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                 ***  MEGADAT v1.3 ***


   NOTE: See the README file with your program files
   for the newest updated info.
   
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   MegaDat is a flexible, easy-to-use database program
   for those who have a large database need with up to
   6 data fields.

   The user can specify data field-names, each field
   being up to 35 characters long. Records may be sorted
   by any of the fields, and any record may be printed.

   Since this program creates a datafile [MEGADAT.MDB]
   which can hold as much as a couple billion records,
   there is no option to load or create other data files.
   Therefore if the program is used for more than one
   database, it will have to be placed in two different
   directories so that it can maintain two MEGADAT.MDB
   files.

   New with this version are several options allowing you
   to easily address labels and keep your various address
   data neatly organized. See Envelope Help
   
   
   
   The INTERFACE

   Megadat has a 'Windows-Like' user interface. It makes
   use of moveable, and sometimes sizeable 'windows'. 
    
   There is a pull-down menu at the top, which may be 
   accessed using the mouse, or by pressing the ALT key
   in combination with the highlighted letter of the menu
   option.

   Most functions, including the 'buttons' may be accessed
   from the keyboard in this manner...using ALT plus with
   the highlighted letter of your choice.

   Also, for searching through records, when the cursor
   is in any of the data-fields, you may use the
   arrow keys to move one record forward or backward
   (the UP arrow key for forward, the DOWN for back-
   ward), and you may use the END key to get to the last
   record or the HOME key to go to the very first quickly.
   Obviously, if you have a mouse, you can click on the
   appropriate 'button' to accomplish these tasks.

   Whenever a record is being displayed, you may edit any
   of it's fields. After editing it, you must SAVE it or
   it will not be saved with your current changes.

   When searching records using the FIND function, you
   must specify a string of characters from the BEGINNING
   of the field in which you are searching. If it is NOT
   numeric data, and you aren't sure of the ENTIRE field
   contents, select >= Greater/Equal for the search 
   criterion. This will search for a string you enter, 
   PLUS the remainder of the field. Only use the = Equal
   criterion for non-numeric data if you intend to enter 
   the entire field contents or your record will not be 
   found. You CAN search for a text-string using the other 
   search criterion, but results will vary depending on the 
   letter-positions in the alphabet as well as the length 
   of the data in the specified field.
   
   For Example: If you are looking for John Doe, do not
   use DOE as the searchstring, use John, John Doe
   or any number of letters from the beginning of the
   name, such as John D, John Do, etc. etc. Therefore
   when you are entering your data, if you expect to
   search by last names, enter it as Doe, John instead
   of John Doe. Then you can pull up all the Doe's by
   searching for Doe, if you select the correct search
   criterion.
   
   The DELETE button (or [ALT] + D) will remove the current
   record from the database. Note that if you have only
   1 record in the file, it may not be able to be removed,
   simply edit it if you need to and then Save it again. 

   
   
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   REGISTRATION & SUPPORT:
   This program is 'shareware'. This means that although it IS
   copyrighted, you are permitted to use, copy and share it as
   desired, EXCEPT: 1.) It MUST be copied IN FULL, with all of
   it's files, including this one. 2.) None of the files may be
   altered in any way, and 3.) No fee may be charged for it, 
   except for a small copying/distribution fee by distributors.
   You are permitted to use this software only for evaluation.
   The evaluation period should not exceed 30 days.
   
   
   HOWEVER: If you like the program, and would like to support
   the development of quality, low-cost software such as this,
   you should register it with the author. To register, if you
   have a printer, print the included file INVOICE.DOC, or if
   not, then send your fee to the address below.
        
   REGISTRATION fee is $10.00, plus $2.50 S/H ($12.50 total). 
   When we receive your fee, we will immediately ship you the 
   newest version. We offer full support as well and will try 
   to answer any questions or correct any problems you may have.
   We will also send you two MS utilities for ISAM files.
   One to compress an ISAM file after numerous deletions and
   another which can recover damaged files which may have become
   corrupted from power-failure while saving, etc.
   
   
   Your $10.00 fee is for ONE-SITE use of the program. This 
   means you MAY use multiple copies on multiple computers
   as long as they are at the SAME location.      

   Customized versions are also available upon written request
   and these rates are much less than you may expect. 

   WE ARE VERY INTERESTED in any features you would like to
   see added to this program in future versions, please let 
   us know.
   
   Be sure to specify your DISK SIZE & TYPE (High Density or 
   Double Density).
        
   ***   Only U.S. Check or money order will be accepted. ***
                         $12.50 total U.S.
        
   For further information, registration or support, contact:


       
                      * Eric Jarrett
                      * P.O. Box 34749
                      * Richmond, VA. 23234

    Please be sure to specify the program name, and where you
    obtained your copy. (The BBS or catalog).
         
         
    If you have a modem, you may either download our programs
    or leave us a message at either of these BBS'S:
         
         
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    ║   Blue Ridge Express(ERICJ Sub-Board): 804-790-1675   │ 
    ║                        Or                             │ 
    ║   Valhalla BBS.......................: 804-560-0701   │ 
    ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
    
    
    DISCLAIMER:

    We offer no warranty for MEGADAT Version 1.3 whether
    express or implied, including without limitation any
    implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
    particular purpose. We will not be responsible for any
    special, incidental, consequential damages, either direct
    or indirect resulting from use of this product. The user
    bears all risks as to the quality and performance of this
    software, and in no case shall the liability for any
    damages ever exceed the price paid for the software.

    As always, you should make a backup copy of your original
             disk. Please refer to your DOS manual. 

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    CONFIGURE

    This option allows you to specify your own field
    labels for the data fields as well as the sort fields.

    When this option is chosen, you will get a prompt to
    enter the name for each field, which may be as long as
    10 characters. If you do not wish to change the current
    field press the cancel button at the prompt for that
    field. 

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    PRINT

    The print option allows printing of the currently 
    displayed record. If printing does not occur, it is
    most likely due to an incorrect printer setup. The
    default is to print to LPT1, but you may change this
    to LPT2 or LPT3 by choosing Printer Setup from the
    Print menu. You may also press CTRL + P to print
    the currently displayed record.

    If your printer setup is incorrect, no printing will
    occur, and you may not get an error message.

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    ENVELOPES

    There are a couple of ways to address envelopes as
    follows:

    1. To enter individual addresses...Press the ADD
    button to clear the fields. Enter your data, which
    can be up to 5 lines (the 6th field will NOT print
    as part of your address, more on this later). As
    long as you do not press Save, the data will not
    be saved.

    If you want to print a return address, select Options
    from the pulldown menu and select ON. A window will open
    in which you can input your return address of up to 5
    lines of up to 25 characters each. When done entering
    the return address, press ALT + Q or click on the main
    screen with the mouse to return to the main data screen.
    If you decide NOT to enter return address data, you can
    press ESC to close the window. Otherwise, your return
    address data will be printed on envelopes until you
    turn it back off through the options menu.

    Then (when your printer is ready) select Print Envelope
    from the pulldown or press CTRL + A.

    2. To print a series of envelopes from your database
    file...Sort your data appropriately (See general help)
    and as each address appears select Print Envelope from
    the pulldown as in #1 above. Also see #1 above regarding
    return address.

    Note that when you enter return address data, this data
    is not stored after you leave the program, but will continue
    to be used until you switch the option off.

    The 6th data field can be used as a search index if you
    are using the program specifically for envelope addressing.

    To do this, when entering your addresses, use an easily
    remembered index in field #6 (which does not print when
    printing envelopes). For example, if you want to keep your
    addresses for Payables stored, when entering Payables 
    addresses, enter Payables in field #6. Then to retrieve
    your Payables addresses, sort by field #6, and use the
    search function to search equal to payables. You may want
    various categories of indexes. You may want to use Friends
    for another, Relatives for another, Clients, etc. etc.

    The key to ease of use is to logically organize your data.
    
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                             INVOICE


    Remit to:                           From:

    Eric Jarrett                        ______________________
    P.O. Box 34749,                     ______________________
    Richmond, VA. 23234                 ______________________
                                        ______________________

                                        Contact Person:
                                        ______________________
                                        ______________________

        
        

     Check Below:        (U.S. Funds Only, please!)
  
     _________ Register MegaDat v1.3------------------: __$_____ 
                
                                                
                                              Total:    ________
  
  
  
     Disk Size___3.5___5.25************************************
     Density___HD___DD*****************************************
       
     NOTE: MegaDat v1.3 (Evaluation copy) has already been 
     delivered. This invoice is for additional items as specified.

     ___Check here if you would like information on other
        offerings.
  
    OPTIONAL: In order for us to know where our most successful 
    outlets are for our software, we request the name of the 
    catalog or BBS from which you obtained your copy. 
    (Not REQUIRED)

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