There have never been many databases for the XL/XE but
when they come along they tend to be worthwhile. This one provides a
very easy to use environment with records and search and data entry
criteria in 'windows' for a very professionally presented program.
DATA-X is a full featured information processing system for all Ataris
with at least 64k. The program can handle files with up to 300
characters (letters or digits) per field, 20 fields per record. 1,000
records per file or a maximum of 600,000 bytes of information. The
program performs certain mathematical manipulations across fields as
well as the add, delete and update functions normally found in this type
of program. With the use of windows, no complicated commands need be
learned and the program prompts for all needed information to perform
its functions. Like most current database systems you create files that
are arranged as groups of records with each record containing a number
of fields which contain the actual information. There are good search
functions and the database can be sorted with a wide selection of ways
to print out records. The maths functions allow you to calculate the sum
of a field, the average, the sum of flagged records, the average of the
flagged records in a field and more making this program much more useful
than a straight address book (although you can use it for that if you
wish). A highly versatile and easy to use program. There is good
documentation on the disk to get you started and explain the full use of
the program.
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