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Version 1.34 SupremeAsk 10/23/90
Copyright (c) 1988-90 by SupremeSoft All Rights Reserved
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SASK is simply a Norton ASK clone. It has one added feature, the
ability to import text files as the prompts. This allows you to display
all those README files, and then request the user if they want to follow
a certain course of action. All you have to do is add the prompt at the
end of the README file.
SASK automatically keeps track of the current display line, thus
allowing you to display files which are more than 24 lines long. SASK
will display "More...Press any key" at the end of each page. Naturally,
if the display doesn't overrun one page, no such prompt is made.
Calling Syntax: SASK ["Display Prompt" | filename.txt] KeyList [/D] [/K]
You have the option to output a standard prompt, just as in Norton's
ASK. To do so, just enclose the prompt in double quotes ("). (See note
for C version), the program will then display that prompt and wait for
one of the keys in KeyList to be entered.
Returns: ERRORLEVEL set according to the key pressed, and it's
location in the KeyList
ERRORLEVEL set to 99 on any Errors including
Ctrl-C/Ctrl-Break.
Options: The inclusion of the /D switch causes SASK to display the key that
was pressed.
The inclusion of the /K switch causes SASK to flush the keyboard
buffer before obtaining user input. In this way all type ahead is
removed.
Examples: SASK "Continue? (Y/N)" yn /D
Displays <Continue? (Y/N)> and waits for either <Y>, <y>, <N>, <n>
to be pressed. ERRORLEVEL is set as follows:
<Y>,<y> ERRORLEVEL=1
<N>,<n> ERRORLEVEL=2
Any error ERRORLEVEL=99
SASK readme.txt nye
Displays the file README.TXT and waits for <Y>, <y>, <N>, <n>,
<E>, <e>. ERRORLEVEL is returned as follows:
<N>,<n> ERRORLEVEL=1
<Y>,<y> ERRORLEVEL=2
<E>,<e> ERRORLEVEL=3
Any error ERRORLEVEL=99
Note 1: To test ERRORLEVEL in batch files, make sure that you test for
the HIGHEST possible return value FIRST! Otherwise, the batch file will
execute the very first condition. Therefore use the following
construct:
if ERRORLEVEL=99
if ERRORLEVEL=98
if ERRORLEVEL=97
.
.
.
if ERRORLEVEL=1
Check your DOS manual for further information.
Note 2: Unlike Norton ASK, the program does not Beep at an incorrect key
entry. Also, unlike ASK, the program will ALWAYS display it's copyright
notice
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Changes since version 1.32:
The C versions are no longer distributed.
The two switches (/D and /K) have been included to allow the user to be a
little more in control of the program.
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License/Warranty:
There is NO warranty either expressed or implied. You use this
program at your own risk! You may NOT hold SupremeSoft accountable for
any damages that may occur either directly or indirectly from the use of
this program.
This program is distributed either by itself, or in a package of
Utilities. To register SupremeAsk and to get a copy of the latest versions of
all the Utilities send $10.00 to the address below:
SupremeSoft
105 Deerfield Drive
Easton, CT 06612
Re: SASK (1.34)
Corporate/Academic Site Licenses are available.
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ASK is a Registered Trademark of Norton Computing.
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