Big Blue Disk 17/bbd17.zip/LABELER.TXT

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^C^1LABEL PRINTER
^Cby George Leritte


   Ever wanted to keep track of a list of labels and didn't want to use a high
powered data base?  Here's the program for you.  LABEL PRINTER is a simple, on-
screen data base that allows you to keep track of up to 8 different lists on one
disk.

   When you first enter the program, you are asked for the name of the file to
use.  Use any filename you want, but do not enter an extension.  The program
creates and uses three files with extensions of ".TYP", ".IDX", and ".DAT".  You
can press ENTER and the program uses a default of "LABELS".

   The main menu options are:
^1F1  Add New Labels
^1F2  Edit Label Type List
^1F3  Search for Labels
^1F5  Edit/delete Current Label
^1F6  List Labels by Type
^1F7  Print Labels
^1F9  Exit

   The first thing you will want to do is to create your types of lists.  You
can set up these 8 lists for things like Christmas lists and monthly bills.
These types are strictly reminders for your convenience.
^1           ┌────Label Types─────┐
^1           │ 1                  │
^1           │ 2                  │
^1           │ 3                  │
^1           │ 4                  │
^1           │ 5                  │
^1           │ 6                  │
^1           │ 7                  │
^1           │ 8                  │
^1           └─────F10 Exits──────┘

   Then you will want to start adding labels.  Each label contains five lines of
information.  You are given space for two name lines, two address lines and one
line for city, state, and zip code.  These are arbitrary designations, so you
can use these as you like.  After entering this information for a label, you are
asked for an index type.  The program will use the first five letters of the
first or last name as an index for sorting and searching.  You have been
provided with a text editor for entering information.  Use the arrow keys to
move around the text area.  The backspace key deletes the character to the left
of the cursor.  The delete key deletes the character under the cursor.  The
insert key toggles insert mode on and off.  In insert mode, all characters will
be moved to the right and the characters typed will be placed at the cursor.
You can tell the modes by the size of the cursor.  A standard underline cursor
means you are in standard entry mode and a large box cursor means you are in
insert mode.  When you are finished entering the information for the label,
press F10 to keep the label, or F9 to discard it.  If you keep the label, you
will then be asked to select which list type(s) the label belongs to.  You can
place the label in any or all of the up to eight lists you have defined.  Use
the arrow keys to move up and down the list and press the space bar or ENTER key
to toggle the entry.  When the entry is bright it is selected.  When it is
normal text it is not selected.  For example, if you have placed the label in
Christmas list and monthly bills, then when either of these has been selected
to print, the label will be printed.  Press F10 to exit the selection process.
^1           ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
^1           │Name 1     ________________________________________ │
^1           │Name 2     ________________________________________ │
^1           │Address1   ________________________________________ │
^1           │Address2   ________________________________________ │
^1           │City St Zp ________________________________________ │
^1           │Index type _   first or last name                   │
^1           │                                                    │
^1           └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

   To edit or delete a label from the list, you must first search for it.  When
you select search from the main menu, you are prompted if you want to use the
index for searching.  An index search is faster.  If not, then you are asked for
the search mask(s) for each field.  You enter the search masks just like
entering a label.  When finished, press F10 and the program will search the data
base for the record you've selected.  When the program finds a match, it will
display it in the edit area and ask you if this is the correct label.  Press Y
if it is or any other key if not.  The program will continue searching until you
find the right label or it reaches the end of the data.

   To edit a selected label, press F5 from the main menu.  You will then have
all the options and choices you had in the add labels routine.

   When you select the print labels option, you will be presented with the label
type menu.  Use the cursor keys and the space bar or ENTER key to select which
label types you wish to print.  Press F10 to exit the selection process.  All
labels that belong to any of the selected lists will be printed.  Then you will
be asked if you want to eliminate any blank lines in the labels.  Next you load
your labels and press the space bar to print.  If you want to abort before
starting, press the ESC key.  To abort while printing, press any key and you
will be prompted if you really want to stop.

   You can print a listing of each list to the screen or the printer by pressing
F6 from the main menu.  Select one label type from the menu and press F10.  You
will be asked for the destination of the list, the screen or your printer.

   Pressing F9 from the main menu exits the program.

   Note:  If the files LABEL PRINTER needs are not on disk, it will create new
files.

   To run this program outside ^1Big Blue Disk^0, type:  ^1LABELER^0.

DISK FILES THIS PROGRAM USES:
^FLABELER.EXE
^FBRUN30.EXE
^FRETURN30.EXE