
3.1    Adding a Record

Entering the A for Add will allow you to add records to 
your file.  After entering the A  the cursor will position it-
self to the first input field and wait for you to enter data
into that field.  Pressing the ENTER or RETURN keys will move
the cursor to the next field until you have passed through all
of the fields on the screen.  Enter data into each field that
you pass.  Those fields which allow only numbers to be entered
into them  will not accept characters which are not numbers.
When you have entered the last field on the screen  the program
will write the record that you just entered to your file.
There will be a delay.

If you make a mistake while entering fields then you may
use the BACKSPACE or Left Arrow to erase characters while in
the field.  If you have already entered a field and you need
to correct a previous field  then you may move back to the
previous field by entering the < sign followed by the ENTER
or RETURN Key.

If you want to add additional records  then repeat the
proceedure above.



3.2   Getting a Record

To locate a record in your file  enter the letter G for
Get Record when the display at the bottom of your screen gives
that option.  When the letter G has been entered  the program
will ask you for the key of the record you wish to access.
Enter the key.

The cursor will position itself to the field that is the
key field. 

If the key you entered is not in the file  then a message
will be displayed at the bottom of the screen telling you that
the record was not found.

If the record has been located  then the entire record 
will be displayed on the screen. 

If you have more than one record with the same key  then
you may look for the next record of that same key by pressing
N for Next.  


3.2.1   Deleting a Record

Once you have located a record by using the proceedure
described above  you may delete that record from your file
by simply entering the letter D for delete. Once you have
deleted a record from the file it has been removed permanently.
The only way to replace it is to Add it back again using Add.


3.2.2  Updating or changing a Record


To Update or Change Information in a record  the record
must first be located by getting the Record as described in
the section on Getting Records. 

Once the desired record has been located and is displayed
on the screen  the fields in that record may be changed.  To
change the record  enter the letter C for <C>hange Record when
displayed at the bottom of the screen.  

After you have entered the letter C  the cursor will be
moved to the first field in the record  and pressing the ENTER
or RETURN keys will move the cursor to the next field without
changing the contents of that field.  If you do want to change
a field  then enter the new data into the field when the cursor
is positioned in that field.  The new data will completely
replace the previous data in the field.  After you have 
passed the last field  your record will be written back into
your file with the updates or changes you have made. 

3.3   Ending the Program 

To end your program  simply enter an E for <E>nd Program
when the option is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  This
will cause all of your files to be closed and you will exit the
program.







