home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- NICKL Menu System
-
- Version 1.1
-
- (pronounced 'Nickel')
-
-
-
- Users' Manual
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- Copyright (C) 1987 by C.K. Ingram
-
-
-
-
- NICKL Menu Version 1.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- CONTENTS
-
-
-
-
- Introduction.................................. 2
-
- Installation.................................. 2
-
- Loading....................................... 2
-
- Creating / Editing Menus...................... 3
-
- Key Commands.................................. 4
-
- Revision History.............................. 4
-
- Registration.................................. 5
-
-
-
-
- Page 2 NICKL Menu Version 1.1
-
-
- INTRODUCTION
-
- The NICKL Menu System was written and developed for use by the author. As I
- finished the program I decided to place it in the public domain. It is a
- simple menu system to learn, the only requirement is that you have a basic
- knowledge of how to create a DOS batch file.
-
- NICKL should run on just about any system, including the PC jr. It runs on
- DOS version 2.+ and requires a minimum of 128k. It works fine on a floppy
- based system (with the clever use of linking batch files), but was designed
- primarily for use on a hard disk based system.
-
- NICKL is distributed with the following files.
-
- NICKL.COM The NICKL program.
- NICKL.DOC Users' Manual - this file.
- NICKLMNU.BAT The Batch file used to execute NICKL.
- NICKL_MN.BAT The Main Menu data file.
- NICKL_F0.BAT The F10 Sub Menu data file.
- NICKL_BL.BAT A blank menu data file.
- MENU.BAT A Batch file to start up NICKL from root DIR.
- NICKLOGO.COM NICKL Menu System opening logo.
-
-
- INSTALLATION
-
- To install Nickl you must first create a 'NICKL' directory and then copy all
- of the files contained in the NICKL.ARC file into the directory. To do this
- perform the following commands at a DOS prompt:
-
- C>MD \NICKL <Enter>
-
- C>Copy NICKL.* C:\NICKL\*.* <Enter>
-
- Next, if you wish to have NICKL run automatically upon booting your system,
- then add the following lines to the end your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
-
- CD\NICKL
- NICKLMNU
-
-
- LOADING
-
- If you have done as directed above then all you have to do now is either
- re-boot your system (<Alt><Ctrl><Del>) or change to the NICKL directory and
- enter the command NICKLMNU. That's all there is to it. NICKL comes
- configured to run without modification on just about any system. This way you
- can see what its like and get a feel for it prior to creating and editing your
- own menus. Try it now.
-
-
-
-
- Page 3 NICKL Menu Version 1.1
-
-
- CREATING / EDITING MENUS
-
- Below is a sample Menu definition file showing what all is contained in the
- file.
-
- GOTO OPTIONS Used by DOS
- [------------------------------] Graphic display of menu title length
- Menu Title Menu title
- [-------------------------] Graphic display of menu option length
- Procomm Option 1 heading
- Format a Diskette Option 2 heading
- Lotus 1-2-3 Option 3 heading
- Option 4 heading
- Option 5 heading
- Option 6 heading
- Option 7 heading
- Option 8 heading
- Option 9 heading
- DOS Utilities Sub-Menu Option 10 heading
- [-------------------------] Graphic display of menu option length
- :OPTIONS Used by DOS
- echo off Used by DOS
- cls Used by DOS
- goto %1 Used by DOS
-
- :F1 Used by DOS
- cd\procomm Change to PROCOMM directory
- procomm Execute PROCOMM
- GOTO END Used by DOS
-
- :F2 Used by DOS
- format A:/s Format a diskette in drive A: w/DOS
- GOTO END Used by DOS
-
- :F3 Used by DOS
- cd\lotus Change to the LOTUS directory
- lotus Execute LOTUS
- GOTO END Used by DOS
-
- :F4 Used by DOS
- Echo Option F4 Not Defined Displays Message
- Pause DOS pause
- GOTO END Used by DOS
-
- {:F5 Through :F10 would continue here.}
-
- :END Used by DOS
- CD\NICKL These last 2 commands return control
- NICKLMNU x to NICKL Menu System
- Where x = 1 to 0 (0 for 10) for
- automatic sub menu re-entry.
-
-
-
-
- Page 4 NICKL Menu Version 1.1
-
-
-
- Under no condition should the first 15 lines be altered except for changing
- the titles. To install a new option in a menu simply find the correct line
- for the title and insert the description of your choice. Then move to the
- correct label (i.e. :F1, :F2, :F3, ...) and then insert the commands needed to
- run the option.
-
- To create a new sub menu simply copy NICKL_BL.BAT to NICKL_XX.BAT, were XX
- equals the function key used to access this menu. Using the format outlined
- above insert the menu title, option titles, and option commands to create your
- menu. Then in the NICKL_MN.BAT file add the corresponding option title. You
- do not need to add any commands for execution. NICKL is smart enough to know
- when you have created a sub menu and will load it automatically when the
- function key is pressed.
-
-
- KEY COMMANDS
-
- F1 thru F10 Select corresponding option
-
- Esc Return to Main menu from Sub menu
-
- <Alt> Q Exit to DOS from Main menu
-
-
- REVISION HISTORY
-
- 1.0 Initial release.
-
- 1.1 Features added:
-
- - Automatic return to sub-menu after execution of menu option.
-
- - Status key status displayed (Caps, Num, and Ins).
-
- - Available disk space displayed for drive C:. The initial read
- takes a few seconds, but subsequent reads are instantaneous.
-
-
-
-
- Page 5 NICKL Menu Version 1.1
-
-
- REGISTRATION
-
- I hope to be making future enhancements to NICKL Menu System, however, the
- amount of time and money available to me will determine how soon enhancements
- and releases will be made.
-
- I you find the program of use and you end up using the program, then a
- contribution is requested. The suggested amount is $15.00.
-
- If you would like NICKL Menu customized in any way for your individual
- application then please state so when you register and list how you would like
- it customized. I will make every attempt do fulfill your wish and send you
- your customized version. Please provide your telephone number so that I may
- contact you if I have any questions.
-
- Please fill out the attached registration form and send to the indicated
- address.
-
- Your support of this program will ensure that the quality is kept to a maximum
- as well as to the continuing advancement of shareware and public domain
- software in general.
-
-
-
-
- ==============================================================================
- NICKL Menu System Registration Form
- Version 1.1 August 1987
- ==============================================================================
-
-
- I wish to register my copy of NICKL Menu System. I have enclosed my check
- payable to "C.K. Ingram" for $15.00. Below you will find my personal 'wish
- list' of desired future enhancements.
-
- Send to: C.K. Ingram
- 21217-32 E. Washington Street
- Walnut, CA 91789
-
-
- Name: ____________________________________________________________
-
- Company:____________________________________________________________
-
- Address:____________________________________________________________
-
- ____________________________________________________________
-
- Phone #:____________________________________________________________
-
-
-
- Comments:___________________________________________________________
-
- ___________________________________________________________
-
- ___________________________________________________________
-
- ___________________________________________________________
-
- ___________________________________________________________
-
-
-
- Wish List:__________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________
-
-
- ==============================================================================