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>>Using CHASM<<
The entire CHASM package, consisting of assembler, documentation and sample
source files are included on your disk. To fit everything on, the files
have been "archived", which compresses them by a factor of two and combines
them into a single file. Archiving allows more documentation and examples
to fit on the disk, but the files must be "un-archived" before you can use
them.
Put your CHASM disk in drive A:. If you have a hard disk, type:
ARCE CHASM *.* C:\CHASM
The files will be un-archived and placed on your hard disk in directory
\CHASM.
If you do not have a hard disk, format three fresh diskettes. Label them
"CHASM Documentation", "CHASM Work Disk" and "CHASM Source Files". Put your
original CHASM disk in drive A:, and the disk labeled "CHASM Work Disk"
in drive B:. Make A the default drive, then type:
FLOPPY A: B:
When prompted, change diskettes accordingly.
The CHASM User's Manual is contained in the file CHASM.DOC. Once
un-archived, you can print the manual on your line printer by using the DOS
command:
COPY CHASM.DOC LPT1:
CHASM.DOC has been formatted to be printed out in the condensed (132
column) mode available on most line printers. If you shift your printer
into condensed mode before printing, you can cut the resulting sheets down
to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" to fit into one of your IBM manuals for storage.
CHASM is now available in two different versions. CHASM subset is
available for free trial as "User-Supported" software. To put a little
incentive into the deal, those who make the suggested payment are upgraded
to Advanced CHASM. Advanced CHASM runs twice as fast, and supports macros
and other features not available in the subset. Details, and an order
blank for Advanced CHASM are given in the User's Manual.
As of version 4, CHASM requires 128K and DOS 2 or later. Users with PCjrs
or some "compatables" may need 192K. If you're using anything other than
an actual IBM PC, please read the documentation section titled "Using CHASM
on Compatible Systems" before attempting to run the program.
If you want to see CHASM run before you wade through the documentation,
unarchive the files. Either put your "CHASM program" disk in drive A:, or
for hard disks, change to directory \CHASM, then type:
CHASM example s
The sample source file EXAMPLE.ASM will be assembled. When assembly is
complete, you can run the assembled program by typing:
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE prints a short message on the screen, then returns to DOS.
Your comments and suggestions for improving the package are always welcome.
I hope you find CHASM to be a useful addition to your software library.
David Whitman
Whitman Software
P.O. Box 1157
North Wales, PA 19454