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        ║ ╚═╝ ║ ║ ╚═╗   ║ ║    ║ ╚═╝ ║   ║   INSTALLATION     ║
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        ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ╚═══╗ ║ ╚══╗ ║ ║        EVALUATION SERIES 9.4
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    ║ 1 ║  "SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS"    ║
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FS-PRO requires a minimum of 1.4 mbytes of fixed disk space on
any logical drive labeled C to H.  A minimum of 640  kbytes of 
RAM  is required and,  it is suggested that you terminate  any 
RAM-RESIDENT  software before using FS-PRO.  If you  select  a 
drive  without  enough space left to properly  install  FS-PRO 
then  you  will be notified and returned to the INSTALL  menu. 
The installation will be halted. 

We  apologize to those who require partitions beyond H  drive. 
Perhaps,   you  can duplicate the directories and  move  files 
after the install process is complete. 

In addition to a fixed drive,  you must have a CGA, EGA or VGA 
video driver. FS-PRO will NOT operate very well in monochrome. 
Be  sure that your CONFIG.SYS file is set up properly for your 
XT  or AT files and buffers and that you include  an  ANSI.SYS 
driver and mouse, if necessary. 

        Example: CONFIG.SYS

                device=c:\dos\mouse.sys
                device=c:\dos\ansi.sys
                files=15
                buffers=20

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    ║ 2 ║ "OUR INSTALL METHODS"     ║
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FS-PRO  is  extremely  "path"  sensitive.  In  order  to  help 
eliminate  the possibility of installation mistakes,  we  have 
chosen to use an automatic INSTALLATION utility that "creates" 
the proper sub-directories in which to store the FS-PRO system 
files.  After they are "created"  we copy the proper files  to 
their  proper  directory.  This is not unlike many  large  and 
complex software systems that require multiple  subdirectories 
to contain seperate file types. 

Another  feature  that  we  have chosen to  use  is  automatic 
unpacking of compressed files.  This eliminates the need for a 
user  to  have  the appropriate file compression  utility  and 
reduces the total disk space requirements to ship FS-PRO. 

Occassionally,   experts  may  opt  to  install  FS-PRO  using 
traditional  command  line  statements and "name"   their  own 
directory  paths.  This is possible but,  we highly  recommend 
against  it;  even for experts.  Before providing  FREE  VOICE 
SUPPORT, you will be asked if you used the FS-PRO INSTALLATION 
UTILITY  or,  if you attempted to install by DOS command  line 
statements. 



                        PACKING LIST

The normal diskette contents are...

      DISKETTE           FILE              DESCRIPTION
      ================================================
System Disk #1 of 4 -   INSTALL.EXE     - Installation software
HD DISK #1 of 2         INSTALL.HLP     - This text file
                        README.1ST      - "Jump Starting FS4"
                        AIRPORT.EXE     - Self extract AIRPORT data
                        MODPAK1.EXE     - Self extract Adventures

System Disk #2 of 4 -   FSAC.EXE        - Aircraft Data Base
HD DISK #1 of 2         FSAP.EXE        - Airport Data Base
                        ADVPAK1.EXE     - Adventure NOTAMS


System Disk #3 of 4 -   FSFP.EXE        - Flight Planner
HD DISK #2 of 2         FSPLOG.EXE      - Pilot's Log Book
                        FSLINX.EXE      - Internal FS-PRO file

System Disk #4 of 4 -   FSPRO.EXE       - Main Program
HD DISK #2 of 2         FSPU.EXE        - Setup & Utilities
                        FSPH.EXE        - Help & Memo Pad


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    ║ 3 ║ "FS-PRO DIRECTORIES"      ║
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This   installation   utility   will  create   the   following 
directories on the fixed drive that you select. 

               DIRECTORY/SUBDIRECTORY      CONTENTS
               ====================================

                \FSP            All EXE, OVL, HLP, DOC files
                \FSP\ADV        All DAT, FPN files
                \FSP\AIRPORT    Airport Data Base
                \FSP\AIRCRAFT   Aircraft Data Base

If you have a previous version of FS-PRO, you will be prompted 
to  use  the FSPREP feature to prepare your drive for the  new 
version.   This  will  delete  all  of  the  files  in   these 
directories and allow you to install the new version.  Please, 
backup any special airport or aircraft data base files  before 
using  FSPREP.  This preparation feature will NOT  delete  any 
files (MODE or otherwise)  that are located in your  Microsoft 
Flight Simulator directory. It ONLY removes "old" FS-PRO files 
from those directories listed above. 

If  you  already have the MODPAK1  adventures from a  previous 
version  of FS-PRO then,  when you are prompted for a path  to 
your  Flight  Simulator directory,  just press  ENTER  without 
putting  anything into the prompt line.  That way,   we  won't 
attempt  to  unpack  the adventures because you  already  have 
them.   Remember,  however,  to to change your PATH using  the 
SETUP   &   UTILITIES  module  following   this   installation 
procedure.  Otherwise,  FS-PRO will not be able to locate your 
Flight Simulator program for <F>lying.  Also, you will need to 
unpack  the  ADVPAK1.EXE  file into the  \FSP\ADV  subdir  and 
unpack  the adventure description (.DAT)  files before you can 
read the new adventure scenerio NOTAMS. 

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    ║ 4 ║ "DATA BASE OPERATIONS"    ║
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FS-PRO  uses  an  INDEXED data base  to  search  for  specific 
AIRPORT  and  AIRCRAFT files.  We provide  approximately  1200 
airport  entries for all scenery disks and extract  it  during 
the install process. 

However,  since we do NOT provide a similar data base for  the 
AIRCRAFT types (you enter your own up to 9,999) we must format 
a NEW one so that you may begin entering your own.  Therefore, 
you  can  observe the process as we format  \FSP\AIRCRAFT  and 
proceed to the next step. 

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    ║ 5 ║ "READY TO RUN FS-PRO"     ║
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Following the installation, we will automatically "run" FS-PRO 
so  that you may complete the installation by using the  SETUP 
utility provided.  Be certain to read the FS-PRO "Information" 
files  which  will point you to the proper setup  utility  and 
procedures. 

Please,  remember to read FSPRO.DOC and, README.1ST on  System
Disk #1 of 4. These are  normal,   DOS-ASCII text files.  Also,
most  individual modules are equipped with INFORMATION screens
similar  to  this. You  are  encouraged  to read each of  them  
before  using  the associated module.

HAPPY FS-PROing...

                        Press ESCape to EXIT back to the menu.

TekMate
15307 Parkville
Houston, Texas 77068
October 26, 1990
