                   FINDEX(TM) Information Management Software
                                  Version 4.00
             ***** SHAREWARE...TRY BEFORE YOU BUY...SHAREWARE *****
           (C) Copyright 1987 by Thomas B. Woods, All RIGHTS RESERVED
             Published Under Exclusive License In North America by:
                            E. Arthur Brown Company
        3404 Pawnee Drive, Alexandria, MN 56308 * 612/762-8847, 763-6393

    Fieldless, Fast, and Flexiform
    FINDEX(TM)... A Different and Better Way to Manage Information.

    Imagine  a database with no "fields"  to calculate or  preset.  Records
  take  up exactly as much space as the information you want in them...  no
  more...  no less.  Imagine that this space savings allows up to 2,500 RAM
  resident records per file.  Sorts, searches,  and selections are finished
  in approximately 2 seconds.  Now imagine that individual records within a
  file can have different size, format, even layout.  One record might have
  only  a name and address.  Another might have that as well as  notes  and
  memos.  Still  another  might have all of that  in  addition  to  numeric
  quantities and dates.

    What  you're  imagining is FINDEX(TM),  a "different & better"  way  to
  manage information! Here's a little sample of how it works:

    Once loaded into your IBM PC (or compatible),  the FINDEX(TM) main menu
  and status box are displayed.  At this point,  FINDEX(TM) is waiting  for
  either  a command or something to search for.  If you give it a  name  or
  number,  it will instantly search for and locate every record  with  that
  piece  of information...  no matter where it occurs in those records.  To
  create  a  simple name and address type record:  Type ADD(enter)  and  an
  empty  screen  with some commands at the bottom is  displayed.  Type  the
  Name(enter), Address(enter), City, State, and Zip Code(enter). The record
  is created!  No fields or titles to set up! You can add to or delete from
  that record or any others with simple word processing commands... no data
  risking, re-formatting of fields!

     Can FINDEX(TM) be that simple and still be powerful? YES! But,  forget
  about stodgy old "Report Generators". The FINDEX(TM) "FORM"  command does
  everything  from simple key coding of mailing labels to mail  merging  of
  data into form letters,  ...even to sophisticated inventory/record  lists
  that include calculations.  In fact, you can go so far as to use the FORM
  command  for  devising  data  entry systems such as  are  used  in  order
  processing and other applications!

    And that's not all!  FINDEX(TM) can export all or selected portions  of
  your records as ASCII files...  either via disk or serial connection.  It
  can import existing ASCII compatible records... so that you can use  them
  under  the power and flexibility of FINDEX(TM).  You can create  "Tokens"
  for single key entry of standard information (similar, but different from
  macros).  Do AND, OR, and NOT searches. A 360K disk will hold up to 7,000
  records.  Use FINDEX(TM) with a 20 meg hard disk and it'll handle as many
  as  500,000  records...   fieldless  storage  has  amazing  space  saving
  advantages!  FINDEX(TM)  is  even  compatible  with  your  favorite  word
  processor.

    We're  not afraid of letting you try FINDEX(TM) before you buy  it.  We
  charge  $16 to cover costs of sending you a trial copy.  That includes  a
  diskette copy of the full blown program, abbreviated instruction booklet,
  and Priority Mail Postage. FINDEX(TM) is not copy protected. We encourage
  you  to make copies of unmodified disk so that friends and  acquaintances
  can  try  it  out,  too.  We earn our living from sales  of  manuals  and
  support.  So, DO NOT MAKE COPIES OF THE MANUAL and DO NOT MODIFY ANYTHING
  ON THE DISK.

    If you'll be using FINDEX(TM) regularly,  you're entrusted to order the
  Registered FINDEX(TM) package which includes the following extenive, full
  support for only $89.95:

                    *COMPLETE, EXTENSIVE USER MANUAL
                    *UNLIMITED TELEPHONE SUPPORT
                    *ANNOTATED PROGRAM LISTING
                     (for personal customization)
                    *QUARTERLY FINDEX(TM) NEWSLETTER
                    *TWO FREE UPDATE DISKS
                    *$25 COMMISSION ON SALES WHICH RESULT
                     FROM DISTRIBUTION OF YOUR DISK.

    Complete  instructions for ordering the Registered  FINDEX(TM)  package
  can  be  found at the end of this abbreviated instruction  booklet  along
  with an order blank.

    FINDEX(TM) ABBREVIATED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
        (Minimum System Requirements: IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible,  320K
      RAM, and two drives.)

    Part I. How to Make a FINDEX Working Disk
    Of  course,  the high speed, sophisticated functions of FINDEX(TM)  are
  written  in machine code.  But,  certain parts are left in BASIC so  that
  almost anyone can customize the program. This use of BASIC requires  that
  you  have BASIC loaded when using FINDEX(TM).  What follows is  a  simple
  procedure  for  making a "Work Disk"  that will automatically  load  your
  BASIC whenever you boot FINDEX(TM).

    Your FINDEX(TM) disk contains six different files: 
          FINDOCS.BAT -prints FINDEX.TXT
          FINDEX.TXT -these instructions
          FINDEX.BAT -loads and runs the FINDEX program
          FINDEX.BAS -the Basic portion of the program
          FX3-4.BAS -the machine code part of the program
          DUPE.BAT -a batch program which duplicates the
                    above files on a disk in drive-B
                    (for giving copies of Findex to friends).
          MANUAL.TXT-More of the Instruction Text
          
    Your   FINDEX(TM)  Work  Disk  must  contain  FINDEX.BAT,   FINDEX.BAS,
  FX3-4.BAS,  and your BASIC programming language.  Follow these  steps  to
  make your working disk:

     1. Turn ON your computer using your system boot disk in drive-A. 
     2.  Insert  a new disk in drive-B and type FORMAT B:/S  and  press
        ENTER.  This will format the new disk and place a copy of  your
        DOS on it. 
     3. Put  your  Basic language onto the disk in drive B:  by  typing
        COPY BASIC?.* B: and press ENTER.
     4. Now  remove your boot disk and replace it with the  disk  which
        holds the FINDEX files.
     5. To  copy  the  FINDEX files onto  drive-B,  enter  these  three
        commands:

                    COPY FINDEX.BAT B:
                    COPY FINDEX.BAS B:
                    COPY FX3-4.BAS B:

    That completes the transfer process. Your disk in drive-B is now a com-
  plete,  fully functional FINDEX(TM) data base program.  Findex will  also
  install  on  any  hard disk with the "C"  label.  Be sure  to  store  the
  original disk in a safe place so if anything happens,  you'll have it  to
  fall back on.

    PART 2. Running FINDEX(TM)
    Any  time  you want to use FINDEX(TM),  just put your working  disk  in
  drive-A and boot your computer.  The PC will ask you to input the current
  date and time like it always does. After this information has been enter-
  ed,  type the word "FINDEX"  to load and execute the program.  By  typing
  "FINDEX"  at the DOS prompt,  you cause the batch file to load  and  take
  control of the computer.  The batch file automatically installs the BASIC
  language,  loads FINDEX(TM) into memory, and runs it. Note: Some versions
  of Basic are loaded by typing the word, "BASICA" at the DOS prompt. Other
  versions  are loaded by typing,  "BASIC". The FINDEX batch file has  been
  programmed  to load Basic using the command "BASICA".  If you  experience
  difficulties with this approach, try creating a new batch file which uses
  the proper command for your computer. Here's how:
       At  the  DOS prompt,  enter: COPY CON FINDEX.BAT  (press  ENTER)
     BASIC FINDEX (press ENTER) (press CTRL-Z)(press ENTER).

    If  you can't get FINDEX to load,  please ask the  business,  organiza-
  tion,  or  individual who gave you the program for  help.  Failing  that,
  contact us at E. Arthur Brown Co. directly. After all, we can't very well
  expect you to register your copy of FINDEX if you can't load it.

       PROBLEM:  SLOW  LOADING.  In order to assure  a  wide  range  of
     computer compatibilities, FINDEX(TM) is stored as an ASCII file on
     the  original  distribution  disks. Consult  the  FINDEX(TM)  User
     Manual   for   instructions  on  custom  modifying  it   to   load
     approximately 3 times faster on your computer.

       PROBLEM:  FINDEX RUNS FINE BUT WON'T LOAD FILES FROM  DISK.  You
     don't have enough memory. FINDEX needs a minimum of 320 K of RAM.

    THE FINDEX MAIN MENU
    Once FINDEX is loaded, the screen clears and a new display comes on the
  screen  which is called the FINDEX MAIN MENU.  Think of the Main Menu  as
  being like "home base".  From the Main menu,  you can add records,  enter
  search commands,  or go off to execute one of the many "group"  functions
  which operate on groups of records. The Main Menu is divided into 3 major
  areas:  the "Status Window"  on the right,  a list of  "Command  Options"
  appears on the left,  and at the bottom of the screen,  you see a  cursor
  blink and the word "Command?".  When you enter various commands from  the
  keyboard,  the  lower part of the screen is used to display  your  input.
  Whenever you see the Main Menu,  the computer is waiting for you to  tell
  it what to do or what you want it to search for. To enter one of FINDEX'S
  20 commands,  just type the command word.  For example,  to add a record,
  type "ADD"  and press ENTER. Not all of the commands are shown at once on
  the Main Menu. To see more commands, type "MORE" and press ENTER.  If you
  want to sort your data, you should type "SORT"  and press ENTER.  Use all
  upper  case or all lower case letters when you enter one of  the  command
  options.  "add"  works the same as "ADD". But "Add", "aDD",  or any other
  combination  of upper and lower case will be misinterpreted as a  "Search
  Command".  FINDEX will scan the records it stores for matches to what you
  type.

    SUMMARY OF FINDEX COMMAND OPTIONS

   DEFO means "Define Output Format".  Records found by a search can be
        sent to the printer, the RS232 serial port, or to an ASCII disk
        file.  Furthermore,  you can specify exactly which lines of the
        record  you want output and what sequence you want them to  go.
        This is done by "defining the output format"  which is  carried
        out  by  this  command.  Prompts lead you  through  the  entire
        process. This command is useful for sending only certain pieces
        of  information to a device such as a printer.  In  a  customer
        file which has a name, address,  telephone and sales history in
        each record, you could make mailing labels by defining a format
        to print ONLY the lines of each record which contain a person's
        name and address.

   SORT Enter  this command to put records in alphabetical  or  numeric
        order. FINDEX will ask you which record line you want it to use
        as the basis of the sort.  Select any line from 1 to 19.  If  a
        mailing list always has a name on the first line of each record
        and a zip code on the 5th,  the list can be ordered by name  by
        telling FINDEX to sort on the basis of line 1.  Later,  you can
        sort by Zip Code by selecting line 5.

   NNAM means "New Name".  This command lets you assign a file name  to
        the data you're working with.  It is like sticking a label on a
        box  of index cards which says "Recipes",  or  "Donors".  Files
        which are saved on the disk are written under the file name you
        give with this command.  Certain DOS restrictions apply to file
        names.  Length  may not exceed 8 characters,  and  do  not  use
        spaces or punctuation marks.

   RST  stands  for "RESTART the data file".In other words,  clear  out
        all  data and start over with an empty file.  Be  careful  with
        this command!

   ADD  Here is the most important command.  When you want to add a new
        record to your file, enter the word "ADD" when the main menu is
        on  the screen to put FINDEX in the ADD/EDIT mode.  The  screen
        clears  and the edit cursor starts blinking in the  upper  left
        corner.  A new list of edit functions appears at the bottom  of
        the screen. These functions facilitate the adding or editing of
        data,  and are accessed by pressing the function keys as shown.
        The action in this mode is similar to that of a word processor.
        Just start typing in whatever you want to appear on your  card.
        When  you are finished typing,  press F5 to log the new  record
        into  memory  and return to the main menu.  To  return  WITHOUT
        logging  what  you've  typed into memory,  press  the  ESC  key
        instead.

   TLOD means  "Load  Token File".  It is possible  to  create  special
        "Token"  keys to use when you ADD or EDIT records.  Tokens  are
        commonly  (but also in accurately) called MACRO keys  by  other
        programs.  A  token is defined as  something  which  represents
        something else.  In the context of FINDEX,  this means that you
        can create token keys which when pressed,  spell out an  entire
        word or phrase.  When you add records,  you often discover that
        certain words are used repeatedly.  By assigning that word to a
        token  key,  you can print out the whole word just by  pressing
        CTRL  and  the  letter  representing  the  word.   Tokens  save
        keypresses.  After one or more tokens have been  assigned,  you
        can  save them on disk for future use.  TLOD is the command  to
        use to get them back from disk when you want them.

   TOKN Edit or Create a TOKEN File.  Before the TLOD command above can
        be  used,  you  must first create a token  file.  This  is  the
        command which does it.  Prompts lead you through the  necessary
        steps.

   MORE Display MORE Command Options.  Only the first 8 commands appear
        on the Main Menu.  Enter the word "MORE"  if you want to see  8
        more.

   MERG ASCII files which have been created by a word processor such as
        PC-Write, can be merged into the FINDEX data base. You can also
        use  FINDEX  to  make ASCII files of selected  data.  The  MERG
        command lets you combine such pieces of data in order to create
        totally  new  files  out of bits and pieces  of  others.  After
        typing MERG, the computer prompts you for the desired number of
        lines  of data you want compiled into one record.  Then  FINDEX
        asks for the file name you want to merge. Only ASCII files with
        a ".TXT"  extention can be merged. ASCII files with a different
        file name extention can be merged if you rename them.

   CHAT Change  Tally Line.  Numbers stored in records can  be  summed.
        Like  the  sort command,  you must tell FINDEX which  line  the
        number  you wish to add appears on.  CHAT lets you do  this.  A
        number to add must be the first item on the line.

   BAUD When  outputting  data to the serial port,  transmission  speed
        must  match that of the receiving computer.  This command  lets
        you select the proper value.

   ASCI When  you  need to create a special ASCII file to load  into  a
        word  processor or back into another FINDEX file (using  MERG),
        you  must  tell FINDEX the name of the file the data is  to  be
        written to.  When you use this command,  FINDEX will scan  your
        disks  for  a  file  with  the same  name.  If  one  is  found,
        subsequent  writes will append the file.  If one is NOT  found,
        FINDEX  will  create  a new file.  ASCII  files  have  the  TXT
        extention added to them automatically.

   DISK Produces  a  directory of either the hard or floppy  disks  and
        allows for the deletion and renaming of files.

   SDAT Changes  the current date in case you forgot to do it  at  boot
        time.

   SERI means "SERIAL INPUT". Exactly like the MERG command except that
        data  is read from the serial port instead of the disk  drives.
        This  feature  provides a useful way to  transport  data  files
        between  two completely different computers which  cannot  read
        each  other's disks.  If you have a ton of data in a  different
        computer,  you  don't  have to retype it all  to  get  it  into
        FINDEX.

   SAVE Save the data file onto the disk drive. The entire file will be
        written  to your disk drive and under the file name  listed  in
        the  Status Window.  A ".FDX"  extension will automatically  be
        added to file name.

   LOAD Load a ".FDX"  file into memory.  FINDEX asks you to enter  the
        desired file name and then proceeds to load the file.

   EXIT Provides  a handy means to return to the DOS without having  to
        reset the computer.  Remember to SAVE any updated files  before
        EXITing FINDEX.

   FORM This  command  turns on the built-in  form  generator/mailmerge
        function.  It  is  possible  to  create  documents  using  your
        favorite  word  processor or even FINDEX itself  which  contain
        special commands which cause FINDEX to search for selected data
        and print it inside the document. An example is that of sending
        personalized  form letters to every client you have  listed  in
        your data base.  Create the form letter using a word  processor
        (We  like  PC Write).  In it,  place  commands  which  activate
        FINDEX.  Then from FINDEX, enter the FORM command.  FINDEX asks
        for the name of the document file you want it to use. Then, the
        program  loads  the document line by line.  If FINDEX  finds  a
        command in the document, it executes it,  otherwise the line of
        text  is  printed  on the printer.  Only  documents  which  are
        standard  ASCII  files  may  be used  with  the  FORM  command.
        Document  commands must have square brackets around them.  Some
        commands which FINDEX recognizes appear below.

                    [S:abc] Search for "abc"
                    [N] Get next record
                    [L:n] Print line number (n) of current record
                    [I] Print string input from keyboard

                           *** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
        The FORM command gives FINDEX an enormous amount of power  with
        respect  to  handling,  reporting, and  analyzing  data...  and
        developing applications. It stands to reason that it's also the
        most  difficult  part  of  the program  to  fully  master.  The
        complete  FINDEX User Manual goes to great  lengths  describing
        how  to  use  the FORM command and  the  12  Document  commands
        associated with it.  Also, The quarterly FINDEX newsletter will
        deal  heavily with the many applications of the  FORM  command.
        Send  $89.95  for a complete registered copy  of  FINDEX  which
        includes  the  User Manual and the quarterly  newsletter...  as
        well as other benefits. Ordering instructions are at the end of
        this booklet. 

   HARD This  command lets you toggle your hard disk on or off so  that
        you  can write data to the floppy drives for back up or if  you
        wish to exchange a file with someone else.  With no hard  disk,
        there's no effect.

    ENTERING SEARCH COMMANDS FROM THE MAIN MENU
    After you have added a few experimental records to FINDEX, try entering
  a  few  Search Commands to view them on the screen.  This  is  done  very
  simply by typing a word, symbol, character or phrase which you know to be
  in  the  record you want to look at.  When a Search  Command  is  entered
  instead of one of the 20 Command Options,  FINDEX begins to hunt for  the
  first  record  it  can find which holds a match to the  word  you  input.
  Unlike Command Options, which may be either upper or lower case, a Search
  Command will find a record only if it contains an EXACT  match--including
  big or little letters. Any word or part of a word can be used as a search
  key. In addition, you can use the asterisk (*) to find EVERY record. This
  is very useful when you want to send an entire file to a printer, or when
  you  just  want  to browse through your records.  Maximum  length  is  64
  characters.  Logic separators,  AND,  OR,  and NOT may be included  in  a
  Search Command. 

    THE DISPLAY OPTION MENU: After you enter a Search Command, FINDEX scans
  your  records  until it finds a match to your input.  Then  it  stops  to
  display  the record it found.  At the bottom of the screen you'll find  a
  new  list of possible actions you may perform.  This list is  called  the
  "Display  Option  Menu".  After the display of every record  found  by  a
  search,  the Display Options appear so that you can tell FINDEX what  you
  want to do next.  To execute one of the options, type the letter shown in
  the menu and press enter. Two additional items in the Display Option Menu
  are the "Current Cnt."  and "Current Sum"  listings.  The first,  CURRENT
  COUNT,  tells how many records have thus far been found which  match  the
  Search  Command.  CURRENT  SUM reports the total value  of  numeric  data
  present  in each record found by a search.  The CHAT command is  used  to
  specify  which line of each record FINDEX uses when calculating  the  the
  sum.  After a search finds a record,  you can press just ENTER to step to
  the next matching record.  Further searching continues until all data has
  been checked.  Then FINDEX reports,  "SEARCH IS COMPLETE".  To view EVERY
  record  in  the  file,  use the asterisk (*) as  a  Search  Command,  and
  continue to press just ENTER after each record display.  Eventually,  you
  will  reach the end of your data and the SEARCH IS COMPLETE message  will
  appear. You can then type "N" of the Display Options to return you to the
  Main Menu.  Please refer to the "Quick Reference Guide"  for more details
  on the use of each Display Option. 

    MAIN MENU "GROUP" FUNCTIONS
    FINDEX  can  act  on an entire group of records which  match  a  search
  command in several different ways. All of them are accomplished by typing
  a Search Command to define the group of records you wish to act on.  Then
  add  the back slash (\)followed by the letter shown in the Main  Menu  to
  affect the desired function.  For example,  to GROUP DELETE every  person
  from Computerville, enter the command:

                    Computerville\D

    To  print mailing labels of EVERYONE on your mailing list use:  *\P  To
  find out how much you spend on office supplies in May, first use the CHAT
  command  to  tell FINDEX to add the values it finds on the line  of  each
  record which holds your check amounts. Then run a GROUP search for:

                    May AND Office Supplies\T

    FINDEX  will search for every record which contains "MAY"  and  "Office
  Supplies".  If it finds a number on the line you specify, it will add the
  value  to  the total.  When every record has been searched,  FINDEX  will
  stop. The CURRENT SUM indicator will tell you HOW MUCH you spent, and the
  CURRENT COUNT tells HOW MANY purchases were recorded. 

    PART 3. OPERATING TIPS

    RECORD ORGANIZATION
    FINDEX sorts and prints by specified line numbers.  So,  if you have  a
  file of records, the sort and print types of information should appear on
  the same lines in every record.  For example, to sort a file by zip code,
  all  of  the records in that file should have the zip code  on  the  same
  line.  If you'd like records to be sorted in last name alphabetical order
  but  still have them printed with the first name first,  use  a  separate
  line to contain only the last name for sorting purposes.
     
    SEARCH TECHNIQUES
     FINDEX  searches for EVERY occurence of whatever you ask it to  search
     for. For example, asking it to search for AL to find all references to
     ALABAMA  may  turn  up several other  records  containing  non-ALABAMA
     records  with AL in them.  Try your searches out on the screen  before
     printing  or  transmitting them to disk or another computer.  You  may
     have to modify them...  Maybe make your search for ",  AL"  instead of
     "AL".

    ASCII FILE COMPATIBILITY
     If the data is on disk in the form of a standard ASCII file,  that is,
  letters  and numbers with carriage return/linefeed characters at the  end
  of each line,you can use MERG to load this data into FINDEX.  If the data
  is in another computer which cannot write a disk that MSDOS can read, you
  can  link the two machines together through an RS232 serial port and  use
  the SERI command.

    PART 4. QUICK REFERENCE OF FINDEX COMMANDS AND FUNCTIONS

    This reference is intended to serve as a quick reminder of the  meaning
  and function of every command. Consult the text for detailed information.

    FINDEX MAIN MENU COMMANDS
    Search  Command  Types:  Single Word: Any character,  symbol,  word  or
  phrase.
    Multi-Word:  A series of single words (as above) which are separated by
  the words AND, OR, or NOT.
    ASTERISK (*): A special search command which displays EVERY record.

    Command Options:
      ADD: Puts the computer into the ADD/EDIT mode.
     ASCI: Lets you define filename for ASCII text files written to disk.
     BAUD: Provides a way to change the RS232 transmission rate.
     CHAT: "Change Tally" line. Defines the record line used in arithmetic.
     DEFO: "Define Output".  Use to define which lines of a record will  be
           output to the printer, disk, or serial port.
     DISK: Gives a directory of pertinent files and provides utilities.
     EXIT: Quits the FINDEX program and returns you to DOS.
     FORM: Enters FINDEX into the Form Generator/Mail merge function.
     HARD: Engages or Disengages a hard disk (drive-C).
     LOAD: Reads a 131,030 byte data file (.FDX) into memory.
     MERG: Adds an ASCII text file (.TXT) to what is already in memory.
     MORE: Toggles display of Main Menu command options.
     NNAM: Lets you change the current filename.
     RST:  Restarts a file. Clears everything out!
     SAVE: Writes the current file (.FDX) onto the disk drive.
     SDAT: Sets the current date.
     SERI: Like MERG only for serial input of data from the RS232
     SORT: Alphabetizes records in ascending or descending order.
     TLOD: Loads a token file from disk. Tokens are used in ADD/EDIT.
     TOKN: Create or alter tokens, save token files on disk.


    MAIN MENU GROUP FUNCTIONS:
    Define  the group of records you wish to act on by typing in  a  search
  command.  Append the search command with a reverse slash "\"  followed by
  the letter representing the function you want to use.

     \D GROUP DELETE: Deletes every record which matches search command.
     \O GROUP SERIAL:  Outputs every matching record to RS232 port (as  per
        DEFO/BAUD).
     \P GROUP PRINT: Lprints all matching records (as per DEFO).
     \S GROUP STATS: Tells HOW MANY records match search command.  With AND
        and NOT searches, it reports "XXX of YYY Records."
     \T GROUP  TALLY:  Gives sum of numbers found in matching records  (see
        CHAT).
     \W GROUP  WRITE:  Outputs records to ASCII disk file (as per DEFO  and
        ASCI).

    DISPLAY OPTION COMMANDS
    After  a  Search  Command is entered, the program scans  its  data  and
  displays the first record it finds which contains a match. With the found
  record  are the Display Options.  Your selection tells FINDEX what to  do
  next.  (Note:  Press just ENTER to continue searching for  more  matching
  records.)

     A: ADD a new record (same as typing "ADD").
     B: BACK UP one record. Remembers the last 20 records found by the SAME
        search  command.  When a new search is entered,  the  count  starts
        over.
     C: COPY  contents  of current record into a new one.  Similar  to  ADD
        except ADD starts you out with a blank screen.
     D: DELETE currently displayed record.
     E: EDIT current record.
     M: Show MORE Display Options.
     N: Make NEW search. Takes you back to the Main Menu.
     O: OUTPUT record to serial port (as per DEFO and BAUD).
     P: PRINT  current record on line printer. One copy is made as  defined
        by DEFO command. For multiple copies, use a number with the letter.
     R: RESTART search from the beginning of data. RETURN to the display of
        the first record found.
     S: Display STATUS window with the currently displayed record.
     W: WRITE current record to the disk in ASCII format.  Like the  serial
        OUTPUT function except the record goes to the disk rather than  the
        serial port. Filename to which the record goes is defined with ASCI
        command.
     Z: Send control-Z character to the serial port.  A command which tells
        the computer at the other end to stop listening.  Signifies the end
        of the serial file (EOF).
     >: MIDSEARCH.  Prefix a new search command with character to find  new
        matches  which  appear  AFTER the current one.  Finds  all  records
        AFTER...

    ADD/EDIT MODE FUNCTIONS
     F1: Toggles  INSERT/OVER  mode.  Typing is inserted  between  existing
         text, or overwrites it depending on mode.
     F2: LINE  INSERT.  Moves  all text after the  cursor  DOWN  one  line,
         leaving an empty line at the cursor.
     F3: Lprints display without leaving EDIT mode (as per DEFO).
     F4: LINE  DELETE.  Removes the line of text at the  cursor  and  moves
         everything UP one line.
     F5: CLOSE  RECORD.  Exits the ADD/EDIT mode and returns  you  to  Main
         Menu.
     F6: Displays Status Window.
     F7: LINE ERASE. Erases all text to the right of the cursor. 
     F8: NEXT RECORD. Logs record into memory and returns to ADD/EDIT mode.
     F9: Shows additional functions at bottom of screen.
    F10: Prints current date.
    ESC: Exits ADD/EDIT mode WITHOUT logging record into memory.

    The  CTRL key is used for printing pre-defined  TOKENS.  Simultaneously
  press  CTRL and a letter from A-G to print the appropriate phrase as  you
  have defined it using the TLOD and TOKN commands.

    A Note to Dealers, Distributors, & Software Bundlers:
    Please feel free to distribute unmodified copies of FINDEX(TM) to  your
  customers.  We  make  disk labels and  Trial  Disk  Instruction  Booklets
  available so that you can give away or sell a nice trial package.  If you
  sell the trial disks,  please don't charge more than $16 and be sure  the
  customer knows it's a trial disk. It would be embarrassing for us both if
  he called for help thinking he was entitled to technical support. Our $25
  commission  on sales of registered FINDEX(TM) disks is available  to  you
  only  as a registered owner yourself.  If you plan to distribute  a  wide
  number  of trial disks,  it's to your advantage to purchase a  registered
  FINDEX(TM) Package to make your distribution copy disks from.

    HOW TO MAKE FINDEX(TM) DUPLICATE DISKS:
    We  believe satisfied customers make the best FINDEX(TM) sales  people.
  That's why we pay $25 commissions to registered FINDEX(TM) owners. You're
  encouraged to make as many copies of the FINDEX(TM) program disk and disk
  based  documentation  as  you  like.   We  make  our  living  on  selling
  documentation and support, however. So, DO NOT DISTRIBUTE MODIFIED COPIES
  OF THE DISK and DO NOT MAKE COPIES OF THE FINDEX(TM) USER MANUAL.  Here's
  how to duplicate the FINDEX(TM) disk:
    Put  a formatted disk in drive B and your FINDEX disk in drive A.  Type
  the  word DUPE and press (ENTER) to duplicate all pertinent FINDEX  files
  onto the disk in drive B.  Use the DUPE function to transfer FINDEX files
  to any disk in drive B.
    To  duplicate FINDEX(TM) disks for distribution,  put the DOS  disk  in
  drive  A and an unformatted disk in drive B.  Then type DISKCOPY  A:  B:,
  press (ENTER) and follow the screen prompts.


    PART 5. HOW TO ORDER FINDEX(TM) PRODUCTS AND SUPPORT

    FINDEX(TM)  is  not free.  It is "Shareware",  a way of  selling  which
  allows  you  to  try  it before you buy it.  We  want  your  friends  and
  acquaintences to try it too.  So,  feel free to make copies of this  disk
  for other people.  We make our living selling FINDEX(TM) User Manuals and
  support.  So,  DO NOT DISTRIBUTE MODIFIED COPIES OF THE DISK and  DO  NOT
  MAKE  COPIES OF THE FINDEX(TM) USER MANUAL. If you find that you will  be
  using FINDEX(TM),  you are entrusted to purchase a Registered Copy  which
  includes extensive support for the modest sum of $89.95.

                 Registered FINDEX(TM) Package $89.95
                                   
                   Extensive FINDEX(TM) User Manual
                      Unlimited Telephone Support
                       Annotated Program Listing
                    Quarterly FINDEX(TM) Newsletter
                         Two Free Update Disks
               And, A $25 Commission on FINDEX(TM) sales
        which result from distribution of your registered disk.

     FINDEX(TM) Products:
     Item Number Description                          Price      Qty.

     298-610     Trial FINDEX(TM) Disk                $16.00    _______
     298-615     Registered FINDEX(TM) Package        $89.95    _______

                *** FINDEX Distribution Materials ***
     298-617     50 FINDEX(TM) Disk Labels             $3.50    _______
     298-618     50 FINDEX(TM) Trial Inst. Booklets    $4.00    _______

              Please Complete the Order Information Below:

     Name_________________________________________________________

     Address______________________________________________________

     City, State, Zip_____________________________________________

     If  you are ordering a Registered FINDEX(TM) Package,  please
     give  the name and serial number from your trial  disk.  This
     will assist us in paying the $25 commission to your sponsor.

     Name_______________________________Serial No.________________

     Check Or Money Order Enclosed?________

     Visa/Mastercard/Discover__________________________Expires____

     Your Signature_______________________________________________

     MN residents add 6% sales tax. Telephone Orders are Welcome!
                    Send Your Order and Payment To:
              E. Arthur Brown Company, 3404 Pawnee Drive,
           Alexandria, MN 56308 * 612/762-8847, 612/763-6393
    HOW TO PRINT THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Type PRINT MANUAL.TXT and press ENTER.
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