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ABcmd (c) 1994
Abri Technologies, Inc. <ASP>
Your Custom Software Place.
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PACKING LIST
The files to be found in the unregistered version are:
ABcmd.DOC, ABcmd.EXE, FILE_ID.DIZ, REGISTER.AB and VENDOR.DOC.
FEATURES
* Small all-in-one 35K program size.
* Only one file, ABcmd.EXE, required. You don't need a whole subdirectory.
(Unregistered version requires more files.)
* Multiple commands per command line, using the ';' separator.
* Up front easy-access controls.
* 10 handy phone-like memory buttons that permanently store up to
10 command lines for later use.
* Alarm function for reminders or time/date program execution.
* Doskey history emulation.
INTRODUCTION
This handy Windows/DOS Command Line software was created for those of you
who want a windows command line interface with intuitive up-front controls
for easy fast access. If you don't use ABcmd for a while and come back to
it you will know what to do without having to relearn unique/complex
instructions or the "software language".
INSTALLATION
To install the software simply copy it anywhere in a dos PATH directory -
usually the windows directory. Select a Program Manager group window on
your windows desktop - or create a new one with FILE/NEW/Program-group.
Select FILE/NEW/Program-item and fill out the edit boxes with "ABcmd" in
the first box and the complete drive/directory path in the second box. The
third box you can leave empty or indicate the startup directory you may
want for ABcmd. You may want ABcmd to come up automatically everytime you
start windows. In that case simply install it in the "Startup" group
window. ABcmd automatically creates its own ABcmd.ini file in the windows
directory. ABcmd.exe is standalone and does not need other support files
or its own directory - except for the unregistered version which requires
the REGISTER.AB file to be in the startup directory or DOS PATH.
TITLE BAR
The title bar displays the current directory.
CONTROLS
DirS: Brings up a select drive/directory dialog.
DOS: Starts a new DOS shell.
Wait: Pauses for a key to be pressed after a DOS program is finished.
Top: When checked, ABcmd will stay on top of other windows.
Mem: These are 10 handy buttons (3 if unregistered) that can permanently
store up to 10 command lines in ABcmd.INI file.
TO STORE A COMMAND: Press one of the 0-9 buttons when
there is text on the command line.
TO RETRIEVE: Press one of the 0-9 buttons when the
command line is empty.
NOTE: ALT-1, ALT-2... will also activate button 1, 2,...
S: Saves mem commands, window position and alarm info to the
abcmd.ini file (also saved on CLOSE or ALT-F4).
Alarm: Sets alarm to display a message or start program/commands at
a specified date and time. Follow popup instructions to set time
and message/command. Use the tab key to change from one box to
next. Jumping in with mouse requires Delete or BackSpace first.
The alarm will work up to a year ahead. However, ABcmd must be
loaded in windows to get proper alarm notification. You can
accomplish that by placing ABcmd in Windows StartUp group. Alarm
accuracy is dependent on accuracy of your system clock.
Keyboard: F1=Help, {Esc,UpArrow, DownArrow}=DosKey., ALT-F1=EXIT.
F10 restores ABcmd to default size.
COMMANDLINE COMMANDS
CD, MD, RD, DIR, DEL, REN, PATH, SET, <drive>: are similar to DOS commands,
except PATH and SET will only display the information.
Any other entries will attempt program execution.
MULTIPLE COMMANDS
Multiple commands are allowed using the ";" command separator.
Example:
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│D: ; CD \BUSINESS\ACCOUNT ; STARTUP.EXE ; ACCT.EXE │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The limitation is 12 commands per line and 128 characters per line.
Also remember that windows does not wait for one program to complete before
starting next. So be careful with multiple programs on the same line. In
above example windows will not wait for STARTUP to end before loading
ACCT.EXE. If any one of the multiple programs in the command line cannot
execute or generates an error that ABcmd can detect, you will be given a
choice of continuing or cancelling the sequence.
WINDOWS PROGRAMS
Some example windows programs you can start from command line anytime:
SOL Solitaire game.
NOTEPAD [filename] The notepad editor.
WRITE [filename] Write program.
PBRUSH [filename] PaintBrush.
CONTROL <option> Control Panel <with specific function>
For example, CONTROL PRINTERS on the command line will bring up the control
panel printer setup box. You can setup default printer from any of your
programs. CONTROL COLOR will give you the choice of desktop color change in
middle of your application. You can set ABcmd on top of every application
with the "Top" checkbox and resize it to small size somewhere out of the
way. Other control panel functions are: KEYBOARD, DESKTOP, FONTS and
DRIVERS.
ABCMD.INI FILE NOTES
ABcmd automatically updates the ABcmd.ini file when needed. It is
recommended not to edit the ABcmd.ini file manually since it has a strict
format and a typing error could introduce unpredictable results.
CUSTOM MADE SOFTWARE
For small or large custom FoxPro/C(Dos-Win)/VisBas/Pascal/Assembler/Fortran
software contact Abri Tech., EM: 72345.1623@compuserve.com, Ph:304-947-7129
DISCLAIMER AND SHAREWARE - AGREEMENT:
Users of ABcmd must accept this warranty disclaimer: ABcmd
is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of ABcmd.
ABcmd is "shareware software" and is provided at no charge to the
user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but
please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The
essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer
users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide
incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you
find this program useful and find that you are using ABcmd and
continue to use ABcmd after a reasonable trial period, you must
make the registration payment to Abri Technologies. The registration
fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time.
You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that
this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely
moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no
possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at
another. Just as a book is not read by two different persons at the
same time.
Commercial users of ABcmd must register and pay for their copies of
ABcmd within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Abri Technologies.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of ABcmd along to your friends
for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they
find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy
of the latest version of ABcmd and software support for a minimum
of three months after registration.
For registration and software ordering view the 'REGISTER' file.
"This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe
message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536."