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- Documentation and Manual for ARRMOUSE Version 1.0
- by Seth W. Comstock
- Version Date: 3/1990
- Shareware $10
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-
- COPYRIGHT NOTICE
-
- ARRMOUSE Version 1.0
- All portions of this software package and documents,
- ARRMOUSE 1.0 copyright (c) 1989,1990 Seth W. Comstock.
- All rights reserved.
-
-
- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
-
- Thank you for trying ARRMOUSE!
- ARRMOUSE is distributed as shareware. After you test the
- program, if you decide to use it, then I encourage you to
- register. The registration fee is $10.00. Register for each
- computer ARRMOUSE is installed on. Print out the registration
- form file ARRM-REG.FRM or send a quick note, include
- registration fee(s) and $2.50 shipping per order.
- Send to:
- Seth W. Comstock
- 4835 W. Montecito
- Phoenix, AZ 85031
- (602) 247-1621
-
-
- FILES IN THE DISTRIBUTION:
-
- ARRMOUSE.COM The program.
- ARRMOUSE.DOC Program documentation.
- ARRM-REG.FRM Registration form.
-
-
- PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
-
- * use a mouse in word processors and editors that don't
- ordinarily support a mouse.
- * 2 or 3 button mouse or trackball support.
- * works with enhanced keyboards.
-
- ARRMOUSE is a memory resident program using a little over 1K
- of memory that is loaded after the mouse driver. With ARRMOUSE a
- mouse or trackball can be used in place of the arrow (cursor)
- keys in programs not designed to use a mouse. Mouse movement
- mimics the arrow (cursor) keys. The cursor keys continue to work
- as they normally do. It does not interfere with programs that
- provide there own internal mouse support. Each time you return
- to the command line the function of ARRMOUSE is restored.
- Optionally the function of ARRMOUSE can be restored by pressing
- both shift keys on the key board at the same time. This function
- is provided for programs that allow you to shell out to run a
- program and when you return from the shell the shift keys can be
- pressed if ARRMOUSE function is lost. ARRMOUSE can be used with
- a mouse or trackball that has a Microsoft(tm) or Mouse
- Systems(tm) compatible driver.
-
- mouse movement - sends arrow (cursor) key presses
- left button - sends ─┘ (enter) key
- right button - sends Esc (escape) key
- middle button - sends Del key (if 3 button mouse )
- left + right buttons at the same time
- - sends F1 key (F10 key if /t command line
- switch is used when installing ARRMOUSE )
-
-
-
-
- User's Reference Guide
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- Introduction
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-
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-
- IBM PC or compatible, DOS 2.0 or higher,
- Mouse - Microsoft(tm) or Mouse Systems(tm) compatible driver
- software for your mouse or trackball.
-
-
- QUICK-START AND USAGE
-
- The driver for your mouse or trackball must be loaded before
- you can load ARRMOUSE. ARRMOUSE will let you know if a mouse
- driver is not installed with a 'Mouse driver not loaded'
- message. If you know that your mouse driver is loaded, to give
- it a quick try, from the prompt run ARRMOUSE. Then run a text
- editor or word processor program that does not normally work
- with a mouse. You will find that the mouse can be used to move a
- cursor or highlight bar that is normally moved with the cursor
- keys. The left button is the same as pressing the enter key and
- can be used to make selections or enter a return. The right
- button is the same as pressing escape. This works well with
- editors like VDE and QEDIT(tm) that do not provided mouse
- support internally. Note: pressing the right mouse button (Esc
- key) activates the menu system in QEDIT(tm). If you have a three
- button mouse the middle button is the same as pressing the Del
- key. Pressing left + right mouse buttons at the same time is the
- same as pressing the F1 key. The F1 key is the help key in many
- programs. Optionally if you load ARRMOUSE with the command
- 'arrmouse /t' the F10 key is sent by pressing the left + right
- buttons. This is for the integrated editor in the Borland Turbo
- languages which use the F10 key to activate the menu system.
-
- ARRMOUSE function is always restored automatically when
- returning to the command line prompt incase a program has
- disabled ARRMOUSE by using its own mouse functions. ARRMOUSE
- function is also restored by pressing both shift () keys at the
- same time. This is provided for menu programs and other programs
- that allow you to shell out to run another program. When you
- return to the original program, if ARRMOUSE is disabled, press
- both shift keys.
-
- Note: Load (run) ARRMOUSE from a batch file (autoexec.bat when
- you boot) or from the command line only. DO NOT load ARRMOUSE
- from a program that allows you to run other programs (shell to
- DOS or shells to a command line).
-
-
-
- INSTALLATION AND SET UP
-
- Copy the file ARRMOUSE.COM to your hard drive or boot disk.
-
- The following is an example of how to install ARRMOUSE and
- the mouse driver supplied with your mouse or trackball. The name
- of the driver depends on the maker. So <drivername> means to use
- the name of the driver supplied with your mouse. An editor is
- used to enter the lines of text in the config.sys and
- autoexec.bat files. Also read the instructions that came with
- your mouse on how to load your mouse driver software.
-
- If your mouse driver is a device driver (mouse.sys or
- something similar with a .sys ) it needs to be loaded from the
- config.sys file. Then included "ARRMOUSE" on a line some where
- near the beginning of the autoexec.bat file. If you have copied
- the driver and ARRMOUSE to a directory other than the root then
- you would need to include a path.
- Example line in config.sys:
-
- device=c:\dos\<drivername>.sys
-
- And the example line in autoexec.bat:
-
- c:\util\arrmouse
-
-
- If your mouse driver is named mouse.com, msmouse.com or
- something similar, <drivername> is entered on a line in your
- autoexec.bat file. Enter ARRMOUSE on the next line. ARRMOUSE
- will not load unless a mouse driver is loaded first. If you have
- copied the driver and ARRMOUSE to a directory other than the
- root then you would need to include a path.
- Example lines in autoexec.bat:
-
- c:\dos\<drivername>
- c:\util\arrmouse
-
-
- ARRMOUSE should be compatible with other TSR (terminate and
- stay resident) programs. You will find that ARRMOUSE works with
- other TSRs. It can be used with programs like CED or STACK to
- recall, edit and run previously entered command lines. I have
- tested it with the program CTRLALT and the mouse can be use
- instead of the cursor keys inside CTRLALT. If you are have
- problems using ARRMOUSE with other TSR programs, try changing
- the order in which ARRMOUSE and the other TSR programs are
- loaded (try loading ARRMOUSE first).
-
-
-
- MESSAGES AND ERROR MESSAGES
-
- This message indicates ARRMOUSE was successfully installed .
- ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
- ║ ARRow keys MOUSE v1.0 - INSTALLED ║
- ║ Copyright (c) 1990, Seth W. Comstock ║
- ║ Mouse movement mimics the arrow (cursor) keys ║
- ║ Left button = Return Right button = Esc ║
- ║ L + R button = F1 key Middle button = Del key ║
- ║ Enter "arrmouse /r" to remove (uninstall) ║
- ║ ARRMOUSE function restored automatically when at ║
- ║ the command line or use hotkeys to restore. ║
- ║ HOTKEYS - LEFT + RIGHT SHIFT KEYS AT THE SAME TIME ║
- ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
-
-
- This message indicates ARRMOUSE was successfully removed from
- memory.
- ╔════════════════════════════╗
- ║ ARRow keys MOUSE - REMOVED ║
- ╚════════════════════════════╝
-
-
- This message indicates that ARRMOUSE did not find a mouse
- driver installed. Load your mouse driver and run ARRMOUSE again.
- ▐▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▌
- ▐ MOUSE DRIVER NOT INSTALLED ▌
- ▐▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▌
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- You tried to load ARRMOUSE a second time.
- ▐▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▌
- ▐ ALREADY INSTALLED ▌
- ▐▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▌
-
-
- You used a command line switch that ARRMOUSE does not
- recognize.
-
- * command line parsing error *
- Command line switches available: /r for remove (uninstall)
- or /t both left and right button same as F10 key (default F1).
- ( /r, -r, r, /t, -t or t are allowed)
-
-
-
- DISCLAIMER - WARRANTY
-
- ARRMOUSE software and documentation are distributed on an
- "As Is" basis without warranty, expressed or implied. The user
- assumes full risk as to the results of using this software. It
- has been tested on my own computer, but you are advised to test
- the program before relying on it. If you do encounter a problem,
- please let me know about it, and I will do my best to verify and
- fix the problem. This program and documentation are believed to
- be reliable and accurate. However, in no event shall I be liable
- and/or responsible for any damages, losses, or problems which
- this software or documentation may cause you.
-
-
- DISTRIBUTION
-
- Bulletin boards and non-profit user groups may include it in
- their libraries. ARRMOUSE is shareware and may be copied or posted
- for downloading for the trial use by others subject to the
- following conditions:
-
- 1) All files must be distributed together in original,
- unmodified form as ORIGINALLY NAMED. -
- ARRMOUSE.COM, ARRMOUSE.DOC, ARRM-REG.FRM
-
- 2) NO files may be added to the package or archive.
-
-
-
- For-profit distributors of shareware may distribute it
- subject to the following conditions:
-
- 1) I reserve the right to remove this software package from
- distribution at any time.
-
- 2) Information is provided making it clear that this software
- is distributed under the SHAREWARE concept and that the
- user has not paid for the software. Users are urged to
- support the software by registering.
-
- 3) The cost per disk charged for distribution cannot exceed
- $6.50.
-
-
- LICENSE
-
- ARRMOUSE is a copyrighted software package. It is being
- distributed as user supported shareware. By using or
- distributing this package, you agree to the following:
-
- You are granted a limited license to try this program, ARRMOUSE,
- for 30 days. If you find this software useful and wish to
- continue using it after the 30 day evaluation period, you must
- pay the registration fee. Registration for use on a single
- computer is $10.00. Register for each computer ARRMOUSE is
- installed on. To register send, the filled out registration form
- or a quick note, and the registration fee.
-
- No other, license or rights are granted by implication or
- otherwise. After you test ARRMOUSE , if you continue to use it,
- you must register.
-
- SWC
-
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