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= MORSE =
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= A PROGRAM FOR CODE PRACTICE =
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REQUIRED HARDWARE:
IBM-PC or compatible
Color monitor for best viewing
REQUIRED SOFTWARE:
MS-DOS 2.02 or equivalent
Turbo Pascal (version 3.0) for uncompiled version
PROGRAMS IN THE MORSE PACKAGE:
MORSExxx.COM --> Morse code practice program version x.xx
MORSExxx.DOC --> This documentation
CODEnnn.TXT --> Text files (may be several and may be collected in an
archive called TEXTmmm.ARC, where the mmm sequence is
a sequential numbering as additional text files are
added to the original distribution set)
INSTAL.COM \
INSTAL.DTA -> These three files comprise the installation package
INSTAL.MSG /
The entire set of programs may be clustered as a file archive called
MORSExxx.ARC, where the xxx corresponds to the version number (x.xx).
At the time this documentation was prepared, version 5.12 of V. Buerg'sì
ARChive program was being used for this purpose.ì
LANGUAGE:
MORSE was written and compiled using Turbo Pascal (version 3.0).
Turbo Pascal is a registered trademark of Borland International.
From the standpoints of utility, cost, user-friendliness, and
support, there is simply no better version of Pascal available
for microcomputers today! The installation procedure was
generated by GINST, a program supplied as part of the Turbo
Toolbox, another fine programming aid from Borland.
USAGE NOTES:
This is the first version of MORSE to be released. Full documentation
is being prepared at this time. You should experience little, if any,
trouble handling the command structure of MORSE. The main menu and
operations branching from there display lines offering command entry
information. A few notes are needed with regard to the Main Menu and,
particularly, the use of text files, the option for making new textì
files, and the installation procedure. The latter was added in versionì
2.01 in response to a demonstrated need for customized installation ofì
MORSE on a variety of MS-DOS
computers.ì
The installation procedure should be used before any attempt is made toì
run MORSE!ì
MAIN MENU:
-- Make your choice by pressing the indicated function key (e.g., <F1>
to begin practice, or <F4> to toggle between random code and text).
-- The most recent choice (or the default choice when beginning MORSE)
will be highlighted in bright white.
-- Code speed and pitch may be adjusted to your convenience. Note that
speeds above 40 wpm will produce a noticeable abbreviation of the
sound for a dot.
MAKING NEW TEXT FILES:
The names of text files follow the naming convention CODExxx.TXT, where
xxx is a digit in the range 1-999, inclusive. When creating a new file
using this option, the first available number will automatically be used.
Thus, the actual name may be in the form CODEx.TXT or CODExx.TXT as well.
Text files may be created using any ASCII editor. Be sure to follow the
naming convention. Do not use a three-digit sequence for a two-digit
number! "CODE026.TXT" will cause problems if the CREATOR option is
used later!
A library of text files is available as a companion to the main MORSE
program. Filenames follow the convention outlined above. The current
collection is distributed as an archive using the naming convention
TEXTxxx.ARC, where xxx will be replaced with a progressive numerical
sequence. The first release contained only CODE1.TXT and CODE2.TXT
into TEXT001.ARC. The current release is TEXT002.ARC. The archive
of text files may be contained within the comprehensive MORSE archive,
at the option of distributing sysops.
TERMINAL INSTALLATION
Before you use MORSE, it must be installed to your particular terminal,
i.e. provided with information regarding control characters required
for certain functions. This installation is easily perfomred using the
program INSTAL which is described in this section.
After having made a work-copy, please store your distribution
diskette safely away and work only on the copy.
Now start the installation by typing INSTAL at your terminal. Select
Screen installation from the main menu. Depending on your version of
MORSE, the installation proceeds as described in the following two
sections.
IBM PC Display Selection
If you use MORSE without installation, the default screen set-up will
be used. You may override this default by selecting another screen
mode from this menu:
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Choose one of the following displays:
0) Default display mode
1) Monochrome display
2) Color display 80x25
3) Color display 40x25
4) b/w display 80x25
5) b/w display 80x25
Which display (enter no. or ^X to exit) !
-----------------------------------------------------------------
IBM PC Screen Installation Menu
Each time MORSE runs, the selected mode will be used, and you will
return to the default mode on exit.
Non-IBM Installation
A menu listing a mungber of popular terminals will appear, inviting
you to choose one by entering its number:
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Choose one of the following terminals:
1) ADDS 20/25/30 15) Lear-Siegler ADM-31
2) ADDS 40/60 16) Liberty
3) ADDS Viewpoint-1A 17) Morrow MDT-20
4) ADM 3A 18) Otrona Attache
.
.
.
13) Kaypro II and 4 27) None of the above
14) Lear-Siegler ADM-20 28) Delete a definition
Which terminal? (Enter no. or ^X to exit):
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Terminal Installation Menu
If your terminal is mentioned, just enter the corresponding number,
and the installation is complete. Before installation is actually
performed, you are asked the question:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Do you want to modify the definition before installation?
------------------------------------------------------------------
This allows you to modify one or more of the values being installed as
described in the following. If you do not want to modify the terminal
definition, just type N, and the installation completes by asking you
the operating frequency of your CPU (see last item in this section).
If your terminal is not on the menu, however, you must define the
required values yourself. The values can most probably be found in
the manual supplied with your terminal.
Enter the number corresponding to "None of the above" and answer the
questions one by one as they appear on the screen.
In the following, each command you may install is described in
detail. Your terminal may not support all the commands that can be
installed. If so, just pass the command not needed by typing RETURN
in response to the prompt. If Delete line, Insert line, or Erase to
end of line is not installed, these functions will be emulated in
software, slowing screen performance somewhat.
Commands may be entered either simply by pressing the appropriate
keys or by entering the decimal or hexidecimal ASCII value of the
command. If a command requires the two characters 'ESCAPE' and
'=', may:
either Press first the ESC key, then the =. The entry will be
echoed with appropriate labels, i.e. <ESC> =.
or Enter the decimal or hexidecimal values separated by spaces.
Hexidecimal values must be preceded by a dollar sign. Enter, e.g.,
27 61 or $1B 61 or $1B $3D, which are all equivalent.
The two methods cannot be mixed, i.e. once you have entered a non-
numeric character, the rest of that command must be defined in that
mode, and vice versa.
A hyphen entered as the very first character is used to delete a
command, and echoes the text "Nothing".
Terminal type:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the name of the terminal you are about to install. When you
complete INSTAL, the values will be stored, and the terminal name will
appear on the initial list of termianls. If you later need to
re-install MORSE to this terminal, you can do that by choosing it from
the list.
Send an initialization string to the terminal?
------------------------------------------------------------------
If you want to initialize your terminal when MORSE starts (e.g., to
download commands to programmable function keys), you answer Y for yes
to this question. If not, just hit RETURN.
If you answer Y, you may enter up to 13 characters for this string.
Send a reset string to the terminal?
------------------------------------------------------------------
Here, you may define a string to be sent to the terminal when MORSE
terminates. The description of the intiialization command above
applies here.
CURSOR LEAD-IN command:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Cursor Lead-In is a special sequence of characters which tells your
terminal that the follwoing characters are an address on the screen on
which the cursor should be placed.
When you define this command, you are asked the following
supplementary questions:
CURSOR POSITIONING COMMAND to send between line and column:
------------------------------------------------------------
Some terminals need a command between the two numbers defining
the row and column cursor address.
CURSOR POSITIONING COMMAND to send after line and column:
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Some terminals need a command after the two numbers defining the
row and column cursor address.
Column first?
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Most terminal require the address on the format: first ROW, then
COLUMN. If this is the case on your terminal, answer N. If your
terminal wants COLUMN first, then ROW, then answer Y.
OFFSET to add to LINE:
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Enter the number to add to the LINE (ROW) address.
OFFSET to add to COLUMN
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Enter the number to add to the COLUMN address.
Binary address?
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Most terminals need the cursor address sent in binary form. If
that is true for your terminal, enter Y. If your terminal
expects the cursor address as ASCII digits, enter N. If so, you
are asked the supplementary question:
2 or 3 ASCII digits?
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Enter the number of digits in the cursor address for your
terminal.
CLEAR SCREEN command:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the command that will clear the entire contents of your screen,
both foreground and background, if applicable.
Does CLEAR SCREEN also HOME cursor?
------------------------------------------------------------------
This is normally the case; if it is not so on your terminal, enter
N, and define the cursor HOME command.
DELETE LINE command:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the command that deletes the entire line at the cursor position.
INSERT LINE command:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the command that inserts a line at the cursor position.
ERASE TO END OF LINE command:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the command that erases the line at the cursor position from the
cursor position through the right end of the line.
START OF 'LOW VIDEO' command:
------------------------------------------------------------------
If your terminal supports different video intensities, then define the
command that initiates the dim video here. If this command is defined,
the following question is asked:
START OF 'NORMAL VIDEO' command:
-----------------------------------------------------------
Define the command that sets the screen to show characters in
'normal' video.
Number of rows (lines) on your screen:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the number of horizontal lines on your screen.
Number of columns on your screen:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the number of vertical column positions on your screen.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Delay after CURSOR ADDRESS (0-255 ms):
Delay after CLEAR, DELETE, and INSERT (0-255 ms):
Delay after ERASE TO END OF LINE and HIGHLIGHT On/Off (0-255 ms):
------------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the delay in milliseconds required after the functions
specified. Return means 0 (no delay).
Is this definition correct?
------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have made any errors in the definitions, enter N. You will
then return to the terminal selection menu. The installation data
you have just entered will be included in the installation data file
and appear on the terminal selection menu, but installation will not
be performed.
When you enter Y in response to this question, you are asked:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating frequency of your microprocessor in MHz (for delays):
------------------------------------------------------------------
As the delays specified earlier are depending on the operating
frequency of your CPU, you must define this value.
The installation is finished, installation data is written to MORSE,
and you return to the outer menu. New installation data is also saved
in the installation data file and the new terminal will appear on the
terminal selection list when you run INSTAL in future.
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To report bugs, suggest improvements, or make a donation to ensure continued
improvement of this program, please contact:
Jim Aman
Dot...Space Software
731 Londonderry Lane, #215
Denton, Texas 76205
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Denton, Texas 76205
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