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AB3.EXE v 1.xx
Usage: AB3
Function: The AB3 program creates a simple data file with a fast RAM index.
Created file is: FileName.AB3, the records file. The INDEX is
stored, and sorted in RAM. Searches are preformed on Last Name,
City, and Note fields (via the RAM index). Enter a few letters
in one of the SEARCH fields (indicated by the "*"), then press F6.
Source & BASIC Lab Notes, published by Ziff-Davis Press (PC Magazine), 1992.
Resource: BASIC Lab Notes was written by Ethan Winer and Phil Cramer. Pages
41-75, detail a program called, AdrsBook.BAS. I, Gary D. Moore,
adopted AdrsBook (as suggested by the authors). I added a few
more fields, substituting LABEL printing capability in lieu of
DIALing capability, and added reports for information contained in
the applicable data file (FileName.AB3). Also added a "title"
option (from 0-9, Alt+1 displays a "window" with title codes).
Remarks: AB3 has everything to use it on the screen or in the prompts. No
special skills or knowledge are required to use AB3. If you need
to create "several" different address files, I suggest creating
ONE sub-directory, e.g. \DB\ADD. Storing each of your address
files in one directory makes much more sense. It is also wise to
put AB3 in a directory in your PATH (i.e., \UTIL). That way, you
can invoke AB3, and thereby, access the address files at any time.
Label printing is a breeze. Find the name (record) for which you
need a label... setup your printer (LPT1)... align the first line
to be printed... and press F10! (Note: If the printer is OFF-LINE,
you will get BEEPED...! Also note, you will need to input the
HEIGHT of the LABEL... this is the number of "lines" from LINE ONE
(1) to LINE ONE (1) of the next label... I have added the ability
to "change" the number of lines incase you goof (hey, you're human
too!).) One more thing... TURN-OFF your printer "before" you
adjust it for labels (most printers align themselves with LINE ONE
at startup). NOTE: You can also print LABELS to an ASCII file.
The same steps described above apply to ASCII files. Please
forgive the redundancy when printing, I have tried to make LABEL
printing as flexible as possible. Press <Enter> to by-pass the
redundant messages. Alt+F10 prints labels for ALL the records in
the data file.
Envelope: Printing envelopes is available from the right side of your laser
printer. The code sequences are HP compatible. I have a Laser
Partner (Panasonic) 4450 with an Envelope Tray. An amazing thing,
Panasonic engineers (and technical writers) did not provide a code
to interally select a paper size for #10 envelopes. So, you have
to mannually do it (sorry, but I've tried everything to make it
work). Let me know if the envelope printing work on lasers with
a "manual" feed, thanks!
Donation: Please distribute AB3 with other programs by Gary D. Moore unless
other arrangements are made at no more than the cost of a diskette.
Please include: AB3.EXE and AB3.DOC. I am requesting a fifteen
(15) dollar (US funds) donation. ALL donations are given to a
Memorial Scholarship Fund, or Veterans' 501(c)3 organizations.
Files: AB3.EXE & AB3.DOC (930715)
Author: Gary D. Moore Phone# (313) 984-3355
5161 Howard Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074-2023