DATATRIEVE-11

This document serves as an introduction to DATATRIEVE-11 (Version 3.3). It defines what DATATRIEVE is, its capabilities as a fourth-generation language for data management, and how it differs from traditional programming languages like COBOL or BASIC. Key topics covered include data definition, storage, retrieval, procedure usage, report generation, and distributed data access using DECnet. It also includes a documentation directory that outlines other manuals in the set, a glossary of terms, and a master index.