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Introduction to LINER
LINER is a small utility program which is included with the COPAN
system to make printing text files very easy.
Because so many different text files are created with COPAN, we
thought that it would not be appropriate if the system did not
include a way to print them. The following is a list of the text
files which are all print-able with LINER.
Extension Description Created by
--------- ----------- ----------
.MAT/.001 Material and unit files PCAT
.UNM Original material files "
.CNF Material file directory LAMCON
.UCR User created definition file "
.PRP Mechanical Properties "
.LCF Laminate cost and weights "
.INC Incomplete sandwich "
.STR Structure for costs C2BASE
.CST Cost data "
.COD Price list output to disk "
.SYN Syntactic foam COSAN
.RES Resin data "
.STS Status settings "
.CMP Components "
.TEM Temporary work file "
.RNK Ranking file of results "
.DOF Disk output file "
.OUT Disk output file PBS
.BAK Backup of DOF "
With LINER, any of these files may be directed to the printer or
they may be previewed on the screen. LINER can also be used to
look at the directory, delete files and change drives.
If you are a programmer, you may wish to give LINER a try next
time you are generating a listing of your code. When the COPAN
system was being developed, LINER served just this purpose. If
you use BASICA, remember to save your file in ASCII format before
trying to print it with LINER. (eg- save"filename",A). Trying
to print anything other than an ASCII file will result in a waste
of your time.
How to use LINER - A Quick Guide
1- Enter a filename using the [E] key or by positioning the menu
pointer and pressing the <CR>.
2- Make sure the LPT1 printer is ready and at top of page
3- Press the [B] key.
Operational Instructions for LINER
By selecting LINER from the ACCESS menu, the following opening
screen will appear:
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ASCII Page/Code Printer - Ver 1
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M a i n
M e n u Directory and file
display area
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Input window
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Opening screen of LINER
The main menu window will contain all of the options available
for use with LINER.
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Enter Filename
Display settings
Liners per page
Pause at page end
Individual Headers
View file on screen
Remove a file
Show directory
Change drive
Quit this program
Begin Printing
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Main Menu
Within this window, a reverse video menu pointer will be visible.
When LINER is first booted, the pointer will rest upon the first
option: Enter Filename. By pressing the <CR>, a prompt will be
displayed in the lower left window.
The menu pointer is moved with the [2] and the [8] keys or the
[SPACE BAR] / [BackSpace] keys. Pressing the [2] key once will
cause the menu pointer to move down one position. If the <CR>
is pressed, the program will execute the function which the
menu pointer is highlighting.
If you do not wish to use the [2] and [8] keys, the functions may
be invoked by pressing the first letter of any function. On most
monitors, if the contrast is set properly, the first letter will
be highlighted in a brighter color.
Individual Functions
Each time that you request a function, LINER will display a short
help screen just below the main menu. This should provide enough
information to allow easy operation without the manual.
If you ever press a key by mistake, enter a <CR> and the request
will be cancelled.
Enter Filename
When you wish to print a text file, you should begin with this
function. Press [E] or position menu pointer and hit the <CR>.
A prompt will be displayed for you to respond to. Be sure to
enter the complete file name including any extensions.
Display Settings
Pressing the [D] key or by positioning the pointer and pressing
the <CR> will produce the current settings that LINER will use to
produce the printed output. After the settings are displayed,
control is immediately returned to the main menu.
Lines per Page
LINER is set to default to 66 lines per page with an 8 line
bottom margin. If you do not like this setting, you may change
it using this function.
Two prompts will be displayed. The first will request the
maximum number of lines that your page can hold. If you wish to
keep the current, press the <CR>.
The second prompt will ask for the number of blank lines you
would like each page to have. If the current setting is to your
liking, press the <CR> to retain it.
After the second prompt is entered, control will return to the
main menu. The status screen will not automatically be updated.
If you wish to confirm you entry, press the [D] key.
Pause at Page Ends
This function is either OFF or ON. To make LINER pause at each
page end, answer YES. If you want output to be continuous, enter
NO. LINER is defaulted to NO pause at page end.
Individual Headers
Individual headers are printed by LINER unless you turn this
function OFF.
A header is a line of information which is printed at the top of
each page. A header is useful when you want a record of what and
when for a given file. The following is what a header will look
like if you decide to use it:
<< --- Filename -------- Date and Time --------- Pg # --- >>
Remember, this is the default. If you do not want this, then
press [I] so that you can turn it off.
View File on Screen
Should there be a time when you do not know what is in a file or
possibly when you want to verify file contents, the [V] key can
be used to create a screen display.
Press the [V] key or move the pointer and shoot. A prompt will
ask you for the complete file name. If you enter one that does
not exist, the help window will display a File Not Found message.
If, during the screen view, you become bored with the display
an [Esc] key will cause the display to halt and control will be
returned to the main menu.
Remove a File
File may be deleted using this option. To activate the delete
function, press the [R] key or use the menu pointer. The full
file name must be entered in order for the delete to occur.
When the file has been removed, LINER will display a momentary
message: GONE!
If the file is not found or if some other type of error occurs
that disallows the file removal, the response will be: NOT GONE!
Remember, a <CR> is used to cancel this request.
Show Directory
If you wish to view the files on disk while within LINER, the [S]
key will produce the necessary prompt. As always, the pointer
may be used to bring about the same results.
A mask may be input so to narrow the search parameters. If you
want to see all .DAT files, enter DAT or if you are interested
only in .OUT files, then enter OUT. Any three characters will be
accepted. If you want all disk files to be displayed, enter a
single *
A <CR> is used to cancel this request.
Change Drive
If you want to perform LINER functions on files residing in other
drives, you will have to use this option to access them. By
pressing [C] or by using the pointer, a prompt will be displayed
in the lower left window.
First enter a single character of A, B or C. The next prompt
will ask for the path to the directory. If you are using a root
level directory (for most floppies) hit the <CR>. If this is not
the case, enter the sub-directory path that you wish to use.
Quit this Program
Should be rather obvious. By pressing the [Q] key or the [Esc]
key, you will immediately exit LINER. If you are running in the
ACCESS version, control will be returned there.
If you feel like doing a [Ctrl] [Break], this too will cause
LINER to abort.
Begin Printing
After the necessary information has been entered, the printing
may begin. If you try to use this function before a filename is
entered, LINER will beep at you.
After printing begins, the small help window in the lower left
area of the screen will display two interrupt commands. One is
to abort, the other is to pause. If you abort, the printing is
stopped and control is returned to the main menu. The pause key
should be used if you have a paper jam or if you wish to stop
printing with the intention of continuing.
A small menu will be displayed after the pause command is
received. The options should not require explanation.
The Hidden Command
If your printed output is too far to the left, a hidden command
is available to remedy this problem. By pressing the [T] key, a
prompt will appear that will allow you to enter a value for
tabbing. This means that if you enter a 5, LINER will begin
printing all lines with a 5 left margin. The default at time of
boot is zero.