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MODEM BASE PRO - Copyright (c)1993 by Integrated Solutions at (800)633-6636
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OVERVIEW
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Using the [B]rowse feature of MODEM BASE PRO provides complete remote
on-line database management. Each command is explained below in detail.
You can use [ENTER] to toggle between BROWSE and RECORD VIEW/EDIT modes.
MODEM BASE provides advanced searching features with it's SEARCH TABLE
method. You can "telescope" SEARCHES up to 10 LEVELS deep to find the
specific information you are looking for. Then depending on your security
access you may download the information in your SEARCH TABLE in either
dBase compatible format OR a REPORT format as customized by the System
Operator. Helpful indicators exist to assist you in knowing how to
navigate through the database. A green highlight bar displays the CURRENT
RECORD# within the database if you are using ANSI graphics or the TOP
RECORD if you have ANSI disabled. Below is a detail explanation of each
command available.
COMMAND SUMMARY
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Note: Not all commands may be available depending on security access as
setup by the System Operator (SYSOP).
Edit[#]
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Allows you to select the RECORD# to VIEW if in BROWSE MODE or allow you to
choose the FIELD# to EDIT if in VIEW/EDIT MODE. Complete on-line remote
field editing commands are supported if your communication package supports
extended keyboard codes or DOORWAY MODE, i.e.; Qmodem Pro by Mustang
Software at 805-395-0223. Using extended keyboard codes while field
editing allows you to use your left and right arrow keys to move throughout
the field data, HOME will bring the cursor to the beginning of the input
field, END will bring the cursor to the end of any data in the input field,
ALT-D will DELETE the entire field, DELETE will delete the current
character where the cursor is placed and move any characters to the right
over to the left to fill in the deleted character, and of course [ENTER]
accepts the data in the field as your input. Additionally, you may use the
INSERT key to toggle insert mode if you wish to insert data into a field.
[G]o
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Will prompt for which FIELD# you want to go to and then move to that
field# and make it the current field# for both BROWSE and VIEW/EDIT modes.
The current field# (along with the current record#) is maintained globally
even when working on several databases simultaneously in a [S]earch Table.
[+]
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If in BROWSE MODE will allow you to scroll from right to left to the NEXT
field number available. A red "+" indicator will appear to the right of
the field names if more fields than can fit on the screen are available.
If you are in VIEW/EDIT MODE then this also allows you to scroll to the
next available field(s), but does it by displaying in PAGES of fields
available within the current record. A "+MORE" indicator will appear if
more fields than can fit on the screen are available.
[-]
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If in BROWSE MODE will allow you to scroll from left to right to the
PREVIOUS field number available. A red "-" indicator will appear to the
left of the field names if more fields than can fit on the screen are
available. If you are at the FIRST FIELD, then an indicator does not
exist, but if you use this command you will wrap around to the LAST field
in the RECORD. If you are in VIEW/EDIT MODE then this also allows you to
scroll to previous available field(s), but does it by displaying in PAGES
of fields available within the current record. A "-MORE" indicator will
appear if more previous pages of fields than can fit on the screen are
available.
[N]ext
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If in BROWSE MODE will display the [N]ext PAGE of records available in the
database. A "[N]ext" indicator will appear if there are more records in
the database than can fit on a single screen. If you are in VIEW/EDIT MODE
then you will simply go to the [N]ext Record in the database.
[P]rev
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If in BROWSE MODE will display the [P]revious PAGE of records available in
the database. A "[P]rev" indicator will appear if there are more records
in the database than can fit on a single screen. If you are in VIEW/EDIT
MODE then you will simply go to the [P]revious Record in the database.
[D]el
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Will mark the current record in either mode for deletion. A red astericks
"*" will appear indicating that the record is marked for deletion. The
record is not removed from the database, until the database is [C]leaned.
The system operator can only [C]lean the database. (use MBMANAGE)
[U]ndel
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Will unmark the current record in either mode for deletion. The red
astericks "*" will disappear in return the record to active use.
[X]fer
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Will allow you to download (transfer) data from the database or a [S]earch
Table in either REPORT FORMAT as defined by the System Operator, or in .DBF
format. Your current protocol as selected on the BBS will be used or you
may [S]elect your protocol from the main menu.
[A]dd
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Will allow you to [A]dd a record to the database. This will utilize MODEM
BASE ACCESS "smart" on-line processing as configured by the system operator
for the database. You will not be allowed to [A]dd records to [S]earch
Tables.
[H]elp
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Displays this file.
[S]earch
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Will allow a [S]earch by field # or ALL fields for a TEXT match. Two SEARCH
options are available. You can either [G]o to the found RECORD/FIELD # or
may create a SEARCH [T]ABLE. If [G]o is used, once a SEARCH is found
Modem Base will REMAIN in <S>EARCH MODE. The record and field # found will
become the current field and record # and any other action can be taken on
the record or you may press "S" to continue [S]earching the database or
[Q]uit your Search. If you use [T]able Search, then you will be able to
create a seperate temporary database of the FOUND records. You can then
[R]everse of [F]orward between each SEARCH TABLE created, up to 10 levels.
You can then use [X]fer to Transfer (download) a report of the records
found in your search or a .DBF file.
[J]ump
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Will [J]ump to the record number inputted.
[E]dit
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Will allow a FULL EDIT and ERASE of the current record. A warning is
displayed before allowing the record to be erased.
[L]ines
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Will allow you to change the number of lines displayed per screen.
[I]nfo
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Will display field Information such as Field Type, Length, and Numeric
Decimal Places. Types are listed below:
C - Character
D - Date
N - Numeric
L - Logical
M - Memo
[B]rowse or [ENTER]
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Toggles between RECORD VIEW/EDIT and BROWSE modes.
[Q]uit
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Will [Q]uit back to MODEM BASE MAIN MENU or if in Search Mode, will [Q]uit
the current search.
END OF HELP.