November 3, 1991

     USE OF DISK CACHING SOFTWARE

     Recently, several users began commenting on an apparent bug related to
     the printing of records.  Some users (most) had no trouble, while
     others could only get partial printouts.  After many nights of
     hair-pulling it was discovered that programs compiled using Clipper
     don't like disk caching software!  Gee, and all along I thought that
     I'd done something wrong!!!

     Beginning with v3.63 file buffers are forced to clear before and after
     disk I/O.  Depending on the way in which the caching software resides
     and controls RAM this should solve the problem.  If it doesn't, get in
     touch with me and let me know what software you are using.  Then set
     up Scanner Buff! in a batch file that disables your caching software.
     This should work for all users.

     I have done some additional coding in this area of the program to ensure
     consistency and I hope that no other problems exist.  I have tested the
     program under all DOS versions from 3.0 and above.

     I depend on bug reports, so please don't hesitate to get in touch with
     me.

     There have also been reports of trouble adding records when using DOS
     4.01 and above.  I have not yet solved this problem because I don't
     even know where to look!  I am in the process of upgrading the
     compiler being used and this may take variations of DOS into account.
     Again, if you are having trouble let me know even if you're not a
     registered user!!!  I cannot solve the problem if I don't know that it
     exists.