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- - PC-File, Version 7.0 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
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- D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
- A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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- Last updated: January, 1993
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- This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
- the PC-File package.
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- Program Information:
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- File Name for BBSs
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- We have sent 3 360k floppies so that you can create 3 separate files
- for downloading or, if you wish, you can create 1 large zipped file.
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- For consistency and to help users locate the files, we suggest you use
- the following file names:
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- PCF70A.ZIP PC-File Version 7.0, Disk One
- PCF70B.ZIP PC-File Version 7.0, Disk Two
- PCF70C.ZIP PC-File Version 7.0, Disk Three
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- If you wish to use 1 large file, please use
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- PCF70.ZIP PC-File Version 7.0
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- If the program is compressed using some other file compression
- method, then please use the name "PCF70" with the appropriate
- extension (PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.).
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- Keywords:
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- Database, Non-programmable, DOS, Labels, Mailing List, GUI, Menu
- driven, Relational retrieve, Relational Post, Search/Query, Bar
- Code.
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- Category:
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- Database Manager, Non-programmable
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- Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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- PC-File 7.0. Database Manager, Database, Nonprogrammable, Labels,
- Mailing list, GUI, relational retrieve, DOS Relational post,
- Search/Query, Bar Code.
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- Short description
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- PC-File 7.0 has a Graphical User Interface! Organize, retrieve
- and manipulate information with buttons, scroll bars, pull-down
- menus and dialog boxes. Analyze data with relational retrieve,
- relational posting, search/query, duplicate record check and global
- update. Print mailing labels, mail merge letters, custom reports,
- charts & graphs. Bar code printer support, macros, full mouse
- support, spell checker, multiple views, data validation!
- Requires hard drive and 450K available RAM.
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- Long Description:
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- If you can push a button, you can run PC-File 7.0. The controls of
- this database are graphical and logical. Want to create a new
- database? Just pull down a menu. Need to print 1,000 labels?
- Look. Point. Click. Done. Finding a record is as simple as
- knowing left from right. No other database provides this many
- features in such a simple-to-use format.
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- If you've ever used a database before, you'll be able to run PC-
- File the first time you see it. And what will you see? Buttons,
- scroll bars, pull down menus and dialog boxes. All the simple,
- visual tools that allow you to take advantage of its powerful
- features.
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- What makes PC-File so popular? It does just what you want a
- database to do: store, organize, retrieve, manipulate and update
- information. Whether it's your mailing list or your membership
- list. Your clients, customers or contacts. Sales, inventory,
- expenses, payables and receivables, even your hobby
- collection....PC-File can keep a record of it. Up to one billion
- records in all!
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- Relational Retrieve reads data from other databases. Relational
- Posting updates any number of databases. Search/Query retrieves
- specific data, browses or even conducts a phonetic "sounds like"
- search. Duplicate Record Check allows you to list, find and delete
- duplicate records. Global Update makes changes to all or some of
- your records.
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- Labels: Print mailing labels, rolodex cards or even quick
- "snapshot" labels from just one record. Letters: Mail merge from
- letters, payment notices, personalized product or sales
- announcements and more. Charts/Graphs: Produce bar charts, line,
- pie and scatter graphs. Autodialer: Dial any phone number from
- your database automatically. Custom Reports: Arrange report test
- and data any way you like.
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- Other powerful features:
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- o Multiple views of your database
- o Bar Code Printer Support
- o Spell checking built in
- o Macros
- o Pop-Up Help Screens
- o Calculator
- o New data validation features
- o Password Protection
- o Full Mouse Support
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- System Requirements: IBM PC, XT, AT or PS/2 or compatible, hard
- disk, DOS 3.0 or higher and 450K available RAM. Autodialing: Hayes
- compatible modem and serial port. Graphics: CGA, EGA, VGA or
- Hercules card.
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- Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
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- PC Week, May 14, 1990
- Rated the #1 flat filer by PC Week. "PC-File emerged as the most
- powerful flat filer."
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- PC-Magazine, June 26, 1990, Editor's Choice Award
- "I was able to generate reports and graphs within a few minutes
- after running the program for the first time."
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- "A program you can't do without."
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- "You can be up and running with (it) in a snap...The program
- itself...is easy to use."
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- Computer Shopper, February 1992
- "PC-File's easy interface, coupled with its cheap price and
- powerful features, make it a good choice for small businesses".
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- Home Office Computing, December, 1991, Four Star Rating
- "Few programs in recent years have offered as much power for the
- price as PC-File."
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- "Most people will find everything they need in this...PC standard."
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- Byte, October 1991
- "A Windows-like interface and better file search and macro
- capabilities highlight PC-File...a dBase compatible flat-file
- database."
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- PC-Computing November, 1991
- "If you need to design a database quickly and with little fuss but
- don't need a programming language, PC-File is an excellent choice.
- It's particularly well suited for beginners and intermediate users
- because it's easy to use and has online help and good
- documentation."
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- Registration Information:
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- When you register your copy
- * You receive the most current copy of the program
- * You receive the printed manual (typeset and bound, over 650 pages)
- * Notification of updates and new products
- * Inexpensive updates (typically 1/3 the retail price)
- * Periodic special price offers (for our registered users only)
- * Your input and ideas help shape future products
- * A sense of pride and ownership, by having honestly participated
- in the Shareware revolution
- * The satisfaction of helping to keep software prices down, by
- supporting a distribution method which doesn't depend on expensive
- advertising campaigns
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- You can either register directly with ButtonWare by printing out
- the order form or by purchasing a registered copy from a software
- dealer. Some of the larger dealers offering ButtonWare products
- are listed in the Shareware Message screen. If you purchase from a
- dealer, please be sure to send in your registration card.
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- Author/Publisher Information:
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- ButtonWare is a small software company owned and operated by
- Jim Button.
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- At ButtonWare we believe that our most important resource is our
- customers. This concept is fundamental to our approach to product
- development, production and marketing.
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- ButtonWare has been producing top quality computer software at
- reasonable prices, continuously since 1982.
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- Please feel free to contact me (Jim Button) at any time if you have
- any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at
- the following address:
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- Jim Button
- ButtonWare
- PO Box 96058
- Bellevue, WA 98009-4469
- USA
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- I can also be reached electronically as follows:
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- FAX: (206) 454-1838
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- CompuServe: 76004,1532
- Internet: 76004.1532@COMPUSERVE.COM
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