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Version 3.7 - Released October 15, 1990
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o Added the following major functions:
- COPY STRUCTURE, copies all or selected fields to
new database
- DELETE FILE, to delete any file from the pick file
window
- PACK, physically deletes records tagged for delete
- ZAP, physically deletes ALL records in the
database
o The color scheme has been SIGNIFICANTLY changed. Also,
colors can now be configured along with the hotkey,
using POPCFG.COM. This program is now included with
ALL REGISTERED COPIES. If you like the old color
scheme use command line option /CO.
o The force monochrome colors command line option has
been changed from /M to /CM.
o The write file access command line option /W has been
replaced by /TW. You can now change any of the
"toggle" indicators (file access, field borders, insert
mode, case sensitivity) using the command line option
/T<B,C,I,W>.
o Pressing PgDn while appending a record will NOT move
back and forth between the last record in the database
and the new record. This was a bug.
o Fixed a bug, which occurred when pressing Alt-M while
in an already open READ-ONLY database. This will now
cause an access error.
o Fixed a bug which occurred when specifying a default
directory on the command line (/D) and did not also
specify the drive.
o Fixed a bug which ignored the action option (/A) if it
was specified after the passthru option (/P) when
PopDBF was already resident.
o When trying to access PopDBF while in a graphics
application, a chime will sound, indicating that your
request was heard, but can't be accommodated. Pop-up
over graphics will be supported in the future.
o Ctrl-U now toggles the record delete flag in the Browse
window, just like it does in the Edit window.
o Negative numbers are now supported.
o Support for FoxPro and dBase IV databases.
o The beep function was changed to be faster and quieter.
o When an error message is displayed, a chime will now
sound.
o Enter key on numeric keypad now works like Return key.
o Moving to <parent> directory now positions selection
bar on that directory.
o Command line options may be combined (i.e. /mwz).
However, options with variable length arguments must be
last (i.e. /p). No spaces may separate options /D and
/P and additional text.
o Arrow indicators were added to windows to provide
information on valid directions of cursor movement.
o Default action now displays as a descriptive word.
o Video routines have been optimized and speeded up.
o Hot keys for frequently used databases (Alt-1 etc.) can
be used from anywhere in the program and previous
positions and modes are retained. Also, Alt-dash and
Alt-= can be used to access up to 12 frequent
databases. In addition, each directory can contain a
.FRQ file so that the frequently used databases can be
application dependent. If a .FRQ file is not found in
the current directory, PopDBF will look in the
directory where POPDBF.COM is located.
o Commercial version now includes KBSPEED, a keyboard
speed-up program, and ARROW, a TSR position display
program, which are NOT included in shareware registered
copies.