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SuperMenu
Version 2.11
(January 5th, 1992)
What's New In This Version
Read the NETWORK.TXT file to learn more about the new and exciting
SuperMenu for Novell Networks. It is the best and easiest to use
network menu anywhere!
This file lists all changes from Version 2.1 to Version 2.11 .
The manual has not been rewritten yet so these changes are not reflected
in the manual at all.
This is majorly a maintenance release. It fixes reported bugs,
and makes some minor changes. There are no functionality changes or
major enhancements.
Bug Fixed in FileTree Feature:
The FileTree feature usually missed the first executable file
available in a directory structure. This led users to believe that a
file which was actually on the hard drive did not exist. This bug has
been corrected and all files now appear on the FileTree.
Features Disabled for Monochrome Users:
SuperMenu was never meant to be used on monochrome systems.
However, many users have requested that SuperMenu be available for
these systems. Those who have installed the previous versions of
SuperMenu on monochrome systems know that it will work until the
screen blanker kicks in. At that point, SuperMenu would bomb out.
The problem is due to the way in which SuperMenu does screen updates.
This method only works on color systems. In order to satisfy users
with monochrome systems, the SuperMenu features which use these
non-monochrome-capable routines have been disabled. They are the
on-line help system, the screen saver feature, the FileTree feature,
the DirecTree feature, and Batch File Editor. Although these are
nice to have, they do not limit the functionality of SuperMenu.
Bug fixed in Install Routine:
The install routine would not properly configure SuperMenu
for gray scale (monochrome) systems. This has been corrected.
Help Now Shows Entire Manual:
The on-line help system did not previously show the entire
SuperMenu manual. This was done to speed load time and to decrease
amount of RAM needed by the PC. As today's PCs become faster and
have plenty of RAM, this limitation has been removed. The entire
SuperMenu manual is now viewable through the on-line help system.
Screen Blanker Shows Time:
If using the screen blanker in the "bouncing box" mode, the
time of day will be displayed in the box.
Version 2.1
What's New In This Version
This file lists all the improvements from Version 2.0 to Version 2.1 .
The manual has not been rewritten yet so these features are not reflected
in the manual at all.
UPDATE NOTICE: If you are already using a previous version of SuperMenu
and would like to install this update, simply run the
INSTALL program. It will sense that you are already
using SuperMenu and will ask you if you would like to
keep your current menu structures. You can also use
the /EASY option as explained below.
(P)revious Menu
You can now back up from submenus sequentially instead of only to the
Main Menu. The Escape key will still return you directly to the Main Menu.
The P key will back you up one submenu at a time.
<F6> Insert Line in Menu Modification
While in menu modification, you may now insert a blank line at any
location. Simply move the cursor to the first column of the line where
you would like to insert a blank line and press the F6 key. This will
only work if there is space for the rest of the choices to slide down
one location.
INSTALL /EASY Command Line Switch
When running the Install program you may type INSTALL /EASY to
skip the two questions regarding your autoexec.bat file. Both questions
will be answered automatically with a "Y". This option is recommended for
beginners, as well as anyone else who wants SuperMenu to come up each time
the computer is turned on. NOTE: If you are installing a new version of
SuperMenu to a hard drive already containing SuperMenu, the /EASY option
will cause INSTALL to assume that you want to keep your current menu
structures.
Configuration Program
This version introduces a new companion program called CONFIG.EXE .
This program will allow you to configure parameters in SuperMenu, such as
default color scheme, Screen Saver delays, and others. After installing
SuperMenu you can either run it as is, or you can go to the C:\SUPRMENU
directory and run the CONFIG program. The best thing to do is to put it
in as a menu choice. Simply type it into the Menu Modification screen as
shown below.
APPLICATION NAME: | DRIVE: | DIRECTORY: | FILE NAME:
-----------------------|-----------|--------------------|-------------
Configure SuperMenu | C | SUPRMENU | CONFIG
Faster Help File Loading
Old users will notice a drastic improvement in load time for the help
file. Gone are the long "PLEASE WAIT" messages. Help is now available
practically instantaneously on all processors.
Improved Manual
Registered users will receive a comprehensive manual including all these
changes, as well as detailed instructions on the CONFIG program.
Manual Omission
The instruction manual makes no mention to the Screen Saver feature.
This was accidentally left out. All versions of SuperMenu include a screen
saving black out feature. After 5 minutes of inactivity, the screen will
black out, and you will see a small SuperMenu box jump around on the
screen. This is done to prevent images from burning into your screen. This
new version of SuperMenu (2.1) allows you to change the delay from 1 to 15
minutes by using the CONFIG program.
Alternate Media
Registered users may request to receive their registered version on
3.5" disks instead of 5.25" disks.
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NO CRIPPLED SOFTWARE
SuperMenu continues to be a fully working shareware version of the
registered product. It does everything the registered version does, and
is not crippled or time delayed in any way, shape or form.
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