R_BASE DATABASE PROGRAM
                         By Robert Curtis

VERSION 1.0                                            FEBRUARY 1991
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                        GENERAL INFORMATION

     R_BASE is a ram based database program.   It therefore is quick 
and efficient.   It has a capacity of 750 records per datafile.  All 
record  information is entered and displayed in  pre-defined  dialog 
box.  



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                               MENU

     DESK         |  FILE         |  CREATE        |  REPORT
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
|About My Program |Load Database  |Create Database |Create Format |
|-----------------|Save Database  |Modify Database |Select Format |
|Your Accessories |Close Database |Delete Database |Select Fonts  |
|_________________|---------------|________________|Type Of Report|
                  |Show Database  |                |Make Report   |
                  |Add Records    |                |______________|
                  |---------------|
                  |Quit Program   |
                  |_______________|


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                        DESK-About My Program

     If you click on the selection 'About My Program' under the DESK 
MENU, a dialog box will appear on the screen.  In this dialog box is 
the copyright information,  shareware notice, and the version number 
of the program copy you have.



                       DESK-Your Accessories

     These  are the accessories you loaded when first booted up  the 
computer.



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                         FILE-Load Database

     This  option opens and loads two different  files.   The  first 
file  is  the configuration file(.RDB).  This  file  contains  Title 
string,  Field Name, Field Size, and Database Size information.  The 
second  file is the actual database file(.DAT).  This file  contains 
only  database record information.  Both these files must be in  the 
same directory.
                         FILE-Save Database

     This option saves and closes both the configuration  file(.RDB) 
and  the database file(.DAT).   This option brings up  the  standard 
file  selecter,  so  it is possible to save the files  to  different 
names than when they were opened.



                        FILE-Close Database

     USE WITH CAUTION!!!   This options closes all files.   It  does 
not save any data!   Use this option only if you do not want to save 
any of the new data entered.



                         FILE-Show Database

     This option displays the first record of the database.
               Within dialog.
          -MORE   Displays more dialog button options.
          -PREV   Displays previous record. Disabled on 1st record.
          -NEXT   Displaya next record. Disabled on last record.
          -SORT   Allows you to sort database by any field.
          -FIND   Allows you to find any record by any field.
          -EDIT   Allows you to edit record currently displayed.
          -QUIT   Quits dialog.

          -MORE   Displays original set of button options.
          -BEGIN  Takes you to the first record in the database.
          -END    Takes you to the last record in the database.
          -PRINT  Prints the currently displayed record.
          -FIND   Allows you to find any record by any field.
          -DELETE Toggles Delete flag. Takes effect during save.
          -QUIT   Quits dialog.



                          FILE-Add Records

     This option is used to add new records to the database.
               Within dialog.
          -NEXT  Continues adding new records to database.
          -Quit  Quits adding new records to database.



                         FILE-Quit Program

     This option closes all files, quits the program and returns you 
to the Desktop.

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                       CREATE-Create Database

     This option is used to create new databases.   A database  must 
be 'created' before it can be loaded and used. Just follow prompts.



                       CREATE-Modify Database

     This   option  is  used  to  modify  the   configuration   file 
information.  You  can change field names,  field  size,  and  title 
string information.



                       CREATE-Delete Database

     USE WITH CAUTION!!!   This option deletes two files.  The first 
file  is  the  configuration file(.RDB).   The second  file  is  the 
database file(.DAT).


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                        REPORT-Create Format

     This option allows you to create your own report format.  First 
choose the fields that you want included in your report,(Default  is 
all  fields  and field names selected) then you have  the option  to 
change  carriage  returns after each field.(Default  is  a  carriage 
return after each field.)



                        REPORT-Select Format

     This option allows you to select format for your report. If you 
choose  'ALL',  it  will  use the built-in format  which  print  all 
fields,   field  names,   and  button  field  data.  If  you  choose 
'SELECTIVE',  then  it  will use the format you  created  using  the 
'Create Format' option. (Default is 'ALL'.)



                        REPORT-Select Fonts  

     This option allows you to change printer setup.  It uses  Epson 
printer  codes.   It also allows you to enter a set of manual  codes 
for those who do not have an Epson compatible printer. Not selecting 
a font button will shut it off.



                       REPORT-Type Of Report

     This option allows you to change the default 'SELECTIVE' report 
type.  (Default is 'SEARCH".)  You can compare any field to an input 
string, or you can compare two fields of the same record.



                         REPORT-Make Report

     This option allows you to 'print' a report. Reports can be sent 
to printer or to a disk file(.RPT).