BtSearch is a product I developed because I had not 
found a quick and easy way to locate and edit Btrieve data
from within Windows.  I also wanted to be able to export
the data to a spreadsheet, which I incorporated into the
program.

As always I would like to have your input as to how you would
like to see this product enhanced.  Any suggestions may be
forwarded to my CompuServe ID# 102105,1172.

Also please report any bugs via my CompuServe ID#.

To order BtSearch, print ORDER.TXT and complete and mail
in.  When payment is received you will receive an unlock code 
which will enable all functions.  You may register via the
CompuServe Shareware service.  BtSearch Registration 
number 10817.

If you have any problems getting BtSearch up and running
please remember that I have not included the WBTRCALL.DLL
file as I am not licensed to distribute it.  I have not 
included VBRUN300.DLL as most of you already have this 
file.  If you do not have it, it is available under the 
VBPJ FORUM in CompuServe.  Also make sure you have made
the additions to your WIN.INI/BTI.INI file as is brought
out below.

STEPS TO INSTALLATION:

STEP 1:
After unzipping the files create two icons in Windows to
access Btsearch.exe, and Btsearch.hlp.

STEP 2:
If you have problems running the program check to see
if you have the file BTI.INI.  If not you can create
the file based on the information in the BTIINI.WRI 
document.

TIPS:

I wrote the program to be as easy as possible with all point
and click.  But here are a few points to remember:

1) First change the DATA DICTIONARY list box to the location
of your FILE.DDF, FIELD.DDF, INDEX.DDF.

2) Next change the DATA FILE list box to the location of the
actual files that you want to access.

3) Double click on the file desired or you can use your arrow
keys and press the <ENTER> key.

4) Select the fields by double-clicking or highlighting and
pressing return.  You can select them in any order that you
would like to display them.  You can also select all fields.

SEARCHING:
   There are 3 ways to locate data.  
	1) Perform an Index search.  Page up/back through 
	   records.  Editing allowed    
	2) Binary Search any piece of data with editing:
	3) Detailed query search.  Editing allowed.  
	
5) If you searched for specific data then you will see a grid
of the fields that you selected with the records found that
contain that data.  You may edit your data from the grid. 
Insert, delete, or modify or print.

6) From the search grid you can select Print and you will
get a report of the results from the grid.

7) Another useful function that can be performed from the search
grid is the ability to send the retrieved data into a file that
can then be imported into a spreadsheet such as Excel, or any 
program that imports DBF files or ascii text files.

QUERIES:

8) You may save queries for later use. 

9) If you place the query name (ie: xxxxxxxx.bts) after the 
program name on the Program Manager Icon the query will be
initiated automatically (C:\BTSEARCH\BTSEARCH.EXE XXXXXXXX.BTS)
 
EXPORT/IMPORT ASCII & DBASE STRUCTURE:

10) You may export retrieved data or the entire file to DBASE
File structure.  This then can be imported into various other
programs for manipulation.

11) You may also export to ascii text format as well as tab
delimited, which then can be imported into Excel.

12) To import select the file and fields that are contained in
the file to be imported.  Select the IMPORT Button on the second
tab.  Select the file to import.  Then proceed with the import.

These are just a few tips in using the program, but I believe 
you will find it very useful.

See license.txt for information about registration as well as
conditions attached with the use of BtSearch.

The files contained within BTSEARCH.ZIP may only be used in 
connection with BTSEARCH.EXE.