Databases were one of the trinity of “serious” programs (spreadsheets and word processing software were the other two elements). Any TS owner who was serious about using his or her computer for “real” work needed a database to track inventory, hold client address information, et cetera.
Some databases were highly specific, designed for addresses or household inventories. Others, like ZX Pro/File, allowed the user to enter information in a free-form manner and manipulate it to produce mailing labels and other reports.
At the time, the vast majority of database products referred to their data as “files,” invoking a card file or file cabinet metaphor for collections of records.
| Name | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| ACCR | Stores and retrieves information by user defined codes. Four fields of 6, 20, and 13 characters (for amount). 215 entries. Search 3 ways. Total for amount column. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| ADDR | Stores and retrieves information by user defined codes. Stores 125 entries. Provides three fields of 1, 6, 84 character length; allows search by 1 or 6 characters. Used for lists of names, addresses, phone numbers. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Address Storage and Retrieval (ASR) | Database to hold up to 320 names, addresses and phone numbers. Search by last name, city, state or zip code. 2068 version will sort by last name. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Address-A-File | Timex/Sinclair 1000 | |
| Autofile | Electronic filing system: set up your own database. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Business/File Management Program | Electronic file cabinet with sorting, editing and printer format commands. Ideal for mailing lists. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Catalog | Card file system. Uses indexed sequential access method (ISAM). Vary key and record sizes. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| CIDS | Completely Interactive Database System (CIDS). Full screen editor, more than 30 commands, 16K data storage, ability to learn new commands. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Comic Book Inventory | Store up to 500 single books in each file, more with more than 16K RAM. 16K | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Cross-Referencer | Stay on top of libraries, magazines, record collections. Cross-reference material by subject(s), title, date, author/artist, etc Splits to create multiple programs as material grows. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Data Base/Fast File | All-purpose business-oriented filing and reporting database. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Data Master | General information storage and retrieval system. Store information on such subjects as: Christmas card lists, recipes, club lists, client lists, vendor lists. For reference, information can be recalled by name, date, amounts, etc. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Data Master | Versatile data storage/retrieval program. Includes full edit and search routines. Supports any ZX/TS compatible printer. Includes comprehensive user’s manual. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Data Master | Track and kind of data with custom searches, sorts and reports. 16-64K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Data Storage and Display System | Stores up to 60 data points in up to 25 files under user-defined titles. Data can be recalled in either a tabular form or as a solid graph with a data summary table. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable |
| Data-base | Create your data base, retrieve, search, or edit; write files on tape; read files from tape; menu selected printout. File parameters and field names user defined; handles various kinds of data, e.g., mailing list, inventory, collections. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| data-base 2x | Database program suitable for telephone numbers, mailing lists, appointments, etc. Cross-references, supports printer. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Data-Manager | Screen prompted data collection system with formula fields and both form and spreadsheet display. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Datafile | The total-control file-system for the TS color computer. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| DB-Progs | 22 page manual that describes six Wood and Wind “Archive related” programs, what they do, and how to use them. | Sinclair QL |
| DB-Tutor | 25 page manual and 256K floppy that comprise a “Learning Shell” for the Archive data base software. Includes flash cards for Spanish and QDOS. | Sinclair QL |
| Design List | 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Fast One, The | A computerized filing cabinet. Stores, keeps track of, and instantly retrieves all kinds of data, e.g., mailing lists, inventories, personal finances, recipes, collectables, club membership lists. Data records can be updated and searched quickly. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable |
| Fast-file | Menu-driven database. Fast machine code searching, comprehensive editing. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| FASTFILE | Professional data management system. Sorts 1500 5-byte records in 24 seconds, 500 in 3 seconds. Searches through 1500 records in 1 second. Adds up 1500 decimal numbers in under 2 seconds. Built in word processor allows easy data entry. 4 data types store more information in less memory. Add, change, delete, print, search and query | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500 |
| File Mate | Database, holds 400 records of 30 characters, with variable item length, search, and delete. 16k | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Filedata 2E | Database that stores names, addresses, zip, telephone number, and 2 lines of comment per entry. Alphabetical sort, change any part of an entry. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Filer | Stores, sorts, and retrieves data. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Fylit | User generated customized database applications. Requires 64K, CAI P40 printer, and CAI Exatron Stringy Floppy drive. 5 program overlays which share a common data file. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Go-fer | Tape-based database that can store 23,800 bytes across 250 files. 20 fields per file. And/Or/Not searches, compressed data formats, repeating groups, variable length records, multi-screen I/O, search by heading or free text. 48-64K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Go-fer II | Expanded, disk-based version of Go-fer database; requires an Aerco disk system. Store more than 1,750 files per diskette and limitless data base size across multiple diskettes. 48K-64K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Information 1000 | Store names, complete addresses and phone numbers. Number of entries is limited only by free RAM. Provides search facility, output to printer, 10 options. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| ISAM | Indexed Sequential Access Method subroutines allow you to retrieve your records via alphanumeric keys. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Join | Program that joins two data base files. | Sinclair QL |
| List | A data entry and retrieval program for groups of information. List up to 4 categories of your choice. View, add, delete, print or mass search any info in any and all categories. A 16K RAM will yield 150 entries with 8000 characters in the field but may be expanded with more memory. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| MAILBAG | Address database. | Sinclair QL |
| Masterfile | Filing and retrieval system developed for the 48K ZX Spectrum; a version was adapted for the 2068. Offers about 32K of data per file. Files can be saved and loaded independently from the program, and stored on cassette. Display formats are user-defined. Handles address lists, library catalogues, personnel files, stock inventories, school exam results, family | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| MC Filer | General purpose database program with variable file length and up to six criteria per file. | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Mega-File | Database with flexible record site (up to 18 data fields), holds approximately 500 records in 64K. Records can be searched, edited, updated, altered, sorted, dated, calculated, merged. Sorts can be done based on a major and a minor criteria, allowing for very specific record selection. 16-64K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Membership Directory | Store member name, address, phone number and the date last dues were paid for 70 people (1000 version) or 250 people (2068 version). Ability to assign codes for member interests. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Multifile | Multi-purpose database system. Number, size and headings of files are user-definable, string and numeric data. Files may be created, modified, replaced and searched. Comes with comprehensive documentation describing a host of applications for both business and personal use. 16K. | Sinclair ZX81 |
| Multifile Plus | Improved version of Multifile to support 64K RAM. | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Music Library | Data base management program that provides a convenient format for organizing your music collection. Allows you to store three lines of information (each 32 characters wide) on 100 or more items of music. You decide how to use the three lines, such as name of artist on line 1, album name on line 2, and | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Personalized Flexible Data Base | Data base management system featuring variable length fields, indexing, multiple key searches. 16K-64K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Pro/File 2068 | Machine language information storage and retrieval database for the 2068. Later available as a DOCK cartridge with more memory for data. Update July 1991: Using Tom Woods’ 117-byte printer driver from his ProFile 2068 as an example, first load in the program, then make a save of just this block of code by using SAVE | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Pro/File 2068 Mods | Modifies Pro/File 2068 to work with the Rotronics Wafadrive. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| ProFile +5 | Additions to Pro/File 2068, including updates of Pro/File +3. This version allows file merge and dating files. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Quick File | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Refield | A large program that greatly expands the Archive data base. | Sinclair QL |
| Screen-File | Holds and searches files containing over 17,000 data characters. Each file holds name, address, telephone, key line, and up to 6 additional data lines. Locate files by name, number code, key line word. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| SeekQL | Database written in SuperBASIC. | Sinclair QL |
| Split | A program that splits data base files into two distinct parts for management and re-save. | Sinclair QL |
| Stor-A-Lot | Full-featured mailing list/ address file. Complete search, edit, print facilities, and more. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Super File | 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Sync Files | Customizable database. Add, change, or delete records. Search, sort or print on any field and more. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| The Club Record Controller | Holds names, addresses, phone numbers, and 5 additional categories for up to 100 members. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| The Collector's Pack | Keep records of collection, up to 400 with 6 fields. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| The File Developer | Allows storage of 100 files over four parts. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| The Organizer | Timex repackage of VU-FILE. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable |
| The Organizer | Inventory program. Allows manipulation of items through add, alter, destroy, start from scratch. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Universal File | Create your own data storage system with this menu driven program. No knowledge of programming is needed to produce a good quality storage system. Applications include: Book/Record Collections, Inventories. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| VU-FILE (2068 cart) | High-speed storage and retrieval program. Access personal or business files almost instantly. Design or format files to suit specific needs and update/query them. Never released. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| VU-FILE (2068) | Use electronic filing to store your lists. Create your own file and record layout, store data and retrieve information when needed. Computer search facility makes it easy to find a single record. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| VU-FILE (TS 1000) | High-speed storage and retrieval program. Access personal or business files almost instantly. Design or format files to suit specific needs and update/query them. Also published as The Organizer by Timex. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable |
| Z Extra | Display manager and data filing program in machine code. Provides a full screen editor for a direct keyboard-to- screen link with full editing and plotting features. Filing and display facilities permit page-flip animation or horizontal or vertical scrolling through windows. Stores up to 99 screens in 64K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| ZX Data Finder | High capacity file manager; versatile catalog/index/reference tool; edit, search, and display routines explained in text; a course on file and data storage techniques. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| ZX Directory | Sorts files alphabetically, storage of 60 files (16K). | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| ZX Pro/File | Machine language database with multi-word search, ordered displays, definable printer functions. Flexible file size, instant file access. 59 page manual and updates via newsletter. Available on ROM from ROMPAK. 16-64K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable |
| ZX80/81 Database | Blends Basic menus with machine code to give dynamic file of name/address/interest codes/text. Display formats include address labels for printing. Search any element type by any key. File data is packed into a single string; length is automatically adjusted for more than 500+ entries. | Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81 |