December 1987; Volume 6, No. 2; Whole No. 62

CFOG's PIP, December 1987, Volume 6 No. 2, Whole No. 62, page 11

PC-File 80 is Here

PC-File 80 is finally released. The new version of Jim Button's popular flat database program for CP/M 80 users has been in the works for quite a while. The program is accompanied by a 76 page laser printed User's Guide which includes a 4 page outline/table of contents and a 12 page comprehensive index. A double-sided quick reference card is printed on an Avery non-tear sheet for permanence

PC-File 80 programs interact from a master menu. Databases may have up to 40 fields. Fields may be up to 65 characters. A "super" field can use up the balance of the record, up to 253 bytes, the maximum record length. Up to 16,384 records may be sorted on up to 10 keys at one time, in ascending or descending order or any mix of the two.

Searches and sorts are case independent. Searches may begin at the beginning of the field or for strings appearing anywhere in the field. Soundex and wild card searches are supported.

PC-File 80 provides a conversion program for PC-File Version 8.4, 8.5, or 8.6 existing databases. PC-File 80 is $49.95. CFOGgers may obtain PC-File 80 for $30.00 (until March 31, 1988, only). 'Standard' formats for PC-File 80 are Osborne and Kaypro formats. A $2 format charge will be made for other soft-sectored 48TPI [DD] CP/M formats. Other formats are extra. A $3 shipping charge applies to copies not picked up at CFOG meetings. PC-File 80 is distributed by KaftorWare Corporation, Box 1674, Chicago, IL 60690.

Since the editor of this publication has an interest an KaftorWare Corporation any review of PC-File 80 will have to be written by someone else.