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LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 Copyright (C) 1992,1993 by Vic Baron CIS: 71210,3632 All Rights Reserved _______ ____|__ | (tm) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER The author, Vic Baron, is a Member of The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP has established stringent standards for its members and wants to make sure the Shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a share- ware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at: ASP Ombudsman 545 Grover Road Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 U.S.A. or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. DISCLAIMER This program is provided "as is" with no warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with you. Should this program be defective, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 1 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S OVERVIEW .................................................... 2 ABOUT LBB.EXE ............................................... 2 FILES ....................................................... 3 ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLE ...................................... 3 MEMORY RESIDENT OPERATION ................................... 4 CONFIGURATION ............................................... 5 MANUAL DIALING .............................................. 6 CREATING A DATABASE ......................................... 7 ADD A RECORD ................................................ 7 MODIFY RECORD ............................................... 8 DELETE RECORD ............................................... 8 INDEX DATABASE .............................................. 9 IMPORT FILE ................................................. 9 BROWSE Functions ............................................ 9 SPEED SEARCH ................................................ 9 SHELL ....................................................... 10 DIAL TELEPHONE .............................................. 10 PRINT ....................................................... 11 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FORMAT .................................. 11 ADDRESS BOOK FORMAT ......................................... 11 CATEGORY FORMAT ............................................. 11 EXPORT FUNCTIONS ............................................ 12 SAMPLE DIRECTORY OUTPUT ..................................... 12 REGISTRATION AND LICENSE INFORMATION ........................ 13 R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M ........................... 16 Appendix A -- Editing Keys .................................. 17 Appendix B -- Sample Batch File ............................. 18 Appendix C -- Database File Structure ....................... 19 LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 2 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ OVERVIEW LBB (Little Black Book) is a fast personal address book database and telephone dialer that was written to solve the problem of locating specific names and telephone numbers in a crowded Rolodex. LBB (Little Black Book) will also allow you to print a pocket sized telephone book that may be carried with you. ABOUT LBB.EXE LBB.EXE is a quick and easy to use personal address book and telephone dialer with many valuable features. o Unlimited records o 10 Indexing Categories o 5K Memory Resident operation o Call Logging o Pull-Down Menus o Automatic Dial/Redial o International Dialing Supported o Manual Dial mode for special numbers o Speed-Search record locating o Import Comma Delimited Files o Export to DBF and Comma Delimited Format o Context-sensitive Help o Supports Environmental variable o Prints personal Little Black Book The Little Black Book is extremely easy to use. Simply run the program and create a database by adding entries. You can have LBB print out a sorted personal Little Black Book in pocket sized format that may be carried with you. You can browse, edit, add or delete records. Little Black Book knows which record was the last accessed and will keep the telephone numbers ready to be used by the dialer. You simply tell LBB which number you want to dial and it will keep trying until a connection is established. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 3 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ CONVENTIONS Context sensitive help is available from anywhere within LBB by pressing the F1 key. The file BLKBK.HLP must be available to LBB for help to be active. Any operation may be aborted by pressing the ESC (Escape) key. This will usually take you back one level in the menu structure. When asked for a YES or NO input, the default response is capitalized. For example (Y/n) would indicate that pressing <return> would be equal to saying YES. FILES There are several files that comprise LBB and a few more that are created the first time LBB is run. LBB.EXE -- Main executable BLKBK.HLP -- Help file BLKBK.DOC -- This file LBBLDR.EXE -- TSR Module Loader LBBD.000 -- TSR Overlay These files are created by LBB during it's operation. BLKBK.DAT -- Main Database BLKBK.CDX -- Company Name Index File BLKBK.IDX -- Last Name Index File BLKBK.SDX -- Category Index File BLKBK.CFG -- Configuration File BLKBK.LOG -- LBB Log File ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLE LBB needs to know where to find the files that it needs for proper operation. The use of the optional environmental variable LBBK makes this easy. If you choose not to use the variable, LBB will search for it's files in the default directory. To tell LBB where it's files are stored, in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file enter SET LBBK=path where <path> is the complete pathname including drive and directory. For example, if you wanted LBB to keep it's files on drive D and directory ADDRESS, you would enter SET LBBK=D:\ADDRESS <return> Note that there are NO spaces before or after the '='. HINT: Store specialized databases in different directories and load LBB from a batch file that first sets the LBBK variable to the specific directory. You might want a separate database for vendors or one for clients, etc. This greatly enhances the benefits of LBB. See Appendix B for example batch file. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 4 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ STARTING LBB Syntax: LBB [-switches] <return> -c = CGA snow elimination -b = BIOS screen writing -m = force monochrome text attributes The Shareware version will display an opening title and proceed to the main menu. This is the starting point for all LBB operations. If this is the first time that LBB has been run, or if LBB cannot find it's configuration file, you will automatically be put into the configuration menu. In the upper right hand corner of the display, near the time display, you will see a small letter N. This indicates that the database in use is indexed by NAME. To switch to the COMPANY index, press ALT C. You should see the letter C in the upper right. Any data added or retrieved will be accessed according to the specified index. MEMORY RESIDENT OPERATION To load LBB for memory resident operation, you must run the LBBLDR program. This program loads the resident module which leaves a small 5K loader in memory. If successful you will see a sign-on message and a reminder that to activate the dialer, you must press ALT . ( the ALT and the period key). The dialer will try to find the LBB database using the environmental variable LBBK or it will look in the current directory. LBB will NOT search the path to find it's files. If the proper files cannot be found, the dialer will abort and remove itself from memory. If successful, a window will open and display the first available record in the database. You can use the 'speed search' feature and press the first character of the last name. When you have the record you want, press F2 to activate the dialer. Select the number and press return. LBB will dial the number, re-dialing if busy. When you hear a ring, pick up the receiver and press any key. The modem will disconnect and you will be on the telephone. Press ESC to exit the dialer leaving it resident. To remove the dialer from memory, press F10. The LBB dialer will exit and remove itself from memory if no other resident programs have been loaded after it. If you want to manually dial a number, activate the dialer with ALT . and press F4. Enter the number you wish and press return. The LBB dialer module will NOT function when loaded into high memory using LOADHI or a similar command. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 5 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ CONFIGURATION /-- Configuration -----------------------------\ | Modem Init .. ATE0Q0M1X4V1 | | Dial String.. ATDT | | Port......... 1 | | Default Index N Call Logging.... N | | Phone Format. L Categories...... { | |----------------------------------------------| | Name : Victor G. Baron | |----------------------------------------------| | Printer Codes | | Normal ...... 027/080/000/000/000/000 | | Compressed .. 027/015/000/000/000/000 | \----------------------------------------------/ The first item in the configuration window is the Modem Initialization string. Try running LBB with the default settings and change them only if you experience difficulty. Next, enter the string that your modem will expect to tell it to dial a number. Most Hayes compatible modems use the string ATD followed by a T or a P depending on whether you're using TONE or PULSE dialing. Next comes the PORT specification. You need to tell LBB which port your modem is connected to in order for LBB to utilize it's dialing features. Currently LBB supports COM 1-4. The next two selections set the modes that LBB will use on startup. The default index can be either Name or Company. The default can be changed 'on the fly' by using the ALT-C combination. The phone format selection may be either Local or International. This actually sets the display formats for the time, date, address and telephone fields. They may also be changed using the ALT-I combination. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 6 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ The next selection enables or disables the Automatic Call Logging Feature of LBB. When enabled, LBB will maintain a .LOG file in the selected directory. Any time you dial a number, LBB will log the name, number, date and time if the call. At this time, LBB logs ALL calls dialed , not just those where a connection is made. The BLKBK.LOG file is a straight ASCII file and may be viewed with the DOS TYPE command or any ASCII file viewer. The next field opens a small window with room for up to 10 index categories. There are a few categories filled in but these may be overridden. This feature maintains a sub index so numbers may be grouped by categories for additional clarity. The next field accepts the Name that you wish to appear on the printed output of Little Black Book. Next we come to the printer codes. LBB will print your personal telephone book on request. It is designed to print in compressed mode whether you are using a laser printer or a dot matrix. This area contains the codes that will switch your printer to compressed and normal. LBB comes with the codes for an Epson printer as the default. Consult your printer manual for the codes for your specific printer. When you have completed the configuration, you are given the option to save the settings. They will then be available to LBB on future occasions. Should you want to temporarily change the settings you may select CONFIGURE from the menu and answer 'N' when asked to save the settings. They will be available for that session only. There will be a slight pause while LBB initializes the com port and then you may proceed. MANUAL DIALING LBB has the added feature of manual dialing a telephone number for those occasions when you don't want to use the database. The Manual Dial feature is activated at any time by pressing ALT M. That is, press the ALT key and the letter M simultaneously. The manual dial window will open /-[ MANUAL DIALER ]-------------------------------------\ | Enter number to dial (ex: 1(504)555-1212) | | | | | | | \-------------------------------------------------------/ LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 7 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ You are prompted to enter your number. Note that the example shows the formatting characters () and - which are acceptable but not required. The number could have been entered as 15045551212 with no problem. Enter your number and press return. LBB will dial your number. When the number rings, pick up the receiver and press return. Pressing return before you pick up the receiver will abort the call. If the number is busy, LBB will pause and redial. CREATING A DATABASE Once you have properly configured LBB, it is time to construct your personal address database. LBB has four menu selections that allow you to manipulate the data in your database. Highlight the EDIT selection on the main menu and press return. /-----------------\ | Add a Record | | Modify a Record | | Delete a Record | | Index Data File | \-----------------/ ADD A RECORD You must first ADD records to your database. Highlight the Add a Record selection and press return. The data entry screen is displayed and you may proceed to fill in the fields. Press F1 for help in entering data. See Appendix A for a list of valid editing keys that may be used in all of LBB's input screens. In most of the fields, LBB will automatically capitalize the first letter of each word. To leave a field blank, just press return. LBB maintains its index based upon the last name and the first name. The field with the little flag is the Telephone number field. When you enter the field, it will open a window allowing for LOCAL or INTERNATIONAL number entry. This depends on the I/L flag located in the upper right sector of the screen. If you are in the wrong mode, just use ESC to exit the field, press ALT I to switch modes and re-enter the field. If the number is a local number leave the areacode field blank. LBB will send the number to the modem as entered. Each number is entered in it's own section. To switch between sections quickly, press F3. As in all areas of LBB, pressing F1 will get you online help. .pa There is room in the Notes field for up to 90 characters which may be used to hold any comments you wish to keep with the individual record. Entering the Category field will open a small window which will display the available selection for the Category field. Highlight LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 8 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ the selection of your choice and press return. You can NOT enter anything into the field without first selecting it from the menu. If you want to add a category, you must exit the edit mode, select Configure from the main menu and add any categories there. When you are satisfied with the entry you may press F10 to save the current record, update the index and display another entry screen. Pressing return in the last field will prompt you to save the record. Pressing ESC will abort the operation and return you to the menu. You may input as many records as you wish. LBB has been tested with more than 10,000 records with no problem. MODIFY RECORD Should you wish to change any data in a record after it has been added to the database, you select the Modify Record function. A dialog window will open and prompt you for a Last Name. You may enter the complete LAST name or you may enter a unique string starting with the FIRST letter of the last name. LBB will search the database and display the record that is the nearest match to the name entered. You will be asked if the displayed record is to be modified. If yes, then the update screen will show the selected record. The Modify screen is the same as the ADD screen except that the existing data is displayed in the field. Use the edit keys to move through the entry and make changes. When you have completed modifications you may save the entry and return to the main menu or continue and modify additional records. LBB will update the Last Modified field to show the current system date. DELETE RECORD A dialog window will open and ask for a NAME to be entered. Enter characters to match starting with the first character of the LAST name. LBB will search the database and display the record that most closely matches the entered string. A confirmation will be requested before the record is deleted. If you answer No, the displayed record will remain on screen. You can scroll through the database. As each record is displayed you are asked if you wish to delete the record. Press ESC to abort the operation. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 9 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ After deleting a record, it will remain on the screen and you will be asked if you wish to delete another. Answer N to end the operation or Y to enter another name and continue. After all deletions have been completed, LBB will pause and display a screen indicating that it is 'packing' the database and then 'indexing' the database. What this means is that LBB is physically deleting the records from the file and creating a new index. INDEX DATABASE Although LBB automatically updates the database index, there are occasions when you might want to manually redo the index. A good indicator that your database needs indexing is if you see duplicate entries when you print your Little Black Book. This can occur when you have modified the database but causes no other problem. This function will scan the database and construct the index file. IMPORT FILE Little Black Book has the ability to IMPORT a database file that has been saved in a comma delimited format. Most database programs will import and export files in this format. The file MUST contain the fields in the exact order and size as specified in Appendix C. Any deviation from this format could produce unpredictable results and corruption of the database. NOTE: It would be wise to make a backup of your database before attempting any type of import operation. BROWSE Functions /---------------\ | By Name | | By Company | | By Category | | Specific | \---------------/ The BROWSE function will display all the records in the database starting with the first record sorted according to your selection. Use the cursor keys to move through the database or you can use the Speed Search mode. SPEED SEARCH LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 10 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ When in any of the display modes pressing a letter will display the record whose index most closely matches the selected character. LBB will use the first character of the COMPANY,LAST name or Category depending upon the selected index. In the event of duplicate records, only the first record is displayed. You may look at the previous or following records using the cursor keys. SHELL There are times when you might want to interrupt the operation of LBB and run a DOS command without exiting LBB. The SHELL function will load a copy of DOS in memory to allow you to run specific commands while still in the Little Black Book. You must type "EXIT" to return to the program. DIAL TELEPHONE One of LBB's most powerful features is it's dialer. You enter the dialer by pressing the ALT D hot key. The last selected record is retained in memory. LBB will scan the entry for available phone numbers and display them in a window. /---------------------------------------\ | | | NAME: Steve Angersoll | | | | Phone (714) 540-1347 x2011 Work | | Phone (714) 545-9235 x Car | | Phone (714) 909-5006 x Home | | Phone ( ) - | | | | | | | \---------------------------------------/ Use the cursor keys to highlight your selection and press return. The modem will be initialized and the number will be dialed. If the number is busy, Little Black Book will redial the number. After the phone starts to ring, you must pick up the handset and press any key to disconnect the modem. NOTE: If you press a key BEFORE picking up the handset, you will disconnect the call. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 11 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ PRINT The PRINT function will print your Little Black Book in compressed format which can be cut and folded into a small book that is easily carried with you. You may also export the LBB database in either comma delimited or standard DBF format. Highlight the Print selection and press return. The Print Menu will be displayed. /-------------------------\ | Telephone Directory | | Address Book | | Categories | | Export Comma Delimited | | Export DBF Format | \-------------------------/ The entries are printed alphabetically sorted by LAST name or by COMPANY name according to selected index. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FORMAT The Telephone Directory Format prints the database sorted alphabetically. Each entry contains just the name and number information. After the alphabetic listing, LBB prints the database in Category format. ADDRESS BOOK FORMAT The Address Book format prints a complete directory including Name and Address information. You can optionally select to print any comments stored with the entry. After printing the Address Book, LBB prints the database in Category format for cross reference. CATEGORY FORMAT The Category format lists the database, sorted by Category and sorted alphabetically within each category. Each entry contains just the name and numbers for the entry. This format is printed automatically after either the Telephone Directory or Address Book selection has completed. Selecting the format causes LBB to print ONLY the Category listing. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 12 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ EXPORT FUNCTIONS LBB has the ability to export the database in either Comma Delimited (CDM) or standard database (DBF) format. Comma Delimited format puts each FIELD in double quotes (") and separates each FIELD with a comma (,). Each line contains one RECORD. These files may be imported into specific database or spreadsheet programs and manipulated for custom printouts, possibly generate mailing labels, etc. SAMPLE DIRECTORY OUTPUT Telephone Directory Format _________ _________ ______ ***** E ***** Egan, Eddie................................................ Work....................................414 841-2544 x578 Fax ........................................414 564-5877 ***** F ***** Fogg, Phineas............................011 342 22 01-1902 Foster, Frank...........................011 23 5722 84-5987 ***** G ***** Galley, Greta..................................312 564-7855 Category Format ________ ______ ***** Emergency ***** Jenkins, John.................................780-1465 x899 Pronti, Printzi...................................No Number Robertson, Robert..................................657-8550 Struthers, Sally...............................212 564-5788 ***** Employees ***** Coolidge, Clara............................100 27 254-8966 Foster, Frank...........................011 23 5722 84-5987 Johnson, John.....................................No Number Address Book Format _______ ____ ______ Porker, Paulina............................... 814 277-5139 | PIGS 'N STUFF............................... 814 278-9011 | 2355 Sty Lane............................................ | Pig Holler Pennsylvania 80122 USA.................... | Best pigs knuckles in town............................... | Pronti, Printzi...................................No Number | ***** Q ***** Queen, Quincy..................................202 254-6655 | MYSTERY ROW.............................................. | 1234 Any Street.......................................... | Quincy MA 90112.......................................... | ***** R ***** Robertson, Robert..................................657-8550 | LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 13 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION AND LICENSE INFORMATION Registration Information: ------------------------- The registration fee for LBB (Little Black Book) is $25.00 US. Other than the opening and closing shareware screens, there is no difference between the registered version and the shareware version. Registration entitles the user to receive a diskette containing the latest version of the program and free updates for one year. Site Licenses are available. Rates on request. Author/Publisher Information: ----------------------------- GTX Software is a small software company owned and operated by Vic Baron, producing top quality computer software at reasonable prices, continuously, since 1975. Please feel free to contact me (Vic Baron) at any time if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the following address: Vic Baron GTX Software 5419 Dahlia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90041 I can also be reached electronically as follows: CompuServe: 71210,3632 EXECPC BBS LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 14 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ Limited Distribution License: ----------------------------- As the exclusive copyright holder for LBB , GTX Software authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions. Please refer to the additional information listed below which is specific to ASP and non-ASP Disk Vendors, Computer Clubs, and Disk-of-the-Month style distribution. o The LBB package - including all program files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete package, without exception. o No price or other compensation may be charged for the Little Black Book package. A charge may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally. o The LBB (Little Black Book) package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package or included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a written agreement from GTX Software. For information on combining the LBB (Little Black Book) package with related programs to form a "disk-set", please refer to the information below for ASP or non-ASP Disk Vendors. o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using any means, without the written permission of GTX Software. In other words, the disk- based documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form. o The LBB (Little Black Book) package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others. o The person receiving a copy of the LBB (Little Black Book) package MUST be made aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for evaluation, and that GTX Software has not received any royalties or payment for the product. This requirement can be met by including the complete LBB (Little Black Book) package, which contains any appropriate registration reminders. o The person receiving a copy of the LBB (Little Black Book) package MUST be made aware that he or she does not become a registered user until GTX Software has received payment for registration of the software. This requirement can be met by including the complete LBB (Little Black Book) package, which contains any appropriate registration reminders. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 15 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ o GTX Software prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the LBB (Little Black Book) package, without written permission from GTX Software. If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in June, 1993. o Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to GTX Software. The following additional information and restrictions are intended for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book) package. Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book) package in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above. ASP Approved Vendors in good standing do not need to request permission to distribute this package. This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you otherwise, in writing. ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book) package as part of a collection may do so provided that all the other restrictions listed above are met. Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate Members, but who wish to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book) package may do so if they comply with the following requirements in addition to those mentioned earlier. You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the LBB (Little Black Book) package as part of a collection must obtain permission from GTX Software prior to beginning such a distribution. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 16 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M L B B -- L I T T L E B L A C K B O O K 5.72 TO: Vic Baron Date___/___/___ GTX 5419 Dahlia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90041 FROM: Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________ City:______________________ State: __________ ZIP: _______ Phone - Day: ( ) __________ Evening: ( ) __________ LBB $25.00 (CA residents add 8.25% tax) _____ (Foreign orders add $10.00 for shipping) _____ Total $_____ Where did you get LBB (BBS name, phone number, etc.)? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Date Registered ___________________ ========================================================== COMMENTS:_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 17 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ Appendix A -- Editing Keys Cursor Movement --------------- Arrow keys - cursor movement Ctrl-LeftArrow - word left Ctrl-RightArrow - word right Home - beginning of field End - end of line/field Ctrl-Home - beginning of first field Ctrl-End - end of last field Tab - next field Shift-Tab - previous field Inserting and Deleting ---------------------- Ins - toggle insert mode Del - delete character at cursor BackSpace - delete character left Ctrl-BackSpace - delete word left Ctrl-T - delete word right Ctrl-U - delete to end of field Ctrl-Y - delete to end of form Other Editing Keys ------------------ Enter - process current field Ctrl-Enter - process all fields Ctrl-R - restore field Esc - abort data entry LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 18 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ Appendix B -- Sample Batch File Assume that the directory containing the default LBB database is D:\ADDRESS. Assume that you have a vendor database in D:\VENDOR. In your AUTOEXEC.BAT file you would place the command SET LBBK=D:\ADDRESS this will cause LBB to look in the D:\ADDRESS directory for all necessary files. If you wanted to run LBB using the vendor database, you would create a batch file called VENDOR.BAT. EXAMPLE:VENDOR.BAT SET TBBK=%LBBK% <-- save default variable SET LBBK=D:\VENDOR <-- set new directory LBB <-- run LBB SET LBBK=%TBBK% <-- restore default directory SET TBBK= <-- clear temp variable When you run VENDOR.BAT, it first saves the old variable, sets the new directory, runs LBB , restores the default directory and then clears the temporary variable. You could have different batch files for different specialized databases. LBB (Little Black Book) Version 5.72 19 November 4, 1993 _________________________________________________________________ Appendix C -- Database File Structure FIELD DESCRIPTION SIZE _____ ___________ ____ DATE 6 FIRSTNAME 12 MIDDLE INITIAL 1 LASTNAME 16 TITLE 16 COMPANY 31 ADDRESS ONE 40 ADDRESS TWO 40 ADDRESS THREE 40 CITY 20 STATE 20 ZIPCODE 9 COUNTRY 4 PHONE 1 21 PHONE 2 21 PHONE 3 21 PHONE 3 21 PHONE ID 1 5 PHONE ID 2 5 PHONE ID 3 5 PHONE ID 4 5 EXTENSION 1 4 EXTENSION 2 4 EXTENSION 3 4 EXTENSION 4 4 COMMENTS 90 BLANK 5