Copyright: Copyright © 1996


Contents

Overview

Creating Configuration Files

Processing Files

Adjust Configuration File

Registration Information

How To Register

Registration Form

Warranty and License

Copyright


Overview

DatVac will pull out user specified data from inspection reports. At the present time the Zeiss Inspection reports are the only report format that this program currently supports. The data is placed in a comma delimited format which can then be imported into other software packages such as Excel.

There are two steps required in order to pull data from the inspection reports. The first one is to define the data you want to extract from the inspection reports. This is done by selecting the Configuration option from the menu. Once you have created a Configuration file, you can extract the data by selecting the Processing option from the menu. There is also an option that will allow you to adjust a range of address record numbers for a configuration file. This would be useful if the inspection report numbers change within the report.


Creating Configuration Files

This area allows you to define what information to extract from the inspection reports. At the present time the Zeiss Inspection reports are the only report format that this program currently supports. In the future, other formats may be handled.

File - This menu option is used to open and save configuration files.

Description - This will allow you to type in a description of the configuration file you are creating/modifying. The maximum length that can be stored in this field is 80 characters.

Address Record - This is the address record number on the report where the information is to be extracted.

SY Value - This is the symbol which specifies what value within the address record where the data is to come from . Some examples of these are X,Y,Z,D1,and t. These values are case sensitive, so you specify them exactly as they appear on the report.

Actual - If this box is checked it means that you want to pull the Actual value for that specific Address Record and SY combination.

Upper Tolerance - If this box is checked it means that you want to pull the Upper Tolerance value for that specific Address Record and SY combination.

Lower Tolerance - If this box is checked it means that you want to pull the Lower Tolerance value for that specific Address Record and SY combination.

Nominal - If this box is checked it means that you want to pull the Nominal value for that specific Address Record and SY combination.

Deviation - If this box is checked it means that you want to pull the Deviation value for that specific Address Record and SY combination.

Exception - If this box is checked it means that you want to pull the Exception value for that specific Address Record and SY combination.

Enter Button - Once you have entered all of the above information for a specific Address Record number and Sy Value combination press the Enter Button. The information will then be listed in the List Box at the bottom of the window.

Delete Button - Select the item in the list box with the mouse and press the Delete Button on the Window. This will remove an item from the list box.

Clear Button - If you press this button, then all of the data in the Address Record, SY Value, Actual, Upper Tolerance, Lower Tolerance, Nominal, Deviation, and Exception fields will be cleared.

To change an entry that is already entered in the list box, simply double click on the item in the list box and the data for that item will be displayed in the fields above. Make the necessary changes and press the enter button. A message will be displayed if that Address Record and SY value combination already exists verifying that it is ok to replace that entry.


Processing Files

This option is used to actually extract data from the inspection reports. There are three pieces of information needed to accomplish this task. When specifying the file names it is highly recommended that you use the Browse buttons that are provided. You need to give the full directory path when specifying the file name. If you use the Browse buttons this will be done for you.

Configuration File - This is the name of the configuration file which contains a a list of the data which is to be pulled from the inspection reports. This file is created using the Configuration command.

Description - The field is filled in automatically only when you select a configuration file using the configuration Browse button. This field was filled in when the configuration file was created.

Result File- This is the name of the file where the results are to be placed.

Zeiss Files-This is a list of the Zeiss files that are to be processed.

Once all of the above information has been entered, press the Process button. Towards the bottom of the window is a Status area. Here information and error messages are placed to inform you what the program is doing.


Adjust Config

This function will allow you to adjust your configuration files. This will usually happen when some line numbers are added or deleted from the inspection report. Both the start and ending values that you enter will be adjusted by the amount that is entered..

Configuration File - This field is where you enter in the name of the configuration file. You can use the browse button located just to the right of the field to find and select the configuration file you wish to work on.

Description - The field is filled in automatically only when you select a configuration file using the configuration Browse button. This field was filled in when the configuration file was created.

Start - Enter in the address record number of where to start adjusting. The record number will be adjusted.

End - Enter in the last address record number of the range to stop adjusting. If you want to go to the end of the file, enter 9999.

Amount - This indicates how much to adjust the address records by. You may enter in a positive or negative value to adjust by.

Note - When you run the Adjust routine on a configuration file, a copy of the configuration file is first backed up to a file with the .~fg extension. For example, if you run the adjust routine on a config file name "sample.cfg", a back up of the config file is made just prior to running the adjust routine. The backed up config name would be "sample.~fg".


Registration Form

(Print this form on your printer by selecting "Print Topic" from the "File" menu.)

DatVac Registration Form

Version 1.1

Mail this form (with you check or money order in US funds ONLY) to:

J. Vandeville

P.O. Box 3578

North Branch, MI  48461  USA                         Today's Date:_____________

Please Print or Type:

Company Name:_____________________________________________

Your Name:_________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________

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Register DatVac for each machine or network station on which the program will be used.

Enclose $199.95 (Check or Money Order in US funds Only) for each copy of DatVac being registered:

Number of copies________ x $199.95 =                          $______________

(Optional)

Enclose an additional $7.95 for each

copy of DatVac on a 3.5" disk

     Number of  copies________ x $7.95 =                        $______________

(MI Residents only) Sales Tax (6.0%) =                             $______________

                     Total enclosed (US Funds)                            $______________

Comments / Questions?

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Warrenty and License
Warranty and License

License Agreement:

This software is provided on a trial basis for a 60 (sixty) day period. This is intended to allow 30 days to decide on the purchase of this software, and 30 days to purchase a copy.  After 60 days, should you decide not to purchase this software, you must remove all copies from your system.  By using this software you are agreeing to these terms.

Warranty:

This software is sold on an as-is basis.  The author (J. Vandeville) specifically disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied.  In no event shall the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other damage including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages including damages to a third party.  By using this software you are agreeing to these terms.  If these terms are not agreeable, do not use this software.

DatVac © 1996 by J. Vandeville


Copyright

DatVac is Copyright © 1996 (All Rights Reserved)

by:	  J. Vandeville

 P.O. Box 3578

 North Branch, MI  48461  USA

You can reach the author by E-Mail at mvandevi@tir.com

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WINDOWS and MS-DOS are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation, copyright 1990-1995.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights:

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Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set fourth in subparagraph (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19 when applicable, or subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-1013, and in similar clauses in the NASA FAR Supplement.

DatVac © 1996 by J. Vandeville


How To Register

DatVac is Shareware. Shareware is not "free" software!  If you find this program useful please register with the author by paying the regular registration fee (see below).  Your registration not only supports the author and continued development of DatVac, but helps to promote and support the "try-before-you-buy" concept that makes quality software widely available at low prices.

When you register (pay for) DatVac you will receive a license number, that when installed, will remove the shareware reminder screens.

When you are a registered user and a "Major Release" is sent out, you will be notified and provided the opportunity to upgrade with a "minimal fee".

How to Register (pay for) DatVac

The cost of DatVac is $199.95 (US funds) per copy plus an additional $7.95 (US funds) to receive the program on a 3.5" disk.

When your registration is received, you will be e-mailed your registration number (if you provide an e-mail address).  Disks and receipts are sent by air mail. If paying by personal check, the disk and receipt will be sent as soon as the check clears the bank. If paying by money order, then the disk and receipt will be sent out immediately.

You may register by sending the author an International Money order, or a personal check from any bank that has a corresponding bank in the US.  Be sure it is payable to: "J. Vandeville", in US funds only.  Please include a copy of the registration form with your check.

  Sorry, no Credit Cards nor Wire Transfers.

  Folks have sent US cash through the mail, but you assume all risk if you do.

Registration Form