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December 1993 3DMENU Plus Release 2.0 Page 1
INSTALLING THE SHAREWARE EVALUATION COPY
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1. Create a 3DMENU directory on your C: (or other) drive.
Command: MD C:\3DMENU
2. Copy the 3DMENU.EXE file into the 3DMENU directory.
Command: COPY 3DMENU.EXE C:\3DMENU
3. Type 3DMENU to create a MENU.BAT file which will run 3DMENU.
***IMPORTANT***:
----------------
Once you have created a MENU.BAT file, DO NOT use the command
"3DMENU" to run 3DMENU. If you do, the menu will appear, but
when you try to run any option, you will simply return to the
DOS prompt. Always use the command "MENU" to run 3DMENU.
NOTE: If you would like 3DMENU Plus to startup each time you
----- re-boot your computer, add the following command as the
last line of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C:\3DMENU\MENU
Note: You may use this evaluation copy for a maximum of 30 days.
If you like the program and intend to keep using it, you
must purchase a copy for each computer on which it will be
used. This applies to home users, business users,
educational institutions, and government agencies. For
each copy purchased, you will receive a user guide and a
serialized program diskette.
PLEASE USE THE ABOUT 3DMENU (CTRL,A) COMMAND FROM THE
CONTROL MENU TO DISPLAY FURTHER INFORMATION AND PURCHASE
INSTRUCTIONS.
ABOUT 3DMENU
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3DMENU is a menu system utility which allows you to create a
customized menu system for your computer. It lets you easily
organize and access your software programs, and saves time by
reducing keystrokes and eliminating the need to know DOS commands.
Some major features and advantages of 3DMENU are outlined below:
NOT MEMORY RESIDENT
o 3DMENU takes up no memory when your menu options are run. All
available memory can be used by your software programs.
FAST & EASY TO USE
o Create your own pop-up menus & menu options with "3D" effect.
o Use automatic menu generator to scan hard drive(s) for
applications & generate complete menu system.
o Mouse support. Supports Microsoft, Logitech, PC Mouse &
compatibles.
POWERFUL & VERSATILE
o Uses standard DOS batch files. Existing batch file menu
systems can be converted easily.
o Create up to 9 options per menu.
o Create up to 8 levels of menus.
COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZABLE
o Create a banner to appear above all menus in your menu system.
o Choose colors for your menu system.
UTILITIES
o Choose one of 8 screensave displays to be automatically
activated after an interval of keyboard/mouse inactivity.
SECURITY
o Run menu system with "read only" access to prevent unauthorized
modifications.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
o IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, COMPAQ, or compatible system, with hard
disk.
o PC-DOS or MS-DOS version 2.0 or higher.
o Color, monochrome, or LCD monitor.
o VGA, EGA, CGA, MDA, or Hercules display adaptor.
o Mouse (optional). Supports Microsoft, Logitech, PC Mouse &
compatibles.
USING 3DMENU
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SELECTING A MENU OPTION
Keyboard: Press the number or function key that matches the
number of the option you want, OR:
Use up and down cursor keys to highlight the option
you want, then press ENTER.
You may also use the PgDn/PgUp keys to run the next or
previous sub-menu.
Mouse: Use mouse to highlight the option you want, then press
the left mouse button.
A menu's options can only be selected when that menu is "active".
A menu is active while it is in the foreground, with a double line
border.
If a sub-menu is currently active and the option you want to
select is on a previous menu, press ESC or PgUp, or the right
mouse button, to back up one menu level at a time.
SELECTING A CONTROL MENU COMMAND
Keyboard: Press the command's shortcut key (if applicable), OR:
Press CTRL to activate the Control Menu. Select a
command by pressing the letter key that matches the
command's highlighted letter.
Mouse: Press CTRL to activate the Control Menu. Use mouse to
highlight the command you want, then press the left
mouse button.
CREATING MENU OPTIONS
Press F10 to enter the edit screen for the menu that is currently
"active". A menu is active while it is in the foreground, with a
double line border, and its options available for selection.
From the edit screen, you may add, edit, move, or delete the
active menu's options.
Note: If you make a change to the active menu using the Edit Menu
(F10) command from the Control Menu, the menu will return
to the center of the screen (default position), and may
then need to be repositioned.
To reposition the active menu, press Shift to make its
border flash. Continue to hold down the Shift key while
you use the cursor keys (or mouse) to move the menu to a
new position.
To reposition an inactive menu, press Shift+ESC until its
border flashes. Continue to hold down the Shift key while
you use the cursor keys (or mouse) to move the menu to a
new position.
EXITING 3DMENU
Press CTRL+X to exit 3DMENU.
SOURCE CODE AVAILABILITY
------------------------
Sorry, it isn't.
UPDATED VERSIONS
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A commercial version of 3DMENU, called 3DMENU Professional, is
also available. It is NOT SHAREWARE.
As of this printing, 3DMENU Professional Version 4.01 is the most
current commercial version available. Its features are outlined
below:
NOT MEMORY RESIDENT
o 3DMENU takes up no memory when your menu options are run. All
available memory can be used by your software programs.
FAST & EASY TO USE
o Simple, intuitive, & consistent user interface.
o Create your own pop-up menus & menu options with "3D" effect.
o Use automatic menu generator to scan hard drive(s) for
applications & generate complete menu system.
o Use custom installation options to save time & effort when
installing multiple copies on a large number of computers.
o Pull-down Control Menus, as well as dialog boxes & prompts.
o 100% mouse support. Supports Microsoft, Logitech, PC Mouse &
compatibles. Mouse operation can be customized.
o Extensive on-line Help system, including over 100 context─
sensitive help messages.
POWERFUL & VERSATILE
o Uses standard DOS batch files. Existing batch file menu
systems can be converted easily.
o Create up to 15 options per menu.
o Create up to 8 levels of menus.
o Move menu options within a menu, or to another menu.
o Reposition menus on the screen.
o Create customized help to go with any or all menu options.
o Schedule up to 8 automatic program runs for specified times,
dates, or days of the week.
o Use "SOFTBOOT" utility to reboot computer from a batch file,
using alternate CONFIG.SYS and/or AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
o Use "WAIT" utility to interrupt batch file execution and
resume at specified time.
o Text editor with pull-down menus & full mouse support -
includes block editing, cut/paste, search/replace & more.
COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZABLE
o Incorporate a logo or other PCX formatted file.
o Create a banner to appear above all menus in your menu system.
o Choose colors for your menus, desktop, Control Menu & more.
o Choose a pattern for the desktop.
o Customize the appearance & operation of the menu system for a
single user or multiple users.
UTILITIES
o Choose a blank, animated, or custom screensave display, to be
automatically activated after an interval of keyboard/mouse
inactivity (from NEVER to 63 minutes).
o Notepad (text editor) with pull-down menus & full mouse
support - includes block editing, cut/paste, search/replace &
more.
o Calculator with full mouse support.
o View system information via the Control Menu - displays
comprehensive summary of equipment & more.
o View/edit system environment settings via the Control Menu.
o Hot-key into a DOS shell & execute DOS commands without exiting
3DMENU.
SECURITY
o Activate security for a single user or multiple users.
o Restrict access to menu options by assigning passwords.
o Disable CTRL+Break/CTRL+C.
o Disable "shelling" to DOS from within applications.
o Customize the appearance & operation of the menu system for a
single user or multiple users by selectively hiding menus,
menu options & Control Menu commands.
o Usage tracking & reporting.
MULTIPLE USER SUPPORT
o Supports multiple users, with or without a network.
o Create 1 system ID & up to 7 user ID's.
o Customize the appearance & operation of the menu system for
each user by selectively hiding menus, menu options & Control
Menu commands.
NETWORK SUPPORT
o Run user menu & network menu simultaneously, and hot-key
between the two.
o Can be used on Novell, 3Com, Banyan, & most other networks.
NOTE: One [1] Network Administrator's Version of 3DMENU (which
includes 3DNET program) is required. In addition, one [1]
copy of 3DMENU Professional must be purchased for each computer
connected to the network.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
o IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, COMPAQ, or compatible system, with hard
disk.
o PC-DOS or MS-DOS version 2.0 or higher.
o Color, monochrome, or LCD monitor.
o VGA, EGA, CGA, MDA, or Hercules display adaptor.
o Mouse (optional). Supports Microsoft, Logitech, PC Mouse &
compatibles.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
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Intellisoft Development Inc.
592 Chagall Court
Mississauga, Ontario
CANADA L5R 3A7
Telephone 905-568-4155 Fax 905-568-2256
Compuserve: 73623,3564