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dBrowse - The Flexible dBase III/IV file browser
dBrowse - The Flexible dBase III/IV file browser
TOADWare Software Systems
TOADWare Software Systems
Version 2.0 (Shareware)
Version 2.0 (Shareware)
October 8, 1990
October 8, 1990
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
What is dBrowse? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What is dBrowse? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating dBrowse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating dBrowse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Command line parsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Command line parsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Display commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Key Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mouse commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mouse commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Directory Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Directory Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Header Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Header Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Finding data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Finding data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Field name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Field name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compare option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Compare option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Match value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Match value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multiple field searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multiple field searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AND, OR keywords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AND, OR keywords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BLANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BLANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Copyright 1989, 1990, TOADWare Software Systems
Copyright 1989, 1990, TOADWare Software Systems
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dBrowse - The flexible dBase file browser
What is dBrowse?
What is dBrowse?
dBrowse is a full featured dBase III/IV ".DBF" file browser
that allows you to see into a DBF file without having to use
dBase III or IV. The program is fully mouse and/or keyboard
driven with a detailed help system built in.
With dBrowse you can page through 20 records at a time and
scroll left or right through an entire record width of 4000
characters or 128 fields (the same as dBase).
* dBrowse no longer loads the entire DBF file into memory
*
so there is no limit on the size of the DBF file to be
browsed.
If dBrowse locates a memo file linked to the DBF file you
can also view the memo associated with a record. The memo
for the record will be displayed in blocks of 512
characters.
You can export records to another dBase III compatible DBF
file or a plain ASCII text file which can be loaded in to
your favorite word processor or desk top publishing package.
Also, you can export the records to a "DIF" (Document
Interchange Format) file which can be loaded directly into
other database and spreadsheet programs.
dBrowse also allows you to search the records (by field) for
full or partial matches of data. Any records with fields
containing matching data will automatically be tagged so you
can export them.
Navigation of the DBF file is easily done using the cursor
keys or mouse. And all operations can be performed with
simple one key commands.
By using the row/column display format, relationships within
the fields can easily be seen. And by being able to scroll
through an entire record you will miss nothing!
dBase III and IV are registered trademarks of Ashton-Tate.
dBase III and IV are registered trademarks of Ashton-Tate.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
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Operating dBrowse
Operating dBrowse
Command line parsing :
Command line parsing :
dBrowse is executed in one of two methods, the first is to
simply enter :
dBrowse
dBrowse
on the command line. This will start the program which will
then enter the Directory Window mode. For more information
see the Directory Window Section of the manual.
The second method to execute dBrowse is to include a file
name or directory path on the command line. This method can
be in one of the following formats :
dBrowse FILENAME.DBF
dBrowse FILENAME.DBF
This loads the absolute filename if found. If the file
is not found then a window will open displaying all of
the DBF files and you can move the highlight bar to
select the file to browse.
dBrowse FILENAME
dBrowse FILENAME
The DBF file extension is assumed. As long as the file
extension is DBF you do not have to include it. If the
file is not found then a window will open displaying
all of the DBF files and you can move the highlight bar
to select the file to browse.
dBrowse [Drive:\Path]\FILENAME
dBrowse [Drive:\Path]\FILENAME
You can access any DBF file in any sub-directory on
your system. If the path exists then the file will be
search for. If the directory path or file cannot be
found the you will be returned to DOS.
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dBrowse also allows you to use the DOS wildcards ('*' or
'?') in the file name. When a wildcard character is found in
a file name dBrowse will display a window showing you all of
the files that fit the filename mask. Some examples of this
are :
dBrowse *
dBrowse *
This operates the in the same manner as executing
dBrowse with no filename on the command line.
dBrowse T*
dBrowse T*
This will give you all of the files that begin with a
'T'. For example :
TEST.DBF
T1.DBF
T2.DBF
would all be shown in the directory window.
dBrowse T?
dBrowse T?
This is almost the same as the previous example, but
only files that begin with a 'T' and have only one
other character in the filename will be shown. In the
example above the files T1.DBF and T2.DBF will match
this condition but the TEST.DBF will not match so it
will not be displayed.
As the records are loaded you will see a status message
displaying the current record and the total records in the
file.
To browse the data you simply use the cursor keys to move
the display window to the desired area within the data
field. This can also be done by placing the mouse cursor on
the arrows marks along the border of the window and pressing
the left mouse button.
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Display commands :
Display commands :
To move around the display field use the following key
commands :
Shift TAB,
Shift TAB,
Left Arrow If possible, scroll the display window left
Left Arrow
to the beginning of the next field. This will
be valid if the display window is not at the
beginning of the data field. If you can move
left the a left arrow will be displayed in
the lower left corner of the display window.
By placing the mouse cursor on the left arrow
and pressing the left mouse button you will
move the display window in the same manner.
Control
Control
Left Arrow Pressing this key combination will cause the
Left Arrow
display window to be moved to the beginning
of the data field within the current page.
TAB,
TAB,
Right Arrow If the display window is not at the end of
Right Arrow
the data field then the window will move
right to the beginning of the next field. If
movement in the right direction is valid then
an arrow character will be displayed in the
lower right hand corner of the display
window. By placing the mouse cursor on this
arrow and pressing the left mouse button the
window can also be scrolled to the right.
Control
Control
Right Arrow By pressing this key combination will cause
Right Arrow
the display window to be moved to the last
field of the data field within the current
page.
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Down Arrow This key will move the highlight bar down one
Down Arrow
entry. If the bar is at the bottom of the
display window then the data will be scrolled
up one line with the next entry on the
bottom. This can continue until you have
reached the last record in the data field.
Up Arrow This key will move the highlight bar up one
Up Arrow
entry. If the bar is at the top of the
display window then the window will be
scrolled down one line with the next entry on
the top. This can continue until you have
reached the first record in the data field.
Home Pressing this key will cause the display
Home
window to be move to the first record within
the data field. Your current column offset
will remain the same.
Control
Control
Home This key combination will cause the display
Home
window to be moved to the first column and
first row of the data field.
End Pressing this key will cause the display
End
window to be move to the last record within
the data field. Your current column offset
will remain the same.
Control
Control
End This key combination will cause the display
End
window to be moved to the last column and the
last field of the data field.
Page Down If the highlight bar is not at the bottom
Page Down
line of the display window it will be moved
there. If it is on the last line it will be
moved to the last line of the next page. This
will continue until you have reached the last
record in the data field.
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Page Up If the highlight bar is not at the top line
Page Up
of the display window it will be moved there.
If it is on the top line it will be moved to
the top line of the next page. This will
continue until you have reached the first
record in the data field.
Key Commands :
Key Commands :
ESC Pressing this key will cause you to be
ESC
returned to the main display window. If you
are in the display window you will be
returned to DOS.
F1 This key will bring up the help system at any
F1
point.
Alt F1 This key combination will display the initial
Alt F1
information screen. This screen will show you
your version number.
Space Bar This key will toggle the tag mark on the
Space Bar
current record. If the current record is
tagged it will be cleared, and if it is not
tagged then it will be tagged.
F5 The key will bring up the Header Information
F5
Window with the header information for the
current DBF file.
F6 This key will open the Directory Window so
F6
you can select another database file to
browse.
F7 If a memo file is found for the current DBF
F7
file being viewed you will be able to view
the memo for the record the highlight bar is
on by pressing this key. If no memo file is
found or there is no memo for the current
record then this key will do nothing.
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F8 This key will allow you to export the current
F8
data to another dBase III compatible ".DBF"
file. The default file name will be the same
as the currently loaded DBF file with an
extension of ".DB".
Ctrl F8 This key will export the current data to a
Ctrl F8
plain ASCII text file that can be printed or
use with a text editor, word processor, or
desk top publishing package.
Alt F8 This key will allow you to export the current
Alt F8
data to a DIF (Data Interchange Format) file.
This can be used with other data base
packages, spreadsheet programs, and any other
program that can import this format.
When any of the F8 key options are pressed you will be shown
the filename dBrowse is will use to save the tagged records
to. The entire path and filename of the DBF file will be
shown. Each export option has a default file extension
associated with it. The F8 (dBase compatible) will use the
default file extension ".DB". For the Ctrl F8 option the
default file extension is ".TXT". For the Alt F8 option the
file extension is ".DIF". An example of these file
extensions is :
DBF File C:\DBASE\TEST.DBF
DBF File C:\DBASE\TEST.DBF
DB File C:\DBASE\TEST.DB (F8 option)
DB File C:\DBASE\TEST.DB (F8 option)
TXT File C:\DBASE\TEST.TXT (Ctrl F8 option)
TXT File C:\DBASE\TEST.TXT (Ctrl F8 option)
DIF File C:\DBASE\TEST.DIF (Alt F8 option)
DIF File C:\DBASE\TEST.DIF (Alt F8 option)
After the filename to save to is displayed, you will be
given a chance to edit it before the tagged records are
written to the file. If you do not wish to change the
filename then simply press the Return key. If you have
changed the filename then press the Return key when
finished.
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Keep in mind, if a file exists with the filename then it
will be over written! If you decide to cancel the either of
the export options before the file has been written simply
press the ESC key.
F9 This key will allow you to search any of the
F9
fields for full or partial matches based on the
string or sub string you enter.
Mouse commands :
Mouse commands :
If you have a mouse installed in your system the program
will detect this and allow you to operate the program using
it. All of the display window command and some of the key
commands have direct mouse actions.
You can move around the display window by simply moving the
mouse. To select a record simply move the mouse to the
desired record and press the left button and the highlight
bar will be moved. To toggle the tag mark for a record move
the mouse to the record and press the right button. The
highlight bar will move to the record and the tag mark will
appear.
To activate the help system simply move the mouse to the
graphics character in the upper left hand corner of the
display window and press the left button.
To exit the program move the mouse to the graphics character
in the upper right had corner of the display window and
press the left button. This is the same as pressing the ESC
key.
To move the display window around the data field you will
see arrowheads near the four corners. The arrowheads are
graphic characters that show you which directions the
display window can be moved.
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Arrowhead Function
Arrowhead Function
Left If the display window can be moved left
Left
then this character will appear on the
bottom line of the display window near
the left corner.
Right If the display window can be move right
Right
then this character will appear on the
bottom line of the display window near
the right corner.
Up If the display window can be move up
Up
then this character will appear on the
right side of the display window just
below the upper right corner.
Down If the display window can be moved down
Down
then this character will appear on the
right side of the display window just
above the lower right corner.
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Directory Window
Directory Window
The Directory Window allows you to select the DBF file to be
browsed from a list of files. You can also move up to the
parent directory, a sub-directory of the directory path, or
change the file search mask.
The Directory Window will contain three different types of
entries. These entries are defined as :
.. The parent directory of the current directory
..
path. If the current directory path is
C:\DBASE\DATA then the parent is C:\DBASE.
Placing the highlight bar on this entry and
pressing return (or the left mouse button)
will cause dBrowse to switch to the new
directory and display any matching file names
found.
Directory
Directory
Name If the name is displayed in green then it is
Name
a sub-directory of the current directory
path. So if the current directory path is
C:\DBASE\DATA and the Name is TEST then the
Name
complete directory path is
C:\DBASE\DATA\TEST.
Placing the highlight bar on this entry and
pressing return (or the left mouse button)
will cause dBrowse to switch to the new
directory and display any matching file names
found.
File Name If the name is displayed in white then it is
File Name
a normal DOS file. At this stage there is no
check made to be sure the files displayed are
valid dBase files.
Placing the highlight bar on this entry and
pressing return (or the left mouse button)
will cause dBrowse to load the selected file
and return to the Browse Mode.
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Special Keys
Special Keys
There are three special keys that can be used
in the Directory Window. The keys and there
meanings are :
F1 This key will call up the Directory Window
F1
help sub-system.
F2 This key will allow you to change the
F2
directory path and file mask at the top of
the window. This can also be done by placing
the mouse cursor on the word Mask and
Mask
pressing the left mouse button.
ESC Pressing the ESC key will return you to the
ESC
Browse Mode. If you had selected a file
before you called up the Directory Window
then it will still be loaded.
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Header Information Window
Header Information Window
The Header Information Window will display the header
information for the current DBF file. This information will
tell you how the fields were defined when the file was
created, when it was created or last edited, how many fields
and records are in the file, and how big each record is.
If the information cannot be displayed in one window you
will be prompted to press any key to see the rest of the
header information.
Pressing the ESC or right mouse button will return you to
the Browse Mode.
Information for each field contains the following :
Field Name
Field Type
C Character
N Numeric
L Logical
D Date
M Memo
Field Length
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Finding data
Finding data
Finding data is a very important feature of dBrowse. With
this feature you can search very large database files and
see only the records that contain only the data you are
interested in. You can also export the data found ( see the
F8 command) so others can use the data without having access
to the entire database.
The screen will contain three windows, the first will show
you all of the field names available. If there are more
fields (about 50) than can be displayed the PgUp and PgDn
keys will allow you to see the rest of the field names.
The second window will contain a list of the compare
options. Currently, there are 10 compare options which can
be selected.
The format for a search command is
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
Field name
Field name
You can select the field to be searched by either
entering the field name or by entering a # and the
field number. So, if the first field name is LASTNAME
then you can enter LASTNAME or #1 to select this field.
If the field name or number does not exist then the
find will be aborted and you will be returned to the
browse window.
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Compare option
Compare option
To enter a Compare option simply enter the option
characters. The compare options allowed are :
BLANK This option will allow you to select
BLANK
blank records.
= The field data must match the data you
=
enter.
<> The field data must not match the data
<>
you enter.
< The field data must be less than the
<
data you enter.
> The field data must be greater than the
>
data you enter.
<= The field data must be less than or
<=
equal to the data you enter.
>= The field data must be greater than or
>=
equal to the data you enter.
| This allows you to search for partial
|
matches of the data, so if you know only
a few of the characters of the data you
are looking for then using this option
will allow you to find all of the
records that the selected field contains
the partial data some where in it.
>| The field data must start with this
>|
partial data.
|< The field data must end with this
|<
partial data.
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Match value
Match value
The match value is the string or sub-string you are
searching for. Currently, all of the data to be
compared will be converted to upper case first. So if
you are looking for MR then MR, Mr, and mr will all
match.
Multiple field searches
Multiple field searches
Each search command can contain up to 4 field searches.
To search multiple fields use the following format:
One field to search:
One field to search:
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
Two fields to search:
Two fields to search:
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
Three fields to search:
Three fields to search:
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
Four fields to search:
Four fields to search:
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value] [AND|OR]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
[Field name] [Compare option] [Match value]
When doing multiple field searches remember the entire
command must fit on the 70 character command line. If
you have a complex search the use the field numbers
instead of field names.
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AND, OR keywords
AND, OR keywords
The keywords AND or OR must be placed between each
field search. AND simply means that both field searches
must have found a match in the current record. And OR
means that either field searches or both of them must
have found a match in the current record.
BLANK
BLANK
Searching for a blank field is a special case. Even
though it is shown as a search option the keyword BLANK
BLANK
must be entered in the match value field and used with
either the = or the <> compare options. To search for a
= <>
blank field simply use:
[Field name] = BLANK
[Field name] = BLANK
and to find a field that is not blank use:
[Field name] <> BLANK
[Field name] <> BLANK
If any other compare option is used with BLANK then
dBrowse will assume BLANK is a string to be use as the
match value. So, if you entered #3 | BLANK dBrowse
#3 | BLANK
assumes you are looking for the actual string "BLANK"
in the field!
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The future :
The future :
dBrowse is an evolving program that will have may features
added as they are finished. Some of the planned (actually,
in the works now) enhancements include :
Exporting to a Lotus ".WKS" file format.
Complete mouse operation in all windows.
Browsing and exporting selected fields.
Other database format support (File Express,
Paradox, etc.). This will include both import and
export.
A built in flexible report generation subsystem.
A full query language with plain English syntax.
The order the new features are listed are not necessarily
the order they will be worked on. Currently, the most
pressing is the file buffering. Registered users can have
input into the order of this list by simply letting me know
what you feel is important.
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dBrowse - The flexible dBase file browser
dBrowse - The flexible dBase file browser
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
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dBrowse - Warranty Information
dBrowse - Warranty Information
Warranty :
Warranty :
With respect to the physical disk, TOADWare Software Systems
warrants the same to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of
purchase. In the event of notification within the warranty
period of defects in material or workmanship, TOADWare
Software Systems will replace the defective diskette. The
extent of this warranty shall be limited to replacement and
shall not encompass any other damages, including but not
limited to loss of profit, and special, incidental,
consequential, or other similar claims.
TOADWare Software Systems specifically disclaims all other
warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose with respect to defects in the diskette
and documentation. In no event shall TOADWare Software
Systems be liable for any loss of profit or any other
commercial damage, including but not limited to special,
incidental, consequential or other damages.
TOADWare Software Systems retains all rights to the dBrowse
Program and the right to make updates to this program and
its documentation without notification to the purchaser.
This program is sold and distributed "as is".
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
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dBrowse - Distribution
dBrowse - Distribution
Distribution :
Distribution :
This package may be freely distributed as Shareware provided
that no files are modified in any manner. The following
files MUST be distributed with the dBrowse Program in their
original unmodified form:
dBrowse.EXE
dBrowse.EXE
dBrowse.MAN
dBrowse.MAN
The manner of distribution of this program does not relieve
the final recipient of the package from the obligation to
register this product with TOADWare Software Systems. Also,
the recipient of the package MUST be made aware of the fact
MUST
that this is not a public domain program and that they are
required to register the dBrowse Program to be able to
continue to use it beyond the 30 day evaluation period.
The dBrowse Program must not be modified in any manner. You
are not allowed to edit the messages that appear in the
dBrowse Program with any kind of editor (word processor,
text editor, or disk editor).
Newsletter :
Newsletter
TOADWare Software Systems also has a free bi-monthly
TOADWare Software Systems
newsletter that discusses TOADWare products (both current
and future) and different applications for these products.
If you wish to be included (at no cost or obligation) just
check the proper line on the order form and mail it to us.
Registered users will automatically receive the newsletter.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
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dBrowse - Ordering
dBrowse - Ordering
Ordering :
Ordering :
This copy of dBrowse is Shareware and is not public domain
or free. The user is granted a free license to use the
program dBrowse for up to 30 days on one computer for
evaluation purposes. To continue using the dBrowse Program
after that time, the user must register the dBrowse Program.
Registration :
Registration :
A disk with the latest version.
1 Free major upgrade.
Hard copy of the documentation.
Bi-Monthly Newsletter.
Notification of updates.
Discounts on future purchases.
A registered version of dBSort.
For $24.95 the user will be sent a registered copy of the
dBrowse Program (with the Un-Registered message removed), a
bound hardcopy of the documentation, and information for
contacting TOADWare Software Systems. The user is then
granted a license to use the dBrowse Program on any computer
as long as only one copy of the program is ever in use at
any one time. The user will also be notified of updates to
the dBrowse Program (there may be a small handling fee).
Registered users of dBrowse also receive a registered copy
Registered users of dBrowse also receive a registered copy
of dBSort - The easy to use dBase file sorter (normally
of dBSort - The easy to use dBase file sorter (normally
$20.00). This is a full version with the same registration
$20.00). This is a full version with the same registration
benefits as dBrowse.
benefits as dBrowse.
Government Agencies
Government Agencies
___________________
No Registration fee required
No Registration fee required
For Official Use
For Official Use
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
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dBrowse - Ordering
dBrowse - Ordering
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
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dBrowse - Ordering
dBrowse - Ordering
Order Form : dBrowse 2.0
Order Form : dBrowse 2.0
Name : __________________________________________________
Name : __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Company : __________________________________________________
Company : __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Address : __________________________________________________
Address : __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
City : __________________________________________________
City : __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
State : ______________________________ Zip : ____________
State : ______________________________ Zip : ____________
______________________________ ____________
Quantity Description Cost Total
Quantity Description Cost Total
Registration with :
Registration with :
_______
Latest Version.
Latest Version.
dBSort.
dBSort.
1 Free Major Update.
1 Free Major Update.
Update Notification.
Update Notification.
Newsletter
Newsletter
Printed Manual $24.95 _____
Printed Manual $24.95 _____
_____
3 1/2" Media (720K) $ 2.00 _____
3 1/2" Media (720K) $ 2.00 _____
_______ _____
Newsletter Subscription FREE 0.00
Newsletter Subscription FREE 0.00
_______ _____
U.S. Funds Only! Total $ _____
U.S. Funds Only! Total $ _____
_____
Send this form (with payment of course) to :
Send this form (with payment of course) to :
Richard A. Nichols
Richard A. Nichols
TOADWare Software Systems
TOADWare Software Systems
12138 Persimmon Terrace
12138 Persimmon Terrace
Auburn, Ca. 95603
Auburn, Ca. 95603
Thank you for ordering the dBrowse Program and supporting Shareware.
Thank you for ordering the dBrowse Program and supporting Shareware.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 TOADWare Software Systems.
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Very nice! Thank you for this wonderful archive. I wonder why I found it only now. Long live the BBS file archives!
This is so awesome! 😀 I’d be cool if you could download an entire archive of this at once, though.
But one thing that puzzles me is the “mtswslnkmcjklsdlsbdmMICROSOFT” string. There is an article about it here. It is definitely worth a read: http://www.os2museum.com/wp/mtswslnk/