<<Main>>
<Intro>
Introduction
The "PC Vendor" program is an editable database of 3700+ computer
related vendors' information (address, phone numbers, notes, etc.).
This is a quick conversion of the VENDOR written in the new Clarion
CDD 3.0 with the DOS-GUI and the Hanson Super Templates to
demonstrate some of the capabilities and speed of the new language.

The previous version (written in 2.1 & MTPro) is available on
CIS and other BBS' as "VENDOR.ZIP" or "Vendor18.zip"

N.B. No liability is accepted for the accuracy of data listed.

<Menu selections>
Menu Selections

    View -  View records by Vendor Name (default)
            View by Code (Vendors grouped by function)

    Print - by Name
                 All Names - prints all records alphabetically
                 Selected Names - selectively tag records to print
                                  (see also "Tagging")
            by Code
                 All Codes - print all records grouped by code/
                             main function (see also "Codes")
                 Selected codes - print one group by function

   Help  - Displays Help text file on screen.  Also available
           by press key <F1>

   Quit  - Exit program


<Keys>
     Some of the keys used to navigate the program:

          KEY           ACTION
         PgDn      - Scroll to bottom of page
         Ctrl-PgDn - Scroll to end of file
         PgUp      - Scroll to top of page
         Ctrl-PgUp - Scroll to top of file
         Esc       - Abort, exit screen
         Ins       - Add record/character
         Del       - Remove record/character
         Home      - Cursor to beginning of line
         End       - Cursor to end of line
         Arrows    - (Cursor keys) move cursor or highlight bar
         ()        one space Up-Down-Left-Right
         Enter     - Accept entries; Do highlighted button
         Tab       - Move cursor to next field/button
         F1        - Help

<Locator>
Find a Record
While on the VIEW screens (viewing vendor list by Name or Code),
type the first few letters of the desired record.  After
a short pause, the highlight bar will move to or near that record.
Continue adding letters to narrow the search.

<Buttons>
Buttons
<Insert>
Insert
     Add new records.  A blank entry form is displayed.  Tab or mouse
     between fields and enter vendor info; data will be automatically
     formatted. Press [Enter] or "OK" to save entry.  Press "Cancel" to
     abandon. "Notes" is a memo field for free text entry.

<Change>
Change
     Edit existing records.  Highlight vendor by name or code and press
     [Enter]  to display the selected vendor info form.  Tab or mouse
     between fields and edit the data as needed.  Press [Enter] or "OK"
     to save changes.  Press "Cancel" to abandon changes.

<Delete>
Delete
     Delete existing records.   Highlight vendor by name or code; select
     "Delete" and the data form will display.  Press [Enter] or "OK" to
     delete that record.

<Calendar>
Calendar
     Displays three month calendar with current date highlighted.

<Calculator>
Calculator - Not yet working!


<<Codes>>
Codes
     Vendors are coded by a 1-3 character as to their main function.
     A lookup/validate table is available to enter selected vendor codes.
     Codes may be added, deleted or edited by the user.

     To view by codes:
                   Select the "View by code" from the main menu.
                   Click on the arrow to display a list of codes,
                   and "Select" or double click on the desired code.
                   A filtered list of vendors for that code
                   will then display. You must exit back to the
                   menu to select another list by code.


    To enter a code in a vendor record:
                   Click on the arrow beside the "Code" field
                   to display a pick list of codes.
                   "Select" or double click on the desired code to
                   enter into record.

<<Print>>
Printing
    Records may be printed, all or a selection, alphabetically or by
    function code.  The full record is printed for each vendor. The user
    chooses  to print to the screen, the printer, or to a file.   Enter
    a valid path/file name in the provided box, if printing to file.

<<Tagging>>
Tagging records
     Records may be selectively tagged for printing.   A "" will appear
     next to tagged records.  The selected record marks are cleared
     each time you enter this table.

<Tag>
Tag   [Alt-T]
Tag highlighted record for printing.

<UnTag>
Untag  [Alt-U]
Untag records; removes check mark.

<Flip>
Flip   [Alt-F]
Change existing tags; swaps check marks and blanks.

<Next Tag>
Next Tag   [Alt-N]
Moves highlight bar to next record tagged.

<Previous Tag>
Previous Tag   [Alt-P]
Moves highlight bar to last tagged record.

<<Updates>>
<Buttons>
     Some of the keys used to navigate the program:

          KEY           ACTION
         PgDn      - Scroll to bottom of page
         Ctrl-PgDn - Scroll to end of file
         PgUp      - Scroll to top of page
         Ctrl-PgUp - Scroll to top of file
         Esc       - Abort, exit screen
         Ins       - Add record/character
         Del       - Remove record/character
         Home      - Cursor to beginning of line
         End       - Cursor to end of line
               - (Cursor keys) move cursor or highlight bar
                      one space Up-Down-Left-Right
         Enter     - Accept entries; Do highlighted button
         Tab       - Move cursor to next field/button
         F1        - Help

Buttons
<Insert>
Insert
     Add new records.  A blank entry form is displayed.  Tab or mouse
     between fields and enter vendor info; data will be automatically
     formatted. Press [Enter] or "OK" to save entry.  Press "Cancel" to
     abandon. "Notes" is a memo field for free text entry.

<Change>
Change
     Edit existing records.  Highlight vendor by name or code and press
     [Enter]  to display the selected vendor info form.  Tab or mouse
     between fields and edit the data as needed.  Press [Enter] or "OK"
     to save changes.  Press "Cancel" to abandon changes.

<Delete>
Delete
     Delete existing records.   Highlight vendor by name or code; select
     "Delete" and the data form will display.  Press [Enter] or "OK" to
     delete that record.

<Calendar>
Calendar
     Displays three month calendar with current date highlighted.

<Calculator>
Calculator - not yet working!

<<Dates>>
<Date Lookup>
A calendar is popped up for easy entry of the record update date.  With
a mouse, simply click on the desired date, then click on "Select" to
enter the highlighted date.  The "Previous" and "Next" buttons may be
used to change the current month and year displayed.

<<Other>>
The author of this free demo is:  Ed Robichaud
            of               PC Consultants
                             11026-B Villa Ridge Ct.
                             Reston, VA 22091-4841
                             Tel & Fax (703)860-0108

I specialize in custom programs for non-profit agencies.  Complete
service available for mail list management, personnel tracking, etc.
Experienced in dBase III+/IV, Alpha4, Clipper, Paradox, and
my favorite - Clarion.   New work or modify your existing files.
Initial consultation free, low rates and money back satisfaction
guarantee.   References available on request.
