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gWIZZ Version 2.07 Copyright (c) 1994 g. Osborne
==================================================
This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP).
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|___|___| MEMBER
ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS - OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT:
=============================================================
The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) wants to make sure
that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road,
Muskegon, MI 49442 USA or
send a Compuserve message via CIS MAIL to ASP Ombudsman 72050,1433.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
====================
gWIZZ is the "EASY TO USE", DOS utility, menuing program.
The program allows you to change your DOS screen color, find any file,
configure your Epson compatible printer, erase any sub-directory,
change your keyboard speed, switch between multiple CONFIG.SYS files,
display JULIAN date, easily launch your favorite applications
and perform other DOS related task at the touch of a KeyStroke.
SELECT FEATURE:
===============
Menu driven
No tedious install procedure
Use Single keystroke to access your applications
Find any file on your default disk drive
Easily Configure your Epson compatible printer
Easily Change your Keyboard speed
Use less than 4k Ram while running your applications
Display Changeable, Running, On-Line Date and Time
Display Default-Disk (bytes)
Display Memory Status
Display Current Drive and Directory
Display KeyBoard Special-Keys Status
Display all your Sub-directories
Display (current date) created or modified files
Display Julian Date and number of days left in year
Erase any sub-directory including branch below
Customizable Main Menu Header
Assign Password to (selected programs, Goto DOS, Other)
Change your Cursor size
Turn off your keyboard Num Lock key on the fly
Assign Function Key (F4) to execute ANY DOS command
Auto screen saver with customizable message
Switch between multiple CONFIG.SYS files
Use Command-Line Switches to configure gWIZZ
Quick Single KeyStroke access to and from the DOS prompt
Support for VGA (Video Graphics Array) CGA (Color Graphics Array),
EGA (Enhanced Graphics Adaptors), MDA (Monochrome)
and Hercules Graphics Adaptors or Compatible.
DISCLAIMER:
===========
This Program is supplied as is and the Author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation
the warranties of merchantability and the warranties of fitness
for any purpose. You may copy the program and distribute it provided
the program and documentation remain together UNCHANGED.
All rights reserved worldwide.
BEFORE RUNNING gWIZZ:
=====================
Please read GWIZZ.DOC (this file)
BEFORE USING gWIZZ TO RUN YOUR APPLICATIONS:
============================================
Be sure to debug and run your applications and BATCH files,
making sure they are fully functional and working properly from
the DOS prompt before you assign them to gWIZZ.
TO PRINT THE DOCUMENTATION:
===========================
Please turn ON your Printer,
set your printer to TOP OF FORM position then,
type COPY GWIZZ.DOC PRN and press enter.
For example, IF GWIZZ.DOC is in drive A:
From C: Drive
C>COPY A:\GWIZZ.DOC PRN <Enter>
This will print GWIZZ.DOC
GWIZZ.DOC is approximately eighteen pages long.
INSTALLATION:
=============
Although you can use gWIZZ on a floppy disk system,
it is recommended that you copy GWIZZ.EXE to your Hard drive.
TO RUN gWIZZ:
=============
Simply put the command GWIZZ in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file or
type GWIZZ at the DOS prompt and press enter.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
If you are running GWIZZ.EXE from a batch file,
and you Select 'Y' to toggle Make Bat "ON" from the password menu
please enter GWIZZ as the last command in your batch file.
(See Make Bat - option)
TO RUN gWIZZ - EXAMPLE #1:
--------------------------
If gWIZZ.EXE is located in your root directory
on Drive C:
C>GWIZZ <Enter>
This will start gWIZZ and display the Main Menu (menu #1).
TO RUN gWIZZ - EXAMPLE #2:
--------------------------
If gWIZZ.EXE is located in your sub-directory C:\DOS\TOOLS on drive C:
C>\DOS\TOOLS\GWIZZ <Enter>
This will start gWIZZ and display the Main Menu (menu #1).
TO RUN gWIZZ - EXAMPLE #3:
--------------------------
If gWIZZ.EXE is located in a sub-directory that is in your path command.
C>GWIZZ <Enter>
This will start gWIZZ and display the Main Menu (menu #1).
gWIZZ MENU MAP:
=================
gWIZZ is menu driven.
To help you keep track of which menu is active,
each menu is assigned a number which is displayed in
reverse video at the top left side of the screen.
[1] Main Menu -> Run your applications from this Screen
[2] DOS prompt -> Temporarily EXIT gWIZZ and go to DOS
[3] Maintenance -> Access gWIZZ Main configuration
[4] DOS Screen Menu -> Access DOS screen features
[5] Keyboard Menu -> Access Keyboard features
[6] Printer Menu -> Configure your Epson compatible Printer
[7] Tools Menu -> Access Select utilities
[8] Exit -> Quit gWIZZ and go to DOS
gWIZZ EXAMPLE USAGE #1:
=======================
Suppose You wanted to run a program named PRO123.EXE with
command line parameters, located in a sub-directory that is
in your path command as selection 'A'
o) Press <Alt + M> or <F10> then use the arrow keys to select Maintenance
o) Select (Add Command) from the Maintenance Menu
o) Use the Cursor Up, Down, Home and End Keys to Hi-Lite Add Command 'A'
o) Enter your Command with Command Line Parameters and press <Enter>
Example,
PRO123 /QT -MOD @SUM <Enter>
o) Press <Esc> to return to Maintenance Menu
o) Optional Select (Command Description) from the Maintenance Menu
o) Enter your Command Description and press <Enter>
For example,
SPREAD SHEET NUMBER ONE <Enter>
o) Press <Esc> or <F2> to return to the Main Menu.
From then on "SPREAD SHEET NUMBER ONE" will be displayed from
the Main Menu as Command Description 'A' and
whenever you press 'A' from the Main Menu
gWIZZ will run "PRO123.EXE" with your command line parameters.
gWIZZ EXAMPLE USAGE #2:
=======================
IF you wanted to run a program named "FOXLADY.COM" as selection 'B'
o) Press <Alt + M> or <F10> from the Main Menu to select Maintenance
o) Select (Add Command) from the Maintenance Menu
o) Use the Cursor Up, Down, Home and End Keys to Hi-Lite Add Command 'B'
o) Enter "FOXLADY" and press enter,
Example,
FOXLADY <Enter>
To Run "FOXLADY.COM", Press 'B' from the Main Menu.
o) Press <Esc> to return to Maintenance Menu
o) Optional Select (Command Description) from the Maintenance Menu
o) Enter your Command Description and press <Enter>
o) Press <Esc> or <F2> to return to the Main Menu.
gWIZZ EXAMPLE USAGE #3:
=======================
Suppose you have a 1.44MB drive as drive B:
and you wanted to Format a 720KB diskette in your 1.44MB drive and
add a volume Label to the disk as selection 'C'
o) Press <Alt + M> or <F10> from the Main Menu to select Maintenance
o) Select (Add Command) from the Maintenance Menu
o) Use the Cursor Up, Down, Home and End Keys to Hi-Lite Add Command 'C'
o) Enter the following DOS COMMAND with Parameters then press enter.
Example,
FORMAT B: /V /N:9 /T:80 <Enter>
o) Press <Esc> to return to the maintenance menu.
o) Optional Select (Command Description) from the Maintenance Menu
o) Use the Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right, Home and
End Keys to Hi-Lite Command Description 'C'
You can select 'C' or any other KEY, provided
you use the same KEY that you used to assign the DOS COMMAND.
o) Enter your Command Description and press <Enter>
Example,
WILL FORMAT 720KB DISKETTE ON DRIVE B <Enter>
o) Press <Esc> or <F2> to return to the Main Menu.
From then on "WILL FORMAT 720KB DISKETTE ON DRIVE B" will be
displayed from the Main Menu as Command Description 'C' and whenever
you press 'C' from the Main Menu, gWIZZ will FORMAT your 720KB diskette
in Your 1.44MB drive and allow you to add a Volume Label to the diskette.
NOTE...
In the above (gWIZZ EXAMPLE USAGE #3) you would need to either
have DOS FORMAT Program (FORMAT.COM) in your current directory or
specify the full path in your path command.
gWIZZ EXAMPLE USAGE #4:
=======================
IF you wanted to run a batch file named "NETWORK.BAT" located in
your C:\BAT sub-directory as selection 'D',
o) Press <Alt + M> or <F10> from the Main Menu to select - Maintenance.
o) Select - Add Command
o) Use the Cursor Up, Down, Home and End Keys to Hi-Lite Add Command 'D'
o) Enter "C:\BAT\NETWORK" and press enter
Example,
C:\BAT\NETWORK <Enter>
To Run "NETWORK.BAT", Press 'D' from the Main Menu.
o) Press <Esc> to return to Maintenance Menu
o) Optional Select (Command Description) from the Maintenance Menu
o) Enter your Command Description and press <Enter>
o) Press <Esc> or <F2> to return to the Main Menu.
NOTE...
ENTER ONLY VALID DOS COMMANDS and EXECUTABLE PROGRAM names in the
Add Command field as you would at the DOS Prompt.
Optionally save your COMMANDS whenever you Quit gWIZZ
Press 'A' from the Main Menu (Startup Screen #1) to
run Your PreConfigured program 'A'.
Press 'B' from the Main Menu (Startup Screen #1) to
run Your PreConfigured program 'B'.
Press 'C' from the Main Menu (Startup Screen #1) to
run Your PreConfigured Program 'C'.
etc, etc, etc...
<F2> Main Menu Feature:
=========================
A-V -> Options 'A' through 'V' are available from the Main Menu only.
Press keys 'A' through 'V' to run your Pre-configured Programs.
NOTE...
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PRESS <Enter> To Run Pre-configured Programs.
The Main Menu (menu #1) display the following:
o) gWIZZ Version Number
o) Julian Date (Optional)
o) Your Personalized Menu Header (Optional)
o) Your Programs Command description (Optional)
o) Your Current Drive and Directory
o) System Date and Time
Press <F3> from the Main Menu to temporarily Exit to the DOS Prompt.
Type EXIT and Press <Enter> to return to gWIZZ.
Press <F10> from the Main Menu to select multi Menu
Press <Alt+Q> from the Main Menu to Quit gWIZZ
Press <Alt+X> from the Main Menu to Quit gWIZZ
Press <Z> from the Main Menu to display your CONFIG.??? files.
Optionally view each file as well as switch your selected
file with the current CONFIG.SYS file,
uninstall gWIZZ and reboot your computer.
To use this feature you need to have two or more config.sys files in
your root directory. Name your default config.sys file - (CONFIG.SYS)
name your alternate config.sys files - CONFIG.???
gWIZZ will hi-lite selection 'Z' from the Main Menu whenever
there is a file named CONFIG.SYS and as many as nine additional
CONFIG.??? FILES in your root directory.
IF YOU MADE ANY CHANGES TO GWIZZ BEFORE PRESSING 'Z' YOU WILL
BE PROMPTED TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES. PRESS 'Y'es FOR gWIZZ TO
REMEMBER ALL YOUR CHANGES, PRESS ANY OTHER KEY AND gWIZZ WILL
SWITCH YOUR CONFIG FILES AND REBOOT YOUR COMPUTER WITHOUT SAVING
YOUR CHANGES.
KEYBOARD SPECIAL KEYS STATUS:
=============================
This feature works from the Main Menu only.
It allows you to recognize the state of your keyboard special keys.
Press <Insert>, <Ctrl>, <Alt>, <Caps Lock>, <Num Lock>
or <Scroll Lock> to Hi-Lite on Screen.
This feature is especially useful for XT and early model
PC owners, since most of these keyboards don't indicate
the key status. Also, some keyboard (LED) light mechanism
only work by pressing the keyboard keys, consequently
you never really know if the light is indicating the
correct key status.
Do not worry about the (LED) light on these keyboards.
<ALT+D>, <F3> or <F10> - go to DOS:
===================================
Press <Alt + D> or <F10> from the Main Menu to select DOS Prompt
press <Enter> to temporarily go to the DOS prompt.
Or press <F3> from the Main Menu to temporarily Exit gWIZZ and
go to the DOS Prompt.
Type EXIT and Press <Enter> to return to gWIZZ.
<Alt+M> or <F10> - Maintenance Menu:
====================================
To activate this feature press and hold down the Alt key then
press M or press <F10> then use the arrow key to select Maintenance.
From the Maintenance Menu (menu #3):
select Personalize Header to enter your personalize header
select Add Command to enter your DOS commands
select Add Description to describe your commands
select PassWord Protect to enter your password and acknowledge
password for multi fields.
Press <Esc> or <F2> to Return to the Main Menu (Startup Screen)
Command Description:
--------------------
Select Command Description to Add or Delete your Command Description.
Use the Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right, Home, and End Keys to
Hi-Lite your key selection then enter your Command Description
and press enter.
NOTE:
Your Command Descriptions is displayed from the Main Menu Screen.
You Optionally save your Command Descriptions whenever you quit gWIZZ.
Your Command Descriptions (A through V) in the Main Menu screen should
describe your DOS Commands (A through V) in the Add Command screen.
In other words your Command description 'A' in the Main Menu Screen
should describe your DOS Command 'A' in the Add Command screen.
PassWord Protect:
-----------------
Entering a password prevents changes via the maintenance menu.
Press <F10> from the Main Menu to select Maintenance Menu then
select PassWord Protect to enter your password
IF you enter a "PASSWORD" ...
o) You Cannot access the maintenance menu
o) You can still run your preconfigured programs from the Main Menu
o) Your Password remain active until CORRECTLY Re-Entered.
NOTE...
A maximum of six digits are allowed per PASSWORD.
Valid Password digits are echoed on screen with an 'X'
To navigate the password screen:
--------------------------------
Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys
The Return Key or
The Tab Key
Select Acknowledge Password For:
--------------------------------
DOS Prompt - (Y)es to acknowledge password to go to the DOS prompt
Switch Sys - (Y)es to acknowledge password to switch Config.sys files
Command "A" - (Y)es to acknowledge password to run selection "A"
from the main screen
Command "B" - (Y)es to acknowledge password to run selection "B"
from the main screen
Command "C" - (Y)es to acknowledge password to run selection "C"
from the main screen
Quit gWIZZ - (Y)es to acknowledge password to quit gWIZZ and go to DOS
Make Bat (Y/N)
---------------
This feature allows gWIZZ to remove itself from memory prior to
running your application.
Select (Y)es to allow gWIZZ to create GWIZ.BAT batch file
which is used to run your application. After creating GWIZ.BAT,
gWIZZ uninstalls itself and allows GWIZ.BAT to run your application.
After running your application, GWIZ.BAT reinstalls GWIZZ.EXE
GWIZ.BAT uses less than 4k Ram while running your application.
Select (N)o to toggle GWIZ.BAT OFF
NOTE:
If you Select 'Y' to toggle Make BAT "ON"
gWIZZ will create GWIZ.BAT regardless if a password is active.
Select (N)o to toggle GWIZ.BAT OFF
Press <Esc> to return to Maintenance Menu
TECHNICAL NOTE:
If you Select 'Y' to toggle Make BAT "ON"
and you are running GWIZZ.EXE from a batch file,
please enter GWIZZ as the last command in your batch file.
<Alt+S> Screen Menu:
========================
To activate this feature press and hold down the Alt key then
press S or press <F10> then use the arrow key to select Screen.
Change Cursor Size:
-------------------
This feature allows you to change your Cursor size.
Your changes will remain in effect if you exit
to DOS or uninstall gWIZZ.
DOS Screen Colors:
------------------
This feature allows you to change your DOS screen color.
You need to install ANSI.SYS for this feature to work.
Please consult your DOS documentation on how to install ANSI.SYS
After you have selected your desired DOS Screen color,
press <Enter> to activate your changes.
Your changes will remain in effect if you exit
to DOS or uninstall gWIZZ.
Screen Saver:
-------------
T - Toggle Screen Saver:
Press T to toggle the screen saver ON/OFF
Up/Down - Keyboard inactivity time:
Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to specify the keyboard
inactivity time...
You can vary the time from (1 - 59) minutes.
A - Attach Message:
Press 'A' to enter your message.
This feature allows you to attach a short message to
the Screen Saver.
Tip..
Use this feature to post messages on your PC display
whenever you are away from your Computer.
For example, if you were going to lunch
you could enter the following.
"GONE TO LUNCH" <Enter>
If you left your PC unattended and the Screen Saver is active
"GONE TO LUNCH" would be displayed.
Messages are automatically deleted whenever an application
is activated from the Main Menu Screen. (menu #1)
NOTE:
gWIZZ will not turn off your screen display while
running an application.
Press <Esc> to return to the Screen menu.
<Alt+K> Keyboard Menu:
=====================
To activate this feature press and hold down the Alt key then
press K or press <F10> then use the arrow key to select Keyboard.
Keyboard Speed:
---------------
Use this feature to change your keyboard speed.
This feature might not work on your early model 'PC' or
your 'XT' keyboard.
After you have selected a keyboard speed you can
then press the 'TAB' key to toggle the keyboard test pad.
Use the keyboard test pad to test the keyboard speed.
NOTE...
Your selected keyboard speed will remain in effect if you exit
to DOS or uninstall gWIZZ.
Assign <F4> Key:
----------------
Use this feature to assign a DOS command to Function key <F4>
You need to install ANSI.SYS for this feature to work.
Please consult your DOS documentation on how to
install ANSI.SYS
After you have entered your DOS Command, press <Enter> to
assign your DOS command to <F4>
To execute your assigned DOS command press F4 at the DOS prompt.
NOTE...
Your assigned DOS command will remain in effect if you exit
to DOS or uninstall gWIZZ.
Reset <F4> Key:
---------------
Use this feature to return Function key <F4> to
its original startup state.
<Alt+P> Printer Menu:
=====================
To activate this feature press and hold down the Alt key then
press P or press <F10> then use the arrow key to select Printer.
Some feature might not be available on your Printer.
Please read your printer documentation to verify selected features.
R - Reset/Initialize:
Press 'R' to clear the printer's current setting
and return the printer to its (startup) default setting.
A - Letter Quality:
Press 'A' to configure your printer to print in Letter Mode (NLQ)
This Feature is available on LQ - 500, LQ - 800, LQ - 850,
LQ - 1000, LQ - 1050, LQ - 1500, LQ - 1070, SQ - 2000, SQ - 2500,
CR - 420, 420i, FX - 85, FX - 86e, FX - 185, FX - 286, FX - 286e,
HS - 80, EX - 800, EX - 1000, LX - 80, LX - 86, LX - 800
B - Bold Print:
Press 'B' to configure your printer to print each dot twice,
creating a Bold character
C - Condensed:
Press 'C' to configure your printer to print in Condensed mode.
This will print characters at about 60% of their normal size.
D - Draft Mode:
Press 'D' to configure your printer to print in Draft
high speed mode.
E - Line Feed:
Press 'E' to return the print position to the beginning of the
line and feed the paper one line at the current line feed increment.
F - Form Feed:
Press 'F' to advance the paper to the next
logical top of form position.
G - Disable Buzzer:
Press 'G' to disable the buzzer.
I - Italic:
Press 'I' to configure your printer to print characters
using the italic character set.
J - Superscript:
Press 'J' to configure your printer to print characters at
about two-thirds of their normal height.
Characters are printed in the upper part of the character space.
K - Subscript:
Press 'K' to configure your printer to print characters at
about two-thirds of their normal height.
Characters are printed in the lower part of the character space.
NOTE...
Your selected printer Configuration will remain in effect
if you exit to DOS or uninstall gWIZZ.
L - Left Margin Tab:
Press 'L' to configure your printer to print each new line
beginning eight character spaces from the default setting,
using the current character width setting.
The margin distance will vary depending on the character width.
The character width varies in relation to the respective pitch.
After setting Left Margin Tab, subsequent changes to the
character pitch will not change the left margin setting.
M - Tight Spacing (8 LPI):
Press 'M' to configure your printer to print eight lines per inch.
N - Single Spacing (6 LPI):
Press 'N' to configure your printer to print six lines per inch.
O - Double Spacing (3 LPI):
Press 'O' to configure your printer to print three lines per inch.
Q - 6/72" Line Spacing:
Press 'Q' to configure your printer to print 6/72" line spacing.
S - Skip Page Break:
Press 'S' to configure your printer to skip over the
continuous paper perforation.
Printing automatically skips eight lines at the
current line feed setting from the last printed line of the
current page to the next top of form position.
Once the skip over perforation is on, it does not change
when the line spacing is changed.
T - Tiny Print:
Press 'T' to configure your printer to print in Tiny Print.
Try it !!.
TIP:
Make this selection Last to prevent possible
printer configuration override.
U - Underline:
Press 'U' to configure your printer to print a continuous line
under each printed character.
W - Wide:
Press 'W' to configure your printer to print characters at
double their normal width.
Y - 10 Pitch:
Press 'Y' to configure your printer to print 10 Characters per inch.
Z - 12 Pitch:
Press 'Z' to configure your printer to print 12 Characters per inch
TAB - To print your document:
Press <Tab> to enter the name of the file, including the path of
your file to be printed.
for Example, to print a text file named LETTER.TXT
located in your sub-directory C:\BILLS
Enter the following,
C:\BILLS\LETTER.TXT <Enter>
This will print the file using your preconfigured printer settings.
NOTE:
Your selected printer Configuration will remain in effect
if you exit to DOS or uninstall gWIZZ.
Press <Esc> to return to Printer Menu.
<Alt+t> Tools Menu:
=====================
To activate this feature press and hold down the Alt key then
press T or press <F10> then use the arrow key to select Tools.
J - Toggle Julian Date:
Press 'J' to toggle the Julian Date feature ON/OFF
This feature also shows the number of days left in the Year.
When toggled on, the date is displayed in the top right corner
of the screen.
D - Directories:
Press 'D' to display all your sub-directories.
This feature allows you to conveniently list all
your sub-directries. gWIZZ will list your root directory
and up to fourteen levels of sub-directory nesting.
M - Memory Check:
Press 'M' to display your Computer memory.
This feature will show...
Your default drive disk bytes capacity.
Your default drive disk bytes available.
The amount of conventional memory available.
If your Computer have Expanded Memory and
you have installed an Expanded Memory Manager:
This feature will also show...
Your Extended Memory capacity.
Your EMS Expanded Memory capacity.
The amount of EMS Expanded memory available.
E - Erase Sub-directory branch:
Press 'E' to enter the name of the Sub-directory to delete.
This feature will erase your specified directory,
its sub_directory branch and all the files in them.
gWIZZ will delete up to fifteen levels of sub-directory
nesting on the default drive.
F - File Find:
Press 'F' to enter the name of the file to search for.
This feature will search through the default drive for
a specified file and show its location and attribute.
gWIZZ will find any file located in your root directory
and up to fourteen levels of sub-directory nesting.
File Attribute:
A = Archive
H = Hidden
R = Read Only
S = System
S - File Strip:
Press 'S' to enter the name of the file to strip.
This feature allows you to create a duplicate file
with a (*.STP) extension in the same sub-directory as
the original file. The newly created *.STP file will
include ascii characters 10, 13, and 32 through 125 only.
Virtually stripping any other ascii characters from the file.
T - File Today:
Press 'T' to see the files that was created or modified today.
This feature will search through the default drive for
all the files that was created or modified on the current
system date. This feature will also show the files' attribute.
File Attribute:
A = Archive
H = Hidden
R = Read Only
S = System
TIP:
Change your system date to show all the files created or
last modified on that date.
NOTE:
Whenever gWIZZ save your configuration changes,
GWIZZ.EXE program file date will change to reflect the
current system's date.
<Alt+E> - EXIT:
===============
To activate this feature press and hold down the Alt key then
press E or press <F10> then use the arrow key to select Exit
Press <Enter> to Uninstall gWIZZ and Return to DOS.
You can also exit gWIZZ from the main (startup screen)
by holding down the Alt key and pressing (Q)uit or (E)xit
IF YOU MAKE ANY CHANGES TO gWIZZ BEFORE EXITING. YOU WILL BE
PROMPTED TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES. SELECT 'Y'es FOR gWIZZ TO REMEMBER
ALL YOUR CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS, PRESS ANY OTHER KEY AND gWIZZ
WILL EXIT WITHOUT SAVING YOUR CHANGES.
TO SET gWIZZ CLOCK:
===================
Exit gWIZZ if installed, then Simply use DOS TIME Command.
For example, from C: DRIVE
C>TIME <Enter>
This will produce:
Current time is 11:17:26.14 (example time)
Enter new time: 14:35:00 <Enter>
This will change gWIZZ clock to read 2:35:00 pm
Return to or re-install gWIZZ.
TO SET gWIZZ DATE:
==================
Exit gWIZZ if installed, then Simply use DOS DATE Command.
For example, from C: DRIVE
C>DATE <Enter>
This will produce:
Current date is Sun 11-07-1993 (example date)
Enter new date (mm-dd-yy): 2-28-94 <Enter>
This will change gWIZZ date to read Monday February 28, 1994
Return to or re-install gWIZZ.
COMMAND LINE SWITCHES:
======================
?
This option enables you to view a partial list of gWIZZ
command line switches.
COMMAND LINE SWITCH:
--------------------
/FOREGROUND /BACKGROUND (DOS SCREEN COLOR)
This feature allows you to change DOS screen colors.
For this feature to work you need to install ANSI.SYS
Please check your DOS documentation for information to do so.
To change your DOS screen color enter /color as a command line
parameter switch or toggle DOS Colors from the Screen Menu.
Valid /Foreground /Background colors are:
white, black, red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, and cyan.
example usage, from C: DRIVE
C>GWIZZ /RED <Enter>
This will change your DOS screen foreground color to red then
install gWIZZ
To change your DOS screen background color
enter a second /color command line option.
For example, from C: DRIVE
C>GWIZZ /RED /WHITE <Enter>
This will change your DOS screen foreground color to red, the
background screen color to white and install gWIZZ.
For example, from C: DRIVE
C>GWIZZ /black /yellow /E <Enter>
This will change your DOS screen foreground color to black, the
background screen color to yellow, then uninstall gWIZZ.
NOTE...
Your DOS screen color changes will remain in effect if you exit
to DOS or uninstall gWIZZ.
COMMAND LINE SWITCH:
--------------------
/S
This option enables the Screen Saver which protects your
display screen from image burn in.
IF the Screen Saver option is activated and gWIZZ is
active on screen, gWIZZ will turn OFF your screen Display
after the pre-determined Keyboard-inactivity time.
To activate the screen saver option:
Enter /S as a command line parameter switch or
select Screen Saver from the Screen Menu.
For example, from C: DRIVE
C>GWIZZ /S <Enter>
This will install gWIZZ, enable the Screen Saver Feature and
display the Main Menu.
From then on, when-ever the pre-determined keyboard inactivity
time is reached and gWIZZ is active on Screen,
gWIZZ will turn OFF the Screen Display.
NOTE...
gWIZZ will NOT turn off your screen while running an application.
To Restore the screen Display press any key.
COMMAND LINE SWITCH:
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//EXECUTABLE PROGRAM NAME
This feature allows you to enter an executable program name
for gWIZZ to load and start running.
Executable program names include any filename with an extension
of *.COM *.EXE or *.BAT you do not have to enter the extension.
Be sure the program is in a sub-directory designated by your
path statement or in your default directory.
For example if you wanted to load and run a program
named WINDOWS.EXE from C: Drive
you would enter the following then press enter.
C>GWIZZ //WINDOWS <Enter>
This will load and run WINDOWS
then display gWIZZ Main Menu.
COMMAND LINE SWITCH:
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/N
This feature turns off your Keyboard Num Lock Key.
Its convenient to turn off the Num Lock Key before
running some applications.
For example if you wanted to run LOTUS from C: Drive with
the Num Lock key in the off state,
you would enter the following then press enter.
C>GWIZZ /N //LOTUS <Enter>
This will turn OFF the Num Lock key,
load and run LOTUS then display gWIZZ Main Menu.
NOTE:
Be aware that some keyboard LED light mechanism
only work by pressing the keyboard keys, consequently
the light will remain "ON" although the key is off.
Do not worry about the LED light on these keyboards.
COMMAND LINE SWITCH:
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/E
This feature allows you to use gWIZZ command line options
without installing gWIZZ.
For example if you wanted to change your DOS screen colors without
installing gWIZZ you could enter the following at the DOS prompt.
C>GWIZZ /WHITE /MAGENTA /E <Enter>
This would allow gWIZZ to change the display screen color to
a white foreground on a magenta background, then EXIT to DOS.
For example, from C: Drive
C>GWIZZ /N //LOTUS /E <Enter>
This would allow gWIZZ to turn OFF the Num Lock key,
load and run your LOTUS application then EXIT to DOS.
COMMAND LINE SWITCH:
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/RESET
This feature allows you to CANCEL all your previously
saved configuration instructions,
returning gWIZZ to its original start-up state.
To cancel ALL your configuration instructions enter /reset
as a command line parameter switch then press enter.
For example, from C: DRIVE
C>GWIZZ /RESET <Enter>
This will install gWIZZ, cancel all your previously
saved configurations and display the Main Menu.
For example, from C: Drive
C>GWIZZ /white /blue /N //E:\DBASE /RESET <Enter>
This will change the DOS screen foreground color to white,
the DOS screen background color to blue,
turn OFF the Num Lock key,
load and run your DBASE application located on drive E:
cancel ALL your previously saved configuration
instructions then, display gWIZZ Main Menu.
IF YOU FORGET YOUR PASSWORD ??:
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Uninstall gWIZZ then reinstall gWIZZ from the DOS Prompt
with the /reset command line option.
For example, from C: DRIVE
C>GWIZZ /RESET <Enter>
This will reset gWIZZ then Display the Main Menu.
*** CAUTION ***
The /RESET option CANCELS ALL your previously saved
configuration information including your Password,
Your DOS Commands and your DOS Command Descriptions.
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
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Turbo Assembler is a registered trademark of Borland International Inc.
dBASE is a registered trademark of Borland International Inc.
EPSON is a registered trademark of Epson Corporation.
LOTUS is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
WINDOWS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation.
FOR THE CURIOUS:
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gWIZZ is written in Assembly Language
Using Borland International, Turbo Assembler Version 3.1
PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
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IF you use this Shareware program on a routine basis,
please send $20.00 (U.S.) to the below named programmer
as your program registration fee.
Registered Users will receive one free copy of the most
current version of gWIZZ plus a bonus program.
Please specify your disk preference.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT POLICY:
==========================
Written Technical support is provided to registered users at
no additional charge.
Identified "Bugs" will be corrected and an updated version
will be provided.
Please send questions, problems, observations, comments
and suggestions to:
Glen Osborne
5989 South Deshon Court
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE:
========================
Shareware is copyrighted computer programs made available
on a trial basis. It gives users a chance to try software
before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it,
you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period.
With registration, you get anything from the simple right to
continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution.
The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.
For example, some authors require written permission before
a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.
Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee ...
if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.
gWIZZ is a "Shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop new products. If you find this program
useful and find that you are using gWIZZ and continue to use
gWIZZ after a reasonable trial period,
you must make a registration payment of $20.00 (U.S.)
to the above named programmer.
The $20.00 (U.S.) registration fee will license one copy
for use on any one computer at any one time.
Commercial users of gWIZZ are encouraged to register and pay for
a Site-License. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting
the above named programmer.
Thanks for using gWIZZ
Wednesday January 05, 1994