Specifications

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While adding several records to the database, the last record entered is left on
the screen. Similar field data will not have to be retyped for subsequent records.
For example, this allows you the ability to change only a single character in a 10
character part number field without retyping the entire part number.
When entering paragraph information, you can use a text editor. From within the
edit box, you can open and edit an existing text file, save the paragraph data as a
file, cut text to, copy or paste text from the Windows clipboard, or delete text.
Once you have finished modifying the paragraph data, you can return to the
previous screen by selecting File then Exit. While typing the data for your
paragraph, you can select the edit box by pressing ALT+E or by clicking on the
Edit button.
Change Record
This function allows you to update a value in a field. This function applies to the
currently displayed record. Once the current record has been modified, you may
select Add to add additional records. Please refer to Add Records.
NOTE: To edit a memo field, the procedures for typing text, correcting errors and
editing text are the same as those for any standard Windows application.
Search
This function allows you to enter specific values into various fields in order to
locate a specific record. The software allows for multiple search keys. You may
enter data into a single field or several fields in order to reduce the number of
records that satisfy the search criteria. Once you have entered the search data
for any field(s), press ENTER. All records matching the search criteria will be
presented. When the records are displayed, you may use the up/left arrow keys
or the option Search Back to view previous records, if any. To view next records,
if any, you may use the down/right arrow or the option Search Next. Click Quit
Search or press ESC to leave the search subfunction.
The search function will recognize the wildcard characters * and ? if this box is
enabled. If you desire to view all records, for example, in a customer database, in
which last names begin with Mc, you can use the wildcard *. The * character
substitutes for any and all characters. For the above search, type Mc* in the
LASTNAME field entry prompt. If you desire to view all records in which the last
name is only 6 positions in length and the name begins with Mc, you can use the
wildcard ?. The ? character substitutes for a single character. For the above
search, type Mc???? in the LASTNAME field entry prompt.
Search records can also be modified. Click Change Record to modify the
currently displayed record. Press ENTER or click OK when changes are
completed. Click Quit or press ESC to leave the currently displayed record
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