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DayFlo TRACKER Lite
Shareware documentation (manual.doc)
(The bound printed manual received upon
registration is more than 250 pages).
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is the result of continuing developmental
effort to improve upon the AWARD winning DayFlo text database
"engine". Previous versions of DayFlo TRACKER won SIGNIFICANT
COMPUTER INDUSTRY AWARDS including being chosen as a top 10
product for an entire year and also chosen as a finalist in PC
Magazine's TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IBM (or IBM compatible), DOS, hard disk, 448K RAM. More
specifications at the back of this manual.
A VERY BRIEF DESCRIPTION
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is a Personal Information Manager (PIM) with
excellent textual capabilities using variable length fields.
Ideal for contacts, articles, quotations, research notes, library
type topics and much more. DayFlo TRACKER Lite is a very flexible
forms oriented program with reporting capabilities.
EVALUATION PERIOD
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is provided for an evaluation period of 30
days. After 30 days of use please either delete it from your
system or send in the registration form and fee found on the last
page of this manual or in orderme.doc.
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Dear Prospective Customer:
Thank you for evaluating DayFlo TRACKER Lite.
The original DayFlo "engine" was created with an investment by
several venture capital firms with more than $10,000,000 and won
several awards for creativity and capability. The technology and
products are now 100% employeee owned.
DayFlo TRACKER products include single and multi-user Professional
versions, and are enhanced versions of the original DayFlo text
oriented engine.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite was created with the shareware market in mind.
It is believed that the low cost but highly functional DayFlo
TRACKER Lite will allow deeper penetration into markets that need
its significant flexibility, record linking and textual
capabilities.
Specifically we believe this version will be used by professionals
who need a capable and flexible Information Manager for such
tracking tasks such as;
research notes
article abstracting
flexible contact management
library type topics
document/proposal tracking
tasks/projects
personal information management
These professionals will come from a variety of industries and
will including general business people, engineers, scientists,
professors, students and - from a contact management standpoint -
sales professionals.
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Introducing: DayFlo TRACKER Lite
DESIGNED TO KEEP TRACK OF ABSOLUTELY EVERY Article, Contact,
Client, Prospect, Task, Document, Letter, Memo and much more.
Keeping track of details is what computers do best! DayFlo
TRACKER Lite makes it easy by combining the functions of an
easy-to-use word processor with the powerful retrieval,
organizational and reporting capabilities of a database.
Track your contacts
Know your clients
Know your commitments
Organize your information
Follow-up on time and on target
KEEP TRACK OF ALL INFORMATION YOU NEED WITH DayFlo TRACKER Lite.
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GENERAL INFO about using DayFlo TRACKER Lite as a Contact Manager.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is pre-configured with many forms and reports
for Contact Management (and others).
There are many advantages in using DayFlo TRACKER Lite for the
management of contacts/correspondence over other contact managers.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is a database which allows addition of, or
modification to the provided forms and reports to suit your needs.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite handles up to 5,000 records per database.
Each record can contain up to 32,000 characters. The number of
fields allowed in a record is 70 and up to 30 fields may be
indexed for faster access.
The multiple field value capability allows up to 101 separate
indexed values per record. Multiple field values are most useful
when tagging a contact with keywords, adding multiple contact
names or capturing phone numbers which vary with each record.
Unique to DayFlo TRACKER Lite is its flexibility of field and
record lengths. Both fields and records will expand in length
without user intervention. Amazingly, expanding fields simply
"push down" fields and information below them. This allows for
new contact information to be entered directly into the record.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite's reporting capabilities prints both textual
and columnar information with format controls, headers, titles,
footers and page numbering provided.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (more)
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is generally considered a "high end" Personal
Information Manager (PIM). It is forms and reports oriented
similar to many file products. But because it is so flexible,
well, it's beneficially different. Since any number of record
types are conveniently available from within a single file it
can't be categorized as a "Flat File" product.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite boasts variable length fields and records, a
native cross linking capability, and a unique multi-value field
capability (ideal for categories, keywords, names etc.). The
editor is more powerful than typically found in a file type of
product yielding great flexibility. For example you can add,
delete and format text anywhere in the record and the fields below
will self- adjust. You can cut and paste between records and even
include field names. DayFlo TRACKER Lite has its own reporting
capability which handles textual data, calculations and multiple
types of reports.
In addition, fields can be added or deleted in any record at any
time as no two records need to be alike. Many computer
professionals call this "freeform" with structure.
PC MAGAZINE (said in regards to these capabilities)
"DayFlo TRACKER offers a blend of structure and flexibility that
is hard to beat".
A TYPICAL STATEMENT from knowledgeable users:
"DayFlo TRACKER while being powerful, is greatly flexible making
it more personable than other file products".
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DayFlo TRACKER Corp. encourages users to release their creations
of templates, databases and more, for DayFlo products through
shareware.
We are interested in your ideas and forging partnerships with
VAR's and companies in various markets including:
data listing
file applications-general
vertical - contact mgt., patient, etc.
textual applications - books, articles, abstracts and more.
Feel free to contact us. A form is provided in the back of this
manual.
IN NO EVENT SHALL DayFlo TRACKER CORP. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF
PROFIT OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. DayFlo
TRACKER CORP. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTS IN THE DISKETTE AND DOCUMENTATION, AND ANY
PARTICULAR APPLICATION, USE OR PURPOSE.
GOVERNING LAW: This statement shall be governed and construed
under the laws of the State of California.
Copyright 1993 DayFlo TRACKER Corp.-World Rights Reserved.
18021 "J" Sky Park Circle,
P.O. Box 19243
Irvine, California 92713 U.S.A.
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PLEASE READ THIS -- Even if you dislike reading manuals!
If you have experience with other database or file products and do
not plan to read this manual before starting, please read this
page.
If you are not familiar with other database or file products, do
not be bothered that this page is "tech-y".
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is both a database and a word processor.
Records contain both fields and textual information.
Fields can be moved around within the record to allow for the
addition of text.
Fields and records are of variable length. A document such as the
text of a letter is put directly in a text field. The Report
Command is generally used for printing.
The word processing function is not a separate product. Word
processing commands (Edit commands) are available at any time.
You'll be amazed that the cut and paste functions can include
field names and can function across records.
A DayFlo TRACKER Lite database has relational type capabilities in
that many different record types reside in a single DOS file, and
you can have any number of databases.
Records are linked when the field name is the same. For example,
a Get Command issued for the field "Company:" will retrieve any
type of record that contains "Company:".
DayFlo TRACKER Lite provides a concept called "stack and files". A
record is either on the stack or in the files, but not both. A
stack is similar to other database products in that upon record
retrieval of, say, 10 records you may page between via F9 & F10.
In DayFlo TRACKER Lite the records are in the stack (F9 & F10 to
move back and forth) but are also still permanently saved on disk.
Note PgUp/PgDn are used similarly to a word processor as records
in DayFlo TRACKER Lites expand similarly. Remember F9 & F10 are
used to move between records as described above.
Use Ctrl-Break to halt an operation. Never use Ctrl-Alt-Del.
MOST IMPORTANT. The editor backspace key does not function past
the end of line. Use the delete key and the Editor Delete-line
command. The "hot key" from the Editor is Ctrl-D. Remembering
this will save you frustration.
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Table of Contents
PLEASE READ THIS - See previous page
SECTION 1 - Installing DayFlo TRACKER Lite
Reinstalling . . . . . 8
Printer set up . . . . . 8
Compatibility . . . . . 9
Backup . . . . . . 9
SECTION 2 - Getting Ready
Function Keys . . . . . 10
DayFlo TRACKER Lite Database . . 10
The Stack and Files concept . . 11
SECTION 3 - Menus (not a complete list) 12
Edit . . . . . . 13
Delete text . . . . 13
Format . . . . . 13
Search/Replace . . . . 14
Cut & Paste . . . . 14
Get Record . . . . . 15
File Record . . . . . 15
Report . . . . . 16
ReportPrint . . . . 16
MergePrint ( Form Letters) . 16
Print . . . . . 17
BlankForms . . . . . 17
Services . . . . . 18
Sort Records . . . . 18
Delete Records . . . . 18
Copy Records . . . . 18
View Indexed Field Values
Utilities . . . . 19
Backup/Restore/Transfer
etc.
ConfigOptions
DatabaseFile
SECTION 4 - Making a new Form . . . 20
Creating new fieldnames . . 20
ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . 24
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . 33
USER COMMENT FORM . . . . . 34
ORDER/REGISTRATION FORM . . . Last
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SECTION 1 - Installing DayFlo TRACKER Lite
Reinstalling
Printer set up
Compatibility
Backup
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION ONLY. If you are re-installing please see
below.
Requires 1.8MB availability on your hard disk.
1. Make a directory on your hard disk.
ex. md trackerl.
2. Change to that directory.
ex. cd trackerl.
3. You may install DayFlo TRACKER Lite by copying all files into
the desired directory (2 disks when they are 5-1/4 ds/dd).
4. Type "install".
This will execute a batch file which will decompress all files
into the current directory.
5. To start DayFlo TRACKER Lite type "tracker".
REINSTALLING
If you need to reinstall and you have data entered into DayFlo
TRACKER Lite please rename (or backup) your database file(.ddb)
and its' index file (.dix) before re-installing or it could be
overwritten upon the decompression.
PRINTER SET UP
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is configured with a default printer of epson-
fx which should enable you to print reasonably on many printers.
Provided in this version are 4 printer drivers which are;
Printer File name
IBM PROPRINTER ibmpro.pdf
EPSON epson.pdf
EPSONFX epsonfx.pdf
HP LASERJET hplaser.pdf
The file that DayFlo TRACKER Lite uses to drive a printer is
PRINTER.FLO. The files above are printer.flo files built for the
given printer.
To INSTALL a different printer:
1. Copy the appropriate file to the file printer.flo.
(For example to install a laser printer use the DOS copy
command ------->copy hplaser.pdf printer.flo)
The HP Laserjet driver should work for all laser printers and the
deskjet. Additional drivers will be supplied when you register.
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COMPATIBILITY
DayFlo TRACKER Lite will not work directly with databases created
with prior versions of DayFlo TRACKER (1.1,1.4,3.0 or DayFlo).
Please contact vendor for information.
BACKING UP YOUR INFORMATION
Please be aware all data entered into DayFlo TRACKER Lite will be
stored in a single DOS file along with all forms and reports. The
default name is trackerl.ddb. The indexes are stored in a file
trackerl.dix. There is also a corresponding .dwa pointer file.
Therefore to backup your data you only need to copy the one file
unless you have more than one database file (.ddb).
Please be aware the backup commands provided on the Utility menu
are for moving records and the dictionary to different databases
and not for general backup.
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SECTION 2 - Getting Ready
Function Keys
DayFlo TRACKER Lite Database
The Stack and Files concept
FUNCTION KEYS
This is a partial list of the most often used function keys.
F1 . . . . . . .Help
Alt-F1 . . . . .Personal Help by topic
F2 . . . . . . .Main Menu
Alt-F2 . . . . .DOS Exit
F4 . . . . . . .Edit Menu
F7 . . . . . . .Mark
F8 . . . . . . .Count (very handy - remember it)
F9 . . . . . . .Previous record in stack
F10. . . . . . .Next record in stack
Alt-F9 & Alt-F10..Get new BlankForm for input
Please note that F2 will take you to the Main Menu from almost
Anywhere.
Use Ctrl-Break when you want to cancel a command in progress.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite's DATABASE
If you are familiar with word processors, you know that a word
processor keeps each document in a separate DOS file. Therefore
managing a large number of Documents means managing a large number
of DOS files. A difficult task.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite solves this problem by keeping all of its
information in one DOS file called a Database. A Database can
handle up to 5,000 records and you can create additional Databases
when needed.
A record is normally retrieved by a field's value. For example:
Name = John Brooks or Company = Alpha Electronics.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite's database can contain many types of records.
Several popular types of records were provided for you as follows:
-Abstract/Article
-Contact
-Memo
-Letter
-Form Letter
-ToDo
-Document
-Note Pad
-Project
-Personal Help Records
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With DayFlo TRACKER Lite you can create your own records and
reports.
With DayFlo TRACKER Lite, all records no matter what kind, along
with their BlankForms and Reports are kept in a single database
for easy access. This gives DayFlo TRACKER Lite relational
Database capabilities.
The STACK and the FILES
DayFlo TRACKER Lite handles its Records similar to an office work
area which contains a stack of papers on a desk and files in a
filing cabinet. Instead of pieces of paper, DayFlo TRACKER Lite
uses records. You can retrieve records to the STACK on your desk
where you can work on them or file them in the filing cabinet.
Just like pieces of paper, the records are only in one place at a
time, either on the STACK or in the FILES.
Look at the STATUS LINE (the last line on the screen) and find the
notation "1/12" (or similar). This notation indicates that there
are twelve records sitting on the stack right now, and that the
current record displayed on the screen is the first record in the
stack. Below the current record are four more records. (The
stack can contain up to 2500 records at the same time!)
When you no longer need to work with the records in the stack
(pile of papers on your desk), you can file them in DayFlo TRACKER
Lite's filing cabinet. A record is saved anytime you are at the
main menu. When a record is not on the stack, it is in DayFlo
TRACKER Lite's files. Note that the converse is also true, that
when a record is retrieved from the files and placed on the stack,
it is no longer in the files.
Note: If you are familiar with other databases or file products, a
stack is similar to their normal retrieval. The difference is
that with DayFlo TRACKER Lite the records are still on disk while
they are on the stack. Hence you do not have to "file" a record
for it to be saved on disk.
Do not confuse DayFlo TRACKER Lite's files with a DOS file. Word
processors and spreadsheet programs keep one document or one
spreadsheet in a DOS file. DayFlo TRACKER Lite keeps all of your
records, whether they are on the stack or in the DayFlo TRACKER
Lite filing cabinet (files), in one DOS file, called the DayFlo
TRACKER Lite database.
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SECTION 3 - MENUS (this is not the complete menu structure)
Edit
Delete text
Format Paragraphs
Search/Replace
Cut & Paste
Get Records
File Records
Report
ReportPrint
MergePrint (Form Letters)
Print Records
BlankForms
Services
Delete Record
Copy Record
View Indexes
Utilities
Backup/Restore
Dictionary
etc.
ConfigOptions
DatabaseFile
The DayFlo TRACKER Lite Main Menu. These menu choices are
explained in more detail later.
Edit Modify an existing record/form.
Get Retrieve records from the files and add to stack.
File Move a record from the stack to the files.
Report Create or use an existing report format to display or
print information from DayFlo TRACKER Lite records in
the stack.
Print Generate a hard-copy of the record being displayed.
(Use Report for all other display or printing needs.)
BlankForms Select or make blank record forms.
Services Perform various DayFlo TRACKER Lite record/file
management tasks.
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MENU COMMANDS - More detail
EDIT - Using the Editor
The Edit command on the Main Menu lets you use the Editor. When
you use the Editor you can enter information into the current
record and use a variety of editing commands found on the Edit
Menu.
Press E to enter the Editor.
Press F4 to display the Edit Menu.
You can also issue editing commands DIRECTLY from the Editor
without using the Edit Menu. Each editing command corresponds to
a SPEED KEY (a combination key that includes the Ctrl key plus the
highlighted letter).
Adding a field value to a field is easy. If you are filling in a
single field value, you can just type in the information. If you
want to enter multiple values in a field (e.g., more than one
phone number), you can use the EndVal command (Ctrl-E) to end one
field value and start another.
DELETING Text
1. Press Ctrl-D to start the Delete command.
The following message displays:
Delete: Line Paragraph Value Field
"Line" will delete from the current cursor position to the end of
the line including the hard return.
"Paragraph" will delete the entire paragraph where the cursor is
positioned.
"Value and field" are the same unless the field has multiple
values.
FORMAT Text
Please note that DayFlo TRACKER Lite does not provide auto-
formatting. Please use the Format command (Ctrl-F) to format text
to the current margins.
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SEARCH/REPLACE
You can use the Search command (Ctrl-S) to search for and
optionally replace a text string.
Please be aware of the edit options screen (Ctrl-O). With
appropriate settings in edit options and the count key (F8) you
may search and replace across all records on the stack.
The Search command can also search for fieldnames if you turn on
fieldname mode (Ctrl-N).
CUT & PASTE
To use, press Ctrl-C to begin the Cut command.
The following prompt displays:
Cut: Keep Delete
"Keep and Delete" are similar to "copy" and "move" in WordPerfect.
Keep is like copy and delete is similar to move.
A difference in DayFlo TRACKER Lite's Cut & Paste is that the
cutout holder can hold multiple "cut" via last in/first out.
NOTE. DayFlo TRACKER Lite's editor differs only slightly from
conventional word processors but a few extra minutes taken to
learn the basic functions such as delete, cut and paste and cursor
movement will save you valuable time in the future.
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GET COMMAND - Getting/Retrieving Records
The Get command gets(retrieves) one or more records and places
them on the stack. The records are taken from the files or the
stack(s) and are retrieved based on the field name and field
values you select.
The Get command allows you to get records by their field values.
The Get command retrieves records for fields "equal" to a field
value or "contains" a field value.
You will normally use "equals" for most indexed searches.
"Contains" is very useful for textual searches.
Please note that you may also use wild card characters (*,?,etc.).
NOTE. More complex retrievals are available in the professional
versions of DayFlo TRACKER.
FILE COMMAND
The File command takes the currently displayed record and places
it in the files.
There is a quick and easy way to file all of the records in the
stack. You can use DayFlo TRACKER Lite's Count command (F8) to
repeat File, (and most other DayFlo TRACKER Lite commands, as many
times as you want). Let's file ALL of the records in the stack.
Press F8 to set the COUNT.
Look at the blinking message on the Status Line: COUNT = ALL
The cursor is positioned under the letter 'A', so you can type any
number from 1 to 999. However, since you are filing ALL of the
records in the stack, you don't need to enter a number. Press F
to file all of the records on the stack.
Remember: Be sure to remember the F8 (Count) key. It is used
anytime you want to do multiple deleting, copying of records.
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REPORT COMMAND
ReportPrint
MergePrint (form letters)
The Report function is the primary way to output data from DayFlo
TRACKER Lite record(s). The data can be output to screen, printer
or DOS file.
The Report command prints sophisticated reports from user-defined
Report Formats. The Report Format controls how the report will
look on paper, which fields will be included, whether the records
should be sorted, and whether calculations should be performed.
Please note that the report function does not issue a query. In
order to do a report you must first GET the record(s) you want,
then do the report.
REPORT PRINT
ReportPrint will print a report based on a selected report format
from one or more records on the stack. The count key (F8) can be
used to specify the desired number of records.
MERGE PRINT - Merging Form Letters
DayFlo TRACKER Lite lets you merge names and addresses of contact
records with form letters. For example we can merge the names
and addresses from all of the sample contact records with a form
letter.
1. Press F2 to get to the Main Menu.
2. Press F8 then F to File all records on the stack.
3. From the Main Menu, press G to Get records.
4. Use the arrow keys or type: contact <<ENTER>> (to get the
records with the field "CONTACT")
5. Type in the wild card character "*" to get all contact records,
then press <<ENTER>>.
6. Press R for Report.
7. Press M for MergePrint.
Use the arrow keys for selection or type: mail merge <<ENTER>>.
10. Press P for Printer, or press D for Display to send the output
to your screen.
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The form letter is merged with each of the records on the stack,
creating a personalized letter for each of the CONTACT records.
When you need to retrieve a form letter to edit use the system
field &form letter.
Note: When you want to create your own Form Letter, follow these
steps.
1. Select the BlankForm Form Letter.
2. Give a title or name in the field &Form Letter.
3. Enter the body of the letter in the field "Text:"
4. File the complete Form Letter.
PRINT COMMAND
The Print command prints records exactly as they appear on the
screen. The Print command is useful for printing an entire
record. To print or extract information with greater control and
formatting you must use the Report Function. The Print command
offers five options: 1)print field names and values, 2)print
values only, 3)print first value only , 4)print screen and 5)
Pagelayout.
The Print command works with Count (F8). When you set the
"COUNT," DayFlo TRACKER Lite prints the "COUNT" number of records
beginning with the currently displayed record and moving down
through the stack. You must set the "COUNT" before starting the
Print command.
BLANKFORM COMMAND
The BlankForms command lets you select copies of ready-made
records whenever you need them. Then you can just fill them in.
The BlankForms command can also be used to make new BlankForms to
be used for data input.
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SERVICES MENU (not a complete listing)
Sort Records
Delete a Record
Copy a Record
Transfer (from/to ascii)
View Indexes
Utilities
Backup, etc.
ConfigOptions
DatabaseFile
The SERVICES Menu
The Services Menu offers a variety of features that let you sort,
delete and copy records. In addition, the Services Menu allows
you to view the values of your indexed fields, as well as
providing access to the Utilities Menu, and the Configuration
Options Menu.
Sort Records
Sorts the records on the stack.
DELETE a Record
You can use the Delete command to delete the record currently
displayed on your screen. The deletion is permanent. It cannot
be recovered. You can use the Count command (F8) with the Delete
command to delete the COUNT number of records beginning with the
currently displayed record, moving down the stack.
COPY a Record
You can use the Copy command to make a copy of the record
currently displayed on your screen. This is handy if you want to
make changes to a record, but aren't sure whether the edited
version will be exactly what you want to keep. You can also use
the Count command (F8) with Copy to make several copies at one
time.
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UTILITIES menu (not a complete listing)
Backup
Restore
Transfer
Dictionary
BACKUP/RESTORE
The backup commands provided on the Utility menu are for moving
records and the dictionary to different databases and not for
general backup.
Please be aware all data entered into DayFlo TRACKER Lite will be
stored in a single DOS file along with all forms and reports. The
default file name is trackerl.ddb. It has a associate index file
(.dix) and a .dwa file for stack/files record pointers.
Therefore to backup your data you need to copy all three files for
each database you have (normally one). If these files are larger
than a diskette you must use a backup program. DayFlo TRACKER
Lite will recreate a .dwa file if you forget to back it up. If
this happens all your records will all be found in the files.
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SECTION 4 - Making a FORM
Creating FIELDNAMES.
MAKING a NEW FORM
Before you start building your form, you'll need to move all of
the Records on the stack to the files or go to a blank screen by
pressing F8, F10.
1. Press the cursor key labeled End.
The cursor should be in the top left-hand corner of the User Area.
We'll set the margin all the way to the left while we build the
form.
1. Press Ctrl-T to use the TabMrgn command.
2. Press L to select Left Margin.
CREATING FIELD NAMES
The first step in building a form is creating field names. The
title of a form is actually a field name. It appears on the top
line of the form. Form names and other frequently used fields are
usually placed in the Field Dictionary and given an index for
their values.
The FIELD DICTIONARY is DayFlo TRACKER Lite's collection of
often-used fields. When a field is placed in the Field
Dictionary, it is assigned a FIELD DEFINITION that affects
important characteristics of the field name and field values.
The FIELD DEFINITION includes:
- How a field name will appear in a record.
- Which interpretation is used for field values e.g. date, text.
- Whether to INDEX or not.
A record can be retrieved much more quickly from the files if it
contains a field that has an index of values.
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WARNING
DayFlo TRACKER Lite supports up to 30 indexed fields. The
database included with DayFlo TRACKER Lite has more than 30. This
is because we created it with the Professional version which
supports up to 100 indexed fields. We did not do this to trick
you. We did it to give you a database with many types of sample
records. Hence before adding an indexed field to this database you
first must delete the number of indexed fields to below 30. You
can do this by:
1) Marking unwanted fields for deletion (Dictionary command on
Utilities menu).
2) Then use the Pack command found on the Maintenance menu.
Please note fields beginning with an "&" are system fields
required by DayFlo TRACKER and cannot be deleted.
You can also create a new database and put in the desired fields,
forms and reports. Please also note you can move existing forms
and reports (and records) to another database by first issuing the
Get command on the appropriate field (&FORM NAME and &REPORT
FORMAT) to retrieve them. Then back them up using the Backup
Records command. Now switch to the new database (commands are
Services, DatabaseFile, Switch). Retrieve the forms/reports by
the Restore Records command.
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You'll need to use the Name command on the Edit Menu to create the
fields in the form. Let's begin:
1. Press Ctrl-N to begin the Name command and enter the new field.
Note that the status line indicates you are working in name
mode as shown below:
---------------FieldName----------
2. Press the F6 key three times to position the cursor at the
third tab stop, near the center of the first line on the
screen.
3. Type: DISTRIBUTOR Notice that the field name is highlighted as
you type.
4. Press <<ENTER>>
The following prompt displays:
Add DISTRIBUTOR to Field Dictionary? Yes No
5. Press Y for Yes to add this field to the dictionary.
The following prompt displays:
Interpretation: Text Number Date Yes/No
6. Press T for Text.
The following prompt displays:
Index Yes No
7. Press Y for Yes. A completion message displays on the message
line indicating that "DISTRIBUTOR" has been added to the Field
Dictionary.
You have just created a field name for a new field and placed the
field in the Field Dictionary! You also made an index for the
values of the new field so that records containing this field can
be retrieved quickly.
You can also add new fieldnames directly via the Dictionary
command found on the Utilities Menu.
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Finishing the Master Form
Now you can add other fields to the new Master Form. The Name
command can also be used to enter a field which is already in the
field dictionary. Use field names such as Company, Name and Phone
to make a sample Master Form.
DayFlo TRACKER Lite is freeform in nature allowing you to move the
fieldnames around after you have entered them.
After you add and position the fields where you want you can make
it into a master form called a BlankForm.
Then position the cursor where you would like it to start each
time you select a new form.
First reset the left margin to the column where it was earlier.
(Press Ctrl-T for TabMrgn, L)
1. Press F2 to return to the Main Menu.
2. Press B for BlankForms.
3. Press M for Make.
4. Type in the desired name.
Notice that the new Master Form is no longer on the stack. It has
been compressed into a Master Form record and filed along with the
other Master Forms. Also, the name of the new Master Form now
appears on the list of existing Master Forms. You can select a
BlankForm (copy) from this Master Form whenever you need it either
by the menus or via Alt F9, or Alt F10.
You can edit a Master Form by selecting it then performing
operations as above.
Please also note that Master Forms can contain textual data or
pre- entered values as well as fieldnames.
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ERROR MESSAGES
Error messages indicate that a problem or mistake has occurred or
may occur. An error can prevent the execution of a command. Error
messages display on the message line at the bottom of the screen
display.
&RECORD NAME not accepted -- command cancelled
DayFlo TRACKER tried to save the current record but it did not
contain an indexed field. You declined the entry of the indexed
system field "&RECORD NAME" in the record. The current command was
cancelled.
Application not installed
You have not connected an application to DayFlo TRACKER with the
Magic Key Configuration file (Alt-F2).
Bad file allocation table
See Disk error.B
Bad workspace memory address, quit and restart DayFlo TRACKER has
encountered a bad workspace memory address due to an unexpected
software or hardware problem. Quit and restart DayFlo TRACKER. See
also "STATUS=X/Y."
Beginning of record
You issued a command to go to the beginning of the record and you
are already there.
Blank record below stack is current record
You issued a command which brought you to the blank record at the
bottom of the stack.
Break not allowed at this point
You issued the Break command during a process that cannot be
interrupted.
Cannot access Application directory
The application directory you specified in the Magic Key
Configuration file (TRACKER.APL) is listed incorrectly or located
on the wrong drive. Check the name and location of the application
directory.
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Cannot access Application drive (i.e. c:)
The application drive you specified in the Magic Key Configuration
file (TRACKER.APL) is listed incorrectly or does not exist. Check
your hardware configuration.
Cannot create -- file named is current database
You issued the CreateDB command and entered a filename identical
to that of the database storage file now in use.
Cannot delete -- undo last edit storage full
You issued a Delete command. However, DayFlo TRACKER does not have
enough room to save the deleted material in case an Undo command
is required later. Delete smaller portions of the record and/or
clear some of the contents of the cut out holder.
Cannot escape beyond this point
You issued the Escape command during an action that cannot be
reversed or at a point where Escape is not allowed.
Cannot insert a columnar or formula item here
You tried to insert a columnar or formula item definition into an
existing Report Format where only a textual field definition is
allowed. Enter a textual field or Escape back to a previous prompt
to change the Report Format.
Cannot insert a textual item here
You tried to insert a textual item definition into an existing
Report Format where only a columnar or formula field definition is
allowed. Enter a columnar or formula field or Escape back to a
previous prompt to change the Report Format.
Cannot make blank record current
Due to some limitation, your attempt to create a new record
failed. Things to check are: How much disk storage space remains?
See also "Out of record storage space."
Cannot paste-keep with count=ALL
You issued the Paste command with the COUNT set to ALL, pasting
the top element in the cut out holder into the current record ALL
number of times. Set the COUNT to the desired number.
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Cannot undo last edit
You issued the Undo command when there is no preceding editing
command which can be "undone."
Cannot use Copy with count=ALL
The Copy command cannot duplicate the current record ALL times.
However, you may set count to a number other than ALL to copy the
current record COUNT times.
Cannot use Enter with count=ALL
You requested that <<ENTER>> be inserted in the record with the
COUNT set to ALL, repeating the command ALL number of times. Set
the COUNT to the desired number.
Characters per line is too small for current item definitions
You specified a value for the characters per line that is too
small to accommodate the largest line width in the Report Format.
Increase the number of characters per line or decrease the largest
width specified by the item definitions in the Report Format.
Characters per line is too small for current layout (titles)
You tried to decrease the characters per line to a number that is
smaller than the header, the footer, the title, or the columns
title in the Report Format. Enter a number that is consistent with
the four titles or adjust the titles and then the number of
characters per line.
Columns title exceeds characters per line
You tried to enter a columns title in a Report Format that is
longer than the current number of characters per line. Shorten the
columns title or increase the number of characters per line.
Command cancelled
Confirms the cancellation of a command.
Count ignored
You set the COUNT and then issued a command which does not use it.
The COUNT is reset to one.
CRC error
See Disk error.
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Current selection will overflow work area
You issued the Get command to retrieve too many records for the
stack. Limit is 2500.
Cutout holder is full
No space is available in the cutout holder. Clear some of the
contents of the cutout holder. Note that large deletions may also
reduce the space available in the cutout holder. Clear it.
Database is full, maximum number of records reached
You have created the maximum number of records permitted in a
database. Delete some records.
Dictionary full
The field dictionary is full. To make room for more definitions,
mark some of the definitions for deletion, then use UpdateDB to
delete the definitions.
Disk error
DayFlo TRACKER received an error code from DOS while attempting to
read or write one of the disk drives. Try the requested operation
again. If the problem persists, Suggest immediate backup, and stop
using DayFlo TRACKER until the disk problem is corrected.
DOS file not found
The requested DOS file cannot be found. Check to see if you have
typed the desired pathname correctly, specified the correct
directory, and loaded the correct disk.
DOS memory allocation error, quit and reboot (Ctrl-Alt-Del)
DayFlo TRACKER encountered a DOS memory allocation error. Quit
DayFlo TRACKER, and reboot (Ctrl-Alt-Del) your computer.
DOS (or hardware) error: Retry Ignore Cancel
This message appears on the command line. A description of the
error condition appears on the message line. Correct the error
condition, if possible, and press R to Retry or C to Cancel the
current command.
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Field definition marked for deletion
You tried to Mark a field definition for deletion which has
already been "marked."
Field index inconsistent with field dictionary
The database has detected an inconsistency between the contents of
a field index and the dictionary definition of a field. Issue the
UpdateDB command.
Field name already exists
You were asked to supply the name of a new field, and you entered
a field name that already exists. Enter a new field name.
Field name not found
You were asked to supply the name or number of an existing field,
and you entered a name that does not exist.
Field name or value cannot be edited
You tried to edit a system field name or value which is protected
(e.g., a field name like "&FORM NAME".
File is not a database file
DayFlo TRACKER has just attempted to change databases and cannot
read the database file selected.
File missing; reinstall software
One of the program files DayFlo TRACKER requires is not on the
disk or is not in the proper directory. Reinstall DayFlo TRACKER.
Form does not exist
You entered the name or number of a form that does not exist.
Enter an existing form name or number.
Form no longer contains an indexed field
You have deleted all indexed fields in a Master Form. Add an
indexed field to the form.
General Failure reading/writing device . . .
See Disk error.
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Header exceeds characters per line
You tried to enter a header in a Report Format that exceeds the
current number of characters per line. Shorten the header or
increase the number of characters per line.
Illegal command when setting marked area
You issued a Mark command. Then you tried to issue a command that
does not use a "marked" area, or you attempted to type into the
"marked" area. You can cancel the "mark" by reissuing the Mark
command.
Illegal date value
You entered an illegal date format. Enter an acceptable date
format (e.g., 6/7/87, 2-13-87, 11.25.86, 01/02/86, 081187).
Illegal field name or number
You entered a field number which is not currently defined, or you
specified a field name which does not meet DayFlo TRACKER
requirements for field names.
Illegal memory address, quit and restart
DayFlo TRACKER has encountered a hardware or software error. Quit
and restart DayFlo TRACKER. See STATUS==X/Y.
Illegal menu choice
You pressed a key which is not highlighted on the menu or is not
functional at this time.
Illegal name or number
You entered a number that is not on the list, or you have entered
a name that is not valid.
Illegal number of lines
You entered a number of lines per page in the Printer Page Layout
(ConfigOptions) that is either not a number or the number is too
large or too small.
Illegal number of lines per page
You entered a number of lines per page in Edit Options that is
either not a number or the number is too large or too small.
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Incorrect stack position for reporting
The Report command extracts the data from the records on the
stack. This message indicates that there are no records on the
stack, (use GET first) or that COUNT records were specified and
there are not COUNT records available on the stack to use.
Insufficient database storage file space to restore records
You issued the Restore Records command but there is insufficient
disk space to hold the records.
Insufficient database storage file space to restore backup
Same as above.
Insufficient records to satisfy COUNT
You issued a command with COUNT set. There were not enough records
in the stack to satisfy the requested COUNT.
Internal error
The working copy of your software is damaged. Reinstall.
Invalid name or number
You entered a number that is not on the list, or you have entered
a name that is not valid.
Last field of record
You tried to issue Next Field (Tab or F6) when the cursor is
already at the last field in the record.
Left margin reached
You tried to move past the left-hand margin. Release themargin and
then reissue the command.
Lines per page is too small for current layout
You tried to decrease the number of Lines per Page in the Report
Layout which would not leave enough room for the title, header,
footer and margins. Enter a large number or reduce the number of
lines needed by the page layout.
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Memory fault at aaa.bbb XXXXh.
DayFlo TRACKER has encountered an internal error due to an
unexpected software or hardware problem. You may have to go to a
backup/and or use the options on Maintenance Menu or contact
customer support.
No cutouts in cutout holder
You issued the Paste command when there are no cutouts to paste.
No help topics available
You have issued the Alt-F1 command (Personal Help) and there are
no Personal Help records available for viewing.
No more space in record
The current record has reached its maximum size (32,000 bytes).
Copy the current record. Then delete fields or values from each
record to make space for new data.
No records meet Get criteria
DayFlo TRACKER cannot find any records that meet the Get
conditions you specified. Select different conditions.
Out of index storage space
See "Out of record storage space."
Out of indexes
You tried to add or change a dictionary definition when the index
is full. Mark other definitions for deletion to make room or
change the field definition to non-indexed. (Note: Definitions
marked for deletion are not actually deleted until you issue the
UpdateDB command.)
Out of memory, quit and restart
DayFlo TRACKER is out of memory due to an unexpected software or
hardware problem. Quit and restart.
Out of record storage space
You tried to create a new record, but insufficient disk storage
space remains.
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PC device error continuation rejected -- command cancelled
An error condition was detected while communicating with DOS.
Printer continuation rejected -- command cancelled
An error condition was detected while printing. The current
command was cancelled.
Right margin reached
You tried to move past the right-hand margin. Release the margin
and then reissue the command.
Value required
You pressed Enter without entering a valid field value for Get.
Warning: Blank record removed from stack
You issued a command which caused a blank top record to be removed
from the stack.
Warning: Count not fully satisfied
You set a COUNT for a command which cannot be repeated the
specified number of times.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware:
IBM (or IBM compatible) Personal Computer PS/2,
286, 386, 486, AT, XT,
with a double-sided diskette drive.
A Fixed Disk drive.
At least 448K bytes of available memory (RAM). Additional memory
will increase performance.
A monochrome, color, EGA or VGA monitor.
Printer (optional) - DayFlo TRACKER Lite supports a large number
of popular printers.
Software:
MS-DOS OR PC-DOS Version 3.0 or higher and DayFlo TRACKER Lite
diskettes.
Data Management Specifications:
-Up to 5,000 records per database
(incl. BlankForms and Reports)
-Up to 32,000 characters per field or record
-All fields can be variable length
-Sort on up to 10 keys
-Multiple values up to 101 per field
-Up to 30 separate indexes (record or database)
-Up to 15 non indexed fields in dictionary
-Up to 70 fields total.
-Report Writer performs calculations up to 15 digit accuracy
Please note that more advanced versions (The Professional Series)
are available which include such features as boolean searches,
macros, import/export and larger capacities. Data Sharing multi-
user versions are also available for all popular networks.
IBM PC/XT/AT/PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM
Lotus 1-2-3 is a registered trademark of Lotus Development
Corporation
WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corporation
Dbase is a registered trademark of Borland Corporation
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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Direct telephone support is provided STRICTLY for REGISTERED USERS
ONLY. However, if you have not registered but are considering to
do so and have questions please feel free to get in touch by FAX
or mail. A sample form is provided below.
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