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ENTRY: Dr.Funkey's Data Entry Program v1.41 18 February 1991
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OPERATION
Type ENTRY
or
Type ENTRY [d:][path]filename.ext
to bypass setup prompts.
example: ENTRY B:SURVEY.DAT
LIMITATIONS
This program is designed to assist in creating datafiles with
a maximum of 9,999 cases of up to three lines of 80 columns each.
FUNCTION
This program emulates some of the amenities of the old keypunch
machine program drum. If you missed all that, this means the
program does the following:
Enters sequential case numbers automatically
Checks data entered into each column for proper type
Alphanumerics = letters or numbers, but numbers
are counted as characters of no numeric value
Numerics = Numbers only
Enters fixed columns for decimal points and commas
Skips blank columns used to section data
Skips columns and beeps for page markers
Starts new lines automatically at the end of each data line
This assists and speeds up data entry.
SETTING UP A DATA ENTRY RUN
There are two steps to using this program. First, you define what
kind of data belongs in each column of the file, then you enter
data. The first step is the set up program, which you run only once.
After that, you may use the program as many times as you wish to
enter data using that setup configuration. The program retains a
record of the setup in a file called filename.DEF. This includes a
record of the number of lines of data entered to date. If you edit the
datafile with an ASCII editor and change the number of cases, be sure
to change this number in the .DEF file.
The operation of the setup program is explained when you get there.
ENTERING DATA
For help with entering data, see the Help option at the Main Menu.
See Main Menu for switch to turn off numberpad tones, which are
included so you can verify where you have punched without looking
at the screen. Page beeps will still sound.
The program automatically saves your file periodically. If you want
to change the save interval, see the Main Menu. To turn off this
feature, make the interval 0 (zero).
If you enter an existing datafile to continue entering data, a backup
of the original file named filename.BAK will be created.
For MINITAB users, you may enter a star * in a numeric field, which
Minitab accepts as a standard way of designating a Missing Value.
ENDING AN ENTRY SESSION
To finish entering data, hit [Esc] to exit to the main menu. If you
reenter the file to add data, you will automatically be taken to the
end of the file to add new cases.
SKIPPING DATA FIELDS
If you would like to set up a datafile using blank columns as data
delimiters (between individual data entries), you can do so by
designating B or P for that column in the definition file. You can then
skip data entry for a specific field, or end input into that field, by
hitting the [+] Plus key. If you set up the card right, you can create
variable length fields in this manner as well. Just leave enough space
for the longest possible entry. Then enter data into that field, using
the [+] Plus key to move to the next field. If the [+] Plus key is hit
at the end of a line with no more blank or page delimiters, it will jump
to the next card.
EDITING DATA
If you realize you have entered a bad case after it has been recorded,
simply continue and go back later for editing. It is inefficient to
stop as you are entering. If you want to start the card over, hit
[Return] and you will wipe the card clean to start over.
For editing, an ASCII wordprocessor is most efficient. If you change the
number of data lines in the file, be sure to change this total in
the .DEF file which accompanies the datafile in the directory.
For editing a few lines, there is a "card" edit function in the menu.
You need to know which CASE and CARD (line) you want to edit.
SETTING AUTOSAVE INTERVAL AND COLORS
See menu item [F6] to set the interval in seconds between automatic
saving of your file to the backup file called filename.BAK. Also
you may set the foreground, background and highlight colors in this
menu option. The color settings, autosave interval and sound switch
will be saved from one session to the next in a small file called
ENTRY.INI. You may change these settings directly within this file
if you like, but do not alter the file structure. If you delete or
misplace this file, the settings will revert back to the original defaults.
Source code in QuickBasic 4.5 include for hackers and to verify
authenticity of the program.
Written for the public domain by David A. Wesson, (c) 1988, 1990 which
means I retain any commercial rights. ENTRY may be used and distributed,
but not sold except by me. If you use this program for commercial
or professional uses, you are obliged to me for a fee of $15.00.