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Pro-Keys Version 1.8
Copyright (c) 1993 by Randy S. Gregory
All Rights Reserved.
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This copy of Pro-Keys is unregistered Shareware.
To obtain a registered copy of Pro-Keys send $19.95 to:
Mr. Randy S. Gregory
20 College Drive, Apt. 28
Platteville, Wisconsin 53818
U.S.A.
INSTALLATION
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PROKEZ18.ZIP contents:
1.) PRO-KEYS.EXE - Main program.
2.) PRO-KEYS.NXB - Same as above, without extended keyboard buffer support.
3.) PRO-KEYS.DOC - Documentation.
4.) PRO-KEYS.CFG - Configuration file.
5.) PRO-KEY2.EXE - Support file, must reside in the same directory as
the main program PRO-KEYS.EXE.
6.) FILE_ID.DIZ - Dizcription file.
Suggested installation:
1.) If you are using a previous version of Pro-Keys first backup your
PRO-KEYS.CFG file.
2.) Remove other installed command line utilities (including older versions
of Pro-Keys).
3.) Make a PRO-KEYS subdirectory.
4.) Unzip PROKEZ18.ZIP into the PRO-KEYS subdirectory.
5.) Add the statement C:\PRO-KEYS\PRO-KEYS to your autoexec.bat file.
6.) For users who don't need an extended keyboard buffer, I have
included PRO-KEYS.NXB. Simply rename PRO-KEYS.NXB to PRO-KEYS.EXE.
7.) Reboot.
FEATURES
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Uses 6.2K with extended keyboard buffer support, or 5.5K without.
User definable history buffer size (from 1..250 commands)
DOSKEY compatible macros.
Extended keyboard buffer (100 keystrokes).
For users who don't need an extended keyboard buffer, I have included
PRO-KEYS.NXB. Simply rename PRO-KEYS.NXB to PRO-KEYS.EXE.
Sets the keyboard delay and repeat rate to the fastest setting.
Uses time-slicing techniques so CPU cycles aren't wasted under
multitasking operating systems.
Make configuration changes on-the-fly (no rebooting or reloading necessary).
User definable function keys <F2>-<F12>.
/U switch unloads Pro-Keys.
Two methods of command completion: 1.) Auto
2.) Tab-only
The first method completes a command automatically while you are typing.
The completion process may be interupted by keystrokes, hence, there are
no delays while typing. This method usually results in a "hit" within a
few keystrokes. Hint: Typing a space at the end of a command line
prevents unwanted "last minute" completions. The second method completes
a command only when <Tab> is pressed.
The following search order is used for completions:
1.) The history buffer.
A.) with location sensitivity.
B.) without location sensitivity.
2.) The default directory.
3.) The directories on the path.
Environment variable completion.
User definable command completion rules.
Forward-slash (Unix-style) or back-slash (DOS-style) modes.
Enter multiple commands on one command line using a redefinable
separator character (default is <^>).
COMMAND SUMMARY
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<Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> move left and right within the command line.
<Home> moves to the beginning of the command line.
<End> or <[> moves to the end of the command line. The left bracket
character has been moved to <Alt-[>.
<]> moves to the first period to the right of the cursor. If there
isn't one, <]> moves to the end of the command line.
<Esc> clears the command line.
<Insert> toggles between insert (the default) and overwrite modes.
<Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow> at a blank command line cycles through the
command history. At a non-blank command line <Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow>
function the same as <Tab> and <Shift-Tab>.
<F1> displays the list of current function key assignments.
<F2>..<F12>,<Tab> User definable function keys. Defined in PRO-KEYS.CFG.
<`> searches the command history for the current command line. Displays
the ten most frequently used matches. Pressing <0>..<9> brings the selected
history item to the command line. The accent mark has been moved to <Alt-`>.
Pressing a function key applies that keys function to the current
command line. A function key may also be used alone.
Typing a space at the beginning of the command line disables command line
completion until <Enter> or <Esc> is typed.
After using one of the completion methods, <Enter> on a valid directory
moves to that directory. <Enter> on a non .EXE, .BAT, or .COM file
auto-edits that file.
<Tab> immediately attempts to complete a command. If the command has
already been completed, <Tab> cycles through other possible completions.
At a blank command line, <Tab> functions as defined in PRO-KEYS.CFG
<Shift-Tab> back tracks through the last ten completions. Handy if you
mistakenly hit <Tab> to many times.
<Alt-A> toggles between auto-completion and Tab-only completion methods.
<Alt-B> clears the history buffer.
<Alt-C> cycles through command line text colors. The command line color
is saved in PRO-KEYS.CFG as "CmdColor".
<Alt-?> brings up PRO-KEYS.DOC (this document) using the editor specified
in PRO-KEYS.CFG. Note: PRO-KEYS.DOC must be in the same directory as
PRO-KEYS.EXE.
<Alt-E> edits PRO-KEYS.CFG using the editor specified in PRO-KEYS.CFG
<Alt-K> removes the current command line from the history buffer.
After using one of the completion methods, <Alt-R>, <Alt-H>, and <Alt-S>
toggle file attributes (ReadOnly, Hidden, System) of the currently completed
file.
<Alt-Shift-Esc> exits a ("locked-up") program and returns to the command
line.
<Ctrl-Enter> will not add the current command line to the history buffer.
USAGE EXAMPLES
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Example 1:
user types : <m>
response : myfile.dat [C:\]
user types : <F3> (assigned the DOS TYPE command in PRO-KEYS.CFG)
response : type c:\myfile.dat (C:\MYFILE.DAT is typed.)
Example 2:
user types : <g>
response : goodies\ [C:\] (goodies is a sub-directory)
user types : <Enter>
response : C:\GOODIES> (C:\GOODIES is made the default directory.)
Example 3:
user types : <y>
response : yourfile.dat [C:\]
user types : <Enter>
response : e c:\yourfile.dat (auto-edits C:\YOURFILE.DAT using the
editor specified in PRO-KEYS.CFG)
Example 4:
Adding an exclamation point <!> to the beginning of a function key definition
in PRO-KEYS.CFG will cause a verification message to be presented each time
that function key is pressed.
F8 =!del
user types : <a>
response : afile.dat [C:\]
user types : <F8>
response : del c:\afile.dat ? (y/n)
user types : <n> (C:\AFILE.DAT is not deleted.)
PRO-KEYS.CFG DESCRIPTION
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NOTE: Changes to PRO-KEYS.CFG are effective immediately.
SAMPLE PRO-KEYS.CFG
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F2 =e
F3 =more < $1
F4 =!print
F5 =dir
F6 =rename
F7 =deltree $1
F8 =!del
F9 =zip
F10 =unzip
F11 =mode 80,25
F12 =mode 80,50
Tab =cls&dir/w
Editor =e
Delay =30
CmdColor =14
History =200
Slash =\
SepChar =^
[CompletionRules]
*.exe *.com *.bat *.dat *.cfg * *.*
zip *.zip
unzip *.zip
e *.cfg *.txt *.dat *.doc * *.* /f
cd *.* /d /np /nh
rd *.* /d /np /nh
deltree *.* /d
[Macros]
ls=dir $*
rm=del $1
[RecognizedErrorMessages]
bad command
invalid
0 file(s) copied
file not
path not
duplicate file
parameter format
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