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APPENDIX
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AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE
1 A file named AUTOEXEC.BAT may be used to execute the same sequence of
commands each time your system is started.
2 This file must be located in the Root Directory.
3 This file may be created, viewed or modified by selecting BATCH FILE
MAINTENANCE.
4 Refer to your DOS manual for more information about AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
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CONFIG.SYS FILE
1 A file named CONFIG.SYS may be used to alter the default configuration of
your system. DOS will seek this file and execute any existing commands
each time your system is started.
2 This file must be located in the Root Directory.
3 This file may be created, viewed, or modified by selecting BATCH FILE
MAINTENANCE.
4 Refer to your DOS manual for more information about configuration
commands.
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README.DOC FILE
1 README files are text files unless noted otherwise. The existence of a
README file may be verified by use of the DOS DIRECTORY command.
DIR A:/P <ENTER>
2 README text files including README.DOC may be viewed by any of the
following methods:
(A) Load into any word processor.
(B) Use the DOS TYPE command to display file.
TYPE A:README.DOC|MORE <ENTER>
(C) Use the DOS PRINT command to print file. Set up printer before using
command.
PRINT A:README.DOC <ENTER>
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ERROR MESSAGES
1 MISSING RECORD ERROR
Always LOG OFF menu activities and DOS BOSS as specified by the
ACTIVITY LOG MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
2 INCOMPLETE ACTIVITY DEFINITION ERROR.
Return to the ACTIVITY DEFINITION screen and enter missing DRIVE,
PATH, COMMAND, or PROGRAM.
3 MATCHING COLORS ERROR
Select foreground and background colors that do not match.
4 BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME
(A) If attempting to execute a menu activity, check the ACTIVITY
DEFINITION or batch file program name.
(B) If using a DOS COMMAND SHELL, make sure that all DOS operating files
have been installed and are located by the PATH command in the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
5 FILENAME.EXT ERROR
Invalid characters or an incorrect number of characters are contained
in the file name.
6 MISSING FILENAME.EXT ERROR
Entered file name does not exist. Check the entered drive, path and
spelling of the file name.
7 SELECT OR TURN PRINTER ONLINE
Printer is not ready to receive data. Printer should be turned on and
selected or on line.
8 DRIVE: NOT READY ERROR
Drive does not contain a formatted diskette or the drive door is open.
9 DRIVE:PATH ERROR
Entered data includes an incorrect drive, path, or both.
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ERROR MESSAGES (Continued)
10 DRIVE:PATH\FILENAME.EXT ERROR
Entered data includes an incorrect drive, path, file name, or any
combination.
11 PATH ERROR
The entered path does not exist or the last directory in this path
contains files including hidden which must be deleted before this
directory may be removed.
12 HARDWARE ERROR
A hardware error exists that DOS is not able to identify.
13 DUPLICATE DIRECTORY ERROR
Directories may have the same name but must be located by different
paths.
14 DRIVE ERROR
Drive does not exist or is invalid for the selected DOS command.
Drive letter must be followed by the colon (:) character.
15 ATTRIBUTE ERROR
Entered attribute does not exist or may not be changed.
16 DRIVE:FILENAME.EXT ERROR
Entered data includes an incorrect drive, file name, or both.
17 PATH\FILENAME.EXT ERROR
Entered data includes an incorrect path, file name, or both.
18 EXISTING FILENAME(S).EXT(S) ERROR
A file name may not be duplicated in a given directory. The same file
name may exist in more than one directory. All files including hidden
must be deleted before a directory may be removed.
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ERROR MESSAGES (Continued)
19 INCOMPLETE DATA ERROR
All ACTIVITY DEFINITION data entry fields must be completed before
generating a batch file.
20 REPORT SELECTION ERROR
All report options must be selected with the Y character or deselected
with the N character. At least one report must be selected.
21 PATH ERROR OR DIRECTORY NOT EMPTY ERROR
Path does not exist or all files including hidden must be deleted
before a directory may be removed.
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MIXED LANGUAGE APPLICATIONS
1 To execute programs written in BASIC or BASICA from a DOS BOSS menu, the
following COMMAND OR PROGRAM should be entered using the ACTIVITY
DEFINITION screen. The .BAS file name extension is optional.
BASIC FILENAME.BAS or BASICA FILENAME.BAS
2 To return to DOS BOSS, the above programs should end by exiting to DOS
using the SYSTEM command.
3 To return to DOS BOSS from the BASIC or BASICA programming environment,
enter SYSTEM.
SYSTEM <ENTER>
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MULTIPLE DOS BOSS INSTALLATIONS
1 Each DOS BOSS must be installed in a separate directory. Make directories
named BOSS1, BOSS2, etc. for easy identification.
2 Enter ACTIVITY DEFINITIONS for switching from one DOS BOSS to another.
Any DOS BOSS may be executed like any other program.
(A) Using the ACTIVITY DEFINITION screen, enter the DRIVE and PATH of the
target DOS BOSS.
(B) Using the ACTIVITY DEFINITION screen, enter the following COMMAND OR
PROGRAM:
BOSS
3 Setup data is stored in the following DOS BOSS directory files which may
be copied to reduce installation time.
DB5-S001 Menu Data/Options/System Password
DB5-S002 Menu/Activity Passwords
DB5-S005 Billing Rate Table
4 Each installation may be used to manage up to 176 activities.
5 Multiple installations may only be performed on the same machine. All
other installations are violations of Copyright/License provisions.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
1 The DOS BOSS MAIN MENU does not appear after a system restart.
(A) Verify the installation of DOS BOSS by changing to the DOS BOSS
directory and entering the following command:
BOSS <ENTER>
(B) Verify that an AUTOEXEC.BAT file exists and is installed in the root
directory.
(C) View the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and check for commands illustrated in the
INSTALLATION section of this manual.
(D) Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT file for programs being executed before DOS
BOSS and not terminating. Any program that does not terminate will
prevent DOS BOSS from executing. Experimentation with the AUTOEXEC.
BAT file may be necessary to identify the exact problem area. BE
SURE TO COPY ALL AUTOEXEC.BAT COMMANDS BEFORE DELETING ANY.
(E) It is not necessary to do a system restart to execute the AUTOEXEC.
BAT file. Change to the root directory and enter the following:
AUTOEXEC <ENTER>
2 The MISSING RECORD ERROR message appears on ACTIVITY LOG detail reports.
Always LOG OFF menu activities and DOS BOSS as specified by the
ACTIVITY LOG MAINTENANCE section of this manual. All LOG ON and LOG
OFF dates for activities within a specified time period (report or
deletion) must fall within this time period.
3 Unable to enter ACTIVITY PASSWORDS.
A SYSTEM PASSWORD must first be entered.
4 All ACTIVITY PASSWORDS have been deleted.
If the SYSTEM PASSWORD is blank or begins with an asterisk (*),
ACTIVITY PASSWORDS will be disabled (not deleted).
5 Unable to remember SYSTEM PASSWORD.
DOS BOSS must be reinstalled. Copy all menu data before proceeding.
Repeat this process several times to improve memory.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued)
6 Unable to enter an ACTIVITY PASSWORD for CONFIGURATION or PASSWORD
MAINTENANCE by using the ACTIVITY DEFINITION screen.
Enter a SYSTEM PASSWORD by using the CONFIGURATION screen. This
SYSTEM PASSWORD will serve as the ACTIVITY PASSWORD.
7 The DOS BOSS MAIN MENU does not appear after EXIT TO DOS from a menu
activity.
(A) Check the program name of this activity for a .BAT file name
extension. Refer to the ACTIVITY DEFINITION section of this
manual for a solution.
(B) Some programs must be executed from a startup batch file and modify
this batch file during execution. Return this software to the
publisher.
8 The DOS BOSS MAIN MENU is redisplayed without executing a menu activity
after the key for this activity is depressed.
Check for an incorrect ACTIVITY DEFINITION or batch file for this
activity. An existing batch file will receive priority over the
ACTIVITY DEFINITION.
9 The TERMINATE BATCH JOB (Y/N)? message appears when attempting to execute
a menu activity.
The Control-Break Keys were depressed during the display of a DOS BOSS
screen. Depress the Y or N Key and then restart DOS BOSS by doing
a system restart or entering the following command.
BOSS <ENTER>
10 Keyboard does not respond (Locked-Up).
Perform a system restart. The most common cause of this problem is
static electricity.
11 Files similar to the following are being added to the root directory.
0F330053
10070010
1012264B
These are work files created by various DOS commands. Delete these
files by using the FILE MANAGER.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued)
12 Unable to load an existing batch file.
DRIVE and PATH must be included with the file name if different from
the DOS BOSS configuration.
13 Unable to print ACTIVITY LOG REPORTS upon depressing the Enter Key.
All printed report options identified by a small box must selected or
deselected by entering Y or N. At least one report must be selected.
14 Unable to print ACTIVITY IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY REPORT.
The ACTIVITY LOG IDENTIFICATION option must be selected.
15 Unable to execute a menu activity with a correct ACTIVITY DEFINITION.
Check for an existing batch file for this activity. If this batch
file exists, DOS BOSS will use the batch file data in place of the
ACTIVITY DEFINITION.
16 Unable to move cursor to field below current field.
Current field must contain data.
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OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE
1 If your hard disk contains numerous files and is approaching capacity, run
a "Disk Optimizer" after installing DOS BOSS. Disk Optimizer programs are
included in all good "DOS/PC Tools" packages and improve performance by
putting your data in sequence instead of being fragmented. The time
required to load DOS BOSS and your application programs amy be reduced by
up to 50 percent. Remember how fast your hard disk was when you first
installed it?
2 A "Disk Cache" may be used to store frequently accessed files in memory.
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