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Copyright 1989 by PRO DEV Software PDS*BASE Version 4.02
February 15, 1989
To Disk Copying OR Bulletin Board Service Librarian OR SYSOP:
You are authorized . . .
This file authorizes you to include the (2) disk PDS*BASE Data Base system
Version 4.02 Shareware software in your Shareware Cataloging and Disk
Copying Service or BBS. This is a non-exclusive authorization. Further,
this file notifies you that you may NOT continue distribute or allow BBS
access to any PDS*BASE software with any version lower than Version 4.02
and file date stamps of 2-15-89.
I request that you NOT . . .
You may not further compress the software on these disks, particularly so
as to add competing Shareware or Public Domain software to the disks. If
you operate an Electronic Bulletin Board service, you MAY compress this
entire system for use on the BBS as long as you do NOT first unSCRNCH the
MANUAL.EXE and PRIMER.EXE files. Please note that previous issues of the
PDS*BASE disks included the PKWARE software on the distribution disk and
the instruction manual was compressed from many individual files. This
release (with all files dated 2-15-89) will unSCRNCH the MANUAL.EXE file
into just one (1) PDSBASE.DOC file. The PDSBASE.EXE program (also dated
2-15-89) is rewritten to print from one PDSBASE.DOC file rather than the
prior many files. Thus, BE SURE to place BOTH of these disks into your
library or I will get nasty calls and letters from your customers.
You may . . .
Disk Copying Services are encouraged to add your own files to the disks.
I think that I have allowed sufficient space to do that.
Now that I have gotten all of that legal stuff out of the way, let me tell
you about the PDS*BASE Data Base system. For three very important
reasons, the PDS*BASE Data Base system is probably the most unusual data
base system in the Shareware market place.
FIRST This is a multi-file automatic relational data base system. This
random access hierarchal type of file arrangement is often
referred to as a Master/Detail or Mother/Daughter relational data
base. You can also have stand-alone random accessed files.
SECOND The PDS*BASE Data Base system generates (or writes) BASIC
language programs to operate the data base. Thus, after the user
defines the data files and their relations, stand-alone BASIC
programs take over from there. This allows anyone conversant in
the BASIC language to "tweek" the generated programs to obtain
incredible power over their data.
THIRD Since the system generates BASIC language programs, a 66 page
on-disk BASIC Language Primer is included for those that always
wanted to learn BASIC, but couldn't find a book written in
"people" language. Now they have one.
Copyright 1989 by PRO DEV Software PDS*BASE Version 4.02
February 15, 1989 - Page 2
This release adds several minor features suggested by registrants and
information in the documentation about the Association of Shareware
Professionals Ombudsman contact. It also eliminates the need for the
PKWARE archive software.
The Shareware disks have complete documentation and fully functional
programs. Registered users are provided with an additional disk that
allows them to more easily generate label printing programs, mail merge
programs and programs to export or import data from other data base or
spreadsheet software systems. The disk sent to registered users also
allows the complete restructuring of data files, even AFTER the files
contain "live" data.
Following are one liner and complete descriptions to include in your
catalog:
1. One Liner Description
(disk number) PDS*BASE Multi-File Data Base system perfect for the
BASIC programmer (2 disks) [ASP]
2. Complete Description
PDS*BASE Data Base system (2 disks). This is a multi-file data base
system for those that want nothing hidden. The system allows you to
define your single or multi-file random access data base and the
system then generates BASIC language programs to operate your data
base. The program definer/generator has pull-down menus, pop-up F1
Help Screens, full on-screen editing and much more. The system will
generate a variety of report programs that can automatically pull
together data from one or many data base files as required. Since the
system gives you customized BASIC language programs, you can modify
those programs to add additional features as desired. The
documentation disk includes a complete 144 page instruction manual and
a 66 page on-disk "BASIC Primer" book for those that always wanted to
learn BASIC, but couldn't find an easy-to-read manual.
Although designed with the BASIC programmer in mind, this system can
also easily be used by non-programmers. The step-by-step examples
show you how to create, run and report on your custom data base files
without even looking at the BASIC language programs. Included is a
flexible menu program for automatically running the BASIC programs.
The system requires DOS 2.0 or higher with either BASICA or GWBASIC.
Thank you very much for carrying my Shareware software. If you have any
questions, please write or call 616-788-2243 or CompuServe 72617,1266.
_______
Very truly yours, ____|__ | (tm)
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| ____|__ | Association of
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|__| o | Professionals
George Abbott -----| | |---------------------
|___|___| MEMBER