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- PROGRAM NAME: FIXHEAD.BAS
-
- DESCRIPTION: This BASIC program restores the record count of a
- dBASE II file header.
-
- ISSUE: February, 1985
- PAGE: D2-3
-
- SOFTWARE VERSIONS: dBASE II, any version
- MicroSoft BASIC or PC-DOS BASICA
-
- FUNCTION: This program will change an incorrect record count in a
- dBASE II file header. An incorrect record count in a dBASE II
- file header can result from (1) turning off the computer before
- closing the file or QUITing dBASE, (2) Interrupting a PACK, SORT,
- APPEND, or COPY operation, or (3) Power supply surges while
- processing data.
-
- FILES NEEDED: FIXHEAD.BAS
- Any dBASE II file with an incorrect record count.
-
- SETUP INSTRUCTIONS: Put this program on the disk with your dBASE
- file, or specify the appropriate drive when you are prompted for
- the filename. Also, make sure you include the full filename,
- including the extension. To run the program, from the DOS prompt
- type MBASIC FIXHEAD.TXT or BASICA FIXHEAD.TXT, depending on which
- version of BASIC you have.