═══ 1. DIPRUN ═══

DeskTop Install Procedure Runner runs an custom install procedure. This Custom 
install procedure was written with the DIPWRITER ( DeskTop Install Procedure 
Writer) package from TopDesk Software. 

DIPRUN runs the install procedures built by DIPWRITER.  DIPRUN can be 
distributed with the procedure file and the application that is to be install 
without charge.  DIPWRITER can be purchased for $39.00 US or $45 CND. 

For more information Please contact: 

TopDesk Software 

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Markham Ontario, Canada L3R 0N4 

Telephone (416) 631-3756 


═══ 2. Parameter  Main Window ═══

DIPRUN will run the install procedure file $INSTALL.DIP if no install procedure 
file is specified as a command line parameter. To run a procedure file with a 
different name (ie ABC.DIP) start DIPRUN with the procedure name as a 
parameter.  For example; 

DIPRUN ABC.DIP /S 

You can start the procedure immediately by specifing the /S parameter. The /M 
parameter will start the procedure immediately and the diprun status window 
will remain minimized until the procedure is completed.  Apone completion 
Diprun will then automatically quit if the /M parameter was specified 

The Progress box shows approximate percentage of the install that has been 
completed.  The list box below displays the status status messages generated by 
each step of the install procedure. 


═══ 2.1. Install Button ═══

Press the install button to begin to run the install. 


═══ 2.2. Quit Button ═══

Press the quit button to exit the install procedure. 


═══ 2.3. Disk Selection ═══

The combo box will list all the disks available to install onto. Select one of 
the disks or accept the default disk.  This disk and the main directory you 
specify will form the basic path that all subdirectories will be created in. 
Copy file actions will use this disk/directory path as the default destination. 


═══ 2.4. Specify Directory ═══

Specify the main directory to install into. The main directory and the disk you 
specify will form the basic path in which all action will be performed.  For 
example any directory create actions will be created in this main directory. 
Copy file actions fill use this disk/directory path as the default destination. 


═══ 2.5. Installation Messages ═══

The installation messages for each install action will appear in this box. 


═══ 2.6. Progress Box ═══

This box provides a rough approximation of the percentage of the install that 
is complete. 


═══ 3. Messages ═══

Messages