last item you want to change you
 can either keep hitting 'ENTER' until you reach the bottom
 of the form, or you can press the 'F10' key' to exit from
 wherever you might be on the form.
 Pressing the 'ESC' key will, if you are on the first line
 of the form, take you back to the selector screen with no
 changes being made.  At any other time it will either
1. return the field to its initial state if you have
started entering data but have not pressed the
'ENTER' key.
2. if you have not started entering data, it will back
you up one field.  (in the case of deleting a record
it will cancel the delete action).
PRESS "ENTER" FOR MORE OR "ESC" TO EXIT HELP
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 If you are on the "Insert A New Record" screen, you will
 only be able to enter a single grave. When you are done
 you will be returned to the menu.
 If you are here via a selector screen, you will have the
 choices of editing the existing data or of deleting the
 displayed record.  If you are here to delete the record,
 you will be asked to press the "ENTER" key to delete the
 record.  If you press any other key, the record will NOT
 be deleted and you will be returned to the selector
 screen.
Press "ENTER" for more Help or "ESC" to Exit Help
 To index a name in the Remarks section, you must do the
 folling things:
1. Put an * at both ends of the name.
2. If the last name is more than one word, or if it
     includes a suffix (Jr., Sr.,
, etc) you must
     replace any spaces with the underscore character
     i.e. Smith_Jr., Van_de_Camp.
3. If there are any prefixes to the name, they should
     be left outside of the first *.
Press "ESC" to exit Help
 Enter your cemetery location data here.  The ID number
 must be unique for each cemetery (the program will not
 allow you to use the same number twice within a
 database).
 The location data can be from 1 to 10 lines long.  The
 data section has full word wrapping so you can just
 keep on typing without worrying about you line length.
 When you are done entering data for a given cemetery,
 just press 'CTRL' + 'ENTER' to save the record and
 continue on with the next one.
  When you are done entering records, just press the
  'ESC' key to return to the menu.
  The 'ESC' key will also return a field to its origional
  state if you have started entering data but have not
  pressed the 'ENTER" key.  If you have not started data
  entry, it will back you up one field.
CAUTION
IF YOU HAVE STARTED ENTERING DATA FOR A PARTICULAR
     CEMETERY DO NOT CHANGE THE CEMETERY NAME.
If you want to change the cemetery name, use the
CRDUTIL utility program. (Registered users only)
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