home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
FishMarket 1.0
/
FishMarket v1.0.iso
/
fishies
/
476-500
/
disk_492
/
sbprodemo
/
readme.sbpro4
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1992-05-06
|
9KB
|
254 lines
=============================================================================
SUPERBASE PROFESSIONAL 4 TRIAL VERSION 1.0 16th MAY, 1991
=============================================================================
Restrictions and Limitations to use:
------------------------------------
The Superbase Professional 4 Trial software is (c) copyright 1985 - 1991
Precision Software Limited.
This program, Superbase professional 4 Trial Version, is freely distributed.
It may be copied and given away free of charge provided all the files are
included with the copy, and the files are not modified in any way. In no
instance can it be sold or exchanged for goods or services. Precision
Software give no guarantee or warranty on the medium this program is
contained on, or on the program itself.
The list of files in this distribution is as follows:
Readme.Sbpro4 | These may be placed into an archive for
Readme.SBpro4.info | Electronic distribution via BBS
SB4Demo1.LZH
SB4Demo2.LZH
If any of these files is missing or corrupt, replacements may be obtained
from one of the contact addresses below.
Superbase is a registered trade mark and the VCR browsing panel is a trade
mark of Precision Software Limited.
Amiga, AmigaDOS, Workbench and Kickstart are trademarks of Commodore Amiga
Inc.
Contact addresses:
------------------
In the U.S.: Precision Incorporated
8404/A Sterling Street
Irving TX 75063
U.S.A.
Tel: (+1) 214 929 4888 Fax: (+1) 214 929 1655
Toll Free: (800) 562-9909
In Germany: Precision Software GmbH
(covers Am Marktplatz 10
Central Europe) D-8033 Planegg
München
Germany
Tel: (+49) 898 573014 Fax: (+49) 898 599970
In the U.K.: Precision Software Ltd.
(Covers rest 6 Park Terrace
of the world) Worcester Park
Surrey. KT4 7JZ
England
Tel: (+44) 081-330 7166 Fax: (+44) 081-330 2089
About the Trial Version
-----------------------
The Superbase Professional 4 Trial disk contains trial versions of both
Superbase Professional 4 and the Superbase Form Designer. These trial
versions are designed to demonstrate the benefit of Superbase with the
aim of encouraging you to go out and buy the full product. As a result,
there are some limitations to what you can do with the Trial version:
Superbase:
* Only 35 records may be saved in any database file.
* DML programs may be edited, but not saved.
Form Designer:
* Forms may be edited or created, but not saved.
* The Print option is disabled.
In every other respect, the Trial version is a fully functioning product.
The trial version includes a fully-customised application for an
international trader in stocks and shares. Don't worry if you are not
familiar with this business. the application is designed to reflect the
development capabilities of Superbase professional 4 rather than the
activities of a particular enterprise.
Hardware Requirements
---------------------
To use this Trial installation of Superbase Professional 4, you will need
the following hardware:
* Amiga A500, A1000, A1500, A2000, A2500, A3000, A3000T
* Amiga kickstart and Workbench Version 1.3 or higher
* Minimum 1MB RAM
* Minimum 2 floppy drives or 1 floppy plus a hard drive
The following hardware extensions make Superbase easier to use:
* Additional memory
* Hard drives
* Processor accelerators
* Display enhancers
Hard disk Installation
----------------------
You will require approximately 1.5 megabytes of disk space. You will also
need to have a copy of LHARC somewhere in your path.
1. Copy the entire contents of the SBdemo drawer onto your hard drive (you
may do this by simply dragging the SBdemo drawer icon onto the icon for
your hard drive).
2. Open a shell window by double-clicking on the Workbench Shell icon.
3. Change directory to the SBdemo directory on your hard drive by typing
CD DH0:SBdemo
(if your hard drive is called something different, or you have copied the
files to a different location, substitute your names as appropriate.)
4. Type the following commands:
LHARC -x -a x SB4demo1
This will uncompress the Superbase program files.
LHARC -x -a x SB4demo2
This will uncompress the Superbase example files into a subdirectory
called Trading.
5. You will need to add the following line to your S:StartupII file:
Assign SBpro4: DH0:SBdemo
As before, if you have copied Superbase to a different location,
substitute that location in the above command. The Assign is only
required when you select MODIFY FORM from the Project menu, and is
used for Superbase to find and load the Form Designer.
Floppy disk Installation
------------------------
You will require two blank freshly formatted diskettes. You should
also have access to the LHARC utility.
1. Rename one diskette as "SBpro4". Rename the other as "SBdata".
(You can do this by highlighting the diskette icon and selecting
Rename from the Workbench menus.)
2. Open a shell window by double-clicking on the WorkBench Shell
icon.
3. Change directory to the Superbase directory on the distribution
diskette. e.g.
CD df0:SBdemo
4. Type the following command:
LHARC -x -a x SB4demo1 SBpro4:
Follow any instructions that appear on the screen. You will be prompted
to insert the diskette that you named "SBpro4" in any drive. If you
only have a single drive Amiga, you will be required to make several
disk swaps between this and the distribution diskette.
5. Type the following command:
LHARC -x -a x SB4demo2 SBdata:
Follow any instructions that appear on the screen. You will be prompted
to insert the diskette that you named "SBpro4" in any drive. If you
only have a single drive Amiga, you will be required to make several
disk swaps between this and the distribution diskette.
Using Superbase
---------------
To start Superbase from Workbench, simply double-click on the SBpro4 icon.
To start Superbase from the Shell, type the following:
CD DH0:SBdemo
SBpro4
Superbase requires a minimum stack setting of 12288 bytes when run from
the CLI. To set this, type
STACK 12288
Superbase will open its main window and present you with the startup
banner. This informs you of the version and release along with licence
details. The banner can be recalled at any time by selecting About from
the Project menu.
Using the sample application
----------------------------
To start the sample application, run the program called "Menu", which is
located in the Trading subdirectory on your SBdata diskette (or on
your hard drive in DH0:SBdemo/Trading). To do this:
Select Open from the DML menu. You will be presented with a file selector.
This lists Superbase programs in the left-hand column and directories /
volumes / assigns in the right-hand column. If you double-click on the
Trading subdirectory entry, Superbase will move to this directory and
display a selection of programs. Double-click on the Menu program.
Now select Run from the DML menu. Superbase is now running the application.
The sample application puts you in the position of an international
trader in stocks and shares. Don't worry if you are not familiar with
the ins and outs of this business - it revolves around buying and selling
just like any other. In any event the example is meant to reflect the
development capabilities of Superbase Professional 4 rather than the
activities of any particular business.
As the trader, you buy and sell stocks on behalf of clients around the
world. Your clients are in different time zones. You deal in stocks quoted
on various stock exchanges in various currencies and currency units.
New York NASDAQ stocks are quoted in U.S. dollars for example, London
stocks in pence and Tokyo stocks in yen. Like many businesses, your
earnings are commission-based rather than profit-based. You earn a
commission on each trade, whether it is a sale or a purchase. For
reporting purposes, currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollars. You
report each transaction made on behalf of a client by sending the client a
contract note. This shows both the currency value and the dollar amount due
on the transaction. Periodically you send statements to your clients,
listing the transactions and reporting the net amount due to or from the
client. You book batches of cash recipts and payments in dollars. from
time to time you receive stock certificates for purchases made and forward
each certificate to the appropriate client together with a certificate
advice.
The application is controlled via pull-down menus and push buttons which
you may click on. A status line at the bottom of the screen indicates
either what Superbase is doing, or what it is expecting you to do.
Enjoy!
=============================================================================
END OF README
=============================================================================