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╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
╟────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢
║ Documentation for U.S. Constitution - Version 2.01 ║
╟────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
┌───────────────────┐
│ Keyboard Template │
└───────────────────┘
Help documentation F1 To Find text (Locate text) ALT-S
Save the Current file F2 Repeat search for next occurrence ALT-N
Open a saved file F3 To Exit the program to DOS ALT-X
Constitution (Complete) F4
Amendments (Complete) F5
Zoom the current window Ctrl-F4
Cut selected text Shift-Del Size a current window Ctrl-F5
Copy selected text Shift-Ins Close the current window Alt-F3
Paste selected text Alt-P Screen Saver F9
┌────────────────────┐
Ctrl-Page Down goes to bottom of the document │ Please do not make │
Ctrl-Page Up goes to top of the document │ illegal copies. │
└────────────────────┘
┌───────────────────────┐
│ Documentation Outline │
└───────────────────────┘
Program Unique Search term
Topic Press Alt-S then Enter
Program Description................................................... POD
Revision of program................................................... ROP
New features of version 2.0........................................... FET
System Requirements................................................... RQM
Software Disclaimer - License......................................... DIL
Distribution.......................................................... DTB
What do you get as a registered user?................................. RUS
Program Legend (Menu and Text)........................................ LND
U.S. Constitution Version 2.01 (Main Screen).......................... MAS
Text Window (Editor and Viewer)....................................... TWV
Editing the data files for your usage................................. EDF
Adding other documents to your program................................ AOD
Upper menu choices.................................................... UMC
Lower menu choices.................................................... LMC
Program Installation or execution..................................... PIO
Editing the U.S. Constitution configuration file...................... ECF
Packing list.......................................................... PLS
Technical Support (Help document)..................................... TSP
┌───────────────────────────┐
│ Program Description - POD │
└───────────────────────────┘
The U.S. Constitution is used to help anyone that is interested in
learning more about the U.S. Constitution and other great documents. Also,
great for students, teachers, lawyers, and others that are interested in
having the constitution at a moments notice. The best part of this program
is the fact that this you can have easy and quick reference to almost any
part of the constitution or other important legal documents. You can either
view them on the screen or go straight to the printer. The print screen and
other keyboard functions work inside of the program. This program offers
sound the internal speaker of your computer will be adequate. This program
is the upgraded version for U.S. Constitution version 1.1 or 1.1b. The
upgraded version of this program offers many different features that version
1.1 or 1.1b did not offer:
┌───────────────────────────┐
│ Revision of program - ROP │
└───────────────────────────┘
1.0 - January 1, 1991
First beta release (never released public)
1.1 - March 3, 1991
First public release (worked on color monitors only)
1.1b - April 22, 1991
Second public release upgrade
Fixed several errors in monitors and program
2.0 - May 19, 1993
Program was totally re-written from bottom up
Third public release (see below for new features)
2.01 - September 1, 1993
Upgrade to (Version 2.0) the documents were fixed for several errors
there was no change in the main program. Enhanced help screen with
ability to search for topic easier.
┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ New features for version 2.0 - FET │
└────────────────────────────────────┘
Mouse support
Video compatibility (Monochrome, Mono-VGA, VGA, CGA)
Dos Shell to shell to DOS and keep program in memory
Ability to search for keyword or phrase
Ability to view one or more windows at the same time
Built in text editor to edit and save custom information files
Landmark (History) court cases
Monroe Doctrine
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Emancipation Proclamation
The United States Flag (Information and flag)
Declaration of Independence
Pop-up outlines on the Constitution and Constitutional Amendments
Information on primary framers and people that made up the constitution
┌───────────────────────────┐
│ System Requirements - RQM │
└───────────────────────────┘
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ United Stated Constitution will run on an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/x, or 100% │
│ compatible with a 8088-86, 286, 386, or 486 processor, 550k bytes free │
│ drive space, 640k of base RAM memory, and DOS 3.3 to DOS 6. A mouse is │
│ recommended but is not required. The U.S. Constitution version 2.01 will │
│ support most monitors including CGA, EGA, VGA, SVGA, or monochrome. And │
│ 550,000 of free drive space or greater is also required. │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Software Disclaimer - License - DIL │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
This Software is provided "As is," there are no warranties, expressed
or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchant ability and fitness for a particular purpose, and all such
warranties are expressly and specifically disclaimed. Neither production
software nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production,
or delivery of this software shall be liable for any direct, indirect,
consequential, or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to
use such software even if production software has been advised of the
possibility of such damages of claims. Any reproduction of this software
other then specified below, without the written consent of the author is
forbidden and prohibited by law.
Once you register this software only one computer or user is licensed to
this program per license. A network can be used but each PC that is using
the program must have it's own license. For example if you have a network
and there are 15 PC's that use this program then you need to purchase 15
copies at $5.00 per copy (plus any tax). You are allowed to make copies of
this program for a backup for your own personal use.
┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Distribution of this program - DTB │
└────────────────────────────────────┘
Feel free to distribute this program on a free basis. Distribution includes
BBS's, making copies for friends to preview, and any other way of spreading
this program around. Providing that you distribute all of the files that
came with the original version of the program. Please delete the file
called USCONS.CFG this file contains the password for the registered user.
The file USCONS.DIZ gives a description of the program to give for a Sysop
of a BBS. Please include all files if you use compression then call the
file USCON201.[zip,arj,arc] or whatever compression you are using. See the
packing list below for a list of all files to distribute.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ What do you get as a registered user? - RUS │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
This program is a shareware program. Shareware is user supported software.
Shareware is software that enables you to use before you buy, allowing you
to make a fail safe investment in you software selection. Shareware is
good for thirty (30) days after you first use the program for the first
time. Shareware allows the user to download from the comfort of their own
computer usually not having to leave your house. As the programmer of this
software program, I am offering this program for a small fee of $5.00
(plus any tax) to help cover some of the programming cost. This
registration fee is very nominal for the cost of other programs of
comparable value. Please register this program.
(1) Information on other programs from Production Software.
(2) Supporting the Shareware concept and Production Software.
(3) The password to change Un-Registered Version to Registered Version.
First Screen - Un-Registered Version to you Name or Company
Screen Saver - Un-Registered Version to Registered Version
Closing Screen - The Address and beep will disappear
(4) Information on Upgrades, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support.
Thank You! (For Supporting Production Software)
┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Program Legend (Menu and Text) - LND │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ * this symbol means that this option can be changed, edited, and │
│ saved changes will remain permanent. This is required to run a │
│ search. │
│ │
│ [ ] this symbol means that the definition or additional │
│ information to this word found in the brace is found in │
│ the dictionary under the Reference menu selection. │
│ │
│ ( ) this symbol means that this is what you are instructed to │
│ type exactly as seen in the braces. │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ U.S. Constitution Version 2.01 (Main Screen) - MAS │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [F1 Help] [F2 Save] [F3 Open] [F4 Constitution] [F5 Amendments] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Menu Selection
To select the program menu choose one of the following commands.
Using the Mouse
Click once on the area that you wish to select at the top of screen.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Using the Keyboard
Press the F10 key then arrow key to selected menu choice then press enter.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Press the ALT-[F] key for File menu
Press the ALT-[E] key for Edit menu
Press the ALT-[C] key for Constitution menu
Press the ALT-[A] key for Amendments menu
Press the ALT-[D] key for Documents menu
Press the ALT-[R] key for Reference menu
Press the ALT-[W] key for Window menu
Press the ALT-[H] key for Help menu
(the area that you select must be red)
┌───────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Text Window (Editor and Viewer) - TWV │
└───────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────── This will close the current
│ window or type [Alt+F3].
│ ┌──── The current directory and filename
│ │ that is open.
╔═[]═══════════════════════ C:\USCONS\FILENAME ═══════════════════════[]═╗
║_ │ ║
║└──── the cursor Minimize or Maximize ───┘ ║
║ (Press the Insert key for typeover) ║
║ This is the location of ─────>
║ where your current position is ║
║ in relation to the entire document ║
║ ║
║ <─────────────────────────── [Text Window] ───────────────────────────> ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ┌─── Current position of the cursor ║
║ │ ║
╚═══1:1════════╝
│ │ (Mouse) (Mouse) │
│ └────── scroll to the left scroll to the right ────┘
│
└────── This symbol will appear if the text has been edited
and the changes have not yet been saved.
┌────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Editing the data files for usage - EDF │
└────────────────────────────────────────┘
You can edit the data files for your own personal use. You might want to
do this so that you can make notes for yourself in certain parts of the
program. To edit a data file press F3 you will see a box like this:
╔═[]══════ Open a custom file ═════════╗
║ Name ║
┌────────> ║ ┌────────────────────────────┐ ║
│ ║ └────────────────────────────┘ ║
Enter the name of the file to ║ ┌──────────────┐ ║
open. Then say [Ok] or Press ║ │SAMPLE.CUS │ ┌─────────┐ ║
<Enter>. ║ │..\ │ │ Ok │ ║
File(s) list ──────> ║ │ │ └─────────┘ ║
║ │ │ ┌─────────┐ ║
║ └──────────────┘ │ Cancel │ ║
║ └─────────┘ ║
File information, size, ──────> ║ SAMPLE.CUS 983 Mar 9, 1993 1:20am ║
date and time last edited. ╚═══════════════════════════════════════╝
In the box where you see Name enter the filename then press <Enter> there is
a list of files that you might want to edit below.
lookup.dat Reference file that contains notes
case.dat Landmark court cases
amend1.dat Amendments (Part 1)
amend2.dat Amendments (Part 2)
amend3.dat Amendments (Part 3)
amend4.dat Amendments (Part 4)
preamble.dat Preamble to the Constitution
article1.dat Article 1 to the Constitution
article2.dat Article 2 to the Constitution
article3.dat Article 3 to the Constitution
article4.dat Article 4 to the Constitution
article5.dat Article 5 to the Constitution
article6.dat Article 6 to the Constitution
article7.dat Article 7 to the Constitution
dec.dat Declaration of Independence
mflower.dat Mayflower Compact
monroe.dat The Monroe Doctrine
emp.dat Enancipatation Proclimantation
magna.dat Magna Carta
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Adding other documents to your program - AOD │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
You can add other documents to your program. The first step is that the
document needs to be in ASCII format or DOS text format. Make sure that the
document is in the same directory as the USCONS.EXE file. Rename the file
from what is was called to have a .CUS extension. Use DOS's REN command to
do this. Type (REN filename.ext filename.CUS) where filename.ext is the old
data file name. Leave the program name the same just change the extension
to CUS. Once the file has been renamed then start the program (USCONS).
Once the program has started press F3 then type the name of the document.
See the file called SAMPLE.CUS for a example. You can also use the mouse to
select [File] then [Open file F3] then click once on the file and select
Open.
┌──────────────────────────┐
│ Upper menu choices - UMC │
└──────────────────────────┘
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
└─────── Menu Choice [File] Shortcut Key [Alt+F]
File
┌────────────────┐
│ Open File F3 │ <────────────────────┐
│ New │ │
│ Save F2 │ │
│ Save as... │ │
├────────────────┤ │
│ Shell to DOS │ │
│ DOS Command │ │
├────────────────┤ │
│ Exit Alt-X │ │
└────────────────┘ ╔═[]══════ Open a custom file ═════════╗
║ Name ║
┌────────> ║ ┌────────────────────────────┐ ║
│ ║ └────────────────────────────┘ ║
Enter the name of the file to ║ ┌──────────────┐ ║
open. Then say [Ok] or Press ║ │SAMPLE.CUS │ ┌─────────┐ ║
<Enter>. ║ │..\ │ │ Ok │ ║
File(s) list ──────> ║ │ │ └─────────┘ ║
║ │ │ ┌─────────┐ ║
║ └──────────────┘ │ Cancel │ ║
║ └─────────┘ ║
File information, size, ──────> ║ SAMPLE.CUS 983 Mar 9, 1993 1:20am ║
date and time last edited. ╚═══════════════════════════════════════╝
[Open File] Shortcut Key [F3]
This option will allow you to open, edit, and view any ASCII or
text file the directory automatically list all of the files
with the (Custom) *.CUS extension. This part of the program is
useful in the organization of cut data from the other program
options or to keep personal information filed by certain file
names. Also accessible by using the F3 key or use the mouse to
click on lower menu bar [F3 Open].
[New] Shortcut Key [None]
This will create a new template for word processing or to edit a
document. This will have a untitled filename until the file is saved
by pressing the F2 key. You can use the features at the top of the
screen to add, search, Shell to DOS, or many of the other options
while inside of this part of the application. The files will be saved
in a ASCII text format that can be converted into many other word
processors.
[Save] Shortcut Key [F2]
This option will allow the user to save a file that is currently
be processed or edited. ***Remember*** any time that you see the
note across the screen that warns you that any changes saved will
be permanent, use with caution. Files saved for the first time will
automatically be saved with the filename.cus extension unless named
otherwise.
[Save as...] Shortcut Key [None]
Saves a file that has already been named with a different
file name. This will automatically give the file a
(Custom *.CUS) extension unless otherwise stated.
[Shell to DOS] Shortcut Key [None]
Allows the user to shell to DOS and run other programs in the
background. This option keeps the U.S. Constitution in
memory until the user types (EXIT) followed by the (Enter)
key. We recommend that you save all unsaved files and close
unused windows before running this feature.
[DOS Command] Shortcut Key [None]
File
┌────────────────┐
│ Open File F3 │
│ New │
│ Save F2 │
│ Save as... │
├────────────────┤
│ Shell to DOS │
│ DOS Command │ <────────────────────┐
├────────────────┤ │
│ Exit Alt-X │ │
└────────────────┘ │
│
U.S. Constitution 2.0 (DOS version 5) <─────This is the version of your
Enter command ('Return' to quit): current operating system.
[DOS Command] Shortcut Key [None]
Allow the user to run a DOS command form the program then
return immediately to the menu. To exit the DOS Command
prompt type (EXIT) or just press the (Enter) key until you
return to the menu. You can run internal and external DOS
commands, Batch files, *.EXE, or *.COM files.
Printing This is the command that you can use to print other
documents on the printer. To print a document type the
following commands:
(COPY filename.extension LPT1:). Make sure that you select
the proper port PRN:, LPT1, LPT2, COM1, ect. Refer to your
DOS manual for additional information on this feature.
[Exit] Shortcut Key [Alt-X]
This feature will allow the user to exit or leave the U.S.
Constitution program and return to DOS or operating system.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
└─────── Menu Choice [Edit] Shortcut Key [Alt+E]
Edit
┌────────────────────────────┐
│ Undo last command * │
├────────────────────────────┤
│ Cut * Shift-Del │
│ Copy * Shift-Ins │
│ Paste * Alt-P │
│ Clipboard Viewer │
├────────────────────────────┤
│ Find text * Alt-S │
│ Next occurrence * Alt-N │
└────────────────────────────┘
[Undo last command] Shortcut Key [None] *
This feature will allow you to undelete your last command
issued. If you delete something then this will restore the
changed or erased data to the screen.
[Cut *] Shortcut Key [Shift-Del] *
Cut selected data from screen this can be used to paste to
other screen. The selected area will removed and placed onto
the clipboard and into the memory. To restore a accident
removal 1) Try the Undo last command under the Edit menu
selection. 2) Use the Paste command Shift-Ins to restore the
text that was removed.
[Copy *] Shortcut Key [Shift-Ins] *
Copy selected data from screen this can be used to paste to
other screen. The selected area will removed and placed onto
the clipboard and into the memory.
[Paste *] Shortcut Key [Alt-P] *
This feature will allow to move information from the memory
to where the cursor is located on the screen. If this menu
option is highlighted then you can view the data on the
clipboard. Make sure that the cursor is in the location on
the screen where you want to drop the file.
[Clipboard / Notepad] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow you to cut, copy, or view the
information that was pasted from other documents into
the memory of the computer. The clipboard can not be
saved or printed. This can also be used to keep
temporary notes by the user. This will be erased each
time the program is started.
[Find Text *] Shortcut Key [Alt-S] *
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ Find text * Alt-S │ <────────┐
│ Next occurrence * Alt-N │ │
└─────────────────────────────┘ ╔═[]═════════ Find Text ════════════╗
║ Enter Text to locate ║
Type the text to find in ─────> ║ ┌────────────────────────────┐ ║
the current boxed area. ║ └────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
Select if you want case ─────> ║ [ ] Case sensitive search ║
sensitive searching. ┌────> ║ [ ] Whole words only search ║
│ ║ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ║
Select if you want a ─┘ ║ │ Ok │ │ Cancel │ ║
whole word search only. ║ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════╝
This option will allow the user to locate key words or parts
of a word inside of selected documents. The selected document
are indicated by the use of a [*] next to the menu choice. To
use the search feature the menu choice must have a [*] beside
the selection. [The Case sensitive search] is used for a
word that has a capital and lowercase word where needed,
(example: America instead of america). The [Whole words only
search] is used for finding whole words instead of just a
string of words, (example: Men instead of stopping on A|men|
dments). Select cancel to abort search.
[Next occurrence * Alt-N] Shortcut Key [Alt-N] *
This option is used with the [Find Text]
option. You can select this choice or by
pressing the Alt-N key. This will go through
the document highlighting the found text.
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or add to the
original document and saved changes will be final. [See Legend]
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
└─────── Menu Choice [Constitution] Shortcut Key [Alt+C]
Constitution
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ Complete Constitution * │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Preamble (Summary) │
│ Article I (Congress) │
│ Article II (Executive) │
│ Article III (Judiciary) │
│ Article IV (States) │
│ Article V (Amending) │
│ Article VI (Supremacy) │
│ Article VII (Ratify) │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Index (Topic Listing) │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Print (Constitution) │
└──────────────────────────────┘
[Complete Constitution * ] Shortcut Key [F4] *
This option you can view the complete
constitution. You can use the [ALT-S] key to
search the whole document. Changes that are
save will be permanent and remain saved for
future use.
[Preamble (Summary)] <- Introduction to the Constitution
[Article I (Congress)] <- Article One of the Constitution
[Article II (Executive)] <- Article Two of the Constitution
[Article III (Judiciary)] <- Article Three of the Constitution
[Article IV (States)] <- Article Four of the Constitution
[Article V (Amending)] <- Article Five of the Constitution
[Article VI (Supremacy)] <- Article Six of the Constitution
[Article VII (Ratify)] <- Article Seven of the Constitution
[Index (Topic Listing)] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to view the
outline of the Constitution. This will give
definitions of the different parts of the
Constitution.
[Print (Constitution)] Shortcut Key [None]
This will print the entire constitution to the
printer. This will require sixteen pages of
paper to print the entire document. Select
Abort if you wish to cancel printing or
Print select to print the document.
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or add to the
original document and saved changes will be final. [See Legend]
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
└─────── Menu Choice [Amendments]
Shortcut Key [Alt+A]
Constitution
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ All Amendments (1-26) * │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Bill of Rights (1-10) │
│ Amendments (1-6) │
│ Amendments (7-12) │
│ Amendments (13-19) │
│ Amendments (20-26) │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Index (Topic Listing) │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Print (Bill of Rights) │
│ Print (Amendments 1-26) │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ Quiz on Amendments │
└──────────────────────────────┘
[All Amendments (1-26)] Shortcut Key [F5] *
This option shows all of the Amendments to
the constitution. You can use the ALT-S key
to search the whole document. Changes that
are save will be permanent and remain saved
for future use.
[Bill of Rights (1-10)] <- Amendments One through ten
[Amendments (1-6)] <- Amendments One to six
[Amendments (7-12)] <- Amendments Seven to twelve
[Amendments (13-19)] <- Amendments Three to nineteen
[Amendments (20-26)] <- Amendments Twenty to twenty-six
[Index (Topic Listing)] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to view the
outline of all the Amendments. This will
give definitions of the different parts of
the Constitutional amendments.
[Print (Bill of Rights) ] Shortcut Key [None]
[Print (Amendments 1-26)]
This will print all of the constitutional
amendments to the printer. This will require
two pages of paper to print the Bill of
Rights and six pages to print all of the
amendments. Select Abort if you wish to
cancel printing or select Print to print the
current document.
[Quiz on Amendments] Shortcut Key [None]
This is quiz that will test your knowledge on
the Constitutional Amendments. This consist
of 10 Questions (Multiple Choice). To return
to the program all that you do is type 'Q'
then '<Enter>' this will return you to the
main menu of the program.
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or add to the
original document and saved changes will be final. [See Legend]
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
Menu Choice [Documents] ──────┘
Shortcut Key [Alt+D]
Documents
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ Magna Carta * │
│ Mayflower Compact │
│ Declaration of Independence * │
│ Monroe Doctrine │
│ Emancipation Proclamation * │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ Index (Topic Listing) │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ Print Magna Carta │
│ Print Mayflower Compact │
│ Print Declaration Independence │
│ Print Monroe Doctrine │
│ Print Emancipation Proclamation │
└─────────────────────────────────┘
[Magna Carta *] Shortcut Key [None] *
[Mayflower Compact]
[Declaration of Independence *]
[Monroe Doctrine]
[Emancipation Proclamation *]
These are different documents that relate to
the constitution or other legal documents.
[Index (Topic Listing)] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow the user to view the
outline of all the documents. This will
give definitions of the different parts of
the documents.
[Print (Bill of Rights) ] Shortcut Key [None]
[Print (Amendments 1-26)]
This will print all of the listed documents
to the printer. This will require different
quantities of paper to print the entire
document. Select Abort if you wish to cancel
printing or select Print to print the current
document.
[Magna Carta] (8) eight pages of paper to print
[Mayflower Compact] (1) one page of paper to print
[Declaration of Independence] (3) three pages of paper to print
[Monroe Doctrine] (6) six pages of paper to print
[Emancipation Proclamation] (2) two pages of paper to print
[*] are the files or options that allow you to search, change, or add to the
original document and saved changes will be final. [See Legend]
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
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Menu Choice [Reference] ──────┘
Shortcut Key [Alt+R]
Reference
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│ Dictionary * │
│ Landmark court cases │
│ Presidents of the U.S. │
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│ United States Flag │
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│ Print Court Cases │
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[Dictionary *] Shortcut Key [None] *
This is a listing of terms that are used in
the documents or the Constitution. You can
search by using the [Alt-S] combination.
[Landmark court cases] Shortcut Key [None]
Listing of landmark constitutional court
cases and the results. If you wish to edit
or add cases to this file then press F3 then
type CASE.DAT this will open the case data
file for editing. You can add state, federal
or any other data that you wish. Once you
are done then press F2 this will save the file
this will also take more paper to print then
what will be displayed on the printer menu.
[Presidents of the U.S.] Shortcut Key [None]
This is a listing of the presidents of the
United States. This list also includes the
life-span, the political party, dates, and
the term of office.
[United States Flag] Shortcut Key [None]
This is a graphic image of the United States
flag and information about it. To return to
the main menu press any key.
[Print court cases] Shortcut Key [None]
This will print the landmark court cases
to the printer. This will require different
two pages of paper to print the entire
document. Select Abort if you wish to cancel
printing or select Print to print the current
document.
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│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
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Menu Choice [Window] ──────┘
Shortcut Key [Alt+W]
Window
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│ Zoom in Ctrl-F4 │
│ Size or move Ctrl-F5 │
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│ Cascade windows │
│ Tile windows │
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│ Close window Alt-F3 │
│ Screen Saver F9 │
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[Zoom in or out] Shortcut Key [Ctrl-F4]
This will maximize or minimize the current window to
fill the entire screen or just part of the screen.
This option will be used after the window has been
sized or moved. If the windows are being tiled or
cascaded this option will allow you to view the
entire screen. Minimized means that it is smaller
then the entire screen. Maximized means that it is
larger then the entire screen. The two options are
opposites of each other.
[Example of Minimized Window] Clicking here is the same as
pressing Ctrl-F4 to maximize ───────┐
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pressing Ctrl-F4 to minimize ─────┐
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[Size or Move] Shortcut Key [Ctrl-F5]
This option will allow you to change the
size of the view window or move it to another
location on the screen.
[Example of the Move command]
This will move the current window to another
location on the screen. To move the window
by use of the keyboard press the [Ctrl-F5]
key then use the arrow keys to move the
window around the screen. When finished
press the Enter key.
┌────── Clicking here with the mouse and holding down the button will allow
│ you to move the windows around the screen. Release the mouse button
│ when you are finished.
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[Example of the Size command]
This will change the size of the current
window. With this option you can view the
document side by side. To size the current
window by use of the keyboard press the
[Ctrl-F5] key then use the arrow keys in
combination with the [Shift] key to size the
window to the desired scale. When you are
finished press the Enter key.
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with the mouse and holding down the button will allow you to size the
current window on the screen. Release the button when you are finished.
[Cascade windows] Shortcut Key [None]
If you have more then one window open and you
want to stack the windows on top of one
another. First, open the windows that you
wish to view or use. Then when the windows
are open select Cascade under the Window
selection screen. You can view as many
windows as your systems base memory will
allow. Click on the top menu bar to select
the window that you wish to make active.
[Example of two windows in cascade mode]
Window number 1 is the current window and window 2 is the non-current
selected window.
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[Tile windows] Shortcut Key [None]
If you have more then one window open and you
want to stack the windows on top of one
another. First, open the windows that you
wish to view or use. Then when the windows
are open select Tile window under the Window
selection screen. You can view as many windows as
your systems base memory will allow. Click on the
top menu bar to select the window that you wish to
make active.
[Example of two windows in Tile mode]
Window number 1 is the current window and window 2 is the non-current
selected window.
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[Close Windows] Shortcut Key [Alt-F3]
This option will close the current window. You can
use the mouse by clicking on the green box in the top
left corner of the window that looks like this [].
[Screen Saver] Shortcut Key [F9]
The screen saver will help prevent monitor burn-in
from the screen pixels becoming burned with a
certain image. Press any key to return to the
program. You do not have to close the current window
to run the screen saver. The screen saver will
display Registered if you have registered the program
or Un-Registered if you have not registered the
program.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ File Edit Constitution Amendments Documents Reference Window Help │
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Menu Choice [Help] ──────┘
Shortcut Key [Alt+H]
Help
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│ Help (documentation) F1 │
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│ Print registration │
│ Print help mailer │
│ Register │
├──────────────────────────┤
│ About │
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[Help (documentation) F1] Shortcut Key [F1]
This is the program manual that you are
viewing right now. This contains information
on how to use the program and its features.
[Print registration] Shortcut Key [None]
Print the registration form to the printer.
The registration fee for this program is five
dollars. The address is listed at the
bottom of the screen and upon program exit.
[Print help mailer] Shortcut Key [None]
This is the mail in technical support page
for help with this program. This file can
also be printed at the DOS prompt or in a
word processor.
[Register] Shortcut Key [None]
This option will allow you to register this
copy of the program. This will remove all of
the Un-Registered screens and allow you to
display you name on the opening screen.
[About] Shortcut Key [None]
This will display the version and program
name on the screen. Press OK to clear from
the screen.
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│ Lower menu choices - LMC │
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│ [F1 Help] [F2 Save] [F3 Open] [F4 Constitution] [F5 Amendments] │
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[F1 Help] - The help screen (Documentation)
[F2 Save] - To save a current document
[F3 Open] - Open a file from the selection list
[F4 Constitution] - The complete listing of the U.S. Constitution
[F5 Amendments] - The complete listing of Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
You can use the mouse to select or just press the function key.
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│ Program Installation or execution - PIO │
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To install the U.S. Constitution simply type the following commands.
To run this program from a floppy disk.
1) Place the diskette into the drive that you choose to use.
2) Log to the selected drive (A:) or (B:) then press (Enter).
3) Once at the A> or B> prompt type (USCONS) then press (Enter).
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│ Program Installation problems │
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U.S. Constitution does not have any copy protection. If the Install
program is unsuccessful then use this procedure to install the U.S.
Constitution to the Hard drive C> if another drive replace C: with other
drive letter. First, go to the root directory type (C:\) then (Enter).
Next type (MD USCONS) then press (Enter) this will create the directory to
store the program. Next put the program disk into drive A> or B> and then
type (A:) or (B:) then (Enter). Then at the A> or the B> type
(COPY *.* C:\USCONS), this will copy all files into the directory C:\USCONS.
The next step is to go back to the C> drive to do this type (C:) then
(Enter). Finally at the C:\USCONS prompt type (USCONS) this will load the
program. If you experience any other problems feel free to contact
Production Software to [Print help mailer] from the Help selection in
program menu of U.S. Constitution.
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│ Editing the U.S. Constitution configuration file - ECF │
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The name of the Configuration file for the U.S. Constitution is title as
[USCONS.CFG] this file should be found in your program directory. The file
consist of several lines they are as follows:
User Name
Access Password
Alternate location of data files
[User name] this is either your company or personal name that will appear
on the starting screen of the program. This will only display if you have
a registered version of the program and have type in the correct access code.
[Access Password] this is the password that you get from production software
that will allow the user to be a registered user and have their name display
on the start-up and close screen. This can only be obtained with the
complete registration of the product.
[Alternate location of data files] if your data files are not located in the
current directory of the uscons.exe file this will allow the user to have the
data file on another drive or another directory.
To edit the USCONS.CFG go to File (F10) then press (Enter) or with the Mouse
then say open file or type F3 the open a file then type USCONS.CFG then
(Enter) To save the edited file press the F2 key.
Sample Configuration file for USCONS.CFG in the file editor.
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│ Packing List (Files Included) 31 Files listed - PLS │
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│ this file is required for normal operation │
│ this file will be created during start-up │
│ include this file for distribution to others │
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uscons.exe Main (Program file)
con_all.dat Complete U.S. Constitution document
lookup.dat Reference file
help.hlp Help file
case.dat Landmark court cases
amendout.dat Outline for Constitutional Amendments
amend_al.dat Complete listing of all Amendments
amend1.dat Amendments (Part 1)
amend2.dat Amendments (Part 2)
amend3.dat Amendments (Part 3)
amend4.dat Amendments (Part 4)
brights.dat Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10)
preamble.dat Preamble to the Constitution
article1.dat Article 1 to the Constitution
article2.dat Article 2 to the Constitution
article3.dat Article 3 to the Constitution
article4.dat Article 4 to the Constitution
article5.dat Article 5 to the Constitution
article6.dat Article 6 to the Constitution
article7.dat Article 7 to the Constitution
dec.dat Declaration of Independence
mflower.dat Mayflower Compact
monroe.dat The Monroe Doctrine
emp.dat Enancipatation Proclimantation
magna.dat Magna Carta
leader.dat Presidents of the United States
quiz.exe Quiz over the Amendments (Registered Version Only)
uscons.diz Description of this program for BBS sysops and others
register.txt Registration form to Mail-in
help.txt Text file for Mail-in help
sample.cus Sample document from the custom editor
uscons.cfg Configuration file for U.S. Constitution
uscons.cnt Program system file created upon setup
For distribution of this product all files must be together and
distributed together as a whole package. Compression is allowed for file
transfer as long as it is a common compression protocol.
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│ Technical Support (Help document) - TSP │
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For fast and accurate help, please have the following information ready when
you contact Production Software. Remember use the [Print Help mailer] from
the [Help] command from the main menu. Written request can be sent to the
address below. Make sure to include all of the information listed below,
and send all inquires to the address listed below:
Mailing Address Compuserve ID
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│ Production Software │
│ P.O. Box 4643 or CompuServe 70742,2511 │
│ Bryan, TX 77805-4643 │
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- Your name, address, city, state, zip, and telephone (fax).
- Program name and version number.
- Version of DOS you are running, plus any TSR's or device drivers.
- Monitors, video cards, CPU, and the other setup information.
- Printouts of your AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, and USCONS.CFG files.
To print these you can go to the Menu [F10] then select [File] then
select [DOS Command] then type (COPY C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT LPT1:)
(COPY C:\CONFIG.SYS LPT1:)
(COPY USCONS.CFG LPT1:)
- Any disk partitioning or cache software for the computer.
- The exact problem you are having. Please be as specific as possible.
Having a printout of the screen and problem (use the print screen)
if possible.
- Additional comments about the program.
Notes: