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U.S. Constitution and Great Documents
Version 3.0 for DOS
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User's Guide - Shareware version
Copyright (C) 1992-93 Production Software
All Rights Reserved
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DISCLAIMER
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Software Disclaimer - License - DIL │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
This Software is provided "AS IS," there are no warranties,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchant ability and fitness for a particular
purpose, and all such warranties are expressly and specifically
disclaimed. Neither Production Software nor anyone else who has
been involved in the creation, production, or delivery of this
software shall be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential,
or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use
such software even if Production Software has been advised of the
possibility of such damages of claims.
Any reproduction of this software other then specified below,
without the written consent of the author is forbidden and
prohibited by law. Once you register this software only one
computer or user is licensed to this program per license. If you
are going to use this on a network you must purchase a network
license. You are allowed to make copies of this program for a
backup for your own personal use but not to give to others. If
you wish to have the complete program documentation for this
program them you must purchase a copy of the manual for $5.00
(plus any applicable tax).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Documentation Outline and Table of Contents │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Program Unique Search term
Topic Press Alt-S then Enter
Software Disclaimer-License................................... DIL
Getting Started............................................... GTS
Start-up Toggles.............................................. SUT
Keyboard Template............................................. KBT
Program Legend (Menu and Text)................................ LND
Program Description........................................... POD
Revision of program........................................... ROP
New features of version 3.0................................... FET
System Requirements........................................... RQM
Distribution.................................................. DTB
What do you get as a registered user?......................... RUS
U.S. Constitution Version 3.0 (Main Screen)................... MAS
Text Window (Editor and Viewer)............................... TWV
Editing the data files for your usage......................... EDF
Adding other documents to your program........................ AOD
Upper menu choices............................................ UMC
Lower menu choices............................................ LMC
Editing the U.S. Constitution configuration file.............. ECF
Technical Support (Help document)............................. TSP
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GETTING STARTED
┌───────────────────────┐
│ Getting Started - GTS │
└───────────────────────┘
This option covers the steps that are required to get the program
up and running on a stand alone PC or a Network.
To in the U.S. Constitution simply type the following commands.
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FLOPPY AND HARDDISK SETUP
WARNING - If you install this program over a older version of the
U.S. Constitution the file CASE.DAT will be overwritten. This
will cause you to loose any cases that you have added to this
document to be lost.
Add the following to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
SET USCONS=path
Where path is the DRIVE:\DIRECTORY
Do not use the \ at the end of the path string.
For example if the program documents are located in the USCONS
directory off of the C Drive then type:
SET USCONS=C:\USCONS
1) Place the diskette into the drive that you choose to use.
2) Log to the selected drive (A:) or (B:) then press (Enter).
3) Once at the A:\> or B:\> prompt type (USCONS) then press
(Enter).
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NETWORK SETUP
Add the following to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
SET USCONS=path
Where path is the DRIVE:\DIRECTORY
Do not use the \ at the end of the path string.
For example if the program documents are located in the USCONS
directory on the G Drive then type:
SET USCONS=G:\USCONS
Make sure that all of the users on this software have access to
change the following files:
USCONS.CNT <- Keeps track of the times that the program is used
CASE.DAT <- Landmark court cases.
LIBRARY.DAT <- Reference and Library file.
To run the program type G:\USCONS\USCONS then <Enter>
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START-UP TOGGLES
┌────────────────────────┐
│ Start-up Toggles - SUT │
└────────────────────────┘
The U.S. Constitution has several start-up options to allow better
compatibility for all systems.
Type USCONS /Toggle to activate the toggle.
USCONS Without any toggles will start the program in normal
color mode used with VGA and CGA.
USCONS /? Display the start-up toggles and Information.
USCONS /M Mono-Graphics mode.
USCONS /B Black and White video mode.
Only one toggle can be issued at one time.
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KEYBOARD TEMPLATE
┌─────────────────────────┐
│ Keyboard Template - KBT │
└─────────────────────────┘
Context sensitive Help F1 To Find text (Locate text) ALT-S
Save the Current file F2 Repeat search for next occurrence ALT-N
Open a saved file F3 To Exit the program to DOS ALT-X
Constitution (Complete) F4 Reference Library ALT-L
Amendments (Complete) F5 Program manual Shift-F1
Menu (Top) F10 Zoom the current window Ctrl-F4
Size window Ctrl-F5 Cut selected text Shift-Del
Close window Alt-F3 Copy selected text Shift-Ins
Screen Saver F9 Paste selected text Ctrl-Ins
Print... Alt-P Shell to DOS Alt-D
Ctrl-Page Up goes to top of the document
Ctrl-Page Down goes to bottom of the document
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DOCUMENTATION LEGEND
┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Program Legend (Menu and Text) - LND │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ * this symbol means that this option can be changed,│
│ edited, and saved changes will remain permanent. │
│ This is required to run a search. │
│ │
│ [ ] this symbol means that the definition or │
│ additional information to this word found in the │
│ brace is found in the dictionary under the │
│ Reference menu selection. │
│ │
│ ( ) this symbol means that this is what you are │
│ instructed to type exactly as seen in the braces. │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
┌───────────────────────────┐
│ Program Description - POD │
└───────────────────────────┘
The U.S. Constitution is used to help anyone that is interested in
learning more about the U.S. Constitution and other great
documents. Also, great for students, teachers, lawyers, and
others that are interested in having the Constitution and other
great documents at a moments notice. The best part of this
program is the fact that this you can have easy and quick
reference to almost any part of the Constitution or other
important legal documents.
You can either view them on the screen or go straight to the
printer. The print screen and other keyboard functions work
inside of the program. This program offers sound the internal
speaker of your computer will be adequate. This program is the
upgraded version for U.S. Constitution version 1.x and 2.0 for
DOS. Use the file that is titled FILE_ID.DIZ for network and
BBS descriptions.
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REVISION OF PROGRAM
┌───────────────────────────┐
│ Revision of program - ROP │
└───────────────────────────┘
Version Date and changes
1.0 January 1, 1991
First beta release (never released public)
1.1 March 3, 1991
First public release (worked on color monitors only)
1.1b April 22, 1991
Second public release upgrade. Corrected several problems
in the display options and program
2.0 May 19, 1993
Program was totally re-written from bottom up. Third
public release. Many new features and options.
Built in mouse support and multiple monitor support
Built in text editor to edit and save custom information
Landmark (History) court cases
Monroe Doctrine, Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta,
Emancipation Proclamation, Declaration of Independence
The United States Flag (Information and flag)
Pop-up outlines on the Constitution and Amendments
2.01 October 1, 1993
Upgrade to (Version 2.0) the documents were fixed for
several errors there was no change in the main program.
Enhanced help screen with ability to search for topic
easier.
Correction to Presidents file and other documents.
3.0 November 10, 1993
New revision into beta. Corrected several bugs in the
main program. Added Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
documents and enhanced many of the program features.
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NEW FEATURES
┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ New features for version 3.0 - FET │
└────────────────────────────────────┘
Enhanced and added details in all of the documents in the
reference area.
Context sensitive help and on-line help.
Special section on the history on the U.S. Constitution.
State Constitution menu option.
Enhanced U.S. Constitution and New State flag option.
Added Fundamental Orders of Connecticut text to the program.
Added the Articles of Confederation text to the program.
Reference Library to keep important fact and notes.
Fixed the DOS 6.20's Doublespace and Stacker problems.
Configured the program to use environmental tables for Network.
The DOS Command feature has been enhanced for safety and features.
Customizeable menu and ability to add documents to menu.
Ability to convert into many word processing formats without
re-formatting.
Re-assigned some of the short-cut keys for easier use.
Increased the memory for the use on more open windows at one time.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
┌───────────────────────────┐
│ System Requirements - RQM │
└───────────────────────────┘
United Stated Constitution should run on a IBM PC, XT, AT, or 100%
compatible with a 8088-86, 286, 386, or 486 processor 550k bytes
free drive space, 640k of base RAM memory, and DOS 3.3 to DOS 6.2
A mouse is recommended but is not required. The U.S.
Constitution Version 3.0 will support most monitors including CGA,
EGA, VGA, SVGA, or monochrome. And 550,000 of free drive space or
greater is also required.
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DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Distribution of this program - DTB │
└────────────────────────────────────┘
Feel free to distribute this program on a free basis. Distribution
includes BBS's, making copies for friends to preview, and any
other way of spreading this program around. Providing that you
distribute all of the files that came with the original version of
the program. Please delete the file called USCONS.CFG this file
contains the password for the registered user.
The file USCONS.DIZ gives a description of the program to give for
a Sysop of a BBS. Please include all files if you use compression
then call the file USCON3.[zip,arj,arc] or whatever compression
you are using.
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WHAT YOU GET AS A REGISTERED USER?
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ What do you get as a registered user? - RUS │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
This program is a shareware program. Shareware is user supported
software. Shareware is software that enables you to use before
you buy, allowing you to make a fail safe investment in you
software selection. Shareware is good for thirty (30) days after
you first use the program for the first time. Shareware allows
the user to download from the comfort of their own computer
usually not having to leave your house. As the programmer of this
software program, I am offering this program for a small fee of
$5.00 (plus any tax) per copy to help cover some of the
programming cost. This registration fee is very nominal for the
cost of other programs of comparable value. Please register this
program.
(1) Information on other programs from Production Software.
(2) Supporting the Shareware concept and Production Software.
(3) The password to change Un-Registered Version to Registered
Version and prevent the program from beeping upon start and
exit.
First Screen - Un-Registered Version to you Name or Company
Screen Saver - Un-Registered Version to Registered Version
Closing Screen - The Address and beep will disappear
About - The about screen will also display registered version
(4) Information on upgrades, troubleshooting, technical support,
and Beta Testing.
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MAIN SCREEN
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ U.S. Constitution Version 3.0 (Main Screen) - MAS │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help
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F1 Help F2 Save Alt-F3 Close F4 Constitution F5 Amendments
Menu Selection
To select the program menu choose one of the following methods
Using the Mouse - Click once on the area that you wish to select
at the top of screen.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Using the Keyboard - Press the F10 key then arrow key to selected
menu choice then press enter.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Press the ALT-F key for File menu
Press the ALT-E key for Edit menu
Press the ALT-C key for Constitution menu
Press the ALT-A key for Amendments menu
Press the ALT-R key for Reference menu
Press the ALT-W key for Window menu
Press the ALT-H key for Help menu
The area that you select must have a red letter.
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TEXT WINDOW
┌───────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Text Window (Editor and Viewer) - TWV │
└───────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────── This will close the current
│ window or type [Alt+F3].
│ ┌──── The current directory
│ │ and filename
│ │ that is open.
╔═[ ]════════════════ C:\USCONS\FILENAME════════════════[ ]═══╗
║_ ║
║└──── the cursor Minimize or Maximize ───┘ ║
║ (Press the Insert key for typeover) ║
║ ║
║ ┌─── Current position of the cursor ║
║ │ ║
║ ║
╚═*══1:1══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
│
└────── This symbol will appear if the text has been edited
and the changes have not yet been saved.
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EDITING THE DATA FILES
┌────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Editing the data files for usage - EDF │
└────────────────────────────────────────┘
You can edit the data files for your own personal use. You might
want to do this so that you can make notes for yourself in certain
parts of the program. To edit a data file press F3 you will see
a box that you can enter the filename inside of.
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ADDING DOCUMENTS TO THE PROGRAM
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Adding other documents to your program - AOD │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
You can add other documents to your program. The first step is
that the document needs to be in ASCII format or DOS text format.
This feature can be useful if you have many documents that you
want to have quick access to without having to leave the program.
If the file is saved in Word Perfect format then you can use the
Word Perfect command called CONVERT.EXE to convert from Word
Perfect to ASCII. Refer to Word Perfect documentation for the use
of this feature.
1. Make sure that the document is in the same directory as the
USCONS.EXE file.
2. Rename the file from what it was called to have a .CUS
extension. Use DOS's REN command to do this. Type REN
OLDFILE.EXT NEWFILE.CUS where OLDFILE.EXT is the old data file
name that you want to rename. You can leave the file with the
same name, just change the extension to CUS.
3. Once the file has been renamed then start the program, type
USCONS. Once the program has started press F3 then type the
name of the document. See the file called SAMPLE.CUS for a
example. You can also use the mouse to select [File] then
[Open file...F3] then click once on the file and select Open.
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ADDING DOCUMENTS TO MENU CHOICES
You can add documents to the menu in the U.S. Constitution version
3.0 or greater. The file that contains the menu choices is called
USCONS.CFG and must be located in the same directory as the
USCONS.EXE file.
Layout of the configuration file.
User or Company Name <- Name displayed on startup
Register code <- Password for registered users
Custom document name 1 <- Document title number one
Custom document path 1 <- Location and name of file
Custom document name 2 <- Document title number two
Custom document path 2 <- Location and name of file
Constitution name 1 <- Extra constitution name one
Constitution path 1 <- Location and name of file
Constitution name 2 <- Extra constitution name two
Constitution path 2 <- Location and name of file
Constitution name 3 <- Extra constitution name three
Constitution path 3 <- Location and name of file
Constitution name 4 <- Extra constitution name four
Constitution path 4 <- Location and name of file
Custom documents will appear in the Reference menu choice. And
the Constitutions will appear on the Constitution menu choice.
Use the ~ ~ around the letter that you want to be hot keyed. This
letter will be red.
To edit a document press F3 then type USCONS.CFG then press Enter
Example of adding a menu choice called Texas Constitution to the
Constitution menu and Employee manual to the Reference menu
choice.
╔═[ ]═══════════ C:\USCONS\USCONS.CFG ══════════════╗
║Production Software ║
║Password ║
║~E~mployee Manual ║
║C:\USCONS\EMPLOYEE.TXT ║
║ ║
║ ║
║~T~exas Constitution ║
║C:\USCONS\TEXAS.DAT ║
║ ║
╚═══1:1═════════════════════════════════════════════╝
If the documents are to large then they might need to be broken
into
two different documents.
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UPPER MENU CHOICES
┌──────────────────────────┐
│ Upper menu choices - UMC │
└──────────────────────────┘
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
└─────── Menu Choice [File] Shortcut Key [Alt+F]
File
┌────────────────────────┐
│ Open File... F3 │ <───────────────┐
│ New │ │
│ Save... F2 │ │
│ Save as... │ │
├────────────────────────┤ │
│ Print... Alt-P │ │
│ Printer Setup... │ │
├────────────────────────┤ │
│ Shell to DOS Alt-D │ │ Dialog Box
│ DOS Command │ │ Open File...
├────────────────────────┤ │
│ Exit Alt-X │ │
└────────────────────────┘ ╔═[ ]══ Open a custom file ═══╗
║ Name ║
┌────────> ║ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌─────┐║
│ ║ └──────────────────┘ │Open │║
Enter the name of the file to ║ Files─────────────┐ └─────┘║
║ │..\ │ ┌──────┐║
║ │ │ │Cancel│║
║ │ │ └──────┘║
║ └─────────────────┘ ║
The directory and filename ───> ║ C:\USCONS\*.CUS ║
Date of directory and file ───> ║.. Directory December 12,90 ║
╚═════════════════════════════╝
[Open File...] Shortcut Key [F3]
This option will allow you to open, edit, or
view any ASCII text file the current
directory. This feature will automatically
list all of the files with the *.CUS
extension. The CUS extension represents a
custom file. This feature of the program is
useful in the organization and document
management. You can cut data from the other
program documents or to keep personal
information filed by certain file names. Also
this option is accessible by pressing the F3
key or use the mouse to click on Lower Menu
choice F3 Open.
If you are looking for a file in a long list
of files you can press the first letter of the
file that you are looking for and the cursor
will jump to that letter in the file list.
For example if you want to open a file that is
called SAMPLE.CUS the press the S key and this
will display the first file that starts with
the letter S.
[New] Shortcut Key [None]
This will create a new template for word processing.
This will have a untitled filename until the file is
saved by pressing the F2 key or using the mouse to select
the lower-menu choice F2 Save. You can use the features
at the top of the screen to search, Shell to DOS, or any
of the other options while inside of this part of the
application. You can also open the other documents such
as the Constitution at the same time.
The files will be saved in a ASCII text format that can
be converted into many other word processor formats.
[Save...] Shortcut Key [F2]
This option will allow the user to save a file that
is currently be processed or edited.
Remember - any time that you see the program
message across the screen that warns you that any
changes saved will be permanent, use with caution.
Files saved for the first time will automatically
be saved with the filename.cus extension unless
named otherwise.
[Save as...] Shortcut Key [None]
Saves a file that has already been named with a
different file name. This will automatically give
the file a (Custom *.CUS) extension unless
otherwise stated.
[Print...] Shortcut Key [Alt-P]
This option will allow the user to print the
current document that is on the screen. The
current document is the document that is
highlighted and on-top.
[Printer Setup] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to configure
the printer to print a document to several
different ports or filenames.
[Shell to DOS] Shortcut Key [Alt-D]
Allows the user to shell to DOS and run other
programs in the background. This option keeps
the U.S. Constitution in memory until the user
types (EXIT) followed by the (Enter) key. We
recommend that you save all unsaved files and
close unused windows before running this
feature.
[DOS Command] Shortcut Key [None]
File
┌────────────────────────┐
│ Open File... F3 │
│ New │
│ Save... F2 │
│ Save as... │
├────────────────────────┤
│ Print... Alt-P │
│ Printer Setup... │
├────────────────────────┤
│ Shell to DOS Alt-D │
│ DOS Command │ <─────┐
├────────────────────────┤ │
│ Exit Alt-X │ │
└────────────────────────┘ │
[DOS Command] Shortcut Key [None]
U.S. Constitution 3.0 (DOS version 5) <─── The version of
Enter command (Press <─ Enter to quit): current operating
C:\USCONS\>_ system.
Allow the user to run a DOS command form the program then
return immediately to the menu. To exit the DOS Command
prompt type (EXIT) or just press the (Enter) key until
you return to the menu. You can run internal and
external DOS commands, Batch files, *.EXE, or *.COM
files.
Printing from the DOS Command menu choice This is the
command that you can use to print other documents on the
printer. To print a document type the following
commands: (COPY filename.extension LPT1:). Make sure
that you select the proper port PRN:, LPT1, LPT2, COM1,
ect.
Refer to your DOS manual for additional information on this
feature.
[Exit] Shortcut Key [Alt-X]
This feature will allow the user to exit or leave the
U.S. Constitution program and return to DOS or operating
system.
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EDIT
MENU CHOICE
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
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└─────── Menu Choice [Edit] Shortcut Key [Alt+E]
Edit
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│ Undo last command * │
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│ Cut * Shift-Del │
│ Copy * Shift-Ins │
│ Paste * Ctrl-Ins │
│ Clipboard Viewer │
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│ Find text * Alt-S │
│ Next occurrence * Alt-N │
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[Undo last command *] Shortcut Key [None]
This feature will allow you to undelete
your last command issued. If you delete
something then this will restore the
changed or erased data to the screen.
[Cut *] Shortcut Key [Shift-Del]
Cut selected data from screen this can be used to paste
to other screen. The selected area will removed and
placed onto the clipboard and into the memory. To restore
a accident removal.
1) Try the Undo last command under the Edit menu
selection.
2) Use the Paste command Ctrl-Ins to restore the
text that was removed.
[Copy *] Shortcut Key [Shift-Ins]
Copy selected data from screen this can be used to paste
to other screen. The selected area will removed and
placed onto the clipboard and into the memory.
[Paste *] Shortcut Key [Ctrl-Ins]
This feature will allow to move information from
the memory to where the cursor is located on the
screen. If this menu option is highlighted then
you can view the data on the clipboard. Make sure
that the cursor is in the location on the screen
where you want to drop the file.
[Clipboard / Notepad] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow you to cut, copy,
or view the information that was pasted
from other documents into the memory of
the computer. The clipboard can not be
saved or printed. This can also be used
to keep temporary notes by the user. This
will be erased each time the program is
started.
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SEARCHING FOR TEXT
[Find Text *] Shortcut Key [Alt-S]
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│ Find text * Alt-S │ <────────┐
│ Next occurrence * Alt-N │ │
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║ Enter Text to locate ║
Type the text to find in ────> ║ ┌─────────────────────────┐ ║
the current boxed area. ║ └─────────────────────────┘ ║
Select if you want case ─────> ║ [ ] Case sensitive search ║
sensitive searching. ┌────> ║ [ ] Whole words only search ║
│ ║ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║
Select if you want a ─┘ ║ │ Ok │ │ Cancel │ ║
whole word search only. ║ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║
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This option will allow the user to locate key words or parts
of a word inside of selected documents. The selected document
are indicated by the use of a [*] next to the menu choice. To
use the search feature the menu choice must have a [*] beside
the selection.
[The Case sensitive search] - This is used for a word that has
a capital and lowercase word where needed, (example: America
instead of america).
[Whole words only search] - This is used for finding whole
words instead of just a string of words, (example: Men instead
of stopping on A|men|dments). Select cancel to abort search.
[Next occurrence * Alt-N] Shortcut Key [Alt-N] *
This option is used with the [Find
Text] option. You can select this
choice or by pressing the Alt-N key.
This will go through the document
highlighting the found text.
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or
add to the original document and saved changes will be final.
[See Legend]
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CONSTITUTION
MENU CHOICE
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
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└─── Menu Choice [Constitution]
Shortcut Key [Alt+C]
Constitution
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│ Complete Constitution * F4 │
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│ Preamble (Summary) │
│ Article I (Congress) │
│ Article II (Executive) │
│ Article III (Judiciary) │
│ Article IV (States) │
│ Article V (Amending) │
│ Article VI (Supremacy) │
│ Article VII (Ratify) │
├───────────────────────────────┤
│ Constitutional Outline │
├───────────────────────────────┤
│ U.S. Constitution History │
│ Landmark Clauses & Amendments │
└───────────────────────────────┘
[Complete Constitution * ] Shortcut Key [F4]
This option you can view the
complete U.S. Constitution. You can
use the [ALT-S] key to search the
whole document. Changes that are
save will be permanent and remain
saved for future use.
[Preamble (Summary)] Introduction to the U.S. Constitution
[Article I (Congress)] Article One of the U.S. Constitution
[Article II (Executive)] Article Two of the U.S. Constitution
[Article III (Judiciary)] Article Three of the U.S. Constitution
[Article IV (States)] Article Four of the U.S. Constitution
[Article V (Amending)] Article Five of the U.S. Constitution
[Article VI (Supremacy)] Article Six of the U.S. Constitution
[Article VII (Ratify)] Article Seven of the U.S. Constitution
[Constitutional Outline] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to
view the outline of the
Constitution. This will give
definitions of the different parts
of the Constitution.
[Landmark Clauses & Amendments] Shortcut Key [None]
This will show the highlights
of the history Amendments and
Clauses.
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or
add to the original document and saved changes will be final.
[See Legend]
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AMENDMENT
MENU CHOICE
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
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└─────── Menu Choice [Amendments]
Shortcut Key [Alt+A]
Amendments
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│ All Amendments (1-26) * F5 │
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│ Bill of Rights (1-10) │
│ Amendments (1-6) │
│ Amendments (7-12) │
│ Amendments (13-19) │
│ Amendments (20-26) │
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│ Amendment Outline │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Quiz on Amendments │
└──────────────────────────────┘
[All Amendments (1-26)] Shortcut Key [F5] *
This option shows all of the Amendments
to the constitution. You can use the
ALT-S key to search the whole document.
Changes that are save will be permanent
and remain saved for future use.
[Bill of Rights (1-10)] <- Amendments One through ten
[Amendments (1-6)] <- Amendments One to six
[Amendments (7-12)] <- Amendments Seven to twelve
[Amendments (13-19)] <- Amendments Three to nineteen
[Amendments (20-26)] <- Amendments Twenty to twenty-six
[Amendment Outline] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to view
the outline of all the Amendments. This
will give definitions of the different
parts of the Constitutional amendments.
[Quiz on Amendments] Shortcut Key [None]
This is quiz that will test your
knowledge on the Constitutional
Amendments. This consist of 10 Questions
(Multiple Choice). To return to the
program all that you do is type 'Q' then
'<Enter>'this will return you to the main
menu of the program.
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or
add to the original document and saved changes will be final.
[See Legend]
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REFERENCE MENU CHOICE
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
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Menu Choice [Reference] ──────┘
Shortcut Key [Alt+R]
Reference
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│ Magna Carta * │
│ Mayflower Compact * │
│ Fundamental Orders of ... * │
│ Articles of Confederation * │
│ Declaration of Independence * │
│ Monroe Doctrine * │
│ Other Great Documents... * │
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│ Document Timeline │
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│ Add court case... │
│ History court cases * │
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│ Presidents of United States │
│ Outline of U.S. Government │
│ The United States Flag │
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│ Reference Library * Alt-L │
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[Magna Carta *]
[Mayflower Compact *]
[Fundamental Orders of Connecticut *]
[Articles of Confederation *]
[Declaration of Independence *]
[Monroe Doctrine *]
These are different documents that relate to the constitution or
other legal documents.
[Document Timeline] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to view
the timeline of all the documents. This
will give the different times for the
documents.
[Add court case...] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to add a
new court case to the History court case
database.
[History court cases] Shortcut Key [None]
Listing of landmark constitutional court
cases and the results. If you wish to
edit or add cases to this file then press
F3 then type CASE.DAT this will open the
case data file for editing. You can add
state, federal or any other data that you
prefer. Once you are done then press F2
this will save the file this will also
take more paper to print then what will
be displayed on the printer menu.
[Presidents of United States] Shortcut Key [None]
This is a listing of the
presidents of the United
States. This list also
includes the life-span, the
political party, dates, and
the term of office.
[The United States Flag] Shortcut Key [None]
This is the picture of the United
States Flag and Information opened to
the viewer.
[Outline of U.S. Government] Shortcut Key [None]
This is a flowchart of all of the
governmental departments and
branches.
[Reference Library *] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to keep a
library of information. This is useful
if the user wants to keep some
information for quick reference. You can
press the Alt-L key to jump directly to
this option.
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or
add to the original document and saved changes will be final.
[See Legend]
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WINDOW
MENU CHOICE
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
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Menu Choice [Window] ──────┘
Shortcut Key [Alt+W]
Window
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│ Zoom (in / out) Ctrl-F4 │
│ Size or move Ctrl-F5 │
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│ Cascade windows │
│ Tile windows │
│ Close window Alt-F3 │
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│ Screen Saver F9 │
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[Zoom (in or out)] Shortcut Key [Ctrl-F4]
This will maximize or minimize the current
window to fill the entire screen or just part
of the screen. This option will be used after
the window has been sized or moved. If the
windows are being tiled or cascaded this
option will allow you to view the entire
screen. Minimized means that it is smaller
then the entire screen. Maximized means that
it is larger then the entire screen. The two
options are opposites of each other.
[Size or Move] Shortcut Key [Ctrl-F5]
This option will allow you to change the
size of the view window or move it to another
location on the screen.
[The Size command] This will change the size of the current
window. With this option you can view the
document side by side. To size the current
window by use of the keyboard press the
[Ctrl-F5] key then use the arrow keys in
combination with the [Shift] key to size the
window to the desired scale. When you are
finished press the Enter key.
[The Move command] This will move the current window to another
location on the screen. To move the window
by use of the keyboard press the [Ctrl-F5]
key then use the arrow keys to move the
window around the screen. When finished
press the Enter key.
Clicking here with the mouse and holding down
the button will allow you to move the windows
around the screen. Release the mouse button
when you are finished.
[Cascade windows] Shortcut Key [None]
If you have more then one window open and you
want to stack the windows on top of one
another. First, open the windows that you wish
to view or use. Then when the windows are open
select Cascade under the Window selection
screen. You can view as many windows as your
systems base memory will allow. Click on the
top menu bar to select the window that you wish
to make active.
[Example of two windows in cascade mode]
Window number 1 is the current window and window 2 is the
non-current selected window.
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║ ╔═[ ]══════════════════ C:\USCONS\USCONS.CFG═════1═════╗
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[Tile windows] Shortcut Key [None]
If you have more then one window open and you
want to stack the windows on top of one
another. First, open the windows that you
wish to view or use. Then when the windows
are open select Tile window under the Window
selection screen. You can view as many windows as
your systems base memory will allow. Click on the
top menu bar to select the window that you wish to
make active.
[Example of two windows in Tile mode]
Window number 1 is the current window and window 2 is the
non-current selected window.
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║Document number 1 ║
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╔════════════════════════════════════════════════2════╗
║Document number 2 ║
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[Close Windows] Shortcut Key [Alt-F3]
This option will close the current window. You
can use the mouse by clicking on the green box
in the top left corner of the window that looks
like this.
[Screen Saver] Shortcut Key [F9]
The screen saver will help prevent monitor
burn-in from the screen pixels becoming burned
with a certain image. Press any key to return
to the program. You do not have to close the
current window to run the screen saver. The
screen saver will display Registered if you
have registered the program or Un-Registered if
you have not registered the program.
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HELP MENU CHOICE
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Reference Window Help │
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Menu Choice [Help] ──────┘
Shortcut Key [Alt+H]
Help
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│ Help Contents F1 │
│ Program manual Shift-F1 │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ Register Program │
│ Support Information │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ About │
└─────────────────────────────────┘
[Help Contents] Shortcut Key [F1]
This option will allow the user to use the
context sensitive help screen. This is the
main pop-up help screen for the program. Use
the Tab key or the Mouse to move from field
to field. Once you have the field selected
that you want then press the <Enter> key.
[Program manual] Shortcut Key [Shift-F1]
This is the program manual that you are viewing
right now. This contains information on how to
use the program and its features.
[Register Program] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow you to register this
copy of the program. This will remove all of
the Un-Registered screens and allow you to
display you name on the opening screen.
[Support Information] Shortcut Key [None]
Contains information on the address and
the registration information for this
program.
[About] Shortcut Key [None]
This will display the version and program
name on the screen. Press OK to clear from
the screen.
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LOWER MENU CHOICES
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│ Lower menu choices - LMC │
└──────────────────────────┘
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ F1 Help F2 Save Alt-F3 Close F4 Constitution F5 Amendments │
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[F1 Help] - The help screen (Documentation)
[F2 Save] - To save a current document
[Alt-F3 Close] - Close a file that is open
[F4 Constitution] - The complete listing of the U.S. Constitution
[F5 Amendments] - The complete listing of U.S. Amendments
[F10 Menu] - This option will bring the cursor up to the top menu
You can use the mouse to select or just press the function key.
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PROGRAM INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
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│ Program Installation problems │
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U.S. Constitution does not have any copy protection. If the
Install program is unsuccessful then use this procedure to install
the U.S. Constitution to the Hard drive C> if another drive
replace C: with other drive letter. First, go to the root
directory type (C:\) then (Enter).
Next type (MD USCONS) then press (Enter) this will create the
directory to store the program. Next put the program disk into
drive A> or B> and then type (A:) or (B:) then (Enter). Then at
the A> or the B> type (COPY *.* C:\USCONS), this will copy all
files into the directory C:\USCONS.
The next step is to go back to the C> drive to do this type (C:)
then (Enter). Finally at the C:\USCONS prompt type (USCONS) this
will load the program. If you experience any other problems feel
free to contact Production Software at the address listed below.
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EDITING THE CONFIGURATION FILES
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│ Editing the U.S. Constitution configuration file - ECF │
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The name of the Configuration file for the U.S. Constitution is
title as USCONS.CFG this file should be found in your program
directory. The file consist of several lines they are as follows:
User Name
Access Password
User name is either your company or personal name that will appear
on the starting screen of the program. This will only display if
you have a registered version of the program and have type in the
correct access code.
Access Password is the password that you get from production
software that will allow the user to be a registered user and have
their name display on the start-up and close screen. This can
only be obtained with the complete registration of the product.
To edit the USCONS.CFG go to File (Alt-F) then press (O) or with
the Mouse then click on Open file... or type F3 the open a file
then type USCONS.CFG then <Enter> to Save... the edited file press
the F2 key.
Sample Configuration file for USCONS.CFG in the file editor.
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║User or Company Name ║
║Register code ║
║Custom document name 1 ║
║Custom document path 1 ║
║Custom document name 2 ║
║Custom document path 2 ║
║Constitution name 1 ║
║Constitution path 1 ║
║Constitution name 2 ║
║Constitution path 2 ║
║Constitution name 3 ║
║Constitution path 3 ║
║Constitution name 4 ║
║Constitution path 4 ║
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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│ Technical Support (Help document) - TSP │
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For fast and accurate help, please have all of the following
information ready when you contact Production Software.
Written request can be sent to the address below. Make sure to
include all of the information listed below, and send all inquires
to the address listed below:
Mailing Address E-MAIL Address
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│ Production Software │
│ P.O. Box 4643 or CompuServe 70742,2511 │
│ Bryan, TX 77805-4643 InterNet MATJUS@DELPHI.COM │
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- Your name, address, city, state, zip, and telephone (fax).
- Program name and version number.
- Version of DOS you are running, plus any TSR's.
- Monitor, video cards, CPU, and the other setup information.
- Printouts of your AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, and USCONS.CFG
files. To print these you can go to the Menu [F10] then
select [File] then select [DOS Command] then type:
COPY C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT LPT1:
COPY C:\CONFIG.SYS LPT1:
COPY USCONS.CFG LPT1:
- Any disk partitioning or cache software for the computer.
- The exact problem you are having. Please be as specific
as possible.
Having a printout of the screen and problem (use the print screen)
when possible.
Revision date [12.20.1993]