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Chapter Four
Programming Languages
The AlphaBASIC programming language is a standard part of the software for your computer.
AlphaBASIC contains many business oriented features. AlphaBASIC also provides an ISAM (Indexed
Sequential Access Method) interface. AlphaBASIC PLUS, also provided as standard, contains advanced
features such as sophisticated data structures and program control constructs.
Please see your VAR for information on other programming and assembly languages available for your
computer, such as AcuCOBOL-85, AlphaFORTRAN 77, and AlphaC.
Text Preparation
If you are going to be creating documents on your computer, you will be interested in the word
processing programs available. AlphaVUE, a screen-oriented text editor, allows you to use your terminal
to create and change documents. You see the text of your letter or report on the terminal screen as you
enter it on the keyboard. With AlphaVUE, you can move quickly through the document, correcting and
adding words, inserting or deleting lines, moving paragraphs, and so on.
The TXTFMT program processes the documents you create using AlphaVUE, and automatically formats
them according to your commands. TXTFMT provides features such as right margin justification, page
numbering and titling, automatic list creation, and automatic index and table of contents creation.
Also, see the section on "Office Information Products" below for information on the AlphaWRITE word
processing package.
Utility Programs
The standard AMOS release contains over 200 utility programs and device drivers. In addition, because
of the unique way AMOS handles commands, you can easily create your own utility programs.
Some of the standard utility programs allow you to do such functions as: copy, rename, and erase files;
sort the data inside files; use a task management system to schedule and perform background tasks that
run without operator control; print files while you perform other tasks at the same time; use the ISAM
system to organize and retrieve information quickly; and back up data automatically at a convenient time
when nobody is using the computer (in the middle of the night, for example).
Application Programs
Your local Alpha Micro VAR has a variety of programs available for your computer, many of which are
aimed at specific business needs, such as: general accounting, dental office, legal office, real estate
management, manufacturing inventory control, educational learning systems, restaurant management,
medical office billing, laboratory analysis, and many others. Please see your VAR for details.
AM-6060 Computer Owner's Manual, Rev. 00
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