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     PullDown, v1.11
     Released 4/21/90
     (c) MicroDynamics Development 1990
     All rights reserved
     Shareware file: PULLDN3B.ZIP
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  DESCRIPTION:
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A sleek professional-style pulldown menu shell for MS-DOS systems.


  FEATURES:
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 * MS/Compatible Mouse support

 * User-defined HELP subsystem, with scrolling dialog boxes

 * Full color, background character, and screen blank timing control

 * Automatic detection of and support for Color, 25, 43, 50 line screen
   modes.

 * Menus up to 8x36, or 288 selections (limited by screen mode)
   with user-defined help for each selection, or any subset

 * Command line registration system permits quick upgrades

 * CRC .EXE checking provides a level of anti-virus protection

 * 100% DOS Error/Event handling, sets ERRORLEVEL on exit

 * Consultant/Dealer on-site registration system available

 * 286/386 specific version available to registered users

 * Future enhancements: Secure password subsystem, defined pathing
   for .DEF and .CNF files, Automation of installation.
   Bug fixes as required in under one week, if possible.


  THE BASICS  (Advanced Users Please Skip to INSTALLATION)
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Common ground for understanding how to successfully configure PullDown is
the DOS Batch Language.  It is assumed that you are at least familiar with DOS
command such as CD and how to start an application.  But......

When you start an application in DOS, you usually have to change to the
directory that contains the application you want to use, then start it.
An example is starting Lotus 1-2-3(tm) from Lotus Development.  You likely
type the following (or something close) at the C:\> (or C>) prompt...

CD\LOTUS
123

Pressing [ENTER] after each command.  All a batch file is just a little
collection of keystrokes that DOS puts in for you... this saves you keystrokes
and is quicker than keying all of the CD etc. commands.  To create a batch
file that automates starting 1-2-3 you might type:

COPY CON 123.BAT
CD\LOTUS
123
[F6] [ENTER]

The [F6] function key leaves a ^Z on the screen, and [ENTER] ends the batch
file.  What you just did was copy the contents of the CONsole (the screen, or
what you typed in after the command...) to a FILE called 123.BAT.  After you
have done this, you can type 123 [ENTER] and enter 1-2-3... you'd see this on
your screen:

CD\
123

And vwolla, 1-2-3 would start.  You can do this for any application, any time.
Once the batch file is created you can use it over and over again.  So, you
can see why people use them.  You could also create the file 123.BAT with a
text editor or a word processor in some cases.  (See notes later...)

All PullDown does is creates a batch file called TEMPPULL.BAT, based upon the
DOS commands you put in a file called PULLDWN.DEF.  (DEFinition file)  The
file you use to start PullDown, PULLDWN.BAT is just a collection of a couple
of commands calling PullDown, then the temporary batch file.  If you think
about it, the only other things the menu system needs to know are:

* The title you want displayed on the screen for the selection

* Which key will be "hot" for the selection (different color in the menu, and
 by pressing that key alone the menu highlight bar will move to that
 selection in the menu.)

* Which of the PullDown menus the selection will appear under.

* Which lines to totally ignore (comments)

If you have ever used WordPerfect(tm), PCSHELL(tm) in PC Tools Deluxe,
Quattro/Pro, or the menu shell in DOS 4.0 you have used PullDown menus.

To facilitate defining what the menus look like, PullDown has a small set of
commands you need to be familiar with.  The first is DEF.  DEF just tells
PullDown that the next title is a title on the top bar of the screen under
which subsequent title and batch commands will appear.  The titles are
preceded by a percent symbol %, and comments you want the menu system to
totally ignore are preceded by a '.  The BATCH commands used to start the
application itself follow the TITLE and PullDown knows what they are only when
you put a plus sign in front of them, +.  So, to create a simple three
selection menu with one top bar selection that would look something like this:

  Applications
 --------------
| Lotus 1-2-3  |
| MS Word 5.0  |
| Quattro/Pro  |
 --------------

The PULLDWN.DEF contents would be:

DEF
%Applications

%Lotus 1-2-3
 +cd\lotus
 +123
 +pulldwn

%MS Word 5.0
 +cd\word5
 +word
 +pulldwn

%Quattro/Pro
 +cd\qpro
 +q
 +pulldwn


The last command is PULLDWN, which is the batch file that starts the PullDown
menu system.  If you did not put this in as the last command, or misspelled
it, you would end up at the DOS prompt instead of back in the menu system.
(Installation is covered later....)


Getting fancier, to create TWO menus with the SECOND appearing as:

 Applications   Communications
               ----------------
              | Qmodem 4.1B    |
              | Relay Gold     |
              | ProComm        |
              |----------------|      << This is an non-selectable LINE,
              | 3270 MainFrame |         placed in the menu for appearance.
               ----------------


You would ADD to the above .DEF file contents the following:

DEF
%Communications

%Qmodem 4.1B
 +e:
 +cd\qmodem
 +qmodem
 +pulldwn

%Relay Gold
 +d:
 +cd\relay
 +relay
 +pulldwn

%ProComm
 +c:
 +cd\procomm
 +procomm
 +pulldwn

%-

%3270 MainFrame
 +pc3270 t
 +pulldwn

Note the use of the lone %- defined a non-selectable horizontal bar.  This is
a nice feature allowing readability of long menus.  Notice also that you did
NOT have to tell PullDown that the second occurrence of DEF in the file was
the menu to the right, and that everything under it goes with the
Communications option... this is all automatic.  Now, let's explore defining
highlight keys.

A highlight key is just a key that, when pressed, moves the highlight bar to
a selection.  There can only be one per selection.  If you press and hold the
ALT key, then press the highlight key, the selection is made automatically.
That is, it is the same as moving the highlight bar with the arrow keys and
pressing enter to select a choice.

For example, to highlight the key "M" in the 3270 Mainframe selection you'd
need to add a line below the title like this:

%3270 MainFrame
HI=5
 +pc3270 t
 +pulldwn

Now, WHY 5?  The starting position is considered 0 on the 3 in 3270.  Count
over 0,1,2,3,4,5 from the 3 in 3270 (ignore the %) and there is the M.

 01234567890123
%3270 MainFrame
HI=13                   <<<< Would highlight the e in MainFrame <

A couple of rules: HI must immediately follow the % definition, can have
leading blanks, and must be valid for the selection.  If it is invalid it is
ignored.  If there is more that one highlight key with the same KEY definition
conflicts are resolved as the first occurrence in the menu top to bottom.  So,
if the M in Qmodem (either one) AND the M in mainframe were highlighted, then
if you pressed ALT+M you'd get Qmodem.  The highlights are NOT case-sensitive.

The sample file PULLDWN.DEF is a good starting point and is fully commented.
A word about editing this file (and the PULLDWN.HLP file discussed below):
When most commercial word processors edit a file, and you save it, they save
what are known as control characters inside the file.  You never see them on
your screen, but they are in the file.  Suffice it to say that what you see on
screen and what is printed is NOT what is stored in the file.  The distinction
is important when you start creating batch files, OR editing files that
require PURE text (none of those control codes...) like PULLDWN.DEF and
PULLDWN.HLP.  Just as DOS will not understand the goop that a word processor
typically saves in a batch file, PullDown will not comprehend the .DEF and
.HLP files a word processor saves.  There are ways to avoid this:

1) Edit PULLDWN.DEF and PULLDWN.HLP with a text editor.  Text editors are like
   word processors, but don't have fancy bold, underline, and centering
   features like word processors.  They are designed to NOT save those control
   characters required to make the bold, underline, etc. typefaces on your
   screen or on a printer.  If you don't have one, consider the following
   shareware editors:  QEDIT or ZE (Zia).  Commercially, try PE2, or PE3.
   All of these products save files in a compatible, clean format.  You can
   not only use them to edit the PullDown files, but to create and edit DOS
   Batch files.  e.g. to create that 123.BAT file we discussed at the top you
   would start a text editor, type in the commands, and SAVE the file as
   123.BAT.

2) Edit PULLDWN.DEF and PULLDWN.HLP with a word processor fully capable of
   saving the file a UNFORMATTED, or ASCII.  CAUTION: Some word processors
   HAVE the option but it fails to create a file with the same format as a
   text editor (an example of this MS WORD 4.0).  WordPerfect, Professional
   Write, and the shareware word processor PC-WRITE can save correctly
   formatted files.  Beyond these, you will have to experiment.  Making backup
   copies of the .DEF and .HLP files is suggested.  If you inadvertently save
   a file with the wrong format, errors in PullDown operation WILL result.
   Whacky menus, weird help screens, and unexpected batch commands will be the
   symptoms of this.  You CAN save the file by reloading it into the word
   processor that trashed it, and then save it as ASCII or UNFORMATTED text.
   If that fails also, then restore your backups and edit the files with a
   text editor.  [A future version of PullDown may include an editor if enough
   users request it...]

Summarizing, the general format of the .DEF file is:

 DEF   - Defines a top menu bar title to follow.  Up to 8 are supported
 %     - Followed by a title for the top bar

 %     - A title for a submenu, appearing under the parent DEF (above)
 HI=   - Followed by the desired highlight key number, counted 0+ from left
 +     - The batch commands PullDown will execute to use the program defined
          by the % title preceding it.

 %-    - Puts an unselectable bar in the menu.

And so on, up to 8 DEFs, 36 %'s under a DEF (limited by your screen mode)
Which brings up screen mode... if you are unfamiliar with this term, it just
means the number of ROWS on your screen.  Lotus 1-2-3 Rel 2.2 and 3.0 can
utilize more screen rows.  For most purposes the number of screen rows is 25,
and thus your menus are limited to 23 selections, INCLUDING the unselectable
bars in each.

  PULLDWN.HLP - Help Subsystem Definitions
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About the PULLDWN.HLP file.  You will notice on the PullDown menu screen that
there is an [F1]=HELP key available.  This does NOT provide help on the
operation of PullDown, but rather is a help screen for the selection the user
has highlighted with the menu bar.  The help is user-defined, up to 50 lines
long (longer available), and kept in a separate file named PULLDWN.HLP.  When
you press F1, PullDown looks for this file, opens it, and then searches for
the EXACT alphanumeric match to the title you have highlighted on the screen.
When it is found, PullDown reads the lines beneath it until a special end of
help symbol ### is detected (or until 50 lines, or end of file).

The format of the file is extremely simple.  For example, to define help for
all of the menu commands created under APPLICATIONS above:

Lotus 1-2-3
1-2-3 is the leading spreadsheet.  Use it
to crunch numbers, make presentation slides,
or produce simple graphs.
###

MS Word 5.0
Word Processing.  Use for letters, notes,
memos, or even envelopes.
###

Quattro/Pro
Probably the new leading spreadsheet
application for professional analytic
work.  Financial Analysts are already
switching in droves.  Lotus Development
has serious competition in this product.
###

See the section on TroubleShooting for reasons why you might get an
unexpected help screen, but in brief here are the limitations:

1) Lines must be under 69 characters (Dialog Box limitation on screen)
   long.  Longer lines (up to 80 characters) are truncated.  Really long
   lines, like those saved by a word processor (typically) will give you some
   definitely strange results.

2) Forgetting the ### at the end of a screen definition will result in more
   help on another subject (unless it is the last one).

3) Smiling faces and other bizarre results are certainly the control
   characters saved in the .HLP file by a word processor.

Finally, how to edit the files:

Start your text editor (or compatible word processor) and LOAD the file
PULLDWN.DEF.  Change it to your specifications and save it to disk.  Then,
edit the file to produce help as desired (e.g. delete the leading % and +
batch commands out, along with the DEFs...).  Just type in the help under
each, end with ### and save the file as PULLDWN.HLP.  All done.....

Similarly, you will need to load and edit the following BATCH files...

PULLDWN.BAT
MENU.BAT

Each contains simple commands that point to the directory you install PullDown
in.


  INSTALLATION
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Required expertise: Working familiarity of DOS.  You will be asked to
modify some files using a text editor (NOT a Word Processor, in general)
and change Autoexec.bat, if desired.  Ask for help if you do not know how
to handle these tasks.

1) UNZIP the distribution file to the directory you will install
   PullDown in.  The directory does NOT need to be in your DOS PATH, but the
   two batch files, MENU.BAT and PULLDWN.BAT *MUST* be.  If you are uncertain,
   you may install all files in the ROOT directory of your boot drive... e.g.
   C:\......

The command to install the PullDown system is:

 [D:\path\]PKUNZIP PULLDN3B.ZIP C:\INSTPTH

 where:
  [D:\path] is optional, being the drive/directory PULLDN3B.ZIP is in, and
  C:\INSTPTH is the drive/directory you wish to install PullDown in.

 EXAMPLE: Your PULLDN3B.ZIP file is on drive A:, and you want to install
 it to C:\UTILS... type

 PKUNZIP A:PULLDN3B.ZIP C:\UTILS

 Be aware that PKUNZIP cannot create a subdirectory, so you will have to
 create it first.

   This will extract and copy all of the required files to the subdirectory
   of your choice.  If PullDown will be installed in a directory that is NOT
   in your DOS path, an additional step is required.  (HINT: to see the
   paths that are in your DOS path, type SET and press enter at the command
   line....  to SET the pathing, edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to contain a
   SET PATHS=c:\;... statement)  Copy the files MENU.BAT and PULLDWN.BAT to
   a subdirectory in your DOS path, and edit them to reflect the directory
   you installed PullDown into above.  Either way edit them to reflect
   the subdirectory you installed the menu system in.

2) Attempt to start the system, type PULLDWN or MENU and press enter.
   You should get a dialog box on the screen.  If you don't
   make sure step one was performed correctly.  PullDown traps all
   error conditions such as missing files etc.  If it succeeds, you will
   be presented with a dialog box requesting initialization.  Press [ENTER]
   or click the <OK> command button.  PullDown detects exactly what type
   of monitor and video card you have, and installs the .CNF file.  This
   .CNF file contains all your options such as color etc.  It is a double
   encrypted binary file, so attempting to edit it directly will only
   corrupt it.  (See TROUBLESHOOTING).  After this initialization step
   PullDown will display a sample menu system.  You will customize all
   parts of the system in step 3.  Quit the menu system and start your
   text editor.

3) EDIT PULLDWN.DEF - Edit this file with a TEXT EDITOR ONLY.  If you
   edit it with a word processor and save it, the format will be
   incorrect.  The result will be junk on the screen, or worse yet
   PullDown will not start at all.  (Always keep a backup)
   The structure and syntax of the .DEFinition file is contained in the
   header lines of the file... the example file is meant as something you
   can learn from and adapt to your needs.  Suggestions:
    * Edit the .DEF file, only changing the EDIT PULLDWN.DEF and .HLP
      options for YOUR particular path used in setup.  Within the file
      it assumes the path C:\UTILS.  Change it to your path/editor then
      restart the menu system.  Select those options to edit the .DEF
      file, exiting then takes you back to PullDown to see your result.
    * Examine BOTH the .DEF and .HLP files before you start.  This will
      show you how easy it is to add help.  IF YOU WANT TO DISABLE THE
      HELP SUBSYSTEM entirely, delete the PULLDWN.HLP file and skip step
      -3-.

4) CREATE PULLDWN.HLP - This is the HELP subsystem file.  It is a parallel
   file
   to PULLDWN.DEF in that when you press F1 for HELP in the system PullDown
   searches the .HLP file for the EXACT title heading within PULLDWN.HLP, then
   displays all lines between the heading and the end of help sign ###.
   Again, view PULLDWN.HLP before you attempt to create a new one so you
   can see the example that came with the package.  It is strongly recommended
   that you edit the .DEF file, then copy it over to form the basis of
   your help file.  You will see that the formats are different in only a
   minor way.  A detailed example with documentation follows.  Advanced users
   might want to just skip it and edit the files right away.

5) Optionally erase PULLDN3B.ZIP (Might serve as a good backup...)


  USING THE KEYBOARD, MOUSE AND MENUS
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When you start the menu system, the first menu and first selection will be
highlighted.  Using the keyboard, just press the up, down, left, right, home
and end keys to navigate.  Press [ENTER] to select, [F1] for context help, if
defined in PULLDWN.HLP, [F2] to redefine the colors, screen blank timer limit,
and defaults.  The color system is self-explanatory... [F10] saves the setup,
and [ESC] exits to the menus.  [ESC] from the main menu exits to DOS
immediately without confirmation.  The highlighted hotkeys have a dual
function.  Then pressed withOUT the ALT key held down the highlight bar moves
to that selection.  When the ALT key is also held down, the selection is
executed.  The MOUSE behaves as expected.  To get help using the mouse: Press
the left button, drag to the selection, then instead of releasing the key roll
the mouse off horizontally to the left or right.  Releasing the mouse key will
then have no effect.  Click on the [F1] tag line for context help.
Alternatively, drag off to one side and release the mouse button on the [F1]
tagline.  Note also that this technique works on the color and exit options.
It is suspected that many users will stop reading here and take off to explore
the menu system.  Enjoy!  For those who want to know more, or discover how to
register this software, the rest of the documentation details the .DEF and
.HLP file formats and presents a short but comprehensive troubleshooting
guide.


** This following is advanced....  see THE BASICS if you get confused **

  DETAILS ON PULLDWN.DEF and PULLDWN.HLP, WITH SAMPLE
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  FORMAT OF PULLDWN.DEF

  ' - Anything the menu system does not understand will be ignored,
      but ' denotes a clear comment.

  DEF keyword delimits the TOP ROW menu cuts.  As outlined

  %   Title.  If the first under a DEF (Max. 7 DEF @ 70 CHAR TOTAL) defines
      the MAIN title.... afterward subordinate titles.

  %-  Defines a draw line.  COUNTS AS A TITLE toward the 20 MAX under each

  HI=xx  Tells the menu system which letter to highlight... default is the
         first letter of the menu pick..... INVALID on the top line.

  +  Batch commands for a selection.  See documentation on maximums.  No
     practical limit to the number under each.

  Leading AND trailing blanks ignored.  Case sensitive.  Be SURE DEF is caps.

  See also: PULLDWN.HLP - the user defined HELP subsystem for PULLDWN.
  the best way to approach is to work out the .DEF file, then edit it
  to produce the .HLP file, as PullDown EXPECTS the heading of the HELP
  to be exactly the same as the title in .DEF files.... and will select
  the first occurrence of the title for help.

This sample (a portion of the actual PULLDWN.DEF on the distribution disk)
produces a simple menu that looks like.....

   Applications         Exit
 ------------------
| Quattro/Pro      |
| WordPerfect      |
|------------------|
| Harvard Graphics |
| MS Windows v3.0  |         Highlight keys not shown.....
 ------------------          This is what appears on startup...

DEF
% Applications
' This would be the top line.  NO HI= allowed.
' Of course, no "+" batch commands make any sense without %'s below
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
%Quattro/Pro
HI=0
' Note the highlight character in the first position is 0
 +echo off
 +cls
 +c:
 +cd\qpro
 +q
 +PULLWN.BAT
' Always call pulldwn.bat as last menu selection to continue into menu system
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
'0123456789012345      HiLite the P in perfect....
%Word Perfect 5.1
HI=5
 +c:
 +cd\wp51
 +wp
 +pulldwn
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
' The sole - on the following line makes the horizontal bar.
%-
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
%Harvard Graphics
 +echo off
 +cls
 +c:
 +cd\harvard
 +hg
 +pulldwn
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
%Windows v3.0
 +e:
 +cd\win
 +win3
 +pulldwn
' The BETA of Windows 3.0 looks fantastic.. but slow.
'=============================================================================
DEF
' Second menu choice across the top.  You get 8 of these max.  Falling off
' to the right means that there are too many characters total across the top
' of the menu screen.  Reduce the length of these titles to stop that from
' happening.
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
' Sample to create your own exit routine.....
DEF
%Exit
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
to DOS
HI=1
 +echo off
 +cls
 +echo Type PULLDWN [ENTER] to return to the menu system.
 +echo.
' echo. will echo out a blank line.
' you could thus make it anything....
' e.g. a special logo file etc.
'-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
%Shell to DOS
 +echo off
 +cls
 +echo Type EXIT [ENTER] to return.  (RAM OHD=3.5K)
 +echo.
 +command
 +pulldwn
'=============================================================================

Which is in fact pretty simple.  The HI commands, if absent, will result in
the first letter of the selection being the HotKey.  Pressing a HotKey is the
same as selecting it with the mouse, or with the highlight bar.  The
PULLDWN.HLP file is very simple... it is just a text file of HELP, with blocks
delimited by the EXACT titles above (only selections, not the top bar DEFs)

A sample .HLP file follows....  again a ' is a comment

Quattro/Pro
Quattro is the latest challenger to 1-2-3, and many are switching
rapidly to this system.
###

Harvard Graphics
An easy to use and relatively bulletproof graphics system
###

NOTES:
 * If you define no help for an option, PullDown pops a dialog box
   saying so.
 * The maximum line length is 69 characters, and 48 lines.
   (If you need more lines, call for a custom version.)

 * The system stops at the end of the file, 48 lines, or ###, whichever
   comes first.  The lines below the FIRST occurrence of the EXACT titles
   as defined in PULLDWN.DEF.  Be SURE not to save long lines in this
   file with a word processor.


  TROUBLESHOOTING
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You execute PULLDWN.BAT and DOS give you 'Bad Command or Filename' - Check
 your PATH definition in PULLDWN.BAT (see installation).  Or, check to be sure
 PULLDWN.BAT is in a directory that IS in your DOS path.

PullDown starts, then 'Bad Command or Filename' whizzes by when you select
 something.  Check the PULLDWN.DEF file contents for error under that
 selections.  Most likely you have a typo in there!

No menu selections:  PULLDWN.DEF is not in the same subdirectory as
 PULLDWN1.EXE, has been edited using a word processor, or does not exist.

Menu system says "no help available" but you defined help.  PULLDWN.HLP is
 not in the same subdirectory as PULLDWN1.EXE, there is a spelling error
 in the file (i.e. no match was found).

Help is whacky.  Duplicate string occurrences of the exact selection are
 possible.  If the results are unexpected, chances are the you have two of
 the same thing in the file, with the first being before the help you defined.

Help has smiling faces and bizarre characters in it.  You used a word
 processor to edit the .HLP file and saved it with control characters in
 it.  You can attempt to load the file again and save it without formatting,
 but this at times will NOT result in a file with a CR/LF at the end, which
 is what PULLDWN.HLP requires.

Help file looks OK, but truncating and weird screens are being popped in
 the help box.  You have edited the file with an editor or word processor
 that does not place a CR/LF at the end of each line.  Try QEDIT.

Menu system displays whacky results.  PULLDWN.HLP lines are too long (any
 over 69 are truncated), it was edited using a word processor, or the file
 was corrupted by some means.

PullDown starts and then displays an error message.  All error messages
 are meant to be very explicit and self-explanatory.  If you get one that you
 cannot understand, or the system just locks up, please call for technical
 support.  (Registered or not the author will try to help)

You type PULLDWN or MENU and get "Bad command or filename" with no menu
 display.  Your PULLDWN.BAT and MENU.BAT files need to be edited to
 reflect the path you installed PULLDWN1.EXE and the .DEF/.HLP files in.

Results are unpredictable.  This is caused by an omission in MENU.BAT or
 PULLDWN.BAT... the following sample is recommended in general... where
 MENUDIR is YOUR subdirectory in which you installed PullDown:

  echo off
  cls
  c:                                           <<<<< YOUR DRIVE
  cd\MENUDIR                                   <<<<< YOUR SUBDIR*
    REM ^^^^ Substitute your subdirectory here.
  pulldwn1.exe %1 %2
  IF ERRORLEVEL=1 GOTO :END
    REM PullDown generates an errorlevel code on exit and prints the
    REM error message appropriate for the condition encountered.
  temppull.bat
  :END

 * It is likely the omission of this line, pointing to the subdirectory
   PULLDWN1.EXE is in that may cause whacky results.  PULLDWN1.EXE
   creates the TEMPPULL.BAT file.  If you have TEMPPULL.BAT files
   all over your drive this is why.

PullDown starts, you select a choice, and then DON'T return to the
 menu system.  Be sure you have PULLDWN or MENU as the last command in
 every menu definition.  If that is true, then try putting the following
 BEFORE the command to start the selection in the .DEF file...
 COMMAND/C

 See the sample selection for Magellan....  some programs "clear the stack"
 which means that although you execute TEMPPULL.BAT, DOS cannot find
 the batch file on exit from the application.  The overhead for invoking
 the second command.com by using command/c is small.

Fatal Error at ####:#### Call for tech support.  Write down the error message.

More help.  Call the tech support numbers shown in TECH SUPPORT sections
 that follow.

 REQUIREMENTS:
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256K Available RAM, DOS 3.xx (Untested under DOS 2.xx), MS or Compatible
mouse optional.  Disk space requirements will vary depending upon the
size of the user-defined files.  Tested on: Zenith Z series, CompuAdd,
Compaq DeskPro and Portables, IBM PS/2 Models 30-70 A21, IBM AT, Austin,
and IBM PC.  If the .EXE fails to start or locks your system, please
notify the author.

  FILES
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PULLDWN  DEF  .......................... User-Defined menu selections
PULLDWN  HLP  .......................... User-Defined Help for menu selections
PULLDWN  BAT  .......................... Batch file to start menu system 1/2
MENU     BAT  .......................... Batch file to start menu system 2/2
PULLDN3B DOC  .......................... Documentation
PULLDWN  REG  .......................... Registration Help Screen
REGFORM  DOC  .......................... Registration mailer
PULLDWN1 EXE  .......................... Main .EXE to run system
P286     EXE  .......................... 80286+ specific version (Reg only)

Command to start PullDown is:
PULLDWN [REGISTER] [HELP] [/?] or
MENU [REGISTER] [HELP] [/?]


  REGISTRATION
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The flat registration fee is $20 per copy, per machine.  Commercial operations
are explicitly restrained from using this software in the unregistered state.
Non-profit organizations may apply for a reduced registration fee.
Individuals are bound by the unwritten "shareware" trail/registration
tradition.  Please consider supporting the shareware you use and enjoy, it
keeps the hobbyist going!!

Print the form REGFORM.DOC, fill it out, and send it to:

  MicroDynamics Development
  1445 Mensch Lane
  Gilbertsville, PA  19525

You will receive in the mail a valid registration number and name.  To
validate your registration and enable advanced features simply
start the menu system in a slightly different way by following the
usual command with the word REGISTER.  A dialog box will appear requesting
your name and registration number. Type EXACTLY what appears on the return
form as the algorithm to register your copy depends upon your name.

An authorized dealer/consultant can perform all of the registration for you
on-site and upon installation.  You then remit through your representative.

WHERE TO CALL FOR HELP:
MicroDynamics Development consists of one person, Sam Horton, and you can
reach him on the following BBS lines:

 * MicroDynamics Technical Support Conference #5, RunWay BBS
   (215)-399-1328 [or (215)-399-9590 HST Private Node upon registration]
   Enter the BBS by logging on and then type J;5 [ENTER]

 * GEnie: Mail address S.HORTON1
 * CompuServe: Coming soon
 * EXEC-PC (Subscription BBS, 100 Lines) (414)-789-4210
 * Programmer's Corner (301)-596-1180 HST/2400 roll, 3 lines
                       (301)-995-3744 v.32 9600, 3 lines
 * DelChes BBS System  (215)-363-6625, Requires Mail-in registration, no fee.

Unless otherwise noted above, leave a message for SAM HORTON and your
questions will be handled promptly.  Dealer/Consultant agreements with
fee to dealer available.  Call or write for details.

  OTHER SOFTWARE
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MicroDynamics also offers XCONFIG, a menu-driven multiple boot control
utility as FREEWARE (Public Domain).   An update offered as shareware will
be enhanced significantly.  Coming later in 1990: ZipPak/Pro, a PKZIP(tm)
shell of considerable power.  AutoHelp.BAS, a subprogram available for
the QB/QBX programmer who owns DIALOGIC from Dialog Software.  (AutoHelp
is used to pop the user-defined help to the screen in PullDown v1.00+)
AutoHelp is a commercial product.  Write for a demo copy.

  THANKS
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To all those who encouraged the development of PullDown..........  and
especially to those who registered it!

  LICENSE
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SHAREWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ACCEPTED BY YOUR USE:  As a non-commercial
private user you are permitted to use/evaluate this product at no charge
for a period of 30 days.  At the end of that period, if you feel that this
work has some value to you, please consider a donation of $20 to register
the product.

Commercial business users are restrained from using the product in the
unregistered state under ALL circumstances.

Contributing BETA TEST sites receive free registrations for their efforts.

DISTRIBUTION:  PullDown v1.11 MUST be distributed in its original, unmodified
form on only public-access BBS systems.  Any distribution for remuneration
beyond the cost of the diskette/mailing is strictly forbidden without the
written permission of MicroDynamics and the author.  User group demo
and distribution for member donation excepted.  Consultants/Dealers can
obtain an on-site registration system upon acceptance of the "Dealer"
agreement obtained from MicroDynamics.

  CREDIT WHERE DUE
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PKZIP(tm) PKWARE, INC 1990
WordPerfect(tm) WordPerfect Corp 1981-1990
MS/Microsoft MS Word et al (c) Microsoft Corp. 1980-1990
Quattro/Pro(tm) Borland International
Harvard Graphics (c) 1988-1990 SPC
3270 Emulation Spec (c) IBM, PE2/PE3 (c) 1984-1990 IBM
And the others I might have forgotten: Please don't sue me! <grin>

Follow the motto of shareware, ENJOY!!!
slh
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