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Programs by Pro~Formance
This describes many of our programs. There's something here for
EVERYONE. So please glance at each description. A price list
and an order form are on the last 2 pages. For more informa-
tion on these or our other programs, or to order:
Call: Rob Smetana (415) 863-0530 (9-5 Pacific time)
Write: Pro~Formance 132 Alpine Terrace
San Francisco, CA 94117
USA
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PDT The Pro~Formance Data Tool
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Very simply, PDT is the finest file editor available! If you
ever need to edit dBase, other database files, binary or EBCDIC
files, you'll find that PDT is an indispensable tool.
* You can view and edit ANY file: dBase files, other types
of data files, executable files (eg., .Exe or .Com files),
EBCDIC files, ASCII files, font files -- any file.
* You can manage data files like you've never been able to
before. PDT offers unique features to help you manage dBase
or ANY fixed-length record file (data or font files, etc.).
- PDT automatically detects dBase ".DBF" files, formatting
your "view" of them in logical rows and columns.
- With other fixed-length data files (like those created by
programs written in C, Pascal, BASIC, COBOL, etc.), PDT
lets you easily and quickly define their "structure."
Once you define a file's structure, which is easy to do,
PDT formats your "view" of these files in logical rows and
columns and offers **many** other features as well.
- Once PDT knows the structure of a file, you'll be able to:
-- Easily view and edit the file, tabbing quickly from
field to field. You can even press a key to edit
numeric fields stored in "packed binary" form.
-- Mark blocks (either columns or records) and then:
Export them, Copy them, Erase or Fill them, etc.
-- Expand or Shrink the width of fields! This feature is
amazing to watch. And PDT can update the dBase header
and its own "structure" files to reflect the change.
continued . . .
PDT (continued)
* You can view and edit ANY SIZE file -- up to two gigabytes!
Jump from the top to the bottom of any size file instantly.
In fact, you can open 1 to 4 files at once. View and compare
different files. Or work in different areas of the same file.
Since each file can be up to two gigabytes in size, you can
work with up to 8 gigabytes of data at once!
* PDT even manages EBCDIC files -- like those found on, or
downloaded from, large IBM computers.
- PDT's dynamic EBCDIC-to-ASCII translation lets you view
AND edit EBCDIC files in easy-to-understand ASCII mode.
Changes you make to the file are saved to disk in EBCDIC.
- PDT will even translate EBCDIC files to ASCII, or vice versa.
* PDT can also help you:
- Repair files -- regardless of their type or size.
- Determine a file's structure (record or field length, etc.).
- Edit executable files to customize messages or options.
* Finally, PDT is very logical and easy-to-use. It offers
about 50 options to help you edit and manage files. And to
make these easy to use, PDT offers pull-down menus, mouse
support, fast keyboard hotkeys and extensive on-line help.
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Professional Scribe (Pro~Scribe) PS Express (PSE)
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Pro~Scribe and PSE help you improve anything you write (or help
you improve the writing of others -- your staff, students, etc.).
Pro~Scribe is used around the world in companies like IBM, AT&T,
Hewlett Packard, Lockheed, Citicorp and Bank of America to help
improve memos, letters, manuals, documentation, contracts, pro-
motional material, etc. Here's how Pro~Scribe and PSE help:
* They examine your writing for many types of writing mistakes.
* You can look at overall results for an entire letter,
report, etc. Or, if you prefer, they'll examine your
writing line-by-line.
* They show suspect problems and offer suggestions.
* They show results numerically and with colorful graphs.
* They come with two manuals (plus a Quick Reference Guide)
- One covers the basics of running PS and using results.
- "Effective, High-Impact Writing" has more writing tips.
* They're colorful, fast, fun, and a terrific value: $39 for both!
How are Pro~Scribe and PSE different? First, PS Express is a
RAM-resident program. That means it's always ready to help
when you need help most -- while you're actually writing!
Run PSE, then run your word processor and start writing. When
you need help, just press a key.
* When PSE pops up, just mark the text you want PSE to examine.
A window pops up with INSTANT feedback on your writing.
* PSE is like having an English teacher looking over your
shoulder, gently coaching you as you write.
Pro~Scribe gives you everything PSE does, and much, much more.
It reads files saved by your word processor, or you can type
text directly into PS. Like PSE, Pro~Scribe shows how complex
your writing, words and sentences are. It also offers you:
* Feedback on "Word Wasters" (5 categories of writing errors).
* Three RGL (Running Grade Level) options (line-by-line feedback).
* An option to flag complex words and Word Wasters in each line.
* A Personal Interest score showing if you write as you speak.
* Options to: Customize the program, send results to your printer.
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Multi-Print The ultimate text printing utility!
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Multi-Print (MP) prints ASCII text files (like this one) on
HP LaserJets -OR- Epson -OR- DeskJet printers (or compatibles).
MP prints 1 - 9 PAGES of text on each SHEET of paper, on both
sides of the paper if you like, SAVING over 80% of the paper
you'd normally use. With MP you can:
* Print 5 different ways on Epson, LaserJet or DeskJet printers!
- Use Newspaper, 2-column format, or normal portrait format.
- Print "sideways" in Booklet or Left-to-Right formats.
- Or, if you have wide forms, spreadsheet, database or other
wide data, use MP's Wide, 1-column format to print up to 210
characters-per-line -- sideways, in landscape mode.
* Do all of this on EPSON, LASERJET or DESKJET Plus and 500
printers (and compatibles), using Letter, Legal or A4 paper.
That's right! Even on Epson printers you can print sideways,
in landscape mode, in 3 different ways. And LaserJet or
DeskJet users will enjoy MP's 16 hand-crafted, high-quality
fonts to improve the appearance of printed text, or to simply
give you variety.
And unlike most text-printing programs, Multi-Print is menu-driven
(there are few arcane command-line switches to remember), supports
a mouse, and even has features designed to make you smile. Finally,
MP saves most options you choose so next time you run it, MP pre-
selects options YOU prefer.
MP offers many options
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* Print in 5 different ways to suit your needs or preferences.
* Print on Letter (8.5 x 11), Legal (8.5 x 14) or A4 paper.
* Print titles with page numbers, the date, and the name of the
file you're printing (or a custom title) ── in any combination.
Print titles at the TOP or BOTTOM of each page in several styles.
* Print both sides, the front or the back, or a range of pages.
The option to print a range of pages is useful to skip pages,
or to re-print damaged pages.
* Control Top, Left and Right Margins. "Wrap" long lines of text
(Lasers only). Print to LPT1, 2 or 3 or "to a file." And more!