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HARVESTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED 1989
Z88 Data Organiser
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These applications need 32K of either EPROM or Flash space.
Introduction
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.
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 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.
Selecting Data Org.
Z88 Data Organiser can be started from the INDEX using the cursor bar or can be selected at any time using O. If Z88 Data Organiser has already been used it will appear in the SUSPENDED ACTIVITIES area of the index from which it can be re-selected using the cursor bar.
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
Main Menu
| MAIN MENU | |
|---|---|
| 1 | USE |
| 2 | FILES |
| 3 | INFO |
| 4 | SET |
| 5 | TRANSFER |
| 6 | QUIT |
1 Use
File Names
Do not use the space character in file names. Only the first name will be used.
N returns to SET DEVICE, else Y
The FIELD NAME can be up to 12 characters long
Selecting S gives
Use Menu
1 Find
Before finding anything, there needs to be some data in the database. Go to Add if this is the first time through.
After some records are entered, find may be used.
Find
Returns to the FIND GLASGOW screen.
Goto
Info
1 Print
2 Setup
3 Exit
2 Add
Add allows the individual fields to be entered into the record.
Now that the database has been described, the data may be entered.
If a blank line is entered the CONTINUE FINISH prompt is displayed.
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.
