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CalcKey (V1.0)
Copyright (C) 1989
SHAREWARE SOFTWARE FROM
CMF SOFTWARE
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
CalcKey is a basic four function calculator intended to save you
from having to hunt down your pocket calculator every time you want
to do a simple calculation to enter a number into your spreadsheet,
database, wordprocessor, editor or whatever. The great advantages of
CalcKey over other Amiga calculator programs are:
1. It is a memory resident pop-up program. This means that
you can load the program into memory from your start up sequence and
then forget it is there until you need it. CalcKey will hide itself
away until you enter a special keystroke to wake it up. Pressing
this key will 'pop-up' the calculator window which you can then use
as you would a normal calculator.
2. CalcKey can automagically type the answer to any
calculation into the program you were using when it was popped up.
This means that you don't have to remember the number and type it in
again, avoiding errors.
3. CalcKey supports hexadecimal and octal arithmetic and
conversion between decimal, octal and hexadecimal.
4. CalcKey only uses up about 24K of your precious memory.
USAGE:
CalcKey can be run from:
- The WorkBench
Just double click its icon.
- The CLI
Simply enter the command "CalcKey".
(Note: The CalcKey program should be placed in the C:
directory of your system disk.
There is no need to enter "Run CalcKey" as entering
the command "CalcKey" loads the memory resident
calculator and then returns you to the CLI prompt "1>".)
- Your "startup-sequence" file
Insert a line containing the command "CalcKey"
To use CalcKey press [ALT][=] (i.e. Press and hold down either
ALT key, then press the '=' key, and then release both keys) to pop
up the calculator window. You can then use it as you would a normal
calculator. You can use either the keyboard keys or the mouse (point
to the buttons on screen and click the left mouse button) to select
numbers and operations.
To make CalcKey type the number currently displayed into your
application, either press the RETURN key or click on the ===>>
gadget. CalcKey will then disappear and you will see the number
appear in the application you were using, just as if you had typed it
yourself.
CalcKey has a single number memory. To store the currently
displayed value in its memory press 'm' (or click on the [M] button).
To recall a stored value press 'r' (or click on [MR]). To add or
subtract the currently displayed value to the value in memory click
the [M+] or [M-] button.
CalcKey will let you work in either base 8 (octal), base 10
(decimal) or base 16 (hexadecimal). You can use the mode gadget to
select which base you wish to use. The mode gadget toggles between
OCT, DEC and HEX. Alternatively you can select hexadecimal mode by
pressing the 'h' key, octal mode by pressing 'o' or decimal mode by
pressing 's'. When changing to a new base the previously displayed
number will be converted to that base. In HEX mode use the buttons
labelled 0-9, A-F to enter digits or the equivalent keyboard keys.
In octal mode you are limited to the digits 0-7. Decimal points can
only be entered when in decimal mode.
When entering numbers pressing the backspace key on the keyboard
will delete the last entered digit. Pressing the 'c' key when in
hexadecimal or octal mode will clear the display.
Pressing the HELP key or selecting the HELP menu option will
provide a brief summary of some of the key commands.
If you have performed your calculation but don't want CalcKey to
send the answer to your application, just press [ESC] or 'q' to make
CalcKey disappear until you need it again.
If you no longer wish to use CalcKey or you need to free up some
more memory, you can remove CalcKey from memory by pressing 'u' (for
Unload).
CalcKey has a single menu with four options. The options are:
- About Info about CalcKey
- Help Help on using CalcKey
- Hide Hide CalcKey (same as pressing [ESC] or 'q')
- Unload Unload CalcKey from memory (same as pressing
'u')
DISCLAIMER:
This program is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. The author
accepts no responsibility for the usefulness or accuracy of this
program.
SHAREWARE:
As noted above, CalcKey is a shareware program. Shareware is a
way software authors can distribute their work allowing potential
users to try out the software before deciding to purchase it.
If you become a regular user of CalcKey, please become a
registered owner and contribute to the continued development and
improvement of this and other programs.
As shareware, this program is NOT in the public domain. It may be
distributed free of charge to anyone by anyone as long as it is
accompanied by this document. CalcKey may not be distributed for a
fee without the permission of the author.
REGISTRATION:
If you find this program useful and continue to use it, please
become a registered user by sending $25.00 to:
Craig Fisher
CMF SOFTWARE
50 Casey Crescent
Calwell, ACT 2905
AUSTRALIA
When writing, please tell me what version of CalcKey you have,
where you got it from and your address. Send me any comments (pro or
con) you have so that future improvements can be made. I am also
interested in hearing about any ideas you have for software you would
like to see written.
As a registered owner, you will receive a disk containing the
latest version of the program. You will also be on a mailing list to
receive information about bug-fixes, updates/enhancements and other
programs which I have published.
OTHER PRODUCTS:
Other programs written by the same author have also been
published:
The following are available from
FBN Software
P.O. Box 19
Woden, ACT 2606
Phone: (062) 852218
Amiga SmartKey - a keyboard macro program
Amiga PostCode - a pop-up index to Australian postcodes