re: Checklist conversion to Database program


        Let me first say I have never done the following, but that said have 
access to many programmers who have or at least claim to know how, as well as 
being a programmer myself.

        If you scan the Checklists into files (ie .csv). The files can be 
imported into many data base programs ie. Microsoft Access. If the scanned file 
data does not conform to the import data requirements (ie. we need to add commas
to delineate some fields) but does adhere to some format in terms of number of 
fields etc., It should be possible to write a program that would "parse" the 
checklist entries into separate fields with commas etc. prior to importing it 
into the database.

        At the very least I would think it would be easier to edit the scanned 
data manualy, inserting commas etc. before importing it that it would be to 
enter in EVERY SINGLE FIELD manually with the associated human error factor. ( 
no spell checker will catch a mispelled common name). 

        If someone has interest in pursuing this in more detail, I would enjoy 
being of service as a programmer or gatherer of information.

        Chad Schroter   at Quantum Corporation
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