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Z88 Data Organiser is a ROM based application package for the Cambridge Computer Z88 portable. It is a database that allows users store information easily.
Data Organiser allows the user to design the structure, enter the
The EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM can be utilized for many types of events - indoors and outdoors and can easily accommodate up to 180 entrants. Its uses are varied:-
- A record is a numerical entry - like a card index system.
- A field
In addition to sports uses the program can be equally at home in an office environment when required for such applications as Method Study, Time controlling of work control and processing applications and any activity requiring a stopwatch and note pad.
The EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM has been devised as a universal program which can be used for work and leisure activities.
Before using the software for a serious application it is recommended that some time is spent getting acquainted with the package to gain familiarity with the facilities available and to determine the best way to arrange the information required.
The manual should be read to appreciate the system fully and to avoid any mishaps at a later date when fully operational.
The package is a fully compatible application for the Z88 and allows all the machine's inbuilt software to be used while the EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM is running.
The their own RECORD card, defining the names of the individual FIELDS. There is an input filter that checks for example whether text or a number is expected.
The standard MENU and HELP facilities are not used in this application. The user will need to read this manual first to get a good overview of the product before use.
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When it is running, when in the INDEX it will be shown as a suspended activity with the file name used as YOUR REF. There can only be one Z88 Data Organiser application running.
Menu
Pressing the MENU key reveals 'no topics.' The Menus are in the main program itself.
Main Menu
To select a function on the menu, either use the cursor or
keys followed by the
key, or the first letter of the name, in this case 1 - 6.
| MAIN MENU | |
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| 1 | USE |
| 2 | FILES |
| 3 | INFO |
| 4 | SET |
| 5 | TRANSFER |
| 6 | QUIT |
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Do not use the space character in file names. Only the first name will be used. |
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N returns to SET DEVICE, else Y
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The FIELD NAME can be up to 12 characters long
Selecting S givesdisplays ST
Selecting T displays TEL for Telephone numbers.
Selecting N displays NO for Natural numbers.
Selecting I displays INT for Integer numbers.
Use Menu
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After some records are entered, find may be used.
At the bottom of the screen a different Menu is displayed. What do these commands do?
Find
Returns to the FIND GLASGOW screen.
Goto
goes to a RECORD number, in this case, 2.
Info
gives Information of the amount of storage used on the Z88 and information of the database.
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1 Print
2 Setup
sets which FIELD is required to be printed.
3 Exit
Exits this menu.
Search
Entering a name (or several names) will match the name(s) and display the record that matches if found.
Selecting search again displays CONTINUE and REDO.
- Continue continues the existing search
- Redo allows another search.
View
Views the RECORD again.
2 Add
Add allows the individual fields to be entered into the record.
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When all the FIELDS are entered, select Finish and then either Save, Edit or Abort. Saving this entry selects the next record (ADD 2) to be entered.
Use to move up a level to finish adding.
3 Edit
4 Order
5 Structure
6 Quit
