A method and apparatus for rapidly storing input data in database form to a compact disc is provided. In one preferred embodiment, input data is provided to a computer via an input device, such as a 9-track tape or a disk drive. A script file descriptive of the characteristics of the input ...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5675780?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5675780 - Method and apparatus for storing data in database form to a compact disc using a script file to describe the input format of data 