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- This is ALL YOU NEED to begin using inform-Z (tm) right NOW!
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- Thank you for trying inform-Z ((tm) pronounced "informs").
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- We believe inform-Z is the most flexible, easy-to-use forms
- program available. We've put enormous amounts of time into
- ensuring that it has the features you need, and that it works
- in a simple, logical way (with easy to remember commands).
- You'll be amazed at how delightful it is to use, and how
- easily and quickly you'll be able to accomplish things.
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- We asked you to "read this first" because, if you do, you
- may NEVER HAVE TO CONSULT THE MANUAL. Why? Because this
- brief introduction will explain all you need to know to
- run inform-Z' "LESSON FORMS."
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- * inform-Z includes a series of lesson forms which demonstrate
- how to use almost every feature of inform-Z.
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- * If you go through each lesson form in order, you'll find that:
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- - You'll very quickly learn how to use inform-Z. And you'll
- learn more quickly than if you started with the manual
- since you'll be able to see things happen.
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- - You may never need to print or read the manual (okay,
- so maybe you'll have to look up a few details).
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- - When you do consult the manual, it'll make much more sense
- since you'll already be familiar with what we're explaining.
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- LESSON FORMS
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- You'll find about 15-20 lesson forms here.
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- * Lessons numbered 1-19 (ie., lesson1.pff to lesson19.pff)
- explain the basics. (Note: There may NOT be 19 lessons;
- but we reserved 1-19 for the basics.)
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- Lessons 1-19 will show you how to:
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- - Draw boxes and lines
- - Add text
- - Shade, erase, copy and move areas
- - Add Big! Fonts
- - Preview forms
- - and more
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- * Lessons 20 and beyond (eg., lesson20.pff) explain inform-Z'
- advanced features:
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- - How to automate forms with edit fields, formulas, dates,
- time-stamps, sequence numbers, etc.
- - How to use inform-Z' extensive "printer management" features.
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