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John Lewis
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Version 3.2
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System Control v3.2
Copyright 1992 by John Lewis
You should have the following files:
SYSTEM.EXE - The System Control main program.
SYSTEM.DOC - This documentation and instruction file.
PRIMTM.BAT - Batch file to print SYSTEM.DOC to printer.
REGISTER.DOC - Registration form.
README.1ST - Overview file of System Control features and requirements.
If you need to contact me with any problems you can write to:
John Lewis
P.O. Box 24
Jennings, OK 74038-0024
or call (918)757-2922.
Sorry, I can't guarantee to return everybody's long distance
calls. If you'd like to be SURE I'll get back to you, please
invite me to call you back collect.
You may not sell this package to anyone. If you distribute
this package on a diskette, any fees you collect must be
specified as materials/handling, and may not exceed $10 for
the diskette. Please, include all the files listed above as
a set.
You are completely responsible for determining the fitness or
usability of this package. I will not be liable for any
damages, of any kind, arising from any failure of any programs
in this package to perform as expected.
If you find this program useful please send $15.00 US to the above
address to register your copy.
Thank You
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<< System Requirements >>
80286 or higher processor running DOS 2.0 or higher, Hard disk required.
<< First Things First >>
You must first setup your control files before running the program. You can
use a word processor or editor to create these files. You can also use DOS
edlin, DOS v5.0 EDIT program or simply DOS copy command to write your files
as long as the files are only ASCII characters without any control characters.
Just simply write your CONFIG.SYS file as you normally would except only
include the settings you need for a particular application. Follow the normal
rules for writing CONFIG.SYS files but include the settings you need for the
specific application. Then name the file anything you like with a S#C
extension (ie NORMAL.S#C). Then write your AUTOEXEC.BAT file for the same
application using the same name with a S#A extension (ie NORMAL.S#A). Now
this application will have the name you used to name the files (ie NORMAL).
You can use any name you like as long as it conforms to DOS rules on file
names. The only exception to the rule of file names is do not use the name
'STARTUP'. This name is used by the program when there is no configuration
file name selected (usually the first time the program is ran).
Be sure to always include a file pair for each name. For example if you
donot need a AUTOEXEC.BAT file for a particular application you can simply
write your S#A file with only comments in it. This will head off any file
copying errors.
You can write up to 100 different AUTOEXEC.BAT and 100 different CONFIG.SYS
per subdirectory. This means you can have as many sub directorys as your disk
can support, each with 100 different sets of AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files
in it if you wish. You must only store your files in a directory that is only
one level from the root directory (ie C:\CONTROL -- NOT C:\CONTROL\SYSFILES).
<< Running the program >>
You can run System Control from a floppy disk or from any directory on your
hard drive. To copy to the root directory of drive C: from drive A: enter:
COPY A:\SYSTEM.EXE C:\. at the DOS prompt.
To run System Control be in the directory where the program is kept and enter
SYSTEM at the DOS prompt.
The first time the program is ran it will look for the initialization file
which it will not find. Then the opening screen will appear showing the current
file name as STARTUP. You will also be prompted that no configuration file has
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been selected and asked if you would like a list of your files. First check
that the current directory is the same as the one where you stored your control
files. The current directory will be shown at the bottom of the screen. If you
stored your control files in a different directory than the one shown on the
screen press F1. Then enter the name of the directory where the control files
are located.
Now press the Y to see a list of your control files. The program will search
your named directory and display a list of all your control files. Use the
arrow keys, home and end keys to move the hilite bar to different file names.
The page up and page down keys are active if you have a long list of control
names. You can also use the first letter of the name you wish to select and
the hilite bar will move to the first name that begins with the letter.
If you wish to return to the first screen to change the directory or end the
program press the ESC key.
After you have selected the control file you wish to use hit <ENTER>, this will
copy the selected files and reboot the computer using the new control files.
<< Display Colors >>
Display colors are changed by pressing the TAB key. A selection box will
appear and you will be prompted to enter your color selections for Foreground,
Background and Border. These selections are saved and used each time you run
the program. If you donot want to change a particular color just press <ENTER>
without entering a selection number. If you donot have a color adapter the TAB
key will only beep when pressed.
<< Closing >>
If you want System Control to check your setup files and run each time you turn
on your computer be sure and copy SYSTEM.EXE to your root directory on drive
C: and include SYSTEM.EXE to the last line of each of your AUTOEXEC.BAT files
(including each file you wrote using the S#A extension. ie NORMAL.S#A).
System Control writes one file on you root directory of drive C:, it is a small
configuration file with the name of the last used setup file name, the current
screen color selections and the directory where the file list for the program
is kept. System Control does not modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS files
other than copying and renaming them from files that you create.
I have tried to keep the program simple and powerful enough to cover a wide
range of different applications. After a few times of running the program
you will be able to load up, select a different configuration file and
reboot in a few seconds. This is what I think a good utility of this type
should do, be easy to learn, easy to run and serve a needed function.
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Version 1.0
Initially written to correct memory conflicts with TSR and PDS environment
when loading and writing large programs.
Version 1.2
Added error checking for keyboard input and file openings. Released to
public.
Version 2.1
Added color selections for monitor, added directory selection for configuration
files. Expanded total number or configuration files from 10 to 100 per
directory. Added center expansion routines for screen box drawing. Added
unique screen clearing routine. Rewrote name selection routine to include
use of Home,End,PgUp,PgDn and first letter search on configuration names
when selecting list. Release to public.
Version 3.0
This version was written to correct a minor bug in the root directory search
routine of version 2.1. This error occurred when my text editor generated
a unwanted "\" in one of the variable assignment. Added a few screen
enhancements and corrected the spelling on Foreground. Release to public
Version 3.1
Rewrote directory search routines to increase speed.
Version 3.2
Cleaned up screen displays and refined file list selection routine.
Released to public.
System Control was written in Microsoft Basic PDS 7.1 .