====== Archivist ======
Archivist was published by [[qlwiki:Ark Distribution]] and written to work with the Archive Run Time Package ([[qlwiki:ArchDEVArchRTM]]).  It provides an easy to use interface for maintaining archive records.


It was produced in three versions, the standard Archivist for a 128K QL, Multi-File Archivist for a QL with at least 256K memory and a version for the ICL One Per Desk computer.


Advertised features of Multi-File Archivist included:\\ 


  * Multiple file capability allows up to 20 database files to be open at one time
  * Maximum of 200,000 unordered records (over 100,000 accessible with Trump Card)
  * Programmable using Archdev and Xchange's Archive.  Archive dbf/exp/scn file compatible.
  * Control file option can set up a complete multi file system with a few keypresses
  * Control files can automatically copy screens and database to RAM disk before use
  * Searches can be undertaken seamlessly throughout all open files
  * Browse through your records 20 at a time specifying a primary 'browse field'
  * Your own custom Archdev programs can be merged into the main system at run time
  * Switching between any of the open files is easy with a few interactive keypresses
  * Database record customization achieved simply and flexibly through screen design


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Title: **Archivist**\\ 
Language: [[qlwiki:ArchDEVArchRTM]]\\ 
Author: Richard Howe\\ 
Publisher: [[qlwiki:Ark Distribution]]\\ 
Year of Publication: Unknown\\ 
Platforms Suitable for: All Sinclair QLs and emulators\\ 
Commercial Status: Commercial\\ 
Price as at July 1988: £29.95 (128K version), £39.95 (256K version) and £59.95 (OPD version)\\ 
Reviews: Unknown\\ 
Sources Available from: n/a\\ 
Latest Version available from: Unknown - missing in action\\