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VDOS ProQueue Bootstrap Installation Instructions
The purpose of this file is to list the required folders
<that you must create>, and the files that are contained in this
archive. I'll tell you where to place each of them. I know that
this is a bit more complex than most people like, but you'll be
pleased once completed I'm sure. Well, let's get started... It's
going to take most people about 20 minutes to install for the 1st
time.
I recommend that you install VDOS ProQueue (VDPQ) on the C:\
partition of your hard disk. I have included files to make it
easiest for that partition. Once you have installed and become
acquainted with VDPQ you might choose to alter the configuration.
STEP 1
It is assumed that you have an \AUTO folder already in
existence for your autoloading programs. If not create one on
your boot disk whether it be on floppy or hard disk.
STEP 2
CREATE THESE FOLDERS ON YOUR HARD DISK
C:\VDOSPRO
C:\VDOSLOW
STEP 3
INSIDE OF THE VDOSPRO FOLDER CREATE SUB-FOLDERS (SUBDIRECTORIES)
C:\VDOSPRO\MERGE
C:\VDOSPRO\DOCS
** NOTE: What this means is that you must create two folders
within the VDOSPRO folder, one named MERGE and one named DOCS. **
STEP 4
Now you are ready to set up VDPQ. Let's copy the files
contained in the PROQUEUE.ARC into their respective directories.
IN THE \AUTO FOLDER ON YOUR BOOT DISK COPY IN THESE:
DISKFREE.PRG, FOLDR060.PRG, STARTGEM.PRG, VDISK.PR, VPROLOAD.PR
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IN THE ROOT DIRECTORY OF YOUR BOOT DISK, (C:\) COPY THIS:
STARTGEM.INF
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IN THE C:\VDOSLOW FOLDER COPY IN THESE:
VDOSLOW.PRG, VPROEXEC
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IN THE C:\VDOSPRO FOLDER COPY IN THESE:
ECHO.TTP, LINECNT.PRG, MONOVERT.PRG, SEARCH.PRG, SYSMAP.PRG,
TEXTWIND.PRG, VDOSCAL.PRG, VDOSPRO.HLP, VDOSPRO.PRG, VPROEXEC
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IN THE C:\VDOSPRO\MERGE FOLDER COPY IN THIS:
MERGE.TTP
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IN THE C:\VDOSPRO\DOCS FOLDER PLACE THESE IN IT:
ALL *.DOC FILES AND THIS README.1ST FILE
For a trial run, just enter the C:\VDOSPRO directory and
double click on VDOSPRO.PRG. You are now ready to reap the
benefits of HARD DISK NIRVANA. Define program slots by pressing
the shift key and clicking on an open, (or previously defined)
slot. To assign a program to one of the 90 ARCHIVE slots, just
click on the ARCHIVE label at the bottom of your screen. This
will enable the bottoms-up menu. You assign in the exact way as
you do for the menu object on the desktop. To clear a slot, just
press the control key and click on the chosen slot. You can fill
the mini-menu on the desktop, and the archives (which must be
clicked on to open) in this manner. You have 100 such slots to
utilize. The silent 101st slot is for your own editor. Just copy
any wordprocessor, or editor into the C:\VDOSPRO folder and rename
it EDIT.PRG. It is now available from the drop down menu, or by
pressing its key combo. If you do copy your editor into, the
VDOSPRO folder after you have run VDOS PROQUEUE for the 1st time,
you'll have to delete the UTILITY.CFG file so that the program can
re-build the file it uses to enable the utility options. Once
done, the next time you run the program it will automatically
appear in the menu, and be available for use.
There is a bare-bones HELP feature that really is meant to be
used with the bound manual. It will give you the key combos to
press and a page that the description is found on. You call it
into action by pressing the <HELP> key.
RAM Installation
For those that have 1040 or Mega ST's, if you want the
software to scream, try a Virtual to RAM installation. Just copy
the VDISK.PRG, and VPROLOAD.PRG (in that order) to your normal
\AUTO folder. They are in the \AUTO portion of the archive, and
have been renamed VDISK.PR and VPROLOAD.PR.. This will create a
RAM Disk in the Drive P slot. (DO NOT USE RAM OPTION IF YOU HAVE
A DRIVE P already on your system). Then copy the STARTGEM.P file
to the root directory of your boot disk and rename it
STARTGEM.INF. It will now follow this sequence upon boot-up:
A RAM Disk is created to receive the system files.
VPROLOAD moves the files for you.
STARTGEM autoboots VDOS ProQueue from drive P.
Note: If you use the auditor, or update your VDOSPRO.INF file,
you must copy these back to your hard disk before turning off the
system, or the changes will be lost because they are now in RAM.
Just use the COPY function built in the software, it works great!
Also, the utilities that are normally in the \VDOSPRO directory
are not copied into RAM to save space. Not a problem... Just
fill a couple of empty program slots with EDIT, MERGE, CALENDAR, &
Etc.. by giving the RAM based VDOS ProQueue those programs hard
disk locations. By doing this we limit the RAM requirement for
drive P to a little over 160K.
USING STARTGEM.PRG
I have included the ASCII file that will make VDOS ProQueue
autoboot from drive C:. Read the document file dealing with
STARTGEM, if you desire to set up VDOS ProQueue on any other file
than C:.
TOTALLY NEW FOR 3.0! !
If you want to rename Archive menu titles, you can now do so
with the menu item located in the Desk pull-down menu. It is
pretty self explanatory, so just follow the prompts. After you
have selected the number of the Archive name to change... DO NOT
press return until you have entered the new name. Just press the
number and then enter the new name. This menu function will not
be mentioned in the user manual. Further manual updates will be
provided in update archives.
SUMMARY
I know that this is really abbreviated, but the manual goes
into great depth (over 1" thick). To numerous to mention are bug
fixes, and enhancements that have been made over the past 3 years.
Even if you have a copy of VDOS ProQueue that you purchased when
it was a commercial offering, you'll want to invest the change in
downloading this new improved version. If you are a reasonably
savvy ST user, you should be able to get the system up and running
with this description file. You can drop me EMAIL on GENIE at the
address MCP.TECH01 if you'd like. Or better yet, order the manual
for $18.00. Your support of this Shareware venture will assist in
keeping support for VDOS ProQueue going. Make out a check or
money order to me and send to the below address:
John B. Holder
c/o P.O. Box 68503
Virginia Beach, VA 23455-9433
I should be able to ship your manual to you within 5 working
days at the outside. There's only about 200, so order now if you
want one.
SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION NOTICE:
You are encouraged to UPLOAD this file to any ST BBS, or
National Online Service, and to give it to any business that
routinely sells Public Domain & Shareware files. Also, please
share it with your friends. This comes with the stipulation that
<<ALL>> files in this ARCHIVE must be included. That will prevent
anyone from not getting the chance to order a manual, or perhaps
missing a key file. Thank you for your cooperation.
VDOS PROQUEUE is copyrighted 1988,89,91 by John B. Holder