Megan,
You can embody the information in your second section by adding
a "Type" to each module type (communications, memory, etc.).
That's just another column in the table.
Then it's easy to generate printed reports that look just like
what you have. You can customize the report to include anything
or any formatting you like. But it's MUCH easier to maintain
the raw data when it's in a table (or spreadsheet). And then
generate an updated report.
I bet you don't ALWAYS carry the Field Guide around with you!?
Really, ALWAYS?! I DO ALWAYS carry it around with me. It's
in a spreadsheet on my pocket organizer, where I can easily
refer to it when I'm out in the boonies in some junk yard and
stumble across some obscure modules that interest me. (Well,
you probably have the whole Field Guide memorized anyway, so
it may not be as important for you!)
Dave
Megan wrote:
>
> >You really don't need to add a second section sorted by option
> >name if it's in a table (even a spreadsheet). Just sort on the
> >column you want. This avoids redundant, and possibly incorrect,
> >data in the second section.
>
> That assumes one has a machine and machine-readable copy nearby.
> I keep a printed form with me... and having a section organized
> by option name is quite useful.
>
> Also, lots of module numbers don't have the associated option
> names yet (something I'd like to see fleshed out if possible).
>
> >I'll be happy to help consolidate whatever I have and would like
> >to get the efforts of everyone else who may have contributions.
>
> Ron's already doing it, let's coordinate with him... I understand
> he has some info from other sources as well...
>
> Megan Gentry
> Former RT-11 Developer
>
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Received on Sun Feb 28 1999 - 16:07:00 GMT