This index is made up of one record each for all bulletins, circulars, and information notices, including revisions and supplements, from 1971, when such documentation started, through 1986 (or to the latest update). It facilitates use of the required dBASE III search and sort capabilities to access records in a database called Generic Communications Index. The program is written in a user-friendly menu driven form using dBASE III programming language.
This report is a manual for providing information required to use a special computer program developed by the NRC for indexing generic communications. The diskette contains (1) two versions of CPAD that run with DBASE III PLUS and DBASE IV, version 1.1, respectively, (2) the DBRUN files needed to run CPAD as a stand-alone DBASE III PLUS application, (3) a copy of the User's Manual (a WORDPERFECT 5.0 document file) which may be viewed on screen or printed out, and (4) the source code and unlinked object code files used to develop CPAD's main program. Software for executing CPAD accompany the User's Guide on a single high density 3.5 in.
The structure of the database as well as its initial contents were derived primarily from the document, Protein Adduct-Forming Chemicals for Exposure Monitoring: Chemicals for Further Study more » (EPA/600/4-89/035). CPAD, a user-friendly, menu-driven, stand-alone DBASE application, was created to provide an efficient means of updating and disseminating information on protein adducts relating to their utility as dosimeters of exposure to environmental contaminants, especially genotoxic and/or carcinogenic compounds.
Most of the documentation is also available on-screen in the form of CPAD's Readme files and program prompts. The user's manual contains directions for the installation and use of the computerized Protein Adducts Database (CPAD).