MBPRO 1.9x SUPPLEMENT (5/22/96)
YOU MUST READ THIS FIRST!

All References to Integrated Solutions are incorrect in any
of the Support documentation.

NetConnX is the Company that now owns and supports MODEMBASE PRO.

NetConnX
29926 Corte Tolano
Temecula, CA 92591
909-699-2216 Voice
909-699-2212 BBS


Supplement Overview (If you read anything is should be this!!)

Congratulations on your choice of ModemBase Pro On-Line Database
Management System (DBMS).  The main Reference Manual provides
extensive information about all the features available in
ModemBase Pro Release 1.7x.  This 1.9x supplemental manual is being
provided to you in order to offer additional information on features
that have been added since the printing of the 1.7x manual.  As you
read this, we are hard at work re-writing a new manual from scratch
for Release 2.0.    We will also take this opportunity to give you an
overview of the ModemBase Pro concept and a Quick Start Guide for
getting your database on-line with minimal effort.  If you require any
assistance, please contact us via our technical support BBS at
909-699-2212, voice technical support at 909-699-2216, or internet
e-mail at tgetty@netconnx.com or for technical support.

Recommended plan for getting up to speed quickly :

1)      Read this supplement completely.
2)      Make sure you understand the concepts discussed in the Quick
        Start Tutorial here in this supplement or read the Getting
        Started Tutorial built in to MBMASTER.
3)      Run the DEMO.BAT file for a demo of Modem Base Pro and check
        out the various features and familiarize yourself with the
        on-line interface of MBACCESS.
4)	Run MBMASTER, create, build, configure a raw database for on-line use.
5)	Test your on-line database from within MBMASTER.
6)	Editing DOOR.BAT file and linking MBACCESS to your on-line system.
7)	Test your database from remote for proper operation.
8)	Enjoy your new on-line database!

New Release 1.9x ModemBase Pro, here-in referred to as MBPRO, Release
1.9x is an interim release prior to 2.0 with many new features
compared to 1.7x and earlier versions. Contact NetConnX for the upgrade
plan you qualify for if you are unsure or check to see if you have an
auto-update option on your invoice.  This Release 1.9x includes
enhancements over 1.7x such as new RIP 2.0 full color image support,
full memo display support in RIP and ANSI forms, a completely new
powerful configuration program called MBMASTER, improved searching and
indexing capabilities, security improvements, an integrated database
development and testing environment, and much more.  If you have not
yet seen the RIP 2.0 support within MBPRO, we invite you to call and
download the RIPTERM 2.0 product (RTD20003.EXE or later) from Telegrafix
from our technical support BBS.   Once you install RIPTERM 2.0,
call  our BBS back and check out [D]oor 1 - ModemBase Pro demo of the
airplane database with full color images and complete RIP 2.0 support.
This demo will give you a good idea of what MBPRO can do for you and
your on-line databases.  We are confident that you will enjoy the many
additional features this ModemBase Pro Release 1.9x provides.


Modem Base Pro Concept and Overview

ModemBase Pro consists of two main programs called MBMASTER and
MBACCESS. MBMASTER is an enhanced On-Line DataBase Management System
(DBMS) program designed for configuring your database to be put
on-line via MBACCESS. MBACCESS is the program which provides the
on-line interface to your on-line databases and knows how to talk with
communication devices, link to existing on-line systems, process and
support a wide variety of on-line callers and terminals such as TEXT,
ANSI, and RIP graphics. The ModemBase Pro DataBase Management System,
herein referred to as MBPRO DBMS or just MBPRO, offers many new
powerful features with an easy-to-use interface for both you, the
database designer using MBMASTER, and the on-line caller using
MBACCESS. The concepts while using MBMASTER are designed to be
intuitive.  For example, there is a visual dynamic on-screen user
interface showing the link configuration for each field in your
database design.  A scrolling data entry screen while editing a node
configuration record provides an easy-to-use professional interface.
Creating or editing a raw database structure is no longer a chore
using the MBMASTER create/edit structure/data option.  You can even
manage your data and record structures simultaneously on-screen with
on the fly structure/data updating.  Once changes are made to your
database design, you can quickly test your on-line database without
leaving MBMASTER.  Within a short time your database is a completed
on-line application ready for access on-line by your callers.

How do you get your information into ModemBase Pro?  Information comes
in many forms and types.  ModemBase Pro can store information in a
commonly used database file format that conforms to dBase III(TM)
specifications.  This file format allows you to customize a database
so that the information stored in the file is specific to your needs,
which allows for virtually an unlimited number of database
applications.  The decision to comply with dBase III file format
allows increased flexibility for putting existing databases on-line
that may be easily be shared with other applications. There are
hundreds of programs that support dBase III file formats.   A dBase
III file by itself however, does not do much more than simply store
information in a specified format.  ModemBase Pro will allow you to
build your raw database file into a suitable on-line database within
just a few minutes.

PLEASE NOTE :
MBMASTER is more than a configuration program for ModemBase Pro.
MBMASTER is a complete Integrated On-Line DataBase Management System
(DBMS) designed exclusively for the on-line world.  MBMASTER replaces
the older MBMANAGE and COMPOSER products previously included with
ModemBase Pro.  All references to either MBMANAGE or COMPOSER in the
1.7x Reference Manual should now refer to MBMASTER.  We have also
included a MBMASTER.DOC file with more documentation for using
MBMASTER and a Getting Started Tutorial built-in to MBMASTER.  These
documents supersede any information in the 1.7x Reference Manual that
refers to the older MBMANAGE and COMPOSER products.  As you read this
manual supplement, we are hard at work writing a new manual that will
be shipped with release 2.0 of MBPRO.  As an auto-update customer you
will receive this new update free as part of your auto-update program
once it is available.  The 1.7x Reference Manual can also be found on
disk as MBPRO.DOC for your convenience.

MBACCESS provides the on-line interface between your caller and your
database. Remember, a database file does nothing more than store your
information.  MBACCESS provides a system that allows you to gather or
display information on-line.  MBACCESS utilizes Configuration,
Linkage, User Profile, Choice, and Support databases that are built
and configured when using MBMASTER.  These "Support databases" provide
instructions on how to process your "Main database".  MBACCESS gives
your database intelligence that you can control.  It also provides a
default interface so that you can put a database on-line in just a few
minutes and customize it as your needs progress.  MBACCESS is commonly
referred to as a "DOOR" that links an on-line system to your database.

Using ModemBase Pro you can create customized information databases
for many different applications ranging from customer lists to
information retrieval systems.  It supports most existing on-line
systems and BBS's.  ModemBase Pro provides complete multi-user access
at both the database and communication levels.  It also supports
multiple hardware platforms ranging from standard communication serial
ports, to digiboards, and fossil drivers. ModemBase Pro is a complete
professional On-Line DataBase System (DBMS).


QUICK START INSTALLATION

1)  Put Installation Disk into Floppy Drive. Insert your installation
    disk in either DRIVE A: OR B: then change to that drive, by typing
    A: or B: <ENTER> depending on which drive you put the installation
    disk into.  There are at least four (4) files on the installation
    disk: MBINSTAL.EXE, MBINSTAL.HLP, README.1ST, and MBPRO.DAT.

2)  ModemBase Pro Installation.
At the DOS PROMPT after changing to drive containing the installation
disk as instructed in step 1 above, type MBINSTAL and press <ENTER>.
On-Screen instructions will appear to assist you.  You will be asked
for the directory in which you want to INSTALL ModemBase Pro to as the
destination. The source directory should automatically appear with the
correct source directory you started the MBINSTAL program.  Typically,
the destination directory to INSTALL ModemBase Pro to is the
C:\MBPRO20 directory.  Press the F10 key when ready to begin
installation or the ESC key to quit.

3)  ModemBase Master (MBMASTER)
Once step 2 is complete and MBPRO has been installed, you may setup an
existing database for on-line usage by typing MBMASTER. MBMASTER
contains context-sensitive help and a built-in Getting Started
Tutorial.  We encourage you to read through all the items in the
Getting Started Tutorial for best results.

We know that reading an exhausting manual can be strenuous.  Below is
a quick start tutorial that you should at least read before trying to
use ModemBase Pro.

From the Main Menu after loading MBMASTER, go to Create RAW DataBase
option and type the name of a database you want to create.  You may
use a valid path with the filename if you wish.  It is usually a good
idea to create a directory just for your raw database structures.
When MBPRO was installed, a RAWDB subdirectory was created for you
below your installed MBPRO directory.  For example, if you installed
MBPRO into C:\MBPRO20, then C:\MBPRO20\RAWDB is the default raw
database directory.

Once a valid filename is given, MBMASTER will load the MAKEDB
Structure Configuration screen.  This interface provides a complete
development environment for designing a database. Notice, F4 toggles
between editing the database record field structure and the actual
database record.  F4 will only work, however, if there is at least 1
record in the database.  When creating a new database F4 will cause
one record to be added to the database and after at least one record
exists you may edit the actual database record(s).  Use Alt-Next and
Alt-Prev to traverse (navigate) between records in a database or use
Alt-Jump to jump to a specific record.  Other commands not shown on
the status line exist also, such as Alt-Clean, Alt-Delete and Alt-
Undelete Record, Ctrl-Save Current field structure, Ctrl F6=Insert
field after current field, F3=Open new database, Ctrl F3=Create new
database.  This interface allows you to easily create new raw database
structures, or edit and change existing raw database structures, as
well as edit actual record data and even convert existing record data
from an old record structure to a new one, once the record structure
has been modified.

When creating or modifying database structures, you may use F2 to
pop-up a pick list of Field Types available when editing a field type.
Depending on which field type is used, you will notice that fields
will automatically be protected and unprotected.  A protected field is
grayed out and can not be accessed via the cursor, mouse, or highlight
bar.  Protected fields logically change along with the field type.
For example, a Character field type will protect the DECPL (Decimal
Place) field.  If you change the field type to a Numeric then you will
notice theDECPL field will become unprotected and may be edited.  Each
field has validation and range checking to assure that only proper
field names and valid field lengths, and decimal places, if applicable
are entered.  If you create a memo field, a .DBT memo file will
automatically be created for the database and a full word processor
memo editor is available for editing your memos.  Within the memo
editor you may also use Alt-Next and Alt-Prev to navigate memos for a
particular field between various database records.

Once a RAW database is created, you can then use the Build On-Line DB
from RAW DB option from the Main Menu to create the necessary support
files for running your database on- line.  Build will allow you to
specify a destination directory into which to build your on-line
database.

The On-Line Project Files window will help you understand which type
of database you are currently working with.  An on-line database will
show the names of the Configuration, Link, and User Profile databases.
MBMASTER can even be used to edit/create RAW databases that are not
intended for on-line use or databases that have been built for on-line
use.  A quick glance at the Project Statistics will help remind you
which type of database you are working with. Once an on-line database
is opened, the Node and Link configuration options will become active.
There must be at least one node configuration record created and the
Test database option on the Main Menu will also become available,
which will allow you to test your database without leaving MBMASTER.

The Default Node and Node Configuration options provide a scrolling
data entry screen with a plethora of options you can configure for
each node.  You should first edit the default node configuration and
the default node data will then be used each time you Alt-Add a new
node record.  While in the node configuration entry screen you can use
navigation commands to go between node records, such as Alt-Next,
Alt-Prev, and Alt-Jump.  Alt-Add will add a new node configuration
record and Alt-Delete and Alt-Undelete will make a node inactive or
active. Be sure to pay close attention to the quick help box for
information that changes with each field.  Also, many fields offer a
pop up F2 pick list for available choices. The Field Link
Configuration option provides a dynamic on-screen visual link
configuration record for each field in your raw database.  This is
where you define how you want MBACCESS to process each field in your
database by selecting from various LINK TYPES, and providing other
configuration options for each field.  Be sure to pay close attention
to the quick help box for information that changes with each field.
Also, many fields offer a pop up F2 pick list for available choices.

Once your database is configured, use the Test Database option from
the main menu to test your on-line database for functionality.  Using
popular ANSI or RIP editors you may also provide your own menus and
record view forms for your callers when they are on-line and customize
your on-line interface. These are 3rd party support programs and can
be generally found on most generic BBS’s.  For editing text, any
standard DOS text editor will work fine. For editing ANSI color
graphic screens, your BBS software might have an ANSI editor (such as
WCDRAW with Wildcat BBS by Mustang Software Inc.) or a popular program
called THEDRAW by TheSoft Programming can be found on our Technical
Support BBS.  If editing RIP graphics files, contact Telegrafix for
RIPPAINT software.  MBACCESS supports TEXT, ANSI, and RIP graphics
files and knows which files to display depending on the type of
caller.  That means you can design an on-line database system which
supports the greatest number of callers.  MBPRO will know what type of
caller is coming into the system and display the appropriate display
files that you create for your on-line database.  By default, MBPRO
supports TEXT and ANSI callers with default menus when using the Build
option.  You can then customize or change the default support files
for your specific application.

Once your database tests O.K. and operates properly, it is ready to go
on-line.  You need to create your appropriate DOOR.BAT (door batch)
file for your type of on-line system.  Here is an example door batch
file.  You must pass MBACCESS the name of your Configuration database
file as indicated from the projects menu and the node number.

Example DOOR.BAT file :
CD \MBPRO20
MBACCESS C:\MBPRO20\ONLINE\EVENT\EVENTC.DBF 1

The above door batch file instructs MBACCESS to load the EVENTC.DBF
Configuration database from the C:\MBPRO20\ ONLINE\EVENT directory for
Node 1.  It is a good idea to keep all of your on-line databases in a
subdirectory under a directory called ONLINE or something similar.
MBACCESS also supports what is called AUTONODE.  Autonode allows
on-line systems which have standard comports, digiboards, or fossil
drivers to simply create only one node configuration record (Node 1)
and then MBACCESS will properly figure out which node to actually run.
In order for autonode towork properly, the DOOR.BAT file operates a
little different than the above example.  When using autonode you DO
NOT change directory at all within the batch file.

Example DOOR.BAT file for AUTONODE use :
C:\MBPRO20\MBACCESS C:\MBPRO20\ONLINE\EVENT\EVENTC.DBF A


================================================================
NEW "AT CODE" CHART   
================================================================
Color Code chart for  @BF@ color modes :

BACKGROUND MODES:
B	COLOR	ATTRIBUTE
0	Black	NORMAL
1	Blue	NORMAL
2	Green	NORMAL
3	Cyan	NORMAL
4	Red	NORMAL
5	Magenta	NORMAL
6	Brown	NORMAL
7	White	NORMAL
8	Black	BLINKS 
9	Blue	BLINKS
A	Green	BLINKS 
B	Cyan	BLINKS 
C	Red	BLINKS 
D	Magenta	BLINKS 
E	Brown	BLINKS 
F	White	BLINKS 

FOREGROUND MODES:
F	COLOR	ATTRIBUTE
0	Black	NORMAL
1	Blue	NORMAL
2	Green	NORMAL
3	Cyan	NORMAL
4	Red	NORMAL
5	Magenta	NORMAL
6	Brown	NORMAL
7	White	NORMAL
8	Black	BRIGHT
9	Blue	BRIGHT
A	Green	BRIGHT
B	Cyan	BRIGHT
C	Red	BRIGHT
D	Magenta	BRIGHT
E	Brown	BRIGHT
F	White	BRIGHT


ATCODES		DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY
@REC@		Current record number
@LNM#@          Linkage Field Name for field #
@DNM#@		xBase field name for field # 
@FLD#@		Data for field # for current record
@SMD@		ON or OFF for Go Search Mode
@TOTALRECR@	Total Table Records (Right Justified)
@TOTALRECL@	Total Table Records (Left Justified)
@ALLDBRECS@	Total Records in Database
@SKY@           Current table search keyword
@MNL@           Current load menu level
@MXL@           Maximum table level in use
@SLV@           Current table search level active
@DBN@		Main database filename
@DSC@           Short description from Node Config
@TBF@           Filename of the current search table

MEMOS IN FORMS
@MWA=#@         Sets memo word wrap at to #
@MLN#@		Sets current memo line number next
@MLN+#@		Increments current memo line by #
@MLN-#@		Decrements current memo line by #
@FML#@		Formats field # memo in memory
@FLD#@		Prints current memo line for field #
@CML#@		Clears field # memo from memory

Note : The above atcodes support Intelligent Form Processing (@IF1@)
and will properly display the data and compensate for variable size of
data within the form.  If Intelligent Form Processing is disabled
(@IF1@) then changing data sizes will not be compensated for within
the display form and variable size data will push anything to the
right of the data.  The atcodes in the next column offer control over
various modes and functions.  Be sure to check out the FORM.BBS and
FORM.RIP examples in the \MBPRO20\ONLINE\   AERO directory for some
practical uses of atcodes.  Intelligent Form Processing allows you to
create WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) ANSI and RIP display
forms using an ANSI or RIP editor. Call our technical support BBS for
editors if needed.

ATCODES		DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY
@ATON@		Turns on ATCODE processing
@ATOFF@		Turns off ATCODE processing
@PR1@		Turns Record View PROMPT ON
@PR0@		Turns Record View PROMPT OFF
@BROWSEON@	Turns on Browse View Record 
@BROWSEOFF@	Turns off Browse View Record
@BROWSETOG@	Toggles Browse View Record 
@IF1@		Turns ON Intelligent Forms 
@IF0@		Turns OFF Intelligent Forms
@CLS@		Clears LOCAL & REMOTE screens
@TAB=#@		Sets TAB size. (DEFAULT=8)
@LL=#@		Sets Line Limit for dynamic displays
@RLL@		Resets Line Limit to Last Line Limit
@DLL@		Resets Line Limit to Default Limit
@FN=FILE.EXT@	Displays another FILE (FILE.EXT) 
@MEMO=#@	Sets # of QUICK VIEW memo lines
@PAUSE@		Displays a pause prompt
@NWL@		Sends a carriage return/line feed
@NWL0@		No Newline sent at end of displays
@NWL1@		Newline sent at end of displays
@TITLEON@	Turn Title Bar on when adding 
@TITLEOFF@	Turn Title Bar off when adding 
@COLORON@	Turn ANSI COLOR on
@COLOROFF@	Turn ANSI COLOR off
@COLORTOG@	TOGGLES ANSI COLOR
@RIPON@		Turn RIP GRAPHICS mode ON
@RIPOFF@        Turn RIP GRAPHICS mode OFF
@RIPTOG@        TOGGLES RIP GRAPHICS
@RF0@		Disables displaying RIP FORM
@RF1@		Enables displaying RIP FORM
@APPENDON@	Turns on APPEND command
@APPENDOFF@     Turns off APPEND command

NOTE : When using ANSI editors DO NOT limit the line length or you may
have unpredictable results as this tends to put ansi codes in the
middle of atcodes embedded in your form design.  If this happens
MBACCESS can not interpet the atcode properly.
