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Menu Master 2.0
The Disk Access Menu System of Choice
This program MUST run from the C: drive any attempt to
change that would corrupt the program after installation to run
the program simply type "MM" <ENTER>
Menu Master has a number of Data and files Please don't make
any attempt to alter these files it will corrupt the program and
there is a good chance it could result in damage to the hard
drive or The processor itself.
After the installation is complete start Menu Master now you
can configure it this is a simple process complete instructions
follow in this DOC. This program is distributed fully
functional, it is NOT crippled in any way nor does it include any
NAGware screens, it simply has one shareware screen at the start
of the program. The Registered version does have a couple of
features not included in the shareware version, the lack of
these features does not inhibit the program but with them
the operation is greatly enhanced.
You are free to try Menu Master for 30 days, if you find it
useful and wish to continue using it you must register. The
single user cost is $75 (commercial programs that are comparable
average $215 and don't have all the features included in Menu
Master) Commercial and Site license's are available. See
REGISTER.DOC for more information.
Program Customizing
This is where you will set up the Security information,
ScreenBlanking, Etc. The options are as follows:
[A] Customize Main Menu
[B] Customize Sub Menus
[C] Return to Nsdmenu
****NOTE****
The Title of the Customizing menu says Menu Master 3.0
this is not an error its the third addition of the customizing
menu (Menu Master 1.0 had a second release of CUSTOM.EXE) and
rather confuse myself I named this on release 3.0.
Customizing Main Menu
The screen opens up to a listing of the current Main menu
listings [A] through [Z], Menu Master has 26 Main Menu Items
each with 26 Sub Menu Listings, each Main Menu Item can have a
separate Password, This is the first part of the Menu Master
Security Envelope, ALL Passwords, Names, and Project Numbers are
case sensitive, for example if you used PassWord for Item A when
prompted PAssword, password, PASSWORD, or any combination other
then PassWord would fail and the user would be denied access.
Each Item field is 20 Characters long and each Password
field is 8 characters long. Item Names and passwords may be any
length up to the maximum for each.
To edit the Main Menu Listings you are prompted to select an
Item to edit upon selection the cursor will move to the field for
that item simply type in the description and press <ENTER> the
cursor will then move to the password field for that Item if you
do not wish to have a password simply press <ENTER>. You will
then be prompted to Save Changes (if you goofed select <N>o and
the original information will be restored). When you have
finished press <ESC> to return to the Configuration Menu.
**NOTE** If you wish to Delete an Item from the Menu Select the
Item letter and press <ENTER> twice then <Y>es to save changes
this will blank out the field.
****NOTE**** DO NOT Skip an Item Menu Master stops checking at
the first Blank Menu Item. if you Skip on the rest will be
ignored.
Customize Sub Menus
The first screen you see will prompt you for the Item to
edit. It will only list Items that contain descriptions in the
Main Menu. After selecting the Item to edit the Sub Menu Item
screen will open, here you are prompted for the Item to edit, as
with the Main Menu Configuration you select the Item letter and
are brought to the field. The Sub Menu Items are listed in
groups of 8, A through H, I through P, Q through X, and Y & Z.
to move from one part of the list to the next use the <PAGE UP>
and
<PAGE DOWN> Keys. The Drive, Directory, and File Name fields
must contain Valid information Menu Master will check for the
existence of each as they are entered, future releases will be
equipped to search for drives, directories, and files, display
them and prompt you to select from the list however that is not
yet a feature so it is advisable that you write down the drive,
directory, and file name of the programs you wish to add to the
menu. If the Main Menu Item is a group of programs then here is
where you list the individual files.
Example: Main Menu Item A is Utilities
The Sub Menu list for Utilities is
A Nortons Disk Doctor ■C Utils NDD.EXE
B PC SecureΦ C Utils PCSECURE.EXE
C Nortons Speed Disk ■C Utils SD.EXE
If the Main Menu Item is a single program with Multiple running
modes then you can use the Parameter field to define each.
Example: Main Menu Item B is Windows 3.0
The Sub Menu list for Windows 3.0 is
A Windows Standard C Windows WIN.COM /s
B Windows Real C Windows WIN.COM /r
C Windows Enhanced C Windows WIN.COM
If the Main Menu Item is a single program with only one running
mode then you still must fill in the Item Name field Menu Master
ignores blank fields.
**NOTE** It is not necessary to know the extension of then file
simply the name you type in to run it for example if you type
"win" in the file name for Windows Menu Master will scan for
then file in the designated and return with "WIN.COM" if you have
selected the right directory.
***NOTE**** DO NOT Skip an Item Menu Master stops checking at the
first Blank Menu Item. if you Skip on the rest will be ignored.
Windows is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.
■ Nortons Disk Doctor and Nortons Speed Disk are registered trade
marks of Peter Norton.
Φ PCSecure is a registered trade mark of Central Point Software
Inc.
Menu Master Configuration
This is the next phase of the Menu Master Security Envelope,
here is where you set the Passwords for various functions, Create
and edit the Valid User Names and Project Numbers, Turn on User
Validation and or Project Number Validation, and Set the Screen
Blanking time.
Password for Menu Customizing:
Password for Menu Configuration:
Password for DOS Shell:
Password for Exit to DOS:
When any of these fields contains a Password, Users will be
prompted for it prior to being allowed to go to the function.
Valid User Name Checking: [ON/OFF]
Valid Project Number Checking: [ON/OFF]
When these options are on Upon startup or after Log off Users
will be prompted to enter a Valid Name and or Project Number.
***NOTE*** If there are no Names and or no Numbers listed any
name and or number will be accepted.
Screen Blanking set (in min) for: [5]
Menu Master comes with a Screen Blanking option to prevent
burn-in. The range for this option is 0 (off) to 30 minutes.
If the program remains idle for that period of time the screen is
cleared and a little Menu Master sign flashes about the screen in
random colors and locations until a key is pressed.
***NOTE*** If the User Validation and or Project Number
Validation are on then Menu Master automatically Logs off
requiring users to enter a Valid Name and or Number to Regain
access to the Menu Master Main Menu, for this reason if you are
using the Validation option(s) it is recommended that you do NOT
turn off the Screen Blanking.
Valid Name(s) Number(s) List:
This option is only available when one of the Validation checking
Options if ON.
When selected a window appears prompting you to
Modify N(a)mes / Project N(u)mbers Lists
Select "A" for Names or "U" for Project Numbers
Menu Master Allows for 20 Valid Names and 20 Valid Project
Numbers 8 characters each.
***NOTE*** Any Valid Name and or Number from the List will be
accepted.
That about does it for setting up and configuring running
the program itself is as simple as a keystroke. I wrote this
program for myself originally because at the time there were no
decent ones out there and improved it when my kids started
getting older to protect my computer and software. I have since
installed it in several office's Because of its security. I am
aware that the price is a little high as shareware goes but
considering that the closest competitor in commercial software
sells theirs for $ 260.00, I feel that Menu Master is worth the
$ 75.00 I am asking. Once you start using it I think you will
agree.
Philip Ward
Legal Junk
This program is distributed as Shareware. There are no
warranties suggested or implied. The program is presented as-is.
Neither Nytech Software Design or Philip Ward can be held liable
for any loss of data, time, or money or and damage that may occur
as a result of use or inability to use this program.