** PD/Shareware review / 439 words **
Address v2.20e
83%
Shareware, all Ataris
Business
** On Reader disk logo **

** ADDRESS.GIF here **

I wouldn't mind betting most of us store the names and addresses 
of our friends and contacts on computer and one of the best 
programs for the job is Address.

Address is a mature shareware database application programmed by 
Carsten Setje-Eilers and supported by InterActive. Normally the 
unregistered release is limited to a maximum of 40 names and 
address but the Reader disk contains an exclusive unrestricted 
evaluation version registered to Atari Computing.

Entering data into Address is easy - simply fill in the fields in 
the form. Address is equally at home looking after business and 
personal information including slots to enter birthdays and bank 
account details.
Up to four telephone number entries are provided - I have mine 
configured as home, work, fax and mobile numbers but it's easy to 
change the form to suit your own requirements. Entries can be 
flagged, classed and multiple sorted which makes filtering out 
your Christmas card list a cinch. There's also a generous notes 
area for each entry where awkward details which don't quite fit in 
the usual fields can be stored for easy reference.

It takes a lot of effort to create a useful database so it's 
important to choose one which makes it easy to get your info out 
again. In this area Address in unsurpassed. Not only does Address 
support the clipboard and XACC transfer but also enables data to 
be imported and exported using Filter packets. Using these a 
sequence of keywords can be entered to tell Address exactly how to 
format and transfer your data - it's easy to learn and very 
flexible. Once setup you can exchange data with your favourite 
word-processor and other applications with a couple of mouse 
clicks.

Address can also be used as a telephone dialer which is especially 
handy if your friends, like mine, are always on the phone when I 
ring! Address can be set to automatically re-dial until you either 
cancel the dial operation or the telephone at the other end rings.

Flags are the main new feature in this release. A list can be 
created by the user and items on the list flagged to any database 
entry. This function is ideal for business use. For example, a 
list of stock items can be flagged to match each customers 
purchases making it easy to keep track of exactly who bought what.

Includes ST-Guide format hypertext documentation and a useful, up 
to date, contact list of active Atari vendors.

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http://www.cix.co.uk/~inactive/
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Kev Beardsworth
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