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| E Z S n a p - Resident Screen Snapshot Utility |
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| Copyright (C) 1990 by InfoNapse Systems. |
| All Rights Reserved. |
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| User Documentation |
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| Version 2.2 |
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This is a *FREE* utility.
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** NOT FOR SALE **
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Program written using:
Microsoft BASIC 7.1 Professional Development System.
Copyright (C) 1989, Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
QuickPak Professional v3.0 Add-On Library.
Copyright (C)1988,1989 Crescent Software. All Rights Reserved.
PDQ v1.49 Replacement Library
Copyright (C)1989 Crescent Software. All Rights Reserved.
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INTRODUCTION
EZSnap is a Terminate but Stay Resident (TSR) program which will
enable you to take quick "snap-shots" of a program's screens while
the program is actually running. EZSnap will write each screen to
a disk file in one of three formats. The program also features an
"unload" command switch, as well as a switch which enables YOU to
define the hotkey setting.
ARCHIVE CONTENTS
Your archived package should contain the following files:
EZSNAP.EXE - the memory resident utility
EZSNAP.DOC - this documentation
README - miscellaneous information
REQUIREMENTS
To use EZSnap, you will need the following computer equipment:
An IBM PS/2, PC/AT, or Compatible Machine
One Floppy Disk or Fixed Disk
A CGA, EGA, or VGA Color Display
INSTALLATION
To install EZSnap each time you start your computer system, simply
include the line "EZSNAP" in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make certain
that EZSNAP.EXE is in a directory which is defined in your DOS
"path". Otherwise, DOS won't be able to find it.
EZSnap may also be installed at any time from the DOS prompt. Just
key-in "EZSNAP" at the DOS prompt and press [─┘]. EZSnap will
allocate the memory it needs to function (approx 17K), and will
display a message similar to:
EZSnap v2.2 Copyright (C)1990 - InfoNapse Systems.
Screen Capture Program Now Resident.
Press [Alt]+[Ctrl]+[S] to Activate.
Use [/U] Switch to Unload.
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SCREEN IMAGE FILE FORMAT
EZSnap enables you to save a screen to disk in one of three
different formats; EZScreen, BASIC's BSAVE, or standard ASCII text.
Use your cursor keys to position the highlight bar on the format
you need. If you do not supply a file extension, EZSnap will use
".EZS", ".BIN", or ".TXT", depending upon the save format you've
selected.
RUNNING EZSnap
To bring EZSnap to the foreground, simply press the [Ctrl], [Alt],
and [S] keys together. After doing so, you'll see the program's
banner appear in the upper portion of your display. Key-in any vaild
DOS filename, select the format you need, and press the [Enter] key.
Enough space is provided for a full DOS pathname. Press the [Esc] key
to cancel the process. The underlying application will then resume.
EZSnap will refuse to be loaded more than once. In other words,
if it's already resident and you keyin "EZSNAP" from the DOS
prompt, you'll receive a message similar to the one below:
EZSnap v2.2 Already Resident.
Press [Alt]+[Ctrl]+[S] to Activate.
Use [/U] Switch to Unload.
UNLOADING
EZSnap may be removed or "unloaded" from memory by keying-in the
program name followed by the "/U" command line switch. This will
return approximately 17K of memory to DOS. In order to remove
EZSnap, it must have been the LAST TSR program loaded. If you load
a TSR after loading EZSnap, you must first unload it, then unload
EZSnap.
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SPECIFYING THE HOT-KEY SETTING
The term "hot-key" refers to the key or combination of keys which
must be depressed in order to activate EZSnap.
The default hot-key setting used by EZSnap is [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[S]. The
hot-key setting may be changed during initial load from the command
line. The following is a description of the syntax to use:
EZSNAP [ /K [<shiftmask>] [:<key>] ]
where:
<shiftmask> = "$", "#", "@", or "!" or ANY combination of
identifiers listed below:
"$" = Alternate or Alt
"#" = Control or Ctrl
"@" = Left-Shift
"!" = Right-Shift
<key> = any single alphabetic key A thru Z
Note that it is NOT necessary to specify BOTH <shiftmask> and <key>.
The default <shiftmask> is [Alt]+[Ctrl] ($#), and the default <key>
assignment is [S]. If you specify a <key> argument, you must include
a leading colon ":". The "/K" switch is always required whenever you
vary the hot-key setting. Below are several examples illustrating
how to specify a hot-key setting.
SYNTAX HOT-KEY SETTING
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EZSNAP /K:E = [Alt]+[Ctrl]+[E]
EZSNAP /K@:Z = [Left-Shift]+[Z]
EZSNAP /K$#@! = [Alt]+[Ctrl]+[Right-Shift]+[Left-Shift]+[S]
EZSNAP /K# = [Ctrl]+[S]
Note that it not necessary to specifiy <shiftmask> identifiers in
any specific order. In other words, "$#!" is the sane as "#!$".
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COMPATIBILITY
If you use a 386 computer with Expanded Memory software, you
probably have a utility which enables you to load TSRs "high" in
memory (i.e. above the 640 DOS area). You may load EZSnap in this
manner, provided it is placed in a contiguous block of memory. If
your system distributes the EZSnap program code among more than
one block of memory, you *may* not be able to unload it using the
"/U" command switch.
Other utilities which enable you to "scroll" thru previous screens
may conflict with EZSnap. We suggest you experiment with your
system to determine what works, and what dosen't.
Due to the nature of this type of software, conflicts can and may
occur. If you encounter difficulties using EZSnap and cannot find
a solution, please feel free to contact the author via E-Mail for
assistance (Steve Bathurst CIS 72656,434).