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START OF "VHELP2.HLP" FCON HELP CONT. V-EDIT VERSION 1.40 TIME Shows current time changes each second NOTE: If time does not function properly on your machine then it might be an early sign that your running out of memory or that "V-EDIT" or "FCON" does not work properly on your system. If you feel this is the case then please contact us, so that we may customize a program to run in your particular system environment. All versions of "V-EDIT 1.X" are the same price. Call us. PAGE BOX PROMPT F: Prompts when opening a file of more than 1 page K: Enter the number of the page that you wish to see when you return to "V-EDIT." Choosing 0 or not selecting a page will put you on page # 1, selecting a number beyond the prompt will put you on the last available page of the document. Use the page command in "V-EDIT" to switch pages. ENTER Executes M: LEFT CLICK, Executes ANIMATION WARNING PROMPT YES: The entire file will be displayed to the screen as one page, regardless of the number of lines. NO: The file is broken into 24 line pages and you are prompted for the page to view. NOTE: Although you will see the animation result, only the final screen display will be saved. Future versions of V-EDIT will contain the ability to edit and save animation files. Right now we are working on an intelligent method of manipulating "any" ANSI driver, such that a time delay of 5 seconds doesn't cost you 41000 bytes of redundent code. We feel this is very inefficient. If you want to modify or save animation files, we still have a crude method. On opening your file choosing yes for the display method. While still in FCON, you may save or append directly to other files, or if you choose view you can modify the actual code in the ASCII editor box then again resave, & rename the file, or even export the file to a font format. OTHER PROMPT BOXES: Follow "ANSI'S" instructions. GENERAL ERROR MESSAGES: Most errors have been trapped, however if you find one that hasn't been, or find a function to be "bogus" please let us know, so that we can make appropriate changes on future versions of "V-EDIT." Be careful when opening one line files with more than 4000 characters on the line, in ANSI, PCB, or VBBS formats. Your machine might lock up. ASCII file formats don't matter. STARTING A FILE FROM THE COMMAND LINE: TYPE: "V" + "SPACE" + "FILENAME" PRESS ENTER OR: "VEDIT" + "SPACE" + "FILENAME" PRESS ENTER If the filename is in the current \VED directory otherwise use the drive and full path and the filename. V-EDIT & FCON are now Desqview aware, and for that matter will run in any multitasking environment. And now version 1.3 & + Will run inside of PC Board. V-EDIT now reads and writes to disk. The size of your files created only depends on the amount of hard disk space you have available. In other words if you want to create 600 million new pages...You can do that if your hdd can hold 600 million pages. Also when opening large files, be patient V-EDIT processes over 84,000 tests per page read, although we have relent- lessly tried to improve our conversion speed, it may take several minutes to convert a file more than 30 pages long. BUZZ, BEEPS, CHIRPS Attention signals, see "V-EDIT" COMMAND HELP PCB @X MACRO CODES: V-EDIT uses replacement codes for the actual PCB MACRO CODES. In this way we can give the appearance of the output of the code set to the exact length, on the screen. Also the codes that produce no ouput or produce a smaller ouput in PC Board, are thus truncated to actual output size in V-EDIT. Thus if you load a screen into V-EDIT, it doesn't blow the stuff after 80 columns off the screen. V-EDIT replaces back and forth these codes, which are con- tained in the file "PCBMACRO.DAT." The format for this file is: column 1 - 18 column 41 - 58 Actual PCB @X MACRO Replacement macro reflecting output size Feel free to edit the replacement macros to your preference, we tried to make the default sizes intelligent. "how come it' don't work like PCB EDIT?" Because your not in a PCB code editor...your in an ANSI editor, and we're locked to 80 columns, and the rest of the line either wraps, or blows off the screen! INTERMISSION: When "V-EDIT" exits it converts all internal data from the system format to ansi format, by reading all the screens onto the dos window. The last block screen is saved as "PASTE.DAT," the current drawing with all of its pages as well as the current screen, and the block data are saved to files: ANSI.TMP, SCREEN.DAT, and PASTE.TMP. Then the current drawing is converted to VBBS and PCB formats respectively. @X position codes, and any macro changes happen next. The file "NEXT.DAT" is updated and resaved. Then "FCON.EXE" is called. Your last pasted block remains indefinitely, unless you re-block something new, erase the PASTE.TMP file, or encounter an error, which in turn erases the PASTE.TMP file. You can paste your block between pages, files, days. IE: quiting V-EDIT does not disgard the block info. Before the actual File Manager Form is displayed any PCB @X Macro codes, if found, are replaced with the actual @macro@ codes as represented in the "PCBMACRO.DAT" file. "SQZANSI" is now "SQZ" a stand alone converter, V-EDIT 1.40 uses the conversion engine of SQZ, thereby eliminating the need for another chain. V-EDIT now produces the smallest ANSI output files available from any editor. "SQZ" includes a feature called "hyper-shrink" which will decrease ANSI files up to an additional 20 % more. When "FCON.EXE" opens a file, the array that's storing the current drawing is redimmed therefore erasing the current drawing from memory. The new file is read onto the DOS window and converted back to system format code. Animation files are determined by searching the file for "2 ESC[s" or ";1H" sometimes these files are missed and loaded in true ANSI 24 line per page format. Again this is a "lets make V-EDIT more compatable" type function. Our future versions with true animation capability, will not use "ESC[s 's" or any redundant code to simulate time delay. WHY PUT A TERMINAL UTILITY IN AN EDITOR? Well, suppose you just created something really cool and want to upload it Now! Or suppose, later, we have online help...or other utilities available using com support, not disk space. Or suppose you remember seeing a cool file on your favorite BBS, but it isn't on your hard drive and you want to include part of it in your drawing. There are many "future" reasons why we included this function within FCON. Is there an easier way? We're working on it! Version 2.0 ? Yes, early 1994..... Bigger but faster code ems support, Rip conversion, "ROOP" animation, scalable fonts, sprites vga graphic conversion full motion video support using, "MidVid" TM. ** if you happen to create some unique clip art, send it to us with your name / and or advertisement, and we will include it, in future screen font files, both posted and included in our program packages. Gets your name around, builds our file area... Mutually beneficial! FILES INCLUDED IN "V-EDIT 1.40" VEDIT.EXE Screen editor FCON.EXE File conversion, manager, general utility VSETUP.EXE Creates NEXT.DAT as per your system RVBLOCK.EXE Utility to remove "\VED\V BLOCK" directory only included in registered version FMNFONT.001 THIN DOUBLE LINE FONT SET FMNFONT.002 MEDIUM OUTLINE FONT SET FMNFONT.003 DOUBLE LINE OUTLINE FONT SET FMNFONT.004 BOLD OUTLINE FONT SET FMNFONT.005 SHADOW OUTLINE FONT SET FMNFONT.006 COLOR OUTLINE FONT SET FMNFONT.007 MUTANT OBJECT FONT SET FMNFONT.008 AFTER THOUGHT COLLECTION OF MISC. SCREENS ONFONTS.TXT File explaining format for V-EDIT fonts. BLOKSCRN.FMN Sample screen file \ DIAGSCRN.FMN Sample screen file - -> Found within FMNFONT.008 WIERD.FMN Sample screen file / V.BAT Simple batch file, saves & restores prompt feel free to modify it to suit your needs. Also passes parameters. VSHELL.BAT Shell batch file, needed by shell command. FONTHELP.HLP 1 page help commands for font function, f11...Use f1 from within font function to display this screen. VCHELP.HLP "V-EDIT" COMMAND HELP VHELP1.HLP Last file...First part of FCON help, ^S switches files. VHELP2.HLP This file...Feel free to add notes however you are limited to a maximum file size of 32k or it will not fit into "VISUAL BASIC'S TEXT BOX" this object. PCBMACRO.DAT PCB Macros and edit key codes. README.NOW WHAT TO DO FIRST! CHANGES.TXT What is different from previous versions. All exe files are PKLITED, with extractable code in the case that it doesn't work on your system. Use -x to extract. But, this doesn't give you the right to reverse engineer our program, and steal our source code. And if you did we can immediately tell from the signiture of our output code. FILES CREATED DURING RUN: ANSI.TMP Current drawing in ansi format "fully re-editable" instant manipulation upon open from FCON, without having to go to editor and back. HHOLD.TMP Created & erased internally, tmp storage for ASCII format PCB.TMP Current drawing in pcb format VBBS.TMP Current drawing in vbbs format SCREEN.DAT Current drawing, current page PASTE.TMP Last block saved in ANSI format NEXT.DAT Created & updated while passing information to and from V-EDIT and FCON. EXPLANATION OF NEXT.DAT Line #1 "DREW" or "NEWDRAW" or "FILEDRAW" or "OLDFILEDRAW" Line #2 Vtime# Duration of message display, see ^t Line #3 DBC% Default background color Line #4 Lastblocktoprow% Coordinates, 0 if none Line #5 Lastblockleftcol% Coordinates, 0 if none Line #6 Lastblockbottomrow% Coordinates, 0 if none Line #7 Lastblockrightcol% Coordinates, 0 if none Line #8 Page% Page# V-EDIT command help was left at Line #9 Currentpage% Current page of drawing Line #10 Getletter$ Drive letter where "\VED" directory is Line #11 Npages% Total # of pages in current drawing Line #12 Comlin$ String holding command line file name Line #13 "ASCII" or "" If blank both programs process the current screen, or file as a normal ANSI file with full conversion feature However, when "ASCII" is present the conversion engines, do not add escape sequences to the file, and the file is not processed through the "VBBS" and "PCB" conversion utility, since that would be pointless because, you would end up with the same file any- way. All features still work normally in fcon even if you select, "save as PCB format"..... Line #14 "APV" For the "Def Format" function, A is for ANSI, P = PCB, V = VBBS. The seq- uence is: Save, Append, View. Line #15 Internal use Line #16 Internal use Line #17 "PCBPOS" / "" If "PCBPOS" the ALT M function is on. This function finds redundant spaces in a PCB code file, and converts them to column positioning, using the PCB AT Macro "@POS:NN@" Lines #18 - #24 Internal use Should you lose this file or wish to manipulate "FCON" to start up without going to "V-EDIT" first you may edit or create this file in any ASCII editor. If line# 1 of "NEXT.DAT" reads "NEWDRAW" attempting to start "FCON.EXE" will only result in starting "VEDIT.EXE" first. Use "DREW." Point of interest: using DOS set commands, relocating "V.BAT," or starting "V-EDIT" from an alternative directory will set "FCON" to be there. Musts: you must install or copy all "V-EDIT" files to a root directory call N:\VED, where N is a valid hard drive letter. All files load and save to files in [ drive letter + "\VED" ]; if not nothing will work. "Ansi" the entity that calls you "dude," he is unbiased to gender so don't be offended....He disdains all humans equally. He resides in our server at FULL MOTION NET (TM) and even has his own lab! He often likes to reek havoc with our eisa machines....Maybe you've seen him too? Who wrote this program? ....A wizard, some mutants and the Lord! What's today? 9/11/93 Finally...thank you for your support, we have been selling V-EDIT globally. Sales in the USA have been running about 2:1 over European sales. Did I miss anything? If so, call us we'll be elated to answer your questions V-EDIT.DOC 09.15.93 Copyright (c) 1993 by Full Motion Net Software. All Rights Reserved. This version of V-EDIT is NOT public domain or freeware, but is being distri- buted as "shareware." Non-registered users are granted a 30 day trial license for the express purpose of determining whether V-EDIT is suitable for their needs. At the end of this trial period, you should either register your copy or discontinue using V-EDIT. Full Motion Net Software 2005 Hemlock Lane Mays Landing, N.J. 08330-9678 VOICE: (609)625-4679 or: (609)346-0568 BBS: (609)625-4475 KOINA-MOTION MULTI-NET HUB Send check or money order for $22.00 with return information, or contact Full Motion by voice or our support BBS for registration information. ■ Full Motion Net is a trademark(tm) of Full Motion Net. ■ PCBoard is copyright by and a registered trademark of Clark Development Co.Inc. Murray, Utah ■ VBBS (Virtual BBS/NET) is copyright by Roland De Graaf DISCLAIMER Use of this program acknowledges this disclaimer of warranty: "This program is supplied as is. Full Motion Net Software and Full Motion Net disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, the war- ranties of merchantability and of fitness of this program for any purpose. Full Motion Net Software nor Full Motion Net assumes no liability for damages incidental or consequential, or direct which may result from any use of this program." LICENSE This version of V-EDIT is NOT public domain or free software, but is being distributed as "shareware". Non-registered users of this software are granted a limited license to make an evaluation copy for trial use on a private, non-commercial basis, for the express purpose of determining whether V-EDIT is suitable for their needs. At the end of this trial period, you should either register your copy or discontinue using V-EDIT. A V-EDIT registration entitles you to use the program on any and all compu- ters available to you, with the following restriction: If other people have access to this program or may use it, then additional copies or a site license should be purchased. Please call Full Motion Net for details. All users are granted a limited license to copy V-EDIT only for the trial use of others and subject to the above limitations. This license does NOT include distribution or copying of this software package: 1. In connection with any other product or service. 2. For general use within a company or institution. 3. For any consideration or 'disk fee'. 4. For distribution in modified form; i.e., the file containing this license information MUST be included, along with the full V-EDIT documentation. Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) are encouraged to post V-EDIT for downloading by their users, as long as the above conditions are met. Disk vendors MUST obtain written permission from Full Motion Net before distributing V-EDIT. Certain restrictions apply. Generally ASP approved vendors are granted permission; others are handled on a case by case basis. Contact Full Motion Net for details. TRADEMARK - Full Motion Net is a trademark(tm) of Full Motion Net. - PCBoard is copyright by and a registered trademark of Clark Development Co.Inc. Murray, Utah. - VBBS (Virtual BBS/NET) is copyright by Roland De Graaf. - DOS is a product and trademark(tm) of MICROSOFT CORP. - WORD PERFECT is a product and (tm) of MICROSOFT CORP. - PKLITE is a product and (tm) of PKWARE. - missed anyone or wrong info....sorry, please let us know and we'll correct our errors. ORDERING INFORMATION A V-EDIT registration licenses you to use the product on a regular basis. Registration also includes notification of updates and telephone support, and entitles you to access to the registered user area of our BBS (609-625-4475, N81, USR 16.8 HST/Dual, 24 hours a day). Individual registrations of V-EDIT are $22.00. The latest version may be downloaded from our BBS. Any format media, any form of payment, any one series vers. New Jersey residents should include 6% sales tax. Remit to: Full Motion Net 2005 Hemlock Lane Mays Landing, N.J. 08330-9678 *** V-EDIT version 1.32, August 1993. *** VOICE: (609) 625-4679, Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., EST ONLY. (609) 346-0568, 24 hours a day, machine or sometimes living. BBS: (609) 625-4475, 24 hrs, 7 days a week. USR 16.8 HST/Dual. ORDER FORM Order Form #9004-MUTANTS Send me: (check desired items) FOR $22.00 YOU GET THE LATEST VERSION OF V-EDIT AND ALL RELEASE COMPANION FILES...AND ANYTHING ELSE WE MIGHT THROW IN, ON A 720 K DISK, SENT TO YOU, VIA US MAIL. # of coppies _________ @ $ 22.00 Subtotal: $ ______ New Jersey Residents please add Sales Tax ...............@ 6% $ ______ Total (U.S. Funds drawn on U.S. Bank) $ ______ Payment by: ( )CHECK(mail only) ( )M.O.(mail only) ( )AMERICAN EXPRESS Name:___________________________________________________________ Company (ONLY if company address):______________________________ Address:________________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________________ Voice Day Phone:_________________ Evening:_____________________ Card #:__________________________ Exp. Date:___________________ Signature of cardholder:________________________________________ Above quoted prices will stay in effect until DEC. 1, 1993 (609) 625-4679 or (609) 346-0568 WANNA' Team up with FULL MOTION NET to create Revalation type software? Got an open mind? Tired of the same old same old, or just fed up with "stupid standards"? Call us,...we'll talk!