<+C><+!>SAM<-!> was developed in response to the weakest element in what is otherwise a wonderful word processing package.
<+!>Ami Pro's file manager is a wimp.<-!> You can find the files... and view the descriptions... but launch Ami Pro with the file... or launch a new file from within Ami Pro. NO WAY! Never could figure out why they didn't add launching capabilities to the f
ile manager, so we did... and added fast paths to allow you speedy access to your most used
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<+C><+!>USER NOTES:<-!>
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<+C><:#1200,9360><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,><+!>1. File Descriptions and How to Use Them<-!>. You can add lengthy descriptions to your Ami Pro documents by using the "File" menu and choosing "Doc Info". Just type in a description and whenever you view the file with SAM, yo
u will be able to see the description of that file and all others in the directory at the same time. This makes it much easier to track files than just trying to remember those cryptic 8-letter DOS file names.
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<+C><:#240,9360><+!><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>2. Launching A Document.<-!> To launch an Ami Pro document in SAM, just
@Bullet 1@<+C><:#240,9360><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>double-click on the file name
@Bullet 1@<+C><:#240,9360><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>highlight the filename and click on the
<+!>Launch <-!>button
@Bullet 1@<+C><:#240,9360><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>highlight the filename and hit the enter key on your keyboard
@Bullet 1@<+C><:#720,9360><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>if you want SAM to quit when you launch a file, just use the /exit switch at the SAM command line when you launch SAM. A typical file manager entry might look like this... SAM.EXE /exit. Without the /exit switch, SAM will stay aro
und after you launch a file.
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<+C><:#480,9360><+!><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>3. File Functions.<-!> In addition to launching files with SAM you can rename, move and delete Ami Pro document files. Just click on the appropriate SAM button and follow the prompts.
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<+C><:#720,9360><+!><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>4. Fast Paths.<-!> With FAST PATHS you can zoom around to your favorite directories. To set-up the fast paths, click on the
<+!>Setup <-!>item in the SAM menu bar and fill-in your favorite directories and their descriptive names.
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<+C><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>And NOW... <+"><+!>SAM is Ami Pro aware<-!><-"><+"><+!>!
<-!><-"><:f><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>Just launch SAM via the enclosed Ami Pro macro and you can use SAM from within Ami Pro. It will open the selected file within your existing copy of the program.. (TO USE SAM FROM WITHIN AMI PRO YOU MUST LAUNCH SAM VIA
THE ENCLOSED MACRO... SAM.SMM. <+">Put SAM.SMM in your Ami Pro macro directory.<-"> USE THE AMI PRO MACRO PLAYBACK OR ATTACH THE SAM.SMM MACRO TO A SMARTICON FOR EASY USE.)
<:f><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>SAM will work fine when launched outside of Ami Pro, but will always open a new copy of the Ami Pro program.
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<+C><:#240,9360><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,>Enjoy... and if you like it... please send $5.00 for coffee and no-doze money to:
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<+C><:#240,9360><:f200,2Bookman Old Style,><+!>Ron Burley<-!>
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