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   3     Press 
   2 from the UK
   2 ;N;" ";F$(1
   2  FIELD ";F$(1
   1 tape counter number
   1 search routine
   1 s*c*r>20000
   1 print files where Field specifications match
   1 holds screen when full
   1 find end of file
   1 files     78
   1 f$(t,q)=f$(t+1
   1 f$(n,t(m))
   1 bubble sorting routine         used on file
   1 b$=f$(t,q)
   1 TEMPORARY STORES FOR SEARCH DATA
   1 TAPE COUNTER
   1 RE-ORDER A FILE
   1 PTION ? PRESS 
   1 FILES     
   1 F$(NE,Q)=" ":
   1 F$(NE,Q);:
   1 END OF PROGRAM 
   1 DATE of 1972
   1 A$="STUDIES":
   1 A$="COMPUTER":
   1 A$=" FILES ":
   1 ;z$;z$;z$;
   1 ;"sure you allow enough spaces."
   1 ;"set to your requirements."
   1 ;"or run demonstrations using";
   1 ;"must take the shape F$(R,C,S)."
   1 ;"its own DATA."
   1 ;"for better displays."
   1 ;"This program has routines to";
   1 ;"PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR:";
   1 ;"Numbers can be handled but be";
   1 ;"LONGMAN SOFTWARE 
   1 ;"It will manage your own files";
   1 ;"Files handled by this program";
   1 ;"                                "
   1 5000 checks numbers
   1 /(s*c*r)):
   1 -s*r*c)*100
   1 ,X);" ENTRY ";F$(NE,X);
   1 ''" This shows you the file as it"'" is stands at the moment."
   1 ''" This routine lets you re-order  your file in an alphabetical or numerical order based on any of the columns."
   1 '" You cannot expand the file if"'" you discover it is too small!"
   1 '" You can specify 2 or 3 FIELDS "'" at the same time."
   1 '" The program will search for any"'" stamps 
   1 '" The program will now search for"'" those stamps 
   1 '" The demonstration DATA is from"'" a stamp collection."
   1 '" Only very small files will fit"'" on one screen. Others must be "'" displayed a little at a time."
   1 '" Note the following:"''" 
   1 '" Make sure that a new file is"'" more than big enough to hold"'" all the entries you may want"'" to include in it later."
   1 '" If you want to keep your file   ordered in a particular way,    then simply add new entries to  the end of the file, and use    this to sort them into order."
   1 '" If you are 
   1 '" For example,a stamp collection  can be arranged alphabetically  by PLACE,in DATE order,in order of FACE value,of COST price, or of re-sale  VALUE."
   1 '" Find and insert a tape on"'" which to save the file."
   1 '" Field specifications must be    spelt the same way,and in the   same typeFACE as the entries    you are searching for."
   1 '" Are you specifying your fields  properly? Return and select     the Update option. This will    allow you to look closely at    the files."
   1 "USA","1920",".25","5.50","7.90"
   1 "UK","1972","1.00",".10",".20"
   1 "UK","1972",".01",".50","2.50"
   1 "UK","1965",".10",".25","1.25"
   1 "TAHITI","1966","1.05",".50","1.00"
   1 "SWITZ","1980",".30",".05",".05"
   1 "PLACE","DATE","FACE","COST","VALUE"
   1 "GERMNY","1978","3.00","1.25","1.35"
   1 "FRANCE","1965","10.00","2.00","1.95"
   1 "FRANCE","1948","5.00","7.50","8.75"
   1 "FRANCE","1920","5.00","1.25","3.00"
   1 "DOUBLE WIDTH"
   1 "DOUBLE HEIGHT"
   1 ");F$(NE,X)
   1 "''" To do this you have to specify"'" FIELDS (column headings)."
   1 "''" Before 
   1 "'" tell me what size, and also,"'" the column headings."
   1 "'" tell me the size of the file"'" so that I can DIM an array"'" to handle it."
   1 "'" and connect the MIC. lead."
   1 "" and     specify ""
   1 " You can..."'"  
   1 " You can use it to remind "'" yourself what is in the file."
   1 " There's nothing matches."
   1 " Select the FIELD ""
   1 " Select the 
   1 " Note the 
   1 " It's main use is for keeping"'" your files up to date."
   1 " I can start the display at any"'" row you choose."
   1 "  In order of which COLUMN ?"
   1  you will have to tell  me next time you use this file."
   1  with"'" a 
   1  when ready for more
   1  when ready    
   1  under 30";
   1  to start 
   1  to search   
   1  to hold display  
   1  to go on.
   1  to go on    ":
   1  number to start from -    1 to go from beginning  
   1  making a new file
   1  end of field routine
   1  column number: ";
   1  are"'" for your reference."
   1  another option 
   1  an old entry"'"  
   1  an entry."
   1  a new entry"'"  
   1  WHAT NOW? ANOTHER 
   1  USING YOUR OWN DATA 
   1  TOO BIG!! REDUCE BY ";
   1  TO START    
   1  TO SELECT   
   1  TO SEARCH 
   1  TO HOLD DISPLAY    
   1  TO CHANGE 
   1  THIS MAY TAKE A MOMENT 
   1  SEARCHING FOR...
   1  SEARCH A FILE 
   1  SAVING A FILE 
   1  Rewind to start of file, check   EAR lead and press 
   1  ROW NUMBER TO DELETE ?
   1  ROW NUMBER TO CHANGE ?
   1  ROW NUMBER OF NEW ENTRY ?
   1  ROW 1 CARRIES COLUMN HEADINGS.  START FROM 2.[ANY KEY] TO GO ON
   1  RE-ARRANGE 
   1  PROGRAM READY - PRESS ANY KEY  ":
   1  PRODUCTS/CONTRACT BOOKS
   1  ONE MOMENT WHILE I READ ! 
   1  Number of ROWS in file? 
   1  Number of COLUMNS ? (MAX.6) 
   1  NUmber of SPACES per item - set possible maximum 
   1  NEW ENTRY FOR ";F$(1
   1  LOADing from tape 
   1  If VERIFY fails,you can restartthe SAVE routine by 
   1  Heading for column ";n;" 
   1  GOTO 4000
   1  Find DATA tape, rewind to start of file and press 
   1  Filename for this DATA ?
   1  FILENAME 
   1  FILE OPTIONS 
   1  FIELDS SET - 
   1  FIELD SPECIFICATION 
   1  FIELD NUMBER: ";
   1  ENTRY FOR ";F$(1
   1  END UPDATE 
   1  Do you want to VERIFY that it  has been saved? Press 
   1  Create your file using Update  routine. Press 
   1  CREATE/UPDATE A FILE 
   1  Are you LOADing DATA from tape?        Press 
   1  1984 MERCURIAN PULP
   1  ""PLACE"" and"'" specify ""
   1   UPDATE A FILE        
   1   SEARCH A FILE        
   1   SAVE DATA ON TAPE    
   1   RE-ORDER A FILE      
   1   PRESS A 
   1   Own files or Computer's ? 
   1   END OF PROGRAM       
   1   DISPLAY MORE 
   1    ANOTHER FIELD ? 
   1     Column Spacing for display
   1      number of lines displayed
   1      SEARCHING AND LOADING      
   1            PLEASE WAIT          "
   1                 how many fields set
   1                                 
   1