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- README.1ST file for EZ-DB Ver 1.0
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- Installation .................................. 2
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- Description ................................... 2
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- Possible Problems & Answers ................... 3
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- List of Files ................................. 3
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- How to Order .................................. 4
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- About Petrie Software ......................... 4
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- INSTALL EZ-DB
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- We have created a program called install.exe. This program was
- developed so it would be easier to install our software.
- EZ-DB.!XE and CREATE.!XE are compressed files. By running the
- install program you will unpack these files to the location
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- You must run the install program to unpack these files.
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- If you have a problem installing this software please call
- (508) 393-1732 to talk to us or leave a message.
- By using the same number and a modem you can also access our BBS.
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- The install menu will give you 5 options explained below.
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- 1. about Petrie Software Tells about my company
- 2. registration Informs you on how to register
- 3. whats new Other Products offered by Petrie S.
- 4. install A program that copies our software
- 5. exit to dos Leaves install and exits to dos
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- Description
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- EZ-DB ver 1.0 is a simple database program that is easy to use but has
- very powerful tools associated with it. These features include:
- create your own personal database, search for certain or multiple
- criteria using relational & logical operators, re-index the data file,
- and a full print selection. This database holds up to 2 billion
- records. You would use EZ-DB for keeping track of your personal and or
- business data, mailing lists, mailing labels, and much more. EZ-DB is
- also equipped with an editor so that you may create personalized
- letters, form letters and labels for the use with your data.
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- Possible Problems & Answers EZ-DB
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- Please read the file EZ-DB.DOC. EZ-DB.DOC is a text file that was
- written to hold all of the information that you would need to run
- these programs efficiently.
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- PROBLEM: On start up of EZ-DB you receive an error message: Error
- opening database file customer.dbf.
- ANSWER: The default file that comes with EZ-DB was not found.
- Use the CREATE function and create a new dbf file.
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- PROBLEM: If you created a new dbf file and EZ-DB does not start it:
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- ANSWER: When starting EZ-DB you must put the new dbf file name in
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- EZ-DB filename.dbf
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- List of Files
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- These are the files that are associated with EZ-DB ver 1.0.
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- README.1ST A simple informational text file
- INSTALL.EXE Install program that unpacks and copies
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- EZ-DB.!XE Packed file holding EZ-DB.EXE
- CREATE.!XE Packed file holding CREATE.EXE
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- EZ-DB.EXE The main executable file after being unpacked
- EZ-DB.INI Init file, holds info for use by EZ-DB
- EZ-DB.DOC Detailed information text file for EZ-DB
- CREATE.EXE Function for creating database files. unpacked
- CUSTOMER.DBF Sample database file for EZ-DB
- CUSTOMER.NDX Sample index file for EZ-DB
- CUSTOMER.BAK Backup of sample file for EZ-DB
- SAMPLE.LTR Example for the use of the editor & functions
- ORDER.FRM Registration form, simple text file
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- How to Order
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- Either use the file ORDER.FRM or located at the end of EZ-DB.DOC.
- Please fill out entire form and send to:
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- Petrie Software Co.
- P.O. Box 904
- Northboro, MA. 01532
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- VoiceMail / BBS (508) 393-1732
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- About Petrie Software
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- Hello, my name is Daniel Petrie and I am the president of Petrie
- Software. We are a company interested in marketing programs with new
- and bright ideas.
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- If you or someone you know creates utilities, games, databases etc..
- please contact me and learn how I can help your cause.
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- Marketing software is not an easy job, it takes a lot of time and
- resources. If you don't know how or just don't have the time give us
- a call.
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- Remember that if you made it for a reason then someone else could use
- it for the same reason. Let it do more than just sit on your PC.
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- Thank You
- Daniel Petrie
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