Softdisk Back Issue Browser

The Back Issue Browser contains information about all of the current issues of Softdisk for Windows and the last few years of Softdisk PC (Issue #83 and up).  It is a simple database with a screen for each issue.  You can browse through the issues using the arrow and tab keys or use the Find option.  Select the Shopping Cart when you find an issue you would like to purchase.  When you are finished browsing, go to the Shopping Cart to check out, or call 1-800-831-2694 to place an order.

Button Options

Menu Options:

Browse Menu

Find Menu

Shop Menu

Help Menu

Pricing


Button Options

Exit (X) - Exits Back Issue Browser.

Help (H) - Brings up this help file.

Find (F) - Searches the entire database for the text you enter.  If the text is found, a dialog with a pick list of all the issues containing the text will be displayed.  You may then select an issue to view.  The programs on any issue that contain the text will remain in boldface type until you do another Find.

Shop (S) - Brings up a dialog which will allow you to add the current issue to your Shopping Cart.  You can also remove any issue that is currently in the Shopping Cart. After you have browsed through the database and selected all the issues you wish to purchase, select Checkout from this dialog to print out an order form.  You may also call 1-800-831-2694 to order back issues.

Far Left Arrow (HOME) - This button will take you to the first issue in the database.

Left Arrow (PAGE UP) - This button will take you to the previous issue.

Right Arrow (PAGE DOWN) - This button will take you to the next issue.

Far Right Arrow (END) - This button will take you to the last issue in the database.


Browse Menu

All of these options can also be accessed through buttons on the main window.

First Listed Issue - This will take you to the first issue in the database.

Previous Issue - This will take you to the previous issue.

Next Issue - This will take you to the next issue.

Last Listed Issue - This will take you to the last issue in the database.

Exit - Exits Back Issue Browser.


Find Menu

Find - Searches the entire database for the text you enter.  If the text is found, a dialog with a pick list of all the issues containing the text will be displayed.  You may then select an issue to view.  The programs on any issue that contain the text will remain in boldface type until you do another Find.

Find Next - This option is only available after a successful find that found more that one occurrence of the text you were looking for.  This will automatically transport you to the next issue that contains the desired text.

Goto any Issue - Pulls up a list of all of the issues contained in the database and allows you to immediately jump to any of them.


Shop Menu

Update Shopping Cart - Brings up a dialog which will allow you to add the current issue to your Shopping Cart.  If you are purchasing a PC issue, you will be asked if you would like a 3.5" or 5.25" high density disk (sorry, Windows issues are only available on 3.5").  You can also remove any issue that is currently in the Shopping Cart.  After you have browsed through the database and selected all the issues you wish to purchase, select Checkout from this dialog to print out an order form.  You may also call 1-800-831-2694 to order back issues.

Checkout - Prints out an order form for all of the issues you have placed in the Shopping Cart.

View Total - Allows you to see how much your order will cost.


Help Menu

Help Contents - Brings up this help file.

How to Use Help - Shows you how to get the most out of this help file.

About Back Issue Browser - This will pull up a dialog box with our copyright and program information.


Pricing

The back issues are $9.95 each plus Shipping & Handling.  If you purchase 6 or more issues the Shipping & Handling is free, otherwise it's $5.50 in the US, $8.50 international.  Louisiana residents please add 4% sales tax.  Make checks or money orders payable to Softdisk Publishing.  If outside the U.S., print "in U.S. Funds" on your check.