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SCRNCAP - Screen Capture Utility - USER'S GUIDE
Copyright 1993, V-Soft. All Rights Reserved.
INTRODUCTION
============
SCRNCAP is an easy-to-use screen capture utility that allows you to
capture portions of an IBM text screen directly to a printer or to
an ASCII text file.
SCRNCAP can be used to capture error messages to a file or to
transfer information from one application to another. SCRNCAP was
developed for internal use by V-Soft for the purpose of
incorporating copies of program screens directly into user manuals
or other documents.
GETTING STARTED
===============
Using the DOS MD command, create a directory on your hard drive or
boot diskette called SCRNCAP.
EXAMPLE: MD SCRNCAP
Now copy all files to the subdirectory you have created for SCRNCAP.
EXAMPLE: COPY [SOURCE:]*.* [DESTINATION:]\SCRNCAP
LOADING SCRNCAP
===============
To load SCRNCAP, change to the subdirectory containing the program
and simply type SCRNCAP. SCRNCAP will then be loaded into memory,
and will remain resident until you reboot your system or unload
SCRNCAP from memory.
EXAMPLE: CD\SCRNCAP
SCRNCAP
Whenever you wish to use SCRNCAP just press the CTRL + ALT + S keys
and you are ready to capture screens.
If you find yourself using SCRNCAP on a regular basis, you may wish
to place the above commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to automate
the loading process each time you turn your system on.
INVOKING AND USING SCRNCAP
==========================
When you invoke SCRNCAP by pressing CTRL + ALT + S, a status bar
will appear across the bottom of your screen. This status bar
provides step by step instructions and inquiries during the capture
process.
The initial status line will read:
Position to top, then press Enter.
You will also notice a blinking rectangular "cursor" - this is the
tool used to "mark" the text you wish to capture. Move the cursor
using the following keys:
Up Arrow Move the cursor up one line at a time
Down Arrow Move the cursor down one line at a time
Left Arrow Move the cursor to the left one character
Right Arrow Move the cursor to the right one character
Home Move the cursor to the beginning of a line
End Move the cursor to the end of a line
PgUp Move the cursor to the top line of the screen
PgDn Move the cursor to the bottom line of the screen
Esc Exit SCRNCAP and return to the underlying program
After you have positioned to the top left corner of the capture
area, press Enter.
The status bar should now read:
Position to bottom, then press Enter.
Now move the cursor to the bottom right corned of the text you wish
to capture and press the Enter key. The marked text is ready to
print or save to an ASCII file.
PRINTING / SAVING TEXT
======================
The status bar will now read:
Print to LPT(1,2,3) or (F)ile:
Select where you want to direct the captured text.
If you choose to capture the text to a file, you will be prompted
to enter a filename.
You will now be prompted to enter a Left Margin. Type a number for
the left margin (0 to 99 characters), or just press the Enter key
to use the default left margin of 0 characters.
The marked text will now be sent directly to the printer or text
file.
ENDING SCREEN CAPTURE
=====================
To abort a screen capture but leave SCRNCAP resident for use press
the Escape key.
UNLOADING SCRNCAP FROM MEMORY
=============================
To un-install SCRNCAP and remove it from memory - go to a DOS
prompt, change to the directory that contains SCRNCAP, and type:
SCRNCAP /U
DO NOT USE THE UNLOAD OPTION IF YOU HAVE LOADED SCRNCAP HIGH
USING THE DOS 5.0 LOADHI COMMAND. THIS WILL LOCK UP YOUR SYSTEM!
TROUBLESHOOTING
===============
In the event that you have problems getting SCRNCAP to run, you may
call (601)485-6339 for technical assistance. Support will be
provided during the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm Central Standard Time.
If you prefer, you can submit your problems, comments, or suggestions
to our CompuServe ID: 72043,31
TECHNICAL DETAILS
=================
SCRNCAP requires approximately 9.5k of available RAM. To maximize
available conventional RAM, you can load SCRNCAP into high DOS
memory. If you load SCRNCAP high using the DOS LOADHI (LH) command,
an attempt to unload SCRNCAP using the /U parameter will almost
certainly cause your system to lock up.
SCRNCAP was developed using IBM and Compaq systems running DOS 5.0
and DOS 3.31, and has been tested on a variety of other IBM compatible
systems.
SCRNCAP has been tested under the Windows 3.0 and 3.1 operating
environments and may be used as a replacement for the Windows text
mark and paste commands in cases where all aspects of the screen
text must be preserved... Windows removes certain text graphics
characters during a cut and paste operation.