                                                              \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"F8"\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:  You can print this help file by selecting the "F10=Print"
          option.  There are 14 pages of text.




                                                         \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=Goto" 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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             ┌──────╖        ┌────────╖          ┌──────╖
         F8  │Topics║<─┐     │        ║       ┌─>│Topics║  F8
             ╘══════╝  │     │Document║╖      │  ╘══════╝
            ┌────────╖<┘     │  Text  ║║      └>┌────────╖
            │ 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 format and use of a views' text you must think
   of each view as consisting of lines as they would appear on a printed
   page, or be included in a typical computer print file.  The program
   presents these lines for you to read.  When possible, the program will
   use the text according to the unique purpose of a view -- such as
   retrieving a page gleaned from the text of the Table of Contents.


   DOS Text
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        DOS text refers to a file structure commonly used to store ASCII
   text on DOS computers.  The structure of these files allows them to be
   read or printed "as is".  Common examples of DOS text files are
   "readme" and print report type 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=Search"\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=Search" function you must
   enter the phrase you wish to locate.  If a previous search phrase
   exists you must use either the "Rr", "Ss" 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 a search.
        "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 = Search for phrase in document, forward and reverse.
        F9 = Execute {COMMAND:} or {DISPLAY:} for current line
             or temporarily exit to DOS.
        F10= File-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=Search" 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=Search" 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 Search             - Find phrase in index entries.
        F8 Topics             - Go directly to alhabetic headings.
        F10 Print             - Print to file or printer.
        Tab                   - If 2 column index list in use,
                                change columns.
        Right Arrow           - Highlight page citation of right.
        Space Bar             - Summons Topic List.
        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=Search" 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 Search             - Find phrase in table of contents.
        F8 Topics             - Go directly to Topic headings.
        F10 Print             - Print to file or printer.
        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=Search" 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:
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        ENTER             - Go to document page indicated.
        Escape            - Return to document - no position change.
        F2                - Executes LB_ED or word processor to
                            create or edit entries.
        F7 Search         - Find phrase in bookmark file.
        F7 Print          - Print to file or printer.
        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:
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       {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:
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        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  Search              - Find phrase in note entries.
        F10 Print               - Print to file or printer.
        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
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        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
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         The color selection facility (F10-S) 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
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         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".



    Program Setup - "F10-P"
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    Editor Command
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         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
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         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
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    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
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         After recording your configuration choices you may save them
    to disk, use them for the current session only, or abandon the
    selections made.

    Margin and Skip Positions
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         In anticipation of you using LookBook with all types of text we
    have given you the ability to position text that might not otherwise
    be in view. The skip setting will skip text at the beginning of a
    line.  The margin setting will adjust the left margin.

    Go to DOS
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         Temporary exit to DOS.

    Exit or New Document
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         Select a new file or EXIT.  Same prompt that ESCAPE presents.

                                                               \i End of Help \i
