* KEYF.FMT - Text describing options for adding keys to a new file.
@  1,10 SAY TMARK + "  " + CNAME
@  3,10 SAY MTITLE
@  5,10 SAY "You are now allowed to select up to 7 of the fields which you"
@  6,10 SAY "have just entered as key fields. Key fields are special in that"
@  7,10 SAY "your file will always be maintained in sequence by that field"
@  8,10 SAY "regardless of the order in which the records are entered later."
@  9,10 SAY "This will provide you with a way of sequencing lists and reports"
@ 10,10 SAY "which you may easily add later using another program. Key fields"
@ 11,10 SAY "will also provide you with a way to look up data records in your"
@ 12,10 SAY "file using your CRT screen. You may create look up programs for"
@ 13,10 SAY "each key field which allow you to enter that key and then display"
@ 14,10 SAY "and modify all the other information on that record. Typically,"
@ 15,10 SAY "a systems designer (that's what you are doing now) will choose at"
@ 16,10 SAY "least an ID number type field and an alphabetic descriptive field"
@ 17,10 SAY "as the primary keys for master files. Transaction files are often"
@ 18,10 SAY "maintained in ID number and date sequence. Additional key fields"
@ 19,10 SAY "should be added if you wish to see reports sorted by that field"
@ 20,10 SAY "Each application is unique, however, always remember you may add,"
@ 21,10 SAY "modify or delete keys later, as long as you do not exceed 7 keys."
@ 22,10 SAY "Enter RETURN to add key fields or 'NO' to not add any keys. "
@ 22,70 GET ANSWER PICTURE "!!"