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WHAT'S NEW IN
MPE4WP
VERSION 1.2
This is the second interim release of MPE4WP, the Macro
Programming Environment for WordPerfect.
Versions 1.2 of MC.COM and M2T.COM now support macro
descriptions. To include a description in a macro, use the
command {DESCRIPTION}, followed by the description, and
terminated with a tilde or a hard carriage return. WordPerfect
imposes a 39-character limitation on the length of a description.
The least complex way to use the description command is to place
it at the top of a macro file. The description may, however, be
placed anywhere in the first 4000 characters of a macro source
file. M2T.COM will include the description from an existing
macro (if it has one), it at the top of the text file.
M2T.COM now uses a more rigorous method for verifying that
it is being asked to process a macro file. Errors in
identification are very unlikely. Nevertheless, where possible,
you will be given the opportunity of processing a file despite
M2T.COM's assessment. M2T.COM's notation that it has encountered
an unknown macro command has been changed from "[Unknown]" to
"{?}". This should only occur in instances where M2T.COM has
been compelled, against its better judgment, to process a file
that really is not a macro file.
Portions of MC.COM and M2T.COM have been rewritten in
assembly language. Both programs take less than a second to
process an average size file, so for many the speed increase will
not be detectable. Those with slow machines should notice a
speed increase on the order of 10%.
Both MC.COM and M2T.COM notify the user more intelligently
of path errors. In addition, although no complaints were
received, the strategy employed in version 1.1 for determining
the path may have caused problems for users on Novell networks.
The present method should work on all systems.
VERSION 1.1
Versions 1.1 of MC.COM and M2T.COM now require less memory
to operate. These economies were achieved by taking better
advantage of the facilities offered by Crescent Software's P.D.Q.
Whereas the original MC.COM required a scant 85K to operate, the
new version runs comfortably with a minuscule 77K of free memory.
(Although MC.COM is not a TSR, memory requirements are minimized
for those who process macros by shelling out to MC.COM from
WordPerfect.) The reduction in memory requirements has not been
at the expense of features. Not only do all of MC.COM's original
features remain intact, but error checking has been expanded.
Both MC.COM and M2T.COM were confused by directories with
extensions. This has been fixed. In addition, the screens of
MC.COM and M2T.COM have been improved, but in a manner that will
probably be noticeable to only the most attentive users.
Finally, M2T.COM now processes files faster. The difference will
probably be noticeable only to those using slower machines and
processing extraordinarily large macro files.
MPE4WP is now furnished with two alternative keyboard files:
MPE4WP.WPK and MPE4WP-I.WPK. MPE4WP-I.WPK is an integrated
keyboard in which the macros have been incorporated into the
keyboard file, eliminating the need for external macro files. If
the MPE4WP-I keyboard is installed, the number of files required
to operate MPE4WP within WordPerfect is reduced to three:
MC.COM, M2T.COM, and MPE4WP-I.WPK.
Like the keyboard in version 1.0, the MPE4WP.WPK keyboard in
version 1.1 works in tandem with an external set of macro files.
A new aspect of the MPE4WP.WPK keyboard is a shift in emphasis
from XALT keys to {One-Key} Macros. A {One-Key} macro is a Key
Macro in the form "{Macro}[drive:\path\]macroname{Enter}".
{One-Key} Macros may be assigned to any key that is recognized by
WordPerfect. Like ALT keys and XALT keys, a {One-Key} Macro can
be both defined and run with a single keystroke. Please see the
User Reference Guide for additional information on {One-Key}
Macros.
The MPE4WP macros have been revised slightly. The external
macro files for the MPE4WP.WPK keyboard have been renamed in
accordance with the shift from XALT keys to {One-Key} Macros
described above. With the exception of Record Mode, the macros
now verify that you are at the main editing screen. The Special
Keys macro no longer spuriously moves the cursor one space to the
right when inserting {ALT x} or {KEY MACRO n} commands. Record
Mode now recognizes CTRL-PgUp {Macro Commands}. Use this one
with caution while in Record Mode. Finally, Menu has been
eliminated in favor of a Help screen.
Consistent with the reduced memory requirements for MC.COM
and M2T.COM, the number of files distributed with MPE4WP has been
decreased. The change is merely cosmetic, so that first-time
users will not be intimidated by the number of files. There has
been no loss of functionality or information. The main reduction
is achieved through the elimination of the MPE4WP macro source
code files. These files were only a convenience and may be
created easily by processing with M2T.COM.
Lastly, the documentation has been revised to reflect the
improvements to MPE4WP described in this file and to incorporate
various editorial changes.