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MATH-SHOP 3
(Decimals)
Copyright 1991
by
Jack C Webb
P.O. Box 357
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439-0357
All Rights Reserved
1
INTRODUCTION
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MATH-SHOP 3 is a program to generate worksheets of math problems
suitable for home or school use. The program is menu driven with next
key prompting and a help menu selection. Problems can be generated
in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using decimal
numbers. The number of digits and the range of numbers used for the
digits is user selectable, as is the number of problems on a page. The
problems are generated randomly within the ranges selected. Up to five
sheets can be printed at a time with an option to print answer sheets.
The format for a work sheet can be saved and recalled later to print
additional worksheets.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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IBM compatible PC,XT or AT
256K min. memory
Any display adapter
1 floppy drive and/or hard drive
MATH-SHOP 3 will work on a floppy only system
DISCLAIMER
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This program is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind either
expressed or implied, including any warranties of merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. No liability shall be assumed
for any damages whether direct, incidental or consequential from a
failure of this program to operate in the manner desired by the user.
REGISTRATION
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MATH-SHOP 3 is a shareware program and you are encouraged to try it
out and make copies for friends. If you like the program and continue
to use it, you are requested to register your copy. A registration form
is included in the file REGISTER.TXT. You can print the form by typing
REGISTER at the DOS prompt. Shareware distribution is subject to the
following conditions.
MATH-SHOP 3 must be distributed in unmodified form, including all
files on this disk.
MATH-SHOP 3 may not be distributed with any other product without
prior written permission.
No fee other than a disk distribution fee not to exceed $5.00 may
be charged for MATH-SHOP 3.
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GETTING STARTED
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You should have the following files on your shareware disk.
1. MTHSHP3.DOC - this file
2. PRNTDOC3.BAT - batch file to print this file
3. MTHSHP3.EXE - the main program
3. MTHSHP3.DAT - data file in which saved formats are
stored. Initially contains sample files
4. MTHSHP3.PR1 - file containing control codes for
printer 1 (Default Epson LX-800)
4. MTHSHP3.PR2 - file containing control codes for
printer 2 (Default HP Laserjet)
5. REGISTER.TXT - file containing registration form
6. REGISTER.BAT - batch file to print registration form
This documentation file can be printed by typing the following at the
the DOS prompt.
PRNTDOC3 <RET>
The main program and the printer and data files must be in the same
directory (on the same disk) to run. To run just type:
MTHSHP3 <RET>
MENU SYSTEM
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MATH-SHOP 3 is a menu driven program. By just following the prompts
you should be able to run the program with no problems. The following
documentation will supplement the program menu help information.
WORKSHEETS
Create - allows worksheets to be created. This worksheets can
be printed and/or the format can be saved using a
user defined name with up to 20 keyboard characters.
Recall - allows saved worksheet formats to be recalled and
used to print worksheets. The saved formats can be
viewed, renamed, or deleted. The list of formats can
be sorted by name or type (addition, subtraction,
multiplication or division).
FILES
Load data file - allows MTHSHP3.DAT data file to be loaded from a
floppy disk to the default directory on a hard
drive.
Backup data file - allows data file to stored on a floppy disk.
The Files menu option does not allow a directory path to be input,
therefore the data file must be in the default drive (the one the
program is started from). The data file is accessed from the default
directory as needed, which is when storing new formats or recalling
old ones. The program will look for the data file and if it does not
exist in the default directory it will be created.
When running from a floppy disk the data file will be stored on the
same disk as the program. To keep the data file on a separate disk,
start the program and then replace it with a another disk before any
format stores or recalls are made.
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UTILITYS
1Printer and - allows control of selected printer functions. The
2Printer files can be edited to accomodate other printers.
The format in the files must be maintained and the
command codes must be in decimal format. The files
can have up to 12 functions and up to 30 decimal
codes per function. Each function name can be up to
15 characters long and the first letter must be
unique. The menu box will be sized accordingly.
The program will look for the files in the default
drive and create them if they are not found using the
default printers Epson LX-800 and HP Laserjet. So if
the files become corrupted while editing delete them
and they will be recreated.
The program uses a 66 line page with no margins for
spacing. The program should print on most Epson
compatibles without using the printer functions.
If your printer has a default top or bottom margin
then it will be necessary to use the printer codes
to reset these to zero. The printer files are also
useful to select functions like NLQ or bold printing.
A problem arises with Laserjets due to the default
settings having a top margin. 2Printer was included
to cover this situation and the <Set Page> option will
set up the printer correctly and must be used before
printing worksheets. Also the last page will not be
ejected and Form Feed on the menu or printer can be
used to accomplish this.