CactusBase Demo

Only a demo of the older CactusBase v.2.75 can be downloaded here. The new CactusBase Pro requires a large number of support files to provide the MS Jet database engine that it uses which makes download unsuitable.

Although CactusBase Pro has changed considerably from the CactusBase v.2.75 we have still provided the v.2.75 demo for download to allow some idea of what the software is all about.

Download CactusBase 2.75 demo file:

 

NEW!    CactusBase v.2.75 Demo	Cbdemo.zip
Notes: This file will take approximately 7 minutes to download at 28Kbp This file will take approximately 1-2 minutes to download at 56kbp

  What it does

• The demo consists of zipped file which when unzipped and installed will demonstrate most of the features of CactusBase v.2.75.

• Works on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95/98 systems.

• The demo is a fully working copy of all four databases that come with CactusBase:

  • The Main (Collection) Database for storing details on the plants in your collection
  • The Seed Raising Database for keeping records on your seed raising activities
  • The Literature Database for storing information on articles/illustrations/book reviews/notes appearing all your Literature collection. CactusBase is supplied with a comprehensive range of Literature modules indexing all the articles and illustrations and book reviews appearing in most of the Worlds Cactus & Succulent Journals (around 25,000 citations!). This demo is supplied with a couple of the modules for demonstration purposes.
  • The Photographic Database for recording info on your photographic slide and print collection.

What it does not do

• One thing that you cannot do with the demo version of CactusBase is save files. The Main (Collection) Database is supplied with a demonstration file called DEMO.DAT with over 700 entries which although containing only basic information will help evaluation of the software. Also in the demo you cannot export data between databases or database files.

Downloading and Installing the Demo

• Click on the Cbdemo.zip link above. Your Internet software should download the file to somewhere on your disk.
• Locate the cbdemo.zip file on your disk drive using File Manager or Explorer and double click on it. The system should, if set up properly and if WinZip is installed, unzip the file to a directory on your hard drive. If it doesn't then get hold of WinZip and install it.
• Locate where the file has unzipped to and locate the file called SETUP.EXE. Run this file by double clicking on it.
• The CactusBase demo will be installed to a location of your choice (Default=C:\windows\Cbase) and a CactusBase icon should appear. Double click on the CactusBase icon or locate the file CB4.exe in the directory you have installed CactusBase to and run it.The CactusBase title screen should appear. Click the left mouse button to pull up the file requester.
  • If you want to see the Main Database select DEMO.DAT
  • If you want the Seed Database select SEED.DAT
  • If you want the Literature Database go into the Modules Subdirectory and select one of the DAT files stored there
  • If you want the Photo Database select PHOTO.DAT

• Finding your way around the databases should not be too difficult even without instructions. There are two files containing some details:
  • Readme.rtf
  • whatsnew.rtf
• The full CactusBase package is supplied with a comprehensive manual.

Uninstalling the demo

• This is relatively straightforward. Locate the cbase directory on your system and delete it completely.

Have Fun!!