*SYS_MAIN

[F1] PowerMenu Help  [F2] Utilities    [F3] Options
[F4] DOS Window      [F5] Disk Manager
   [Esc]     Exit PowerMenu or any window

    [?]      Get User Help     [0...9] Run selection
  [],[]    Move cursor bar	[─┘]  Run selection
  [Alt-T]    Set Time	       [Alt-D] Set Date
   [Ins]     Open Edit Window	[Del]  Delete item
[ScrollLock] Move Menu Windows [Alt-S] Swap items
 [Alt-Fkey]  Instant Edit Window
[Shift-Fkey] Get User Help for selection

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*SYS_EXIT

	  » Exiting to DOS «

If you answer [Y] to confirm exit to DOS, you will
end up in the computer's Disk Operating System.
DOS contains low-level functions which allow you to
run programs, create directories, delete files, etc.

Since you effectively have DOS access at any time thru
PowerMenu's Window to DOS [F4], you will probably
never need to actually EXIT PowerMenu.

If you need to do some quick DOS commands, we
recommend using the Window to DOS rather than exiting.


*SYS_DELETE

	 » Deleting a Selection «

If you answer [Y] to confirm deletion, you will
blank out all information for this menu choice.

If the selection contains the name of a submenu, the
submenu itself will NOT be deleted.  You can call up
a submenu from any selection by specifying its name.









*SYS_ADDMENU

	 » Creating a New Submenu «

Answering [Y] confirms creation of a new submenu.
A new menu will be referenced by the name you have
given it, and can be called from any other menu.

Each new submenu will occupy about 1.8Kb of disk
space.	If you need to list or delete submenus, use
the utility SUBMENU.EXE included with your PowerMenu
system disk.










*SYS_SWAP

	 » Swapping Selections «

With this function, you can SWAP an item with
any location on the menu by using the [] and
[] keys.

The highlighted selection will be in the new menu
location, and the previous one will be swapped with
the old.

When you're ready to confirm a swap, hit the
─┘ key.

Hitting [Esc] aborts any swap operation.
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*UTIL_MAINH

	 » PowerMenu Utilities «

The utilities menu gives you access to many of
PowerMenu's more advanced features.

To select a item, move the highlighted bar with
[] and [] and hit ─┘, or hit the first letter
of the desired selection.  [Esc] will return you
to your previous User Menu.

Detailed help for each function can be obtained by
hitting [F1] when the selection is highlighted.


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*UTIL_SYSIN

      » PowerMenu System Information «

This selection causes PowerMenu to do a hardware
check of your system.  On the screen, you will see
an 'inventory list' of equipment, memory, options,
etc. which are present on your machine.

System information is particularly useful when
installing new piece of software/hardware, as it
allows you to see if your PC has the minimum system
requirements needed to support it.



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*UTIL_RAMST

	 » PowerMenu RAM Status «

PowerMenu will check the system RAM to determine how
much RAM is installed, used, and available.

The number of bytes available tells you how much
memory your applications program will have when
it has been invoked by PowerMenu.  It does not
reflect the memory which is temporarily used
by PowerMenu's core program, MENU.OVL.




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*UTIL_DISKS

	 » PowerMenu Disk Manager «

This function gives you complete control over
your disks, directories, and files.

The Disk Manager provides an optional graphic tree
representation of your directories.  From this
you can sort, copy, move, delete and rename files.
In addition, you can make, rename and erase
directories.





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*UTIL_PRINT

	» PowerMenu Printer Status «

This function will display the status of the default
print device.

This is a very handy way to find out why your printer
is or is not printing.	In most cases, the printer
status window should say "On Line", which means that
it is ready to accept output from the computer.

If the window says something like "Out of Paper",
"Disconnected", "Off Line", etc., then you can adjust
your printer accordingly.

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*UTIL_MAPOF

	» Map of Resident Processes «

The map utility will search your system RAM and look
for resident programs.	Popular resident programs
include HomeBase, Sidekick, Keyworks, and many others,
all of which are fighting for control of your keyboard.

With this function, you can see which programs are
currently loaded and in what order.  Incompatibilities
may be overcome by reloading these programs in a
different order.

PowerMenu, incidentally, is not truly RAM-resident,
because it unloads itself upon Exit to DOS.
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*UTIL_FLOCT

       » Locate File Within Directory «

The File Locator utility will search a directory or
a drive for a file and list the path/name for all
matches.  You specify the starting directory and
file name.  If the starting directory is not given
then the search starts with the root directory.
The standard DOS wildcard characters * and ? are
permitted.

The search encompasses all subdirectories below the
starting directory.





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*UTIL_TIMES

	   » Setting the Time «

You can set the system time with this function.
Enter the time in 24 hour format in the form

	     hh:mm:ss

Examples:    4:15pm   is   16:15:00  ─┘
	     8:45am   is   08:45:00  ─┘
	     8:45pm   is   20:45:00  ─┘

This sets time for your current session, but will not
permanently change time on clock/calender cards.

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*UTIL_DATES

	   » Setting the Date «

You can set the system date with this function.
Simply enter the date in the format as shown
above the input box.  Use options window (F3)
to change the date format.  Three formats are
supported by PowerMenu:

  American  mm/dd/yy  Jan 14, 1987  01/14/87
  European  dd/mm/yy  Nov 21, 1986  21/11/86
  Asian     yy/mm/dd  Dec 25, 1990  90/12/25

This sets date for your current session, but will not
permanently change the date on clock/calender cards.

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*UTIL_DOSWN

	  » PowerMenu DOS Window «

This utility opens up a full-screen window which
allows you to talk to your computer at the DOS level.

Your DOS environment (PATH, PROMPT, etc.) is restored,
and any DOS command may be entered.

If you need to do some DOS commands, we recommend
using this Window to DOS rather than Exiting to DOS.
The RAM overhead is less than 5Kb, and much less time
is needed to restart PowerMenu.

To return to PowerMenu from Window to DOS, type 'exit'.
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*UTIL_COLOR

	 » Setting your PowerColors «

The Colors utility permits changes to your PowerMenu
color setup.

Use [] and [] to select the desired item and change
the FOREGROUND color by hitting the [+] and [-]
keys.  This will increase/decrease the foreground
colors.  BACKGROUND colors are changed in the same
way, but you must hold down the [Shift] key with the
[+] and [-].

You may have to exit and restart PowerMenu to see your
new colors.
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*UTIL_OPTIO

	 » Setting your PowerOptions «

You can customize PowerMenu to your particular needs
by enabling/disabling certain PowerMenu options.

Use [] and [] to select the desired item and toggle
the option with the [+] and [-] keys. If the Screen
Save option is decreased to 0, Screen Save will be
disabled.

If you specify an Options Password, you will need to
enter this password before you can access the Options
Menu.

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*UTIL_EXITU


Exiting the PowerMenu Utilities will return you
to the previous User Menu.











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*UTIL_FNAM

	» File Locator - Path\FileName «

Use this window to input the starting directory and
file name for the File Locator.  For example:

   \dir1\subdir2\filex.txt - search starting at
   directory \dir1\subdir2\ for all files named
   filex.txt

If a path is not provided the search starts with
root directory.  The standard DOS wildcard
characters * and ? are permitted.



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*ERR_NOUTILS

	» Utilities Menu Unavailable «

The Utilities Menu has been disabled.  You won't be
able to access the PowerMenu Utilities until either
you or the system supervisor re-enables them in the
PowerMenu Options area, [F3].








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*ERR_NOEDIT

      » Menu Changes are not Allowed «

Menu Editing, Swapping, and Deleting have been
disabled.  Before you can make changes to a User Menu,
you must enable the 'Menu Editing' switch in the
PowerMenu Options area, [F3].








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*ERR_NOMOVW

	» Moving Menu Windows is not Allowed «

Moving menu windows has been disabled.	Before you can
change the placement of any PowerMenu window you must
enable the 'Menu Moving' switch in the PowerMenu
Options window, [F3].








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*ERR_EXIT

	    » Exit to DOS «

You are not allowed to Exit to DOS.  The DOS Exit
feature has been disabled.  If you want to be able to
Exit, you must enable the 'Exit to DOS' switch in the
PowerMenu Options area, [F3].








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*ERR_MAXMEN

	 » Maximum Number of Menus «

Although you can create as many submenus as you want,
only FOUR User Menus are allowed on the screen at one
time.

This is not really a limitation, as this allows for
10,000 selections, all only a few keystrokes away.






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*ERR_BADMEN

	» Bad Submenu Name «

You have specified an invalid submenu name.

Submenu names must be from 1-8 characters, and
have no embedded spaces.

Examples: Bad		 Good
	 ──────────────────────────
	  WP MENU	 WPMENU
	  MYNEXTMENU	 NEXTMENU



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*ERR_NODOS

	 » DOS Window Unavailable «

You are not allowed to open the Window to DOS.	This
feature has been disabled.  If you want to be able to
do this, you must enable the 'DOS Window' switch in
the PowerMenu Options area, [F3].








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*ERR_BADDIR

	   » Invalid Directory «

You have specified an invalid drive or directory
for this selection.  That is, no such drive or
directory exists on your system.

Take a careful look at the Directory field of the
Edit Window, and make sure you have a valid drive
letter and directory name.





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*ERR_BADCOM

	   » Invalid Command File «

Unless it is a Resident DOS Command or submenu name,
all entries in the Cmnd Name field MUST end with
either:

     .EXE
     .COM
     .BAT

These are the only file types recognized by DOS as
being executable.


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*ERR_NODT

	   » No Date Setting «

You are not allowed to set the Date.  This feature
has been disabled.  If you want to be able to
do this, you must enable the Date switch in the
PowerMenu Options area, [F3].








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*ERR_NOFIMAN

	 » Disk Manager Disabled «

You are not allowed to access the Disk Manager.
It has been disabled.  If you want to be able to
do this, you must enable the proper switch in the
PowerMenu Options area, [F3].








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*ERR_NOTM

	   » No Time Setting «

You are not allowed to set the Time.  This feature
has been disabled.  If you want to be able to
do this, you must enable the Time switch in the
PowerMenu Options area, [F3].








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*ERR_BADTIME

	   » Invalid Time Format «

You entered an invalid time.  Enter the time in 24
hour format, as in:

	    hh:mm:ss

Examples:   4:15pm   is   16:15:00  ─┘
	    8:45am   is   08:45:00  ─┘
	    8:45pm   is   20:45:00  ─┘

This sets time for your current session, but will not
permanently change time on clock/calender cards.

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*ERR_BADDATE

	    » Invalid Date Format «

You entered an invalid date.  Enter the date in the
format as shown above the input box.  Three formats
are supported by PowerMenu

  American  mm/dd/yy  Jan 14, 1987  01/14/87
  European  dd/mm/yy  Nov 21, 1986  21/11/86
  Asian     yy/mm/dd  Dec 25, 1990  90/12/25

This sets date for your current session, but will not
permanently change the date on clock/calender cards.

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*EDIT_TITLE

	» Edit Window - TITLE Field «

This field contains the title of the current
selection.  The title will be displayed on the User
Menu and also serves as the keyword for User Help
in the file HELP.MEN.

Field edit keys are:
     [Home]	   Beginning of field
     [End]	   End of field
     [Del],[]	   Delete character
     [Ctrl-]	   Blank entire field
     [],[]	   Next, previous field
     [Ins]	   Insert mode toggle
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*EDIT_DIREC

       » Edit Window - Directory Field «

This field contains the drive letter and directory
which PowerMenu will CHANGE TO before it runs the
program in the Cmnd Name field.

The drive letter is optional if your application is
on the default drive.

Example:   D:\DBASE   Logs onto drive D:, then changes
		      to \DBASE directory

If this field contains the word "[menu]", a
submenu will be called.
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*EDIT_FILEN

       » Edit Window - Cmnd Name Field «

This field contains the actual filename.ext of the
file you wish this selection to run.  Do not
specify the full pathname in this field, use the
directory field.

Examples:   WS.COM, DBASE.COM, CHKDSK.EXE
	    BACKUP.BAT, ERASE, COPY, TYPE

Unless you are calling a resident DOS command,
you must include the .COM, .EXE or .BAT extension.
Also, this field can contain a 1-8 character SUBMENU
name.
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*EDIT_PARAM

      » Edit Window - Parameters Field «

Put any command line parameters (arguments) in this
field.

Example:  If DOS command line is:

	  C>edit myfile.txt /n/x

		 
		 └─ parameters are:  myfile.txt /n/x



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*EDIT_PASSW

      » Edit Window - Password Field «

This field can contain a 1-25 character password.

If this field is not blank, you will need to enter
the password any time you want to Edit or Invoke
this selection.

Be imaginative with your passwords, and don't forget
them!
	Good Passwords	      Bad Passwords
      ───────────────────    ───────────────
       PowerMenu is King      HGD-654;57%&
       I am a PowerUser       XJ&^^^%$%
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*EDIT_PAUSE

	» Edit Window - Pause Field «

If this field contains a 'Y', then PowerMenu will
pause after execution, requiring the user to press
a key, before returning to the main PowerScreen.

This is useful if you want to see the output screen
before it is erased.

Most programs clear the screen before exiting, so this
field defaults to 'N'.



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*EDIT_PROMP

	» Edit Window - Prompt Field «

If this field contains a 'Y', then PowerMenu will
prompt the user for parameters before executing
the selection.

This is useful when you want the user to have some
control over the selection.  If the Parameters Field
is not empty, the user's entry will be inserted
before it.

For example, if you wanted the user to copy any given
file to the A: drive, put A: in the Parameters field,
and set Prompt to 'Y'.
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