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- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> DB -- DATA-BASE PROGRAM
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> OVERVIEW
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> DB is a very fast, file storage and retrieval program that is
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> MENU driven, easy-to-use and absolutely free of charge. Having the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> capacity to store 1500 records, it makes a fine "address book." In
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> fact, a sample is included herein, one from which records can easily
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> be deleted, and to which records can just as easily be added.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> TYPICAL USE
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Do you wish to create a file? n (yes) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> file name? (test) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> number of records? (20) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Comment: the number is low to speed the operation.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Input number of fields per record? (5) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Comment: 20 fields are maximum.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> But five fields were requested, so the system asks in turn
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> for five field names and the number of characters to be reserved
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> for each field:
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> field 1? (last name,15) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> field 2? (first name,15) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> field 3? (st. address,25) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> field 4 (city/st/zip,25) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> field 5 (tel. number, 12) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> The user should note that this is the format for the sample file.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Looking ahead, and anticipating a print out of records, the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> recommendations given above are -- substantially -- the maximum
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> characters allowable for straight ASCII, "elite Type," (96
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> characters per line). The "allowable" for "pica Type," 80
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> characters per line, is 78. If these limitations are met, DB
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> will automatically print one record per line. Otherwise, the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> program will print each record in its entirety, one field per
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> line.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> At this point, the program together with the built-in
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> disk-operating system, sets aside reserved space on the disk for
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> the requested file. When the task is complete, the program goes
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> directly to the "MENU."
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> The following information applies to all sessions, whether
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> starting a new file -- as above -- or accessing and/or modifying
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> an old file.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> MENU
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> File Access
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 'q' for quit
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 'd' for directory
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 's' for sort
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 'a' for adding a record
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 'c" for configuration, printer
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 'p' for printing records
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 'l' for looking at records
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Type 'dos' for MS-DOS (Type 'EXIT' to return.)
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> code? *
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Note! Except for calling a file directly by name,
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> only lower case letters are used above.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 'c' is for configuring a printer. Output is set for
- <:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> HP PCL-4/5 and related printers. But<:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> a number of other printers
- <:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> are accomodated. Listings are provided. One may choose a
- <:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> particular printer or one that is known to be compatible. If
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> none of the listed printers will serve, the programs provides
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> for user-configuration. That is; armed with the applicable
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> printer manual, the user inputs eleven printer-codes to the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> program, "USERP.PRN." Toward this end, DB is amply prompted or
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> is otherwise self-explanatory.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 'q' is for quitting the program. This is the only
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> proper way to exit, since it closes all files and releases all
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> peripherals for later use.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 'd' is for the directory. It will list on the screen
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> or on paper all the key fields of the file. (The user can stop
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> a "screen" presentation by pressing the space bar. Pressing it
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> again will recommence the scroll.)
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 's' is for sort which can be alphabetizing or sorting
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> by number. Alphabetizing is a downward sort. "High score"
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> sorting is upward; (as -- for example -- sorting by year, for
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> tax purposes). The user chooses the direction. This program
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> employs a very efficient sort algorithm. Even with 750 records
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> and second level sorting, (which is automatic, incidentally),
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> the job is finished in seconds. The user is informed when the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> sort is complete.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 'a' is for adding a record. The fields will be listed
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> with assigned names one after the other. The user merely fills
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> in the appropriate information. As an aid to the user, a
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> lighted horizontal bar will appear above the entry point to
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> indicate how much space is available for the particular entry.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> If by chance, one enters more than the allowable amount, the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> program will automatically reject the entry and revert to the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> beginning of the field. Another attempt can then be made. All
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> fields are supplied with "default" entries; the symbols "@."
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> "Null" entries create problems. Go ahead and just hit the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> return key if no entry is required. The program will
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> automatically enter its own "null" string for that field. Note!
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Commas and semi-colons cannot be used within field-entries.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Commas and semi-colons are "delimiters," recognised by the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> computer as markers to separating entries.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 'p' is the option for printing records and is
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> screen-prompted in great detail. Courier typeface is asssumed
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> in all print operations, since it is universally available and
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> provides for "one character," per space (making "spacing" entirely
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> predictable. For example, 80 characters per line for Pica and 96
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> characters per line for Elite; a rather typical "ASCII" setup.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> The user may print out the whole file or a specifically designated
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> portion thereof. Formatting and paging are automatic. If the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> chosen fields for the records can fit on single lines, the records
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> are listed one per line. If single fields are chosen, (for example,
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> names only), the program will automatically set them down one next
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> to the other, two or three abreast, with appropriate spacing. One
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> can specify a heading if one wishes. Make it simple and remember,
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> it will be "left justified" If more than one page is required for
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> a particular printing session, the program will automatically number
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> succeeeding pages and provide a repeat of the heading. One line is
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> skipped after every five lines of single-line printing to
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> facilitate reading.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> If the records exceed 78 characters total (for "pica" Type)
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> or 94 characters total (for "elite" Type), each record will be
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> printed as a unit, one field directly beneath another. A more
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> typical file is the sample included herein, "RECS," which lists
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> and locates (by library file number) the author's phonograph
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> records. When the file is printed out, "elite" type is chosen
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> so that two complete, computer records can fit on each line..
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 'l' is for look, and except for the fact that records
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> appear one at a time on the screen, this option corresponds
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> almost exactly with 'p.' Here too, commands are heavily
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> prompted for ease of use. When employing 'l,' and after the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> computer presents a particular record, the user is given the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> opportunity to modify it or add to it as required. If the user
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> wishes to "delete" the record, he must answer "d" at this point
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> -- followed by ENTER, of course. The record will be deleted
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> from the file in its entirety. Note! If the user chooses to
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> delete a "field" (rather than a complete record), he can do so
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> with the INS/DEL key, but he must restore the prompt "@."
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Failure to do so may result in file problems and possible loss
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> of data. All other aspects of "modifications" are explained
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> fully in the screen prompts.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> After completing this phase, the user is asked if he
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> wishes to see the next record. If he indicates yes, he will
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> find that the "next" record follows the sequence established by
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> its original entry; or -- if "sort" had been commanded --
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> according to the now sorted file. This is convenient and makes
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 'l' a very useful option.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> '*' is the default character for our MENU. Hitting
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> ENTER simply cycles the computer back to the MENU. However,
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> there is an option available too. One may ask for a particular
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> record here by putting in all or part of its "key" in answer to
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> the prompt. For example, if one wished to see Doe John'srecord,
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> one might simply enter "Doe John." Note the capitals. If
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> capitals were used when entering this record, capitals must be
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> used in calling the record. Alternately, one might enter "Doe"
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> only, and providing there are no other names in the file
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> beginning with "Doe," the proper record would appear on the
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> screen.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> LATER SESSIONS
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> All that remains now is to review the method by which
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> examination and re-entry are made to the file at some later
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> session. Command DB and note the following "RUN."
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> do you wish to create a file? n (no) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> file name? (test) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> which field is key? 1 (1) ENTER
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> One (1) is usual for the KEY field, since it normally
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> represents "last name," but this program supports any choice.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> The program now takes over and after a short interval returns to
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> the MENU. The user may then proceed as indicated above.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> SECURITY
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> When a sizable amount of information has been posted to a
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> file, one might justifiably feel badly if -- by some unfortunate
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> chance -- the file were to be damaged or destroyed. It might be
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> useful, therefore, to copy your files to another disk at an
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> appropriate time. It takes but a few moments, and it's good
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> insurance. Note. There are two MS-DOS files associated with
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> each record file: one with ".REL" extension and one with ".DSC."
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Both must be transfered.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Microsoft's Smartdrv.exe can present problems with storage and
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> retrieval programs.<:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> It should be suspended when DBASE is in use.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> For initiation, the following batch file is recommended. Assuming
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> this<:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> software is stored in the directory "c:\DBASE," --<:f>
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- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> To activate DB --
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> @echo off
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> cd\
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> c:
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> smartdrv c- a- b-(or with Stacker "on," smartdrv d- a- b-)
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> cd dbase
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> db
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> cd\
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> cls
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>smartdrv c+ a+ b-+ (or with Stacker "on," smartdrv d+ a+ b+)
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Save as batch\db.bat To actuate, merely command "DB" at
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> the MS-DOS prompt.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
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- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
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- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> GLOSSARY
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> CHARACTER: One letter or one digit. One "character" is
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> normally stored in one "byte" of computer memory.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> CURSOR: A screen prompting signal. This is a small
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> vertical, lighted rectangle which indicates the point at which
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> an entry will be made.<:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> A <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>"prompted" response (i.e., one
- <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>used
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> frequently) is<:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> placed under the cursor as an aid to the user.<:f>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> DEFAULT: The name given to an option which is automatic,
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> that is; if no option is chosen by the user, the program
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> provides its own, called the "default" option.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> EDIT MODE: The edit mode of a word processor is the mode
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> in which the user Types in his text.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> ELITE: With Computers, this is taken to mean 12
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> characters per inch or 96 characters per line.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> FIELD: One line entry of a "record," limited in size
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> (in DB) to 78 bytes. Normally, the first two field are last and
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> first name, followed perhaps by an address, telephone number,
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> etc..
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> FILE: Normally, any program or software appearing on
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> a disk drive. A file could be text, binary code, etc.. When
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> using "DB," a file is considered a complete store of "records."
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#508,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> KEY FIELD: <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Usually, the first field of a record.<:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> DB has the capacity to "key" on any field.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> PICA: With computers, this is taken to mean 10
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> characters (letters) per inch, or 80 characters per line.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> PROMPT: An entry suggested by the program and put under
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> the cursor. See "cursor," above.<:f>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> RECORD: One complete entry in a "file" normally
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> containing one or more "fields."
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> USER: The name given to the person (or persons) who
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> currently operate the program.
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>Direct corrections and/or suggestions to --
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Alfred D'Attore
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> CompuServe 75222,1254
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> or
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> 1300 South Farm View Drive
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Apt. B-21
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> Dover, Delaware 19904
- <:#254,11520><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0> <:f><:f240,QCourier New,0,0,0>
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