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- This is the HQ-FAX Conversion screen help file.
- Copyright (c) 1993 by HTF Consulting
-
- The DOS command sequence "Type HQFAX.hlp | more"
- is used to present this help file. Any key will exit help at the end.
-
- =========================== Function Keys =====================================
- <F1> entered with the cursor in the ECL field or the FNT field or the PCX
- field, will produce a list of ECL or FNT or PCX files respectively. The ECL
- field must have a directory name in it, not a file name or partial file name.
- <F1> entered with the cursor in any other field will produce this help file.
-
- <F2> indicates you are ready to proceed with the conversion and view or send.
-
- <F3> allows you to verify your input fields before proceeding.
-
- <F7> indicates that you wish to prepare and/or send a cover sheet.
-
- <F9> restores the latest screen data from disk in case you have made a mess.
-
- <F10> saves the current screen data to disk. Data will NOT be saved otherwise!
-
- <ESC> exits the program.
- ========================= FIELD INPUTS =======================================
- EPSON FILE: Enter the name of an Epson Control Language file which you have
- printed to disk from your word processor. It must have the ".ECL" extension.
-
- FONT: Enter the name of your chosen default font. This font will only replace
- the draft font. Any change of font in the ECL file will override this choice.
-
- FAX FILE(S): Enter the directory and file name(s) for the FAX images. Use the
- '*' to indicate the same name as the ECL file.
-
- FORM FILE: Enter the name of a PCX file which you wish to use as a pre-printed
- form or custom stationary. This is optional.
-
- PAGE RANGE: Enter a page range that you want converted, EX: 01-10. Optional
-
- VIEW: Enter 'y', 'p' or 't'. Either 'y' or 't' present a "text view" of the
- image, convenient for reading. 'P' presents a wide (pixel-for-pixel) view.
-
- SEND TO: Enter the complete phone number you wish to FAX to. This may include
- a leading '9' or a Long Distance account number. See the section on sending
- FAXes in the HQ-FAX User manual as well as your modem documentation.
-
- OPTIONS: Enter any send command options provided by your modem software, such
- as a recipient list or a schedule time. See your modem documentation.
- ================= OUTPUT FORMATTING OPTIONS ================================
- [B]OLD//[R]EVERSE: Enter 'b' or 'r' to have Double-print control codes in the
- ECL file interpreted as (B)oldface or (R)everse-video. This is optional.
-
- [C]ONTIGUOUS//[M]ANY: Enter 'c' to produce one long image without page breaks.
- Enter 'm' to produce many files (one per page). This is optional.
-
- MODEM SOFTWARE//IMAGE FORMAT. Indicate your modem product if you wish to send
- or an image format if you just want to produce image(s).
- Modem products are: BF(Bitfax), CP(Complete PC), FR(Frecom), QL(Quick-Link)
- Image formats are: 00=No header(Huffman), DC=DCX, PC=PCX, TB=TIFF(b),
- TF=TIFF(f),TU=TIF(b)Uncmp. THIS FIELD IS REQUIRED
-
- PAGE DIMENSIONS: Enter the page size you wish. Optional - default is "NA".
-
- PAGE MARGINS: Enter an extra left margin in 100's of an inch. This is optional.
-
- REVRS-VIDEO char: Enter a special character to be interpreted as turning on or
- off Reverse-video. This is optional.
-
- LANDSCAPE MODE: If this option is available, enter 'y' or 'n'. This is optional
- REVIEW CONVERSION PROCEDURE: See the HQ-FAX User manual. This is optional.