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   M i n e r v a   S o f t w a r e   T e c h n i c a l   R e l e a s e

   Number: 006/MFImpt                                     Minerva House
   Date:   17/10/89                                     Baring Crescent
   Author: SC                                             Exeter, Devon
   Pages:  01                                                   EX1 1TL

      Importing MasterFile Files into System Delta on the BBC Micro
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A utility for importing MasterFile files into the BBC version of System
Delta is provided by sending Minerva a blank 5.25" disc.

The procedure for importing files is given below. Please follow these
instructions carefully:

1. Format a new disc on both sides 0 and 2.

2. Make a backup of the MasterFile Import Utility disc onto side 0 of the
   newly formatted disc, leaving side 2 blank. Note that if you only have
   one disc drive, you must copy the MasterFile file to be converted onto
   side 0 of the backup disc.

3. Insert the backup disc into drive 0 and press SHIFT-BREAK. After a short
   pause you will be prompted with the message 'Import file:'. Enter the
   name of your MasterFile file and press return.

4. Insert the disc containing the MasterFile file to be converted in your
   chosen drive.

5. Enter the drive number (eg. 1) from which the MasterFile file is to be
   read.

6. The file will now be converted. This will take several minutes. When the
   message 'Import complete' appears you will find that a file called
   NEWFILE has been created onto drive 2. NEWFILE is now ready to be loaded
   into System Delta.

7. Use the Card Copier option on the Card Index disc to change the format
   of the new file if desired.

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