1. Datafile INI Files Starting Up Datafile The icon for Datafile that you select to start up the system will have a target pointing to the DFWIN.EXE. Typically, this program call is followed by a folder path to the main Datafile folder – for example \\SERVE... Read More
2. Application Files – User-Id Filenames A feature of ProFiler allows for a ‘constant’ database.  The constant database contains one record that can hold data such as the system date, period number, user-id and other company details.  These details can then be used as ... Read More
3. Profiler - Application Landing Pages Datafile 2018 and above This new feature extends the option for Landing Pages to ProFiler applications.     You have all the options as per the standard applications – record filters and conditional highlights, definable quick action l... Read More
4. Network File In Use Network File In Use – the DIAMOND.D02 is the multi-user control file for the Datafile system and is accessed thousands of times during operations in the Datafile system. As you open a database file or record the system opens this file to update the... Read More
5. User-Defined Reports – Output as XML User-Defined Reports – Output as XML   One of the many uses for a User-Defined report is to create an output text file, usually CSV, in a formatted output for processing in other systems.  For example, users can use this facility to crea... Read More
6. Link to Company Constants Extra Payroll Data Items If your ProFiler application is linked to an application company and uses a constant file then profiles are available to pick up selected details from application company files.  Details include the Company Name and Address, Tax Rates, Sales Led... Read More
7. Datafile RTD Excel Add-In Datafile Software Solutions Datafile RTD Excel Add-In The Datafile system as standard allows reports to be sent to Microsoft Excel as part of the print process. Once the report is in Microsoft Excel however the data is static so when balances... Read More
8. Screen Actions - Master/Detail Revision Counter Datafile Software Solutions Screen Actions - Master/Detail Revision Counter This facility allows for the maintenance of a ‘Revision No’ on the master record within a ProFiler application. This ‘Revision No’ is an increment... Read More
9. User-Defined Report - Update Report Date to Constants Datafile Software Solutions User-Defined Report - Update Report Date to Constants User-Defined reports can be configured to use test conditions on $RECORD control blocks against items on the constant database and these items can be based on a... Read More
10. User-Defined Reports - Omit Leading / Trailing Spaces Datafile Software Solutions User-Defined Reports - Omit Leading / Trailing Spaces Numeric Print Items When printing a number item on a user-defined report configured for font printing then the system includes spaces for significant values where n... Read More