This is the beginning of DOC.A.These boxes contain important infor-mation for first-time users of FrEd.Use the down-arrow key (Control-Z ifyou have an Apple ][) to move to thenext box.If you want to PRINT this documentAND YOU ARE READING THIS ON A 40-COLUMN SCREEN YOU MUST FIRST CHANGETHE TEXT-WIDTH TO 65 COLUMNS. Typethe <W>idth command. Type '65'and press RETURN at the promptat the bottom of the screen.Make sure your printer is on. Thentype the <P>rint command. You willsee a print menu. Tap the ARROW key until youhighlight TOP LINE; press RETURN.All on one line, type'***** FrEdWriter DocumentationPage DOC.A-# *****'then press RETURN. Press RETURNagain to begin printing.When you are done printing DOC.A,Clear the memory with the <N>ewcommand (Control-N).Repeat for DOC.B, DOC.C, and DOC.D.
FrEdWriter Documentation
by
June Wedesweiler Dodge
November 30, 1985
Presented by
Region 15 Teacher Education & Computer Center
San Diego County Office of Education
Jack Hill, Director
Al Rogers, Computer Specialist
FreeWriter (c) Paul Lutus, 1984
FrEdWriter (c) CUE Softswap Project, 1986
ProDOS (c) Apple, 1983
FrEdWriter written by Al Rogers
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FrEdWriter Documentation Table of Contents
DOC.A
4......Quickstart - Startup
5......Quickstart - Command chart APPLE //e and ][+ conversions
6......Overview
6......Hardware Requirements
6-7....About this Program and Documentation
7......What this Documentation will help you with
7......Lessons with FrEd - prepared lessons, sharing, training
8......Introduction to Word Processing
9......Getting Started
9......Loading FrEdWriter
9......The Main Program Menu
10.....Selecting Options
10.....Read this First
10.....Start FrEdWriter
10.......40 or 80 Column Display
11.....Set Date and Time
11.....Format a New Disk
12.....Copy a Disk
13-14..View, Delete, or Copy Document (Rename, UN/Lock)
14.....Credits
DOC.B
1......File Management Overview
2......Loading a File
2......Clearing the Memory
2......Cataloging a disk
2......Changing disk drives
3......Saving a File
3........Rules for File Names
4......Merging 2 files
4......Loading a portion of a file
5......Copying a file or part of a file in memory
6......Extra information on copying
6......Viewing a file, without loading it into memory
7-8....Summary of File Management Procedures for FrEd
DOC.C
1......Editing
1......Tutor <T>
2......Cursor Movement
2......Inserting text
3......Deleting text (characters & lines)
3......Define Paragraphs
4......Join Paragraphs
4......Split Paragraphs
4......Indent Paragraphs
4......Changing Upper/Lower Case <C>
4......Centering a line <X>
5......Moving text around (Block Move)
6......Find <F>
7-8....Find and Replace <F>
9......Delimiters and Special Search Symbols
10.....Quitting FrEdWriter/Return to menu
11-12..Editing Summary
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DOC.D
1......Printing and Formatting Documents Overview
2......Print Menu
2......Changing <P>rint values
3......Line Spacing
3......Left Margins
3......Page Length
3......Top and Bottom Margins
3......Form Feed
3......Line Feed
3......First page number
3......Printing only some of the pages
3......Printing Prompts
3......Print Destination
4......Top Line
4.......Other Print Options (changed in edit mode)
4......Changing Line Length
5......Underline, Boldface, Italics, interacting with printer
5......Tabbing
5......Forcing a "Hard Page Break"
6......Prompted Writing
6......Constructing a Prompt Box
7......Notes on Prompt Box
8......Printing & Formatting Summary
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QUICKSTART READY REFERENCE GUIDE TO FrEdWriter - STARTING
CREDITS
FreeWriter (c) Paul Lutus, 1984. FrEdWriter (new, improved FreeWriter for Education) by Al Rogers; (c) CUE Softswap Project, 1986. ProDOS (c) Apple 1983.
BASICS
FrEdWriter is easy to learn. You must know 4 things to use FrEd:
1. KEYS on the keyboard make LETTERS on the screen
2. DELETE key ERASES mistakes
3. ARROW keys MOVE the cursor around the text
4. The <T>utor command displays the TUTOR, which tells you more
about FrEd
TYPING FrEd COMMANDS:
FrEdWriter commands look like this: <P>rint, <S>ave, <L>oad.
They are executed this way:
1. PRESS the CONTROL (or CTRL) KEY at the left side of your
keyboard; keep it down.
2. STRIKE the letter inside the < >; release both keys.
LOADING DOCUMENTATION
The FrEdWriter disk contains complete documentation, by June Wedesweiler Dodge of San Diego CUE, in four text files called: DOC.A, DOC.B, DOC.C and DOC.D. Use FrEdWriter to load, read, and print them.
1. Clear memory with the <N>ew command (Control-N). At the
prompt at the bottom of the screen, type 'Y'; press RETURN.
2. If you are using a 40-column screen (large type), type
the <W>idth command. At the prompt at the bottom of the
screen, type '65' and press RETURN. (The right side of the
text will be invisible at first. Use the Right-Arrow to see
it all.)
3. Type the <L>oad command (Control-L). At the prompt at
the bottom of the screen, type 'DOC.A' and press RETURN.
PRINTING DOCUMENTATION
1. Load DOC.A as described in LOADING DOCUMENTATION above.
2. Type the <P>rint command (Control-P); press RETURN
3. Tap the ARROW key until you highlight TOP LINE; press
RETURN.
4. Type '***** FrEdWriter Documentation DOC.A-# *****' and press
RETURN
5. Turn printer on, then press RETURN.
6. Repeat for DOC.B, DOC.C, DOC.D
CONTENTS:
DOC.A=Intro, Main Menu
DOC.B=File Management
DOC.C=Editing
DOC.D=Formatting, Printing, Prompts
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QUICKSTART READY REFERENCE GUIDE TO FrEdWriter - COMMANDS
Here is a complete list of FrEdWriter Commands. This same list is also in the <T>utor inside FrEdWriter. Details about each command are found in the reference to the right.
Apple ][, ][ Plus, //e and //c REFERENCE IN DOCUMENTATION
Open-Apple-R and Y (removes prompts) Shift-Control-R and Y
Open-Apple (pauses scroll through Shift
prompt box)
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OVERVIEW
BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THIS PROGRAM
You should already know how to:
o turn the computer on and off;
o handle disks correctly; and
o load a program.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
In order to use this program, you will need to have:
1. An Apple //e or //c Computer
OR
An Apple ][ or ][ Plus computer 64K of memory and a
lower-case character chip
2. One disk drive
3. A monitor.
Additional hardware that can be used with FrEdWriter:
1. 80-column card (Apple //e only)
2. Printer which MUST be installed in slot 1
3. Second disk drive
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM AND MANUAL
This manual, written by June Wedesweiler Dodge, will show you how to use FrEdWriter, a public domain word processing program.
FrEdWriter is the enhanced FreeWriter for Education, designed and programmed by Al Rogers of the San Diego Teacher Education Computer Center. It is based on FreeWriter, by Paul Lutus.
Public domain = refers to a program you can freely give to
whomever you wish. You may not sell it.
Word processing = refers to the program that at its simplest
level turns the computer into a very special typewriter.
File = refers to your text written with FrEd.
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This manual will show you how to use this program. By following the manual you will be able use FrEdWriter to:
o enter, edit;
o store, retrieve; and
o print files.
LESSONS WITH FrEd
(1)
During the summer and fall of 1985 a select group of teachers from San Diego participated in a summer writing project jointly funded by the San Diego Teacher Education Computer Center and the Curriculum Implementation Center. The project was coordinated by June Dodge.
The teachers in this project wrote and tested lessons that incorporated:
1. Word Processing (FrEdWriter)
2. The National Writing Project
3. The teaching of literature
4. The California Model Curriculum Standards.
These lessons, and others as they are contributed, will be available in March, 1986 through the CUE, Inc. Softswap network. For information: Send $1.00 for postage and handling to CUE Softswap Project, SMERC Library and Microcomputer Center, San Mateo County Office of Education, 333 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063.
(2)
Users of FrEdWriter who write lessons or prompted files that they would like to contribute to the CUE Softswap Project should send their disk files and release form to: Bruce Fleury, Softswap Chair, 3225 Petunia, San Diego, CA 92117.
(3)
If you are interested in having the coordinator of the TECC-CIC Summer FrEdWriting project come to your site to conduct a "Trainer of Trainers" workshop, please send request and stamped envelope to: San Diego TECC, 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111, Attn: FrEd Trainer of Trainers. We will send you workshop outline and pricing information.
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INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING
Basically, word processing uses the computer as a typewriter. However, the computer has several advantages over the typewriter.
There is seldom a need to retype a document when you use a word processor. With the electronic screen, spelling errors are easily deleted, and correct ones entered. Phrases and paragraphs can easily be moved to different locations within the document, thereby encouraging revision for improved fluency.
Formatting is easier with a word processor. Centering and spacing is done on the screen, and changed easily until it looks right. You can manipulate the text on the screen, without retyping.
However, you must learn a new set of skills to use word processing, which can take some time. But after you master the mechanical skills of using the word processor, you will be more productive and creative in your writing.
SUMMARY
WHAT IS WORD PROCESSING?
o At its simplest level, word processing is using
the computer as a typewriter.
HOW DOES WORD PROCESSING COMPARE WITH TYPING?
o Easier to edit, revise
o Easier to reformat
o Capable of storing files
WHY IS WORD PROCESSING DESIRABLE TO THE WRITER?
o Because editing and revising is easy, you can
create and compose freely; you can revise and enhance
your writing without needing to reenter text.
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GETTING STARTED
STARTING (LOADING) FrEdWRITER
1. Put the FrEdWriter disk into drive one.
2. Close the drive door.
3. Turn the power on the monitor and the computer (either one
first).
4. Wait while the disk whirs.
5. When the red light goes off, you will see the MAIN PROGRAM
MENU:
********************************************
* FrEdWriter *
* *
* V.4 December 6, 1985 *
* *
* MAIN PROGRAM MENU *
********************************************
DATE: <NO DATE>
TIME: <NO TIME>
1. Read this First
2. Start FrEdWriter
3. Set Date & Time
4. Format a new disk
5. Copy a disk
6. View, Delete, or Copy Document
7. Credits
TYPE YOUR CHOICE:
THE MAIN PROGRAM MENU
The main program menu gives you 7 options. This section will explain what they are and the steps to follow in selecting each option.
NOTE: While you are using the options presented from the main
menu, the ESC key is used as the "all-purpose escape, quit
what I'm doing and get me back to the main-menu key."
SELECTING AN OPTION
In order to make a selection you simply have to press the number (1 - 7) and then press RETURN.
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1. READ THIS FIRST
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This section tells you the things you will need to know to get started using FrEdWriter. It explains how to load the documentation for FrEdWriter, and about the online <T>utor.
At any time, press RETURN to continue; press ESC to return to the main menu.
2. START FREDWRITER
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This selection will get you into FrEdWriter, the word processor.
SELECT DISPLAY MODE
If you have an Apple //c or a //e with an 80-column card, you must choose whether you want FrEd in 40-columns or 80-columns. A 40-column display uses larger letters and is appropriate for younger children or demonstrations. Older children and adults will use smaller letters which let you see a full 80 letters on the screen. The display mode selection page looks like this:
/ Press 4 for 40-Column
FrEdWriter <
\ Press 8 for 80-Column
When FrEd loads, you will see the program Credit/Copyright screens. Press RETURN three times to pass these screens. Do NOT press Control-Reset to skip them.
While you are in FrEdWriter you can read a summary of editing commands by typing the <T>utor command.
NOTE: Any character in brackets (like <T>utor) is a 'control
key sequence.' Type them this way:
1. Press the CONTROL-key (or CTRL key); keep it down.
2. Tap the letter within the brackets.
3. Release both keys.
All of the editing commands are described in the section on Editing (DOC.C)
At anytime you are in the word processor, press the <Q>uit command to return to the main menu. Be sure you have <S>aved your document before using <Q>uit, since the computer's memory will be erased when you leave FrEd.
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3. SET DATE AND TIME
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This selection allows you to set the date and the time. This a useful feature which can help you decide which version of a file is your newest.
DATE
You will be asked to enter the first three letters of the month, the date, and the last two numerals of the year.
TIME
You will be asked to enter the hour, the minutes and whether it is AM or PM.
At anytime, press the ESC key to return to the main menu.
4. FORMAT A NEW DISK
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This will allow you to format (that is, prepare) a blank data disk for use with FrEd. When you format a new disk, you:
1. erase the disk
2. prepare it to receive information.
NOTE: Be careful with this option. THE DISK IN THE TARGET DRIVE
WILL BE **** COMPLETELY **** ERASED
In order to format a disk, you will need a disk that is either new, or one that has information on it that you no longer care about having.
STEPS TO FORMAT A FREDWRITER DISK
1. Select #4 (Format a New Disk) from the main program menu.
2. Press RETURN.
3. Respond to the prompts:
6 (Traditionally, the drives are in slot 6)
2 or 1 (If you have two drives, place the blank
disk in drive two and press 2. If you
have one disk drive, place the blank disk
in drive one, and press 1. CAUTION:
THIS TARGET DISK WILL BE COMPLETELY ERASED.)
WORK (You MUST name your disk. We suggest you
give ALL of your data disks the same name,
such as DATA or WORK.)
Press RETURN (The disk drive will whir while the disk is
being formatted.)
4. You will be asked if you would like to make another formatted
disk. If you do:
o Remove the formatted disk, insert the new disk to be
formatted.
o Respond Y.
5. If you do not want to format another disk, PUT FrEd BACK IN
DRIVE 1 and press N.
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5. COPY A DISK
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The COPY program on this disk will let you copy an entire program or data disk. It will work ONLY with 2 disk drives. If you have only 1 disk drive, you must use another copy program such as the filer program on the ProDOS Users Disk from Apple Computer.
Source = The original disk, the one you want to copy
Target = The disk you are going to put the copy on, the
formatted disk. This disk will be completely
overwritten with the contents of the source disk
NOTE: In order to use this copy program, you must:
1. have TWO disk drives
2. Target disk must be a ProDOS formatted disk. If your
disk is not ProDOS formatted, use Selection 4 from the
FrEd main menu to format your target disk.
STEPS TO COPY A DISK
1. Select #5 (Copy a disk) from the main program menu.
2. Press RETURN two times.
3. Insert the disk to be copied into drive one, insert the
formatted disk into drive two.
4. Respond to the prompts.
6 (slot)
1 (drive of the original, or source disk)
6 (slot)
2 (drive of formatted disk that will
receive the copy, or target disk)
Y (The original disk will completely over-
write the target disk)
5. The drives will whir while the copying takes place.
6. You will be asked if you want make another copy. If you do,
place the new disks in the drives and press Y.
7. If you are done making copies, PUT FrEd BACK IN DRIVE 1
and press N. You will return to the main menu.
NOTE: IF YOU FAIL TO HAVE FRED IN DRIVE 1 AT THIS POINT, THE COPY PROGRAM WILL TERMINATE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THINGS GOING AGAIN IS TO REBOOT THE FREDWRITER DISK. NOTHING HAS BEEN HARMED.... THIS IS JUST AN INCONVENIENCE COMMON TO PUBLIC DOMAIN PROGRAMS.
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6. VIEW, DELETE, OR COPY DOCUMENT
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When you make this selection you will be able to:
o VIEW a file
o LOCK a file
o UNLOCK a file
o DELETE a file
o RENAME a file
o COPY a single file from drive 1 to drive 2
Steps
1. Select #6 from the main menu.
2. Wait while the next program is loaded.
3. Type the number of the drive you will examine.
4. You will see a listing, or catalog of the first 9 text files
on the disk.
If there are more than 9 text files, you may use the
arrow keys to "turn" to the next page of files. When
you see the name of the file you wish to select, press
the number in front of the file name.
5. Your choices are now displayed at the bottom of the screen.
(See below). Press the arrow keys to highlight the function
you wish to perform on the file.
PREFIX:/WORK/
BLOCKS FREE: 241 BLOCKS USED: 39
=======================================
# PROGRAM SIZE MODIFIED
- --------------- ----- ---------------
1 FRED 12345 29-NOV-85 15:35
2 *SAN.DIEGO 12345 20-NOV-85 10:00
3 ONE 00400 29-NOV-85 15:35
4 PERSON.PROMPT 00400 <NO.DATE>
5 SAMPLE.TO.AL 00999 28-NOV-85 16:00
6 =RETURN TO MAIN MENU
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VIEW LOCK UNLOCK DELETE RENAME COPY
SELECT:<---> BACK: ESC
NOTE: To change drives press ESC.
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VIEW
See the contents of the file. This can be useful when you are looking for a particular file. Press any key to stop/start the display. ESC and then RETURN will exit to the menu above.
LOCK
A locked file is protect from accidental changes, or deletion from the disk. A locked file has an asterisk before its name in the catalog (SAN.DIEGO in the EXAMPLE SCREEN above is locked). Once selected, you cannot escape from this operation.
UNLOCK
Unlocks a locked file so you can change it or delete it from the disk. Once selected, there is no escape.
DELETE
This option will permanently erase a file from the disk. Once selected, there is no escape.
RENAME
This option will allow you to give a new name to a file. The file name must begin with a letter, and must have 15 or fewer characters, and may NOT include any spaces. (Use periods as space holders, as in DOC.A) Once selected you will see prompt "New name: ". Respond with the new name. (press RETURN to escape at this point.)
COPY
Copy lets you copy a single file from one disk to another. Two drives are required for this option. Once selected, there is no escape. You may need to reboot the program disk if an incorrect choice is made.
7. CREDITS
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This section will give you the background of the FrEdWriter project. The names of the direct contributors to the project are listed.
