Rolodex PCLink 650-0132 Operation

Rolodex PCLink
(650-0132)              Operation - Part 4            Faxback Doc. # 17122

Export CARDFILE

The Export CARDFILE function allows PCLink cardfile information to be
exported in dBASE or Text file format.  From the MAIN MENU, move the
highlighted bar to Selection 8 and press <ENTER>.  The program will
display:

    DBase File Format
    Text File Format
    Return to Main Menu

Highlight the desired choice by using the < and > cursor keys, or type
the highlighted letter, and press <ENTER>.

To use PCLink with dBASE III, dBASE IV, Paradox, Foxbase, or Clipper,
select dBASE format.

To use PCLink with WordPerfect, Wordstar, Lotus 123, Supercalc, or any
other spreadsheet or word processor, select Text file format.

dBASE:

If dBASE is selected the program displays:

    Enter DBase file name:

Type a name with 8 characters or less, and press <ENTER>.

If the file name already exists, you must either overwrite this file by
pressing Y, or enter a new file name by pressing N and typing a new name.

The file originally selected will now be converted to a dBASE DBF file, and
located in the PCLink directory with the name specified above, and a .DBF
suffix.  The field information for this file is shown in the following
table.  Please refer to your database program manual on how to set up the
fields for your database program, and how to import the database file
created in PCLink.

FIELDS FOR DBASE FILES

Field#           Name                   Description               Length

1                FNAME                  Contact Name              24
2                FCOMPANY               Company Name              24
3                FPHONE                 Telephone#                19
4                FFAX                   Fax#                      19
5                FADDRESS 1             Street Address            24
6                FADDRESS 2             City, State, Zip          24

ASCII Delimited Text:

When Text is selected the program displays the message:

    Enter Text file name:

Type in a name with 8 characters or less, and press <ENTER>.  If the name
you have chosen is already in use, the computer will tell you that the file
name already exists.  To overwrite this file press Y, or enter a new file
name by pressing N and Typing a new name.

The file originally selected will now be converted to ASCII Delimited Text
and located in the PCLink directory, under the name previously entered,
with a .TXT suffix.  Each card in the card file will be saved as follows:

"NAME", "COMPANY", "TEL#", "FAX#", "STREET ADRS", "CITY STATE ZIP"

The file can be imported into various spreadsheet programs as ASCII
Delimited Text.  Refer to your spread sheet manual on how to import this
data.

The data can also be imported into various word processors as "mail merge"
information:

WORDPERFECT FOR DOS

If you use WordPerfect for DOS, a utility to convert files from other
formats is supplied with the program.  To use, it go to your WordPerfect
directory.

1.  Type:  CONVERT followed by the path and file name of the file you want
          to import into WordPerfect.  Be sure to include the .TXT
          suffix.

2.  Enter the output file name of your choice.

3.  Chose option 9 to convert to the WordPerfect Mail Merge file.

4.  WordPerfect will ask for a field delimiter, enter a comma followed by
   <ENTER>.

5.  For a record delimiter type {13} {10} followed by <ENTER>

6.  For character to strip off, type " followed by <ENTER>.

7.  WordPerfect will now convert the file to a mail merge input file.

Refer to your WordPerfect manual on how to use this file in mail merge
applications.

WORDPERFECT FOR WINDOWS

WordPerfect for Windows can import ASCII Delimited Text files directly.
Select the ASCII text file via the Open File menu.  When WordPerfect for
Windows opens the file, it will prompt you for the format.  It should
default to DOS text, use the mouse to select ASCII Delimited Text.  The
program will then import the file as a mail merge file.  Consult your
WordPerfect manual for information on how to make use of the mail merge
file.

ROLODEX txt file

The ROLODEX txt file is the easiest way to extract all the information
contained in any card file.  This file will be strictly ASCII text with
no formatting information.

In order to create a ROLODEX txt file, complete the DOWNLOAD procedure,
accessed from the MAIN menu.  When asked to select the type of ROLODEX
Electronic File to download into, press <ESC>.  This will create a file in
the PCLink directory with the name of DOWNLOAD.TXT.  This file can be
opened and edited with any word processor.

The ROLODEX txt format is as follows:

Each line of the record ends with a CARRIAGE RETURN, and each records ends
with a FORM FEED.

The records are inserted into the ROLODEX txt file in the order that they
are encountered in the PCLink data base.  If a particular field within a
record is blank, a CARRIAGE RETURN marks that position.  The last non-
vacant field is followed by a FORM FEED character, followed by the next
record.

The data is organized as follows:

    LAST NAME, FIRST NAME
    COMPANY
    TEL#
    FAX#
    STREET ADDRESS
    CITY STATE & ZIP
    Up to 54 more lines of miscellaneous data.

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