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- KTFMEditor v1.0
- FOR USE WITH KT-FleaMarket v2.0 ONLY!
- Copyright(c) 1992 by Kelsey Technologies
- All Rights Reserved.
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- Kelsey Technologies
- P.O. Box 288
- St. Mary's, GA 31558
- Voice: (912) 882-0533
- BBS: (912) 882-3588 (Cardinal 14400)
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- KTFMEditor is an 'Off-Line' editor for the KT-FleaMarket v2.xx Database.
- It's not really an 'Off-Line' editor as it won't let you do a thing if
- the database file is already opened in another area....but...it's MUCH,
- MUCH easier to maintain the database using this Editor than it is to run
- the Door in LOCAL mode - Although, that works also.
-
- You'll be in the 'table/browse' mode when this thing starts up. You can
- use your arrow keys to move around as well as the PgUp, PgDn, Home and
- End keys. If you want to make a quick change to one of the fields,
- select it with the highlight bar and press ENTER to make the change.
- Press ENTER again to save the change. Pretty easy huh?
-
- This Editor is really easy to use so I'll not waste lots of your time
- explaining it. Here are the options:
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- [A]dd - Does what it says, ADD a record. Be sure that if you
- ADD a record, you enter the correct CATEGORY. Otherwise,
- it won't show up to the user. Also, be sure to VALIDATE
- the new record by placing a 'Y' or 'T' in the VALIDATED
- field.
-
- [E]dit - Again, does just what it says...Edit the Record. Same
- rules apply to Edit as Add, get the CATEGORY and VALIDATED
- fields right!
-
- [D]elete - Deletes the Record. This is permanent! If the
- deleted record has a file attached (look in the DLFILE
- field), be sure to also delete that file.
-
- [Q]uery - Queries the database based on the information you
- provide in the individual fields. After you create this
- Query, subsequent requests for [Q]uery will prompt you to
- use the last entered parameters.
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- [S]earch - Searches the database CATEGORY. For instance, if one
- of your Categories is BBSADS you could search for the next
- occurrence of BBSADS by selecting [S]earch. When Finished
- [S]earching, press ENTER. I don't see a big need for this
- option as the file is sorted/indexed in CATEGORY order
- anyway....but...it's here if you want to use it.
-
- [V]iew - Views the currently selected record and allows
- 'flipping' through the database.
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- [O]utput - Prints the database to your printer. Not real pretty
- but the job gets done.
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- [ESC] Quit - Quits KTFMEditor and returns you to DOS. You'll be
- asked if you want to remove deleted records and reindex.
- It's always a good idea to do so....can't hurt.
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- HOW TO VALIDATE ADS WITH KTFMEditor:
- ------------------------------------
- If you choose to use KTFMEditor to do your Validation of Ads, you simply
- put either a 'Y' or 'N' in the VALIDATED field. That 'Toggles' the
- Validation Status of each ad.
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- TECHNICAL STUFF/dBASE III:
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- The database KTFLEA.DBF is a standard ol' dBASE III database file. Feel
- free to use dBASE III for your editing needs but remember, DON'T ALTER
- THE STRUCTURE IN ANY WAY!!!! I can't stress that enough, great havoc
- will fall upon the system if you do!
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- If you edit any of the records using dBASE, you'll need to 'Reindex' the
- file. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Why? KT-FleaMarket uses NTX index files
- vice the dBASE NDX type. The easiest way to Reindex the database is to
- issue the PACK command (i.e. KTFLEA PACK). This will remove any deleted
- records and reindex the file. Of course you could load up KTFMEditor
- then ESCape out and then Reindex (see QUIT)...but that's a lot of work.
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- REGISTRATION/LICENSE
- --------------------
- KTFMEditor is FREE to any REGISTERED USER of the KT-FleaMarket v2.0x
- System. As you know, I don't charge a whole lot for my DOORS and I'm
- sure this Editor is going to save you a bunch of time. So, a donation
- of any amount would be greatly appreciated to help me defer the costs
- involved in writing these things. I feel I'm helping you out by
- providing quality products (and useful too) at reasonable prices. I
- know the costs involved in running a BBS, and $30 here and $50 there for
- your DOORS gets to be quite expensive.......maybe you'd like to help me
- out a little?
-
- EVEN IF YOU DON'T PLAN ON DONATING ANYTHING, I would appreciate it if
- you could take a moment or two and complete the DONATION/REGISTRATION
- form at the end of this document. If nothing else, tell me what's on
- your mind.
-
- ADDITIONAL LICENSE: If you have a few advertisers out there who want to
- place 'a lot' of ads on your system, there is no point in them tying up
- your BBS while they enter each one. You may purchase an 'Additional
- License' to give them this Editor for their 'Off-Line' ad maintenance.
- I will customize a copy of KTFMEditor for you which you can give to your
- special advertisers. The cost for this custom version is:
-
- 1-10 $10.00
- 11-20 $15.00
- Unlimited $20.00
-
- I will create a Custom Version (with what-ever kind of opening screen
- message you desire) and provide you with ONE copy. You will then make
- copies as needed to give to your advertisers. This 'Special Version'
- will provide a means for the advertiser to Upload his/her new/edited ads
- to you for placement in the system.
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- YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE COPIES OF THIS EDITOR TO ANYONE (other
- than registered KT-FleaMarket Owners) UNLESS YOU PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL
- LICENSE.
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- WARRANTY/GUARANTEE/DISCLAIMER/ETC.
- ----------------------------------
- There is no warranty!*
-
- I guarantee that KTFMEditor v1.0 will do nothing more than take up space
- on your disk.*
-
- Use KTFMEditor at your own risk...Mark P. Cirmotich and Kelsey
- Technologies will not be responsible for anything whatsoever.*
-
- * Isn't it a shame that software developers have to waste space
- putting these things in the documentation?
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- COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS/ETC.
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- As always, please leave comments on our BBS about this program. What
- you like, don't like, hate, despise, love, despair or anything else I
- haven't mentioned. I create updates based on my customers comments.
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- C U Later and hope KTFMEditor makes your life easier.
-
- Mark P. Cirmotich
- Kelsey Technologies
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- DONATION/REGISTRATION FORM FOR KTFMEdit v1.0
- The Off-Line Editor For KT-FleaMarket v2.0
-
- Date:___________
-
- Your Name:_________________________________________________
- BBS Name:_________________________________________________
- Address:_________________________________________________
- City:_____________________ State:____ Zip:____________
- Voice Number:__________________ BBS Number:________________
-
- Registration Code For KT-FleaMarket :______________________
-
- Where Did You Download KTFMEditor?_________________________
-
- [ ] I'm Donating $________ Because I Really Like KTFMEditor and would
- like to see more DOORS from Kelsey Technologies.
-
- [ ] I'm Not Donating Anything because I Don't Like It/Won't Use It, but
- I do have a few comments.
-
- [ ] I would like a 'Custom Version' of KTFMEdit for my Advertisers.
- (Please remit the required license fee along with your custom
- message)
-
- [ ] 1-10 $10.00
- [ ] 11-20 15.00
- [ ] Unlimited 20.00
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- Mail Completed Form To: Kelsey Technologies
- P.O. Box 288
- St. Mary's, GA 31558
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