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MicroMenu 5.00 - Bringing Organization to Fixed Disk Systems
Copyright (c) 1990, Robert Rodrigue & Premier Business Solutions
Distributed by:
Premier Business Solutions
15909-B E. Gale Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(818) 961-7903 Data
(818) 961-6214 Voice
Documentation by: Robert Rodrigue
Table of Contents
What is MicroMenu?..............................i
Program Purpose.................................i
Requirements....................................i
Trademark Declarations..........................i
Program Features and Functions..................ii
ShareWare Information...........................iii
Program files...................................1
Getting Started.................................3
Installing MicroMenu on Your Hard Disk..........2
Getting Full Use of your Hard Disk..............5
General Operation...............................7
Opening Screen..................................7
Setting the Date and Time.......................7
Your First Menu.................................8
Making your Selection...........................8
Getting Help....................................9
Leaving MicroMenu...............................9
Editing MicroMenu...............................10
Special Use Keys................................11
Add Options (MENU)..............................14
Add Options (DOS)...............................15
Edit Options....................................16
Delete Options..................................16
Edit Menu Title.................................17
Master Password.................................17
Modify Colors...................................18
Modify Date & Time..............................18
Including Messages..............................19
Passing Variable Parameters.....................20
Stacking DOS Commands...........................21
Appending Lines.................................22
Returning to DOS................................23
Importing a File................................24
Exporting a File................................25
Error Messages..................................26
System Errors...................................27
OPERATION ON A NETWORK..........................28
ADVANCED OPERATION..............................29
License.........................................31
Registration and Ordering Information...........32
Order Form......................................33
Corporate & Quantity Purchases..................34
What is MicroMenu?
MicroMenu is a very sophisticated organizational tool that
will help you take better advantage of the hard disk drive(s)
in your PC-DOS or MS-DOS computers. MicroMenu can increase
your productivity by allowing you to create options that will
execute complex sets of DOS instructions. Once these
instruction sets are defined, they are automatically saved by
MicroMenu, and each set is available to you through a single
keystroke.
MicroMenu presents you with a simple menu type user interface
to allow you to quickly find and select the menu options you
want. This enables you to access virtually any application
program on your hard disk(s) through one easy program.
MicroMenu DOES NOT remain in memory, so all is available to
run your application.
Program Purpose:
To provide a user interface that will setup the daily oper-
tion of applications in the DOS environment through a system
of simple onscreen menu choices.
To provide a means of securing the system through password
protection, from the time MicroMenu is executed to the comp-
letion of the computer session.
To operate exactly the same in a Single User or Multi-User
Network environment.
Requirements
The minimum requirements to use MicroMenu are:
An IBM PC, XT, AT or Compatible with at least one hard disk
drive, one floppy diskette drive and a color or monochrome
monitor. At least 256KB of memory and a version of PC-DOS
or MS-DOS 2.10 or higher.
NetWare(r) is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
IBM(r) & PC-DOS(r) are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
MS-DOS(r) is a registered trademark of MicroSoft Corporation.
WordStar(r) is a registered trademark of MicroPro Inter-
national Corporation.
i
Program Features and Functions
0. Automatic screen blanking (non memory resident).
1. Runs on Color or Monochrome monitors.
2. Opening screen appears whenever the system date changes.
3. Opening screen allows setting of system clock.
4. Up to 9 menus per screen and number of screens is limited
only by disk space.
5. Full editing of all Menu screens.
6. Full password protection for supervisor functions and in-
dividual user applications.
7. Full custom configuration of colors and special back-
ground characters for each menu screen.
8. Shell to DOS from any menu screen (may be password pro-
tected if desired).
9. Execute applications with a single keystroke.
10. Non memory resident, allowing applications full use of
memory.
11. Upon completion of an application's execution MicroMenu
returns to the last menu option selected or drops to DOS
if desired.
12. <Esc>ape key returns to previous or last menu until the
first menu is reached at which time <Esc>ape prompts for
exiting to DOS.
13. User Input can be accepted during execution of any DOS
option.
14. Constant display of current date and time.
15. Context sensitive online help is available at a single
keystroke.
16. Ease of use and consistent features are maintained
through out the program to facilitate set up on any DOS
machine or network.
17. Can maintain an audit trail of usage for tax or network
purposes.
18. Supports MicroSoft or compatible mouse.
19. Contains many custom hardware configuration options.
MicroMenu is a powerful, yet easy program for most
computer users and network supervisors. It helps to
insulate novice users from the sometimes harsh DOS
Command Line environment by automatically executing
the commands necessary to run most DOS programs.
This program has been designed to work with PC-DOS
or MS-DOS version 2.1 or above. It may or may not
work in other operating systems.
This program was written and compiled in MicroSoft QuickBASIC
and uses Assembly Routines provided by the following:
Crescent Software, Inc.
MicroHelp Inc.
Hammerly Computer Services, Inc.
My personal thanks to the above named companies, without them
MicroMenu would not be available today.
ii
ShareWare Information
This program is being distributed under the ShareWare concept
of user supported software. If you use this program for your
system on a basis other than evaluating the program you are
required to register your copy. Registration will help to
keep the cost of good software down and help to keep
MicroMenu in development. It will also allow us to keep you
posted on future updates, information of other products from
MicroLink PC Users Group as well as provide support.
The registration cost for this program and the above benefits
is $25.00. Check or money order will be accepted. MasterCard
and Visa are not available at this time. Please do not send
cash in the mail.
Feel free to copy this program and share it with others. The
program files and documentation files may be uploaded to
bulletin boards and distributed by User Groups in their
software library. It may also be distributed by Shareware
distributors as long as the cost of distribution does not
exceed $7.00. Obtaining a copy from a Shareware distributor
for that amount does not register the program with the author.
If you have any comments, suggestions or features you would
like to see implemented in future updates of MicroMenu please
drop us a line at the address listed on the first page.
We hope you enjoy the ease of use built into MicroMenu and
feel that it is worth the registration fee. Shareware
distribution keeps the cost of quality software low. Your
response is necessary to keep shareware alive.
ALSO SEE PAGES 31-34
iii
Program Files
There are two files that come on the disk or in the ZIP or
ARC'd version that are used to run the program. These files
are MMENU.EXE and MMENU.HLP. Additionally, you will see
MMENUxxx.DOC and ORDER.FRM as part of the library, but they
are not necessary for the operation of MicroMenu.
As you use MicroMenu initially, you find other files created
by it for the various menus. These files do not come with
the program as each system and environment is different. It
is impossible for the author to know what applications you
have and create menus that will utilize all of the app-
lications you own.
What will be attempted in this documentation is to clearly
illustrate how to set up the menus for the applications you
have. If you are a person with a basic understanding of DOS
you should have no trouble using MicroMenu.
If you have no experience with DOS, you shouldn't have any
trouble using MicroMenu, however, it is suggested that you
have your DOS manual open to the section on batch files as
you work through the examples.
MicroMenu is simple enough that those with a basic knowledge
of batch files will have their menus setup within minutes of
starting. It isn't even necessary to read this documentation
since the program prompts you from the screen right from the
start.
All files created by MicroMenu will be created in the
MicroMenu default directory. This is the directory of your
hard drive where MicroMenu is located. All of the Menus will
have names you have given MicroMenu, however, they will all
have the extension of .MNU at the end. When you look through
the MicroMenu default directory, after you have created some
Menus, you will see the following files:
MMENU.EXE <─── Executable file of MicroMenu
MMENU.HLP <─── Online Help file
MM.DAT <─── Date and Time last on and last
<filename>.MNU <─┐ menu selection (Single User only,
<filename>.MNU <─┤ see "Using MicroMenu on a Network"
<filename>.MNU <─┴─ Menus created by MicroMenu
Where <filename> is the name that you give to MicroMenu for
the Menu you have created. This is limited only by the disk
space available on your drive.
1
Installing MicroMenu on your Hard Disk
These files should be in a separate sub-directory on your
hard disk. Some suggestions for naming that sub-directory
are:
MMENU (original, eh?)
or MICROMNU
Do this be typing in the following at the DOS prompt:
C:\>MD \MMENU [ENTER] Whenever you see the word [ENTER],
it means to press the <─┘ ENTER or
RETURN key. DO NOT TYPE IN [ENTER].
Now change to the new directory:
C:\>CD \MMENU [ENTER]
You are now ready to continue.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CREATING AND USING SUB-DIRECTORIES,
READ "Getting Full Use of your Hard Disk" on page 5.
2
Getting Started
If you are like me, you don't want to wade through tons of
fine print to see if a new program will be useful to you.
These simple instructions should help you get started.
Copy the files MMENU.EXE, MMENU.HLP, and MMENUxxx.DOC into a
separate subdirectory (MMENU or MICROMNU, if you followed the
suggestions on the previous page) on your hard disk. Keep a
floppy disk backup of these three files in a safe place as
you may need them at some time to restore your files.
At the DOS prompt type in the word MMENU and press the ENTER
key.
C:\MMENU>MMENU [ENTER]
This will get MicroMenu started. First you will see the
opening screen. This screen shows the program name, author
information and the system date and time at the bottom of the
screen. If the date and time are correct, press the <RETURN>
key twice to get started with the program.
You will see the opening screen only once each day unless you
change the system date. If the system date and time are
incorrect, you have the opportunity to make corrections
before proceeding.
If this is the first time you have used MicroMenu, you will
now see an empty page notice on the screen. You can either
panic and press the <Esc>ape key to exit MicroMenu or you can
venture on and set up your first menu.
Pressing the RETURN, [ENTER] or <─┘ key brings you to a
series of questions; the first will ask for a Menu name. This
is the name on the top of the menu items. It's open to your
imagination. Be exotic. Call your menus something memorable.
Next you are prompted for the name of the first option on the
menu.
HINT: It is suggested that, if you have several programs
that do similar tasks, the opening or main Menu
should branch to other Menus instead of executing
the DOS instructions. This will allow MicroMenu to
run practically an unlimited number of options.
EXAMPLE: For instance, if you have three or four programs
relating to word processing, (i.e. WordStar, an
ASCII editor, a grammar checker or separate spell
checker, a label program), you could have one
option on the main Menu called "Word Processing
Programs" that could branch to a sub menu con-
taining the DOS commands.
3
Next, you will be queried for the type of option, either MENU
or DOS, to create. If the option you are creating is to run
an application you would enter -> D <- for DOS. If, on the
other hand, this option is going to branch to another menu
you would enter -> M <- for MENU.
Pretty simple, isn't it? All you have to decide is whether
or not you want to run the program now (DOS) or have it
branch to another menu (MENU). We'll discuss the MENU choice
first.
After telling MicroMenu that you want this choice to be a
Menu option, you are asked for the name of the file that will
store the menu information. It is strongly recommended that
you name the file with an easily identifiable name. For
example, "WORD" for your word processing programs, "DOS" for
a DOS command menu, "UTIL" for a utility program menu and so
forth.
After naming the menu file with a filename only (remember
MicroMenu automatically adds the extension of ".MNU" to the
name), you are returned to the Edit Mode Menu and the first
menu option is displayed. You can now perform any of the
functions found in the Edit Mode Menu on the left side of the
screen.
If you want to add more options, scroll down to "Add Options"
by pressing the down arrow key on the cursor movement keypad
once, or press the number 2 on the top row.
4
Getting Full Use of your Hard Disk
DOS 2.10 Directory Structure Overview
DOS Version 2.10 and above gives you the ability to separate
programs and data files into separate subdirectories. Sub-
directories can be thought of as completely different disk
storage areas organized into a tree structure. An example
of a directory structure is:
┌─────────────────┐
│ Root Directory │
└────────┬────────┘
┌───────────────────┼───────────────────┐
┌─────┴──────┐ ┌────────┴────────┐ ┌──────┴──────┐
│ Business │ │ Word Processing │ │ Programming │
└─────┬──────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └──────┬──────┘
┌─────┴────┐ │ │
┌────┴────┐ ┌───┴───┐ ┌─────┴─────┐ ┌──────┴──────┐
│ Payroll │ │ Sales │ │ Documents │ │ MicroSoft C │
└─────────┘ └───────┘ └───────────┘ └─────────────┘
The root directory is the primary directory in the tree
structure. It is created when you format the floppy or fixed
disk. Every floppy diskette and fixed disk has a root
directory.
The root directory can hold only a limited number of files.
For example, the maximum number of files in the root
directory on a double-sided diskette formatted with DOS 2.10
is 112. The fixed disk holds more, but the total number of
entries in the root directory is still limited. This
directory also contains the names of any subdirectories that
are directly connected.
Subdirectories, on the other hand, do not have this re-
striction imposed on them. A subdirectory can have any
number of files and/or subdirectories, limited only by the
amount of space on the floppy or fixed disk.
For a more detailed description of directories, how to create
and access them, refer to your DOS manual.
Because different application programs often use files with
identical names, it is a good practice to isolate each
application into its own subdirectory. This helps to avoid
any conflict that may arise with identical program file names
or data file names.
It is also better to separate data files from the actual
program. This may not always be possible, so check to see if
the program will access data files that are kept in a
separate subdirectory. This enables you to quickly identify
the data file activity. This is especially useful with word
processing and spreadsheet programs. It is also a good
approach for maintaining backup copies of data files, and
maintaining data files for different users.
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The root directory should be reserved for the Boot Programs
and other Subdirectories only. Create a subdirectory to hold
the DOS programs and files as well as other subdirectories to
hold the other programs you own.
By using the DOS 2.10 and above PATH command, you can make
sure that all the DOS commands can be found in their
respective directories. Refer to your DOS manual for more
information about the PATH command.
6
General Operation:
The Opening Screen
The MicroMenu Opening Screen does serve a purpose. It not
only contains the MicroMenu logo, but is useful in setting
the correct date and time. When MicroMenu is started each
day, or when the DOS date has changed, the logo screen will
be displayed.
Setting the Date and Time
The DATE displayed is the system date that is set in the
computer. If it is not the correct date, you can enter the
current date by typing it in the form of MM-DD-YY. MicroMenu
will put in into the correct format, so, you do not need to
enter the dashes.
You can use the right or left cursor keys to move the cursor
inside the entry area. This enables you to change the day
without entering the entire date.
After you type the last digit in the date, or press the Enter
key, the cursor moves to the time. You can enter the current
time by typing it in the form HH:MM and the either "a" for am
or "p" for pm. Again, MicroMenu will put it in the correct
format, so, you do not need to enter the colon. As in the
date entry, you may use the right and left cursor keys to
move back and forth.
If you want to change the date after pressing the Enter key,
press the cursor left key until the cursor moves back to the
date. After you enter the last digit of the time you should
double check the date and time entries, then enter either an
"a" for am or a "p" for pm, or press the ENTER key. The
first menu screen will be displayed.
You may also change or correct the Date and Time through the
F9 Edit MicroMenu feature.
7
Your First Menu
After you enter the date and time, the Opening screen is
replaced by the first menu. For obvious reasons, I will call
this the main menu. The main menu is the only menu that
MicroMenu must have. The first time you run MicroMenu you
will see the following warning:
╔══════════════════════════╗
║ Empty Page ║
║ Press [ENTER] to Begin, ║
║ <Esc> to Quit, or ║
║ F1 for HELP ║
╚══════════════════════════╝
You can either panic and press the <Esc>ape key to exit
MicroMenu or you can continue on and set up your first menu.
You will also see this same screen and warning message every
time access a newly created menu for the first time.
Continue on to page 14 "Add Options"
Making your Selection
There are two ways to select the menu option:
Use the Cursor Up and the Cursor Down keys to highlight the
option that you want to select. Then, press the ENTER key to
confirm your selection.
Use the top row of numbered keys and press the number of the
option you want to run.
8
Getting Help
MicroMenu has several online context sensitive Help screens.
To access them, simply Press the F1 key. This key is shown
at the bottom of all the menu screens in case you forget.
While the help screens are being read from the disk, a note
will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
There are several ways to change help pages:
1. Press any key except the <Esc> key to view the next page.
2. Press the PgUp key to view the previous page.
3. Press the Cursor Up key to view the previous page.
NOTE: When you want to leave the Help section, Press the
<Esc> key to return to the menu screen.
Leaving MicroMenu
At times it may be desirable to leave MicroMenu and work
directly from the DOS prompt. This can be accomplished by
either leaving the program completely, or using MicroMenu's
SHELL utility to temporarily drop to DOS and then return to
MicroMenu quickly.
You can leave MicroMenu completely and use DOS directly
several different ways.
1. Press the F5 key. MicroMenu will ask you to confirm the
exit.
2. From the Main Menu, press the <Esc> key. Again, you be
asked to confirm the exit.
If you want to leave MicroMenu, press the Y key. If you
do not want to leave, press any other key and you will
be returned to the program.
3. For a quick exit, press the Alt key and the F5 key down
at the same time.
NOTE: If you have entered a Master Password, you will
have to enter it before being permitted to exit.
9
Editing MicroMenu
Press the F9 key to enter in the Edit Mode. The Edit Mode
allows you to edit, add or delete menu options. You can
also change menu titles, passwords, and the colors if you
have a color monitor. Additional Edit Mode help is available
when you request Help while the Edit Mode Options are dis-
played on the screen.
MENU or DOS?
A MENU is a set of related options. For example, a word
processing menu might contain a couple of word processors, a
spelling checker, another simple editor and a backup program.
Such a menu might have the title "Word Processing Menu."
MicroMenu allows you to create as many menus as you have room
for on your hard disk. You must observe these rules to
access the menus without any problems:
1. Each menu has a unique name. The menu name has the same
restrictions as a DOS filename, except that the ext-
ension is automatically appended by MicroMenu.
2. To access a menu from more than one menu you must create
a menu option, define it as a menu branch (MENU-type
option), and provide the same Menu Name.
3. All of the menu files should be in the same directory as
the MicroMenu program (MMENU.EXE)*. If you transfer a
menu from another system or from a diskette, make sure
that it is put into the same directory as all the other
menus. The PATH command will not find the .MNU files if
they are in different directorys.
* SEE THE CHAPTER ON ADVANCED OPERATION FOR MORE INFORMATION
10
Special Use Keys
From the DOS COMMAND EDITOR:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│A│="┼" Append next line: If you have a command that's
└───┘ └─┘ longer than 72 characters, this command will
append the next line to the end.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│B│="ß" Beep Sound: Place a beeping sound in with the
└───┘ └─┘ batch line commands for attention.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│R│="φ" Return to DOS: Don't return to MicroMenu after
└───┘ └─┘ running the option. Useful when parking hard
disk, etc.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│S│="║" Stack Commands: Place several commands on the
└───┘ └─┘ same line by pressing this combination in
between each command.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│O│="{" Open Message: Start or Open a message that you
└───┘ └─┘ want displayed on the screen during the exe-
cution of the batch commands.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│C│="}" Close Message: End or Close the message. SEE
└───┘ └─┘ Alt+O.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│U│="±" User Input: Prompt for user input during the
└───┘ └─┘ execution of the batch commands.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│D│ Delete line: Deletes the line that the cursor
└───┘ └─┘ is currently on.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│I│ Insert line: Inserts a line directly above the
└───┘ └─┘ line that the cursor is currently on.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│M│ iMport a File: Import the contents of a file
└───┘ └─┘ on disk into the editor.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│X│ eXport a File: Export the contents of the ed-
└───┘ └─┘ itor to a file on disk.
┌───┐
│Esc│ Cancel the current action, or signal the comp-
└───┘ letion and confirm Y or N.
┌────┐
│Home│ Home: Moves the cursor to the first position
└────┘ of the current line.
┌───┐
│Ins│ Insert (on/off): Toggles MicroMenu into char-
└───┘ acter insert mode. Any characters you type
are inserted at the cursor position. When you
press this key a second time, the character
insert mode is set to off.
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┌───┐
│Del│ Delete character: Deletes the character at the
└───┘ cursor position.
┌───┐
│End│ End: This key moves the cursor to the end of
└───┘ the current line.
┌───┐
│<──│ Backspace: Moves the cursor one space to the
└───┘ left and erases that character.
┌────┐
│Caps│ Caps Lock (on/off): After pressing this key,
│Lock│ all letters you type will be in capitals with
└────┘ no need to press the Shift key. Pressing this
key again sets the capital lock mode to off.
From the Menus:
┌──┐
│F1│ Summon the Help Screens
└──┘
┌──┐
│F3│ Shell to DOS: Allows quick access to the DOS
└──┘ command line. Type the word EXIT to return to
MicroMenu.
NEVER LOAD OR UNLOAD MEMORY RESIDENT PROGRAMS
WHILE USING THE SHELL FEATURE.
┌──┐
│F5│ Exit to DOS: Leave MicroMenu completely and
└──┘ return to the DOS command line.
┌──┐
│F9│ Edit MicroMenu: Allows editing of MicroMenu's
└──┘ user definable parameters.
┌───┐
│Esc│ Cancel the current action, return to the
└───┘ previous menu or exit to DOS.
While Editing any Password:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│D│ Delete Password: Completely deletes the cur-
└───┘ └─┘ rent password. This is the only way the pass-
word can be completely eliminated.
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While Modifying the Colors:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│C│ Standard Colors: Set the standard default
└───┘ └─┘ colors contained in MicroMenu.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│M│ Monochrome: If you are using a Color Adaptor
└───┘ └─┘ Card with a composite monochrome monitor, you
can set the colors so that look right on your
screen.
┌───┐
│Esc│ Done Modifying: Tell MicroMenu that you are
└───┘ done modifying the Colors and are ready to
save them or abort the changes. Confirm with a
Y or an N.
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Adding a MENU-Type Option
Creating a new menu screen enables you to expand your menu
system. You can create a new menu by selecting Add Options
and specifying a menu-type option (M).
When you create a menu, MicroMenu asks you to specify:
0. The first time you create an option on a new menu you
will be asked to assign a name to the Menu. This is the
name or title that will be displayed in a box at the top
of the screen. If later you want to change this title,
you must use the "Edit Menu Title" option from the Edit
Mode Menu.
1. THE NUMBER OF THE OPTION - You can specify the order
number of the option if there are one or more options
already on the menu. Type in the number you want the
option to be.
2. THE OPTION DESCRIPTION - This option description will be
displayed on the menu with the other options. It may
contain up to 30 characters.
3. THE PASSWORD - If a Master Password has been defined,
each menu option may also have a unique password. This
password can be from 1 to 8 characters long consisting
of numbers, symbols, upper or lower case letters or any
combination of these. When you select this option, you
will be asked for this password before the option is
executed. If you do not want the option to have a
password, leave the password blank.
CAUTION: If you enter a password, be sure to write it down
and protect it in a safe place. Lost passwords
cannot be recovered. SEE Master Password Page 17.
4. ADD A MENU OR DOS OPTION - Specify an M for Menu since
we are explaining a Menu option.
5. THE NAME OF THE MENU - This is a 1 to 8 character name
that follows the same restrictions as a DOS filename.
This name is actually used to create a new file with an
extension of .MNU.
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Adding a DOS-Type Option
Menu options that access applications, utilities or DOS
functions are DOS-type options. MicroMenu allows you to
specify a set of DOS commands to be executed when the DOS-
type option is selected.
A DOS-type command is any command that you normally would
enter at the DOS prompt.
When you wish to create a DOS-type menu option, you specify:
0. The first time you create an option on a new menu you
will be asked to assign a name to the Menu. This is the
name or title that will be displayed in a box at the top
of the screen. If you want to later change this title,
you must use the "Edit Menu Title" option form the Edit
Mode Menu.
1. THE NUMBER OF THE OPTION - You can specify the order
number of the option if there is one or more options
already on the menu. Type in the number you want the
option to be.
2. THE OPTION DESCRIPTION - This option description will be
displayed on the menu with the other options. It can
contain up to 30 characters.
3. THE PASSWORD - If a Master Password has been defined,
each menu option may also have a unique password. This
password can be from 1 to 8 characters long consisting
of numbers, symbols, upper or lower case letters or any
combination of these. When you select this option, you
will be asked for this password before the option is
executed. If you do not want the option to have a
password, leave the password blank.
CAUTION: If you enter a password, be sure to write it down
and protect it in a safe place. Lost passwords
cannot be recovered. SEE Master Password Page 17.
4. ADD A MENU OR DOS OPTION - Specify a D for DOS since we
are explaining the DOS option.
5. DOS COMMAND EDITOR - You may enter up to twenty (20) DOS
command lines. A DOS command line consists of one or
more DOS commands. A command line can be from 1 to 72
characters long. For more information, see the section
on the DOS COMMAND EDITOR.
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Editing a Menu Option
MicroMenu allows you to edit both DOS and Menu-type options.
When you edit an option, you are asked to enter or change the
information that you previously entered.
Each prompt displays the current contents as the default. You
can change the contents of any field, or press the ENTER <─┘
key to accept the default.
If you press the <Esc> key before editing all of the fields,
the new information is not saved and the original information
is unchanged.
Refer to Creating a Menu, and Adding a DOS-Type Option for
more information about the specific information requested.
Deleting a Menu Option
To delete an option you must first select Delete Options,
then select the option you wish to delete the same way you
would if you were running the option. After you select the
option to delete, MicroMenu asks you to confirm the deletion.
If you decide not to delete an option, simply press the N or
<Esc> key to return to the Edit Mode Menu.
If you delete the last option on a Menu you will be returned
to the "Empty Page" warning. Press <Esc> to return to the
previous menu. If there is not a previous menu, MicroMenu
will return to the DOS command prompt.
MicroMenu does not actually delete the ".MNU" files from the
disk, so, you can recover them at any time if you want to
reuse them at a later time. If you do not want them anymore,
you must erase them from the disk. MicroMenu's menu files
have the extension ".MNU".
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Edit Menu Title
You can change the current Menu Title by selecting the Edit
Menu Title option from the Edit Mode Menu. You are asked to
edit the current information, or enter new information.
Master Password
You can add, delete or modify the existing Master Password by
selecting Master Password from the Edit Mode Menu.
To change the Master Password, simply type in the new char-
acters. They can be numbers, symbols, upper or lower case
letters or any combination of these. THE PASSWORDS ARE CASE
SENSITIVE.
To delete the Master Password completely, press The Alt key
and the "D" key at the same time.
You should be careful to check the Master Password as you
type it. IF YOU FORGET YOUR MASTER PASSWORD, YOU WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO ACCESS THE EDIT MODE MENU (F9), SHELL TO DOS (F3), OR
EXIT TO DOS (F5).
If you press the <Esc> key before pressing the ENTER key, the
previous password is not changed.
If you have installed a Master Password, you may also install
a unique password for any or all the MENU or DOS options.
When you add or edit the options, you will be asked to assign
a password to that option. You DO NOT have to assign a
password if you don't want to, and if you want to remove any
existing password, press the Alt key and the "D" key at the
same time.
NOTE: If you have lost or forgotten your password(s) you
do have some recourse, however, you will need to
have access to an ascii editor that will allow you
to view and edit characters that are stored after
the END OF FILE marker. Load the MENU.MNU file
into the editor and drop to the end of the file.
You will see several occurances of "PBS-PBS-". This
is where your passwords are stored. Using the
OVERWRITE mode of your editor, replace all of the
nonconforming characters (ª¿½»╠δó£) with "PBS-PBS-"
and save the new file. Repeat this for all other
"MNU" files that have associated passwords.
If you do not have access to an editor, you will
have to delete all the associated "MNU" files and
recreate them again.
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Modifying the Colors
If you are using a CGA, EGA or VGA Color Card with a color
monitor, you may change the menu colors to suit your tastes.
You can additionally change the background character to
establish any pattern you want.
If you are using a Monochrome card, you can only modify the
background character.
When you select Modify Colors from the Edit Mode Menu, you
will see a new Color Menu pop onto the screen. Select the
colors you wish to change by highlighting the number and
pressing ENTER or by entering the number directly.
A sample color patch will appear on the left side of the
screen. By using the cursor movement keys, you can alter the
foreground and background colors.
The side movement keys control the foreground colors and the
up and down keys control the background colors. When you
have the colors you want, press ENTER.
The screen will immediately be updated and will show the new
colors. If they do not meet with your approval, press ENTER
and try again.
A set of default colors can be selected by pressing the Alt
key and the "C" key at the same time and if you have a
monochrome monitor with a color card, pressing the Alt key
and the "M" key at the same time will set the Monochrome
standard colors.
When you are finished modifying the colors and background
character, press the <Esc> key and save your new colors. If
you press "N" your new colors will not be saved and the
original colors will be restored.
Modifying the Date and Time
SEE PAGE 7 (The Opening Screen)
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Including Messages
MicroMenu will allow you to display a message containing
special information in DOS type options. This is accomplished
by enclosing the message you want to display in left and
right Braces, "{ }". Messages can be displayed three (3)
different ways:
1. Displayed for a given number of seconds.
2. Until the user presses the Enter Key.
3. The user enters some parameters to be passed to the
program.
Symbols Used: "{" and "}".
These symbols are placed into the DOS COMMAND EDITOR by using
special keys. These keys are as Follows:
Special Keys:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│O│="{" Open Message: Start or Open a message that you
└───┘ └─┘ want displayed on the screen during the exe-
cution of the batch commands.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│C│="}" Close Message: End or Close the message for
└───┘ └─┘ above.
(1.) If you want the message to be displayed on the screen
for a given number of seconds, use the following
format:
{ Your Message typed in here }3
This example will display the message "Your Message
typed in here" in a framed box for 3 seconds and then
execute the rest of the commands. You can replace
the 3 with any number between 1 and 9.
(2.) If you want the message to be displayed until the
user acknowledges its presence, use the following
format:
{ Your Message typed in here }
This example will display the message "Your Message
typed in here" in a framed box until the user presses
the enter key, then it will execute the rest of the
commands. When you do not include a number after the
right Brace, "ENTER to continue" will be displayed on
the bottom of the box.
(3.) Passing Parameters will be discussed on the following
page.
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Passing Variable Parameters
MicroMenu will allow the user to pass variable parameters to
the DOS commands in a DOS type option. By allowing the user
to interact this way, you can change information in the DOS
commands used by MicroMenu. This permits greater flexibility
when designing your menu options, and reduces the number of
menu options you need to maintain.
Symbols Used: "{", "}", and "±"
These symbols are placed into the DOS COMMAND EDITOR by using
special keys. These keys are as Follows:
Special Keys:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│O│="{" Open Message: Start or Open a message that you
└───┘ └─┘ want displayed on the screen during the exe-
cution of the batch commands.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│C│="}" Close Message: End or Close the message for
└───┘ └─┘ above.
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│U│="±" User Input: Prompt for user input during the
└───┘ └─┘ execution of the batch commands.
The correct format (or syntax) is as follows:
Command { any message you want here }±
You would accomplish this by typing in the command you want
to execute followed by a space (in the example above
"Command" is the command you want to execute)..... Then Press
the Alt key and the "O" key at the same time. This will put
a "{" on the screen..... You may now type in a prompting
message for the user to view on the screen, and..... When you
are finished with the message, press the Alt key and the "C"
at the same time. This will put a "}" on the screen..... Now,
to prompt for the users input, press the Alt key and the "U"
key at the same time. This will put the "±" on the screen.
More information and examples are available in the MicroMenu
help screens by pressing F1.
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Stacking DOS Commands
MicroMenu may have up to 20 command lines for each option.
This is enough room for most programs. If you are creating a
complex series of DOS commands, you may have more than 20 DOS
commands. You can enter all your commands by putting more
than one DOS command on each command line. This is done by
pressing the Alt key and the "S" key at the same time between
each command.
Symbol Used: "║"
This symbol is placed into the DOS COMMAND EDITOR by using
special keys. These keys are as Follows:
Special Keys:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│S│="║" Stack Commands: Place several commands on the
└───┘ └─┘ same line by pressing this combination in
between each command.
For example:
C:║CD\DOS║CHKDSK /F
Is the same as:
C:
CD\DOS
CHKDSK /F
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Appending Lines
MicroMenu will allow up to 72 characters on each command
line. This should be sufficient for most applications.
However, if you have some special commands that are longer
than 72 characters, you can add more than one line together
by pressing the Alt key and the "A" key at the end of the
line immediately before the next line you want added.
Symbol Used: "┼"
This symbol is placed into the DOS COMMAND EDITOR by using
special keys. These keys are as Follows:
Special Keys:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│A│="┼" Append next line: If you have a command that
└───┘ └─┘ is longer than 72 characters, this command
will append the next line to the end.
When the batch commands are processed, MicroMenu will
internally correct the line length and process the appended
lines as one continuous command.
For Example:
ECHO This is an example of a string command that has an ┼
overall length longer than 72 characters.
By placing the "┼" at the end of the first line, we are sig-
nalling MicroMenu to append the very next line to the end of
this line.
HINT: Be sure to include a space either before the "┼" or
as the first character on the next line if there is
a separation of words.
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Return to DOS
MicroMenu normally returns to itself after running the option
that was selected. This is done for convenience, however,
sometimes it may be necessary to leave MicroMenu completely
and not return. An example of such a time might be when you
park the heads on your hard disk. You certainly do not want
the heads to move from their parked position to return to
MicroMenu again. To accomplish this, you must press the Alt
key and the "R" key on the line immediately following the
last command line in the DOS COMMAND EDITOR.
Symbol Used: "φ"
This symbol is placed into the DOS COMMAND EDITOR by using
special keys. These keys are as Follows:
Special Keys:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│R│="φ" Return to DOS: Don't return to MicroMenu after
└───┘ └─┘ running the option. Useful when parking hard
disk, etc.
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Importing a File
If you are upgrading an existing system with MicroMenu and
have existing BATCH files to run your applications, you do
not need to enter that same information all over again.
Within the DOS COMMAND EDITOR is a sophisticated File Import
Feature that will allow you to directly import the contents
of any text file into the editor.
Special Keys:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│M│ iMport a File: Import the contents of a file
└───┘ └─┘ on disk into the editor.
Example: You have all your batch files on drive C: in a sub-
directory called BATCH and want to import the one
that will execute WordStar.
From the editor, press the Alt key and the "M" key
at the same time. This will open a box at the
bottom of the screen.
Type in the drive, path and name of the file you
want to import and press the ENTER key. In this
case it would be: C:\BATCH\WORDSTAR.BAT. The
contents of WORDSTAR.BAT will automatically be
brought into the editor. You can accept them as is
or edit them to suit.
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Exporting a File
MicroMenu will also allow you to dump the contents of the DOS
COMMAND EDITOR into a text file on the disk. It works very
similarly to the Import feature, but in the opposite
direction. For additional information, see "Importing a
File" on the previous page or the OnScreen help within the
MicroMenu program by pressing F1.
Special Keys:
┌───┐ ┌─┐
│Alt│+│X│ eXport a File: Export the contents of the
└───┘ └─┘ editor to a file on disk.
Example: Instead of calling a file into the editor you will
be creating as new file on a disk.
From the editor, press the Alt key and the "X" key
at the same time. This will open a box at the
bottom of the screen.
Type in the drive, path and filename you want to
use to contain the contents of the editor and press
the ENTER key.
The contents of the editor will be automatically
exported into the file you named.
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Error Messages
MicroMenu is designed to provide messages that describe the
possible error conditions that may occur. Unless a system
error is being displayed, you will be returned to the
beginning of the program after you acknowledge it by pressing
the key called for.
Information Messages:
One type of message that you may see when using MicroMenu is
an information message. This message tells you that something
you are trying to do cannot be done. A good example of an
information message is a beeping sound. You may hear a beep
if you try to use a key incorrectly. Another example would
be if you tried to enter the Edit Mode Menu (F9), and did not
know the password, assuming there was a password installed.
A detailed description of information messages is presented
on the following pages. This will help if you need more
information than MicroMenu displays on the screen.
"Empty Page, [ENTER] to begin, or <Esc> to Quit"
While in Edit Mode, you have Deleted all the options on the
screen. Press <Esc> to return to the previous Menu or
recreate some new options.
"This Menu Page is Full!"
You have attempted to add another menu option to a menu that
already has 9 options. If you want to add a new option you
must change one of the DOS options to a MENU option. Then
select the Menu and add up to 9 additional options.
"Bad command or file name"
The option you selected may not have the right DOS commands
to execute the program properly. Check the DOS commands and
try again.
"Insert disk with COMMAND.COM"
When using the SHELL option, or returning to MicroMenu after
running from some programs, DOS will attempt to load another
copy of COMMAND.COM and cannot find it. This usually happens
only when you boot up using Drive A: and later remove the
Boot disk. Replace the boot disk in Drive A: and ENTER.
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System Errors
One of the most common complaints we get about MicroMenu is
that sometimes it will not return to itself. 99 times out
of 100 this is caused by starting or executing your program
with a BATCH file. SEE the section called "Return to DOS".
If you need to execute your application with a BATCH file,
place the following command on the line just before the line
that contains the BATCH file name: COMMAND /C (NOTE: Will not
work with DOS 2.x)
If you are using WORDSTAR.BAT to run WordStar you will not
return to MicroMenu unless you execute COMMAND /C before you
execute WORDSTAR.BAT. It would be better if you imported the
contents of WORDSTAR.BAT into the editor and then let
MicroMenu run the commands necessary to run the program. See
the "Importing a File" section for more information.
The most serious type of error that could occur is a system
error. A system error tells you that you have done something
that MicroMenu cannot handle. If you encounter a system
error, a message describing what to do may be displayed on
the screen.
Before you attempt to recover from the error, you should get
a copy of the information on the screen. To print a copy of
the screen, press the Shift key and the PrtSc key at the same
time. If you do not have a printer, copy the information
that is on the screen.
To recover from a system error, press the ENTER key. If the
error continues, you have some additional work to do to get
things working correctly.
System errors can be caused by several different things, a
corrupted program file such as MMENU.EXE or one of the .MNU
or .DAT files. If you experience a complete system crash
along with a segment number (1234:5678), the MENU.MNU or
MM.DAT files may be bad or corrupted. (NETWORK FILENAMES MAY
BE DIFFERENT, SEE THE SECTION "Using MicroMenu on a Network")
Your first line of defense would be to copy the original
MMENU.EXE and MMENU.HLP files into the subdirectory that
contains the .MNU files.
If this doesn't make it work any better, erase MM.DAT and try
running MMENU again.
If it still will not operate properly, rename or erase
MENU.MNU and try one more time.
If you still cannot succeed in running MicroMenu, call the
number for the MicroLink PCUG's Bulletin Board or write to
the address on the front cover.
REMEMBER, NEVER LOAD OR UNLOAD MEMORY RESIDENT PROGRAMS WHILE
USING MICROMENU'S SHELL FEATURE.
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Operation on a Network
The only difference between running MicroMenu in a single
user or a Network environment is:
1. the way it is started or executed
2. the names of the .DAT and .BAT files that are created by
MicroMenu have different names.
Most networks allow customized Login Scripts for each user or
generalized "System Scripts" for all users. Most script
languages will also usually support variables.
In the Novell environment a Login Script might be handled
this way:
SET MMENUS="F:\\MMENU" 'Locates the *.MNU's
SET MMHELP="F:\\MMENU" 'Locates the Help File
SET MMUSER="%1" 'Sets the Users Name
MAP M:=SYS:MMENU '
DRIVE M:
EXIT "MMENU %1"
This example assumes your ".MNU" files are located in a sub-
directory called MMENU on the network drive F:. Make sure
that these commands are the last ones in your script file.
Let's say that the users name is Robert, when the Login
Script is executed, MicroMenu will be executed with the users
Login Name as a parameter and to the computer will look like:
MMENU ROBERT
MicroMenu will then create a file called ROBERT.DAT to hold
the date information for Robert, and when Robert executes a
DOS type option MicroMenu will create and execute another
file called ROBERT.BAT. In a Non-Network environment these
files would be called MM.DAT and MM.BAT respectively.
If you do not use a System or Login Script, YOU MUST EXECUTE
MICROMENU WITH A UNIQUE PARAMETER FOR EACH USER. Normally,
the users name, initials, or password would insure its
uniqueness. The reason for this is, MicroMenu creates a
separate ".DAT" and ".BAT" file for each user. If two users
have the same parameter, they will encounter problems while
executing and returning from application programs.
Example: Executing MMENU ROBERT would tell MicroMenu to
create a file called ROBERT.DAT to hold the data
for the user Robert, and a ROBERT.BAT file that
will hold the DOS instructions as well as the
returning instructions for the applications Robert
wants to run.
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Advanced Operation
SETTING THE ENVIRONMENT:
MicroMenu will recognize certain environment settings to make
it more useful on networks and single user systems.
If you are using MicroMenu on a network and want each user to
have their own menus it is possible. It is also possible to
"PATH" to the main EXE program by placing MMENU.EXE in a sub-
directory that is in the search path (the PATH is defined in
the AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the root directory of the boot disk
for single user systems and in the LOGIN SCRIPT for networks)
and setting the environment variable to help MicroMenu find
the ".MNU" files.
There are a few rules that must be observed for this to work
correctly. Use the SET command to tell MicroMenu which drive
and subdirectory contains:
1. MMENU.HLP
2. the *.MNU files
3. the USERS LOGIN NAME (For Network Users Only)
An easy way to set the environment is from your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file.
Single User System:
An example of a simple AUTOEXEC.BAT file might look like:
ECHO OFF 'Turn ECHO to Off
CLS 'Clear the screen
PROMPT $P$G 'Set the DOS prompt
PATH C:\;C:\DOS;C:\UTIL;C:\MMENU 'Set the Search Path
SET MMENUS=C:\MMENU 'Where are the .MNU's
SET MMHELP=C:\MMENU 'Where is the .HLP
MMENU
This simple AUTOEXEC.BAT file assumes you have a subdirectory
called MMENU where all of the MicroMenu files are located.
With these environment settings installed and the MMENU.EXE
program placed in the search path you will be able to execute
MicroMenu from any subdirectory on any drive in your system.
Network System:
Network Users should place the SEARCH and SET commands in the
SYSTEM LOGIN SCRIPT:
MAP S5:=SYS:MMENU 'Sets the search path
SET MMUSER="%1" '%1 variable = the Login Name
SET MMENUS="F:\\%1" 'This would be F:\Login Name
SET MMHELP="F:\\MMENU" 'This is the same as F:\MMENU
The above example is for Novell networks, if you are using a
different network consult your documentation regarding LOGIN
SCRIPTS.
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Advanced Operation (Cont.)
CONFIGURATION FILE:
MicroMenu can be custom configured to operate with special
monitors and keyboards. It also has the ability to create an
audit trail (.AUD) to track system usage for any or all users
and, if desired, can be programed to return back to the MAIN
MENU after each execution.
If a configuration file (.CFG) is not present when MicroMenu
is executed, one will be created automatically. Of course,
to edit the configuration file, select option #8 on the EDIT
MICROMENU menu and follow the instructions on the bottom of
the screen.
MOUSE SUPPORT:
If you are using a MicroSoft or Compatible Mouse a "MouseBar"
will be automatically displayed on the bottom line of your
screen. Pressing button 1 in any of the enclosed areas will
prompt a reaction. Also, moving the "MouseCursor" within the
active Menu Box will move the highlighted option bar to the
"MouseCursor" position. Pressing button 1 on the option will
activate that option.
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LICENSE
MicroMenu is distributed under the User Supported software
concept. Non-registered users of MicroMenu are granted a
limited license to use MicroMenu for a trial period, in order
to determine if it suits their needs. Any other use of
MicroMenu or use past this period requires registration. Any
use of non-registered copies of MicroMenu by a business,
organization, or any kind of institution is forbidden.
A registered copy of MicroMenu must be treated like a book,
in that the same registered copy of MicroMenu may not be used
in more than one computer at the same time.
All users are granted a limited license to copy MicroMenu
only for the purpose of allowing others to try it, subject to
the above restrictions as well as these:
MicroMenu must be distributed in absolutely unmodified form,
including ALL program, documentation, and other files.
MicroMenu may be included in the sale of any computer system
as long as all files are distributed with it and are not
altered in any way and permission from Premier Business
Solutions has been obtained in writing.
No charge or payment may be levied or accepted for MicroMenu
except by Premier Business Solutions.
Bulletin Board system operators may post MicroMenu on their
BBS for downloading by their users without written permission
only if the above conditions are met, and only if no special
fee is necessary to access the MicroMenu files (a general fee
to access the BBS is ok).
Distributors of User Supported and Public Domain software
MUST obtain permission from Premier Business Solutions in
writing BEFORE distributing MicroMenu and must also follow
the above conditions. Permission is almost always granted;
this requirement is necessary to ensure protection for our-
selves and MicroMenu users from unscrupulous individuals.
The following section contains information for registration
and licensing.
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REGISTRATION AND ORDERING INFORMATION
Registering MicroMenu allows you to use the product after the
trial period. Registered MicroMenu users may get mailed
notification of MicroMenu updates and priority when calling
the MicroLink BBS. Most importantly, registered users know
they are helping to make sure that high quality software like
MicroMenu continues to be sold in this low cost way.
MicroMenu registration costs $25 US / $35 Cnd, and includes
tne latest version along with bound documentation. Checks and
money orders are accepted for payment, as well as corporate
purchase orders for amounts of $25 US and over.
An evaluation disk with the current copy of MicroMenu on it
is available for $10 US / $12 Cnd. This is to be used to try
out MicroMenu, and does not include registration. The fee
covers the cost of postage, diskette(s), and handling.
To place an order, please use the order form on the following
page.
Corporations and Institutions: Please see the section
entitled 'Quantity and Corporate Purchases' for information
on licensing multiple copies of MicroMenu. Under no
circumstances may unregistered copies of MicroMenu be used
in a corporate or institutional environment.
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Order Form
MicroMenu version 5.00 05/01/90
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- Discount $(_________)
California residents please add 6.75% Tax $___________
Total $___________
Checks or money orders accepted.
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Payment by: ( ) Check or money order ( ) PO # _______________
Name_____________________________________________________
Company_____________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________
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Phone(______)_________________ Bus.(______)_______________
Where did you obtain MicroMenu?
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Comments_____________________________________________________
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Corporate and Quantity Purchases
Any commercial (i.e., business, corporate, government, or
other institutional) use of MicroMenu must be registered.
Volume discounts and site licenses are available.
Each Network terminal running MicroMenu is considered as a
separate user and should be registered accordingly.
The order form on the previous page may be used to purchase
multiple copies of MicroMenu, with discounts as follows:
1 - 10 copies no discount
11 - 25 copies 10% discount
26 - 50 copies 15% discount
51 - 100 copies 22% discount
101 - 200 copies 30% discount
201+ copies 40% discount
Purchases of up to 50 copies are bulk purchases and include
that many copies of MicroMenu and Documentation, as with
single registrations. Purchases of 51 copies or more are
site licenses. Premier Business Solutions will provide a
MASTER COPY of MicroMenu along with the appropriate number of
diskette labels and manuals. The Licensee is responsible for
copying the disks (backups of the MASTER do not count towards
the total copies in the license).
The name on the order form is considered the contact and is
the person with whom all correspondence will take place.
If your group or organization has special requirements please
contact Premier Business Solutions at (818) 961-6214, Monday
through Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Pacific Standard Time.
Note: All prices and discounts are subject to change without
notice. Discounts apply only to separate orders, they are
not cumulative.
End of Documentation Robert Rodrigue 05/01/90
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