February 1991 Dear Shareware Vendor: FastFile v5.30 contains many enhancements over v5.2 such as: FastQuiz Billing Subtotal Reports Add/Delete Fields Gradebk2 Import/Export Global Editing Improved File Create As the developer and holder of the copyright to FASTFILE, I would like ASP vendors to distribute the system. PLEASE replace the description in your current printed catalog with: DESCRIPTION FOR VENDOR PRINTED CATALOG FASTFILE v5.3 is a FULL featured database just right for home, teacher, & business use. Has eye-blink speed & files are always compressed. Great for laptop's! Many features reduce data entry effort. Comes with Billing, CheckBook/G L, Invoice, Client List (mail labels), Inventory, Teachers Gradebook, & FASTquiz (makes matching/multiple choice tests & scrambles answers). Or create your own file design. Hundreds recds/file & several files/disk (no disk swapping). Full registered users are provided with additions such as: Payroll Animal Records Time/Client Billing Dr Billing Software Library Restaurant (or Deli) Overtime Printing Business Consignment Clothing Business LDS Ward Gas Station Shareware Publishers List Scout Master + MORE Calories, Fat Grams, & Diet FASTFILE is easy to learn because the same screen is used to enter, edit, and search for data. Features such as record duplication, field blanking (with key strokes other than [Left/right arrow]), and edit access to the previous records are real time savers. Table and relative fields conserve memory, and simplify data entry with unique search, display, and add record features. $35-$70 [Requires DOS 2.0+] ASP 50 BYTE SUMMARY (for bulletin boards) +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Ideal laptop database for business, teachers, home | +-----------------------------------------------------+ 200 BYTE SUMMARY (for bulletin boards) +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Ideal laptop database with Billing, Checkbook/GL, | | Client List (Mail labels), FASTquiz(makes multiple | | choice & matching tests), Gradebook, Inventory, + | | MORE. Or create your own files. $35-$70 [Dos 2.0+] | +-----------------------------------------------------+ Thanks for your support, RD (Monte) Benham 5312 W Tucannon Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 783-3829 FASTFILE FEATURES ALSO FOUND IN POPULAR DATABASES 1 Add Records 2 Find and Edit Records 3 Field to Field Mathematics 4 Print/Display Reports 5 Global Edit Fields 6 Clone New Files 7 Create New Database Design 8 Add, Delete, Edit Fields 9 Import/Export Files 10 Mailing Labels FASTFILE FEATURES NOT AVAILABLE WITH POPULAR DATABASES SAVE DISK SPACE * User Files Always Compressed * Fastfile.exe Uses Just 98K Bytes * Relative Fields Use Just 1 Byte * Table Fields Use Just 1 Byte * Run Entire System With Single Floppy Disk SAVE EFFORT WITH FEWER KEY STROKES # Key Strokes from Main Menu Edit Last Recd Added 1 Enter Today's Date 1 Go from Edit to Add 2 Find All Records 2 Print/Display a Report 4 * Reports are automatically edited when fields are added/deleted. * A unique find, update, display, and position cursor to first field is available with files using relative records. This will save you a lot of time and effort. * Table fields allow screen reference of 16/32 selectable items with (16/8 characters each) with 2 or 3 key strokes. OTHER FEATURES THAT GIVE FASTFILE NEW "DIMENSIONS" * Instant access to all programs and data. * Same screen is used to add, edit, and search for data. * Screen reference to global calculations like "balance due". * Instant indexing when a record is added or edited. * Automatic duplicate record protection. * Automatic "balance forward" updates when cloning billing files. * Gradebook specification with automatic record replication. Very useful for student and sports statistics. * Subtotal reports with averages, NON-ZERO averages, and totals. * Has a keyboard field calculator * Makes matching and multiple choice tests. * Several preprogrammed files for you to try. SUMMARY OF FASTFILE FEATURES GENERAL DATA ENTRY Create and or edit forms Y File Import/Export Y Re-use forms Y Duplicate record protection Y Multiple user files/disk Y Input error checking Y 1 disk without swapping Y Automatic date entry Y Same screen ADD, Edit, Find Y Math field calculator Y Help screens Y Edit access last recd added Y Min requirements DOS 2.0+ Screen Dsply of TABLE fields Y # dec digits (4 bytes) 9 Global functions Y RECORD SPECIFICATIONS REPORT SPECIFICATIONS All fields always indexed Y Full-screen create/edit Y Variable record length Y Leading or trailing breaks Y Usable byte/file 58K 5 level instant sorting Y Max no bytes/recd 256 Print choice of blank space Y Avg bytes/recd (CHECKS) 35 Print choice of blank lines Y Est max recds (CHECKS) 1600+ Print choice Title & Headings Y Max no fields/recd 32 Column subtotals/averages Y Bytes/field (non rel recds) 49 Choice for non-zero averages Y Bytes/field(relative recds) 31 Max labels from one record 255 Multiple statement Math Y # Memory resident reports 2 Number of field types 6 Printers - Any supported by DOS FASTFILE DISTRIBUTION LICENSING AGREEMENT Anyone wishing to charge people a fee for giving them a copy of of FASTFILE must have the written authorization of the author, without which, the distributor is guilty of copyright violation. To receive such authorization, send this completed application, along with a copy of your software library's order form to: RD (Monte) Benham, 5312 W Tucannon, Kennewick, WA 99336. Include $7 to cover the cost of processing the application and of sending you the latest version of FASTFILE. For distributors already recognized by the Association of Shareware Professionals, this application is not necessary. Name of Organization: __________________________________ Your Address: __________________________________________ City, State ZIP: _______________________________________ TERMS OF DISTRIBUTION OF FASTFILE: 1. The total fee charged may not exceed $7. 2. Your library's catalog or listing must state that this program is not free, but copyrighted software that is provided to allow the user to evaluate it before paying. 3. The offering and sale of FASTFILE will be stopped at any time the author so requests. 4. The files on the disk may not be modified or deleted. 5. Copies must be made from the copy of FASTFILE sent to you with this agreement. This is required for control. 6. Problems or complaints will be reported to the author for resolution. Signed ________________________ _______ _____________________ _______ RD (Monte) Benham date Your Name date