This option will allow the user to register this software electronically. You must logon to CompuServe to have access to this service. If you do not have a current CompuServe account then you must contact CompuServe to establish one. |
Once inside of CompuServe type GO SWREG then press <
Enter. The name of this file is USCON3.ZIP by Production Software. L
If you wish to register this program the program number for this is #1987.
This service does not cost any extra (except connect charges) the registration fee is $5.95 and will charged to your CompuServe account. O
There will not be any sales tax charged if you register the program this way.
Register product
Shortcut Key [Alt-T]
screen
Compuserve
Shareware
Registration
Database
Press Alt-T to print the document REGISTER.TXT to the printer. !
This product is shareware software, you have a 30 day trail period. To register a copy of product please send a check or money order for the following amount to the address listed below, please included any sales tax. When you register this program you will get the following benefits. &
Information on other programs.
Supporting the Shareware concept.
The password to change Un-Registered
version to Registered Version and
prevent the program from beeping
upon start and exit.
Information on upgrades, troubleshooting,
technical support, and beta testing.
Prices
Single User $5.95 per copy
Network Package $35.00 per network
Texas residents please include 8.25% extra of the total for state sales tax. S
Address
Production Software
P.O. Box 4643
Bryan Texas 77805-4643
Electronic Mail
70742,2511 CompuServe
MATJUS@DELPHI.COM Internet
Registration Information - REGISTER.TXT
Press Alt-T to print the registration form
Your name __________________________________
Your address _______________________________
Your city _____________ State ____ Zip _____
Telephone (Office or Home) _________________
Fax (If available) _________________________
Electronic mail address ____________________
Version of U.S. Constitution________________
Serial number (Help -> About) ______________
Where did you get this program _____________
Diskette Size: (3.5 or 5.25) (HD or DD) ____
Other Comments______________________________
____________________________________________
Thank You for your Support!
Exiting the program
Press the ESC key to quit f
Keep pressing the ESC key until all of the help screens and dialog boxes are clear then press Alt-X.
Help Index
Shortcut Key [None]
Screen
Changing
video
Dictionary
Terms
Error
Messages
(Listing)
Exiting
program
Mailing
Address
Printing
Problems
Registration
Registration
(Printing)
Setting
environmental
variable
Shareware,
System
Requirements
Printing Problems
Shortcut Key [None]
Screen
If the printer is not working properly then make sure that the printer is set to print to the correct port. This printer port is assigned by using the menu choice Printer Setup... from the file menu. Make sure the printer is on-line and has paper. ?
The common printer assignments are [LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 COM1 COM2]
Also see
Printer
Setup...
Error Messages
Shortcut Key [None]
Screen
This is a list of all of the error messages for this program. Each error message is associated with a number.
Press ESC to close this window
Error
enough
memory
(RAM)
Error
field
blank
Error
CASE.DAT
found
Error
Could
execute
COMMAND.COM
Error
Error
locating
print
Error
Could
Error
Could
preform
operation
Error
CASE.DAT
found
Error
Error
creating
writing
Error
Filename
USCONS.CFG
found
System and runtime errors
Runtime
Error
Setting
environmental
variable
Not enough memory
Error Message [Number 1]
Error
Messages
Not enough memory for this operation. Try to close unused open windows or other TSR's.
Solution: If there are some open windows on the screen try to close some of them. If your computer is using many TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs then try to remove some of them from the memory. You need to increase the available RAM on the computer.
You must enter a command
Error Message [Error 2]
Error
Messages
You must enter a command this field can't be left blank.
Solution: Enter a phrase or command. If you are using the register program and get this message the register program will not save the new changes. *
The USCONS.CFG file will not be changed.
The file CASE.DAT was not found
Error Message [Error 3]
Error
Messages
The filename CASE.DAT was not found. G
This file CASE.DAT was not found this is required for this operation. e
Solution: Create a
file. This file can be empty and
Save...
the changes Press the F2 key.
Could not execute the COMMAND.COM
Error Message [Error 4]
Error
Messages
Could not execute the COMMAND.COM p
The Command interpreter for this computer could not be ran. This will sometimes cause the system to lock up. Y
Solution: If you are using any other COMMAND.COM file other then MS-DOS's then sometimes this problem will occur. Also, if your system memory under 640K is to low sometimes the COMMAND.COM file can't be loaded. Try to remove some TSR's from the memory and then try it again. If this problem still happens then contact
Production
Software
File selected was not found for printing
Error Message [Error 5]
Error
Messages
Filename that you selected was not found for printing. Please check to make sure that the file is in the current environment path. W
Before you can print a file then you must select a file from one of the menu choices.
Could not open the help file US.HLP
Error Message [Error 6]
Error
Messages
The program could not find the main help file called US.HLP. Please check to see if the environmental table has been defined correctly, if you choose to use one. s
The command should read SET USCONS=DRIVE:\DIRECTORY where drive and directory are the location of the data files. E
Make sure that the help file is located in this selected directory.
Could not perform that operation
Error Message [Error 7]
Error
Messages
For safety reason the program has been blocked from this command. Please exit the program or try another command.
File CASE.DAT was not found.
Error Message [Error 8]
Error
Messages
The file that is need to proceed with this option was not found in the current path or environment settings. Check to see if the environment table has been defined correctly. /
Make sure that the path settings are correct.
Error writing or updating file
Error Message [Error 9]
Error
Messages
The file that was trying to be written encountered a error. Y
Make sure that the disk or diskette is not full and the write-protection is not active.
Filename USCONS.CFG was not found
Error Message [Error 10]
Error
Messages
Filename USCONS.CFG was not found...attempting to create a new file.
Solution: When the program starts if the file USCONS.CFG is not in the current directory a new file will automatically be created.
Runtime error #162
Error Message [Number 162]
Error
Messages
This error is usually caused due to a memory problem. Check to see if you have shelled to DOS in any of your programs.
Dictionary of terms
Shortcut Key [None]
Screen
Amerced
Penalized or punished according to the law. [Magna Carta]
Barons
The ones that held most of the land grants by the King. These were the people that forced the king to sign the Magna Carta. [Magna Carta] )
Bill of attainer
A law that punishes a specific person without the benefit of a trial. [U.S. Constitution]
Capitation
Another word for poll tax. [U.S. Constitution]
Chattels
An article of personable or moveable property as distinguished from ownership of land. Furniture, farm equipment and jewels are examples of chattels. [Magna Carta] )
Compact colonies
English colonies which, due to the religious beliefs of the colonist, set out to become self-governing colonies. Plymouth, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Haven were organized as compact colonies. 1
Continental Congress
From the years 1774-89 this was the federal legislature of the thirteen colonies and later of the United States. /
Corruption of blood
The punishment of a criminals by taking away inheritance rights. [U.S. Constitution]
Disparage
To speak of in a slighting way. [9th Amendment Constitution] )
Direct democracy
The direct vote of the towns people on every issue in a New England town meeting. '
Double jeopardy
Being tried twice for the same crime. [5th Amendment]
Disseised
To be deprived or to be dispossessed of a possession.
Distrained
Seized to satisfy a claim. %
Elastic clause
Article I, section 8, (necessary and proper clause) this gives the congress the power execute enumerated powers and is the basis for the implied power. [U.S. Constitution] %
Eminent domain
The right of the government to take private property for public use for fair compensation. +
Enumerated powers
Powers of the congress located in Article I section 8. [U.S. Constitution] '
Excommunication
An act, usually by the Pope or another church official, denying the sacraments either to specific individuals or to those living in a specific geographical area. +
Ex post facto law
A law punishing people for doing something that was not against the law when done. [U.S. Constitution]
Extradition
The returning of a person suspected of a crime from one state to another.
Freeman
A person not in slavery or one who possesses the rights or privileges of a citizen in a city or state. [Magna Carta]
Franchise
The right to vote (see Suffrage).
Forfeiture
The taking away a criminal's goods as a punishment for a crime. [U.S. Constitution]
Freeholder
A person who meets the property ownership qualification to vote.
Grievance
A complaint. [U.S. Constitution] and [Amendments] #
Great Charter
Another name for the Magna Carta [Magna Carta] #
Habeas corpus
An order requiring that a prisoner has been brought before a judge to determine if he or she is being lawfully held. [U.S. Constitution]
Imminent
A event that is about to happen immediately or in the near future. [U.S. Constitution]
Impeachment
To make an accusation against or accuse a public official with improper conduct in office before a proper tribunal. Anglo-Norman empecher to Late Latin impedicare, "to catch, entangle," [Constitution] %
Implied powers
The powers that Congress requires in order to execute its enumerated powers.
Impost
A tax on a good coming into a country. [U.S. Constitution]
Indictment
A formal charge by a grand jury accusing a person of a crime. 1
Joint stock colonies
Colonies that establish by a corporation. The first colonies in America, Plymouth, and Massachusetts Bay, were established by joint stock colonies. #
Laissez faire
An economic doctrine that opposed any form of government intervention in business. !
Magna Charta
Another name for Magna Carta latin means "great charter". [Magna Carta] /
Oath of Affirmation
This is the statement given by the newly elected President to the United States.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States." [Article II - U.S. Constitution].
Override
The power to overturn a presidential veto by two-thirds vote of both houses.
Papists
Another name for the Roman Catholics.
Petit jury
A jury that decides if a person is innocent of guilty of a crime.
Poll Tax
A tax levied on people often as a requirement for voting. [twenty-fourth amendment to the constitution] 3
President pro tempore
A member of the senate who is the presiding officer when the vice-president is absent. [U.S. Constitution]
Quorum
The number of persons, usually more than half, that must be present for a group to conduct its business. [U.S. Constitution]
Reprieve
A delay in carrying out the punishment, especially the death penalty, of a convicted criminal. [U.S. Constitution]
Socage
Feudal tenure of land by a tenant, in return for agricultural or other nonmilitary services or for payment of rent in money. [Magna Carta]
Scutage
Payment made in lieu of military service. [Magna Carta] 1
Separation of powers
The division of powers between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government.
Servitude
A state of subjection to an owner or a master. This is the Lack of personal freedom, as to act as one chooses. [Amendment 1 Sect 1] #
Stare decisis
The use of prior decisions to guide the decision making process of a court case.
Stile
A set or series of steps for crossing a fence or wall. [Articles of Confederation]
Suffragette
An advocate of a womans right to vote, especially in the United Kingdom.
Suffrage
The right or privilege of voting; the franchise. The exercise of such a right to vote. [Constitution]
Villain
A peasant of farm worker. [Magna Carta]
Voir dire
"Speak the truth" used in the process of asking usually informal questions to find bias opinions in people.
Writ
A legal paper or court order. [U.S. Constitution]
What is Shareware?
Shortcut Key [None]
screen
Shareware is the title for software that is licensed to the user for 30 days. After these 30 days the user must either purchase a copy of the software or remove it from the computer that it is installed on. This allows the user to see if they really need or like the software. If the user enjoys the software then they must register it. Otherwise, please remove it from the computer. With shareware you are entitled to distribute this software on a free basis to others as long as all of the documentation and files are included. Thank you and please support the shareware concept.
Address
Shortcut Key [None]
Register
Product
Production Software
P.O. Box 4643
Bryan Texas 77805-4643
Electronic Mail
70742,2511 CompuServe
MATJUS@DELPHI.COM Internet
Thank you for your support.
Print the Registration form
Shortcut Key [Alt-T]
Register
This option will print the registration form to the printer. Make sure that the printer has paper and is on-line. -
This will require 1 page of paper to print.
System Requirements
Shortcut Key [None]
Screen
U.S. Constitution is compatible with most networks including Novell NetWare (R) and other Networking software.
You must have DOS 2.0 or above and 390kb of RAM. A floppy drive 2-360K drives or 1 high density drives. A hard disk is recommended but is not required. <
This program may not work on some LCD and laptop displays.
File
Shortcut Key [Alt-F]
Screen
file...
Save...
as...
Print...
Alt-P
Printer
Setup...
Shell
Alt-D
Command
Alt-X
Open file...
Shortcut Key [F3]
The Open command displays the Open a File dialog box. In this dialog box you select the text file you want to open. &
The Open
File dialog box contains:
an input
box with a history list
a list
box to browse the directory
the standard [
Cancel
] button
Open action button
an information panel that describes the
information about the selected file
New
Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to create a new file. This can be used to create a custom file.
Unless otherwise specified the file will be saved with the CUS extension. If you enter SAMPLE the file will be saved as SAMPLE.CUS Y
When you are finished with editing the document then make sure that you
Save...
it.
Save...
Shortcut Key [F2]
This will save the file that you are working on. If the file that you are saving has not been saved then you must enter the new filename.
Dialog Box for Open File...
Save file as
Name
Enter the name
name of then
press <
Enter
SAMPLE.CUS
..\
Ok
File list
Cancel
Path
C:\USCONS\*.CUS
File info
SAMPLE.CUS 983 Mar 9, 92
date and time
last edited.
The valid file name must be eight characters or less. Plus, the three character extension. d
The characters [! @ # $ % & ^ * ( ) < > ,] are also not valid to use in the filename or extension.
Example: SAMPLE.CUS G
If you do not enter the CUS at the end then CUS will be added anyway.
Save as...
Shortcut Key [None]
This will save the file that you are working on. If the file that you are saving has not been saved then you must enter the new filename. This option will allow you to save the current file that you are working on under a different name. ]
The valid file name must be eight characters or less. Plus, the three character extension. d
The characters [! @ # $ % & ^ * ( ) < > ,] are also not valid to use in the filename or extension.
Example: TESTFILE.CUS
DOS Command
Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to enter a custom DOS command without having to exit the program. Some commands have been blocked to help prevent accidental erasing of program files. O
For example if you want to display all of the files then you can type DIR *.* L
To return from this option just press the <
Enter key until you return.
Shell to DOS
Shortcut Key [Alt-D]
With the Shell to DOS command, you can leave the program temporarily to perform a DOS command. S
To return to this program, type EXIT and then press <
Enter at the DOS prompt. 2
The DOS prompt will probably look like this C:\>
Exit
Shortcut key [Alt-X]
The Exit command terminates the U.S. Constitution program and returns you to the DOS prompt or your current operating system. g
If you have not saved any work you will be prompted to save the file before you can exit the program. 2
The DOS prompt will probably look like this C:\>
Edit
Shortcut Key [Alt-E]
screen
command
Shift-Del
Shift-Ins
Paste
Ctrl-Ins
Clipboard
Notepad
Alt-S
occurrence
Alt-N
Undo last command *
Shortcut key [None]
This option will allow you to undelete the last item that you deleted or typed over. :
This option is not 100% secure but is usually effective. Q
Make sure that you use this option of recovery as soon as you delete something.
Cut *
Shortcut key [Shift-Del]
This option will allow the user to cut or move the selected text and place it into the computers memory. `
You can click and drag the mouse or press the Shift and arrow keys (<- ->) to select the text. [
Warning: Anything that is stored in the memory will be erased when the program is exited.
Also see
and
Paste
Copy *
Shortcut key [Shift-Ins]
This option will allow the user to copy the selected text and place it into the computers memory. `
You can click and drag the mouse or press the Shift and arrow keys (<- ->) to select the text. [
Warning: Anything that is stored in the memory will be erased when the program is exited.
Also see
and
Paste
Paste *
Shortcut key [Ctrl-Ins]
This option will allow the user to place the text that was either cut or copied in the memory onto the selected area where the cursor is located.
Also see
and
Clipboard / Notepad
Shortcut key [None]
This option will allow the user to view the clipboard. The clipboard is the area where when you either cut or copy text it is placed in this location. e
Warning: Anything that is stored in the clipboard memory will be erased when the program is exited. Z
Use the
Reference
Library
press Alt-L to store information that is needed to be saved.
Find text *
Shortcut key [Alt-S]
This option will allow the user to search for a string or word inside of a document.
Find Text
Enter text to locate
[ ] Case sensitive search
[ ] Whole words only search
Ok
Cancel
Case sensitive search - will locate the exact text that you are looking for. If you are looking for MEN and you don't want it to stop at Men then select this option.
Whole words only search - will locate the entire word instead of a partial word. If you wanted to find Men instead of stopping at the word A[men]dments.
Next occurrence *
Shortcut key [Alt-N]
Hold down the Alt key and press the letter N for the next occurrence. r
This option will allow the user to find the next occurrence of text that appears inside of the current document. V
This option will save time and allow the user to search through the entire document.
Constitution
Shortcut Key [Alt-C]
screen
Complete
Constitution
Preamble
(Summary)
Article
(Congress)
Article
(Executive)
Article
(Judiciary)
Article
(States)
Article
(Amending)
Article
(Supremacy)
Article
(Ratify)
Constitutional
Outline
Constitution
History
Landmark
Clauses
Amendments
Print...
Shortcut Key [Alt-P]
This option will allow you to print a document. The default setting for this is 64 line's a page and can't be changed.
If you wish to print a document that is not listed here then you must use the cut and paste features. Then select the text that you wish to print then copy the text to the Reference
Library. Then save the changes and select Print Reference library from the Print... menu choice. q
If you wish to cancel this operation then press the ESC key or use the mouse to click on the [
Cancel
] button. i
If you wish to change the printer port refer the owners manual or
Printer
Setup...
for this feature.
Number of Pages to Print
Document Name (Constitution) Page(s)
Amendments All (U.S. Constitution) 7
Amendments (1-6) 1
Amendments (7-12) 2
Amendments (13-19) 2
Amendments (20-26) 3
Amendment Outline (1-26) 2
Article I (U.S. Constitution) 6
Article II (U.S. Constitution) 3
Article III (U.S. Constitution) 1
Article IV (U.S. Constitution) 1
Article V (U.S. Constitution) 1
Article VI (U.S. Constitution) 1
Article VII (U.S. Constitution) 1
Document Names Page(s)
Articles of Confederation 5
Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) 2
Constitution of the United States 17
Declaration of Independence 4
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 4
Magna Carta 9
Mayflower Compact 1
Monroe Doctrine (Monroe) 1
Preamble (U.S. Constitution) 1
Presidents of the United States 1
Other Great documents... Pages(s)
Communist Manifesto 17
Declaration of Taking of Arms 5
Declaration of Rights of Man 2
Emancipation Proclamation 2
Federalist #10 (Monroe) 5
Federalist #51 (Monroe) 4
Proclamation of Neutrality 1
Treaty of Paris 4
Virginia Declaration of Rights 2
Printer Setup...
Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to change the destination of the printer.
Dialog Box for Printer Setup...
Printer Setup
Select the printer port
( ) Parallel port LPT1
Click the
( ) Parallel port LPT2
mouse
( ) Serial port COM1
here to
select
Enter the file to print to
the port.
Cancel
Help
[Enter the file to print to]
If you decide to print to a file then enter the name of the file. Remember the longest DOS file name is limited to 10 characters (XXXXXXXX.XXX). The path can be any length less then 128 characters. .
Press the [
] button to save the changes. 5
Press the [
Cancel
] button to abort the changes.
Preamble
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will display the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. This option can not be searched, but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
Constitution to search for keywords in this document. U
The preamble of the U.S. Constitution is the overview or a summary of the document. U
The name of this file is PREAMBLE.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Complete Constitution *
Shortcut Key [F4]
Constitution
This is the complete constitution document. This file contains all of the articles and amendments. M
This file can be searched by pressing Alt-S key and the Alt-N key for next. V
The name of this file is CON_ALL.DAT
To print this you need 17 pieces of paper
Other Constitutions
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This is the option that will allow the user to use custom constitutions for the States or Countries that they live in or are interested in.
For a list of all the other Constitutions see the file ORDER.USD and this will contain a list of all of the other files that you can order. 5
This option is only available for registered users.
Article I
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will allow the user to view the 1st article of the U.S. Constitution of the United States of America. This option can't be searched but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
constitution to search for keywords in this document. X
Article one of the U.S. Constitution covers the powers and restraints of the congress. V
The name of this file is ARTICLE1.DAT
To print this you need 6 pieces of paper
Article II
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will allow the user to view the 2nd article of the U.S. Constitution. This option can't be searched but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
constitution to search for keywords in this document. C
Article two of the U.S. Constitution covers the Executive branch. V
The name of this file is ARTICLE2.DAT
To print this you need 3 pieces of paper
Article III
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will allow the user to view the 3rd article of the U.S. Constitution. This option can't be searched but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
constitution to search for keywords in this document. @
Article three of the constitution covers the Judiciary branch. U
The name of this file is ARTICLE3.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Article IV
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will allow the user to view the 4th article of the U.S. Constitution. This option can't be searched but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
constitution to search for keywords in this document. `
Article four of the U.S. Constitution covers the relationship of the States to the government. U
The name of this file is ARTICLE4.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Article V
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will allow the user to view the 5th article of the U.S. Constitution. This option can't be searched but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
constitution to search for keywords in this document. ]
Article five of the U.S. Constitution covers the process of amending the U.S. Constitution. U
The name of this file is ARTICLE5.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Article VI
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will allow the user to view the 6th article of the U.S. Constitution. This option can't be searched but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
constitution to search for keywords in this document. \
Article six of the U.S. Constitution covers the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. U
The name of this file is ARTICLE6.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Article VII
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This option will allow the user to view the 7th article of the U.S. Constitution. This option can't be searched but can be viewed. H
Use the Complete
constitution to search for keywords in this document. _
Article seven of the U.S. Constitution covers the process of ratifying the U.S. Constitution. U
The name of this file is ARTICLE7.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Constitutional Outline
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This is the outline of the U.S. Constitution. This gives a brief explanation of each of the sections of the constitution. P
Press the [
] button with the mouse or press Enter to clear the dialog box. `
Refer to the Amendment
Outline for detailed information of the Amendments of the Constitution.
U.S. Constitution History
Shortcut Key [None]
Constitution
This is the information on the history of the U.S. Constitution. This gives a brief explanation of who, what, how, and when the constitution formed. U
Press the [
] button with the mouse or press <
Enter to clear the dialog box. T
The name of this file is HISTORY.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Landmark Clauses and Amendments
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This file can be searched by using the Alt-S and Alt-N keys.
This is the file with a list of all of the important clauses and amendments that are used in the U.S. Constitution and other documents. U
The name of this file is CLAUSES.DAT
To print this you need 2 pieces of paper
Amendments
Shortcut Key [Alt-A]
screen
Amendments
Rights
(1-10)
Amendments
(1-6)
Amendments
(7-12)
Amendments
(13-19)
Amendments
(20-26)
Amendment
Outline
Amendments
All Amendments *
Shortcut Key [F5]
Amendments
This is the complete listing of U.S. Constitutional amendments document. This file contains all of the amendments. This file can be searched by pressing the Alt-S key and Alt-N for next. U
This will allow the user to view all of the 26 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. V
The name of this file is AMEND_AL.DAT
To print this you need 7 pieces of paper
Bill of Rights (1-10)
Shortcut Key [None]
Amendments
This is the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitutional. This file contains all of the first ten amendments. This file can't be searched, but will be opened to the viewer. H
Use the All
Amendments choice to search for keywords in this document. U
The name of this file is BRIGHTS.DAT
To print this you need 2 pieces of paper
Amendments (1-6)
Shortcut Key [None]
Amendments
This is the listing of amendments one through six of the U.S. Constitution. This file can't be searched, but will be opened to the viewer. H
Use the All
Amendments choice to search for keywords in this document. S
The name of this file is AMEND1.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Amendments (7-12)
Shortcut Key [None]
Amendments
This is the listing of amendments seven through twelve of the U.S. Constitution. This file can't be searched, but will be opened to the viewer. H
Use the All
Amendments choice to search for keywords in this document. T
The name of this file is AMEND2.DAT
To print this you need 2 pieces of paper
Amendments (13-19)
Shortcut Key [None]
Amendments
This is the listing of amendments thirteen through nineteen of the U.S. Constitution. This file can't be searched, but will be opened to the viewer. H
Use the All
Amendments choice to search for keywords in this document. T
The name of this file is AMEND3.DAT
To print this you need 2 pieces of paper
Amendments (20-26)
Shortcut Key [None]
Amendments
This is the listing of amendments twenty through twenty-six of the U.S. Constitution. This file can't be searched, but will be opened to the viewer. H
Use the All
Amendments choice to search for keywords in this document. T
The name of this file is AMEND4.DAT
To print this you need 3 pieces of paper
Amendment Outline
Shortcut Key [None]
Amendments
This is the outline of the Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. This gives a brief explanation of each of the Amendments of the Constitution. W
Refer to the Constitutional
Outline for detailed information of the the Constitution. V
The name of this file is AMENDOUT.DAT
To print this you need 2 pieces of paper
Quiz on Amendments
Shortcut Key [None]
Amendments
This is a quiz on some of the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. There are 20 questions that are asked to the user. ]
Enter the number of the answer to the question then press the <
Enter key when finished. -
To quit this option press Q then <
Enter *
The filename for this option is QUIZ.EXE
Reference
Shortcut Key [Alt-R]
screen
Magna
Carta
Mayflower
Compact
Fundamental
Orders
Articles
Confederation
Declaration
Independence
Monroe
Doctrine
Other
Great
Documents...
Document
Timeline
court
case...
History
court
cases
Presidents
United
States
Outline
Government
United
States
Reference
Library
Alt-L
Freeform Database help screen
This is the area of the program where you can add and edit information on certain court cases.
Magna Carta *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the complete document for the Magna Carta. This file can be searched by pressing the Alt-S key and Alt-N for next.
The Magna Carta was the document that contained sixty-three rules that limited the power to the king. This document was created on June 15, 1215. This document is one of the most famous British constitutional documents. S
The name of this file is MAGNA.DAT
To print this you need 9 pieces of paper
Mayflower Compact *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the complete document for the Mayflower Compact. This file can be searched by pressing the Alt-S key and Alt-N key for next.
The Mayflower Compact was the document that stated the colonist rights. This document was signed in 1620 on board the Mayflower ship. T
The name of this file is MFLOWER.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the complete document for the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. This file can be searched by pressing the Alt-S key and Alt-N for next. |
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut document was the Constitution for the New World. This document was written in 1639. R
The name of this file is FCON.DAT
To print this you need 4 pieces of paper
Articles of Confederation *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the complete text to the Articles of Confederation. The file can be searched by pressing the Alt-S and Alt-N for next.
This document was known as the first known constitution of the United States. This document was drafted on November 15, 1777 and ratified in 1781 by the Continental Congress. This gave the citizens of the 13 states freedom and independence. U
The name of this file is ARTCONF.DAT
To print this you need 5 pieces of paper
Declaration of Independence *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the complete document for the Declaration of Independence. This file can be searched by pressing the Alt-S and Alt-N key for next.
The Declaration of Independence was the document that separated the 13 colonies from Great Britain forming the United States. This documents was signed on July 4, 1776 by representatives of the thirteen colonies. Q
The name of this file is DEC.DAT
To print this you need 4 pieces of paper
Monroe Doctrine *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the complete document for the Monroe Doctrine. This file can be searched by pressing the Alt-S key and Alt-N for next.
The Monroe Doctrine was the document that stated the rules for European colonization. This document was presented to congress on December 2, 1823 by president James Monroe. S
The name of this file is MONROE.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Other Great Documents... *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the listing of other documents that can be opened to the editor. You can search by pressing the Alt-S key or the Alt-N key for next. E
(Click the mouse here to select)
) 1. Document name
Also, you can enter the number of each choice that you want to use. q
If you wish to cancel this operation then press the ESC key or use the mouse to click on the [
Cancel
] button.
Other Great documents... Pages(s)
Communist Manifesto 17
Declaration of Taking of Arms 5
Declaration of Rights of Man 2
Emancipation Proclamation 2
Federalist #10 (Monroe) 5
Federalist #51 (Monroe) 4
Proclamation of Neutrality 1
Treaty of Paris 4
Virginia Declaration of Rights 2
Document Timeline
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is the timeline for the documents that are listed in this program. This gives the date of the document. The documents are listed in the menu in the order that they were written. X
For more information about the documents refer to each of the documents that you open. /
To clear this screen press the [
] button.
Case Description
Shortcut Key [None]
court
case...
This field is limited to 73 characters of text. ,
This is the description of the court case. }
If you need more space to write the court case description. Then select History
court
case from the Reference menu choice.
Add court case...
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This option will allow the user to add a court case the to History court cases section. The first box will prompt you for the type of case that it is. P
You can press the first letter of the type of case instead of using the mouse.
Type of Court case Press this key
Local or County court case
L
State court case
S
Federal court case
F
Enter the name of the court case and the date. D
Press N or click the mouse inside of the box to select the option.
Case name and date
Wells vs. Fargo - September 1, 1993
When finished press the [
] button.
Also see History
court
cases
History court cases *
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This option will be opened to the editor. You can search for a keyword by using the Alt-S key and Alt-N for next. P
This option will allow the user to view Federal, State, and Local court cases.
Also see Add
court
case... S
The name of this file is CASE.DAT
To print this you will need several pages
Presidents of United States
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This file can't be searched but can be opened to the viewer.
This is the file with a list of all of the presidents of the United States. The Presidents that have a
beside the name mean that at the time that this program was updated this president was still alive. S
The name of this file is LEADER.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
The United States Flag
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This file can't be searched, but will be opened to the viewer. 3
This is the flag of the United States of America. m
The United States flag contains 50 stars and thirteen stripes. The U.S. flag was designed by Betsy Ross. S
The name of this file is USFLAG.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Outline of U.S. Government
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This file can't be searched, but will be opened to the viewer. H
This is the outline of the United States government and it's branches. S
The name of this file is GOVOUT.DAT
To print this you need 1 piece of paper
Reference Library *
Shortcut Key [Alt-L]
Reference
The reference library is a special menu choice that is used by the user to view and store personal data or data that is being used for any other reason. V
The name of this file is LIBRARY.DAT
To print this you will need several pages
Custom Document One
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is a option for the registered users of this program. This will add a custom document to the menu bar. This is a advanced feature and the U.S. Constitution program manual will document how to perform this procedure.
Custom Document Two
Shortcut Key [None]
Reference
This is a option for the registered users of this program. This will add a custom document to the menu bar. This is a advanced feature and the U.S. Constitution program manual will document how to perform this procedure.
Window
Shortcut Key [Alt-W]
screen
Ctrl-F4
Ctrl-F5
Cascade
windows
windows
Close
window
Alt-F3
Screen
Saver
Zoom ( in / out)
Shortcut Key [Ctrl-F4]
Window
This option will allow the user to zoom the current window. This option is useful if you want to view the current document in a full screen mode.
C:\USCONS\FILENAME
_
the cursor Zoom
Current cursor position
Click and drag mouse
here to size the window
Size or move
Shortcut Key [Ctrl-F5]
Window
This option will allow the user to move the window around on the screen. This option is useful if you want to view the current document in a split screen mode.
Click and hold here
with the mouse to move
C:\USCONS\FILENAME
_
Zoom
Current cursor position
Click and drag mouse
here to size the window
Cascade windows
Shortcut Key [None]
Window
The cascade option will be used if you have more then one window open and you want to view the windows in a layered manner. You must open the windows before you can use this option. '
Example of a window in cascade mode:
C:\USCONS\FILENAME
C:\USCONS\FILENAME
If there are more then two windows then it will keep stacking the documents.
Tile windows
Shortcut Key [None]
Window
The tile option will be used if you have several windows open and you want to view them stacked on top of one another. You must open the windows before you can use this option. $
Example of a window in Tile mode:
C:\USCONS\FILENAME
Inactive Window
C:\USCONS\FILENAME
-
Active window
If there are more then two windows then it will keep stacking the documents.
Close
Shortcut Key [Alt-F3]
Window
Choose Close to close the active window. c
To close the box press the ALT-F3 or click the mouse button in the top left corner of the window.
(Click the mouse here to close)
U.S. Constitution
Screen Saver
Shortcut Key [F9]
Window
This option will engage the screen saver this option is useful if you are going to away from your computer for awhile. This will prevent the monitor from burning in and causing damage to the screen. T
Once the screen saver has been engaged the press any key to return to the program.
Help
Shortcut Key [Alt-H]
screen
contents
Program
manual
Shift-F1
Support
Information
Register
Program
About
Help Contents
Shortcut Key [F1]
This option will allow the user to view the pop-up help screen. This screen is useful for the purpose of getting quick access to a help topic. e
Press the Tab key to move from field to field of use the mouse and double click on the menu choice. G
Once you have the selected item highlighted press the <
Enter key.
Program manual
Shortcut Key [Shift-F1]
This option will open the program manual to the editor. You can search the editor by using the Alt-S and the Alt-N for next. To Print the document then you can press the Alt-P key. q
If you order a printed manual it will contain more information and will not be the same as this program manual. U
The name of this file is USCONS.DOC
To print this you need 20 pieces of paper
Support Information
Shortcut Key [None]
This will give the user all of the information that is required to register and get technical support for this product. Please send or E-MAIL questions to Production
Software. U
If you wish to register this program then print and mail the REGISTER.TXT document. ,
Press the [
] button when you are done.
Register Program
Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to register the program with the password given by
Production
Software
. This option if successful will allow the user to have a registered version of this program and this menu choice will disappear.
As a registered user the screens at the beginning and at the end will quit beeping and asking you to register. And the Register Program menu choice will disappear for the Help menu.
About
Shortcut Key [None]
When you choose the About command from the Help menu, a dialog box appears, showing copyright and software version information. W
To close the box press the <
Enter key, or click the [
] button with the mouse.
(Click the mouse here to close)
About U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Help on Open a File Dialog Box
The Open a File dialog box contains an input box, a file
list, a file information panel, the standard button [
Cancel
], one other action button (Open), plus a history list that's attached to the Name
inputbox. p
Name
*.CUS
The Name input box is where you enter the name of the file to load, or the filename mask to use as a filter for the Files list box (for example, *.CUS). s
Files
100193.CUS
SAMPLE.CUS
..\
The Files list box lists the names of files in the current directory that match the file-name mask in the Name input box, plus the parent directory and all subdirectories.
C:\USCONS\*.CUS
SAMPLE.CUS 98,210 Jul 14,1990 12:00pm
The File information panel shows the path name, file name, date, time, and size of the selected file.
Name
*.CUS
The Name input box is where you enter the name of the file to load, or the filename mask to use as a filter for the Files list box (for example, *.CUS).
Files
100193.CUS
SAMPLE.CUS
..\
The Files list box lists the names of files in the current directory that match the file-name mask in the Name input box, plus the parent directory and all subdirectories.
C:\USCONS\*.CUS
SAMPLE.CUS 98,210 Jul 14,1990 12:00pm
The File information panel shows the path name, file name, date, time, and size of the selected file. =
None of the items on this information panel are selectable.
[ Open ]
The Open button opens a new window and places the selected text file in that window.
[ Cancel ]
If you choose Cancel, nothing changes and no action occurs, and the dialog box is put away this is the same as abort. O
ESC will always cancel a dialog box, even if a Cancel button does not appear.
[ Open ]
In the Open a File dialog box, if you choose the Open button U.S. Constitution opens a new file viewer and places the selected file in that window.
[ Ok ]
screen
This button is usually used only when there is one menu choice. This button will usually close the current box.
Help on the Program Message
This option is used to inform you that if you save changes the document will be changes permanently. If you make changes on the document and want to save the changes the select Yes to save changes. If you do not want to save changes then select No. |
Press Alt-S to Search and Alt-N for Next
Press Alt-P to Print the current file
Press Alt-F3 to Close the current window
* Means that you can save changes, search,
and edit the document.
Press the ESC key or click on the [
] button to close this box.
Change the video mode of the program
If you wish to use this program in another video mode then you can use the /M, /B, or /C command at startup. This can be done from a menu or a batch file. W
/M Mono video
/B Black and White for LCD
/C Color CGA/VGA monitor 43-50 lines mode
Type USCONS /M, USCONS /B, or USCONS /C
USCONS without any toggles will force normal color video operation. !
Press ESC to clear this screen.
Main help screen
Dictionary
Welcome to the U.S. Constitution 3.1 for DOS. Use the Tab key then press <
Enter or click the mouse twice to select your choice.
Reference
Window
Constitution
Amendments
Register
Support
Index
System
Requirements
Error
Messages
** Please do not make illegal copies **
Help on the Program Message
The file that you tried to save was updated and saved successfully. Press the <
Enter key or any other key to continue. 6
The updated data has been saved to the file CASE.DAT {
To view the court case that you just added then select the Reference menu choice and then select
History
court
cases
Shortcut Key [Alt-R,H]
Setting the environmental variable...
To set up a environmental table you need to know where you have installed the U.S. Constitution Software. g
You can add the following command into the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You can also type it at the DOS prompt.
SET USCONS=drive\directory
Where drive\directory are the drive and the directory where the program is installed.
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