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Apart from the requirement that it must contain the above listed three fields, the
database can be organized in whatever way is preferred. For example, it can contain
fields for the date of publication, the publisher, etc.
Tip: TextMaker’s document folder contains a simple example database called
BIBLIO.DBF that you can examine. Under Windows, this file can be found in the
SOFTMAKER folder under MY DOCUMENTS.
Setting up a new bibliography database
Unless you already have a bibliography database that you want to use, you will
have to set up a new database. To do this, you can use TextMaker’s database
module or any other dBase compatible database program.
With TextMaker, you create a new bibliography database as follows:
1. Invoke the Tools > Create Database command.
2. Give the database whatever name you like, and confirm with OK.
3. Add the desired fields to the database. The database must always contain fields
for a unique “shortcut” (abbreviation), author, and title.
You will find information about the operation of the field setup dialog in
section “Creating a new database” beginning on page 340.
4. When you are finished, click on OK.
5. TextMaker creates the database and then opens it.
If you want to enter your sources into the database at this point, you can do so.
Otherwise, invoke the File > Close command to close the database.
Editing the bibliography database
Next, you must fill in the bibliography database, entering there information about
the sources to which you refer in your document. Naturally, it is up to you if you
want to enter all sources at once, or add sources only as required.
To enter sources, you can use TextMaker’s database module, which is invoked with
the Tools > Edit Database command. You will find information about the operation
of the database module in chapter “Database” beginning on page 317.
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