The text version of the Stock List definition file ( *.stk) is divided into multiple parts, each of which determines the values of different parts of the program.

It contains

• The language files for the texts of the program, the menus and all of the windows,
• The complete description of the picture database and any associated macros,
• The authors in the Author Database and their relevant data,
• The values, the files structure and the definitions of the Descriptions.

WARNING: The “ *.stk” file should only be edited by very experienced users - if at all.  Changes to this file can lead to program instability and may necessitate a complete reload of the program database. Always backup your stock list file before editing it!

The file is made up of individual sections in one ASCII file.  The following is its structure:

• Language
• Program Texts

$LANG

$TXTCNT

$TXT

$BACKGROUND

$IMGY

$TXTEND

• Picture Resource Parameters for Height and Background Colour
• Picture Descriptions and Macros
• Authors and File History

$AUTHCNT

$AUTH, $AUTHK

$LIBCNT

$LIB, $LIBK

$CATCNT

$STOCKCNT

$CAT

$ENDSTOCK

• Values for Inputs and Description Keys
• Description Data

$DESCKEYCNT

$DESCVALCNT

$DESCCNT

$DESCKEY

$DESCVALUE

$DESC

$ENDDESC