This is the First page of B_BASE Instructions. This program is a small DATABASE program designed to store and retrieve information of a relative simple nature. Facilities to manage this information are MENU oriented and for the most part self-explanatory. There is ENTER DATA, UPDATE DATA (to change or modify), DELETE a RECORD (to delete a RECORD), SEARCH (to find a specific RECORD), PRINT a REPORT (to the default DIRECTORY or to the attached PRINTER), SCREEN REPORT (prints the REPORT to the SCREEN), LIST ALL DATA (displays all DATA in the file with RECORD and FIELD numbers), SORT (a general purpose SORT of the FILE by FIELD name), and EXIT (to quit). 1 This program is designed to work on relatively small data the maximum number of RECORDS is 1000 with a maximum number of FIELDS being 20. This can be increased depending upon available disk/diskette storage space. The program was written with the begining user in mind, and performs the same on VAX VMS, PDP-11 RSX-11M, or PRO-350 P/OS. 2 The Program produces and works from two (2) files; filename.BBS -- A sequential file containing FILE information. & filename.BBD -- A VIRTUTAL file containing the actual data. The filename is a filename that you provide. The Program CAN also produce a sequential file REPORT; filename.DOC -- A REPORT file containing data in the selected REPORT format. 3 If you have any further questions, Please contact: Randy Jordan Black & Veatch Computer Services Department 11401 Lamar Ave. Overland Park, Kansas 66211 (913) 967-2544 4