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- SEARCH-N-STORE 3.2
- VERSION DATE : 04/11/1994
- (C) 1992-1994 Shawn Anderson
- PO Box 1481
- Milan IL 61264-1481
- CompuServe 73362,2377
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- OVERVIEW ≥
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- SEARCH-N-STORE is really much more than just a card file. It is a
- network ready database with lots of search options and flexibility.
- Version 3.2 has a few minor bug fixes and improvements, mostly
- clean-up work for the distributed version. SEARCH-N-STORE was written
- in MicroSoft Visual Basic for DOS, version 1.0. The indexing and
- networking capabilities are from EllTech Development's E-TREE Plus
- data management library. If you are a BASIC programmer, EllTech
- has some great stuff! You can contact EllTech at 800-553-1327.
- The included files are :
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- SNS.EXE - The program file
- SNS.DOC - This file
- EUTIL.EXE - Database manipulation utility for created file
- EUTIL and its documentation are included with
- permission from EllTech Development.
- EUTIL.DOC - Documentation for EUTIL.EXE
- README.TXT - (optional) If present, contains information on the
- latest release of Search-N-Store that may not be in
- SNS.DOC or the printed manual (for registered versions).
- RESISTER.TXT - A registration form for Search-N-Store.
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- HOW IT WORKS ≥
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- Using SEARCH-N-STORE is straight forward, but here are some points
- to remember :
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- *INSTALLATION : Just copy SNS.EXE to a sub-directory on your
- hard disk. EUTIL.EXE is really only needed on the server machine
- or made available to your network administrator for external data
- file manipulation (see EUTIL.DOC).
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- *DATA FILE PATH NAME : This is the DOS PATH of where the data file
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- will be created and kept. If you are a single user, this can be
- anywhere on your hard disk.
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- *NETWORK USERS : There are a couple of ways to use SNS on a network. The
- most straight forward way is to copy the programs files to the server's
- hard disk, allowing each workstation to access the program file. When you
- start SNS the first time, you will be prompted for a 'data path'. This is
- the location that the data file for SNS will be created and maintained.
- This path is kept in the file SNSDP.DAT. If everyone on your network is
- running SNS from the server, the path name should be something like
- "\data" (omitting a drive specification). You would run SNS by first
- logging on the the network drive (F:, for example) and sub-directory for
- F: (say, F:\SNS). Your DOS prompt would be F:\SNS. Then type SNS and
- press enter. You can also copy the SNS.EXE program file to EACH
- workstation, most likely in a subdirectory (C:\SNS for example). When you
- are prompted for the data file path name, give the entire path name,
- including a drive specification, ie: F:\DATA. This can be a unique drive
- name for each workstation (Drive F: on Bob's machine is Drive G: on
- Sue's). This will also allow you to keep different databases active, by
- specifing different drive names; ie : F:\DATA for accounting database
- H:\DATA for sales database. Only valid paths will be accepted.
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- *USING THE PROGRAM : SEARCH-N-STORE uses one data file (SNS.DAT) with
- three indices. In other words, the data file is kept sorted four
- different ways. They are by NAME, CITY, STATE, and NUL,
- which is the raw order that the data was entered. Indexed data
- files are very fast and befitting to large lists of information.
- To move around the screen, you can TAB to the next field, SHIFT-TAB
- to the previous field, or just click with the mouse. The MEMO field
- is the large square on the upper right of the screen. It can hold
- up to 512k of alpha-numeric data. It will scroll down if necessary.
- To enter a new record, just type in the data fields. The only field
- that HAS to be filled in is the NAME field. The command buttons are as
- follows :
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- SAVE : Saves a new record, or updates changes made to an old
- record.
- NEXT : (RIGHT ARROW) Moves to the next record in the data base,
- sorted by the current index. A record must already be showing
- before you can use this button.
- PREVIOUS : (LEFT ARROW) Moves to the previous record in the data
- base, sorted by the current index. A record must already be
- showing before you can use this button.
- PRINT : Gives you sort and print range options, allowing you to
- print as much or as little as you want.
- SEARCH : Search allows for different sort & search options.
- Pick the type of sort from the list at the left (Name
- city, or state). Then, either choose BEGINNING
- for the first record in the current sort order, END
- for the last record in the current sort order, or type
- in search criterion and choose go. For instance, to
- find the first city that starts with S, choose the
- CITY index and type S in the input field, then press
- go. You will get the first city starting with S. You
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- may put as criteria much in the search field as you
- wish. If you pick the KEY FIELD or STRING SEARCH,
- SEARCH-N-STORE will compile a list that matches your
- criteria, and then you may choose from that list.
- KEY FIELD looks at the KEY FIELD fields, and String
- Search looks at the memo field. For instance, if you
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- pick STRING SEARCH and type FAX in the input field,
- you will get a listing of all the records that have
- the word FAX in the memo field. It also works with
- parts of words. For instance, the search key word AR
- would get you CAR, BAR, ARK, TELE MARKETING, or
- anything else with AR in it. STRING SEARCH is case
- sensitive, the others are not.
- NAME LIST : Compiles an alphabetic list of all the records in
- the database by the NAME field. You then may choose
- from this list. If you are on A and the name you are
- looking for starts with F then you can press the F key
- and you will immediately go to the first name of the
- list that starts with F.
- CLEAR : The CLEAR button clears out all the current
- information displayed, but does not delete any
- information.
- DELETE : The DELETE button deletes the currently displayed
- record for the data file.
- EXIT : Exits the program.
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- PATH NAME : Used to specify the DOS PATH that SEARCH-N-STORE uses to
- find the data file. You must exit SEARCH-N-STORE and re-start
- for this to take effect.
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- QUICK SEARCH : For a quick name search, just type in one or more
- letters in the record NAME field, followed by an '*', and press TAB
- or click on another field. This will bring up the first closest
- match. For example, SHA* + tab could be used to find a record
- closest to SHAWN ANDERSON SoftWare!
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- HINTS : A disk-cache will greatly improve the speed performance of
- SEARCH-N-STORE. Also, a mouse is highly recommended.
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- If erroneous error or unexplained record locks show up, please use
- EUTIL to rebuild the database (see EUTIL.DOC). Power surges or dips,
- network problems, or other problems can corrupt a database. Also
- remember, on a network, only one person can access a single record at a
- time. When you bring up a record, it 'locks' all other users from
- accessing that record. When you save, clear, delete, move to
- another record, or exit the program, the record is 'unlocked' and
- any one else can access it.
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- PROGRAM REGISTRATION ≥
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- This program is being distributed as shareware. Shareware is
- described below. The registration fee is $50.00 (U.S.). By
- becoming a registered user, you will get :
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- 1) Free upgrades and tech support for 6 months
- Tech support through mail,phone or CompuServe E-Mail.
- 2) A printed manual
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- The registered version is identical to the distributed version.
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- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE ≥
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- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
- before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
- using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
- differ on details -- some request registration while others
- require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
- registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
- using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
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- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
- and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
- exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
- programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
- of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
- and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
- distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
- and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
- specific group. For example, some authors require written
- permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
- Shareware.
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- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
- should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
- whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
- fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
- And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
- has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
- product, you don't pay for it.
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- DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
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- Users of SEARCH-N-STORE must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
- "SEARCH-N-STORE is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
- warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
- the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
- The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
- quential, which may result from the use of SEARCH-N-STORE."
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- SEARCH-N-STORE is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
- to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
- friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
- another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
- provide personal computer users with quality software without
- high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
- continue to develop new products. If you find this program
- useful and find that you are using SEARCH-N-STORE and continue to use
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- SEARCH-N-STORE after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
- istration payment of $50.00 to Shawn Anderson. The $50.00
- registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
- computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like
- a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
- number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
- location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
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- being used at one location while it's being used at another.
- Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
- same time.
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- Commercial users of SEARCH-N-STORE must register and pay for their
- copies of SEARCH-N-STORE within 30 days of first use or their license
- is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by con-
- tacting Shawn Anderson.
- Anyone distributing SEARCH-N-STORE for any kind of remuneration must
- first contact Shawn Anderson at the address below for authorization.
- This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
- recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
- shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
- SEARCH-N-STORE immediately (However Shawn Anderson must still be advised
- so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
- version of SEARCH-N-STORE.).
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- You are encouraged to pass a copy of SEARCH-N-STORE along to your
- friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
- copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users
- will receive a copy of the latest version of the SEARCH-N-STORE
- system.
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- Shawn Anderson is :
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- Shawn Anderson
- PO BOX 1481
- MILAN IL 61264-1481
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- Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
- shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
- shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
- member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
- help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
- not provide technical support for members' products. Please write
- to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
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