Splitter for Microsoft Access 4.2.1

Splitter for Microsoft Access

Contents
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1. DISTRIBUTION
2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
3. SHAREWARE
4. SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION PACKAGE
5. INSTALLING SPLITTER
6. UNINSTALL SPLITTER
7. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
8. REGISTER
9. REVIEW OF SPLITTER BY ZDNET
10. SUPPORT

1. DISTRIBUTION
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SPLITTER for Microsoft Access may be distributed via BBSs, online services, the
Internet (FTP, WWW), friends and users groups as long as all files
are present and unmodified. It may be sold on diskette or CD-ROM
for a nominal distribution fee, but the author would appreciate
being informed of such distribution so as to provide the vendor
with the most recent version. Diskette and CD-ROM vendors should
direct inquiries to the author at the postal or email addresses
below.

2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Splitter is a Microsoft Access add-in designed to separate names
stored in one field into two or more fields.
If both first and last names are stored in the same field and are
separated by a space, Splitter will split the name without disturbing
your existing data. It does this by creating new fields and splitting
a copy of the name into the new fields.
Versions for Access 97, Access 2000 and Access 2002 are also available.
Visit www.infoplan.com.au/splitter


3. SHAREWARE
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SPLITTER is a shareware program. To register and encourage further
development, please follow the instructions in the order.txt file
included with this program. Registration can also be completed online at:
https://usd.swreg.org/soft_shop/47675/shopscr4.shtml

4. INCLUDED IN THE SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION PACKAGE
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FILE_ID.DIZ
README.TXT
SETUP.EXE


5. INSTALLING SPLITTER
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Automatic installation:
Install by double-clicking the SETUP.EXE file and follow the prompts.
This will install and register Splitter on your system.

Next, start Microsoft Access 2003 and open any database.
From the Tools menu, choose Add-Ins then select Add-In Manager.
Select Splitter 2003 in the list of available add-ins, then click the Install button.
If Splitter 2003 is not visible in the list, click ADD NEW button and navigate to the
file SPLITA03.MDA

To Using SPLITTER as an Access Add-In
Choose Tools/Add-ins/Splitter 2003 to start the Splitter wizard


6. UNINSTALL SPLITTER FOR ACCESS 2003
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RECOMMENDED: If you installed using setup you can uninstall all files by choosing
Start - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs - Uninstall Splitter 2003

- OR -

To uninstall from within Access:
A) From within Access, select Tools/Add-ins/Add-In Manager
B) Select Splitter 2003 from the list
C) Click Uninstall
D) Remove files manually

7. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP
- Microsoft Access 2003
- At least 64 mg RAM

8. REGISTER
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Register on-line (secure) at SWREG
https://usd.swreg.org/soft_shop/47675/shopscr4.shtml
Also refer to Order.txt

9. REVIEW
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ZDNet Software Library: http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/stories/info/0,,0017U8,.html
ZDNet Review Summary Report

Review Information
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Rating : *****

Review Text :
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Splitter is a excellent example of a utility that does a single task with
pizazz. This Microsoft Access 2003 add-in (there`s versions for 97, 2000 and 2002)
separates names stored in a single field into separate components --
first name, middle name, and last name -- making it the perfect tool for
fixing poorly structured tables. The program handles prefixes, suffixes, and
reverse names (such as Smith, Margaret;); adjusts case; and even uses an
editable database of names in order to assign a likely gender to each name.
For example, if you have Mr. Robert A. Edwards, Esq stored in a single
field, Splitter will separate the name into five new fields and add another
field indicating the name is male. A wizard steps you through the process
and lets you choose whether to create the new fields within your current
table or in a new table. In either case, your existing data is untouched.
Splitter even assigns a confidence rating to inform you of how accurate the
split data is likely to be.

Reviewer Comments to Author :
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I really enjoyed reviewing Splitter for Microsoft Access. It`s great to
see a utility that does its job with such finesse. --
Rose Vines,
ZDNet Reviewer

Program Pros
* Wizard interface
* Handles suffixes and prefixes
* Gender assignment
* Confidence rating
* Handles reverse names
Program Cons
* None


10. SUPPORT
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E-mail: support@infoplan.com.au
Web: http://www.infoplan.com.au/splitter
Mailing Address:
Info Plan Software
PO Box 195
Elwood Vic 3184
AUSTRALIA