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   0 - GENERAL        [F3]  Find Macro (Index on field #1)                   
                      [F4]  List Macro (Ndx on #1, Auto fields, to screen)
                      [F5]  List Macro (Ndx on #1, Auto fields, to printer)
                      [F6]  List Macro (Ndx on #1, Auto Compressed, printer)
                      [LEFT] Arrow key on keypad - Turns SOUND ON or OFF     
                      [RIGHT]                    - To CHANGE SCREEN COLOR 
                      [UP]                       - This HELP SCREEN         
                        (Follow with the number of a desired function    
                         for specific HELP I.E.UPARROW 5 for SORT HELP)        
                      TO RESET COLOR DEFAULT - Press RIGHT ARROW RETURN  
                                                                   
                      ROF=nnn  - Number of records in CURRENT FILE 
                      FILENAME - Displayed in upper right corner
                      MAXIMUM FIELDS PER RECORD = 12  CHR/PER/FIELD = 50
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Version 1.1                        Help 01                           ABC-FILE
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   1 - ADD RECORDS    This function allows for the addtion of new information
                      to the database. The fields are error checked only on
                      length so care must be used to see that information is 
                      formated alike (I.E. 704-393-0489 ). When you finish a
                      session of adding records the Primary Index is auto -
                      maticaly updated. A prompt will advise you of the status
                      of the Indexing operation and return you to the Menu
                      when complete. Keep in mind thet this is the only index
                      that is updated automatically. To use the others ( For 
                      reports and Finding ) you must first use the "Sort" (5) 
                      selection from the main Menu if the file has been
                      changed since the last sort.                 
                                                                             
                      To EXIT the ADD function enter a BLANK 1st FIELD, to
                      ABORT adding after starting answer no to "Are entries
                      OK ?" and CHANGE FIELD #1 TO BLANK.

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Version 1.1                        Help 02                           ABC-FILE
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   2 - SEE RECORDS    This function allows for VIEWING RECORDS in the file   
                      after LOCATING BY RECORD NUMBER. The current range   
                      shows the acceptable entries (Record Numbers in the    
                      CURRENT FILE)                                         
                                                                           
                      To EXIT this function PRESS ENTER when asked for a      
                      Record number or ENTER the NUMBER 0.                
                                                                             
                                                                             
                      No other operations are available from here. To CHANGE  
                      or DELETE see HELP 03, FIND RECORD
                                                                   
                                                                             
                     



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Version 1.1                        Help 03                           ABC-FILE
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   3 - FIND RECORD    This function allows for VIEWING,DELETING, or CHANGING 
                      Records in the Database. You are first asked for the 
                      INDEX to use for the find. Select 1 - "Number of fields" 
                      in your file. The find is based on the index choosen  
                      and the INDEX MUST BE CURRENT! A "No-Find" will result
                      from using a NON-CURRENT INDEX. Once the record is found

                      ENTER..    [A] - ADVANCE ONE RECORD IN THE INDEX    
                                 [B] - BACKUP  ONE RECORD IN THE INDEX       
                                 [C] - CHANGE A FIELD IN THE CURRENT RECORD  
                                 [D] - DELETE THE CURRENT RECORD              
                                 [E] - EXIT TO THE MAIN MENU
                                 [R] - RECALL THE CURRENT RECORD (UN-DELETE)
                                 [W] - WRITE CURRENT RECORD TO WS/MM FILE    
                                 [F8]- MACRO - Recall record and Backup  
                                 [F9]  MACRO - Delete record and Advance
                                                   
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Version 1.1                        Help 04                           ABC-FILE
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   4 - LIST RECORD  -   MACRO'S From Main menu (See Help 00) [F4] [F5] [F6]    
                      
     * - Press "4" from menu,  Select sorted [1] or by record no. [2]
                If "2" view records and return to menu                        
     * - Select Y/N for "Do you want Hardcopy (1,2,3,4,Y/N) ?  (**)            
                If "Y" enter Title for your report                            
     * - Select Index to Sort report on (1 thru No of fields)             
                  
     * - Select to list all or part of the records (List all,Y/N ?)          
                If "N" Enter field to select on (I.E."Compare to" )
                Enter selection method (A-F,= <> > < Key NotKey )
                Enter selection criteria ( Data to compare to field ) 
                
     * - Enter fields to include in report (1 thru No of fileds,Sn)
                Or.. [A] Automatic, [AC] Auto Compressed,[SUM] Summary report
                      
     (**) See Documentaion for 1,2,3, & 4 (Labels,WS/MM,Output to disk)
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Version 1.1                        Help 05                           ABC-FILE
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   5 - SORT RECORD    This function allows for the SORTING or INDEXING of the
                      records in the database. You may sort in ASCENDING or
                      DESCENDING order. The PRIMARY INDEX (On field #1) is   
                      updated after each ADDTION or DELETION to the database,
                      the others you may choose to use must be updated via 
                      this selection.                                         
                                                                          
                      The INDEX FILES CREATED are stored to disk with a number
                      following the filename equalto the index and the suffix
                      ".NDX". You may have as many index files as you have    
                      fields in the database. The binary FIND FUNCTION will
                      operate equally well on ascending or descending indexes.
                                                                             
                      You may go directly to the report function after a sort
                      by answering "Y" to prompt "PRINT LIST NOW Y/N ?"


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Version 1.1                        Help 06                           ABC-FILE
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   6 - PACK RECORD    This function WILL REMOVE RECORDS from the file with no
                      chance for recall. You will be advised of this before
                      proceding and MUST RESPOND "Y" TO PROCEED.             
                                                                             
                      A STATUS REPORT will advise you of the records removed
                      and the TOTAL PACKED.                                   
                                                                           
                      The PRIMARY INDEX IS UPDATED WHEN THE PACK FUNCTION IS 
                      COMPLETE. Others in use MUST BE RESORTED WITH THE SORT 
                      COMMAND TO KEEP THEM CURRENT.                           
                                                    
                      NOTE: RECORDS REMOVED WILL BE THOSE DELETED WITH THE
                            "D" SELECTION IN THE FIND FUNCTION.              
                            



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Version 1.1                        Help 07                           ABC-FILE
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   7 - IMPORT FILE    Use this selection to import files from other programs,
                      in ASCII format . The file to APPEND TO must be pre- 
                      defined BEFORE entering IMPORT. It must be defined in  
                      EXACTLY THE SAME FORMAT as the file appending from.   
                      FIELD NAMES MAY DIFFER, but FIELD POSITION IN THE RECORD
                      must be the same.                     
                                                                          
                      This can be used in conjunction with the "4" selection 
                      from the list function to create other files from exist
                      -ing records, with all or some of the fields or with    
                      new fields added with the Sn function, comprised of all
                      or some of the records. See documentation for addtional
                      information.                                           
                            
                      Import does NOT update or create any Indexes, use the
                      Sort (5) as required after import.

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Version 1.1                        Help 08                           ABC-FILE
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   8 - CHANGE FILE    Use this selection to change to another database. If    
                      the FILE ALREADY EXISTS the fields defined will be    
                      listed for your information. If it is a NEW FILE you   
                      will be asked to DEFINE THE FIELD NAMES AND THE FIELD 
                      LENGTH. The Maximum number of fields is 12 and the MAX
                      length is 50. ERROR MESSAGES will result if these values
                      are exceeded.                                       
                                                                             
                      AFTER A NEW FILE IS DEFINED, it is stored to disk with 
                      a ".CFG" EXTENSION and need not be defined again. On    
                      selection at a future time the existing configuration
                      will be displayed as above.                  
                                                                             
                      TO EXIT ABCFILE press [RETURN] when asked for a filename

                      (List Defined files with a "?" when prompted for name)

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Version 1.1                        Help 09                           ABC-FILE
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   9 - GENERAL        FILES REQUIRED    -  ABCFILE.EXE    DBII-ABC.EXE       
                                        -  ABCFILE.HLP    ABCFILE.DOC      
                                        -  ABCONVRT.BAS
                                                                     
                      FILES GENERATED   -  FILENAME.CFG   ABCCONFG          
                                        -  FILENAME.NUM   FILENAME.MRG     
                                        -  FILENAM1.NDX                       
                                              thru                        
                                        -  FILENA12.NDX                      
                                                                             
                      SYSTEM REQUIRMENT -                                     
                                                    
                                        -  IBMPC/XT  W/128K RAM    
                                        -  1 or 2 DISK DRIVES or HARDDISK    
                                        -  MONOCHROME or COLOR DISPLAY
                                        -  EPSON FX-80 or EQUIVILENT

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