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AMS MANUAL FILE
    1.1     Welcome to AMS
    1.2     Registration Gives You ..
    1.3     A note about Go Software
    1.4     Go Software - ASP Members
    1.5     A note for Dealers/Consultants/Distributers
    1.6     A note about shareware
    1.7     Disclaimer & Usage Agreement
    1.8     AMS - A Shareware Product
    1.9     A note about use after Licence Expiry
    1.10    Licence Violations
    1.11    AutoMan
    1.12    2Convert - Convertion Factors

    2.1     What Is A Menu ?
    2.2     Menu Features
    2.3     Information For Novell Users

    3.1     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 1
    3.2     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 2
    3.3     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 3
    3.4     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 4
    3.5     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 5
    3.6     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 1
    3.7     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 2
    3.8     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 3
    3.9     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 4
    3.10    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 1
    3.11    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 2
    3.12    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 3
    3.13    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 4
    3.14    Quick Start For Standalone PC Users - 1
    3.15    Quick Start For Standalone PC Users - 2
    3.16    Quick Start For Standalone PC Users - 3

    4.1     Password Security
    4.2     Trouble Shooting
    4.3     Menu File Format
    4.4     File information
    4.5     Default Menu File Names
    4.6     The Advantages Of Using Multiple Menu Files
    4.7     Creating New Menus
    4.8     Disabling User Access To DOS

    5.1     Main User Menu
    5.2     Advanced Menu System Main Menu

    6.1     Calculator
    6.2     Calendar
    6.3     Notepad
    6.4     Dos Shell
    6.5     View Dos Screen

    7.1     Capture Frontend
    7.2     NDir Front End
    7.3     Send Frontend
    7.4     UserPath Utility Program

    8.1     Minimum Drive Space Configuration
    8.2     Miscellaneous Configuration
    8.3     Debug Modes
    8.4     Status Check
    8.5     Scan Drive for Applications
    8.6     Add Call Statements To Menu Files
    8.7     Editor

    9.1     About AMS
    9.2     Order AMS
    9.3     AMS Key Number Entry

    10.1    The AMS text editor
    10.2    The AMS text editor - File menu
    10.3    The AMS text editor - Edit menu
    10.4    The AMS text editor - View menu
    10.5    The AMS text editor - Search menu

    11.1    Debugging functions
    11.2    Debugging functions - Run menu option from start
    11.3    Debugging functions - Run menu option from current line
    11.4    Debugging functions - Breakpoints
    11.5    Debugging functions - Step by step processing
    11.6    Debugging functions - View DOS screen
    11.7    Debugging functions - Shell to DOS

    12.1    Function Keys Available In This Program

    13.1    User Survey

1.1     Welcome to AMS

    ■ Advanced Menu System

    Welcome to AMS from Go Software, ASP Members. We hope you will find
    this menu system the easiest to use of any you have encountered. If
    you have any problems with the system please contact us at the
    address or fax number shown in About AMS.

    If you like the system please feel free to circulate it freely.
    Although Business users of the software MUST register the software
    with us if they decide to continue using the product, PURELY
    NONE-BUSINESS users needn't. However if you are a none business user,
    and you like the product, we request that you circulate the program
    to three or more people, bulletin boards or companies. Thank You!

    AMS has been designed to be compatible with the Novell (TM Novell
    Inc) Network Menu System. Users of this system will be able to
    immediately switch to this program, using the same menu files, while
    giving them access to all available memory when running applications,
    and some very useful features.

    Single machine users, or other network users should not be put off by
    this. Indeed many features of the software have been included with
    the novice computer user in mind, while others have been designed to
    help users on any network.

    Configuration of the menu system is straight forward. The system
    virtually carries it out for you. When you install the AMS program
    files, default Menus are installed with a number of sub menu
    headings. Once the program is running, pressing ALT or F10 to access
    the main AMS menu, then System Management Menu, and Scan Drive For
    Applications, will allow you to automatically configure the Menu to
    run any applications already on your disk.

    Press F1 at any time for context sensitive help on any Topic.

    All Users should look at the section entitled Menu Features.

    Novell Users should also look at the section entitled
         Information For Novell Users.
    To start using this software, you should view one of the sections
    entitled Quick Start For ...  You should pick the most suitable
    category. The Four categories are :

         Novell Lite Users   [Applicable to Netware Lite]
         Novell Menu Users   [Applicable to ELS, 286 & 386 Netware]
         Other Network Users [Applicable to 3Com, MainLan etc.]
         Standalone PC Users [Applicable for users not on any network]


    Once you have made use of the quick start documentation, please take
    the time to study the manual - most features are not covered in the
    Quick start sections.

    Novell, Netware, Netware Lite and ELS are registered trademarks of
    Novell Inc. DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc. DRDos is
    a registered trademark of Digital Research Corporation.

1.2     Registration Gives You ..

    Registering of the software entitles you to the
    following benefits :

    ■ The latest version of AMS, allowing removal of the delayed
    registration screen.

    ■ A printed bound manual for the software.

    ■ Multiple User manuals with multi-user licences.

    ■ Command Line utilities for use in batch files. (Described in detail
    at the end of this section).

    ■ On-Line context sensitive help for CONFIG.SYS commands.

    ■ Possibility of Help in any one of four languages.

    ■ Access to telephone support for the product.

    ■ A shareware copy of two other Go Software products discussed under
    an option in the help menu. AutoMan, Automatic Network Management and
    2Convert, giving you all the Convertion Factors You'll Ever Need.

    ■ To encourage you to register, and to register early, we have
    arranged some special purchases to give away with the software.
    These offers are open to you WHICHEVER COUNTRY YOU ARE IN.

    ■ A complimentary Classical Gold compact disk boxed set with music of
    Mozart, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Strauss and Vivaldi. This is a very
    attractively packaged five CD set.

    Orders received prior to 31st March 1993 will instead receive
    Classical Library, a TEN compact disk set. Equally attractively
    packaged, this contains music from Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Liszt,
    Vivaldi, Brahms, Strauss, Mozart and Beethoven. More Quality
    Compilations !

    ■ MULTI-USER licence orders for 25 users or more will also receive
    complementary three button microsoft & mouse systems compatible mice,
    in order to allow you to take full advantage of the three button
    mouse awareness. Complementary gifts are as follows:

    Multi User     Complementary Mice Supplied
    Licence Type   For orders received
                   From                1st Apr. 93    1st June 93
                   To   31st Mar 93    31st May. 93   Onwards
    25                  2              1
    50                  3              2              1
    100                 4              3              2
    250                 5              4              3


    To qualify for the additional complementary gifts available prior to
    the above dates, orders must be received at the published offices of
    Go Software prior to these datee. If you have just got hold of the
    program and it's near the deadline date, please fax us and we will
    grant you a 28 day extension.

    Distribution of software is a haphazard thing, and it may be sometime
    after the above deadline date before you get a copy of the program.
    If you have received the program from another user WHO HAS REGISTERED
    THEIR PROGRAM within the last three months, we will still supply you
    with the additional complementary gifts (ie the extra five compact
    disks and, for 25, 50, 100 and 250 User licences, an additional
    mouse), provided you name your Contact and their Company name in the
    Comments section of the order form. Your order must be received
    within three months of their order being received.

    Don't wait, you wouldn't want your order to get lost in the post, and
    miss out on the free offers. Use the order option today! We look
    forward to hearing from you.

    To order the software, use the Order AMS menu option.

    If you've missed a deadline date, it may be worth your while
    obtaining the latest copy of the software from one of the
    distributers named in the AutoMan section - we may have more free
    offers on!!!

    If you would like confirmation, in writing of what you will receive
    if you register, please fax us, or mail us via CompuServe.

    Purely Non-Business users are exempt from registering the software,
    however, as way of payment, we request that should you find the
    software useful, you pass a copy to three other people, companies or
    bulletin boards. Please remember though that if you do register the
    software, you will still receive the latest version, and the
    complementary CDs - the attractive presentation makes them useful for
    a present if you don't have a CD player.

    ■ Additional Command Line Utilities
    The following command line utilities are provided upon registration.

    AMFILL    Fills the keyboard buffer with characters so that you can
              simulate keyboard entry each time a program loads (to
              automatically run a macro, prepare to load a file etc.).
    AMBEEP    Makes the computer beep a variable number of times.
    AMCALC    Command line expression evaluator, supporting all usual
              mathematical functions, together with trig & scientific
              functions.
    AMCAPS    Turns Caps Lock on or off as required.
    AMNUM     Turns Num Lock on or off as required.
    AMHIDE    Hides / Unhides files.
    AMSLEEP   Puts computers to sleep for any length of time.
    AMREBOOT  Performs a warm boot of the computer.

1.3     A note about Go Software

    Go software provide quality services in two areas :

    ■ Software solutions and programming
    Go software both write programs for the general market, and bespoke
    software for individual clients. We concentrate on software for the
    networking market. All our staff have more than ten years programing
    experience.

    ■ Network consultancy and installation
    We've been installing and configuring networks since 1986, and have
    gained extensive knowledge of all categories of Novell's networking
    software (Netware Lite, ELS, Netware 286 & 386 and NFS for
    Netware-Unix connectivity). Our emphasis is on a complete, quality
    service. We hope you have found this apparent in our software.

    We ensure that we leave installations completely secure, with
    reliable backup systems established, off-site data storage, and
    disaster recovery arrangements, so that if the network grinds to a
    halt, it doesn't take the company with it.

    So if you need to move into networking, or are having trouble with an
    existing installation, and are within approximately 100 miles of
    Manchester, England, please fax us for a quote. We are sure you would
    receive the best service possible, at a very competitive price.

    Go Software
    York House     Cross Road     Heald Green    Cheadle   Cheshire
                   England        SK8 3LW
    Fax:           [phone]   CompuServe:    100024,2337

1.4     Go Software - ASP Members

    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.

1.5     A note for Dealers/Consultants/Distributers

    AMS is also available as a retail software package to re-sellers.

    A number of dealers have expressed interest in the Shareware Version
    of the software, and have forwarded it to clients. If however you
    have a number of prospective customers and would prefer to sell the
    commercial version to them, please fax us or contact us via
    CompuServe for our generous discount rates and terms and conditions.

    The commercial package has a re-compiled version of the software,
    without Order AMS and Register AMS options, and is packaged with
    manuals and user guides. Documentation has no references to the AMS
    shareware version.

    A dealer demonstration version is available. Please include your
    CompuServe address if you have one, for prompt EMail delivery.

    ■ Sole Distribution Rights
    We would be interested to hear from any company based in a country
    other than the UK, the US, Canada or Germany, which is interested in
    marketing the product and obtaining sole distribution rights for the
    retail version of the software (To the exclusion of shareware vendors
    distribution rights).
    Please submit your proposal to us via fax or CompuServe.

1.6     A note about shareware

    Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
    should find software that suits your needs and purse, whether it's
    commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your
    needs easier, because you can try before you buy. Also, because
    overheads are low, prices are low. Shareware has the ultimate
    money-back guarantee - if you don't use the product, you don't pay
    for it.

    As with commercial software, the user must still purchase the
    software if the user wishes to use it, however, with shareware you
    are first able to confirm that the software is useful and works. (You
    will realise the advantage of this if you have purchased any
    commercial software and subsequently found it to be riddled with
    bugs).

    Shareware has the ultimate "Try before you buy" test. You have an
    extended period of time in which you can trial the software and
    therefore be absolutely certain that the software is suitable for the
    task you apply it to.

    The same Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
    software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few
    specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are
    accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the
    programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good
    programs and bad ones!). The main difference is in the method of
    distribution. The authors specifically grant the right to copy and
    distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific
    group.

1.7     Disclaimer & Usage Agreement

    Users of AMS must accept this disclaimer of warranty:

    AMS 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 AMS.
    AMS is a "Shareware Program" 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 Shareware 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 AMS and
    continue to use AMS after a 21 day trial period, you must make a
    registration payment to Go Software.  The Single User registration
    fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one
    time. Multi-User Licences are available, and can be selected using
    the Order AMS option in the AMS Menu. This option will supply prices
    in whichever currency you wish to pay.
    After the evaluation period, if you wish to continue to use the
    software, 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 cannot be read by two different
    persons at the same time. Multi-user Licences are analogous to many
    books!

    Commercial users of AMS must register and pay for their copies of AMS
    within 21 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.

    Anyone distributing AMS for any kind of remuneration must first
    contact Go Software at the address below for authorisation. This
    authorisation will be automatically granted to distributors
    recognised by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware
    distributors, and such distributors may begin offering AMS
    immediately (However Go Software must still be advised so that the
    distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of AMS).

1.8     AMS - A Shareware Product

    The trial period for AMS is 21 days, ie, 21 days after you first use
    the software you are bound to pay the registration fee if you wish to
    continue using it.

    Purely Non-Business users are exempt from registering the software,
    however, as way of payment, we request that should you find the
    software useful, you pass a copy to three other people, companies or
    bulletin boards.

    Not only do you win by knowing the software works before you purchase
    it, you also win because Shareware distribution is a far less
    expensive way to market software than via standard commercial
    methods, and therefore the savings in overheads are passed on to you
    with the reduced price.

    The fact that the software may be cheaper than commercially marketed
    software, and freely available, in no way alters the fact that you
    are breaking the law if you continue to use the software after the
    expiry of the trial period.

    We look forward to hearing from you.

    To order the software, use the Order AMS menu option.

    You are encouraged to pass a copy of AMS 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 the AMS system and Manual. For more
    information on advantages of registration please see the section
    entitled "Registration Gives You".

1.9     A note about use after Licence Expiry

    You are granted a 21 day trial licence to use this software. After
    expiry of this period the program will inform you that the evaluation
    period has ended, and your licence for use is then withdrawn. Further
    use of the software, until an order for the software has been raised
    and forwarded to Go Software, is illegal.

    For those people who wish to avoid paying for as much software as
    possible (be it that which is distributed as Shareware or as
    Commercial software), here's a little bit extra....

    We've spent a few years developing this and other software, and can
    assure you that we would have earned far more by running the local
    Sweet shop than the income we receive from registrations. Why is
    this? Probably because people don't realise what they're doing.

    Let's draw an analogy. Mr Sweet Shop owner is a bit deaf and blind,
    but not stupid. He's got lots of sweets at the front of his counter,
    and knows that because his stocks go down so quickly, he's not
    selling all of them. Yes somebody's stealing them. They are stealing
    them because they are taking the sweets and "Using" them, without
    paying for them. He doesn't know who is, all he knows is that out of
    his shop there are thousands of children some of whom are going to
    pay only by getting bad teeth.

    What would happen if the parents of these children found out that
    they were stealing sweets? More than likely, (though this depends of
    course on how they think children should be disciplined), they would
    get a sore bottom.

    The analogy is here. We know people are using our software after the
    trial period. They are stealing because they are taking the software
    and using it after the trial period, without paying for it. They know
    it's wrong to use it. We can't find out who they are. We also can't
    understand why people will steal software when they know it's morally
    wrong to steal, and when they don't steal anything else. Can you?

    Anyway, we must stop lecturing. Even despite the moral argument, some
    people will still falter. This is why we've arranged the special
    purchases to give away with the software. We are giving away so much
    stuff that you can't fail to get good value for money when you
    register, and, at the end of the day when your Director questions you
    on why you've just started a new policy of buying all the software
    you use, you can answer, "Because it's the law" (and because then he
    won't get prosecuted if someone leaves with a grudge and informs the
    authorities that you're using software illegally).

    So come on, get that Order Option pressed, and look forward to going
    legal, and getting free CD's and Mice. Time to start a new policy ...

    If you don't, a lot of our friends and relatives will be getting CD's
    for Christmas....

1.10    Licence Violations

    AMS places no restrictions on the number of times a program can be
    run concurrently. This opens the risk for Licence Violations with
    software which does not have it's own built in licence metering.

    A licence violation occurs when more users access a single program
    concurrently, than the number of licences there are for that
    software. This of course includes software which is used, but for
    which no licence has been purchased.

    The Software Publishers Association are now filing numerous lawsuits
    against companies for licence violations of any kind - including
    shareware licence violations.

    To combat this, we suggest you install a licence metering program. If
    you need such a program try contacting one of the following
    companies:

         NetWatch                      Secure Plus
         Aston Science Park            Wollongong (England)
         Unit 1                        44-(0)734 772944
         Holt Court South
         Jennens Road
         Birmingham
         England
         B7 4EG
         Tel: [phone]
         Fax: [phone]


         SiteLock
         Brightwork Development Inc.
         766 Shrewsbury Avenue
         Jerral Center West
         Tinton Falls
         NJ 07724
         Tel: [phone]
         Fax: [phone]

    While providing this information to assist users of AMS, Go Software
    accepts no liability for any results or errors obtained through use
    of these programs. Neither do Go Software make any statement as to
    the suitability for use of the programs.

1.11    AutoMan

    Automatic Network Management.           From Go Software

    AutoMan is designed to remove the everyday headaches from network
    operation.

    Automatic file processing, at any time, on any day enables all
    routine tasks (Transaction file cleardowns, Report generation, Virus
    detection) to be carried out automatically.

    The system monitors disk space, and critical data recording PC's,
    alerting supervisors and users of potential problems.

    See below for a more detailed description of features.

    Price : Sterling £59, US Dollar $99. Other Currencies accepted by
    arrangement.

    Availability
    AutoMan is available as a shareware product. If you are unable to
    obtain a copy of the software through your local distributor, please
    contact one of the following distributors.

    United Kingdom

    SoftVille Computer Supplies             Birmingham Int. Shareware
    35 Market Parade                        31 Bertram Road
    Havant                                  Smethwick
    Hampshire                               Warley
    PO9 1PY                                 West Midlands
    England                                 England
    [ASP Member]                            B67 7NY

    Tel : 44 - (0) 705 - 498199             Tel : 44 - (0) -21-555-6335
    Fax : Changing .....                    Fax : 44 - (0) -21-558-8958
    CIS : 100016,603

    United States

    Public Brand Software                     Hytech Inc
    3750 Kentucky Ave                         PO Box 805
    Indianapolis                              Dearborn
    IN 46241                                  MI 4821
    USA                                       USA

    Tel : 1 - 317 - 856 - 2091                313 - 837 - 1796
    BBS : 1 - 317 - 856 - 2087
    ASP Member                                ASP Member

    Australia

    SME
    666 Whitehorse Road
    Mitcham
    Victoria
    3132
    Australia


    AutoMan ... in more detail.

    1]    Automatic file processing
          AutoMan will automatically process any batch, executable or
    command file, at any time, on any day or days throughout the year.
    Configuration is done by inserting up to 250 "Parameters". Each time
    a parameter is processed, a record is placed in the Transaction Log
    file, the program unloads itself, the batch file or program is run,
    and the program then re-loads itself, ensuring the system does not
    restrict the memory available to run programs. A Command string,
    which may contain the current day, date and time, can be passed to
    any batch file or program. Various utility programs allow simulation
    of keyboard input.

    2]    Disk space monitoring
          AutoMan will monitor space on all drives and warn if any disk
    is filling.

    3]    Monitoring of critical data recording activity
          AutoMan can warn if a critical data recording PC on the network
    has failed. Applications may be for example, to monitor a Shopfloor
    data collection or Telephone logging PC.

    4]    Integral Batch file editor / De-bugger
          The AutoMan editor is designed for editing batch files.
    Standard pull down menu options make use of the editor straight
    forward. Useful features, (also included in AMS), include:
          ■   View the current "DOS" screen at any time (F4)
          ■   Jump into a DOS shell (Shift F4)
          ■   Execute statements individually (F8)
          ■   Execute batch files from start to finish
          ■   Unlimited breakpoints
          ■   View structure of batch file (Call & if statements etc)

    5]    Context sensitive & DOS help
          On-line, Context sensitive help is available on F1 for every
    DOS command, together with comprehensive help on all aspects of
    AutoMan. (As in AMS).

    6]    Other features
          A customised menu of programs can be created allowing easy
    access to programs which may relate to AutoMan, or to a preferred
    editor.

1.12    2Convert - Convertion Factors

    2Convert - All the convertion factors you'll ever need
                - ready for when you need them.

    2Convert is a shareware product from Go Software to allow you to
    convert between virtually any units or multiple units that you may
    encounter. The program allows :

    ■ Standard conversions
    Convert figures between any of the 500 units listed with as little as
    six presses of the return key. Units are grouped into 30 standard
    unit groupings, covering everything from Length to Kinematic
    Viscosity. Selections are made of the two units to convert between,
    and the factor displayed. Further calculations can then be made with
    the built-in full function, expression evaluator. The most frequently
    used convertions can be preset.

    ■ Customised convertions
    This allows almost ANY compound unit conversion factor to be
    evaluated. For example you may want to convert from, Foot Pounds per
    Acre Hour to MilliMetre Grams per Square Metre second. A strange
    combination indeed, but 2Convert will give the factor and then carry
    out calculations based on it!

    ■ Currency Convertions
    Exchange rates for convertions between Fifty currencies are entered
    in the program. A simple to use update option allows you to quickly
    update any Exchange rates as and when required.

    ■ Temperature Convertions
    Convert between Centigrade, Fahrenheit and Kelvin Temperatures.

    ■ Dimensional Analysis
    Dimensional analysis is put in for people who know how to use it! The
    program will rapidly find all dimensionless units that can be made
    from a long list of variables.


    2Convert will run on any standard PC. No special hardware is
    required.

    The Cost - Just £20 (US$38). The general release date is scheduled
    for 1st July 1992.

    If you are unable to find a local Distributor with a copy please
    contact one of the following distributors.


    United Kingdom

    SoftVille PD Service                    Birmingham Int. Shareware
    35 Market Parade                        31 Bertram Road
    Havant                                  Smethwick
    Hampshire                               Warley
    PO9 1PY                                 West Midlands
    England                                 B67 7NY
    [ASP Member]                            England

    Tel : 44 - (0) - 705 - 498199           Tel : 44 - (0) -21-555-6335
    Fax : Changing ....                     Fax : 44 - (0) -21-558-8958
    CIS : 100016,603
    United States

    Public Brand Software                     Hytech Inc
    3750 Kentucky Ave                         PO Box 805
    Indianapolis                              Dearborn
    IN 46241                                  MI 4821
    USA                                       USA

    Tel : 1 - 317 - 856 - 2091                313 - 837 - 1796
    BBS : 1 - 317 - 856 - 2087

    Australia

    SME
    666 Whitehorse Road
    Mitcham
    Victoria
    3132
    Australia



2.1     What Is A Menu ?


    A menu is a display of options which, when selected, carry out one or
    more tasks in the operating system. The menu allows the user to avoid
    having to learn anything about the operating system, as all commands
    which they need can be stored in a menu file.

    The AMS menu system allows creation of "Parent" and "Child" menus,
    where a menu option on the "Parent" Menu causes the program to
    display a "Child" menu. Menu options in this menu may in turn cause
    other "Child" menus to be displayed. This is a hierarchical
    structure, analogous to your drive and directory structure, where
    your main menu files would be represented by Drive letters, and sub
    menus by directories.

    AMS allows you to create as many Child menus as you wish, each
    belonging to a single "Parent" menu. This Menu Configuration is then
    saved in a single DOS file, usually with the extension .MNU. As many
    of these .MNU files can be created as required.

    AMS also allows loading of multiple menus at any one time. There are
    important implications in this if you are using a network, and you
    should read the section entitled
         The Advantages Of Using Multiple Menu Files


2.2     Menu Features

    ■ Utilities Menu On ALT [Also On F10]
    This Provides access to a large range of powerful features. The best
    way to find out what they are is to press ALT, and flick through the
    menu options.

    ■ Zero Memory Overhead During Program Operation

    ■ Multiple Menu Files In Memory Concurrently
    Designed to allow for creation of Local Fixed drive menus, User
    menus, workgroup menus and menus for Everyone.

    ■ Easy Menu Configuration
    No need to load a text editor to create menus, simply press INS to
    insert on option, DEL to delete one or F3 to edit one. Press
    Shift-INS to insert a new sub menu and Shift-F3 to edit the menus
    attributes (Position and colour).

    ■ Menu Option Editor And Debugger
    Menu Options can be debugged using the editors in-built debugging
    features, such as line by line execution and breakpoints. These allow
    you to check the menu options as you write them. Also included is
    context sensitive help on every DOS (TM Microsoft Inc) command you
    can think of.

    ■ Screen Saver And Menu Password Security
    While your machine lies idle a screen saver comes in to play, and
    unauthorised access can then be prevented by using the Re-entrant
    Menu Password Security Feature, on Ctrl-F3.

    ■ Automatic Checking of Drive Space Available On Loading
    The System can be configured to automatically check drive space when
    you load the menu program.

    ■ Desk Utilities
    The program has an in-built Calculator, Notepad and Calendar.

    ■ Debug Mode For Running Menu Options
    Redirect menu option output to the screen while developing menu
    options to ensure the correct menu format has been used.

    ■ Automatic Menu Configuration
    Using Scan Drive For Applications, any program or batch files, on any
    drive can be automatically added to menus.

    ■ Password Protection
    The program allows enhanced security via menu password protection.

    ■ Sorting of Menu Options
    To enable menu options to be found quickly, options are sorted into
    Alpha-Numeric order as they are created. The menus are then stored in
    this order.


    ■ Mouse Support for two and three button mice.

    ■ Interactive User Input
    Users can be prompted for input prior to the processing of a menu
    option, the result of which can then be used as output.



2.3     Information For Novell Users

    In addition to the following features of AMS you will also find Menus
    already configured for use with Netware Lite, 286 and 386. Although
    these are ready for use, you may wish to taylor them further for your
    own use.

    The following item is applicable only to users of Netware Lite, all
    other items in this section are applicable to other Netware versions.

    ■ UserPath, a standalone utility program
    Used in conjunction with AMS, allows individual login scripts to be
    created for each user on a network.

    The following section is not relevant to users of Netware Lite.

    This Menu System Differs From Novell's (Regd. TM Novell Inc.) MENU in
    many ways. You should study "Menu Features" and the following
    especially in order to gain the most from the program.

    ■ Zero Memory Overhead During Program Operation
    Unlike Novell's (Regd. TM Novell Inc) menu system which occupies some
    of your memory during execution, AMS releases ALL it's memory to your
    applications once it has started your menu option going.

    ■ Network Commands Frontends
    Use the easy to configure frontends to allow quick, sure,
    configuration of Capture, NDir and Send.

    ■ Sorting of Menu Options
    With AMS, Menu options are sorted into Alpha-Numerical order prior to
    saving menus. This allows you to quickly find menu options when
    editing menu files with a text editor [Though it is likely that you
    will normally have no need to use anything but the in-built text
    editor]. In order to make original Novell menu script file options
    appear sorted, simply edit any menu option [F3], modify the item to
    register a change to the editor, then press ESC.

    ■ Interactive Input
    This version of AMS allows only a single user input per menu line. To
    enable menu options to have more than one parameter passed to them,
    use the SET command. View an AMS sample menu file for more
    information.


3.1     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 1

    ■ Initial Menu Configuration

    AMS is a multi-menu system. It allows up to ten menu files to be
    loaded concurrently. This is designed to allow ease of use in a
    network environment, where user's work can normally be divided into
    four categories: Local hard disk work, Individual Network work,
    Workgroup or departmental work and work for Everyone.

    You should study the full manual soon to realise the programs full
    potential, however as a quick start, please follow the following
    actions, and read ALL the following information. Use Ctrl-D to enter
    a temporary DOS shell from any menu, if required. Press F1 for
    context sensitive help on any topic at any time.

    ■ Login as supervisor on your main server.
    Use NET LOGIN SUPERVISOR

    ■ Ensure you have an up to date backup.
    This should be standard practice before installing any software, as
    you may find program files from two systems have common file names.

    ■ Copy all AMS files to a new empty directory
    (you may need copies of the original menu and batch files at some
    time in the future). The directory needn't be a shared directory,
    however a subdirectory behind \NWLITE would be an ideal place to
    store them, say \NWLITE\AMS
    To store the files in a new directory :
         C:
         CD \NWLITE
         MD AMS
         CD AMS
         COPY A:*.*          [Or B: if you are using B: drive]
    If the only .EXE file copied is the archive file, AMSMNU.EXE, un-zip
    the file by typing
         AMSMNU              The file will self extract

    ■ Copy all AMS files to a directory with a search mapping to it,
    which is available to all network users. [Use REPLACE with the /A
    switch to ensure files are not overwritten]. We do not recommend
    using the \NWLITE directory for AMS, to avoid the possibility of
    accidents!

    If you do not already have such a directory, create a directory
    \PUBLIC on any drive, and in future store all your public program
    files in this directory. [You should avoid however placing full
    applications with many files in this single directory, these should
    be placed in there own separate directory. You could however create a
    batch file in the PUBLIC directory to call these applications].
    If you have a D: drive, program files are probably better placed on
    this drive, leaving the C: drive for data files.


    This will now be referred to as the PUBLIC directory on your network.
    To create a new directory type :
         C:        [or  D:]  To change to the correct drive
         MD \PUBLIC
    To copy the files use
         CD \PUBLIC
         COPY C:\NWLITE\AMS\*.*

    ■ Make the public directory your default directory.
    [This is necessary for setup, but will not be necessary in future].
    If your public directory is \PUBLIC use CD \PUBLIC

    ■ Copy the Netware Lite standard configuration file over the file
    AMS.PRM as follows. Type
         COPY NWL.PRM AMS.PRM
    This may reduce the amount of configuration changes you will have to
    make before you start using the system.

    ■ Type         AMS            [Program Should Load]

    ■ Assuming the default .MNU and .PRM files were copied to the PUBLIC
    directory, a standard menu ought to appear. The configuration of the
    system now needs to be changed in order to suit your individual
    requirements.

    ■ Press and release ALT to access the main menu. Select SYSTEM
    MANAGEMENT, then Minimum Drive Space Configuration.

    ■ For each drive on your system, enter the minimum allowable
    MEGA-BYTES permitted on that drive. Each time AMS is loaded the
    system will very quickly check that the drive space available is
    greater than this number, and warn you if it falls below this number.

    You probably only have two drives available, C and D. Try putting a
    number equal to a tenth of your drive capacity next to that drive
    letter - if drive C has 40MB capacity, put the number 4 against drive
    C. If D has 80MB capacity, put 8 next to D. These values can be
    changed later if you find they are unsuitable.

    Each client that attaches to the network may use drives F: and M: to
    map to the server's C: and D: drives, therefore, also specify the
    same minimum values to drives F: and M:. If you are unsure which
    drives you will use to map clients to your server's disks, add these
    values for now, you can change them later.

    Press ESC to access other drive letters, and ESC again to return to
    the System Management Menu.

3.2     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 2

    ■ UserPath
    A utility program is supplied with AMS which allows you to create
    individual login scripts for all your users. This is an indispensible
    feature for all large networks, and we strongly advise you to install
    this feature on your network. Even if you only have two users, you
    will find this feature useful, and as we expect that you are hoping
    to expand your network and company sometime, installing this
    configuration now will make life far easier in the future.

    To install individual login scripts, press ESC repeatedly to exit the
    program. Issue the following commands to map drives F: and L: to the
    correct areas.

    NET MAP F: CDRIVE             [Or your main data drive name]
    NET MAP L: CDRIVE             [Or your drive name for the PUBLIC
                                  Directory]
    L:
    CD \PUBLIC

    Then please turn to the section of the manual entitled Novell
    Utilities,          UserPath Utility Program
    Configure UserPath as outlined, until the section entitled "Use of
    UserPath".
    Once you have configured UserPath, return to this section. The
    following paragraphs apply if you have created individual Login
    scripts.

    ■ Select Miscellaneous Configuration.
    The AMS system allows ten menu files to be loaded concurrently. These
    can all be specified on the command line, but it is more convenient
    to specify them in this option. Specify up to ten default file names
    to be loaded by users each time they load AMS. Menu names need not
    necessarily be full path names.

    The menu file configuration which comes with AMS specifies some
    default menus which also come with AMS. You should now change these
    to suit your individual configuration.

    Examples:

    If any users on the network have their own local hard disks, specify
    the first menu file as C:\USER.MNU
    You can clear any of the entry fields in the program by using ALT-C.
    This menu can then by used by each user if they want to operate their
    computer on a standalone basis, ie when they are not connected to the
    network. [If you wish each user to be able to use AMS on a standalone
    basis, you must also copy the AMS Program files to their local drive
    - read the full manual for more information].


    If each network user has their own directory (the home directory) on
    your server, and that directory is mapped to F: for each user, (ie
    the drive used in the configuration of UserPath is F:, for example, a
    users login path is defined as F:\USER\ACCOUNTS\LIZ) specify the
    second menu file as, F:USER.MNU. This will be the users main network
    menu, containing menu options for all work which they alone will
    carry out on the network. If users neither have their own local hard
    disk, nor a directory mapped to your server, don't worry - the next
    menu option will probably be suitable for them.

    Create a departmental menu for each department, or, if your network
    is small, for all members of the network.

    If you create a departmental menu, this should exist in each user's
    home parent directory. If you have mapped drive F: to each users
    directory, say, F: is mapped to \USER\ACCOUNTS\LIZ (ie the parameter
    in UserPath's configuration is defined as F:\USER\ACCOUNTS\LIZ), you
    could then specify the directory as F:..\DEPART.MNU
    The   ..   indicates that the system should look in the directory
    above the directory that F: is mapped to.

    If you don't have a directory for each user, use the PUBLIC directory
    specified earlier. If you map drive L: to this directory for each
    user who logs in, specify the third menu as
    L:DEPART.MNU

    The Menu system will when pick up departmental menus from the
    appropriate directory.

    Specify the fourth, fifth and sixth menus as menus for use by
    everyone. Specify the full path names for the menus. If the public
    directory is mapped by each user to L: specify the following menus as
    L:PUBLIC.MNU
    L:NWLITE.MNU
    L:DOS               [Menus supplied with AMS]
    Other menus definitions that appear which were pre-configured will
    now no longer be needed and you can remove them using ALT-C.

    Multi-menus are an important feature of AMS, for more information on
    these options please see The Advantages Of Using Multiple Menu Files.

    Note : You will also have to map the same drive letters on the server
    to the same directories used by client machines accessing your
    server. ie If you map drive F: to user directories, for each client
    PC, you must also map drive F: to user directories on the server.
    This would normally be carried out automatically if you use the two
    batch files supplied with the system, and follow the steps outlined
    in both Quick Start for Netware Lite, and Configuration of the
    UserPath Utility Program. Novell recommend using SUBST rather than
    map on your server, to improve performance, however you should leave
    this until you are more familiar with the command.


    Tip  : You can turn a directory mapped to any drive letter with NET
    MAP, into a search directory, by adding the following characters to
    your path statement.               F:.       [For the F: Drive]
    So if your path currently reads    C:\DOS;C:\NWLITE;C:\PUBLIC
    You could change it to             C:\DOS;F:.;C:\NWLITE;C:\PUBLIC
    Then, wherever you change your F: Directory to, your system will
    always search that directory. Look in your DOS manual for information
    on changing the PATH statement.

3.3     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 3

    ■ Default System Password.
    You should specify a password in this box, and make the password
    known (by word of mouth) to all network users. This password will
    then be required to return to the menu system after the screen saver
    function has become active. Each menu file can also have a password
    associated with it. For a discussion of password options please see
    the section entitled Menu Features.

    ■ Screen Saver Activation Period.
    This defines the number of seconds to lapse before the screen saver
    becomes active. The default if no time is specified, is 30 Seconds.
    Too short a time will probably annoy users, too long a time will
    compromise security. Five minutes (specified as 300 seconds) would be
    a reasonable compromise.

    ■ Require Password On Menu Load.
    This option would normally be set to No.

    ■ Path for Temporary Files
    This is best left blank until you have the menu system working. Once
    the system has been operational a few days, you can consider changing
    this, look at the Miscellaneous Configuration section of the manual
    for more help.
    Press ESC to move to the next configuration screen.

    ■ Select Which Network You Have
    This should be set to Netware Lite.

    ■ Are you using DRDos?
    If you use DRDos you should set this to Yes. We have included this
    option due to an original problem with DRDos 6. This may also apply
    to earlier versions of DRDos. If you are using a version other than
    6.0, and the menu system does not work correctly when you select
    options, please reset this to No.

    ■ Restrict User Access ....
    We advise you to leave these set to No when you first install the
    network. Review your configuration when the system is running
    smoothly.

    ■ Log file path
    Again, we advise that you leave this blank initially. This option
    would allow you to record which menu options were being selected by
    which users at which times.

    ■ Use European Date Format?
    Set to No for US date, Yes for European format.

    ■ Command for first & second lines of temporary file
    Inserting the commands ECHO OFF and CLS in these lines will cause all
    DOS screen output to be suppressed when selecting options, keeping
    the users display much tidier. If you're using DOS 3.30 or later, use
    @ECHO OFF instead.


    Press ESC to return to the System Management menu.

    ■ When you exit AMS
    (By repeatedly pressing ESC, or by pressing ALT-F10) and then re-load
    the program, the new configuration will become active.



3.4     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 4

    ■ Automatic Menu Configuration.
    This option allows you to automatically configure your menu to load
    any applications already installed on your hard disk.
    If you have configured the software to use individual menu files for
    different users and departments in their own home directories, copy
    the file USER.MNU to the root directory of your drive C:, and to your
    home directory, and the file DEPART.MNU to the parent directory of
    your home directory. Then change to your user home directory. To do
    this you should be in the public directory and type :
         COPY USER.MNU C:\
         COPY USER.MNU C:\USER\ACCOUNTS\LIZ [or your home directory]
         COPY DEPART.MNU C:\USER\ACCOUNTS

    Load AMS, the USER and DEPART menus just copied should also be loaded
    if the menu system has been configured properly. Select one of the
    menu files to add commands to (Simply highlight the Menu and press
    return). Press ALT, Select System Management, then Scan Drive For
    Applications.

    Select the drive to scan. After a pause dependant on the size of your
    disk, the system will prompt you with each directory, with their .BAT
    and .EXE files. Look at each file to see if you may want to add it to
    your menu, remembering that it is easy to delete the option later if
    it is not required. Press return to select a file to add. If the file
    is a Batch file, the first lines of the file will be displayed, which
    may help you decide whether or not to add the file.

    You can choose to either add the option to the menu file, or create a
    new sub menu behind one of the existing menus (Which you could then
    place the option behind). If any of the existing menu titles do not
    really suit the application you are about to add, or you are likely
    to add many options of the same type to any one menu, you are best to
    create a new sub menu.

    Select either Add The Menu Option, or Create A New Sub Menu. Select a
    menu to add the option (Or Sub Menu) to. If you decide not to add the
    option or any menus at this stage, you can press ESC to return to the
    directory selection menu. Creation of a sub menu does not
    automatically add the option to that menu. Avoid adding Applications
    to your main menu (place options under the Word Processing /
    Spreadsheet or other menus instead -  this will keep your menu
    configuration tidier and easy to use), although you may add further
    sub menus to your main menu.


    Press Esc to return to the directory selection menu. Select another
    file or press ESC to step through all valid directories.

    Once complete, try selecting your options. Some adjustment of the
    menu options may be necessary if the option does not work correctly.
    To edit any menu option, highlight the option and press F3. The
    in-built editor will be used to edit the option. The editor has some
    very powerful features, and context sensitive Dos command help. You
    should study these features elsewhere in the manual. Press ESC to
    return to the main user menu.

    ■ Once you are satisfied with the operation of the software, and you
    understand how the software operates (we hope our explanations were
    clear!), release the system to the users, copying an original copy of
    USER.MNU to each user's home directory, and DEPART.MNU to their
    parent directory. Configure each menu one at a time by loading AMS
    from each user's home directory. As many options for each department
    will be common to users in that department, and these should
    therefore be placed in the departmental menu, it is likely that the
    amount of individual configuration necessary to each user's menu will
    be negligible.

    We have supplied two batch files for use with Netware Lite,
    PCLOGIN.BAT & LITLOGIN.BAT, to allow easy configuration of your
    network. We suggest you now printout and read these files, then use
    them in the way suggested in each batch file.

    Add AMS to the end of the last batch file which users run to enter
    the network. Ensure that each users drive mapings are mapped to the
    correct directories on your server. The menu configuration should
    then be automatically picked up from the parameter file which you
    have configured. All these actions should be carried out
    automatically if you use the two login batch files and UserPath as
    suggested.

    ■ Encourage users to password protect their own menus by using
    CTRL-F3. Passwords are stored in encrypted form in the menu file.
    When screen save becomes active, the system looks for the first Menu
    password available before resorting to the Default System Password.

3.5     Quick Start For Netware Lite Users - 5

    ■ Place a copy of AMS.EXE, AMS.HLP, and AMS.PRM on all local disks
    you wish to allow use of the menu system on. Configure AMS.PRM as
    required for each user by loading AMS.EXE from each local drive. It
    will not however normally be necessary to alter any configuration,
    except perhaps Require Password on Menu Load. (Errors will not be
    reported if drives are not available!).
    P
    ■ Look through the manual! (Also available on F1!).
    Note especially the sections on the in built editor (With Menu Option
    Debug Functions, Line By Line Processing and Breakpoints - especially
    useful in a network environment where rights may vary). On Line,
    context sensitive Dos Command help is also available in the editor.

    ■ Registration is required after the trial period of one month.
    Use the Order AMS option in the AMS Information menu.
    Complementary Classical Music Compact disks and mice are provided
    upon registration, with early registrations receiving an extra bonus!
    Please see Registration gives you ... for more details.

3.6     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 1

    ■ Initial Menu Configuration

    AMS is designed as a replacement for MENU. It is likely that no
    changes will have to be made to any of your existing menus.

    AMS is a multi-menu system. It allows up to ten menu files to be
    loaded concurrently. This is designed to allow ease of use in a
    network environment, where user's work can normally be divided in to
    four categories: Local hard disk work, Individual Network work,
    Workgroup or departmental work and work for Everyone.

    You should study the full manual soon to realise the programs full
    potential, however as a quick start, please follow the following
    actions, and read ALL the following information.

    Use Ctrl-D to enter a temporary DOS shell from any menu, if required.
    Press F1 for context sensitive help on any topic at any time.

    ■ Login as supervisor.

    ■ Ensure you have an up to date backup.
    This should be standard practice before installing any software, as
    you may find program files from two systems have common file names.

    ■ Copy all AMS files to a new empty directory
    You may need copies of the original files at some time in the future.

    ■ Copy all AMS files to the PUBLIC directory on your network.
    [Use REPLACE with the A switch to ensure files are not overwritten].

    ■ Make the public directory your default directory.
    [This is necessary for setup, but will not be necessary in future].

    ■ Type         AMS            [Program Should Load]

    ■ Assuming the default .MNU and .PRM files were copied to the PUBLIC
    directory, a standard menu ought to appear. The configuration of the
    system now needs to be changed in order to suit your individual
    requirements.

    ■ Press and release ALT to access the main menu.
    Select SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, then Minimum Drive Space Configuration.

    ■ For each volume on your system
    Select a drive letter which is normally mapped to that volume, and
    enter the minimum allowable MEGA-BYTES permitted on that volume. Each
    time AMS is loaded by users the system will very quickly check that
    the drive space available is greater than this number, and warn users
    if it falls below this number. Press ESC to access other drive
    letters, and ESC again to return to the System Management Menu.

3.7     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 2

    ■ Select Miscellaneous Configuration.
    The AMS system allows ten menu files to be loaded concurrently. These
    can also be specified on the command line, but it is more convenient
    to specify them in this option. Specify up to ten default file names
    to be loaded by users each time they load AMS. Menu names need not
    necessarily be full path names.

    In order to minimise menu loading time, Menu files are each limited
    in size to approximately 18 KBytes. This is the maximum size your
    menu files can be, however we advise you to keep the menu size below
    about 15K, to ensure you still have full access to all facilities.
    This may require some configuration changes to your existing menus.
    The in-built editor can also only edit menu files up to 78 Characters
    wide. If you find you need any particular menu line to be wider than
    78 characters, use the SET command to allow a reduction in the line
    length (Eg. set a variable equal to directory path - SET
    D=Z:\PUBLIC\AMS.HLP).
    The menu file configuration which comes with AMS specifies some
    default menus which also come with AMS. You should now change these
    to suit your individual configuration.

    Examples:

    If you wish any user with a local disk to have their own standalone
    menu option, specify the first menu as, C:\LOCAL.MNU
    [Copy the AMS Program files to their local drive to allow use on a
    standalone basis].

    If the home directories for each user are mapped to V:, and users
    already have their own personal menu file, eg, USER.MNU, in that
    directory, specify the second menu file as, V:USER.MNU

    If you already have a departmental menu for each department in each
    user's parent directory, say called DEPART.MNU, specify the third
    file as, for example, V:..\DEPART.MNU

    The Menu system will then pick up departmental menus from each user's
    parent directory. If you don't already have departmental menus,
    create them in the user's parent directory (Assuming the parent
    directory is allocated to the user's department - Say
    \USER\ACCOUNTS\FREDIE). This will make future menu configuration much
    easier.

    It is possible that the departmental menu will contain so many
    options that it exceeds the maximum allowable menu file size. If this
    happens, split the menu into a "Management Menu" and a "Users Menu",
    and define both menus in the Menu configuration definitions.


    If you already have a common menu in PUBLIC, specify the fourth file
    as for example, Z:\PUBLIC\COMMON.MNU

    Other menus can be also be defined. We suggest also using these for
    public directory menus, however you may use them for any other menus
    if you wish. Other menus are supplied with AMS, which could also be
    defined if required.

    This is an important feature of AMS, for more information on these
    options please see The Advantages Of Using Multiple Menu Files.

    ■ Default System Password.
    You should specify a password in this box, and make the password
    known (by word of mouth) to all network users. This password will
    then be required to return to the menu system after the screen saver
    function has become active. Each menu file can also have a password
    associated with it. For a discussion of password options please see
    the section entitled Password Security.

    ■ Screen Saver Activation Period.
    This defines the number of seconds to lapse before the screen saver
    becomes active. The default if no time is specified, is 30 Seconds.
    Too short a time will probably annoy users, too long a time will
    compromise security. Five minutes (specified as 300 seconds) would be
    a reasonable compromise.

    ■ Require Password On Menu Load.
    This option would normally be set to No for Novell networks, as it is
    provided for standalone users or users with poor network security.

    ■ Path for Temporary Files
    This allows you to store all the temporary GO_ files for all users in
    a single directory, enabling the network to be kept much tidier.
    Enter a path specification which all users should be given read-write
    access to.
    Press ESC to move to the next configuration screen.

    ■ Select Which Network You Have
    This should be set to either Netware 386 or Netware 286/ELS.

    ■ Are you using DRDos?
    If you use DRDos you should set this to Yes. We have included this
    option due to an original problem with DRDos 6. This may also apply
    to earlier versions of DRDos. If you are using a version other than
    6.0, and the menu system does not work correctly when you select
    options, please reset this to No. If you are using both DRDos and
    MSDos, you will have to take advantage of the ability to use multiple
    parameter files. Please see the file information section of the
    manual for more information.

    ■ Restrict User Access ....
    We advise you to leave these set to No when you first install the
    network. Review your configuration when the system is running
    smoothly.


    ■ Log file path
    Again, we advise that you leave this blank initially. This option
    would allow you to record which menu options were being selected by
    which users at which times.

    ■ Use European Date Format?
    Set to No for US date, Yes for European format.

    ■ Command for first & second lines of temporary file
    Inserting the commands ECHO OFF and CLS in these lines will cause all
    DOS screen output to be suppressed when selecting options, keeping
    the users display much tidier. If you're using DOS 3.30 or later, use
    @ECHO OFF instead.

    Press ESC to return to the System Management menu.

    ■ Upon re-loading the program
    The new configuration will become active.

3.8     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 3

    ■ Automatic Menu Configuration.
    It is unlikely that this option will be needed for current MENU
    users, however, it is possible that you may find it useful to tidy up
    all your batch files in to a single menu.
    Load AMS, select one of the menu files to add commands to (Simply
    highlight the Menu and press return). Select ALT, System Management,
    then Scan Drive For Applications.

    Select the drive to scan, after a long pause dependant on the size of
    your disk, the system will prompt you with each directory with .BAT
    or .EXE files. Press return to select a file to add. If the file is a
    Batch file, the first lines of the file will be displayed.
    Select either Add The Menu Option, or Create A New Sub Menu. Select a
    menu to add the option (Or Sub Menu) to. Creation of a sub menu does
    not automatically add the option to that menu.

    Press Esc to return to the directory selection menu. Select another
    file or press ESC to step through all valid directories.

    Try selecting your options. Some adjustment of the menu options may
    be necessary if the option does not work correctly. To edit any menu
    option, highlight the option and press F3. The in-built editor will
    be used to edit the option. The editor has some very powerful
    features, accessed via the F10 key, and context sensitive Dos command
    help. You should study these features elsewhere in the manual. Press
    ESC to return to the main user menu.

    ■ Calling Batch Files From Your Menu
    With Novell's MENU, batch files can be treated exactly as other
    executables. Unfortunately, while AMS will still "Run" these menu
    options, the menu system will not restart unless the batch files were
    run using the DOS command CALL. Therefore, all occurrences of batch
    file names in menu files should be modified to include a CALL
    statement before the name. Menu scripts remain Novell MENU
    Compatible!

    Note, you do not necessarily have to convert menu files - you will
    only have to convert them if AMS does not reload after running a menu
    option.

    To make this a simple task, we have included a menu option, Add Call
    Statements to Menu Files, on the System Management Menu. This allows
    you to automatically add CALL statements to any batch command in any
    menu file.


    To make the system operate, you must first instruct the system which
    commands are batch files, rather than .EXE or .COM files. It is
    likely that you will not know the names of all batch files when you
    initially use this option, but the option can be re-run on any menu
    file at any time in the future.

    If you know names of any batch file commands which are not CALLed,
    select Add Call Statements To Menu Files, answer Yes to edit the
    file, add them to the parameter file, then select a Menu file to
    convert. The system scans the menu file, and adds CALL statements
    where necessary.

    For more information on this option press F1, or see the section
    entitled "Add Call Statements To Batch Files".

    ■ Once you are satisfied with the operation of the software
    Release the system to the users. It is probable that you have a
    standard LOGIN batch file which calls MENU at the end. Replace MENU
    with AMS. Users must have read-write rights to their first menu file
    directory or their default directory at the time that AMS is loaded.
    AMS has a number of advantages for users over MENU other than those
    discussed here. See the section entitled Information for Novell
    Users.

    ■ Encourage users to password protect their own menus
    By using CTRL-F3. Passwords are stored in encrypted form in the menu
    file. When screen save becomes active, the system looks for the first
    Menu password available before resorting to the Default System
    Password.

3.9     Quick Start For Novell Menu Users - 4

    ■ Place a copy of AMS.EXE, AMS.HLP, and AMS.PRM on all local disks
    you wish to allow use of the menu system on. Configure AMS.PRM as
    required for each user by loading AMS.EXE from each local drive. It
    will not however normally be necessary to alter any configuration
    from the configuration on the network. (Errors will not be reported
    if drives are not available!).

    ■ Look through the manual! (Also available on F1!).
    Note especially the sections on the in built editor (With Menu Option
    Debug Functions, Line By Line Processing and Breakpoints - especially
    useful in a network environment where rights may vary). On Line,
    context sensitive Dos Command help is also available in the editor.

    ■ Registration is required after the trial period of one month.
    Use the Order AMS option in the AMS Information menu.
    Complementary Classical Music Compact disks and mice are provided
    upon registration, with early registrations receiving an extra bonus!
    Please see Registration gives you ... for more details.

3.10    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 1

    ■ Initial Menu Configuration

    AMS is a multi-menu system. It allows up to ten menu files to be
    loaded concurrently. This is designed to allow ease of use in a
    network environment, where user's work can normally be divided in to
    four categories: Local hard disk work, Individual Network work,
    Workgroup or departmental work and work for Everyone. You should
    study the full manual soon to realise the programs full potential,
    however as a quick start, please follow the following actions, and
    read ALL the following information. Use Ctrl-D to enter a temporary
    DOS shell from any menu, if required. Press F1 for context sensitive
    help on any topic at any time.

    ■ Login as the network supervisor if necessary
    Ensuring you have full rights to the network.

    ■ Ensure you have an up to date backup.
    This should be standard practice before installing any software, as
    you may find program files from two systems have common file names.

    ■ Copy all AMS files to a new empty directory
    You may need copies of the original files at some time in the future.

    ■ Copy all AMS files to the main shared directory on your network,
    the directory where you store most of your executable files. If you
    do not already have such a directory, we suggest you create a \PUBLIC
    directory for all freely available applications. [To copy the files,
    use REPLACE with the A switch to ensure files are not overwritten].

    ■ Make this directory your default directory.
    This is necessary for setup, but will not be necessary in future.

    ■ Type         AMS            [Program Should Load]

    ■ Assuming the default .MNU and .PRM files were copied to the main
    program directory, a standard menu ought to appear. The configuration
    of the system now needs to be changed in order to suit your
    individual requirements.

    ■ Press and release ALT to access the main menu.
    Select SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, then Minimum Drive Space Configuration.

    ■ For each drive on your system, enter the minimum allowable
    MEGA-BYTES permitted on that drive. Each time AMS is loaded by users
    the system will very quickly check that the drive space available is
    greater than this number, and warn users if it falls below this
    number. Press ESC to access other drive letters, and ESC again to
    return to the System Management Menu.

3.11    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 2

    ■ Select Miscellaneous Configuration.
    The AMS system allows ten menu files to be loaded concurrently. These
    can all be specified on the command line, but it is more convenient
    to specify them in this option. Specify up to ten default file names
    to be loaded by users each time they load AMS. Menu names need not
    necessarily be full path names.

    The menu file configuration which comes with AMS specifies some
    default menus which also come with AMS. You should now change these
    to suit your individual configuration.

    Examples:

    If you wish each user with a local disk to have their own standalone
    menu option, specify the first menu as, C:\MENU.MNU
    [Copy the AMS Program files to their local drive to allow use on a
    standalone basis].

    If each user will load the menu system from their own work directory,
    specify the second menu file as, USER.MNU

    If you wish to create a departmental menu for each department, which
    will exist in each user's parent directory, specify the third menu as
    ..\DEPART.MNU

    The Menu system will when pick up departmental menus from each user's
    parent directory.

    Specify the fourth and fifth menus as menus for use by everyone.
    Specify the full path names for the menus. If your main directory for
    all your programs is F:\PUBLIC, specify the menu files as say,
    F:\PUBLIC\PUBLIC.MNU          and
    F:\PUBLIC\DOS.MNU             [Menus supplied with AMS]

    Multi-menus are an important feature of AMS, for more information on
    these options please see The Advantages Of Using Multiple Menu Files.

    ■ Default System Password.
    You should specify a password in this box, and make the password
    known (by word of mouth) to all network users. This password will
    then be required to return to the menu system after the screen saver
    function has become active. Each menu file can also have a password
    associated with it. For a discussion of password options please see
    the section entitled Menu Features.

    ■ Screen Saver Activation Period.
    This defines the number of seconds to lapse before the screen saver
    becomes active. The default if no time is specified, is 30 Seconds.
    Too short a time will probably annoy users, too long a time will
    compromise security. Five minutes (specified as 300 seconds) would be
    a reasonable compromise.


    ■ Require Password On Menu Load.
    This option would normally be set to No for networks with good
    security, as it is provided for standalone users or users with poor
    network security. However if your network has no password protection
    installed, you would be advised to set this to yes. Press ESC to
    return to the System Management menu.

    ■ Path for Temporary Files
    This allows you to store all the temporary GO_ files for all users in
    a single directory, enabling the network to be kept much tidier.
    Enter a path specification which all users should be given read-write
    access to.
    Press ESC to move to the next configuration screen.

    ■ Select Which Network You Have
    This should be set to Other Network.

    ■ Are you using DRDos?
    If you use DRDos you should set this to Yes. We have included this
    option due to an original problem with DRDos 6. This may also apply
    to earlier versions of DRDos. If you are using a version other than
    6.0, and the menu system does not work correctly when you select
    options, please reset this to No. If you are using both DRDos and
    MSDos, you will have to take advantage of the ability to use multiple
    parameter files. Please see the file information section of the
    manual for more information.

    ■ Restrict User Access ....
    This option is not available for Non-Netware Networks. Please leave
    all these options set to No.

    ■ Log file path
    Again, This option is not yet available for other networks, please
    leave this entry blank.

    ■ Use European Date Format?
    Set to No for US date, Yes for European format.

    ■ Command for first & second lines of temporary file
    Inserting the commands ECHO OFF and CLS in these lines will cause all
    DOS screen output to be suppressed when selecting options, keeping
    the users display much tidier. If you're using DOS 3.30 or later, use
    @ECHO OFF instead.

    Press ESC to return to the System Management menu.

    ■ Upon re-loading the program
    The new configuration will become active.

3.12    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 3

    ■ Automatic Menu Configuration.
    Copy the file USER.MNU to your home directory, and the file
    DEPART.MNU to your parent directory. Then change to your user home
    directory.
    Load AMS, the USER and DEPART menus just copied should also be loaded
    if the menu system has been configured properly. Select one of the
    menu files to add commands to (Simply highlight the Menu and press
    return). We suggest you start by selecting the user menu supplied
    with the system. Select ALT, System Management, then Scan Drive For
    Applications.

    Select the drive to scan, after a long pause dependant on the size of
    your disk, the system will prompt you with each directory, with their
    .BAT and .EXE files. Press return to select a file to add. If the
    file is a Batch file, the first lines of the file will be displayed.
    Select either Add The Menu Option, or Create A New Sub Menu. Select a
    menu to add the option (Or Sub Menu) to. Creation of a sub menu does
    not automatically add the option to that menu.

    Press Esc to return to the directory selection menu. Select another
    file or press ESC to step through all valid directories.

    Try selecting your options. Some adjustment of the menu options may
    be necessary if the option does not work correctly. To edit any menu
    option, highlight the option and press F3. The in-built editor will
    be used to edit the option. The editor has some very powerful
    features, available via the F10 key, and context sensitive Dos
    command help. You should study these features elsewhere in the
    manual. Press ESC to return to the main user menu.

    ■ Once you are satisfied with the operation of the software, release
    the system to the users, copying an original copy of USER.MNU to each
    users home directory, and DEPART.MNU to their parent directory.
    Configure each menu one at a time by loading AMS from each user's
    home directory. As many options for each department will be common to
    users in that department, and these should therefore be placed in the
    departmental menu, it is likely that the amount of individual
    configuration necessary to each user's user menu will be negligible.
    Add AMS to the end of a standard LOGIN batch file which all users use
    to enter the network, after changing directory to the user's default
    directory. The menu configuration should then be automatically picked
    up from the parameter file which you have configured.
    ■ Encourage users to password protect their own menus by using
    CTRL-F3. Passwords are stored in encrypted form in the menu file.
    When screen save becomes active, the system looks for the first Menu
    password available before resorting to the Default System Password.

3.13    Quick Start For Other Network Users - 4

    ■ Place a copy of AMS.EXE, AMS.HLP, and AMS.PRM on all local disks
    you wish to allow use of the menu system on. Configure AMS.PRM as
    required for each user by loading AMS.EXE from each local drive. It
    will not however normally be necessary to alter any configuration
    (Errors will not be reported if drives are not available!).

    ■ Look through the manual! (Also available on F1!).
    Note especially the sections on the in built editor (With Menu Option
    Debug Functions, Line By Line Processing and Breakpoints - especially
    useful in a network environment where rights may vary). On Line,
    context sensitive Dos Command help is also available in the editor.

    ■ Registration is required after the trial period of one month.
    Use the Order AMS option in the AMS Information menu.
    Complementary Classical Music Compact disks and mice are provided
    upon registration, with early registrations receiving an extra bonus!
    Please see Registration gives you ... for more details.

3.14    Quick Start For Standalone PC Users - 1

    ■ Initial Menu Configuration

    AMS is a multi-menu system. It allows up to ten menu files to be
    loaded concurrently. If you are connected to a network of PC's, you
    should first consult the network supervisor as he/she will be able to
    configure the menu system as a more flexible tool for you. If you are
    using the system on a standalone PC, and do not intend to connect to
    any network, the system should be configured as follows.

    You should study the full manual soon to realise the programs full
    potential, however as a quick start, please follow the following
    actions, and read ALL the following information. Use Ctrl-D to enter
    a temporary DOS shell from any menu, if required. Press F1 for
    context sensitive help on any topic at any time.

    ■ Ensure you have an up to date backup.
    This should be standard practice before installing any software, as
    you may find program files from two systems have common file names.

    ■ Copy all AMS files to the main shared directory on your PC.
    This could be your DOS directory or any other application directory,
    but the directory should have a search path to it. [You could of
    course create a new directory with a search path to it, but as the
    number of files needed for AMS is small, it is probably better to use
    an existing directory].[Use REPLACE with the A switch to ensure files
    are not overwritten].

    ■ Make this directory your default directory.
    [This is necessary for setup, but will not be necessary in future].

    ■ Type         AMS       [Program Should Load]

    ■ Assuming the default .MNU and .PRM files were copied to the main
    program directory, a standard menu ought to appear. The configuration
    of the system now needs to be changed in order to suit your
    individual requirements.

    ■ Press and release ALT to access the main menu.
    Select SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, then Minimum Drive Space Configuration.

    ■ For each drive on your computer
    Enter the minimum allowable MEGA-BYTES permitted on that drive. Each
    time AMS is loaded the system will very quickly check that the drive
    space available is greater than this number, and warn you if it falls
    below this number. Press ESC to access other drive letters, and ESC
    again to return to the System Management Menu. It is likely that your
    computer will only have C and D drives, and therefore you should try
    just specifying  1
    besides these drive letters.


    ■ Miscellaneous Configuration - Menu Path Names.
    These contain the path names to all menu files which you wish to
    load. These are likely to be all contained in the same directory as
    your AMS programs. Suppose this directory is C:\PROGRAMS, change the
    specification to point directly to these menu files. Specify the
    first file (User file) as C:\PROGRAMS\USER.MNU
    Specify the DOS menu as C:\PROGRAMS\DOS.MNU
    Clear any unwanted definitions using ALT-C.

    ■ Default System Password.
    You should specify a password in this box, and make the password
    known (by word of mouth) to all people who may wish to use the
    computer. This password will then be required upon menu loading, and
    on return to the menu system after the screen saver function has
    become active.

    ■ Screen Saver Activation Period. This defines the number of seconds
    to lapse before the screen saver becomes active. The default if no
    time is specified, is 30 Seconds. Too short a time will probably
    annoy you, too long a time will compromise security. Ten minutes
    (specified as 600 seconds) would be a reasonable compromise for a
    standalone PC.

    ■ Require Password On Menu Load.
    You should set this option to Yes. The system password will then be
    required each time the menu program is loaded.

    ■ Path for Temporary Files
    This allows you to store all the temporary GO_ files in a directory
    other than that of your first menu. Enter a path if required.
    Press ESC to move to the next configuration screen.

    ■ Select Which Network You Have
    This should be set to Other Network.

    ■ Are you using DRDos?
    If you use DRDos you should set this to Yes. We have included this
    option due to an original problem with DRDos 6. This may also apply
    to earlier versions of DRDos. If you are using a version other than
    6.0, and the menu system does not work correctly when you select
    options, please reset this to No.

    ■ Restrict User Access ....
    This option is not applicable.

    ■ Log file path
    Again, This option is not applicable.

    ■ Use European Date Format?
    Set to No for US date, Yes for European format.

    ■ Command for first & second lines of temporary file
    Inserting the commands ECHO OFF and CLS in these lines will cause all
    DOS screen output to be suppressed when selecting options, keeping
    the users display much tidier. If you're using DOS 3.30 or later, use
    @ECHO OFF instead.

    Press ESC to return to the System Management menu.


3.15    Quick Start For Standalone PC Users - 2

    ■ Automatic Menu Configuration.
    Load AMS, select one of the menu files to add commands to (Simply
    highlight the Menu and press return). We suggest you start by
    selecting the user menu supplied with the system. This will have been
    automatically loaded if the configuration has been set correctly.
    Press ALT, then select Scan Drive For Applications in the System
    Management Menu.

    Select the drive to scan, after a pause dependant on the size of your
    disk, the system will prompt you with each directory, with it's .BAT
    and .EXE files. Press return to select a file to add. If the file is
    a Batch file, the first lines of the file will be displayed.
    Select either Add The Menu Option, or Create A New Sub Menu. Select a
    menu to add the option (Or Sub Menu) to. Creation of a sub menu does
    not automatically add the option to that menu.
    Press Esc to return to the directory selection menu. Select another
    file or press ESC to step through all valid directories, and select
    all program or batch files which you wish to add to your menu.

    When all directories have been searched, you will be returned to the
    system management menu. Press ESC twice to return to your user menu,
    which will now have been configured with your new menu options. Try
    selecting your options. Some adjustment of the menu options may be
    necessary if the option does not work correctly. To edit any menu
    option, highlight the option and press F3. The in-built editor will
    be used to edit the option. The editor has some very powerful
    features, and context sensitive Dos command help. You should study
    these features elsewhere in the manual. Press ESC to return to the
    main user menu.


3.16    Quick Start For Standalone PC Users - 3

    ■ Look through the manual! (Also available on F1!).
    Note especially the sections on the in built editor (With Menu Option
    Debug Functions, Line By Line Processing and Breakpoints). On Line,
    context sensitive Dos Command help is also available in the editor.

    ■ Registration is required after the trial period of one month.
    Use the Order AMS option in the AMS Information menu.
    Complementary Classical Music Compact disks and mice are provided
    upon registration, with early registrations receiving an extra bonus!
    Please see Registration gives you ... for more details.

4.1     Password Security

    The program allows enhanced security via menu password protection.

    For standalone users it provides basic security to prevent people who
    are not familiar with DOS gaining access to any data. For network
    users, it provides one very important enhancement to security. IN NO
    WAY IS THIS OPTION DESIGNED TO REPLACE ANY SECURITY AVAILABLE VIA ANY
    NETWORK!

    One problem that companies may frequently encounter, is that users
    may leave their machine unattended for long periods of time, even
    overnight. This effectively grants any person in the same room (From
    your own or any other company) equivalent rights if the room is left
    unoccupied.

    To prevent this Network Supervisors should insist on users creating
    passwords for their individual menu systems. This password is then
    required after activation of the screensave facility, in order to
    regain access to the users menu.

    If the correct password is not entered, the machine can only be
    re-booted to resume operation, thereby logging the user out.

    Press Ctrl-F3 to password protect the currently active menu.
    Passwords are stored in the menu file, in encrypted form.

4.2     Trouble Shooting

    ■ "AMS reports a message stating '.INS file is missing or .PRM file
    has been edited' when first loaded, and then returns to DOS."

    This is because either the .INS file has been deleted, or an editor
    has been used to edit the .PRM file. The .PRM file must never be
    edited with any editor as it is keycoded with the AMS.INS file.
    To solve the problem, either restore the .INS and .PRM files from a
    recent backup, or delete the .INS file and restore the original .PRM
    file supplied with the system (The AMS.BK! file is an identical copy
    of the original AMS.PRM file, which may also be used).

    ■ "No menus load when I load AMS"

    This is because :
         No menu files were specified on the command line
         No valid menu file specifications exist in AMS.PRM
         The file MENU.MNU does not exist in the current directory
    Or
         All menu files specified were too large to be loaded

    The easiest way to overcome this problem is to change to a directory
    where there is a small menu file (Say less than 10KBytes), and type
    AMS MenuFileName

    You can then check the configuration of the file specifications in
    the parameter file by pressing ALT then selecting System Management
    and Miscellaneous Configuration. Ensure the file specifications that
    appear, correctly point to valid menu files.

    If menu files are too large to be loaded, split them into smaller
    menu files using a text editor, and specify each one in the
    Miscellaneous Configuration file specifications.

    ■ "I have ten menus correctly specified in my configuration, but only
    eight of them load"

    You have probably reached the limit of your available memory. Try
    creating two menu configurations, with another copy of AMS on a
    different search path. Use the second version of AMS for menu files
    which you will only occasionally need to access.

    ■ "I select a menu, but the message, Unable To Find Menu appears"

    This is because the line proceeding the menu title does not match
    with any SubMenu Title. It is likely that one of the two will have
    been accidentally altered.
    Using a text editor, check to see that the line following the menu
    title, and the SubMenu title are identical.


    ■ "I select a menu option to run an application, AMS terminates, but
    the application doesn't start"

    This is probably because you don't have sufficient rights in the
    directory of your first menu file, or the current directory at the
    time AMS was loaded. The first menu file should always be your own
    personal menu, and should therefore be placed in your Home directory,
    where you should have both read and write rights. If you cannot have
    read-write rights to this directory, you could load AMS from a
    directory where you do have read-write rights.

    If you do have sufficient rights in your first menu directory, check
    the format of the menu option. Highlight the option and press F3 to
    enter the in-built ams editor.

    If all the menu option lines are correct, start to check each line
    one by one by highlighting a line, then pressing F8. This processes
    that command in a DOS shell, so you can be sure each command is
    working correctly.

    You could also set System Management / Debug Modes / Process Options
    to Screen, to Yes. Then, after highlighting the option and pressing
    enter, the text that is due to be processed will appear on the screen
    rather than be processed. This will reduce the time needed to "Debug"
    menu options.

    ■ "When I select one of the options, the application runs correctly,
    but AMS never reloads"

    Check the menu option for any Batch Filenames. Batch files, if used
    in menu options, must be "CALL" ed. Perhaps you have a line in the
    menu option as follows :
         AUTOCAD.BAT
    Replace this with
         CALL AUTOCAD.BAT

    This can be accomplished automatically using the Add Call Statements
    To Menu Files option on the system management menu.

    ■ "I'm using Netware, but the Novell Frontend Options don't work"

    Sorry, this version of AMS only supports Netware 286, and 386 for
    these menu options.

    ■ "I've been using Novell's MENU, but now my menu options don't
    appear sorted"

    AMS actually sorts each menu option within the menu file, whereas
    Novell's MENU only sorts the options once the menu file is loaded.
    Hence you must first "tell" AMS to sort your menus. Do this by
    pressing F3 in the required menu, and altering the menu option in
    some way, to register a change, then press ESC. Menu options should
    then be sorted.


    ■ "I've edited my menus, but the options are still not sorted"

    It is likely that the menu has become too large to be sorted,
    exhausting all available memory. Try either splitting the menu into
    Sub-Menus, or editing the menu with a text editor.


    ■ When I select a menu option, I simply get an error report.
    This is almost certainly due to the current men containing two
    options of the same name. All menu options within a menu must have
    unique names. This also applies to the Menu File Selection menu, for
    example, you cannot have two "AMS Main User Menus" displayed at the
    same time.
    To solve the problem, edit the menu to ensure menu options are
    unique. Menu Titles are held in the first line of each Menu File.


4.3     Menu File Format

    ■ Menu Design
    The AMS program allows for virtually limitless options per menu.
    However we advise against placing many more than sixteen menu options
    in each menu. This ensures that all menu options can be viewed when
    the menu is displayed, without some menu options disappearing off the
    end of the menu.

    All menu options MUST have unique names within each menu. Also, all
    Menu files which are loaded concurrently must also have unique Menu
    Titles (Held in the first line of the menu file). Failure to observe
    this will render one of the options inaccessible.

    Ideally, each menu option should also begin with a unique letter that
    relates to the application being chosen - this will allow you to go
    straight to each menu option by simply pressing the first letter of
    the menu.

    If you find you need more than sixteen menu options on any topic,
    break the topic into a number of sub topics, and create a number of
    suitably named sub menus using Shift-INS.

    If a menu already has too many options and you wish to split the menu
    into a number of sub menus, create the new sub menus within AMS, then
    move the menu options into the sub-menus, by using the editor cut and
    paste feature, or editing the file with a text editor. Before you use
    a text editor on a menu however, you should always make a backup of
    the menu file in case anything goes wrong. Use the following file
    format information to help you move options about in the editor.

    Try to position sub-menus so that you can still see the text from the
    menu which "Called" the sub-menu. This will enable you to see the
    logical path of the menu structure, and, if you have a mouse, access
    another menu tree by repeatedly clicking on an previous menu.

    ■ Interactive Input

    To request input, use a command of the form,
         @n"Enter Your Question Here"
         Where n is a number from 1 to 9.
    Therefore to list a user specified directory, you could enter,
         DIR @1"Enter Directory To List"
    Or you could first store the input to variable @1, then use it on the
    following line, like this,
         REM @1"Enter Directory To List"
         DIR @1


    ■ Suppression of Batch File Creation
    If you wish to create an option after which you do not wish to return
    to the AMS menu system (For example, when you logout of the system),
    you can suppress the creation of the GO_*.BAT files by placing an !
    before a program or batch file name. This program will then be run,
    without subsequently invoking the menu system.

    Menu options using this feature should contain only a single line of
    executable text, naming the program, with a complete path specified
    if necessary.

    ■ Menu File Format
    The menu files are stored as text files, and can therefore be edited
    with any text editor. The Menu File Format is As follows.
                                       Notes
    %Main Menu Title,,,Pallet,Pass     All Menus start with %
    Menu Option 1,,Help Info           The Menu Title for an option
                                       Help info is an optional comment
                                       separated by two commas.
     Menu Op 1 Command 1               The commands for this option
     Menu Op 1 Command 2               Note all commands must be commence
     Menu Op 1 Command 3               in column 2 onwards.
    Sub Menu 1
     %Sub Menu 1                       Sub Menus start with %. The
                                       Submenu title must also be
                                       in the 2nd column +
    %Sub Menu 1,Row,Col,Pallet         The Sub Menu1 called, together
                                       with Row, Column, Colour Palette
                                       attributes. The Main Menu can also
                                       have these attributes, and can
                                       also have the password attribute.
                                       [Passwords are stored in encrypted
                                       form].

    ■ Menu File Limits.
    Menu files are limited in size to approximately 18 KBytes. Menu files
    can contain up to 1100 lines of text, 500 menu options and 130 sub
    menus. This is unlikely to limit your options, especially as up to
    ten menus of this size can be loaded simultaneously (Memory
    permitting). We suggest that you keep menu file size below 15K.

    The only limit which you may encounter is that of the Menu file size.
    This limit reduces the time required to access all loaded menus, and
    the ability to load ten menu files concurrently, still allows you to
    load up to around 150 KBytes of menus!

    For more information on menu structure, look at a sample menu file!

4.4     File information

    All AMS program files must be kept in the same directory. Menu files
    can be held in any directory. Each User must have sufficient rights
    to create new files in their first Menu directory or the directory
    which they are in when they first load AMS.

    To enable easy loading, program files can be in a directory with a
    search mapping to it. Please see your DOS manual for information on
    setting up search paths, using the PATH command. Help on this command
    as with all other commands, is also available via the help menu.

    ■ AMS Files Supplied With Program

    AMS.EXE        is the main executable program.
    AMS.PRM        contains all default configuration information.
                   More than one Parameter file can be used (Read on...)
    AMS.HLP        is the help file.
    AMS.LST        is the manual file.
    AMS.CVT        is a parameter file used to add CALL statements to
                   menu files.

    USERPATH.EXE   is a utility for Netware Lite users only.
    *.MNU          are useful sample menu files which you might wish to
                   use.
    *.BAT          are batch files which you may find useful when setting
                   up a Netware Lite Network.
    AM*.EXE        are useful utility programs for use in menu options.
    README.AMS     contains important information on AMS -Please Read it.
    MENU.BAT       Can be used to allow AMS to emulate the calling of
                   MENU.EXE

    AMS.INS        Will appear when the program is first executed. This
                   file must not be deleted! So doing will necessitate
                   re-installation of the software.
    AMS.REG        Will appear when you have registered the software and
                   entered the correct key.
    AMS.LOG        Will appear if the Audit trail option is installed.

    GO_*.BAT
    These files are temporary work files used to process menu options.
    These are normally deleted when a menu option has been completed.
    However, over a period of time a number of these files may accumulate
    in user's directories. These can merely be deleted, provided the
    user's menu is not in use. If you find you are finding a great number
    of these files, you could probably do with using the ! menu command
    option. See Menu File Format for information on this command.


    ■ Parameter Files
    The default parameter file is AMS.PRM, however more than one
    parameter file can be used, in the same directory as the AMS.EXE
    program, if the AMSPRM environment variable is set.
    To use a new parameter file, set the variable as follows, in dos:
         SET AMSPRM=NEWAMS.PRM
    The system will then look for the file NEWAMS.PRM in the same
    directory as the executable file, and, if it does not already exist,
    it will be created. This allows you to use different parameter files
    for different types of users - you may need to do this if you are
    using both DRDos & MSDos on the same network. Add a SET command to
    their AUTOEXEC.BAT file, or other batch file that they run before
    loading AMS.

    ■ VERY IMPORTANT!

    The AMS.PRM file is key-coded with the AMS.INS file. Neither the
    AMS.INS file must be deleted, nor the AMS.PRM file edited with any
    editor, or the system will no longer operate.

    If the .INS file is deleted, or the .PRM file edited with an editor,
    ensure the .INS file no longer exists is the AMS.EXE directory, and
    re-install the original AMS.PRM file (or the backup AMS.BK! file,
    renamed to AMS.PRM). When the software is next executed, the program
    will then re-install itself, and the system can be re-configured.
    Alternatively, you can restore both the AMS.PRM and AMS.INS files
    from a recent backup which backed up the two files at the same time.

4.5     Default Menu File Names

    The default extension for all menu files is .MNU
    This extension will be added to all menu files if no extension is
    specified.

    The default menu file which is created if no other menu is found is
    the file MENU.MNU, in the current directory.

    The system can load up to ten menu files at once. This allows you to
    create menus for different users and groups of users.

    If no valid menu file names are specified on the command line when
    the system is loaded, and no default file names have been set up, the
    system will try to load the file, MENU.MNU, in the current directory.

4.6     The Advantages Of Using Multiple Menu Files


    Multiple Menus allow you greater flexibility in menu option creation.
    As ten menu files can be loaded simultaneously, we suggest that you
    create four types of menus as follows :

    ■ Local Drive Menus
    Create a menu for each user's local hard drive. This would then be
    the default first menu, defined as C:\MENU.MNU for example. Provided
    the user has a copy of AMS.EXE on his local drive, he can then use
    the same menu system when he is disconnected from the network.

    ■ User Network Home Directory Menus
    The second Menu might be the User's Network Menu, say stored as
    W:MENU.MNU, where W: would be mapped to the user's Home Directory.
    This should be customised for that user, to contain only the features
    which he alone needs access to.

    ■ Work Group Menus
    The Third menu may be the WorkGroups menu, say stored as
    W:..\MENU.MNU, ie the parent directory of the user's Home directory.
    This may be the Accounts Department menu, which should therefore
    contain all programs which Accounts should be allowed access to.

    Remember that if you are using a network system with enhanced
    directory security (Such as Novell's), you can create menu options
    for use by only two people in the department in the WorkGroup Menu,
    using the network security features to prohibit access by other
    workgroup members.

    This will greatly ease the task of configuring menu options if the
    same option is required by more than one person, and it reduces the
    risk of leaving out of date options available.

    ■ Menus For Everyone
    The fourth and other menus could be used for everyone, which may
    exist in a public directory, say Z:\PUBLIC\PUBLIC.MNU, containing all
    programs which can be used by anyone on the network. This allows you
    to place all options which are available to most people on the LAN in
    two or more menus. Try using one menu for all network utilities,
    another for miscellaneous applications. Again, directory network
    security could be used to restrict access of certain menu options.

    Note that full directory paths need not be specified for menu file
    names, enabling each user to pick up their own individual menu.


    Note that because each user loads menus as soon as AMS is loaded, and
    then closes AMS menu files, options can be edited while menus are in
    use. Changes however cannot be made if a menu has been changed by
    another user since it was loaded.

    If any menu specified cannot be found, or there is insufficient
    memory to load any menu, the system will display a brief warning and
    continue loading other files. If the menu is just small enough to be
    loaded, it may still be too large to be displayed. A warning message
    will then appear when the menu is selected. In either case, reduce
    the size of the menu using a text editor, transferring some menu
    options, or a sub menu, to a new menu file.

    Other group menus could be created, for example a senior managers
    menu, which should be placed in a directory which only senior
    managers have access to.

4.7     Creating New Menus

    If no menus files are specified on the command line, no valid menus
    are recorded in the AMS.PRM parameter file, and the default menu
    file, MENU.MNU, is not found in the current directory (Phew!), then
    the system will ask you if you wish to create a new menu file. If you
    answer Yes, the file MENU.MNU will be created in the current default
    directory.

    You can then use the Scan Drive For Applications feature to
    automatically configure the menu for you, or use INS (Insert Option)
    and Shift INS (Insert Menu) to manually configure the menu.

    Alternatively, you can copy another menu file to a new directory, and
    either Scan Drive For Applications, or edit the file using the
    standard AMS function keys. All AMS menu files are standard text
    files and can therefore also be edited with any text editor, or word
    processor, SAVING FILES IN TEXT MODE.

4.8     Disabling User Access To DOS

    While the program allows Netware Supervisors to prohibit users from
    accessing DOS by pressing ESC, ALT F10, or Ctrl-D, the user still
    enters DOS each time a menu option is executed.

    To disable user access to DOS, it is possible to disable use of
    Ctrl-C or Ctrl-Break. This must be done by installing a device
    driver.

    One such driver available, and there may be others, can be obtained
    from Diss Micro Consulting. Their board addresses are as follows:

    CIS:      71270,341
    GEnie:    BDiss
    Plantz:   ID1119

    While providing this information to assist users of AMS, Go Software
    accepts no liability for any results or errors obtained through use
    of this program. Neither do Go Software make any statement as to the
    suitability for use of the program.


5.1     Main User Menu

    Press F1 To see your function key assignments.
    Use Page Down and Up to view these menu pages.
    Use TAB to move to the Help Menu.

    To access the main program menu, press ALT [or F10].

    ■ To Select an option
    Use the cursor direction keys to highlight the option then press
    return. The Menu program will then either present you with another
    menu or cause another application to start running. To go direct to a
    menu option without using the cursor keys, hit the first letter of a
    menu option. Alternatively, move your mouse into the area of the
    currently active menu, highlight a menu bar, then briefly click the
    left button. (When the option is "Run", the message Batch file
    Missing may appear. This is normal).

    ■ To Edit a menu option
    Highlight the menu option and press the F3 Key. This places the
    option's data in the editor. You can then add, delete or modify the
    text as required, pressing ESC to return to the AMS menus. Use F10 in
    the editor to access the editor menu.

    ■ To Edit the position or colour (The Attributes) of a Menu
    Press shift F3. Edit the parameters as required. The Menu row and
    column numbers specify the position for the CENTRE of the menu. The
    colour attribute specifies one of ten colour pallets available.

    ■ To Change the password for the currently active menu file
    Press CTRL-F3. Enter any password. Passwords are not case sensitive.

    ■ To insert a new menu option
    Press INS. Menu options can be imported from batch files if required.

    Learner mode simply prompts you for a menu title and ensures menu
    option commands appear in the correct column. If you are unsure about
    configuring menu options we advise you to use Learner Mode.

    Enter a Title for the menu option and press enter. To ensure a menu
    option appears at the top of a menu, place a 1 before it.

    Enter a help description for the item if required. This would be used
    by network users to help them identify which option to choose.

    To select a batch file, enter the file name or press ENTER for a list
    of names. Enter a new file specification if required.
    Use TAB to move to the file and directory display window. Directories
    are displayed in upper case, files in lower. Once selected the menu
    option is automatically created. We advise you to then check the
    format of it with F3.


    ■ To create a new menu option in the editor
    Simply enter all your Dos commands. Use F1 to get help on any Dos
    Command, and F10 to access the useful debugging features available
    within the editor. If learner mode is not being used, Commands for
    each menu option must not start in column one of the editor!

    ■ To insert a new Sub-Menu
    Press SHIFT-INS.  Using Sub Menus allows you to organise your Menu
    Options into logical groups which will enable you to find each
    program more quickly. Each Sub menu can also have more sub-menus as
    options. Create as many sub-menus as you need in order to make
    organisation of programs as easy as possible.

    ■ To delete a menu option
    Press DEL. Confirm the deletion is to take place.

5.2     Advanced Menu System Main Menu

    Access this menu by either pressing ALT or F10, or by briefly
    clicking the right mouse button.

    ■ Desk Utilities Menu
    This gives menu access to a number of useful desktop utilities, a
    Calculator, Calendar and Notepad. It also allows the user to
    temporarily exit into a Dos Shell or view the last Dos Screen. All
    these options are also available directly in all parts of the program
    via function keys.

    ■ Novell Utilities Menu
    This menu option is specifically for users of Novell networks. It
    provides the user with a user friendly front end to the Capture, NDir
    and Send commands, and Netware Lite Users access to the configuration
    of user login scripts.

    ■ System Management Menu
    This allows the System administrator to set various defaults, and to
    check the status of all available disks. It also allows Auto Creation
    of menus via an Application Scan feature.

    ■ AMS Information Menu
    This supplies information about AMS, Go Software, and allows entry of
    the AMS Network key number.

    ■ Help Menu
    All Help Pages, including DOS and Context sensitive help pages can
    also be accessed via the help menu.

    ■ Exit
    Exits the program.

6.1     Calculator

    This pop-up calculator, available in the program via the Ctrl-C Key,
    supports calculations up to 100,000,000,000, to an accuracy of 2
    decimal places.

    It is not intended for scientific use, but merely as an easily
    available utility for working with basic numbers.
    To use the calculator,

          Enter your first number,
          Press the required operand (+ - * /)
          Enter your next number
          Press the required operand ......

    Only when all calculations are complete should you press return.
    Press ESC to exit the calculator.

6.2     Calendar

    This displays a calendar.

    The current date is highlighted (or flashes).
    Move from month to month using cursor left / right.
    Move from year to year using cursor up / down.


6.3     Notepad

    This loads the file AMS.NOT, from the same directory as your first
    menu file, provided you have Read-Write rights to that directory. [A
    number of menu files from different directories can be loaded at the
    same time].

    When ESC is pressed, if Save Changes? "Yes" is selected, the file is
    saved, and the previous note file overwritten. Use the notepad to
    store any information you wish, such as reminders, a things to do
    list, or even suggestions about how we could improve AMS for you!

    Note, if the first menu file is too large to be loaded, the menu file
    will not be loaded, but your notepad file will still be stored in the
    directory of that menu file. If you do not have Read-Write rights to
    your first menu directory, your notepad will be stored in the current
    directory, at the time of loading AMS.

6.4     Dos Shell

    This allows you to temporarily return to Dos by entering a Dos Shell.

    If you wish to execute a single command, enter the command when
    prompted for a Dos Command. If you wish to temporarily return to Dos,
    simply press Return.

    The program remembers the last Dos Shell Command request. To clear a
    Dos Shell request from the input line use ALT-C.

    This option allows you to search or list directories, or execute
    SMALL programs. Do not try to execute large programs while in the Dos
    Shell or the system may crash. This option is also available via the
    Shift-F4 and CTRL-D keys.

6.5     View Dos Screen

    This displays the state of the Dos Screen which was active
    immediately before the program was loaded, or re-entered after an
    exit to the Dos Shell. This is also available via the F4 and CTRL-V
    keys.

7.1     Capture Frontend

    The first three options are only suitable for Novell Users (Excluding
    Netware Lite). They are easy to use "Front Ends" for Novell commands.
    These commands must be available on a search path for these menu
    functions to work. The fourth is only suitable for use with Netware
    Lite.

    Capture Frontend
    This enables users to easily select different queues to
    direct their work to, without having to know the
    complex command switches required. Fill in the options
    as required. Press ESC to move to the next option page.

    ■ Name of Print Queue ...
    Enter the name of the print queue which you wish to
    send the output to, eg, PRINTQ1. Your network
    supervisor will be able to tell you the names of print
    queues available to you.

    ■ Network Printer Number ...
    If you have not selected a print Queue, you should
    select a Printer Number here. Your network Supervisor
    will be able to tell you the Numbers of Network Printers
    available to you.

    ■ Release Print ...
    Answering Yes (The default) to this option will mean
    that all data printed will be held in a queue until you
    next exit the program, or return to Dos. This allows
    you to keep a number of prints together to be printed
    at the same time. Answering No will release each Print
    Job to the printer as soon as it has been processed.

    ■ Time To Wait ...
    This allows you to specify the time to hold a print job
    open after the last print request data has been
    received from the computer. Use this option to enable a
    number of print screen requests to be produced as a
    single listing, without form feeds separating them for
    example.

    ■ Name of Print Job ...
    Enter the name of a print job configuration which you
    wish your print job to be printed with. Your Network
    Supervisor could supply you with a list of available
    print job configurations. This option is not normally
    required.

    ■ Number of Copies ...
    Enter the number of copies of each print job you want
    to be produced.

    ■ Suppress printing of banner page ...
    This allows you to suppress the printing of the leading banner page
    which is normally produced before a print job.


    ■ Banner Page User Name
    Enter the User Name to appear on the banner page. The default name is
    the current users name.

    ■ Banner Page Identification.
    Enter a description for the banner page (Optional).

    ■ Form Type ...
    Enter the Form Type or number to use for the printjob. This is
    Optional, but the Network Supervisor could supply you with a list of
    form types available for each printer.

    ■ Form Feed After ...
    Enter Y to produce a form feed after each print job. Normally this
    option will not be necessary as most applications generate form feeds
    automatically after the end of each print.

    ■ Disable Form Feeds ...
    This allows you to suppress form feeds at the printer by answering Y.

    ■ Local Printer Port
    Specify the Local printer to capture. Generally LPT 1 will be
    selected. Select 1,2 or 3 as required.

    ■ Server To Direct ...
    Enter the name of a server to direct the output to. The current File
    Server is the Default Server.

    ■ Keep All Data ...
    This ensures that all data from the PC will be kept in the event of a
    PC system failure. All print collected up to that point will be
    released to the print queue when the server is reconnected to the
    network.

    ■ Tab Spacing ...
    This will convert Tab characters into a number of spaces. This is
    only necessary if the printer is unable to recognise Tab characters.

    ■ Network File Name
    Specifying a file name in this option will direct all output to a
    file instead of a printer.

    Answer Yes to Process Redirection Request to change the print queue
    as specified.

7.2     NDir Front End

    The first three options are only suitable for Novell Users (Excluding
    Netware Lite). They are easy to use "Front Ends" for Novell commands.
    These commands must be available on a search path for these menu
    functions to work. The fourth is only suitable for use with Netware
    Lite.

    This frontend to NDir provides access to all major options, but does
    not provide comprehensive access. You should check your manual to be
    aware of other options.


    ■ Select Which Version ...
    The format of the NDir command varies slightly between different
    Netware Versions. Select the network type which is running.

    ■ File Specification to search
    Enter the file specification to search. Wildcard characters can be
    used.

    ■ Switch Options

    Up to sixteen switch options can be used in conjunction.

    Date Requests Dates should be entered in US format.
    BEFORE  The default is to list files before a date.
            Enter N to list files after date.
    NOT     If you wish to list files which do NOT agree
            with the specified format answer Y, otherwise
            leave as the Default, N.
    To list files equal to a specific date, include an = sign just before
    specifying the date, ie =01/24/92 will last files on the 24th Jan 92.

    ■ File Attribute Options
    To activate an option, select Y for that option. Eg, answering Y to
    Activate Hidden Files Option, will list only hidden files. Answering
    Y to NOT will list only Visible files [NOT Hidden].

    ■ File Information to Sort On.
    Select the order in which to sort the directory listing.

    ■ Reverse Sort
    Answer Yes to reverse the order of this sort.

    ■ View Directories Only
    This will only include Directories in the listing.

    ■ View Files Only
    This will only include Files in the listing.

    ■ Macintosh Files Only
    This will only include Macintosh files in the listing.


    ■ View Brief Listing
    This lists information in a shortened form.

    ■ View Subdirectories
    This recursively lists all entries in subdirectories as well as in
    the current directory.

    ■ Process Directory Request
    Answer Yes to process this selection.

7.3     Send Frontend

    The first three options are only suitable for Novell Users (Excluding
    Netware Lite). They are easy to use "Front Ends" for Novell commands.
    These commands must be available on a search path for these menu
    functions to work. The fourth is only suitable for use with Netware
    Lite.

    Use this option to make sending messages to fellow Network Users
    easier.

    Firstly you will be provided with a list of users logged in to the
    network. Select the user, or the group Everyone, or the menu entry
    Group to send the message to. If you select Group, you will then be
    prompted for a Group name.

    Enter your message to be transmitted. The program will then parse the
    message into as many short strings as required in order to ensure the
    full message reaches the requested user.

    This option requires both SEND and USERLIST to be available on a
    search path.

7.4     UserPath Utility Program

    This Program is only suitable for use with Netware Lite.

    UserPath is a standalone utility program which can be used to execute
    individual login scripts for each user attaching to a Netware Lite
    network. It effectively enables users to be granted their own "Home"
    directories, and to have an easily configurable, individual login
    file, executed each time the user logs in. This feature is available
    in other versions of Netware, and is a very powerful, useful feature.

    There are two actions necessary to make use of UserPath.

    ■ Parameter Configuration.
    This configure's users and login scripts. This should be used before
    attempting to use UserPath.

    ■ Add UserPath to a login batch file.
    This will then "run" the users login script batch file.

    ■ Configuration
    To configure UserPath, you should first log in to the network as
    supervisor, on the main server.

    Decide where to create each users home directory. This will be the
    directory where the user's login script will be stored, and will
    effectively "Belong" to that user. We suggest that you use a
    directory structure similar to the following, to ensure your
    configuration won't need to be changed as your company expands! You
    need not create these directories, the system will create them for
    you if they don't already exist.

    Place all Login Scripts behind     \USER
    Behind this directory, create departmental directories. These could
    be, for example, ACCOUNTS, SALES and MARKET. Even if you only have
    two users, still create a departmental directory, but call it for
    example, COMPANY.

    Behind the departmental directories, create the user directories.
    A full user path may then appear like this,
         \USER\ACCOUNTS\LIZ

    Now load AMS, press ALT, select Novell Utilities then Netware Lite
    UserPath. An empty menu ought to appear, which should now be
    configured for the users who are to attach to the network.


    To add a user, press INS. You are prompted for the login name of the
    user. Note this must be the name the user types in to log in to the
    system, not their real name. Press return.

    You are then prompted for the login path for the user. Type in the
    users directory path, with a drive specification. The drive
    specification should be the drive that each user will use to map to
    their own "Home" directory. If you are using (or going to use) the
    login batch files supplied with AMS, the F: drive would be mapped to
    the user's path. The file named ULOGIN.BAT will be added to this
    directory path to form the users login batch file. Ensure the
    directory name is entered correctly. Press return.
    An example of a menu path is F:\USER\ACCOUNTS\LIZ
    You are then passed to the editor, where you should create the users
    login file.

    The users login file can contain any valid batch file commands,
    including all Novell Lite utility commands. We suggest you place
    commands similar to the following in the batch file. We are assuming
    a user Liz in the Accounts department.

    CD G:\WP\ACCOUNTS\LIZ
    CD H:\SPREADS\ACCOUNTS
    NET CAPTURE LPT1 LASER
    AMS

    You can use the debug functions within the editor (such as F8 to
    process each line separately) to ensure the Login Script file is
    correctly configured.

    Press ESC to return to the UserPath menu, after saving changes. Add
    all users in a similar fashion, then press ESC to return to the main
    AMS menu, and save changes.

    For more information, see Quick Start for Netware Lite Users, and the
    accompanying batch files supplied with AMS.

    ■ To change a users login name or path.
    Press F3. Change the fields as required.

    ■ To edit a users login script.
    Highlight the user to edit, then press return. You will be passed to
    the editor. As the login script files are standard batch files, you
    can also edit them with any text editor, as can users. However, only
    user SUPERVISOR can edit all the login scripts from within AMS.

    ■ To delete a user from UserPath
    Highlight the user to be deleted. Press DEL. Confirm that the user is
    to be deleted.


    ■ Use of UserPath
    Immediately after logging in, each user should run this command. This
    command would normally be placed in a batch file, and is considered
    further in Quick Start for Netware Lite Users, and in the
    accompanying batch files, PCLOGIN & LITLOGIN.

    UserPath first changes the default drive to that specified in the
    users configuration, then changes directory to the configured
    directory, then runs the batch file ULOGIN.BAT
    Hence, the drive letter which is specified in the UserPath
    configuration, is automatically mapped to the user's home directory.

    Userpath can normally be run without any command line arguments being
    passed to it (That is, USERPATH is sufficient). However, if any user
    is to load the program from a directory in which they only have READ
    rights, you must pass a directory name to the program, to which
    UserPath can both read and write. [If you have setup your network to
    have read-write rights for all users (the default), you needn't worry
    about this].

    To pass the directory name, simply type
         USERPATH DirectoryName
    eg,  USERPATH M:\ALLRIGHT

8.1     Minimum Drive Space Configuration

    This allows you to specify the minimum space that should be remain on
    any disks available to the system. If any of the drive space
    parameters are non-zero, the system quickly checks the space on those
    disks before loading menu files. If the disk space falls below the
    drive space parameter for that drive, the user will receive a warning
    when the menu system is loaded.

    Specify the minimum number of megabytes which should remain available
    on each drive. Press ESC to specify minimum space for the remaining
    drives. Leave the field blank to leave a disk un-checked.

8.2     Miscellaneous Configuration

    ■ Default Menu File Names

    Use these fields to specify default menu file names which should be
    loaded if no corresponding menu files are specified on the command
    line.

    For More information on Multiple Menus see the section entitled The
    Advantages of Using Multiple Menu Files.

    ■ System Password

    Use this option to specify a default password for the system, for use
    when no menu password is found. This password will then be required
    before the menu system can be used, if Request Password On Menu Load
    has been set to Yes in Miscellaneous configuration, and to return to
    the program once the screen saver facility has become active.

    ■ Screen Saver Activation Period

    This allows you to vary the time taken before the screen saver
    becomes active. Specify the amount of time in seconds that should
    elapse from the last key press to the screen saver becoming active.
    The minimum time allowed by the program is thirty seconds.


    ■ Request Password On Menu Load

    This option allows suppression of a request for a password when the
    menu system loads (The password will still be required after the
    screen saver function has become active). The default for this option
    is No, which is suitable for a password protected network setup. If
    your network does not have password protection, or you are using a
    standalone PC, we advise you to set this option to Yes.

    ■ Default Directory for all Temporary files

    AMS creates temporary batch files [GO_?????.BAT] to allow options to
    be processed. In order to keep your network more tidy, you can store
    all of these files in a single directory, by specifying that drive
    and directory in this option. An invalid directory name, or
    insufficient rights to that directory will cause the temporary files
    to be stored in the usual place. Users should be granted full rights
    to this directory in order to ensure the system works correctly.
    We suggest using the directory Z:\PUBLIC\WORKING


    ■ Select which Network you have
    Select the type of network installed.

    ■ Are you using DRDos?
    Users of DRDos may experience problems running the menu system due to
    differences in the way DRDos handles batch files. If you find the
    menu is failing to execute menu options once selected, and you are
    using DRDos, you should set this option to Yes. If you are using both
    DRDos and MSDos on a network, you will probably then have to set up
    two Parameter files, using the SET AMSPRM command. Please see the
    file information section for more details.

    ■ User access restrictions
    For Netware users only! User access (ie access from users other than
    SUPERVISOR) to a number of options can be disabled. Simply answer Yes
    to restrict user access to any of the items listed. If you need some
    users to have access to these options, but not others, make use of
    the SET AMSPRM environment variable, discussed in file information,
    to allow two different configurations.

    ■ Log File Path
    If you wish to make use of the Audit trail feature of AMS, enter a
    path in this option, which all users have read write access to. All
    transactions carried out by all users will then be logged to the file
    AMS.LOG, enabling you to look at the history of users actions. Please
    beware if you are using this option that for large networks, this
    file's size will increase rapidly, therefore you must monitor its
    size.

    ■ Use European Date Format?
    This is for use of date storage in the Log File. Leave as No for US
    date format, YES for European.

    ■ Command For First/Second Line Of Batch File
    You can use these two entries to add two standard lines of text to
    every temporary batch file you create. If you add ECHO OFF (or @ECHO
    OFF for DOS 3.30+) for the first line, then CLS for the second line,
    no batch file commands will be displayed before the program loads.

8.3     Debug Modes

    To enable configuration of menu options to be as simple as possible,
    two debug modes are provided.

    ■ Learner Mode

    Learner Mode prompts the user for additional information before the
    editor is entered. While learning how to use the program we suggest
    you use this option. As you become more proficient with editing the
    files, and understand the file format, you need not use this option.

    ■ Process Menu Options To Screen

    This enables you to check menu options, by outputing to Screen the
    information that would be executed in Dos. This may considerably
    reduce the time needed to correct menu options. Note that far more
    powerful debugging options are available from within the editor, such
    as line by line processing of menu options.

8.4     Status Check

    This Checks all drives available to the system, displaying formated
    drive size and space available.



8.5     Scan Drive for Applications

    This allows you to automatically configure your menu system, by
    allowing the system to automatically search any hard drive for
    applications. Both .EXE and .BAT files are searched for.

    ■ Select The Drive To Scan
    Select which drive to scan for applications. Once selected the system
    will search for all directories on the drive and return a list of
    files found in the first application directory. If there are many
    directories, and the currently selected menu is already large, the
    program may have insufficient memory to complete the scan. To avoid
    this problem, select a small menu file to add the options to, if
    necessary.

    Repeatedly select any files you wish to add to your menu system, by
    highlighting the files and pressing return.

    If the file is a batch file, the first lines of the file will be
    displayed in the background.

    Select Add Entry To Existing Menu to add the file specification to a
    menu which already exists.

    Select Create A New Sub Menu to create another Sub Menu.

    Select which menu to add the program or sub menu to.
    The entry will then be accessed through that menu.

    Enter a title for the program or sub menu entry.

    If creating a new menu, specify the placement and colour attributes
    of the menu. Row and Column figures specify the centre positions of
    the menu. The colour specifies one of ten colour palettes available.

    Press ESC to Return to the file selection menu.

    Press ESC to move to the next scan directory.

    Menu options are not sorted into order during use of the application
    scan feature, to reduce processing time. Once menus have been
    configured, simply edit an option in any menu which needs sorting,
    and edit the menu in some way (For example, use RETURN to create a
    new line, then CTRL-Y to delete it).

8.6     Add Call Statements To Menu Files

    With Novell's MENU, batch files can be treated exactly as other
    executables. Unfortunately, while AMS will still "Run" these menu
    options, the menu system will not restart unless the batch files were
    run using the DOS command CALL. Therefore, all occurrences of batch
    file names in menu files should be modified to include a CALL
    statement before the name. Menu scripts remain Novell MENU
    Compatible!

    To make this a simple task, we have included a menu option, Add Call
    Statements to Menu Files, on the System Management Menu. This allows
    you to automatically add CALL statements to any batch command in any
    menu file.

    This will change from menu options like:
    AutoCad
         F:
         CD \DATA\AUTOCAD
         AUTOCAD.BAT

    To:
    AutoCad
         F:
         CD \DATA\AUTOCAD
         CALL AUTOCAD.BAT

    All that needs to be done is to add the AUTOCAD.BAT filename to the
    conversion batch file.
    To make the system operate, you must first instruct the system which
    commands are batch files, rather than .EXE or .COM files. It is
    likely that you will not know the names of all batch files when you
    initially use this option, but the option can be re-run on any menu
    file at any time in the future.

    If you know names of any batch file commands which are not CALLed,
    select Add Call Statements To Menu Files, answer Yes to edit the
    file, add them to the parameter file. A single command word should be
    added exactly as it would appear in the menu file. The conversion
    program scans the menu file, looking at the first word of each menu
    line, and compares the word to each key word in the parameter file.
    When the system finds a match, it simply inserts a CALL statement
    prior to the batch file name. As the match must be exact, you may
    need to make two entries for each batch file, one without an
    extension, and one with a .BAT extension.


    Once all known keywords have been added to the parameter file, press
    ESC, save the changes, then select a Menu file to convert.

    The system will then scan the menu file, adding CALL statements where
    necessary. The original menu file is re-named with a .CVT extension.

    Remember, if you find other batch files which are not called, you can
    add those keywords to the parameter file, then re-execute the
    Conversion program on the menu file.

8.7     Editor

    This provides access to the AMS editor, for editing any batch (or
    other text) file, your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, or your CONFIG.SYS file.
    This option may be disabled if you are a user and Restrict User
    Access To Editor has been disabled by the network supervisor.

    If edit Batch File is selected, you are presented with a file
    selection window from which you can either change directories, or
    type a file name.

    To edit AUTOEXEC.BAT, or CONFIG.SYS, select the appropriate option,
    then select your boot drive. Provided the maximum file width (78) and
    length (300) are not exceeded, the file is loaded into the editor.

    The editor allows access to the useful batch file debugging features,
    such as line by line execution of batch files, breakpoints, and
    on-line context sensitive help.

    If you find your AUTOEXEC.BAT file is too wide due to your PATH
    command exceeding 78 characters, you could reduce the width of the
    command if required, by using the set command. For example the
    following two sets of commands would result in equivalent PATH
    commands.

    PATH D:\P\QB45;D:\P\DOS;D:\P\WORKS;C:\SOURCE\BIN;C:\SOURCE\BATCH

    SET DP=D:\P\QB45;D:\P\DOS;D:\P\WORKS;
    PATH %DP%C:\SOURCE\BIN;C:\SOURCE\BATCH


9.1     About AMS

    This displays information about AMS, and Go Software, including our
    address and fax number.


9.2     Order AMS

    This prints an order form and invoice for AMS to make registering of
    the software as easy as possible for you. Ensure LPT1 is available
    when using this option.

    A number of selections need to be made before the forms are printed.

    ■ Currency
    Select the Currency which you wish to raise the cheque in.

    Non - UK Companies If you select Other, you may be prompted to obtain
    a quote and exchange rate for purchase of the software in another
    currency. If you are prompted so, please Fax a quote request to Go
    Software (Number in About AMS).

    If you select any other currency than Sterling, and your order value
    is less than £100, you must answer whether your cheque can be made
    payable to an individual. This is to allow us to avoid a charge when
    paying in a cheque into our account. If your cheque must be made
    payable to a company, a surcharge is added to the Order.

    If you find the exchange rate significantly out of date, and you
    would like to use a more up to date one, please contact us and we'll
    re-quote you.

    ■ UK Companies Only
    Please enter the current VAT rate.

    ■ Order Number
    Enter an order number if known, for reference purposes.

    ■ UK Companies Only.
    If a cheque is not sent with the order for the program, an official
    order or order number must be forwarded.

    Companies Based Outside UK, A CHEQUE MUST BE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER !

    ■ Extra Updates
    If you would like to order additional updates at the time of
    purchase, please select the required option. Extra updates, which
    will NOT be major new releases, will be despatched as and when new
    versions of the program become available.

    ■ Licence Type
    Please select the type of licence which you require. Licences are all
    for a single site only. If you wish to purchase licences for multiple
    sites you must increase the "Quantity of Licences" in the following
    question. If the software may be used by more than one person at any
    one time then a multi-user licence must be purchased.

    ■ Number of AMS packages to Purchase
    Enter the number of the previous type of licence which you wish to
    purchase.


    ■ Media Type
    Select the Preferred Media Type for the software. High density disks
    will only be used if necessary (ie the software requires more than
    360K or 720K of disk space.


    ■ Mail Delivery Type
    Select the type of delivery which you require.

    Special Mail Delivery. Please obtain a quote for any special mail
    delivery prior to completing this application. [Orders of value
    greater than £100 are automatically sent by Special Delivery].


    ■ Preferred language for help
    Other languages for the help file may be available. Select the
    language which you would prefer the help to be in.

    ■ Company information
    Please complete all relevant fields with your company information.
    Once all information has been entered, press ESC to continue the
    Order Process.

    ■ Delivery Address
    Please enter the delivery address if different from that specified in
    Company information. Once all information has been entered, press ESC
    to continue the Order Process.

    ■ Network Type And Version
    Enter the network type and version, if any. If you are standalone,
    please enter NONE. An example of network type and version, would be
    Netware, Version 3.11, or Netware Lite, Version 1.

    ■ Any Comments
    If you have any comments (or complaints!) about the software, or
    would like to see any other features in the software, please enter
    them here.

9.3     AMS Key Number Entry

    This option allows you to remove the Registration Screen once you
    have purchased the Software. Removal of the screen is done by
    supplying the program with a "Key" number.

    Once you have purchased (and paid for) the program, select this
    option, then answer No to the question "Have you obtained a key
    ....". Select Yes to print the Key Request Form to your local LPT1
    port.

    Answer the questions with appropriate answers for your Company. If
    you do not have a fax number your key will be returned by post.

    Please return the form by Fax (Preferably) or Mail to Go Software. We
    will then return your key number.

    Once you have the Key Number, select this option again, answering Yes
    to "Have you obtained a key..." and enter first your Company name, as
    written on the key request form, then the key number. If the correct
    key number is entered the key will be saved to disk and the
    registration screen will not then appear.

10.1    The AMS text editor

    Editing and creation of menu options can be done with the built in
    text editor which allows editing of text up to seventy eight
    characters wide. Menus should be kept to no more than seventy eight
    characters in width in order to ensure you can use the editor. [This
    will only be a problem if you were using Novell's MENU before AMS, or
    you edit menu files with a text editor. Use the dos SET command to
    set a long variable to a short variable name if you need a longer
    menu line].

    The AMS Text editor menu is accessed by pressing F10, or by holding
    down the ALT key and pressing the first letter of a menu (ie E for
    Edit menu). ALT R will not however display the Run menu. Press ESC to
    exit the AMS editor.

    If the first word on the current line is a DOS keyword, pressing F1
    while in the editor screen will display help on that command. For
    help on other commands press TAB to display the Help menu, then
    select DOS Command Menu.

    This editor has a few features that will allow you to create menu
    options more quickly than you have in the past, with fewer errors.

    The scroll bar on the right of the editing screen shows your current
    cursor position relative to the position of the last line of text in
    the menu option.

    The editor is simple to use, but does not incorporate word wrap
    (which is not suitable for creation of menu options).

    The AMS text editor - Editing functions

    Most standard cursor movement keys are supported.

    Cursor right and left can be used to move the cursor without
    disturbing the text which it is moved over. Home and End move
    the cursor to the beginning and end of the line respectively.

    Page up and down displays the next and previous screens
    respectively.

    Insert toggles the editors insert mode on and off. Insert mode is
    always returned to when a new line is moved to. Delete deletes the
    character at the current cursor location.


    Return always inserts a line AFTER the current cursor position.
    Pressing backspace normally removes the character preceding the
    cursor location and moves the cursor one position to the left, but if
    the cursor is in the first column the previous line will be removed,
    provided the line contains no text.

    ALT-C clears a line of all text, while ALT-R will restore the text
    originally in place before ALT-C was used.

    See Menu File Format for more information on the way to create menu
    files.

10.2    The AMS text editor - File menu

    ■ Exit  Esc
    Exits the editor and returns the program to the main AMS menu.

    ■ Merge with
    This allows you to merge the current text with another text file (The
    merge file). The merge file is inserted at the current cursor line
    position. If the file is invalid or to large to be merged no merging
    will take place. Selecting this option will prompt you for a merge
    file name. This can be any valid filename, and need not be a full
    path definition. Pressing Return allows listing of different
    directories and file specifications. Press TAB to move to the files
    display window.

    ■ Print
    This option will print the current menu option to your LPT1 port.

    ■ Dos Shell   Shift F4   CTRL-D
    Loads a version of the command processor. This is also available at
    any time in the editor using Shift F4. The last Dos screen is also
    restored before the command processor is loaded. Type EXIT to return
    to the program after selecting this option.

10.3    The AMS text editor - Edit menu

    ■ Insert line       ALT I
    This inserts a blank line at the current cursor position.

    ■ Delete line       CTRL Y
    This deletes the line at the current cursor position.

    ■ Upper case
    This converts the whole option to Upper case ("Capitals").

    ■ Lower case
    This converts the whole option to Lower case ("Small letters").

    ■ Proper form
    This prompts for whether to convert both comments and commands. If
    the answer is Yes, all text in the option will be converted. If no,
    only the Comments and Remarks will be converted. Convertion involves
    the changing of the first letter of each word to upper case, and the
    remainder of the word to lower case.

    ■ Cut, Paste and Copy
    These three options allow you to delete, move or copy more than one
    line of text within the option, or from one option to another (The
    "Cut" text is "Remembered" when you exit the editor).

    Cut and Copy both take a copy of selected text and hold the text in
    memory. Cut however removes the text from the option, while copy
    leaves the text unchanged.

    Selection of text is carried out by holding the shift key down while
    using the cursor movement keys. Selected text is then highlighted.
    Cursor keys supported are Up, Down, PG Up, PG Down, CTRL-Home,
    CTRL-END.

    ■ CTRL-Y (Edit / Delete line), acts in the same way as Cut, by
    selecting, deleting and holding a copy of a single line in memory.
    This can therefore be pasted elsewhere in the option.

    Paste inserts the text last selected into the option in the line
    above the current cursor position. Pasting cannot take place if there
    are insufficient free lines at the end of the option, or if no text
    has previously been selected. Text can be cut or copied from one
    option to another, even between menu files.

10.4    The AMS text editor - View menu

    ■ View        F4    CTRL-V
    This temporarily restores the last Dos screen to enable viewing of
    the last actions in DOS. Press any key to return to the AMS program
    screen.

    ■ View structure
    This shows the basic structure of the menu option, the statements
    which affect the program flow. All labels, .BAT's, CALL's GOTO's and
    IF's are shown. This is for viewing only, press ESC to return to edit
    mode.

    ■ View remarks & structure
    As view structure, but additionally shows remarks.

10.5    The AMS text editor - Search menu

    ■ Find
    This allows for location of any string of characters in the option.
    Searching is carried out without regard to capitalisation. Enter the
    characters to be searched for and press return. Searching can then be
    repeated using the repeat last find option.

    ■ Repeat last find  F3
    Repeats a search for the last "Find" requested.

    ■ Change
    This allows changing of text. The string to be searched for must be
    entered, followed by the string that this will be replaced with.
    Searching for text begins on the first line. Confirmation is required
    for each change - press Y to change the text, N to leave the text
    unchanged.

11.1    Debugging functions

    One of the problems with menu options is that they are normally
    difficult to get right first time. The AMS editor gives you a
    number of debugging functions to make your menu option writing
    easier.

                ■ Step by step processing
                ■ Run current menu option from start
                ■ Run current menu option from current line
                ■ Breakpoints
                ■ View DOS Screen
                ■ Exit to DOS Shell

11.2    Debugging functions - Run menu option from start

          Menu        F10   Run   Option
          Short key   Shift F5

    This "Runs" the current menu option from the start to finish, unless
    a breakpoint is encountered, where execution will stop.
    Execution is step by step (Line by line).
    See also Step by Step processing.

    Execution also can be stopped by holding down the ALT key.

    Note: A menu option being edited in the editor is not saved until you
    exit the editor.
    You are therefore advised to save the menu regularly while developing
    a menu option, especially while using the Debug options.

11.3    Debugging functions - Run menu option from current line

          Menu        F10   Run   Continue
          Short key   F5

          This option is similar to run menu option from start, but this
    "Runs" the current menu option from the current line to finish,
    unless a breakpoint is encountered, where execution will stop.
    Menu Option execution is step by step.
    See also Step by Step processing.

    Execution also can be stopped by holding down the ALT key.

    Note: A menu option being edited in the editor is not saved until you
    exit the editor. You are therefore advised to save the menu regularly
    while developing a menu option, especially while using the Debug
    options.

11.4    Debugging functions - Breakpoints

          Menu        F10   Debug Toggle Breakpoint
          Short key   F9
          To clear breakpoints
          Menu        F10   Debug Clear breakpoints

    Breakpoints will cause menu option execution to halt when processing
    reaches that line. Any number of breakpoints can be set.

    Breakpoints can be removed using Toggle Breakpoint [F9], which will
    toggle the current line to or from a breakpoint, or by Debug Clear
    Breakpoints, which clears all breakpoints.

    Data in the menu option is not affected in any way by breakpoints.
    Use breakpoints to stop execution just before a place where you know
    there is a problem. Using shift F5 will then run the menu option
    straight to this point.

11.5    Debugging functions - Step by step processing

          Menu        F10   Run   Step
          Short key   F8

          The AMS editor provides a debugging feature, which allows you
    to execute commands one by one (Provided free memory allows) allowing
    you to check each command as you write it. Either the short key or
    the menu option causes the current line to be executed in DOS.
    AMS then switches to the DOS screen, and once the command has been
    processed displays the original and current path, remaining in this
    screen until another key is pressed, when AMS returns to the
    editing screen. This option is especially useful when working on a
    network disk as rights to directories often vary.

    Note: There are limitations to the effectiveness of this debugger.
    Each command is processed individually in a new "Shell", therefore
    new DOS memory variables cannot be set, and commands that branch to
    elsewhere in the menu option will have no effect. Other commands may
    not necessarily work so be aware of this possibility! This manner of
    operation also means that the amount of memory you have available is
    restricted. Do not expect to be able to run large executable programs
    with this option. It is designed to allow you to check directory
    paths are set correctly prior to loading programs.

    Note: A menu option being edited in the editor is not saved until you
    exit the editor.
    You are therefore advised to save the option regularly while
    developing a menu option, especially while using the Debug options.

11.6    Debugging functions - View DOS screen

    Menu        F10   View  Dos
    Short key   F4    Ctrl-V

    You can view the DOS screen at any time while in the program by
    pressing Ctrl-V or F4. This allows you to view the result of the last
    DOS command.

11.7    Debugging functions - Shell to DOS

    Menu        F10   File  Dos shell
    Short key   Shift F4    Ctrl-D

    Exit to DOS temporarily at any time while using the program by
    pressing Ctrl-D or Shift + F4. To return to the program you must type
    EXIT and press return.


12.1    Function Keys Available In This Program

    F1             Help
    Page Down      View Next Page
    Page Up        View Previous Page
    ESC            Go Back One Step

    INS            Insert A Menu Option
    DEL            Delete A Menu Option
    F3             Edit A Menu Option
    Shift INS      Insert A New Sub Menu
    Shift F3       Edit A Menu's Position And Colour Attributes
    Ctrl F3        Edit The Current Menu File's Password

    ALT            Display Main AMS Menu
    F10            Alternative AMS Menu Key
    ALT F10        Exit

    ALT-C          Clear An Entry Field Of All Text
    ALT-R          Restore Text To A Cleared Entry Field

    CTRL-C         Calculator
    CTRL-L         CaLendar
    CTRL-N         Notepad
    CTRL-D         Dos Shell                [Also available on Shift F4]
    CTRL-V         View Dos screen               [Also available on F4]

    AMS Editor Keys                                                  .

    F10            Access AMS Menu
    ALT-F          File Menu
    ALT-E          Edit Menu
    ALT-V          View Menu
    ALT-S          Search Menu
    ALT-D          Debug Menu
    ALT-H          Help Menu

    ALT-I          Insert Line
    CTRL-Y         Delete Line

13.1    User Survey

    We welcome any comments, criticisms, or advice you may have about the
    software. If you would like to see any new features in the software
    we would be only to pleased to hear from you.

    Please fill in any of the following items you wish:

    Name      :
    Company   :
    Address   :





    Tel       :
    Fax       :

    Network        :                   Main DOS Version    :
    Main Processors:                   Do you use Windows  :
    Average RAM    :

    Employees      :                   Network Users       :
    No Of DP Staff :
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