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This file is supplied to support the PSL, as requested, and Sysops.
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LIBRARIAN'S STANDARD FILE DESCRIPTION:
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PULL217.ZIP
A sleek SAA compliant professional-style pulldown menu shell for MS-
DOS systems featuring a full range of powerful options permitting
total system customization. Requires DOS 3.0+, 256K RAM, IBM PC, XT,
AT, PS/2, PS/1 or full compatible. 80286 or higher recommended.
DISTRIBUTION: PullDown v2.17 MUST be distributed in its original,
unmodified form on only public-access BBS systems, through non-profit
ShareWare libraries, or APPROVED vendor sites and catalogs. Any
distribution for remuneration beyond the cost of the diskette/mailing is
strictly forbidden without the written permission of MicroDynamics and the
author. (User group demo and distribution for member donation excepted.)
Consultants/Dealers can obtain an on-site registration system upon
acceptance of the "Dealer" agreement obtained from MicroDynamics.
CONSULTANT DEALERSHIPS: Dealers and Consultants are presently using an
onsite registration system and remitting a percentage of collected
registration fees while providing a very clean professional look to their
client's systems. If you would like to join that growing list, please
notify MicroDynamics in writing, or call one of the technical support
centers. A simple contract will be returned to you for approval. Voice
support is available to registered Dealers and Consultants.
VIRUS PROTECTION: The authorized shareware distribution copy of this
software is continued within a tamper-proof ZIP file called PULL217.ZIP.
If you did NOT see a banner notifying you that the ZIP file you received is
valid upon invoking PKUNZIP, then assume the worst and find another copy.
In fact, you are strongly advised to run a virus-checking program
immediately after UNZIPPING *ANY* file or files from ShareWare libraries or
Public Domain sources. However, please don't give in to the unfounded and
frequently hysterical "fear cum mania" associated with the entire issue of
computer viruses.... just be careful, and enjoy! Finally, if PullDown
refuses to start, displaying a message "CRC Check Failed!" then immediately
check the system for virus presence. PullDown contains a measure of anti-
virus self-checking, and should not start if the file is modified in any
way.
INTRODUCTION
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What are PullDown menus? In short, they are identical to the familiar
PCTools Deluxe interface, and very similar to the Windows pulldown menus
you are likely already familiar with.
The purpose of the menu shell is to make access to programs contained on
the PC to be effortless. Moreover, in the case of PullDown, the process
becomes both elegant and efficient. PullDown is unique among menuing
shells, providing you with the ability to define truly professional quality
menus for any system quickly using a simple text editor (or Word Processor
saving files as text only) and a set of easy to master commands. Beyond a
reasonable working knowledge of DOS, and the ability to learn, no other
expertise is required to use PullDown. However, if you should become
confused as your read through the documentation please seek assistance from
a knowledgeable co-worker, a friend, or call one of the Technical Support
BBSs... MicroDynamics wants to serve you in any way possible, and to the
extent time is available even unregistered users can get technical support
from the author of the product. Please, if you have ANY trouble, or
suspect the menu system of "locking" or otherwise interfering with your
computer, then call for support!
PullDown, in summary, contains the following features:
* Professional quality SAA compliant PullDown menus with custom color,
screen mode, dialog, and mouse control.
* All of the basic menuing system features including password
protection, command line prompts, and screen blanking, PLUS user-
defined help for each menu item, defined dialog boxes ranging from
simple <Ok> and <Yes><No> one-liner messages to full screen scrolling
message boxes and custom input boxes.
* Color, Background Fill control, and unlimited upgrades via a command
line registration system.
* Support for up to 10 Top Bar menu items with up to 46 selections
EACH, with unlimited menu file branching--practically limitless
options can be defined.
* Automatically resumes the state of the menus as you left them last,
and can be toggled to turn NumLock off on entry automatically.
* Non TSR design assures conflict-free operation. Clear, concise
manual replete with examples and troubleshooting guide.
FILES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE OR CREATED BY PULLDOWN v2.17
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Files used to run the system:
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PULLDWN.BAT .......... Main command to start the menu system
PULLDWN1.EXE .......... Executable called upon in PULLDWN.BAT
PULLDWN.DEF .......... Default menu definition file.
PULLDWN.HLP .......... Main help file for ALL F1 help menu definitions
EDITOR.BAT .......... Used within sample .DEF files to call your editor
Files created by PullDown to run the system
(Not on disk or in .ZIP file):
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PULLDWN.CNF ........... Binary encrypted file containing colors etc.
PULLRES.FIL ........... Binary file containing resume information
TEMPPULL.BAT ........... File called upon in PULLDWN.BAT with SHELL.BAT
SHELL.BAT ........... User-defined batch file. Parameters passed to it
within TEMPPULL.BAT as SHELL %1 %2 .... %0
Documentation:
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PULL217.DOC ........... The main documentation file on disk
QREF.DOC ........... A quick reference one sheet card to keep by your
keyboard when first using the system.
UPGRADE.DOC ........... Specific instructions for v2.01 or earlier users
who are upgrading to v2.17
REGFORM.DOC ........... Registration mailers. IF YOU NEED AN INVOICE,
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU IN LIEU OF RETURNING
THIS FORM.
PULLDWN.REG ........... Registration help screen for OPTIONS pulldown
Extras:
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ADVANCED.DEF ........... Advanced samples for your inspection
WINDOWS.DEF ........... A mock MS WINDOWS menu for your inspection
SAMPLE.HLP ........... A sample external help file for SCROLLBOX calls
VFILE.EXE ........... Quick generic but elegant file viewing utility
VENDOR.DOC ........... This file.
NOTES ON FILE LOCATIONS AND LAN SUPPORT
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PullDown EXPECTS the following in the path to PULLDWN1.EXE unless a
SET PULLDWN=Path environment variable is used to override:
[Use the SET env. command on networks that support private user
directories when you use PULLDWN on a NOVELL network or similar.]
*.DEF - i.e. ALL definition files
PULLDWN.CNF
PULLDWN.HLP
PULLRES.FIL
PullDown writes the following files to the DEFAULT DOS directory when
running:
TEMPPULL.BAT
SHELL.BAT
PullDown expects PULLDWN.REG to be in the default directory.