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Yes - DataPhile 2.1 Is Finally Here!

DataPhile_2.1.tar is available on:

ftp.cs.unm.edu in pub/stone/DataPhile/DataPhile_2.1.tar
cs.orst.edu:/pub/next/demos/database/DataPhile_2.1.tar


DataPhile 2.1 Electronic Distribution Package

Date: April 7th, 1994

sum DataPhile_2.1.tar
06533  6730

This tar file contains Stone Design's award winning flatfile database,
DataPhile, auxilliary files, the online manual, French and German
language packages, and DataPhile_2.1_features.rtfd, which describes
all of the new features since 2.0 and 1.1. It runs as a demo until
licensed. Call Stone Design at [phone] or contact us via
[e-mail] for a quote. Special discounts for faculty, students,
NeXT Registered developers and VARS available.

All users of DataPhile 2.0 should get this because it incorporates
a NeXT patch to the IXKIT which caused DataPhile to not work properly
under NS 3.2. Now it works great!

DataPhile_2.1.pkg               The DataPhile Application, release 2.1
DataPhile_Aux.pkg               Tutorial and Auxilliary files
DP_French.pkg                   French.lproj for French Users
DP_German.pkg                   German.lproj for German Users
DP_Online_Manual.pkg            The DataPhile Manual online (new for 2.1)
DataPhile_2.1_features.rtfd     What's new
DP_InstallationNotes.rtf        Tips on installing DataPhile

Stone Design
3725 Rio Grande NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

TEL [phone]
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EMAIL: [e-mail]


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Here's some of the new features for 2.1 and 2.0:

FEATURE Version 2.1     Merge Records is new to version 2.1.  You
can find it in the Import Records panel.  It enables a user to
update existing records with the Import Records command verses just
simply adding them. All you have to do is select a unique field
that DataPhile can use for matching purposes. The merge is smart
enough not to replace data with blanks.

FEATURE Version 2.1     The Browser now lets you change the order
of your views.  If you are opening a database built with a previous
version you must first open the database with the ALT, Command or
Control key depressed. To change the order, just hold down the ALT,
Command or Control key and drag the view to its new position.

FEATURE Version 2.1     OR-FINDS between fields adds to the power
of DataPhile's searching capabilities. Do it  by selecting the
OR-Field option in the extended find panel.  The Found Set will
include records that meet the criteria for any field described. A
subsequent find can further refine your Found Set by selecting
"Prev Find" and doing another search on that set of records.

FEATURE Version 2.1     Cancel Find in Progress is a great new
feature in version 2.1. When you have inadvertantly requested a
find on a non-indexed field and you don't have the time to wait,
you can stop it. The panel also appears when a search on an indexed
field is linear (eg not xxx).

FEATURE Version 2.1     Preferences panel has a new modular look
and some new options to choose.  Review your Preferences so you
won't be surprised by any changes. (see Installation Instructions
item# 7)

FEATURE Version 2.1     File with read only permissions for everyone,
can be opened by many users simultaneously (without making additional
copies).  Use the WorkSpace Attributes Inspector (command-1) to
verify or change the UNIX permissions for the file.

FEATURE Version 2.1     Zoom views to 75%.  This feature is essential
when sharing Page Views between Motorola and Intel platforms. The
results on smaller views may be less desirable, however, as part
of the main control panel can become unaccessible.

FEATUREVersion 2.0 and 2.1DataWell eases Exports
The DATAWELL is a feature introduced in DP2.0 that allows the user
to quickly and easily export a record or many records into another
dataphile or another application like MESA Spreadsheet by simply
dragging and dropping the DataWell icon.  For more than one record,
or to get field names in addition to the data, command-click the
DataWell icon.  A new Preference item allows the user to specify
whether field types should be exported along with the field names.
Some smart applications want to know the field type so that they
can be more intelligent about importing your data. New in DataPhile_2.1,
with subsequent command-clicks of the DataWell (or just click around
the edge of the DataWell), you can drag a PS or EPS file representing
the visible view into another application such as Create.  One
advantage of this feature, when used in conjunction with Create,
enables a user to fax multiple pages from different views to a
person with a single phone call.

FEATUREVersion 2.0 Newly Enhanced Online Help
DataPhile_2.0 has an enhanced online help to facilitate the use of
our product.  Alt-Ctrl click or Help-click will bring up the help
panel associated with the area you clicked. DP2.1 has additional
indexes for frequently asked topics.

FEATUREVersion 2.0"Delete All Records in View"
"Delete All Records in View" is a long awaited feature that many
users have asked for.  It's finally here!  The users has the ability
to delete many records in one step. "Delete All Records in View"
is a EDIT-->Record menu item.

FEATUREVersion 2.0Unlimited UNDO in design mode
Unlimited UNDO in design mode is another feature added to the 2.0
release to make a designer's work easier. Designers can delete many
moves, not just the last one!

FEATUREVersion 2.0Rebuild Indexes...
Rebuild Indexes... is a Tool menu item that replaces the multi-step
"cleanup procedure" many of us have experienced with one step. It
can clear up any index related problem.

FEATUREVersion 2.0"Copy Address"
"Copy Address" is a EDIT-->Record menu item that can be used in
conjunction with the new Address.dp template and the "ExactlyWrite"
application to transfer names and addresses easily.

FEATUREVersion 2.0Regroup of some Menu Items
Some EDIT, ACCESS, TOOL and REPORT menu items have been grouped
differently to maintain an uncluttered and logical UI.  EDIT-->Record
items contain all items pertaining to editing records; ACCESS will
group the SORT and FIND Items. "Find Records in All Views", has
been changed to "Synchronize Views"; it is still under ACCESS and
still uses the cmd-j shortcut. TOOLS will contain the new Rebuild
Indexes... as well as FONT and TEXT grouped under FORMAT (which
were formerly in DESIGN). REPORTS has the "Show as Report" toggle,
and "Export to Improv Import" has been changed to "Export to
Spreadsheets".   They differ from the printed documentation. We
hope you find them successful.

FEATURE Version 2.0DP2.0 won't open DP1.1 files without asking.
DP2.0 is smart enough to recognize a 2.0 file, if the file is not
in the 2.0 format, DP will ask you if you want to upgrade, copy,
or cancel.

FEATURE Version 2.0PR2  Default Library changed from ~.DataPhile
to ~/Library/DataPhiles for label and envelope templates.

FEATUREVersion 2.0 Print Manual...
Now you can print all the online help.  This menu item is under
Info.  It takes alot of paper!

FEATUREVersion 1.1  Double- Click Field name for Options Panel
In the Define Fields Panel, double-clicking the field name will
open up the option panel.

FEATUREVersion 1.1 Modify All Records in View
"Change a field in one record, select EDIT-->Record, will ask you
if you want to replace field such-and-such with \"Happy Days Are
Here Again\" in the number records in the found set or all.