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PAF2PAF.EXE
Version 1.0, 12 Jan 1993
Copyright (c) 12 Jan 1993 by Jack Chandler
PAF2PAF.EXE is a PAF utility which copies an INDIV2.DAT record from
one PAF database to another PAF database. PAF2PAF can be run from
any drive:\directory.
You are prompted for all required inputs. Following is a the screen
display of these prompts, which will appear one at a time, and example
entries. The prompt for notes will appear only if there are notes for
the selected individual. Data for confirmation of your selection is
limited to name and birth date entries in your data. Date is mm/dd/yyyy.
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Enter drive\path of PAF data to copy FROM : f:\paf\pafdatd
Enter drive\path of PAF data to copy TO : c:\adams
Enter RIN of record to be copied : 1
RIN 1 is Jack J. Chandler b. 4/1/1924
Is this who you want to transfer ? [Y/N] : y
Do you want to transfer the Notes for RIN 1 ? [Y/N] : y
FINISHED
Run FRCHK.EXE to insure data are good before deleting your old data files.
Press <ENTER> to exit to DOS
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If your PAF data is not found in the location you enter, or if the RIN you
enter is not valid, you will be prompted to re-enter or abort.
PAF2PAF.EXE moves only individual records. All ties to other individuals
are deleted. The desired or required ties for the transferred individual
can easily be made from within PAF FR.EXE. The transferred individual is
added to the end of your database in the same fashion as GEDCOM adds records.
To view this record you can call the RIN one greater than your previouys last
RIN or if that is not known, call a RIN which you know is above any possible
RIN you could have. PAF will then report your RIN limits and then you can
call the greatest RIN reported.
If you have the 5 Aug 1991 update to PAF 2.2 PAF2PAF.EXE can be used by
shelling to DOS from FR.EXE, transferring a record, then exiting back to
FR.EXE to view the record and continue with PAF. To shell to DOS from
PAF use <CTR><Lshift><Rshift>, when finished with DOS type EXIT <ENTER>.
If you have the update, you can also load both PAF data files at the same
time. To do this at the dos prompt enter the following for the above
example:
C:> fr f:\paf\pafdat -dc:\adams <ENTER>
To switch between the two databases press F3. A shell to DOS can then
be made from either database. The exit back to DOS can be made from
either database, both will be closed properly.
PAF2PAF.EXE is a very simple and easy to use program. It is very fast
and very much easier that using GEDCOM procedures for transferring only
a few RINs. There is no requirement for MATCH/MERGE and its inherent
record deletions.
There is no required shareware registration for this program but if you
find it useful a donation of not to exceed $5.00 as an incentive to
continue programming and offering these small utilities would be greatly
appreciated.
Any contribution should be mailed to:
Jack J. Chandler
812 Vermillion Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015