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- EDM SHELL 1.00 by David Holmes
- Copyright (c) 1991 David Holmes
- Genie: D.HOLMES14
-
- This is a new, easy-to-use shell for handling ARC, LZH, and ZIP
- functions. It only supports four of the most commonly used functions,
- making it a breeze to learn and use.
-
- The program does not use GEM; instead, it uses a remarkable new
- interface called EDM. This is the same interface used in the upcoming
- TX2 File Viewer 1.50. Read the section on Using EDM for more
- information.
-
- This program is SHAREWARE. That means, if you like it and use it, you
- are expected to send only $7 to:
-
- David Holmes
- 13124 Rose Ave.
- Los Angeles, CA 90066-2223
-
- To make it easy on both you and me, I'd appreciate it if you would use
- the REGISTER.DOC form included with the program. Just print it out
- and fill in the blanks.
-
- (I will also accept the GEnie GIFT-OF-TIME. Of course, the minimum
- "gift" is $10, and I will not send you change. <g>)
-
- I'm open to suggestions for this program. If there's ANYTHING you
- would like added or changed, just let me know. Write to me above, or
- send E-Mail on GEnie to [D.HOLMES14]. (Through U.S. Mail, please
- enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like a reply.)
-
-
- USING THE PROGRAM
-
- Use the three buttons on the right to select whether you want to use
- ARC, LZH, or ZIP.
-
- Before using the program, you must locate the ARC, LZH, and ZIP
- programs from the Configuration dialog box.
-
- Add: Select this to add files to an archive or to create a new
- archive. First select the ARC/LZH/ZIP program to add to, then select
- the program you want to add. (Wild cards are allowed.)
-
- Extract: With this, you can extract all files from an ARC/LZH/ZIP
- file. Select the file to extract from, then the path you wish to
- extract to.
-
- List: Select the ARC/LZH/ZIP file you want information on. A listing
- of the files in the archive will be listed.
-
- Verbose: This is similar to List, except that it gives a more
- detailed listing.
-
- Configuration will call up a dialog box showing the current paths for
- the ARC, LZH, and ZIP programs. You can change them, or save the
- configuration. The EDMSHELL.INF file contains these paths, the last
- selected archive and extract paths, and the currently selected
- compression method from the main menu.
-
- Use Desk Accessories will bring up a normal GEM menu for you to use
- any desk accessories. Click on "Return to Main Menu" in the File menu
- when done.
-
-
- USING EDM
-
- The dialog boxes used in the program are not GEM. The program uses a
- new interface known as EDM, which can emulate GEM, but offers many
- additional features.
-
- There are three types of buttons:
-
- "Action buttons" close the dialog box and either perform an action or
- take you to another dialog box. Their look differs depending on what
- mode you're using (see below).
-
- "Flag buttons" are shadowed rectangles. When darkened, they are "on."
- When blank, they are "off."
-
- "Option buttons" are shadowed recatangles with curved corners. Only
- one option can be selected from each group.
-
- Any of these can be select by left-clicking on them with the mouse.
- The keyboard can also be used.
-
- In action and flag buttons, there will usually be a highlighted
- letter. When running the program in a color graphics mode, they will
- appear in a different color; in monochrome, they will be underlined.
- You can select the buttons by pressing [ALTERNATE] plus the
- highlighted letter. (The "?" button can also be selected by pressing
- [HELP].)
-
- You will notice that one of the action buttons has a thicker border.
- This is the "active" button. You can cycle through the buttons by
- using the [TAB] key. To cycle backwards, use [SHIFT]-[TAB]. The
- active button can always be selected by pressing [RETURN].
-
- Text fields will appear as a row of underline characters. Just type
- in what you want; only the allowable characters will appear. You can
- use the left and right arrow keys, the [BACKSPACE] key, and the
- [DELETE] key as normal. Also, the [ESC] key will clear the field. To
- change to another field, use the up and down arrow keys (not [TAB]).
-
- In the upper-left corner of most dialog boxes will be a disk icon.
- Click on this to bring up the EDM Set-Up Menu. From this menu you can
- choose from three distinct looks, and three different ways to press
- buttons.
-
- The three looks are as follows:
-
- "GEM clone" does what it says. EDM attempts to make the dialog boxes
- look like a normal GEM dialog.
-
- "Decorative" is the default look. It uses shaded buttons and a
- highlighted title bar.
-
- "3-D Gray" is only available when running in a color resolution.
- Everything will be drawn in shades of gray, creating a 3-D effect.
-
- You can also choose three ways to press action buttons:
-
- "Push buttons" will have it appear as though the button is being
- pressed in. This does not work in GEM clone mode.
-
- "Highlight buttons" will simply change the color of the button.
-
- "Flash buttons" is similar to highlight, except that the button
- flashes a few times after you first select it. Note that this works
- on all buttons, not just action buttons.
-
- Experiment with the different looks and feels and select the one you
- like the best. Note that the change will not take place until you
- exit this menu.
-
- Also in the EDM Set-Up Menu, "Save defaults" will save the selected
- look and button press to a small file called "EDMSHELL.EDM".
-
-
- Program and instructions copyright (c) 1991 David Holmes
- GEnie: D.HOLMES14
-