Magic Database™ Help
Find Author/Magician
This screen combines Find and Edit functions. It allows you to correct misspellings, or delete authors you feel you don't need.
You can search the database by using the "Search for" field at the top of the screen, and edit the information at the bottom of the screen. You may also select a person for editing by scrolling through the list of people in the middle of the screen.
How to Enter Search Criteria
Search for:
In the "Search for:" field, you may enter a partial last name, or a complete last name to be searched.
Fields on the Find Author/Magician Screen
Last Name
The person's Last Name
First Name
The person's First Name (and optional Middle Initial).
Buttons on the Find Trick Screen
Search Database
Searches the database according to the search conditions you entered. That person's name will be positioned in the middle of the list box under the search button. The person's name will be placed in the edit fields at the bottom of the page.
Delete Person
Deletes the currently selected person. If that person is an Author/Magician/Creator of any book or trick in the database, you will get a warning message notifying you of this fact. You will have the opportunity to cancel the deletion if you choose.
Close
You may exit this screen by clicking the "Close" button. Note: If data has been entered in the "Trick" field, you will get a warning that there is data that has not been saved. See: Close Options.
Save
Saves the information on the screen to the database. Any name changes you make will automatically be applied to all books/videos that have that person's name in the database.
Clear Changes
Clears all data entered on the screen.