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┌────────────┐
│ BLACKBEARD │
└────────────┘
User Supported Software
Blackbeard is designed to be a programmer's editor. It
performs the editing tasks a programmer needs, in as fast and
efficient manner as possible. It works the way you expect it to.
The primary use for Blackbeard is for source code editing and it
does all the things you would expect. It also has some word
processing features; these were used to create this read.me file.
DOCUMENTATION
Blackbeard does not come with a voluminous manual. The design
team decided early on that a good editor should not need a large
reference manual; most of the documentation is built in. The file
BB.DOC explans the more complex features of Blackbeard.
The Blackbeard diskette should have the following files:
File Description
-------------------------------------------------------
bb.exe This is the Blackbeard program.
bb44.exe This is the Blackbeard program set up
to run in 44 row by 132 column mode
on the Everex card. (No longer being
distributed. Available upon request.)
bbc.exe Blackbeard key binding compiler
bbf.exe Blackbeard text formatter. See BBF.DOC
instructions. Turns Blackbeard into a
full-featured word processor.
bb.cfg Blackbeard configuration file
bb.key Blackbeard key binding file compiled
read.me Blackbeard release notes
bb.doc Blackbeard manual
bbf.doc Blackbeard formatter manual
bbc.doc Blackbeard key compiler manual
bbkeys.txt Blackbeard key binding file ready for
compilation.
m_bb.msc Blackbeard Mouse systems button and
movement defintion file
m_bb.com Blackbeard Mouse systems compiled menu file.
form.txt Blackbeard order form.
bbada.lng Language syntax for Ada.
RUNNING BLACKBEARD
To run blackbeard simply type:
BB
at the DOS prompt. Blackbeard will display the startup screen
and ask you for a file to edit (use this one to get started). You
can enter a file name just press return for a menu of available
files in your current directory.
To install backbeard memory resident use:
BB =R
Blackbeard will install and consume about 150k of memory. Use
<ALT> = or <ALT> - to invoke the editor.
You can give Blackbeard a filename upon startup:
BB <filename>
When Blackbeard starts up it looks for two files: the
configuration file and the macro file. The configuration file is
required; the macro file is optional.
Configuration File
Blackbeard keeps a configuration file that will allow you to
customize the following areas:
- all items from the OPTIONS MENU
- all items from the SETTINGS MENU
- Window colors
- WIndow sizes
- the status line settings
Blackbeard looks in the current subdirectory for a file named
BB.CFG. This file will be used to set the configuration
setttings. If there is not a file named BB.CFG in the current
subdirectory, Blackbeard will look in the DOS environment for the
symbol BBCFG, if it is found it will use the filename supplied
with the symbol. This will let you keep one configuration file
and use Blackbeard from any disk or directory.
To set BBCFG place this command or one similar in you
autoexec.bat file
SET BBCFG=C:\BB.CFG
See the OPTIONS/SETTINGS menu for the read and save
configuration commands. These commands will request a filename
and default to the current path and BB.CFG filename if none is
given.
In addition to options and settings, keystroke macros, and
key bindings can be saved and loaded in upon initialization.
See bb.doc for more details.
MENUS
To access the menus and learn the commands press the escape
<Esc> key and the menu will pop-up. You can execute a command or
select any submenus by positioning the cursor on the item (using
the keypad keys) and pressing the enter key (─┘). To exit a menu
without choosing an item press the escape key. The menu action
will be taken where the cursor was before you entered the menu.
WIth few exceptions the menu commands all have their direct
keyboard counterparts which are described to the right of the
English command description. The direct commands use the keyboard
letters and the shift () , Alt, and control (Ctrl) keys. The
following describes how they are shown:
^R - means Ctrl-R
R - means Shift-R
αR - means Alt-R
The function keys are designated as F1 - F10.
OPTIONS MENU AND STATUS LINE MENU
The options and status line menus toggles with ON shown as
high intensity and OFF as normal intensity. To toggle an item use
the enter key.
THE MOUSE
Microsoft
Blackbeard includes integral mouse support for the Microsoft
mouse. Mouse movements are tranlsated into cursor movements; the
left button is translated to enter and used to select menu items;
the right button is translated to escape and used to pop-up and
exit menus.
Mouse Systems
The Blackbeard distribution diskette includes a mouse menu
driver for the Mouse Systems Mouse. To use the mouse install the
PC mouse menu driver by running MOUSESYS (this is described in
your Mouse Systems Manual). Run the Blackbeard menu program with
the following command:
M_BB
This will install a mouse driver for Blackbeard. Mouse
movements are tranlsated into cursor movements; the left button
is translated to enter and used to select menu items; the right
button is translated to escape and used to pop-up and exit menus;
the middle button and pressing the left and right buttons
simultaneously (emulates αE) will repeat the last menu command.
SKULL & CROSSBONES
Blackbeard's logo is a skull & crossbones that comes up when
it is executed. Since this logo can be annoying to some, here is
how you can "patch" your bb.cfg to eliminate the skull &
crossbones:
Byte 254 (decimal) of the BB.CFG file
LEARNING TO USE BLACKBEARD
The best way to learn how to use Blackbeard (or any product)
is to use it.
Distribution and Registration
As you know software copyright violation is rampant. This is
why we have created Blackbeard. Because Blackbeard is a superior
text editor and available for free distribution, there will be no
need to pirate copyright sfotware to obtain advanced text editing
features. Please feel free to give Blackbeard to you friends. We
are counting on you as a participant in the largest distribution
network in the nation (the owners and users of PCs) to make
Blackbeard a popular product. With strong user support,
Blackbeard will be enhanced with new features and capabilities
making it the programmer's editor of choice.
For twenty (20) dollars you can become a registered owner of
Blackbeard. For your $20.00 you will appease your conscience
about using unregistered software, receive a distinctive
"Blackbeard" collectable, and a copy of the latest version of
Blackbeard. The file FORM.TXT can be used as an order form.
SEND A CHECK MADE OUT TO BLACKBEARD TO:
Blackbeard
1198 E. Baseline St. Suite 113
San Bernardino, California 92410
We thank you for your support.