
06-15-89
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 V2.7 Released. Supports multiple .cfg files. Enter the name on the command
 line in the batch file or from the dos prompt:

 PD.EXE  PDBASE.cfg        /L

Above entry uses the .cfg file "pdbase.cfg" in local mode. In the batch file,
leave out the "/L".





05-21-89 @ 18:20
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OOPS!! Sorry folks for the baud rate problems above 2400 baud. I have them
fixed thanks to Dave Steinman of the Miami PC Consultant BBS, 305-770-1132.
9600/2400/1200

Also, the problem with items not supposed to be displayed by a given search
being displayed has been corrected.

******************************************************************************
* You Must ensure your Manufacturer field (field 1) is capitalized and sorted*
* prior to indexing the database with the INDEX.EXE file.                    *
******************************************************************************


03-21-89 at 19:00
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   This is a public release of V2.2 of my Product Database Door. (PDBase)
Although not crippled in any way, this version has the field positions
hard-coded into the program and the indexing utility. In a few days (or less),
I will have the totally customized version available.

Version 2.2 has some serious enhancements over the last public release which
was version 1.5. V2.2 now incorporates indexed file searches whereas v1.5 and
earlier merely searched sequentially in memory. Memory consumption by V2.2 is
approximately 105K (or less).

To get going with this version do the following.

1. Examine the sample "pdbase.cfg" file AND the two sample data input files
   accompanying the "PDBASE22.ZIP" file. Note that the field lengths in the
   sample files are the exact length you MUST have your data input TEXT files
   edited to.
    ------------------------------

2. Here is the NEW PDBASE.CFG file layout:

The Programme's Inn     ' Your BBS Name
Rooster Pierce          ' The sysop's name
cdsold                  ' The name of the first data file (PRIMARY File)
coast2                  ' The Name of The second file ("NONE" if no 2nd file)
Product.txt             ' Title of your Business Information File
C:\qb\pcboard.sys       ' Path to PCBoard.sys
Coast Dental Specials for March, 1989   ' Description of file 1 contents
Coast Dental Complete Supply Listing    ' File 2 contents ("NONE" if not used)
 MFG    ITEM                           UNIT  COAST    KENT   SCHEIN   DARBY
 MFR        NUMBER     ITEM                           UNIT  PRICE
 ^^^    ^^^^^^^^^      ^^^^            ^^^^  ^^^^^  ^^^^^^   ^^^^^^   ^^^^^
 The last two lines are the headers for each of your data files. They should
 correspond with the data in your fields.
   --------------------------------

3. Sample Data files and HARD-Coded Field lengths for this version:

                  :--------------------------------------------:
                  : Below are the field settings for each file :
                  :--------------------------------------------:

                   Main File To Use (Or Only one if desired)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1, 13               15, 31                   47,6   54,7       62,19 (Yours)
------------- ------------------------------- ------ ------- -------------------
  Mfg             Item name / Description     Unit   Price    Whatever you want
------------- ------------------------------- ------ ------- -------------------

Cadco         Identic Alginate                1 lb      5.00      **       **
Cadco         Identic Alginate (25 lb) 112.50 1 lb      4.50      **       **
Cadco         Identic Dustless                1 lb      6.80      **       **
Cadco         Identic Dustless (25 lb) 135.00 1 lb      5.40      **       **
Cadco         Zone Temp. Cement               Box      10.20      **       **
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                     Second File to use (if desired)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1, 10      12, 10         23, 30                   54, 5    60, 25
---------- ---------- ------------------------------ ----- ---------------------
  Mfg      Part #      Item name / Description       Unit    Price or whatever
---------- ---------- ------------------------------ ----- ---------------------

ALMORE     2500       Bite Registration Wax          Box      13.50
ALMORE     3625       Endo Ring                      Each     21.65
ALMORE     3630       Blue Wedge Sponges             Pkg      11.40
ALMORE     3800       Richwill C/B Remover           Each     19.20
ALMORE     8501       Dentatus Post Kit, Asst.       Box      83.65
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4. Keep in mind that these fields will be sysop definable soon.

5. Format your ascii data files to the above field requirements then run
   "INDEX.EXE" and enter the full name of your text input files. Then the
   indexed files and random access data file(s) will be made for your file(s).

6. Follow the door setup procedures in the pdbase.doc file and you are ready to
   go.

  Ron Pierce


