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FS-PRO Series 9.3 UPDATE NEWS
FREE Public Version
LINX BBS (713) 440-7364
January 9, 1990
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
You will need a HARD DISK (1.8 mbytes) and 540 KB of RAM to
run FS-PRO. You will also need a CGA, EGA or VGA video driver.
Please, read documentation FSPRO.DOC for a hassel-free
installation.
JUMP-STARTERS
If you just can't wait then, at least, finish the next few
paragraphs before installing.
Whatever you do, don't haul off and try to install FS-PRO
without using the automatic installation program. You're
doomed if you do and, FS-PRO is absolutely guaranteed not to
work. Please, don't consider this small README file as a
substitute to the FSPRO.DOC file provided on System Disk #5
or, the INSTRUCTION file provided from the INSTALL MENU
when you elect to install FS-PRO. Hundreds of users have
successfully installed FS-PRO without a hitch. Chances are,
if you have trouble, the files are corrupt or you didn't
follow instructions.
BBS Package of ZipFiles
IBM/PS2 & 3" HD's Okay
FS-PRO should be provided in a ZipFile format for distribution
on public bulletin boards. Each ZipFile contains all of the
correct EXEcutable files for each of the 5 different system
disks. UnZip each of the FSPRO93A - FSPRO93E files to 5
seperate 360K DSDD diskettes labeled System Disk #1 of 5,
System Disk #2 of 5 and so on.
Then, place System Disk #1 of 5 into either floppy drive A:
or B: and type INSTALL and press ENTER. The Installation
process is menu driven with on-screen HELP and completely
automatic.
BBSers...
You should check the diskette inventory information in the
FSPRO.DOC file to be sure that the correct files are on the
correct diskette number. Otherwise, the installation process
will fail.
IBM/PS2 and AT
FS-PRO is shipped to be set up on 5 1/4" 360K DSDD diskettes.
Even though a single HD diskette would be preferrable,
there are too many users without AT capabilities and 360K
still seems to be the standard. Therefore, during the
installation process we will prompt you to insert each
system disk as it is required from 1 to 5.
If you need to use a 3" high density diskette, then simply
copy all of the FS-PRO EXEcutable files to a single disk.
Even though our automatic installation program prompts you
to enter each of the system disks, simply select <C>ontinue
to proceed. All we require is that we find the proper file
on the source diskette when we look for it prior to
transferring. It can be on a single diskette or five.
Regardless, INSTALL will find it and go on about it's
business.
To conserve disk space, you do NOT have to copy FSPI.EXE,
FSPRO.DOC, INSTALL.HLP or INSTALL.BAT to the high density
diskette. You can start FSPI.EXE from any disk or drive.
Just keep INSTALL.HLP with FSPI.EXE for on-screen HELP.
Since these files are only used once, we do not transfer
them to your fixed disk during installation.
But, if it's on 5 seperate disks, then the correct files must
be on the correct diskette as it is called for during the
installation process. If the ZipFiles have not been altered,
then each contains the proper files for each System Disk.
SILENCE IS only $5 a disk...
The only way to get a version of FS-PRO 10 that will work with
Microsoft's new Flight Simulator 4.0 (plus) is to order series
10 from TekMate. (See order form below.) It doesn't play the
"blankety-blank" music so you can "Fly" in the middle of the
night. Plus, it does so much more.
Mail $25.00 + $3 S&H for the 5-disk set, complete with updates,
latest data bases, typeset docs and voice support. The $3.00
is for the mailer box and stamps. If you have a modem, this also
gets you FLY Conference privileges on LINX.
We will provide FREE voice support and FREE updates to all who
purchase FS-PRO Series 10. All you have to do to get future
updates is return the original disks with $3.50 for boxing and
mailing. All of this for only $5 a disk. It's an incredible
bargain that hundreds of people have discovered. Disks come
professionally packaged and labeled with current LINX
newsletters, typeset docs to fit SubLOGIC'S scenery binders and
a disk mailing box you can use to send us your disks for future
updates. All of this for only $5 a disk. And, don't forget the
FLY Conference. It's one-stop shopping for PC Pilots to get the
latest flight related software. I know, only $5 a disk.
SHARING ModPaks
Here are a few tips for creating a "good" ModPak file. The
little name "ModPak" refers to a group of FS-PRO files that
make up a single ADVENTURE scenerio.
1. Fly the ADVENTURE and be sure to set up
all NAVAIDS (radios) to the proper operating
frequencies. Be sure to set all ENVIRONS just
as you want the MODE to load and begin operating.
If you want ATIS to come on, then press the "C"
key and when it starts to scroll, press "1" and
CREATE a new MODE. Then it will appear at load
up. SAVE it.
2. Now, load up FS-PRO and select the MODE "tag"
function from the Main Menu (#2). Locate the .MOD
file and select it. We will load the ENVIRONS data
that you saved and you are ready to leave your
COMMENTS about the ADVENTURE. That's ALL you have to
do. Then, when you look at your personal ADVENTURE
library, the .ADV file will be present and from then
on you may select the ADVENTURE, read about it, and
then FLY it from the same FS-PRO menu.
Therefore, we CREATE new ADVENTURES by reading the
data out of your .MOD file (which you saved after
you flew it and SAVED the MODE)... and, from your
verbose description or COMMENTS.
3. Unless my ADVENTURE is just a "touch & go" type
of MODE, I like to "file" a flight plan to the
nearest (interesting) airport following the
initial ADVENTURE setting.
Therefore, a complete ModPak consists of files with
extensions...
.ADV file with the ENVIRONS data
.DAT file with your COMMENTS
.FPN file with a flight plan
.MOD file for Flight Simulator
There is ONE (set) for each ADVENTURE that you create. So,
if you archive a compressed file with 4 individual ADVENTURES
in it, there will be 4 each of ...
(4) .MOD Microsoft Flight Simulator "MODE" files
(4) .ADV FS-PRO "mode" files
(4) .DAT FS-PRO description files
(4) .FPN FS-PRO flight plans
in the archive. Or, 16 files total. As you will discover, these
are very small files and, unless you have huge clusters, they
take up very little room. Hundreds of adventures can be
stored in a single ModPak archive.
The best way to "judge" a good ModPak is to ask yourself if
you would want someone sending you the ADVENTURES. If you have
to set up all of the radio frequencies, windows, views and
weather, then forget it! The ADVENTURE ModPak is worthless.
You may as well start from "scratch." And, if there is no
description of the flight then, why bother?
NAMING CONVENTIONS for ModPaks
We are conforming to the following naming convention for
ModPak DOS files. It's easy to forget the DOS name selection
#2 when saving MODES using FS III. However, the default names
can sure get to be jibberish if you simply let the name be
created from the first 8 characters of your DESCRIPTION.
For MAIN SCENERY disk airports, we use...
M-CMI-1.MOD
The M stands for ModPak and lets us know that we have a full
description of the ADVENTURE and hopefully a FLIGHT PLAN.
It is, none other, than a genuine ModPak file! A real
"thing-a-ma-jig" for our FS-PRO doo-dads.
The CMI stands for Meigs Field and is the 3-character
identifier of the nearest airport.
The 1 stands for the first in a series of Meigs ADVENTURES.
Other Meigs scenerios would progress to 2, 3 and so on.
For SUBLOGIC scenery disks, we use...
M1-DWH-3.MOD
We added the 1 following the M to identify scenery disk #1
for David Wayne Hooks airport and the 3 to identify the
particular ADVENTURE scenerio. There must have a 1 and a 2 in
the series unless we erased them.
OTHER EXAMPLES:
ME-LON-2.MOD = Europen Scenery Disk
MJ-OSK-1.MOD = Japan Scenery Disk
MS-SAU-1.MOD = San Francisco Star
M11PCX-2.MOD = Scenery Disk #11
M-HAW-3.MOD = Hawaii Scenery
Other Flight Simulation Resources
RUDDER PEDALS (YAW Control)
I would like to thank Steve Wilke and his partners in
Norman, Oklahoma for sending me a FREE sample of their
$49.95 RuDDer Pedals. It has opened up a whole new flying
experience for me. I had always been driving in AUTOCORD
mode with nary a second joystick to my name. The other
special doo-dads were out of my price range.
Well...I'm telling you...these guys have my admiration and
respect for producing a quality product (that works exactly
as described) and I am having a ball getting used to "real"
flying again. For the price, their gadget is GREAT! Ah! The
thrill of real SLIPS for the price of a good joystick.
If you would like information about Steve's doo-dad you can
call...
S.W. Enterprises
P.O. Box 5432
Norman, Ok 73070
(405) 527-7368
James Maloney has written a superb GRAPHIC FLIGHT PLANNER that
works with FS-PRO. You can order the latest version from...
James Maloney
Box 6294
Marietta, GA 30065
Please, do not ask TekMate to provide this FS-PRO enhancement.
It's Jim's product and sure is nice. Demo versions are available
on LINX and on Compuserve (GO GAMERS) as of this date.
Two of the best periodicals that I currently recommend are the
Computer Pilot's Association of America (CPAA) monthly news
releases and the PC Pilot Magazine. They print things about
flight simulation that we dream about. They also cover all
different types of flight related software. Excellent values
and "stand up" work. Great PC flight simulation resources.
You can contact them...
CPAA
P.O. Box 25216
Alexandria, Virginia 22313
"Tell Jeff and Lauren Bingham we said Hi."
PC Pilot Magazine
2170 Broadway
Suite 2165
New York, NY 10024
"Tell Marc Robins we said Hi."
FS-PRO ORDER FORMS
To order the commercial version of FS-PRO simply fill out the form and
mail. TekMate does not have MasterCard or VISA for our small company.
(See below for VISA/MC orders)
However, TekMate will fill orders the same day as received whether
you send personal checks, cash or money order. There is no delay in
shipping.
For those who just can't wait or who wish to use their VISA/MC to place
an order, you may do so by calling our authorized dealer for FS-PRO
Series 10, Atlantis Shareware Distributing.
Atlantis Shareware Distributors
(713) 782-5240 - Voice
You may also order via Ed Hopper's Bulletin Board System...
(713) 782-5454
Answer Script Questionaire #5 to order FS-PRO using your VISA/MC.
Ed also has an FS-PRO conference for the general public.
Hope you enjoy FS-PROing and getting "serious" about PC-Flying.
Look for FS-PRO at your favorite software store. If they don't
have it ask them to write TekMate. Special commercial prices are
available including FREE marketing packages for as few as 20
orders.
Be sure to check in to the Compuserve Gamer's Forum and stay
in touch with other PC pilots. You can also download the most
current public version of FS-PRO and find out about the latest
in flight simulation. (GO GAMERS) It is a very active forum as
of this date.
Sure would appreciate it if you tell your friends and neighbors
about FS-PRO. Make them a copy of the public version. It's a nice
gift for the serious PC Pilot.
Thanks for trying FS-PRO.
Joe Lincoln
TekMate
LINX BBS
(713) 440-7364
FS-PRO is shipped boxed and with typeset documentation.
All orders get FREE voice support and next day shipping.
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