9781528423786 - Combo: A General-Purpose Program for Searching, Annotating, Encoding-Decoding, and Reformatting Data Files (Classic Reprint) di McClenon, Robert (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book gives readers access to COMBO, a unique program that simplifies information retrieval, report generation, and text editing on magnetic tape files. With origins in the diverse data storage formats used for the National Standard Reference Data System, COMBO was designed to facilitate the handling of large and varied data sets. It is especially well-suited for files featuring complex structures and multiple types of lines, each with its own unique format. COMBO users benefit from a vast array of search options that can be applied to individual lines or whole records. Using advanced Boolean logic, the program identifies items that satisfy user-defined criteria. The text editing capabilities extend to string substitution, reformatting, and the insertion of specified values between fragments of text, providing researchers with unparalleled flexibility in tailoring output to their specific needs. Additionally, COMBO simplifies the division of data files, allowing users to isolate sections based on line types and direct them to different output devices, including printers and magnetic tapes. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the use of COMBO and its various features, making it an essential resource for researchers and data analysts working with complex data files. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.