Robert Fischer
Owner(s):
Robert Fischer
221 Scoggins St., Summerville, GA 30747
Robert Fischer was a middle and high school band instructor who wrote a gradebook program, used and enjoyed using Pro/File 2068 so much that he published Extensions, a newsletter for the program.
Products
| Name | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| TS Grader | Handles multiple classes, weighted/unweighted averages, bonus/demerit points, alphabetizing, Timex printer output. All data on ONE screen. 16k TS1000 can track from 279 pupils with 5 grades each up to 64 pupils with 66 grades each. Easily converted to 64K with 7 times more capacity.TS2068 has 5 times the capacity of 16K version. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Word Puzzler | This program is used to help solve crossword puzzles. It can hold any word containing 2 to 31 characters. Total capacity is 35,000 characters! | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
Books
Periodicals
| Name | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Newsletter about enhancing Pro/File 2068. Each issue contained a number of patches or modifications to Pro/File, along with a description of how the enhancement worked. |
Documents
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Instructions For T/S Grader | TS2068 (version 1.4) and TS1000 (version 1.2) The following instructions apply to both the Timex 1000 and 2068 computers. Any differences are explained as they arise or at the end of each section. I suggest you read all the way through them because the information in some items may affect the way you decide to | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Pro/File Plus 3 Enhancements from the manual, Breakthrough, and Extensions 1-3 | The enclosed tape will include almost all the improvements from the manual except where they are no longer appropriate (the machine code sort makes the block sort outdated), or improved by my own routines in Extensions, or one case where you may not want it included. For those who want it, instructions are included here | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Pro/File Plus 5 | Virtually every Pro/File enhancement known. The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods‘ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full-sized printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-sized printer. Check the manual for the | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Pro/File Plus 5 (final) | Virtually every Pro/File enhancement known. The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-size printer. Check the manual for | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Pro/File Plus 5 (revised) | The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-size printer. Check the manual for the necessary Basic adjustment and | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Pro/File Plus 5 Instructions | Two-page reference sheet listing all the commands in Pro/File Plus 5. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Pro/File Plus Five | The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-size printer. Check the manual for the necessary Basic adjustment and | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| TS Grader Changes for Full Size Printers and Improvements | Before you add any of the following improvements, I suggest you break in to the program from the main menu and then enter PRINT FREE and write the answer down for later reference! After you have made all the changes you wish and before you do anything else enter PRINT FREE again and find the | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Word Puzzler | This program is used to help solve crossword puzzles. It can hold any word containing 2 to 31 characters. Total capacity is 35,000 characters! When the program loads, most of the instructions you need will be seen on the main menu. What is not shown is that to exit the add or delete routines you | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
Downloads
Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions to Pro/File Review | There are four issues of Extensions that total 31 pages of well documented changes, additions, and instructions. These modifications can either be keyed into your computer or you can purchase the programs on tape. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| For Your Support | Product announcements from Robert Fischer, UAS, Tom Laffin, Knighted Computers, RAMEX, Ben Johnson, Fred Nachbaur, Tom Bent, Jim Houston Enterprises, Paul Bingham, Sum-Ware and Ray Kingsley. | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| For Your Support | Product announcements from John Oliger Co., NovelSoft, Willcocks Research Consultants, Grey & Clifford Computer Products, Knighted Computers, G. Russell Electronics, Jim Houston Enterprises, Larken Electronics, Chia-Chi Chao, Fred Nachbaur, Robert Fischer, Bill Heberlein, Bill Bell, C. W. Associates. | |
| For Your Support | Product announcements from Chia-Chi Chao, NovelSoft, Willcocks Research Consultants, Grey & Clifford Computer Products, Knighted Computers, Fred Nachbaur/Silicon Mountain Computers, Robert Fischer, Larken Electronics, Bill Bell, Thomas Woods, Jim Houston Enterprises, WIDJUP Co., David Hill. | |
| For Your Support | Product announcements from Fred Nachbaur, John Oliger Co., Grey & Clifford Computer Products, Larken Electronics, Chia-Chi Chao, Robert Fischer, Bill Bell, G. Russell Electronics, EZRA Group II, RMG Enterprises, David Hill, Paul Holmgren, GLENN Technics, John Deering. | |
| For Your Support | Products from Allan Wolach, C. W. Associates, Chia-Chi Chao, Don Dailey, Ed Grey, Fred Nachbaur, G. Russell Electronics, Newpower Inc., Paul Bingham, Robert Fischer, SAF User Group, Samson Okoloko, Steve Wyatt, Time Designs and Tom Woods. | |
| Grader for the TS2068 and TS1000 | Reply to review of his programs in prior issue of the club newsletter. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| New Products and Services (Syntax v5 n9) | Peech II Productions supplies 2068 educational software titles ranging from VERBS to DRAWING priced under $10. For details write them: 6333 Parkman Pi, Cincinnati, OH 45213. Magic World Software is sole source for INVO-STAR inventory management system. Cassette data storage and menu-driven functions let you print pick lists & packing slips on your 2068 + | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Pro/File Cartridge | Probably the most useful type of computer program is the data base since almost anyone can find a need for it and because it can be effectively 3 used without a printer. For Timex computers, Tom Woods has twice provided high quality programs in this field with ZX PRO/FILE for the TS 1000 and then | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Review of "Grader" For the 2068 | Review of the program by Robert Fisher. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| T/S 2068 Grade Book | Short review of teacher assistance program. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| TS 2068 Gradebook | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |