                                                              \i Help on Help \i

  LookBook Reader Help ∙ Copyright 1990-92 ∙ Red Oak Data Systems, Inc.
                                          
   Browsing Help
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        The help text (and other text) can be reviewed by using the
   cursor keys to scroll through the text.  The \iDOWN\i and UP arrow keys 
   move forward and backward in the text one line at a time.  The \iPgDn\i
   and PgUp keys move forward and backward in the text one screen at a 
   time.  
   
        The current line indicator (\i">"\i) in the far left screen 
   column marks your cursor key movement and the percent sign (\i"%"\i) 
   shows your relative position in the help text file.  You may alter 
   the display of the current line by pressing the \i"Aa"\i key ("Aa" 
   means any shift status) to cycle through three possible display
   attributes -- normal,  highlight and intensified.  The current line
   must be on a text line for you to see the effect of the attribute
   change.  

        The current line can be "anchored" on any chosen line of the 
   display screen by turning on the \iscroll-lock\i feature.  The 
   scroll-lock feature's file positioning can cause slower floppy disks
   to thrash.  If you experience an annoying amount of thrashing, you
   may wish to avoid this feature.  
   
        You may go directly to specific help topics by pressing the 
   \i"F2"\i function key to obtain a list of topics to choose from.  You 
   also can use \iCtrl-PgDn\i and Ctrl-PgUp while browsing to jump to 
   the next or previous topic.  The \iESCAPE\i or ENTER keys are used
   to exit help and return to the program.  

   NOTE:  This help file includes page breaks so you can print it 
          as any other DOS Text file (COPY LB.HLP PRN).  The text
          consists of 14 pages.
   


                                                         \i Program  Overview \i


   Paged Document's "Book" Presentation
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        The second screen line will show the type of file you are 
   currently reading.  It will either say "Paged Document" or "DOS 
   Text".  If it says "Paged Document", you are viewing a document 
   that has been "paged" like a traditional book (or manual, catalog 
   newsletter, etc.). 
          
        The reader presents these "paged documents" in an environment 
   that looks and acts like a traditional book -- letting you use your 
   computer text as you normally use printed text.  The reader lets 
   you "turn" pages via the \iCtrl-PgUp\i & PgDn keys and go directly 
   to pages using the "F5=Page" function.  Also, the reader provides
   support functions that let you perform other traditional book 
   operations such as: 

          ■  Opening to pages from a Table of Contents.
          ■  Context look up from "back of the book" style Index.
          ■  Book marking with date stamping and contexts.
          ■  Writing notes and linking them to pages.


                      Document and Support Views
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                             ┌────────╖
                             │        ║╖              
            ┌────────╖       │Document║║        ┌────────╖
            │ Table  ║       │        ║║        │ Text   ║
         F3 │  of    ║<─────>│        ║║<──────>│ Index  ║ F2
            │Contents║    ┌─>╘════════╝║<─┐     │ List   ║    
            ╘════════╝    │   ╘════════╝  │     ╘════════╝
                          │               │           
             ┌───────╖    │               │  ┌───────────╖
          F6 │ Notes ║<──┬┘               └┬>│ Bookmarks ║ F4
             ╘═══════╝   |                 | ╘═══════════╝
                         | ┌─────────────╖ |       
                         └>│  LB_ED or   ║<┘        
                           │User's Editor║
                           ╘═════════════╝
                             


   "Views"
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        The term "views" is used here to describe the document and 
   supporting functions' review screens.  Browsing the document and 
   support views works just like the review of this help information (see 
   Browsing Help). 

        To understand the organization and presentation of the views' 
   information you must think of each view as consisting of lines of 
   text that would appear on printed pages, or be stored in a 
   computer's print file.  The reader presents these lines for review 
   and, when required, interprets the text according to the current 
   view's purpose.  
   

   DOS Text
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        DOS text refers to a file structure commonly used to store text 
   on computers.  The structure of these files allows them to be read or 
   printed "as is".  Common examples of DOS text files are "read.me" and 
   print report files.  

        When using the reader with DOS text files you will have access 
   to all the reader's features except the "Index View".  Also, the 
   "Table of Contents View" will only be available when a prepared 
   table file exists.  


   \i ALT \i Key for Function Descriptions
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        The reader's abbreviated function descriptions are explained 
   via drop down windows that you summon with the ALT key.  You can 
   move through the description windows by using the LEFT and RIGHT 
   cursor arrow keys.  Pressing the ENTER key will select the current 
   window's function.  Functions also can be selected by using the 
   function key or the \ifirst letter\i of the function description.  
   The first letter method also works when selecting options within a 
   function.  


   Using \i"F7=Find"\i to Locate Text in Views
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        You can search each view, including this help view, to find 
   words and phrases.  Upon selecting the "F7=Find" function you must 
   enter the phrase you wish to locate.  If a previous search phrase 
   exists you must use either the "Rr", "Ff" or "Esc" keys to edit or
   erase the retained phrase. You may toggle the case sensitivity of a
   search by pressing the "F7" key after the entering the search text.  
    
        After entering your search text you can start a forward search 
   by pressing either the ENTER key or the DOWN ARROW key.  The UP 
   ARROW key starts a backward search.  The locator column shows the 
   search's progress by placing the percent sign according to the 
   current search location.  The search can be aborted by pressing any 
   letter key or the space bar.  At the completion of a successful 
   search the program highlights and centers the search text.  


   Using the ENTER Key Shortcut
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        The ENTER key can be used to switch between the document view 
   and the last used support view.  This "shortcuts" the normal 
   function or "first letter" keystroke and aids in making repeated 
   references to and from a support view.  


   The ESCAPE Key
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        Use the ESCAPE key when you wish to end or back out of a 
   choice path.  The program protects you by providing prompts to 
   guide you through problem situations.  


   "Option Not Available"  
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        When using the reader in a supporting role such as on-line 
   help, you may encounter an "Option Not Available" message.  This 
   means that the preparer has decided to block your access to the 
   option for programming reasons.  




                                                             \i Document View \i

      
   Document Structure and Use
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        The document view is the focal point of the program.  The 
   program opens to and exits from this view.  Also, access to the 
   support views start from and return to the document view.  Initial 
   document opening is at the top of the document where paged 
   documents often include specific preparer instructions.  
   

   Current Line ">"
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        The current line, indicated by a greater than sign (">"), has 
   two important purposes.  First, it signifies the beginning position 
   for searches.  Secondly, it marks the text line that the program 
   uses to extract "illustration display" and "companion program" 
   commands.  Your document will clearly indicate that it contains 
   display or program commands.  If so, be sure to place the current 
   line indicator according to the author's instructions.  



   Document View Keys
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      Cursor Keys for Browsing
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	PgUp & PgDn             - Up..Down screen.
	\iCtrl-PgUp & PgDn\i        - Up..Down \i"Paged"\i document page.
	Up & Dn Arrow           - Up..Down one line.
	Home & End              - 1st..Last document line.
	Ctrl-End                - Last Indexed Page.


      Position Indicators:
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	">" = Current line which controls command execution
	      and the beginning point for "finds".
	"P" = Current line is top of indexed page.
	"%" = Relative position in the document.


      To Adjust Display:
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	Ctrl-Left & Right   -   Sets spaces or characters to skip
				before text display begins.  Used
				for text centering or bringing
				"off screen" text into view.
	Tab and Shift-Tab   -   Adjusts left margin text
				display.  Used for centering text.
	Ctrl-E              -   Toggles Enhanced Display for
				DOS text documents or when
				index building.
	"A" or "a"          -   Toggles pointer line display
				attribute.


      Other Keys:
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	Ctrl-F              -   Displays full name of file being
				reviewed.
	ENTER               -   Switches to and from document
				and last feature such as
				notes, index, etc.
	Alt                 -   Drops down detailed function
				description windows where
				functions can be highlighted
				using the Left-Right Arrow
				Keys and selected with the
				ENTER key.
	Ctrl-N & Ctrl-B     -   Initiates (N)ote & (B)ookmark
				creation.  Used when LB_ED is
				to be used in half screen mode.
				Places LB_ED over document text.

	"/?"  Key           -   Sets bookmark with text and date.

	"%5"  Key           -   Goto percentage position.

	Scroll Lock         -   Anchors the current line (">").


     Document View Function Keys:
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	F1 = Displays help screen or help file if on line.
	F2 = Index review and page retrieval.
	F3 = Table of contents review & chapter retrieval.
	F4 = Bookmarks - set, review, edit, page retrieval.
	F5 = Enter page to go to in document.
	F6 = Notes  - review, create, edit.
	F7 = Find phrase in document, forward and reverse.
	F8 = Mark document for printing or file capture.
	F9 = Execute {COMMAND:} or {DISPLAY:} for current line
	     or temporarily exit to DOS.
	F10= Utility options - See Color & Config.



 
                                                           \i Text Index View \i


   Page and Text Highlighting
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        The text index can be browsed like the document to view index 
   citations.  You can use the index view's "F7=Find" function to 
   locate specific index entries.  As you review the index list you 
   will notice that the reader highlights portions of each entry's 
   text and each entry's page.  

        The highlighted text and pages are an important part of 
   document and index look up function.  The highlighted page shows
   the page to be retrieved while the highlighted text shows the text 
   to be found on that document page.  


   Finding Index Entries in the Document
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        Pressing the ENTER key while in the index view returns you to 
   the document view at the citation's highlighted page.  Once on the 
   page, the program attempts to locate the citation's highlighted 
   text by automatically using the "F7=Find" function.  You will 
   notice that the search string retains the citation's highlighted 
   text for finding additional occurrences on the page.  If the text 
   can't be found on the page, you will be prompted to further or 
   abandon the search.  
   
        To search multiple citations use the shortcut ENTER key to 
   return to the index.  The return to the index view will be at your 
   departure position -- for continuous selection of the index entry's 
   other pages.  


   Index Options:
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	ENTER                 - Go to document page highlighted.
	Escape                - Return to document - no position change.
	F7 Find               - Find phrase in index entries.
	Tab                   - If 2 column index list in use, 
	                        change columns.
	Right Arrow or
	  Space Bar           - Move page highlight left to right.
	Cursor Keys           - Browse index as in document.


 
                                                    \i Table of Contents View \i


        The table of contents often contains multiple topic listings 
   so be sure to review the preparer's comments at the top of the 
   file.  To open to a document page or location listed in the table 
   of contents, place the current line marker (">") on the line 
   containing the desired document page or percentage location and tap 
   ENTER.  Your place in the table of contents will be preserved upon 
   return.  The "shortcut" ENTER key can be used as a quick means to 
   switch between the document and table of contents view.  

        Although table entries usually reference page beginnings, 
   special use tables may reference topics that appear at other than 
   page tops.  Preparers can place keywords in the contents' text to 
   direct the program to find precise page locations.  When the 
   program detects a keyword it will automatically load and start the 
   "F7=Find" function upon return to the document to find exact table 
   references.  
            


  Table of Contents Options:
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	ENTER                 - Go to document page indicated.
	Escape                - Return to document - no position change.
	F7 Find               - Find phrase in table of contents.
	Cursor Keys           - Browse as in document.



                                                             \i Bookmark View \i


   Setting Bookmarks       
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        Bookmarks can be set by placing the current line marker (">") 
   on the desired document text line and then pressing the "?/" key or 
   through the option highlight selection by pressing "F6" and "S".  
   When setting a bookmark, the reader records the date, page and up 
   to 25 characters from the beginning of the current text line.  Care 
   should be taken to mark a line containing text so the bookmark's 
   precise location can later be retrieved.  
   
   
   Bookmark Retrieval       
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        Bookmark entries can be browsed like the document.  To access 
   bookmarked pages, you must point to the bookmark page with the 
   current line (">") indicator.  The current line placement must be at 
   the line containing the desired page or percentage location.  Once 
   you have pointed to the bookmark you can retrieve it by tapping the 
   ENTER key.  You will be returned to the document where the program 
   automatically starts the "F7=Find" function to retrieve the exact 
   keyword location.  If for some reason the keyword text can't be found 
   on the bookmark page, you will be prompted.  
     
        
   Bookmark Editing       
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        You may add comments to bookmarks, create new ones, or delete 
   old ones.  You can do this with the reader's editor, LB_ED, or with 
   any word processor that can produce a DOS text file.  

        The reader automatically invokes LB_ED unless you have 
   indicated another word processor's command (see Color & Config).  
   LB_ED follows normal word processing conventions and provides on 
   line help via the "F1" function key.  

        The reader lets you configure an alternate directory for 
   storing bookmark files.  Without the alternate directory 
   indication, bookmark files will be expected to reside in the same 
   directory as the document.  

        The command that invokes bookmark creation can be modified 
   before confirmation.  Usually the command's contents would be 
   confirmed without change.  However, you have the opportunity to 
   examine and change the command and file names if desired.  The 
   command line also can be used to select the half screen operation 
   of LB_ED (see using LB_ED).  


   Your Bookmarks       
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        The bookmarks that you manually record should use the same 
   format as the program's bookmarks.  Bookmark pages and percentage 
   locations must appear as the last text on the line.  Search text 
   should be enclosed by quotes.  If quotes appear in the search text 
   you must further enclose the enclosing quotes with asterisks.  
   Pages must use the document's page format -- either chapter (12-
   1234a) or consecutive numbering (1234a).  Percentage locations must 
   be followed by a percent sign (1%, 12.12%, etc.).  


      Examples:
      ─────────
	This will work:
	───────────────
	       Legal obligations of outside directors:
		"American Corporations"               page   364
		  see also *"Delaware"*               page   258

		 Please note that the column position of the pages
		 is unimportant so long as they appear last.

	And, so will this:
	──────────────────
	       Legal obligations of outside directors:
		"American Corporations"                      12.12%
		  see also *"Delaware"*                         43%


	But these won't:
	────────────────

	Page 364 below should appear at line end:
	─────────────────────────────────────────
	Legal obligations of outside directors:
	 American Corporations  on 364,  see also Delaware on  258

	Pages must be preceded by spaces:
	─────────────────────────────────
	 Legal obligations of outside directors:
		American Corporations               page364
		  see also Delaware                 page..258


   Bookmark  Options:
   ──────────────────

	ENTER             - Go to document page indicated.
	Escape            - Return to document - no position change.
	F7 Find           - Find phrase in bookmark file.
	F2                - Executes LB_ED or word processor to
			    create or edit entries.
	Cursor Keys       - Browse as in document.



                                                                \i Notes View \i


        You may add and edit notes with the reader's editor, LB_ED, or 
   with any word processor that can produce DOS text files.  The 
   reader automatically invokes LB_ED unless you have indicated another 
   word processor's command (see Color & Config).  LB_ED follows normal 
   word processing conventions and provides on line help via the "F1" 
   function key.  

        The reader lets you configure an alternate directory for 
   storing note files.  Without the alternate directory indication, 
   note files will be expected to reside in the same directory as the 
   document.  

        The command that invokes note creation can be modified before 
   confirmation.  Usually the command's contents would be confirmed 
   without change.  However, you have the opportunity to examine and 
   change the command and file names if desired.  The command line 
   also can be used to select the half screen operation of LB_ED (see 
   using LB_ED).  

        Note page linking is an extension of the search routine.  You 
   may link notes to pages by preceding your notes with the document 
   page number enclosed in brackets "{}".  This form enables a page's 
   notes to be retrieved automatically using the "F5=PageLink" 
   function.  


	Note Examples:
	─────────────

       {123}
       Line 10 of page 123 should read:
       " This is a note that is attached to page 123 and . . ."


       {A-2a}
       This is a sample note that would pertain to data       
       found on page 2a of appendix A . . .


   Note Options:
   ─────────────
	ENTER                   - To document page indicated.
	Escape                  - To document - no page change.
	F2                      - Executes LB_ED or word processor to
				  create or edit notes.
	F5                      - Places {document page} in search
				  variable and locates page notes.
	F7 Find                 - Find phrase in note entries.
	Cursor Keys             - Browse as in document.



                                                               \i Using LB_ED \i


   Using LB_ED to Create Notes and Bookmarks
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        LB_ED is a limited feature text editor (word processor) that 
   works with the reader to let you create note and bookmark files.  
   It includes standard features required for text editing such as 
   searching and block operations.  LB_ED's on-line help, invoked via 
   the "F1" function key, lists the available features and the keys 
   used to select them.  

        To let you use your favorite word processor with the reader 
   (see Editor Command under configuration topic), LB_ED has been 
   included as a stand alone program that the reader calls by DOS 
   command.  When you select the note or bookmark creation functions 
   the reader places the appropriate LB_ED command line at the screen 
   top for review.  


		Example:  C:\LB\LBED C:\EXAMP\LBOOK.NOT


        The command is simply a DOS command that would be entered at 
   the DOS prompt.  The first part of the command is the program name 
   and path.  The second part of the command is the file to be edited.  
   Note and bookmark files have the same name (first 8 letters) as 
   their "parent" document and an extension of "PIN" for bookmark 
   entries and "NOT" for notes.  

        You may modify the command and signal acceptance with the 
   ENTER key.  Upon acceptance, the file will be opened if it exists.  
   If it doesn't exist, LB_ED will request permission to create it.  
   Upon exit, LB_ED will ask permission to update the disk file if it 
   detects that changes may have been made to the file.  
   


   Half Screen Mode
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        LB_ED can be used in a half screen window, placed over the 
   document text.  This mode can be selected by directly invoking LB_ED 
   from the document view.  This can be done by keying the Ctrl-B 
   (bookmarks) or Ctrl-N (notes) combinations.  

        The selection of the half screen mode can be done by appending 
   a "space plus" (" +") or "space minus" (" -") to the LB_ED command 
   before confirming the command.  The plus sign places the LB_ED 
   window at the top of the screen while the minus sign places the 
   window at the bottom of the screen.  

	  Example:  C:\LB\LBED C:\EXAMP\LBOOK.NOT +  (top half)

	  Example:  C:\LB\LBED C:\EXAMP\LBOOK.NOT -  (bottom half)


   LB_ED File Sizes and Screen Dimensions
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        LB_ED uses the reader's row and column settings up to a full 
   limit of 25 rows.  The colors used by LB_ED are taken from the 
   reader's config file.  The maximum file size for LB_ED is 1,000 
   lines or 40k.  A warning will be given when the file size 
   approaches the limits.  

   LB_ED Errors and Memory Requirements
   ────────────────────────────────────
        Your document may have been distributed without a copy of 
   LB_ED.  If LB_ED (or your editor) can't be started, the reader 
   displays an error message.  Problems result from either the 
   inability to find the program file or the lack of adequate memory.  
   The reader warns you when LB_ED's available memory is below the
   needed amount (132K).  
    


                                                            \i Color & Config \i

    Selecting Colors
    ────────────────
         The color selection facility (F10-C) provides four predefined 
    color schemes and two predefined monochrome schemes.  The 
    monochrome schemes are simply black over white, or white over 
    black and cannot be changed.  The color schemes can be used "as 
    is", or modified on an item by item basis.  

         The plus and minus keys toggle color choices and the ENTER 
    key confirms them.  Once confirmed, the sample portion of the 
    screen displays the new choice.  You may experiment with color 
    combinations and either choose to abandon them or use them before 
    returning to the document.  You also may choose to save them to 
    disk so that they will automatically load when the reader starts 
    (see "Use Doc/Set Colors" topic below).  


    Use Doc/Set Colors
    ──────────────────
         Authors need to control text colors in documents that use 
    color commands.  This ensures that document colors appear as 
    intended.  If used, the document's text colors override your color 
    scheme selections on document opening.  To cancel or reset the 
    document colors toggle them from the Utility menu by pressing 
    "F10" and "U".  



    Establishing Editor & Auxiliary Directories - "F10-E"
    ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────

    Editor Command
    ──────────────
         The Editor Command variable enables you to record the command 
    to replace LB_ED with your word processor.  It is best to include 
    the command drive and directory.  For example in "c:\wordproc\wp", 
    the command used to execute your word processor would be "wp" - 
    located on drive "C" in the directory "wordproc".  
 

    Directory for Notes and Bookmarks
    ─────────────────────────────────
         Normally, the reader expects a document's notes and bookmarks 
    to reside in the same disk and directory as the document.  This is 
    not practical for CD-ROM's or other instances where the document's 
    resident disk can't be written to.  To accommodate these 
    instances, you may record an alternate directory here.  


    Video Options
    ─────────────

    Point Line Type - This selection lets you choose how to 
                      display the current line. The choices
                      are "hilite", intense and normal.

    Enhanced Text -   This selection lets you toggle the 
                      recognition of imbedded display commands.
                      This does not work for "paged documents".
   
    Snow Filter     - Turn ON for CGA systems that flicker,
                      other than CGA will register NA.


    Updating Configuration options
    ──────────────────────────────
         After recording your configuration choices you may save them 
    to disk, use them for the current session only, or abandon the 
    selections made.  



                                                               \i End of Help \i
