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Computer Tyme MarxMenu * Copyright 1989 by Marc Perkel
All Rights Reserved * Version 1.2 * Release Date: 01-15-89
Computer Tyme * 216 South Glenstone * Springfield Mo. 65802
(417) 866-1222 voice * (417) 866-1665 data * Fido Node 14/631
(417) 256-6664 voice * (417) 257-2111 data * Fido Node 14/633
Fax (417) 866-0135
Compuserve 76505,1120
This program is the start of the MarxMenu system. This program is
not shareware and must be bought. You may pass it out for evaluation
only. IF YOU USE THIS PROGRAM, YOU MUST PURCHASE IT. Introductory
price $39.95. It is not in sellable form right now but it should be
ready sometime in February. Call for information.
At this point I am still adding features and this program is not
done. It is usable and should not crash. You don't have to fear that
it will destroy anything. Future versions will probably require that
some of your menu files be changed. I am interested in suggestions
to improve this product.
You must enter this program using the MARX.BAT file!
Usage: MARX <Menu File>
EXAMPLE: MARX MAIN
A menu file is a text file created with a text editor. The basic
concept is you tell MarxMenu how to paint the screen. Then you wait
for a key, then you run programs based on what key is selected.
After selecting, MarxMenu creates a temporary batch file and
executes it. Look at the example files.
Features include:
1) Uses no memory. Runs by creating BATCH files.
2) Versitile. Paint the screen any way you like.
3) Easy to use command language.
4) Network ready. No special setup. Just works.
5) Menu's can call any number of menus.
6) No problem running other batch files.
7) It knows it's way home. You just tell it how to get there.
8) Built in screen saver.
9) IT JUST WORKS!
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Commands:
Write 'String'
Writes string on screen.
Writeln 'String'
Writes string on screen with CR-LF.
WriteCenter 'String'
Writes string centered in current window.
WriteVertical 'String'
Writes string vertically.
TextColor Color Color
Sets Text Color, First color is foreground, second color is
background.
TextBackground Color
Sets text background color.
BoxHeaderColor Color Color
Sets colors for box header.
BoxBorderColor Color Color
Sets colors for box border.
BoxInsideColor Color Color
Sets colors for box insides.
ClockColor Color Color
Sets colors for onscreen clock.
NoExit
Prevents ESC key from allowing you to exit menu.
Shadow On/Off
Turn shadow windows on/off.
Explode On/Off
Turn exploding windows on/off.
Sound On/Off
Turn sound effects on/off.
ExplodeDelay Number
Sets speed of exploding windows.
BoxHeader 'String'
Sets the header for next box displayed.
ClearScreen <Char>
Clears the screen. If Char is present, fill screen with Char.
ClearLine <Char>
Clears the current line in current window. if Char is present, fill
line with Char.
DrawBox X Y Width Height
Draws a box on the screen. X and Y are the upper left corner. Width
and height are the box size.
ClockPos X Y
Puts a clock on the screen at position X,Y.
GotoXY X Y
Move cursor to position X,Y in current box.
BlockBox
Selects block type box.
DoubleLineBox
Selects double line box.
SingleLineBox
Selects single line box.
ScreenTime Minutes
Sets the number of minutes till the screen blanks out to prevent
screen burn. 0 prevents screen blanking.
BlankScreenMessage 'String'
When the screen blanks out, this one line message is displayed.
OnKey 'Char'
When Char is selected, the line following are executed up to the
next OnKey or end of file.
Anything MarxMenu doesn't understand is ignored. Strings are
surrounded by either single or double quotes. Colors are by name or
number.
Colors:
;BLACK = 0
;BLUE = 1
;GREEN = 2
;CYAN = 3
;RED = 4
;MAG = 5
;BROWN = 6
;GREY = 7
;LGREY = 8
;LBLUE = 9
;LGREEN = 10
;LCYAN = 11
;LRED = 12
;LMAG = 13
;YELLOW = 14
;WHITE = 15
Sample Menu:
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TextColor Brown Black
ClearScreen 177
TextColor Yellow Mag
ClearLine
WriteCenter '* The MarxMenu System *'
GotoXY 1 25
ClearLine
WriteCenter 'Copyright 1989 by Marc Perkel * All Rights Reserved'
Explode On
Shadow Off
TextColor Yellow Blue
BoxHeaderColor Yellow Mag
BoxBorderColor Green Blue
BoxInsideColor Yellow Blue
DrawBox 24 4 31 2
WriteCenter 'Menu Demonstration Program'
DrawBox 24 21 31 2
WriteCenter 'Press ESC for Previous Menu'
BoxHeader ' Format Floppy Disk Menu '
DrawBox 17 9 45 9
TextColor LCyan Blue
ClearLine 205
TextColor Yellow Blue
Writeln
Writeln ' 1 - Format A: 360 5 - Format A:/S 360'
Writeln ' 2 - Format A: 1.2M 6 - Format A:/S 1.2M'
Writeln ' 3 - Format B: 720 7 - Format B:/S 720'
Writeln ' 4 - Format B: 1.4M 8 - Format B:/S 1.4M'
Writeln
WriteCenter 'E - Edit Format Menu
Writeln
Write ' Select: '
OnKey '1'
Cls
FORMAT A:/4
OnKey '2'
Cls
FORMAT A:
OnKey '3'
Cls
FORMAT B:/N:9/T:80
OnKey '4'
Cls
FORMAT B:/N:15/T:80
OnKey '5'
Cls
FORMAT A:/4/S
OnKey '6'
Cls
FORMAT A:/S
OnKey '7'
Cls
FORMAT B:/N:9/T:80/S
OnKey '8'
Cls
FORMAT B:/N:15/T:80/S
OnKey 'E'
EDIT FORMAT.MNU
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more powerful for the professional.
Directory Master is a powerful hard disk managment utility. It brings up
your hard disk files and allows you to mark selected files so you can
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files, change dates, and change attributes. You can also run programs or
set up your function keys to run programs on selected files.
Dolist makes being at DOS easier. It gives you full line editing, like a
word processor, for your commands. It also stores commands so that you
can re-execute them. It remembers subdirectories and allows you to go
back to them by pressing the TAB key. It offers programmable function
keys, DOS extensions, multiple execution, and many more features you
have got to have.
Pick Directory allows you to move through the directory system by
displaying a graphic tree and letting you use your arrow keys to move
around. It also lets you create, delete, rename, and hide directories.
TEdit (from SemWare) is a powerful, easy to use full screen editor.
And many more ... Also includes is D, a fancy directory listing program;
WHEREIS, for finding stuff on you hard disk, SORT, MOVE, FIND, FREE,
PIPEDIR, VERSION, and many more.
The Dos Toolbox sells for $39.95.