DATAMINE Menu Language Notes Menu Language Training Course Notes Copyright : Mineral Industries Computing Limited - 2000.DATAMINE Menu Language Notes CONTENTS DATAMINE Macro/Menu Language Review - Advantages in Macro Processing - Creating a Basic Macro - Generalising Macro Operation - Advanced Methods DATAMINE Menu Language Enhancements = Structured Menus - Additional LET Functions - Comments and Indentation - Menu Initialisation - Stack Files - Screen Control Macro/Menu Processes Within DATAMINEDATAMINE Menu Language Notes DATAMINE Macro/Menu Language Review Advantages in Macro Processing - Permanent record of processing tasks = Repetitive tasks carried out more easily and quickly - Processing methods can be tested fully prior to regular use = Software can work while you are engaged in another task - Non DATAMINE experts are able to get information from the database - Macros can be effective backup tools allowing reconstruction of database Creating a Basic Macro - IMACST to begin output to system macro file ISTART TEST - IMACEND to complete output to system macro file !END Page 4