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The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 (SPHM10)
Copyright 1991, 1992 Craig S. Miller
Web-Man Applications
P.O. Box 60562
Sacramento, CA 95860-0562
Phone (916) 486-0756 - Voice only
Designed by: Craig S. Miller
Text of SALT Manual Copyright 1991 Exis Inc.
Used by permission.
Description
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The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 SPHM10, is a
context-sensitive help system, pop-up manual, and tutorial for the
Script Application Language for Telix (SALT). It is designed to be
used as either a learning tool for SALT programming and/or to assist
in the programming of Telix SALT scripts.
SPHM10 presents the Telix v3.15 SALT Programming Manual in HyperText
format. HyperText is text with embedded cross references, called
HyperText links. These links allow the programmer to jump to related
reference material. Thus, the SALT Programming Manual is presented
'multi-dimensionally.'
Features of SPHM10 include context-sensitive searching, stand alone or
TSR (Terminate & Stay Resident) operation, automatic screen mode
sensing, copy and paste, mouse support, place marking, backtracking,
topic searching, printing, and exporting.
In stand-alone mode, SPHM10 can be operated as an intuitive,
interactive tutorial system for the beginner. The user (or reader) may
explore the SALT Programming Manual in any direction he or she
desires.
When used in TSR mode, SPHM10 can be accessed from within any text
editor (such as QEDIT, TED, etc.) while programming a SALT script. The
context-sensitive nature of SPHM10 can bring the needed information
directly onto the screen without searching.
The user can look up information about commands, related commands,
SALT program structure, etc., and return directly to the script being
edited.
The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 (SPHM10) Page 2 of 7
Registration & Distribution
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SPHM10 is distributed by Web-Man Applications as FREEWARE. It may be
distributed freely; no compensation of any kind is required or will be
accepted by Web-Man Applications. However, registration of Telix is
encouraged by Web-Man Applications.
Disclaimer
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SPHM10, the SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 is distributed as
is. There are no warranties, expressed or implied. In no event shall
Web-Man Applications or Exis, Inc. be held responsible for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or loss of
profits to users of this program regardless of the legal theory, even
if advised of the possibility of such damage. The use of this software
states that the user has and will accept and acknowledge these terms.
File Included
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SPHM10.EXE - The SALT Programming HyperText Manual, executable
README - This file
System Requirements
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- IBM PC or compatible
- DOS 2.1 or greater
- Monochrome or color monitor
Memory Requirements
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SPHM10 uses 45-58K of conventional memory. If installed in expanded
memory, it requires as little as 1K (See the Command-Line Options in
SPHM10 for further details).
Display Modes
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SPHM10 will operate in monochrome or color, and supports most display
sizes (80x25, 80x50, 40x25, etc.). Display size will be automatically
detected, and can be resized if desired. Monochrome monitors are
automatically detected.
The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 (SPHM10) Page 3 of 7
Browser Features
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ALL MODES
SPHM10 has many different types of 'links' to other cards. Some are
evident by their color (such as menu selections), others are
invisible. Position the cursor on any word and press enter; if there
are cards associated with that word, they will be displayed.
CONTEXT-SENSITIVE BROWSING (TSR MODE)
SPHM10 will read the screen at the current cursor location and
determine which card to bring up. For example, while looking through
a sample SALT script, suppose an unfamiliar command is encountered, or
related information is desired. With the SALT Programming HyperText
Manual in TSR mode, simply move the cursor to the command in question
and press "CTRL - ." (press the CONTROL or CTRL key, then the period).
A short list of possible 'topic links' will appear; the user selects
the one desired. SPHM10 will pop up and display 'card' associated with
that topic, showing the exact text from the SALT Manual. Alternately,
if a topic has been selected for which there is only one associated
card, that card will be immediately displayed.
STAND-ALONE MODE
SPHM10 can be called up and the manual 'paged' through in any manner
desired to familiarize the reader with the concepts of SALT
programming. Place marking and backtracking features allow the reader
to come back to information already presented.
The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 (SPHM10) Page 4 of 7
Command Line Options
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SPHM10 should reside in the same directory where the Telix SALT
scripts are edited and compiled.
To use SPHM10, enter one of the following lines from DOS:
sphm10 -tsr - Run SPHM10 Terminate & Stay Resident (TSR) mode
sphm10 -u - Unload SPHM10 TSR from memory
sphm10 - Run SPHM10 stand-alone mode
sphm10 -h - Displays help screen with list of command line
options available in the current browsing mode.
This option varies depending on whether the
browser is in memory.
Note: Commands (such as -tsr, -u, -h) are CASE SENSITIVE. Be sure to
enter commands in lower-case.
The user must enter the full DOS path name if SPHM10 is not located in
the same directory where the SALT scripts are being edited and
compiled.
Example: c:\telix\sphm\sphm10 -tsr
For more command line options, see the SPHM10 Command-Line Options
in SPHM10.
Example Batch File
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To use SPHM10 while editing a SALT script, the programmer may first
use the TSR mode command (see above) or use a batch file such as;
EDIT.BAT
sphm10 -tsr <-- Use SPHM in the TSR mode
q myscript.slt <-- Edit the script (using QEDIT in this example)
sphm10 -u <-- Remove SPHM from memory (when editing has
been completed)
The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 (SPHM10) Page 5 of 7
Basic SPHM10 Navigation
-----------------------
The HELP section within SPHM10 will provide the user with an extensive
overview of the concepts of HyperText. Use the "ALT - H" command from
within SPHM10.
Known Problems
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MOUSE DRIVERS
If you have a Logitech mouse with an old driver (pre-V5.0), the mouse
action will not work properly in SPHM10. Update to V5.0 or higher of
the driver to correct the problem.
Also, SPHM10 will lock up if you are using a TrueMouse driver,
(purportedly supplied by NorthGate.) Even though this driver is
supposed to be 100% Microsoft compatible, it apparently isn't! The
same symptoms occur with some Mouse System mouse drivers.
Try to use the latest mouse driver you can, and if at all possible,
use a true Microsoft mouse driver.
IMMEDIATE LOCKUP
If SPHM10 locks up on you, here are two possible reasons:
1) Your computer is non-standard in some way in the upper memory area
(between 640K-1MB), and causes SPHM10's automatic scan of this
area to lock up.
Solution: Try using the -xh option, which will prevent SPHM10
from scanning the upper memory area. If you use this option,
then you may NOT load SPHM10 into the upper memory area using
the DOS loadhigh command.
2) Your mouse driver is old, or is not a true Microsoft compatible
driver.
Solution: Try using the -mo- option which turns of the use of
the mouse in SPHM10. (Notice the dash before AND after "mo".)
If this clears up the problem, then either use this option
all the time, or try to update to the latest mouse driver
you can.
The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 (SPHM10) Page 6 of 7
About Telix
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Telix v3.15 is a full-featured communications program for PCs running
the PC/MS-DOS operating system, that is able to meet the needs of
almost any user.
Telix's extensive Script Application Language for Telix (SALT) is used
to automatically perform needed tasks or functions. The tasks can
range from the very simple to the very complicated. For example, a
SALT script can be linked to a dialing directory entry, so that when a
connection to that service has been established, it automatically
sends the user's i.d. and password to the remote service. A much more
complicated SALT script is used as the basis for the Host Mode
included with Telix.
Telix
is Copyright (c) 1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991 by Exis Inc.
SALT Programming Manual
is Copyright (C) 1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991 by Exis Inc.
EXIS Inc., Post Office Box 130, West Hill, ON, Canada M1E 4R4
Phone (416)-289-4641 voice, (416)-289-4645 FAX, (416)-439-9399 BBS
About HyperHelper
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SPHM10, the SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 was developed using
HyperHelper v3.03 by Azarona Software. The Trial Kit (Shareware
version) of HyperHelper is available free on CompuServe in the IBMAPP
Forum, Word-Processing library as HHV30.EXE.
Call or write to;
Azarona Software, P.O. Box 13433, Denver, CO, 80301
Phone (303) 697-1088, CompuServe address 73057, 3172
The SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0 (SPHM10) Page 7 of 7
Feedback
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No compensation will be accepted by Web-Man Applications for SPHM10,
the SALT Programming HyperText Manual v1.0; however, feedback would be
appreciated.
Please mail comments, suggestion, etc, to:
Web-Man Applications
c/o Craig S. Miller
P.O. Box 60562
Sacramento, CA 95860-0562
Phone (916) 486-0756 - Voice only
I can be reached also through the FidoNet Telix Support echo.