CONTACTS 
0201 - Dynamic Alternatives                         562 802 1639
020101 - Mr. Garold L. Johnson
020102 - dynalt@dynalt.com

SUBJECTS
Schedule File Suddenly Blank

0803 -    ..
0804 - Summary/Objective
0805 -
080501 - Follow up ref SDS 44 0000, ref SDS 43 0000.
080502 -
080503 - Gary reports that the code correction yesterday resulted in a
080504 - successful program launch; hopefully this means the archive operation
080505 - also ran using the 4DOS configuration Gary reported yesterday.
080506 - ref SDS 0 TY6M  Gary encountered a problem switching between the
080507 - Schedule and SDS records.  The circumstances are so far unclear.
080508 - ref SDS 0 QQ6O  Gary plans to call later today about the Subject Index
080509 - matter that came up yesterday, ref SDS 0 VY5F, so we can discuss the
080510 - Schedule problem at that time, if it has not been solved.  Gary is
080511 - looking closely at guidelines on SDS formats that apply a flexible
080512 - structure methodology; this will help avoid further problems.
080513 - ref SDS 0 QATW
080514 -
080515 - Sent email linked to this record for response to Gary's letter.
080516 -
080517 -
080518 -
080519 -
080520 -
080521 -  ..
0806 -
0807 -
0808 - Progress
0809 -
080901 - Schedule File Blank Switching Between Files and Using ESC
080902 -
080903 - Received ref DRT 1 0001 from Gary saying...
080904 -
080905 -    I am, however, having another problem:
080906 -
080907 -    The schedule page comes up empty after working with records and
080908 -    then using <esc> or Ctrl F6 to move from the current record to the
080909 -    schedule. The schedule screen shows up as an empty file.
080910 -    ref DRT 1 TR6I
080911 -
080912 -     ..
080913 -    Closing the Diary with <esc> doesn't fix the problem.
080914 -
080915 -    The problem appears to be independent of whether the Diary is open
080916 -    or not.
080917 -
080918 -  ..
080919 - Can't imagine what can make the Schedule file become a "blank" page,
080920 - but then I couldn't imagine the problem yesterday, ref SDS 44 Y93J, so
080921 - go figure???
080922 -
080923 -      [On 021105 Gary confirms problem. ref SDS 45 QQ6O
080924 -
080925 -  ..
080926 - One scenario that might have happened is that Gary opened the
080927 - Schedule, then opened a diary record, maybe another.  He could have
080928 - opened a blank file, and switching around using Ctrl F6, he might have
080929 - used ESC in the Schedule without realizing it.  This would have
080930 - defaulted to the SDS record, then when ESC or Ctrl F6 was used, that
080931 - left the blank file in memory.  Since opening a blank file is a little
080932 - awkward in SDS, this is not a likely explanation.
080933 -
080934 -       ..
080935 -      Opening a blank file...
080936 -
080937 -          Home puts cursor on Command Line
080938 -
080939 -          e xxx
080940 -
080941 -          Opens the file "xxx"
080942 -
080943 -             The file has not lines and no profile, so it does
080944 -             not appear as a conventional blank page.
080945 -
080946 -           ..
080947 -          Cursor is on command line in the blank file, enter...
080948 -
080949 -             macro 150 <Enter>
080950 -
080951 -          This creates blank lines and the user is ready to go with a
080952 -          profile for the editor.
080953 -
080954 -
080955 -       ..
080956 -      Another way to open a blank file.
080957 -
080958 -          In an SDS record press F1 F3
080959 -
080960 -          This opens File Access.
080961 -
080962 -          Enter a string of any kind after sd 10, so the screen looks
080963 -          something like this...
080964 -
080965 -              c: sd 10 ksxy
080966 -
080967 -          ...where "ksxy" can be any string that does not represent an
080968 -          actual file.
080969 -
080970 -           ..
080971 -          Press Enter or click on the line, and the blank file is
080972 -          opened...
080973 -
080974 -              c: sd 10 ksxy
080975 -
080976 -
080977 -  ..
080978 - Back to problem at hand.
080979 -
080980 - It is easy to test if the Schedule file is still there by opening
080981 - another session of SDS.  If the session launches correctly, you are
080982 - okay; just assume something quirky happend, per above. ref SDS 0 4R5H
080983 -
080984 - If the problem occurs again, then we have a problem, and can discuss
080985 - it when Gary calls on the Subject Index issue, per planning below.
080986 - ref SDS 0 VY5F
080987 -
080988 -      [On 021105 Gary confirms problem, ref SDS 45 QQ6O; he tried to
080989 -      call, but had the wrong number. ref SDS 45 TYQR
080990 -
080991 - You can examine the Schedule file by opening it in the editor; it is
080992 - the file...
080993 -
080994 -         d: sd 08 gljdy 00 00
080995 -
080996 -  ..
080997 - The backup feature enables saving the Schedule file at least once a
080998 - day, and the files for individual records are still in the
080999 - directory...
081000 -
081001 -         d: sd 08 gljdy 00
081002 -
081003 - ...so it is easy to re-build.
081004 -
081005 -
081006 -
081007 -
081008 -
0811 -

SUBJECTS
SDS Program Failing to Launch Group Manager Not Executing
Group Manager SDS Failing to Launch and Run 04702 Correctly
Johnson, Gary Group Manager SDS Failing to Launch and Run 04702 Corre
Start New Schedule
04702 Archive Records Global Pointers Schedule Set Up

1508 -
150801 -  ..
150802 - SDS Launch from Group Manager Ran Successfully, Problem Solved
150803 -
150804 - Follow up ref SDS 44 TY6M.
150805 -
150806 - Gary reports that the program corrections yesterday were successful
150807 - this morning.
150808 -
150809 - Does this mean that the archive op ran successfully, as a result of
150810 - Gary setting 4DOS to emulate formats for MS DOS, per his letter
150811 - yesterday? ref SDS 44 YX7I  (see also below on 4DOS. ref SDS 0 YX7I)
150812 -
150813 -      [On 021105 Gary reports that modifying 4DOS did not solve the
150814 -      problem. ref SDS 45 TY6M
150815 -
150816 -      [On 021105 in the afternoon Gary experimented using MS DOS in
150817 -      place of 4DOS and found that this solves problems running SDS.
150818 -      ref SDS 45 JW4F
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SUBJECTS
Mistakes Easier to Make Using Flexible Structure Knowledge Space than
Flexible Structure Line Numbers Record Segments
Knowledge Space Flexible Structure Line Numbers Record Segments
Line Numbers, macro 0, F1 F7
Format Line Numbers SDS Records Flexible Structure Knowledge Space Ha
Format of References in SAA Not Opening Action Item to Target File an
Format SAA Opening Files Listed in Reference Field Not Working on Gar

2910 -
291001 -  ..
291002 - SDS Records Flexible Structure Balances Traditional Forms Management
291003 -
291004 - Follow up ref SDS 44 QATW, ref SDS 34 6Q5N.
291005 -
291006 - We have a record beginning on 021010, ref SDS 33 DF4N, again on
291007 - 021013, ref SDS 34 6Q5N, and continuing on other format issues
291008 - reported yesterday, ref SDS 44 QATW, that indicates flexible structure
291009 - in SDS that enables Knowledge Space is fragile, and so harder to learn
291010 - and easier to make mistakes than conventional forms management methods
291011 - used by other programs, as reported on 890523. ref SDS 1 YN8J
291012 -
291013 -  ..
291014 - Today Gary comments....
291015 -
291016 -     I am reviewing records for formatting issues. In reviewing the
291017 -     formatting issues in the record on 021013. ref SDS 34 HH6E  I
291018 -     realize that I failed to distinguish "guidelines" from rules.
291019 -     ref DRT 1 RX7I
291020 -
291021 -     I will work of following those conventions more carefully. This
291022 -     brings up the point that we haven't finished working on how to
291023 -     reference and link to your records. It is clear that linking to
291024 -     the reference above in my records is the right action. ref DRT 1
291025 -     GZ8J
291026 -
291027 - Gary's willingness to work through the learning curve is very helpful,
291028 - and commendable.
291029 -
291030 -     [On 021106 Gary reports more formatting issues on flexible
291031 -     structure. ref SDS 46 WWQQ
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2911 -

SUBJECTS
Subject Index Has Been Significantly Changed from SDS Standards Where

3404 -
340401 -  ..
340402 - Subject Index Has Incorrect Content Gary Requests Assistance
340403 -
340404 - Follow up ref SDS 44 VY5F.
340405 -
340406 - Gary says in his letter that he will call later today about the
340407 - subject index issue. ref DRT 1 PPVP
340408 -
340409 - He also says...
340410 -
340411 -     I do want a set of subjects that are not part of the Learning SDS
340412 -     project but pertain to work that I am actually trying to
340413 -     accomplish other than working with SDS. ref DRT 1 SV9K
340414 -
340415 - Gary's objective is a primary feature that SDS strives to provide, so
340416 - we need to help get this set up, and maybe do some training with
340417 - Netmeeting.
340418 -
340419 -  ..
340420 - I think I can go through the SI Gary submitted and get it back in
340421 - shape, and then discuss with him by phone to provide assistance in
340422 - setting up structures for his own work.
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3405 -

SUBJECTS
Font Nesting Errors with A and B Commands Primary Cause of Opra Faili
Nesting Errors Font with A and B Commands Primary Cause of Opra Faili

3705 -
370501 -  ..
370502 - Font Command Nesting Errors Must be Eliminated for Opera
370503 -
370504 - Follow up ref SDS 44 TW6F, ref SDS 43 TW6F.
370505 -
370506 - Hopefully we can get a template file from Gary that can be used to
370507 - guide improvements to 0122 and to 070405, per the record on 021102,
370508 - ref SDS 43 QX7J, and followed up yesterday. ref SDS 44 TW6F
370509 -
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3706 -

SUBJECTS
25.Bat and 001 DIR Command Different Format for Windows 98 Not Assemb
DIR /Z Command DOS4 /Z Switch Requires Revising SDS Code for Archivin
Pointers Global Using OTS for Sort, Select
Subject, 06112
Archive and Reports Use DIR /Z Switch for DOS4 Macros 001 and 0011 Bo
25.bat Global Pointers Archive SDS Records

4509 -
450901 -  ..
450902 - DOS4 Requires Special Switches for Compliance with MS DOS
450903 - Subject Reports and Archiving Working Better But Not Correctly
450904 - 25.bat Archive Op and Subject Reports Working Better But Not Correctly
450905 -
450906 - Follow up ref SDS 44 YX7I, ref SDS 43 YX7I.
450907 -
450908 - Does Gary's report today that the SDS program launch ran successfully
450909 - mean that the switch settings he found to configure 4DOS resulted in
450910 - archiving the pointers, per above. ref SDS 0 TY6M
450911 -
450912 -      [On 021105 Gary reports that modifying 4DOS did not solve the
450913 -      problem. ref SDS 45 TY6M
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450915 -
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4510 -

SUBJECTS
4DOS Compatible with MS DOS Has Advantages
DOS4 DIR /Z Switch Can Run SDS Using Microsoft Compliant Formats for
4DOS Used by Gary Johnson

4806 -
480601 -  ..
480602 - 4DOS Advantages Compatible with MS DOS
480603 -
480604 - Follow up ref SDS 44 Q66G.
480605 -
480606 - Received a letter from Morris saying he feels 4DOS cannot address the
480607 - memory problem.
480608 -
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4807 -

SUBJECTS
Zip Update SDS with Improvements on HTML Format and Scheduling a New

4904 -
490401 -  ..
490402 - Update SDS Program on Gary's Computer
490403 -
490404 - Follow up ref SDS 44 X16G, ref SDS 43 X16G.
490405 -
490406 - Gary received and successfully installed the update. ref DRT 1 0001
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