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**    FEBRUARY 10, 1995 ->  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -> DBFDIRECT v2.0     **
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WHAT IS IT?
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DBFDIRECT is an easy to use yet comprehensive utility program for taking
ASCII data and directly converting it to the industry standard DBF file
format and vice versa.

DBFDIRECT was designed for people who convert data from ASCII to DBF or
DBF to ASCII on a regular, routine basis, such as accepting order history
data from an AS400 and converting it to a DBF file that is used by some
PC application. Or, using a PC application as the source of input an then
exporting that data to another system or application.

If you routinely transfer ASCII data to from a fixed or comma delimited
format to DBF files or vice-versa then DBFDIRECT is for you!

WHY IS IT DIFFERENT?
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Unlike other conversion programs that require you to save the entire data
file you are converting in some temporary file format that is only used
by the conversion program, DBFDIRECT takes standard ASCII data and
converts it DIRECTLY to a DBF file. There is no hidden middle step, wasted
hard disk space, or extra runtime incurred.

Plus, DBFDIRECT has many features which make it unique like:

  - 4 different modes - IMPORT/EXPORT/EXTRACT/OPERATION.
  - Supports all data types (Character, Numeric, Date, Memo, Logical).
  - Create Unique key values for any field (ie, KEY01,KEY02,KEY03).
  - Update option to check for existence of key value before importing or
    updatin data.
  - Updating only certain fields of a record (ie. inventory, status) based
    on key value.
  - Partial updating of a field (Insert,Replace,Replace&Insert,
    Replace&Delete,Replace&Delete all) based on key value.
  - Powerful 'skip data' intellegence to by-pass certain data during all
    modes of operation (ie, skip records with part number of 432348).
  - On-the-fly math functions to add,subtract,multiply,etc fields and place
    results in any field desired, even when input file is ASCII.
  - Roll-Up option to perform lookup in child table based on key value and
    return result to a field in parent (ie, add up extended price of line
    items in the item dbf and place result in total field in order dbf).
  - Relationship Link Command to relate up to 5 DBF input files & produce a
    single, flat-file ASCII output file.
  - Import data into 10 different DBF files on a single pass.
  - Supports NTX and CDX files, optionally creating any required index.
  - Simple OPERATION mode to scan a DBF file and perform any type of
    replace, update, modify, etc. (ie update a code based on some
    combination of field values).
  - Option to create or zap a DBF before placing data in it.
  - Plus much more ...


HOW DOES IT WORK?
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DBFDIRECT is a powerful conversion program that uses a "SCRIPT" file to
instruct it what operations to perform and on what data. Using DBFDIRECT
is simple:

   DBFDIRECT <script file>

That's it! The script file contains the necessary commands which tell
DBFDIRECT what to do. Script files are very easy to create and numerous
examples are included with DBFDIRECT to help get you started.

WHERE DO I GET IT?
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DBFDIRECT can be purchased directly from:

  OAC, INC.
  365 Northridge Road, Suite 260
  Atlanta, GA 30350

  PHONE: (404) 992-4962 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm ET)
         (800) 562-7638
    FAX: (404) 804-1759
    BBS: (404) 804-1759 (1200/2400/9600/14400 HST, <N81>)
    CIS:  71157,71

OAC accepts: cash, checks, & MC/VISA - NO PO'S PLEASE

A fully functioning, time restricted DEMO program can be found on
Compuserve in the CLIPPER (GO CLIPPER) and DATA BASED ADVISOR (GO DBA)
forums. You can also call the OAC BBS at the number listed above to
download the demo program.

HOW MUCH IS IT?
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DBFDIRECT sells for $179.00 US currency.
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