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March 1992
Dear Shareware Vendor:
FastFile v5.40 contains MAJOR enhancements over v5.34 (see UpDate.Log). Please
destroy older versions. The only legal version to distribute is v 5.40.
As the developer and holder of the copyright to FASTFILE, I would like ASP
vendors to distribute the system. PLEASE replace the description in your
current printed catalog with this description taken from the VENDOR.DOC file:
ONE SCREEN SUMMARY (FOR VENDOR PRINTED CATALOG)
FASTFILE is on the "PC COMPUTING guide to shareware" list of best programs.
FASTFILE v5.40 is a fast (RAM-based) database with a wealth of easy to learn
and use features. Disk space and laptop battery life is conserved with
compressed files (1/6th the space of other programs). Several applications
(including FASTFILE) easily fit on a single floppy disk.
FASTFILE comes with Billing, CheckBook/GL, Client List (mail labels), Invoice,
Inventory, Teachers Gradebook, & FASTquiz (makes matching/multiple choice tests
& scrambles answers). Pick an example to see how the system works. If you
like the application, copy the file design and enter your own data. You can
modify a record template at any time (with and without data present). Or you
may create new file design. Output data to the screen, printer, or disk file.
The same screen is used to enter, edit, and search for data. Your effort
is reduced with features such as: record duplication, field blanking (with
key strokes other than [Left/right arrow]), edit access to previous record,
table and relative fields.
32 fields/record, 250 to 2000 records/file, and 32 files/directory. Searching
and reporting of similar directory files is automatic. $35-$70 [DOS 2.0+] ASP
50 BYTE SUMMARY (for bulletin boards)
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| Ideal database for Laptops & 1 Disk Computers. |
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200 BYTE SUMMARY (for bulletin boards)
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| Ideal database for laptop & 1 disk computers. Make |
| your own file or use examples: Checkbook/GL,Clients|
| Billing, Invoice,GradeBook,+more. Compressed files.|
| 250-2000 rcds/file & 32 files/dir. [Dos 2.0+] ASP|
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Thanks for your support,
RD (Monte) Benham
5312 W Tucannon
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-3829
FASTFILE FEATURES ALSO FOUND IN POPULAR DATABASES
1 Add Records
2 Find and Edit Records
3 Field to Field Mathematics
4 Print/Display Reports
5 Global Edit Fields
6 Clone New Files
7 Create New Database Design
8 Add, Delete, Edit Fields
9 Import/Export Files
10 Mailing Labels
FASTFILE FEATURES NOT AVAILABLE WITH POPULAR DATABASES
SAVE DISK SPACE
* User Files Always Compressed
* Fastfile.exe Uses About 134K Bytes
* Relative Fields Use Just 1 Byte
* Table Fields Use Just 1 Byte
* Run Entire System With Single Floppy Disk
SAVE EFFORT WITH FEWER KEY STROKES
# Key Strokes
from Main Menu
Edit Last Recd Added 1
Enter Today's Date 1
Go from Edit to Add 2
Find All Records 2
Print/Display a Report 4
* Reports are automatically edited when fields are added/deleted.
* A unique find, update, display, and position cursor to first
field is available with files using relative records. This
will save you a lot of time and effort.
* Table fields allow screen reference of 16/32 selectable items
with (16/8 characters each) with 2 or 3 key strokes.
OTHER FEATURES THAT GIVE FASTFILE NEW "DIMENSIONS"
* Instant access to all programs and data.
* Same screen is used to add, edit, and search for data.
* Screen reference to global calculations like "balance due".
* Instant indexing when a record is added or edited.
* Automatic duplicate record protection.
* Automatic "balance forward" updates when cloning billing files.
* Gradebook specification with automatic record replication.
Very useful for student and sports statistics.
* Subtotal reports with averages, NON-ZERO averages, and totals.
* Has a keyboard field calculator
* Makes matching and multiple choice tests.
* Automatic file searching and reporting over similar files
* Several preprogrammed files for you to try.
SUMMARY OF FASTFILE FEATURES
GENERAL DATA ENTRY
Create and or edit forms Y File Import/Export Y
Re-use forms Y Duplicate record protection Y
Multiple user files/disk Y Input error checking Y
1 disk without swapping Y Automatic date entry Y
Same screen ADD, Edit, Find Y Math field calculator Y
Help screens Y Edit access last recd added Y
Min requirements DOS 2.0+ Screen Dsply of TABLE fields Y
# dec digits (4 bytes) 9 Global functions Y
RECORD SPECIFICATIONS REPORT SPECIFICATIONS
All fields always indexed Y Full-screen create/edit Y
Variable record length Y Leading or trailing breaks Y
Usable byte/file 59K 5 level instant sorting Y
Max no bytes/recd 256 Print choice of blank space Y
Avg bytes/recd (CHECKS) 35 Print choice of blank lines Y
Est max recds (CHECKS) 1600+ Print choice Title & Headings Y
Max no fields/recd 32 Column subtotals/averages Y
Bytes/field (non rel recds) 49 Choice for non-zero averages Y
Bytes/field(relative recds) 31 Max labels from one record 255
Multiple statement Math Y # Memory resident reports 2
Number of field types 6 Printers - Any supported by DOS
FASTFILE DISTRIBUTION LICENSING AGREEMENT
Anyone wishing to charge people a fee for giving them a copy of of FASTFILE
must have the written author's written authorization. Without it,the
distributor is guilty of copyright violation. To receive such authorization,
send this completed application, along with a copy of your software library's
order form to: RD(Monte) Benham, 5312 W Tucannon, Kennewick, WA 99336.
Include $7 to cover the cost of processing the application and of sending
you the latest version of FASTFILE. For distributors already recognized by the
Association of Shareware Professionals, this application is not necessary.
Name of Organization: __________________________________
Your Address: __________________________________________
City, State ZIP: _______________________________________
TERMS OF DISTRIBUTION OF FASTFILE:
1. The total fee charged may not exceed $7.
2. Your library's catalog or listing must state that this program is not free,
but copyrighted software that is provided to allow the user to evaluate
it before paying.
3. The offering and sale of FASTFILE will be stopped at the author request.
4. The files on the disk may not be modified or deleted.
5. Copies must be made from the copy of FASTFILE sent to you with this
agreement. This is required for control.
6. Problems or complaints will be reported to the author for resolution.
7. Companies that would like to distribute FASTFILE with their products are
required to pay a small yearly fee to help pay for their personalized
opening screen and additional technical support.
Signed
________________________ _______ _____________________ _______
RD (Monte) Benham date Your Name date
I hope you have as much fun using FASTFILE as I've had developing
it. I know there are lots of improvements that can be made and I
would like to hear your suggestions.
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| RD (Monte) Benham is an approved member of the |
| Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). |
| ASP wants to make sure that the shareware |
| principle works for you. If you are unable to |
| resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP |
| member by contacting the member directly, ASP |
| may be able to help you. 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 ASP |
| Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 |
| or send a Compuserve message via Easyplex to |
| ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. |
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