The add function allows you to enter records into your mailbase without leaving the MailBase program. Several Short-cuts have been added to the Add function. These are:
<Esc> - This stops the entry of this record. If this is
done on a blank record, all entry will cease, and
the program will start back at the main menu.
<Tab> or <Enter> - This moves the cursor down to the next
line in the form. If this is on the last line,
this record is stored and a new record is brought
up for entry.
<Shift-Tab> or <Shift-Enter> - Move to the field before
the field the cursor was on. In other words, move
backwards one field in the file to allow you to
edit a field prior to this one.
<Shift-F1> - This brings you to this Help screen.
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"2"~"The Merge Function.
The Merge function allows you to import other files (in the same format) into the present Mail Base. It also has the option of deleting any duplicate records it finds. If you wish to circumvent this, just change one of the thresholds for preset values of all zeros (0).
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"3"~"The Edit Function.
The Edit function allows you to Edit records already entered into the Mail Base. It also allows for the Deletion of Single Records. Keyboard commands allowed in the Edit mode are:
<Esc> - This key stops the editing process for the present record.
<Shift-Tab> and <Shift-Return> - These keys allow you to edit fields prior to the present field.
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"4"~"The Labels Function.
The labels function requires that you have a previously set up labels definition saved on disk.
Make sure your labels definition works for the labels and printer you are using.
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"5"~"The Utilities Menu.
There are four options under the utilities command: the Standardize, Export, Backup Database, and Restore Database functions.
The Standardize function allows you to create a set of rules (see the Options - Modify Rule Base command) to make all of your records as similar in format as possible. This command is used (for example) to change all 'Ave's found in a certain field to 'Avenue's.
The Export command allows you to export the data out as an ASCII delimited file seperated by the ASCII codes you have selected in the Options - Change Delimiters command.
Backup Database is used to create a backup of the current mailing base you are using. This is highly suggested for critical or important files.
Retore allows you to restore a backup database. Please note that this is a destructive process, it actually destroys the contents of the of the present mailing base. This is to be used only if the current database has been corrupted, or if important data has accidently been deleted from this most-current mail base.
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"6"~"The Purge Option.
This command allows you to go through and search for possible duplications once data has already been entered into the Mail Base.
It has the same options as the Merge command.
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"7"~"The Set Options Command.
The Set Options command allows you to change the parameters used in both the Utilities Export and Standardize routines. It is, effectively, a control panel for the Mailit! demo.
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"9"~"OverView:
Welcome to Mailit! This application is written for two explicit reasons. One, to show you some of the more powerful commands and features incorporated into the Superbase package.
And two, to allow you to have demo with which you can get more familiar with the Superbase product.
Needless to say, the added benefit of your having a passable mailing base application did have something to do with its creation as well.
Most of the commands are broken down fairly in depth in these help screens. A few other features and insights can be gained by perusing the code and reading the REM (remark) statements interspersed throughout the code.
We at Precision hope you enjoy this new product and powerful DBMS tool. We are quite sure you have made the correct choice amung Windows databases.
