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LASSO! V1.00
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ASCII -> DBF file converter

(c) 1992 MARK TYNAN





What is LASSO?
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LASSO! converts data in non-CSV ASCII files into DBF format
files.

Unlike most other programs of this type, LASSO! allows you to
view and scroll through your ASCII file and define your fields
'on the fly'.

LASSO! also allows you to ignore blank lines in your ASCII file
when you are converting to DBF format.



Using LASSO!
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LASSO! is extremely simple and intuitive to use - the keys to
available options and menus are always displayed on the screen.

When converting an ASCII to a DBF format file, you must have an
appropriate DBF file already set up. LASSO! will append to the
DBF file if it already contains any records.


LASSO! demo limitations
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This is the Public-Domain release of LASSO! and is limited to 100
records. Please feel free to copy and distribute it IN IT'S
ORIGINAL FORM WITHOUT MODIFICATION.

You can get the unrestricted version of LASSO! for $40 by sending
off the order form enclosed in this file. This is the commercial
version of LASSO! and has no limitations on the amount of records
you can create.


Future releases of LASSO
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As such, this is Version 1.00 of LASSO!

LASSO! Version 2.00 will have provision for converting ASCII
files greater than 80 columns wide and will have more parsing
options.







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LASSO! Order Form


Please send me the unrestricted commercial version of LASSO!



Surname ......................................


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I enclose an International Money Order for $40, made payable to
MARK TYNAN.




Please remit to - MARK TYNAN,
18 SEA GRANGE AVE,
BALDOYLE,
DUBLIN 13,
IRELAND.