Database Master - Version 2.0(102) 1991 By Stephen Evans  

 1. Loading and starting Database Master
 a.  When Database Master has loaded you will see a file select box,
     this is where you select the Database you wants to use or 
     create a new one.  To create a new database type in the new 
     database file name and press return.
 b.  You will now be asked for the full database name, and then the
     field names and sizes.  If you don't wants to use all 20 fields
     enter all the fields you need then when it asks for the next field
     name just press return.
 c.  Now it will go off and create you Database.
        Files used are : - {Filename}.DBM      (Master File)
                           {Filename}.DBMF     (Field File)
                           {Filename}.DBMD     (Record Data File)
                           {Filename}.DBMI     (Index File)                                                {Filename}.DBMV     (Version File)

2. The Main Menu
a.  Shows as :   1. Record File
                 2. Database Setup
                 3. Reports
                 4. Field Setup
                 5. Utilities
                 6. Exit

i)   Record File
     Record File is where you add/edit/delete your database records,
      when you have entered this options you will see a line like the
      following : (A)dd, (C)hange, (V)iew.
     Yes you have guest that selecting A will let to add a record
      and C will let you change a record.  The View Command shows 
      you all the records in a one line summary.
     On adding a record or changing you will see Any Change? at the
      bottom of the screen, When you are here a select a number of 
      one of you fields you are able to edit it.
     Also at this point if you type in 'DELETE' you can delete the 
      Record.
ii)  Database Setup
     The following Menu will appear.
                  1. Change Index
                  2. Rebuild Index
                  3. Delete Database
                  4. Database Sizes
                  5. Program Account
                  6. Clear Database Fields
                  7. Edit New Database
                  8. Exit

     1. Change Index - When using the change option in 'Record File'
                        You are able to search on any field, this is 
                        where you set it up. Just Select the field 
                        number you want to use.
     2. Rebuild Index - The above chains into this routine, old versions
                         you had to run manually.
     3. Delete Database - If you want to delete the database you are 
                           using then select this.
     4. Database Size - Here you can see how many records are in use,
                         deleted,sorted,index use and the file name.
     5. Program Account - This holds where the AMOS Program run file
                           are kept. Eg. SYS:
                                           Programs/
     6. Clear Database Fields - Clears all Records from the Database.
     7. Edit New Database - Close Existing Database and open a new one.


 Database Master - Version 2.0(102) 1991 By Stephen Evans  

iii) Reports
     Menu Shows - 1. Detailed Report
                  2. Summary Report

     a) Detailed Report print out the all the database and all the fields
         to printer or screen.
     b) Summary Report prints out all the database but just selected fields.

iv)  Field Setup
     First you can select a field number to change (1-20) or select 'A' to
      add a new field.
     When changing a field you may change the following:
       a) Field Name
       b) Field Size - If smaller then previous data will be losted.
       c) Read Password
       d) Write Password
      The password options id used in Record File where if a password is
       set you are only able to a) See the data in that field,
                                b) Change the data in that field.
     Selecting 'A' to add a new you will be asked the above for the new 
      field details.
     
v)   Utilities
     Menu shows - 1. Passwords
                  2. Reorg Database
                  3. Sort Index
                  4. Export Data

     a) Passwords - All the main menu options can have passwords, this
                     is where you enter them.
     b) Reorg Database - This removes all records flagged as delete in the 
                          database.
     c) Sort Index - Sorts the index field in order.
     d) Exports Data - Puts the database contents in a ascii format file.
                        A record per line, in which each field is separated
                        by a comma.
      

Thanks To Gary Kirby For Drawing The Database Icon.
Also Thanks To Jeremy Perriman For Helping In Creating The Starting Logo.

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