Folder vs. Project Programmer Numbers [P,Pn]
In the Windows operating systems, files of data are located in “Folders”. The original Alpha Micro OS used the terms Project and Programmer number, and it was written as [P,Pn]. The PPn and folder names are referring to the same location of files on the computer system. See the examples below.
The distribution accounts are used to receive the downloaded software, sample data, and updates. Once the transfers have been completed then files are copied to the various user accounts. Follow is a list of the folders used on a Windows system. In the remaining documentation both terms are still used.
Distribution folders where files are located in a typical pawn shop installation.
AMOS Windows Description
[P,Pn] Drive: \folder\subfolder(s)
When a new user is installed all downloaded files go into the [27,*] folders. The [27,*] folders are also used for any updates to the software. Then files are copied to their various execution folders.
[101,*] Development folders
C:\VM\MIAME\DSK6\101000\
[101,0] RUN programs, and some CMD and DO distribution routines
[101,2] Distribute files across multi-state / jurisdiction accounts.
[101,62] Test BAS programs
[101,64] Not to be distributed programs typically authorized number of users,
months, and version releases.
[101,101] Source code for BAS, MAP, and SUB files.
[101,102] Backup BAS files using PROGRM edit number as extension.
[101,103] Backup MAP files using PROGRM edit number as extension.
[101,104] Backup SUB files using PROGRM edit number as extension.
[101,106] Old programs not needed or conversions PWNC##
[101,107] Programs not part of APS, typically some utility routine.
[101,111] Future design routine, most all done.
[101,200] Menu structure for APAWN.CMD, accessing multi-states.
States / jurisdictions try to correspond to release number in
the store parameters of APS E > A <ret> A 27.
Multiple versions run in the same Ppns. For example, Alabama has three different rules so the version in field 27 tells what rule to apply. The files and
forms are the same.
See the discussion on Store parameters in APS 505 Manual Chapter 5
[101,201] Texas
[101,202] Oklahoma
[101,203] Tennessee
[101,204] Georgia
[101,205] Kansas
[101,206] Louisiana
[101,207] Arkansas
[101,210] Missouri
[101,212] North Dakota
[101,214] Mexico
[101,215] Alabama
[101,216] Mexico
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