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| Disclaimer | |||
| Manual conventions | Important basic concepts | Database areas | Variables |
| Interactive versus Command file |
The Quick Start Guide is designed to be a brief exposure to the major facilities of zBASE. Those new to database languages may find this a very useful starting point.
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Section C - 'Sample Programs and Glossary', contains some sample programs that can be written in the zBASE language with a brief Glossary that explains some of the terms used in the manual. Also shown is a series of zBASE programs that together form a Stock Check system,
Introduction
The Wordmongers zBASE suite is designed to provide general database management opportunities for the expanded Z88. The Z88 must have at least a 128K RAM expansion cartridge in slot 1.
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Alternately, regularly used sets of commands may be put together into a command file to save repeated entering of the same commands. Those familiar with the dBASE family of programs from Ashton-Tate will find that there are some marked similarities between zBASE and dBASE II. (See trademark notice)
Copyright & Trademark notices
See Copyright & Trademark notices
Disclaimer
See Disclaimer
Handling, ROM's & installing the software
zBASE will only run on an expanded Z88. This means that the Z88 must have at least a 128K RAM cartridge installed. If a single RAM is fitted, it must be in slot 1.
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To run zBASE, move the cursor to the zBASE application option in the INDEX and hit , or enter
W.
Manual conventions
See Manual conventions
Important basic concepts
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Certain elements of the zBASE system need to be explained early on. These elements relate to the use of variables and files.
Database areas
Data files may be opened in either of two areas. These areas are called PRIMARY and SECONDARY. These areas are labelled as 1: and 2: respectively.
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