
FAQ

	What is Microbase?
		Microbase is a system for creating, maintaining, and analyzing flat databases or spreadsheets.
	It contains basic tools for editing thru use of a Data Console.
	It Contains basic tools for analysis thru use of a toolbar.

	What character codes are used for input?
		The default is "key-code". Whatever the native keyboard sends is not translated.
		This enables Microbase to be universal as far as languages are considered.
		The Data Console has an A/B code switch to change to ASCII input. 
		
		Taken together ANSI/ASCII codes are readily input with a minimum of effort.
		The switch from ",,,,,,,," to their ASCII counterparts or vise-versa requires just 1 click.
		Or vice-versa.

	What data formats are accepted?
		Microbase is "free-format". Any format of data will be accepted.
		The analytical tools such as central moments,correlation,AOV....expect  that row 1 contain
		Field Descripitors and column 1 contain Record descriptors. They also expect that other than
		row 1 and column, the data matrix to contain only numeric data. Each tool will check for proper
		data format.

	What is the Mark?
		The Mark is used by the edit tools (cut/paste/delete....) to determine which row/column receives
		the selected edit.
		The Mark is set by positioning the cursor at any cell and either right click, double click, or
		use the Set Mark edit option.

	How are Access recordsets initialized?
		Access recordsets must be in the Directory C:\CDSA\Test\****.MDB.

	How are Excel spreadsheets accessed?
		While in Excel just save whatever spreadsheet into *.CSV format.  Excel CSV format is acceptable to
		Microbase.

	What is Microbase native file format?
		Microbase native format is convenient for use by any other application program. It consists
		of a file: #rows,#columns,Row Names,Column Names, followed by the data stored by rows.
		Microbase will currently save files in ASCII, CSV, or Microbase format.

	What analytical tools are in this relase?
		This release contains--1. Central Moments
					     2. Correlation
					     3. Analysis of Variance
					     4. t-test
					     5. Random Number Table generator
					     6. Prime Number Table generator
					     7. Passkey Table generator
					     8. Cash-flow analysis
					     9. Forecasting program

	What other tools are being considered?
		Many additional tools are either in process or are being considered. Prime consideration is
		given to tools requested by registered users.
		Registered users will receive new tools via maintenance releases at no charge.

	How are bugs reported?
		Bugs are reported by registered users via a Microbase on-line reporting tool. Maintenance
	releases will contain fixes.

	How do I change the Login Password?
		Registered users are supplied a unique Master Password which will allow the administrator
		to change passwords.
	
	How does the Select text work?
		Text is selected by dragging the mouse,while holding the left click down, over the grid area
		to be selected. When the mouse is 'released' the selected area is highlighted. The area will
		remain highlighted until it is 'Unselected' by use of the unselect data console option.

		The selected area by by cut or copied to a transient area using the appropriate data console
		options.
	
		The cut or copied area may then be pasted to the Marked position which indicates the upper
		left hand spot of the copy.
								

	 