
DataPage Maker(tm) web-page creation utility.
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DataPage Maker( (DPM), Version 1.3, does the following:

a.  DPM transforms information, which is resident in a Microsoft(r) 
Access(tm) database, into text files called DataPages.  These text 
files are formated to function as HomePages on the World-Wide-Web 
(WWW) and these DataPages consist of Hyper-Text Markup Language 
(HTML) encapsulating data extracted from tables in the selected 
database.
(1).  DataPages are indented lists of itemized database records,
(2).  each page containing a hyper-linked record index scheme to 
branch into and out-of the data records,
(3).  each record having a checkbox feedback system to highlight 
specific records, and
(4).  each DataPage (multiple pages for large databases) are hyper-
linked together to permit page-turning.

b.  DPM operates on 386/486 class PC's using Microsoft Windows(tm) 
and performs best with at least 8 Megabytes of RAM.  DataPage Maker 
is written in Microsoft Visual Basic(tm) 4.0 and requires Visual 
Basic's run-time executive, which is included in the distributed 
zip files (DPM.ZIP and DPM1.ZIP).


c.  DPM permits database updates to be easily reflected on the WWW, 
ensuring any web browser can view and respond to the most recent 
information available in the database.  

Special Note
The Professional Version of DataPage Maker creates multiple 
DataPages for larger database tables (with hyper-linked push 
buttons on the top & bottom of each page) and also provides 
a Web Forms feedback capability (feedback to the data provider) 
through utilization of checkboxes, with 'Submit' and 'Reset' 
buttons.

General Introduction
DataPage Maker utilizes Microsoft's Visual Basic 4.0, Access 2.0 
databases, and Jet Engine( 2.5.  All required files are included 
in the larger DPM.ZIP installation setup, while the run-time 
executive is included in both DPM.ZIP & DPM1.ZIP.

Limitations of DataPage Maker Version 1.3 are:
Twenty (20) Tables per Database -- fifteen (15) visible.
Twenty (20) Fields  per Table -- fifteen (15) visible.
Fifteen hundred (1500) Records per Table (excess ignored).
Enterprise versions can be customized and be made to be as       
large as the local computer resources permit.


DataPage Maker assumes target databases follow design guidelines 
of Microsoft's Access 2.0 (databases with the 'MDB' file extension).
Once a Database is selected, a single Table (Entity) must be 
selected from the list of possible Tables within that Database.  
The Foreign Keys within that Table (keys that are Primary keys in 
other Tables), may be used to provide additional details to the 
keyed fields.

Sequence of Operation
1.  Select a Database.  Using the File Selection window, select 
both the disk directoryÕs path, as well as the specific database 
file name (with an 'MDB' extension).
2.  Start Section.  Activate Start button and wait until the 
Database Tables are displayed.  The delay is due to the collection 
of Table & Field statistics.
3.  Select Table.  Select the desired table by clicking one of the 
Radio Buttons.  The data from this Table will be displayed on the 
screen.  
4.  Extract Data.  Data records are pulled from the Fields of the 
selected Table.  Foreign Keys are expanded if the Foreign Key Data 
box is checked, using data from other tables.
5.  DataPage Section.  The extracted data is packaged in an HTML 
wrapper and placed into a DataPage.  If the Directory of Records 
box is checked, a Directory list will be added to the DataPage.  
6.  Viewing Data within Selected Table.  The Data Control slider 
bar is associated with the selected Table.  Data from a maximum 
of fifteen (15) Fields may be viewed by use of the slider bar.

The Operational Details
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Start Button
If the Database Path and Name in the boxes at the top-left of the 
screen are correct, begin the process by pressing the Start Button.  
There will be a delay, while vital database statistics are being 
collected.  After this delay, the database Tables will be listed 
and you will be required to select one of the tables.  Watch the 
color of the lights by each of the command buttons to guide your 
flow sequence through this process.  The Green Light near the 
'Extract Data' button will indicate when it is time to proceed.  


Data Extract Button
Once the desired Table has been selected, the 'Extract Data' 
procedure retrieves applicable records from the database and stores 
the data, in preparation for the addition of HTML characters.  
Database information must be encapsulated in HTML in order to be 
displayed on the WWW.  If the amount of the data is too large for 
one WWW DataPage, the necessary number of DataPages (max = 99) 
will be created (only in the Professional Version). 

DataPage Button
DataPage Maker creates a minimum of three (3) files within the same 
directory that the SOURCE database file exists -- the 'MDB' file.  
The files are named dxxyyyzz, where xx = is the DataPage Page Number, 
yyy = the first three letters of the Database Name and zz = the 
sequential Table number, within that database.  The file named 
dxxyyyzz.htm is an HTML DataPage displayable on WWW.  The companion 
files are named dXXYYYZZ.jpg, which is the logo displayed at the top 
of each DataPage, and 'dp.jpg', which is the 'turn-page' graphic. 

Example:  The 4th Page of data from the 2nd Table, of a database 
named 'xyz.mdb', is labeled 'd04xyz02.htm', and the companion files 
are labeled 'd04xyz02.jpg' and 'dp.jpg'. 

Forms
The Professional Version of DataPage Maker has a Forms 'Submit' and 
'Reset' capability with Checkboxes built into the DataPage, to permit 
the user to select specific data records by marking the Checkboxes 
and submitting those marks, via E-Mail, back to the owner of the 
database.  

HTML Specifics
The DataPage Maker produces a HyperText Markup Language (HTML) file, 
appropriate for display of a WWW DataPage(s), representing one (1) 
Table (Entity) from the source Database.  The maximum size of a HTML 
DataPage is 60,000 bytes and DataPages that approach this maximum 
size are truncated.  [Larger databases require the Professional 
(Pro) DataPage Maker, which produces multiple DataPages per Table]

Questions, Problems, and Comments
Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds, 
registration options, product details, technical support, volume 
discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, non-credit card orders, 
etc. must be directed to Entity Master System.  Another way to 
communicate with us, is to visit our HomePage on the WWW.  Just surf 
over to http://www.entity-master.com/e-m.htm to record problems,  
get the latest news, products, & advisories.  You can also Register 
on-line and download DataPage Maker over the Internet.  We encourage 
you to Register your DataPage Maker shareware.  To insure that you 
get the latest version, PsL notifies us on the day of your order and 
we ship the product directly to you. [ Reference PsL Product #14431 ]


You may contact Entity Master Systems by mail: c/o Dave Fashenpour, 
714 Regency Court, Friendswood, TX 77546; or by phone at 713-996-0819.  
You may send E-Mail to either: 76461.2413@compuserve.com or 
ems@entity-master.com -- but best of all, visit our HomePage at: 
http://www.entity-master.com/e-m.htm.

Product Registration
We have contracted with Public (software) Library (PsL) to process 
any orders that you may wish to place with your valid MC, Visa, 
Amex, or Discover cards. Reference PsL Product #14431. PsL may be 
contacted via any of the following methods:  Voice: 800-242-4775 
(7 a.m.- 6 p.m. CST, except Friday afternoons).  FAX: 713-524-6398. 
E-MAIL: 71355.470@Compuserve.Com. You may also mail credit card 
orders to PsL, P.O. Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235. 

THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY.  
THE PROGRAM AUTHOR CANNOT BE REACHED AT THE ABOVE NUMBERS. 

When you Register with PsL, you will receive diskettes with the 
DataPage Maker Professional Version and user documentation.



E-Mail Customization
To set your own E-Mail address, in order to receive comments 
from DataPage users, do the following:  

1) Begin with a Green Lite on 'Start'.  (but don't press button yet)

2) Replace 'Database Path' (at the top left of the screen) with 
your E-Mail address followed directly by '@@@'.  (For example, 
if your address is 'ems@entity-master.com', then enter 
'ems@entity-master.com@@@') 

3) Press the Start button.  (Database Path will be reset 
automatically & your E-Mail address will be permanently stored.) 



Help with Error #3356
DataPage Maker Version 1.3, cannot open databases exclusively.  
If you experience 'Run-Time Error 3356'  that states 'You cannot 
open this database exclusively', an easy fix is to change the 
status of the file.  A file status of 'Read Only' can be corrected 
at the DOS level by typing 'attrib <file name.MDB> -r'. + 

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DataPage Maker(tm) -- Trademark of Entity Master Systems
Microsoft(r) -- Registered Trade Name, Microsoft Corp.
Access(tm) -- Trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Visual Basic(tm) -- Trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Jet Engine(tm) -- Trademark of Microsoft Corp.
