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This file contains the documentation for SideArm as found on this
system. This version is a public domain release version which
does not have all of the features of the full SideArm system.
Below is a description of the full SideArm program with ordering
instruction. Following that is the documentation for this
version of SideArm.
S I D E A R M (full version)
SideArm is a pop-up type program system for use with the CP/M
based Kaypro brand computers. Once SideArm is installed into
your computer you may access its many features with a single
keystroke, regardless of what type of application you are
currently running in. You can access the calculator, ascii
table, notepad, file editor, phone book, and reference chart at
any time from any other program. There is no need to exit your
application to use SideArm. When activated, SideArm displays its
own menu on the screen from which you select the function you
want. When finished with that function SideArm exits, restores
the screen exactly as it was before entering and you return to
your application as if nothing had happened.
The SideArm calculator resembles a hand held calculator with both
decimal and hexadecimal math functions plus bit-wise logical
operations. The ascii table displays the ascii character set and
equivalent hex, decimal and octal numbers. Both the notepad and
file editor feature a 50 line edit buffer with the same character
editing commands of WordStar plus the ability to import screen
data into the buffer and also to print the buffer. The phone
book and reference chart both offer free format storage of
information using the same commands as the notepad.
SideArm version 1.2 is now available for both the newer Kaypro
computers as well as the older models which do not have a non-
glare screen and graphics. Both configurations are bundled into
one package with an easy to use installation program to allow
SideArm to be used on either type of Kaypro.
SideArm comes complete with a program disk and users manual with
operating instructions. Get your copy of SideArm today - you
won't regret it.
Copy Protected version for all CP/M Kaypros $ 19.95
Not Copy Protected version for all CP/M Kaypros $ 34.95
To order your copy of SideArm send check or money order for
amount of desired version along with Kaypro model number to:
C.D.B. Software
2178 Grand Blvd.
Schenectady, N.Y. 12309
New York State residents please add local sales tax.
Shipping within the U.S. is free, outside U.S. add $ 3.00
S I D E A R M (public domain release)
This version of SideArm has two of the six features found in the
full version of SideArm. This release has an Ascii Table and a
limited Notepad. The Notepad only has half of the buffer space
as the full version. This version of SideArm is only for the NEW
Kaypro's. These are the ones with graphic, non-glare screens.
If you have an earlier model Kaypro read the end of this document
file for availability of a version for your machine.
The purpose of this release is to provide a subset of features
which are both usable and useful and can be used without
purchasing SideArm. It also gives an excellent idea of how the
full version SideArm works and looks without having to purchase a
copy first.
Downloading SideArm:
To download this version of SideArm you need to down load four
files using a communications program which offers a download
protocol compatible with Compuserve, such as the XMODEM protocol.
You should download and rename the following files:
Compuserve New Name after
Name Download
SANCOM.BIN The SideArm loader program SIDEARM.COM
SANOVL.BIN The SideArm overlay SIDEARM.OVL
NOTE.SA A sample notepad file NOTE.SA
SIDEAM.DOC This documentation file SIDEARM.DOC
Installing SideArm:
These four files should be placed on a working diskette in Drive
A. If you have a hard disk they should be placed in User 0,
Drive A. You may then run SideArm by typing SIDEARM <RETURN>.
You will see the SideArm loader message display and then will be
returned to the A> prompt. SideArm is now loaded and you load
and run the application you wish to run, such as WordStar, as
normal. When you want to call up SideArm hold the CTRL key and
type a \ (known as control \ or ^\). You will then see the
SideArm main menu with all of the SideArm features.
The only features available are the Ascii Table and the Notepad.
You may select the feature you want by typing the first letter of
the option. For example, type a 'C' for the calculator. The
full calculator option is not available but the calculator screen
will load to show you the features available. The Ascii table
simply displays the Ascii character set and numeric equivalents.
You may scan up or down the chart by pressing the U or D keys.
To return to the main menu press the ESC key.
You may select the Notepad option by pressing the N key. This
will load the file NOTE.SA and display it on the bottom of the
screen. The notepad commands are similar to WordStar and are as
follows:
Cursor movement commands:
^D Character right ^E Line up
^S Character left ^X Line down
^R Page up
^C Page down
Delete commands:
DEL Delete character left ^Y Delete entire edit buffer
^G Delete character right
Misc. commands:
<RETURN> New line ESC Exit and save edit buffer
^P Print notepad buffer ^Q Exit to menu without save
^I Import screen buffer
The features in this version are the same as in the full version
of SideArm except the full version notepad has twice the space in
the edit buffer. The full version also has a calculator, phone
book, file editor and reference chart.
A more complete installation of this public domain version is
available from C.D.B. Software for $5.00. This disk contains
versions for both new and old Kaypros plus a menu driven
installation program. The full version of SideArm is also
available in a copy protected version for $19.95 and in a not
copy protected version for $34.95. The full version contains all
six features, comes with a menu driven installation program and a
twenty page printed user's manual.
Disclaimer:
C.D.B. Software or any person associated with this product shall
not be held liable for any indirect, special or consequential
damages resulting from the use of this product.
The customer is advised to test the software thoroughly before
relying upon it or using it in connection with any valuable data.
C.D.B. Software
2178 Grand Blvd.
Schenectady, N.Y. 12309