8.4    Trans                            (NOT IN FREEWARE VERSION)

       Trans copies/moves records from one database to another,
       as BlueBook RECORDS (not text, like Export).  It gives you
       flexibility as to how you organise your data, and the
       power to change your mind.

       Effectively, it is EIGHT different commands in one,
       the effect varying according to circumstances as follows:

         +----------- All records selected (X) or only some (-)
         |  +-------- Destination database exists (X) or new (-)
         |  |  +----- Source records to be deleted (X) or not (-)
         |  |  |
         |  |  |      is equivalent to:

         X  X  X      MERGE    databases
         X  X  -      EXTEND   target database: all records
         X  -  X    * RENAME   database
         X  -  -   ** COPY     all source records
         -  X  X      TRANSFER selected records
         -  X  -      EXTEND   target database: some records
         -  -  X      SPLIT    database
         -  -  -      COPY     some source records


         *   Only truly equivalent to a Rename if the remaining
             undeleted current record is manually deleted after the
             Transfer, allowing the database to be automatically
             erased by BlueBook.  Use the DOS "ren" command instead.

         **  The DOS "copy" command is more efficient!

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       Trans does not carry over any "deleted" records still
       occupying space.  It is as though the output has been run
       through the BBTrim utility.
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       Very simple to use.  With records selected, click Trans on
       the List screen or type T.

       The dialog box that pops up requires you to enter a
       database path and name (only - no extension), and decide
       whether you want the currently selected records copied or
       moved.

       A MOVE is a copy followed by a delete.  If you want a
       move, 'X' the "Delete Source Records?" check box.
       Otherwise leave it unchecked.  (You are given a second
       chance to confirm deletion after the copy part of the
       transfer has been done.)

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       You can't Trans to the same database, or any other that is
       currently open/in use.  The target database does not have
       to exist, though.  It will be created if necessary.
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       Click Edit/type E to enter your target database, eg:

             C:\Letters\Taxman    (NOT "C:\Letters\Taxman.BBL")

       Hit <Enter> or F2 or click to finish editing (or hit Esc).

       Out of edit mode, click the check box or hit <Enter> to
       toggle the "Delete Source Records?" check box.

       Then click 'Transfer' or type T.