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3DMENU
Personalized 3-D Color Menu Utility Version 1.1 12-1-88 Page 1
OVERVIEW
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3DMENU is a menu creation program that will customize a 3-dimensional,
color menu system to your exact specifications. Its intuitive interface
will guide you easily through the creation and modification of your own
personalized menu system.
3DMENU has these advantages:
o Easy to use, with an intuitive user interface
o 4 levels of sub-menus allow for a virtually unlimited number of menu
options
o Pop-up menu options and sub-menus with 3-dimensional effect
o Unique color display which can be easily customized to suit your
preference
o Uses standard DOS batch files, making conversion from an existing
DOS batch file menu system effortless
o Built in mouse support
o NOT copy protected
o NOT memory resident
o Pay only if you find the software useful
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INSTALLATION
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1. Create a 3DMENU directory on your C: drive.
Command: MD C:\3DMENU
2. Copy 3DMENU.EXE and MENU.BAT files into the 3DMENU directory.
Command: COPY 3DMENU.EXE C:\3DMENU
COPY MENU.BAT C:\3DMENU
3. Edit your C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT file and include a path to the C:\3DMENU
directory:
a) If your AUTOEXEC.BAT file DOES NOT contain a PATH command,
insert the following line:
PATH C:\3DMENU
b) If your AUTOEXEC.BAT files DOES contain a PATH command,
modify it to include a path to C:\3DMENU.
NOTE: If you want the menu to appear after every re-boot,
---- insert the command MENU as the last line of your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
4. Execute your modified AUTOEXEC.BAT file to set the path.
Command: C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
5. Type MENU to run 3DMENU (unless you have already included the
command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file)
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USING 3DMENU
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1. Customizing your menu system:
Press the F10 key to modify the current menu. (The current menu
is the menu in the foreground, displaying the date and time.)
2. Selecting a menu option:
You can select a menu option by:
Using Keyboard:
a) Pressing its corresponding number;
b) Pressing its corresponding F-key; OR
c) Highlighting the option using the cursor keys and
then pressing enter.
Using Mouse:
Highlight selection and press left button.
The right button is equivalent to the ESC key.
3. Changing colors:
Press the ALT key to change menu colors. The pop-up window
that appears after pressing ALT is self-explanatory.
Press ALT-S to save your current choices.
4. Returning to DOS:
Press CTRL-X to exit from the menu and return to the DOS environment.
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LICENSE INFORMATION
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You are encouraged to copy and share this program with other users,
ON THE CONDITIONS that the program is not distributed in modified form,
and that no fee or consideration is charged for use, copying, or
distribution. (Clubs and user groups may charge a nominal fee for
expenses and handling while distributing 3DMENU.)
COMMERCIAL USERS: A $39 license fee per system is required if used in
a place of business or incorporated into another product.
Custom versions of 3DMENU (including EGA/VGA graphics versions with
customized company logos) are available.
Volume discounts, site licenses, and commercial licenses are also
available.
PRIVATE USERS: If you are using this program and find it of value,
your contribution of ($39 suggested) will be appreciated.
Send contributions to:
Tony Minichillo
528 McRoberts Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M6E 4R4
PLEASE STATE WHICH VERSION(s) of 3DMENU YOU HAVE.
In appreciation of your honesty, you will receive a complete user guide,
including tips on this program's use. Additionally, you will be
registered to receive updated versions of 3DMENU when available, as well
as information about new programs developed in future.
This program is provided "AS IS", without any warranty, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose.
Copyright (c) 1988 Tony Minichillo. All Rights Reserved.
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Version 2.0 is Coming!
Version 2.0 of 3DMENU is currently being developed with the
goal of turning 3DMENU into the ultimate user friendly PC
menu system.
Features planned for Version 2.0 include:
o Enhanced graphics display
o Greater user customization
o Screen saver option (with enhanced graphics animation)
o Password protection on menu options
o More menu levels
o Enhanced mouse support
o Smaller program with faster execution
o Parameter passing to menu options
o Context sensitive help to guide users through these enhanced features
o Other user suggested enhancements and more!
Registering your copy of 3DMENU version 1.1 is the only way
to guarantee your acquisition of version 2.0.
By registering your copy 3DMENU ver 1.1 you will automatically
receive 3DMENU ver 2.0 free of charge, when it becomes
available.
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WHY REGISTER YOUR COPY OF 3DMENU ?
o You receive a CURRENT copy of the program on a floppy
diskette
o You receive a complete user guide, including tips on
this program's use
o You receive technical support (by phone or letter) for a
period of one year following registration
o You will receive the next updated version of 3DMENU when
available
o You will receive advance information about new programs
developed in future
o Your input and ideas help shape future versions of
3DMENU and other programs
COMMISSIONS:
Shareware is a unique marketing approach. You are
encouraged to freely distribute unmodified copies of 3DMENU
in the U.S. and Canada. As a registered user, you will
receive an $8 commission for every new 3DMENU user who
registers and quotes your registration number.
INVOICE
Tony Minichillo
528 McRoberts Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M6E 4R4
DATE:___________
SOLD TO:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Description Price
License for 3DMENU $ 39.00
additional licenses @ $29.00 ____.__
TOTAL Charge: $ ____.__
Disk format [ ] 5 1/4 [ ] 3 1/2
Make checks payable to Tony Minichillo. Please mark checks
"3DMENU".