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CRV - Frequently Asked Questions
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NOTE: For information about printing in Windows 95 or 98 see "CRV - Printing in Windows
95 & 98" (crvwin95.txt).
Contents
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Command Line Parameters
Networks
Printing
Saving
Windows(R) 3.x
Windows 95 and 98
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Command Line Parameters
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What are the command line parameters for CRV?
CRV will respond to four command line parameters. All of the parameters can be
used simultaneously. Each parameter must be preceded by a space and a slash
(/); and followed by a colon (:) and the desired value. All parameters and
their arguments must be in upper case. Here are the command line parameters:
* P(rinter) - /P:printerport
selects the communications port where printer output will go. The choices
for printerport are:
LPT1 - first parallel port - DEFAULT
LPT2 - second parallel port
COM1 - first serial port
COM2 - second serial port
Example:
CRV /P:LPT2
sends printer output to the second parallel port
* F(ile) - /F:filename
selects a file to automatically write a report to when CRV is exited. The
Customer (detail) report will be written to the file by default. If you
want to write the Agent (summary) report instead, see the next command line
parameter.
Example:
CRV /F:THISFILE.TXT
sends Customer report to THISFILE.TXT automatically when CRV is exited.
* R(eport) - /R:reporttype
selects the type of report to automatically write when CRV is exited. The
choices for reporttype can be:
A - Agent (summary) report
C - Customer (detail) report - DEFAULT
This parameter is ignored if not accompanied by the F command parameter.
If this parameter is not supplied and the F command parameter is present,
the Customer report will be written by default.
Examples:
CRV /F:THISFILE.TXT /R:A
sends Agent report to THISFILE.TXT automatically when CRV is exited.
CRV /F:THATFILE.TXT
sends Customer report to THATFILE.TXT automatically when CRV is exited.
* ? (Help) - /?
displays a description of the command line parameters on the screen.
Example:
CRV /?
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Networks
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Will CRV run on a network?
CRV will run just fine on most networks. Depending on the network
configuration, you may need to use the P command line parameter to direct
printer output to a particular communications port. See Command Line Parameters
and Printing for more details.
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Printing
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Can CRV print to a different port than LPT1?
Yes. CRV has a command line parameter which makes it print to a different
communications port. For example,
CRV /P:LPT2
would make printer (P) output go to the second parallel port: LPT2. The line
CRV /P:COM1
would make the output go to the first serial port: COM1. You can use LPT1,
LPT2, COM1 or COM2. The default is LPT1.
For a list of all of CRV's command line parameters see Command Line Parameters.
Can CRV print in Windows 95 or 98?
CRV will usually not print, as is, to a local printer in Windows 95 or 98.
Sometimes it will not print to a network printer. The problem is that Windows
and CRV are both trying to control the printer port. Ultimately Windows wins
and CRV is not able to print.
However, you can make some minor adjustments in Windows 95 and 98 that allow
CRV to print correctly.
See CRV - Printing in Windows 95 & 98 (crvwin95.txt) for further information.
NOTE: CRV will print, as is, in Windows 95's DOS mode without modification but
this involves closing all of your open applications.
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Saving
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Can I save bonds in CRV?
CRV will not save bonds in a data file. Once you leave CRV, you will need to
reenter your bonds if you wish to reprice them.
CRV is a simple application for cashing bonds at teller stations. Since it was
released many people and institutions have tried to use CRV in ways that were
never intended.
If you want to use a bond pricing application which will save the bonds into a
file for later reuse you could try the Savings Bond Wizard. The Wizard is
another of our products which is intended for the private bondowner. It is a
Windows application which will save your bonds into an inventory file which
can be reloaded later. You can also recalculate your bonds for other earlier
or later redemption dates.
The Bond Wizard is available on the Internet without charge. You can find it at
www.savingsbonds.gov/sav/savwizar.htm
We do not suggest that you use the Wizard for teller use. It is very easy to
change redemption dates which can result in pricing errors.
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Windows 3.x
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Will CRV run in Windows?
CRV runs just fine in Windows.
Can CRV be run from an icon?
Yes, you can run CRV from an icon. Since CRV is a DOS program, the setup
program does not make an icon for you. Here is how to do it.
1. If you want to put a CRV icon into an existing program group, open that
program group and skip to step 7. If you want to create a new program
group to hold the new icon, continue with step 2.
2. In the Program Manager, select File from the menu bar.
3. Select New... from the File menu.
4. Select Program Group from the New menu.
5. For Description enter:
CRV
6. Click the OK button. The CRV program group is now the current window.
7. In the Program Manager, select File from the menu bar.
8. Select New... from the File menu.
9. Select Program Item from the New menu.
10. For Description enter:
CRV
11. For Command Line enter:
C:\CRV\CRV.EXE
if you installed CRV in the default directory. Otherwise, enter the
complete location of where you located the CRV program.
12. For Working Directory enter:
C:\CRV
if you installed CRV in the default directory. Otherwise, enter the path
of where you located the CRV program.
13. Click the OK button.
You can now start CRV by double-clicking the icon.
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Windows 95 and 98
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Will CRV run in Windows 95 or 98?
CRV will price bonds in Windows 95 just fine. However, some adjustments usually
need to be made to Windows to make it print. See CRV - Printing in Windows 95 &
98.
Can CRV be run from an icon?
Yes, you can run CRV from an icon. Since CRV is a DOS program, the setup
program does not make an icon for you. Here is how to do it.
1. Put your cursor over a blank section of the desktop.
2. Click the right mouse button.
3. Select New from the pop-up menu.
4. Select Shortcut from the New menu.
5. For Command line enter:
C:\CRV\CRV.EXE
if you installed CRV in the default directory. Otherwise, enter the
complete location of where you located the CRV program.
6. Click the Next button.
7. Accept CRV as the name for the shortcut or supply your own.
8. Click the Finish button.
You can now start CRV by double-clicking the icon.
Can CRV be put in the Start menu?
Yes, you can put CRV into the Start menu. Here is how to do it.
1. Click on the Start button.
2. Select Settings from the Start menu.
3. Select Taskbar... from the Settings menu.
4. Select the Start Menu Programs tab in the Taskbar Properties dialog box.
5. Click the Add... button on the Start Menu Programs property sheet.
6. For Command line enter:
C:\CRV.EXE
if you installed CRV in the default directory. Otherwise, enter the
complete location of where you located the CRV program.
7. Click the Next button.
8. Accept the Programs folder as the place to put the short cut by clicking
the Next button.
9. Accept CRV as the name for the shortcut or supply your own
10. Click the Finish button.
11. Click OK in the Taskbar Properties dialog box.
You can now start CRV from the Start menu.
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