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QUIKMENU - Version 1.05
(C)1990 by OSCS (On-Site Computer Services)
OVERVIEW
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QuikMenu is a graphical menu system that allows you to use your
computer more quickly, easily and more intuitively. Complex DOS
commands are replaced by easy-to-use command buttons, pop-up
windows and dialog boxes. Running programs is as easy as pressing
a single key or clicking the mouse. Best of all you don't need to
be a programmer to add an item to your menu.
QuikMenu was designed to make using your computer system as easy
and enjoyable as possible. You can use a mouse or your keyboard to
access any menu function. QuikMenu runs in all standard graphics
modes and can operate on most networks that use DOS commands.
INSTALLING QUIKMENU
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QuikMenu includes an easy to use installation program. During the
installation, a directory of your choice will be created
automatically and the appropriate files transferred to your hard
drive. NOTE: IF QuikMenu is already on your hard drive - you do NOT
need to run the install program.
To run the INSTALL program:
o Insert your QuikMenu diskette into drive A:
o At the DOS prompt (C:\), type A:\INSTALL and press ENTER
o Follow the instructions on the screen
STARTING QUIKMENU
-----------------
To start QuikMenu:
o If you plan to use QuikMenu with a mouse, your mouse driver
(usually MOUSE.COM) must be loaded first. Please refer to your
mouse's user manual for more information. NOTE: A mouse is not
required to use QuikMenu.
o From the DOS prompt (C:\), type CD\QUIKMENU and press ENTER. This
will place you in the QUIKMENU directory. NOTE: If you installed
QuikMenu in a different directory, then substitute that for
C:\QUIKMENU above.
o Now type QM and press ENTER. NETWORK USERS: Type QNET [user name]
and press ENTER. For example, QNET John or QNET Sally. NOTE: You
cannot have two workstations using the same name.
o When running QuikMenu for the first time, a dialog box will
appear asking if you want a menu created for you. If you answer
YES, QuikMenu will search your hard drive and automatically
create a button for any program it recognizes. Any programs not
found by QuikMenu can easily added at any time. If QuikMenu does
not find a program that's on your hard drive, and you know it's
in the proper directory, contact OSCS and we'll add it to the
auto install for the next release.
o Don't forget HELP. If you ever have trouble understanding an
option while using QuikMenu, simply select the Help command
button from the top of the screen or press the F1 function key.
REGISTERING QUIKMENU
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QuikMenu is shareware and may be used free of charge for a trial
period. If you decide to continue using QuikMenu please register
it. Registration entitles you to notification of future upgrades to
QuikMenu, telephone support, and an upgrade path to our commercial
products.
Registration per CPU is $35. Since QuikMenu is network compatible
network users may instead purchase a site license for $80 per 10
workstations. VISA and MasterCard accepted.
TO REGISTER QUIKMENU:
Call: (503) 389-5489 (Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 Pacific Time)
Write: OSCS
354 NE Greenwood, Suite 205
Bend, OR 97701
You may distribute unregistered copies of QuikMenu freely to your
friends and associates as long as you do not charge for the
program, and all accompanying files are included.
FOREIGN ORDERS: Please make payment in US Dollars.
USING QUIKMENU WITH CGA MONITORS
--------------------------------
When running QuikMenu on systems equipped with CGA or compatible
monitors you will NOT see any colors. Although CGA is in fact a
color mode, it is limited by its low resolution when running
graphics applications. QuikMenu requires a good portion of screen
space for its dialog boxes, command buttons and help screens. In
order to even run QuikMenu in CGA it is necessary to use the
highest available resolution. In this case 640 x 200.
Unfortunately, this mode allows the use of only two colors - black
and white. While many games may run fine in the lower 320 x 200
four color mode, that space is simply too small to accommodate
QuikMenu.
WINDOWS
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Programs that run under Microsoft Windows are not automatically
installed by QuikMenu. You can, however, create buttons and run
them like any other program. When adding a button for a windows
program the word WIN or WIN386 must preface the program name in
the command line. For example, to load Microsoft Excel:
WIN EXCEL
Runtime versions of windows programs do not need the WIN preface.
PERSONALIZING QUIKMENU
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There have been a number of requests to make a version of QuikMenu
with a retail store's name on it. This can be done to some degree
with a simple ASCII text file. If a text file named YOUR.TXT is
created and saved in the QuikMenu directory, QuikMenu will
automatically create a button called "Company Info" when it's
installed for the first time. When the "Company Info" button is
selected, YOUR.TXT will be displayed in a window like the one used
for Help. If you would like to place your company name in the
button, call OSCS for instructions.