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▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ █ █ █ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ █ █ │ ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ │ █ █ │ ║ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▄ ▒▒▄ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▀▀▀▒▒█ ▀▒▒█▀▀ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▄ ▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▀▒▒█▀▀ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒█▀ ▒▒█ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒▄ ▒▒█ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ║ │ █ █ │ ║ ║ │ █ █ │ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ │ █ █ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ █ █ █ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ┌──────────────┐ │ Version 1.05 │ └──────────────┘ ┌────────────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐ │ Easy-to-use software that │ │ IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 │ │ uses the IBM extended │ │ 5-1/4 inch disk │ │ character set to: │ └──────────────────────┘ │ │ │ ° Draw lines and boxes in │ │ ASCII text documents │ │ │ │ ° Create forms │ │ │ │ ° Create flowcharts │ │ │ │ ° Create floor plans │ │ │ │ ° Create organization │ │ charts │ └────────────────────────────┘ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ PAVITRON Computer Group │ │ PO Box 8062 │ │ Silver Spring, MD 20907 │ │ (301) 762-4819 │ └─────────────────────────┘ EasyChart Users Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 1 License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Policy for Distributors of EasyChart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5.1.1 What is EasyChart? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5.1.1.1 Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5.1.1.2 Flowchart Created by EasyChart -- an Example . . . . . . 7 5.1.1.3 Organization Chart Created by EasyChart -- an Example . . 8 5.1.1.4 Forms Design Created by EasyChart -- an Example . . . . . 9 5.1.1.5 Office Layout Created by EasyChart -- an Example . . . . 10 5.1.1.6 Document Enhancement by EasyChart -- an Example . . . . . 11 5.1.2 What Makes EasyChart Different From Other Charting Tools? . . 12 5.1.3 What Type of Equipment Do I Need to Run EasyChart? . . . . . . 12 5.2 Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.2.1 How EasyChart Operates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.2.2 EasyChart Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.2.3 Special EasyChart Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.2.4 The 2 Lines at the Bottom of the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.2.5 The Highlighted Row on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.3 The First Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5.4 The Filename Prompt Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 6 The Input/Output Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6.1 The Selections Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6.2 Description of Each Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7 The Create Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 7.1 The Selections Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 7.2 Description of Each Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 7.3 Line Draw Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 8 The Edit Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 8.1 The Selections Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 8.2 Highlighting an Area Using Function Keys F3-F8 . . . . . . . . . . 34 8.3 Description of Each Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 9 The Defaults Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 9.1 The Selections Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 9.2 Description of Each Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 10 Advanced Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 10.1 Intelligent Page Ejecting (.P in-line command) . . . . . . . . . . 48 10.2 Entering Symbols Not Shown on the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 11 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 12 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 13 Technical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 13.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 13.2 Files Included With the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 14 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 14.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 14.2 Installing EasyChart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 14.3 Other Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 14.3.1 Modifying the Auto-load Defaults File . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 14.3.2 Printing the EasyChart Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 14.3.3 Eliminating Non-essential EasyChart Files . . . . . . . . . 60 15 Running EasyChart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 16 Running the EasyChart Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 17 Printing From EasyChart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 17.1 Printing Charts On IBM Graphics Compatible Printers . . . . . . . 64 17.2 Printing Charts on Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Printers . . . . . . . 65 17.2.1 The Hewlett-Packard family of Laserjet Printers . . . . . . . 65 17.2.2 Printing Charts on HP Laserjet and Laserjet+ Printers . . . . 65 17.2.3 Printing Charts on HP Laserjet Series II or Later printers . 66 17.3 Printing Charts On Other Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 18 Additional Versions of EasyChart and Customized Versions . . . . . . . 68 19 User Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 19.1 User Support Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 19.2 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 19.3 Comment and Bug Reporting Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 20 Other Products Available From PAVITRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 21 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 21.1 Ordering Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 21.2 Corporate and Quantity Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 21.3 Invoice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 22 The Function Key Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 1 License Agreement LICENSE The term EasyChart is used within this document to include all executable, batch, overlay, help, and documentation files. EasyChart is copyright (C) 1988 by PAVITRON Computer Group. All versions of EasyChart are not public domain software, nor are they free software. PAVITRON grants Non-registered users a limited license to use EasyChart on a trial basis to determine whether EasyChart is suitable for the user's needs. Use of EasyChart, except for this limited purpose, requires registration. Use of non-registered copies of EasyChart by any person, business, corporation, governmental agency or other entity or institution is strictly forbidden. Registration permits a user the license to use EasyChart only on a single computer. A registered user may use the program on a different computer, but EasyChart may not be used on more than one computer at the same time. No user may modify EasyChart in any way, including but not limited to, decompiling, disassembling or otherwise reverse engineering the program. All users are granted a limited license to copy EasyChart only for the trial use of others subject to the above limitations, and also the following: You may only copy EasyChart in an unmodified form, complete with the file containing this license information. You must include the full EasyChart documentation with the copy. You may not accept or request any fee, charge or other compensation. You may not distribute EasyChart in conjunction with any other product. See the section entitled "Policy for Distributors of EasyChart" for distribution information. See the "Ordering Information" section for more information on registration, corporate licensing, and similar topics. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 2 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 2 Warranty PAVITRON Computer Group makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. PAVITRON Computer Group shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or consequential arising from a failure of this program to operate in the manner desired by the user. PAVITRON Computer Group shall not be liable for any damage to data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly by use of the program. IN NO EVENT WILL PAVITRON COMPUTER GROUP BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 3 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 3 Policy for Distributors of EasyChart The term EasyChart is used within this document to include all executable, batch, overlay, help, and documentation files. Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) may post EasyChart for downloading by their users only after obtaining written permission from PAVITRON Computer Group. Distributors of public domain or user supported software may distribute copies of EasyChart only after obtaining written permission from PAVITRON Computer Group. PAVITRON usually grants such permission. The following conditions must be met. Exceptions to the following must be approved in writing by PAVITRON Computer Group. No distributor may accept or request any fee or compensation other than a distribution cost not to exceed $5. The Sysop or distributor can combine the software and accompanying files into a single ARCed file for distribution. EasyChart must be distributed with all its executable, batch, overlay, help, and documentation files. No EasyChart files can be modified in any way (other than by storing in archive format). No printed EasyChart documentation provided by PAVITRON Computer Group may be reproduced in any way. (This does not apply to the documentation included on the EasyChart diskette). EasyChart cannot be distributed in conjunction with any other product. EasyChart cannot be rented or leased. The person receiving a copy of EasyChart must be aware of the following: EasyChart is distributed through the courtesy of the bulletin board or distributor and PAVITRON Computer Group. No royalty or registration of any kind has been paid for EasyChart. EasyChart is for evaluation purposes only. A person may become a registered owner by purchasing EasyChart from an authorized dealer or directly from PAVITRON Computer Group. Technical support is provided only to registered owners. If you have any questions regarding this distribution policy, please feel free to contact us at (301) 762-4819. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 4 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 4 Acknowledgments This document and the software described are the proprietary product of PAVITRON Computer Group. PAVITRON COMPUTER GROUP PO BOX 8062 SILVER SPRING, MD 20907 (301) 762-4819 Paul Pavnica, a Computer Systems Analyst, developed the original version of EasyChart in 1984. In his work experiences, he found a need for documenting systems, and performing simple graphic activities on a microcomputer. He developed EasyChart on his own time to satisfy these needs. Larry Iskow, a Supervisory Computer Systems Analyst, worked on several large data processing projects during the last few years. Mr. Iskow saw the usefulness of the EasyChart software and offered to help market the software by documenting the system, developing marketing strategies, and setting up marketing channels. He has also participated in the design of the product. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 5 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5 Introduction 5.1 Description 5.1.1 What is EasyChart? 5.1.1.1 Functional Description EasyChart makes it easy for you to create complex system flow and hierarchical charts. The software simplifies the task of creating symbols such as decision boxes, process boxes, listing boxes, and file boxes. You just move the cursor to where you want the box and press a key. The software works logically, and in most cases will feel intuitive. Unlike other charting software available on the market today, EasyChart does not use graphics to draw charts. Instead, EasyChart uses characters available in the IBM PC's extended character set. By doing this, EasyChart can create attractive charts, and store the chart in an ASCII text file. This is particularly beneficial when you want to import the chart EasyChart creates into another software package. It also helps you when you want to use EasyChart to modify an ASCII file created by another software package, such as your favorite word processor. Although EasyChart is a tool for drawing system flow diagrams, it has many other uses. For example, you can use EasyChart to: Document tasks or activities within a complex project. You can use EasyChart to draw simple PERT charts. Document the hierarchical structure of a company (also known as the Chain of Command, or Organization Chart). Document any system with sequential, concurrent, or subordinate tasks, events, nodes, etc. Document anything where boxes, other flowchart symbols, lines, and text are required to generate the chart, e.g. a map of offices within a building, examples of menu screens, complex database designs. Using your imagination, it is not difficult to think of other applications for EasyChart. Some users use EasyChart for showing the location of office furniture within offices; showing the wiring plan for a microcomputer network system, designing forms and questionnaires, or drawing boxes around text in a document to highlight the text. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 6 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── When you get the EasyChart software, you will receive sample files containing EasyChart-generated charts. If you refer to the section entitled "Files Included With the System", you will find descriptions of these sample files. This document lists some of these files as examples. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 7 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.1.1.2 Flowchart Created by EasyChart -- an Example The following is an example of how you can use EasyChart to create a flow chart. You can view this chart in its entirety by executing EasyChart and reading in TSSD.CHR. TEACHER SAMPLING SYSTEM DATA FLOW CHART 11/24/1987 TSSD ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌────────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ ╓─────┴────────╥ ┌─────┴────────┐ │ │ « Transmission « │ Transmission │ │ │ « Rejects « │ Reject │ │ │ « « │ List ⌠══════╛ │ │ ╙─────┬────────╨ ╘═════╤═⌡ │ │ │ │ │ │ └─────────┐ ┌────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ │ ┌──┴───┴──┐ │ │ │ TASK 2 │ │ │ │ Correct │ │ │ │ Rejects │ │ │ └────┬────┘ │ │ │ ┌──────┐│ │ │ │ ││ │ ╓───────────────╥ ╓───────┴───────╥ ╓────┴───╥ ││ │ « New « « Corrected « « Master « ││ │ « Transmissions « « Transmissions « « File « ││ │ ╙──────┬────────╨ ╙───────┬───────╨ ╙────┬───╨ ││ │ │ │ │ ││ │ └─────────────────┐ │ ┌─────────────┘ ││ │ │ │ │ ││ │ ┌──┴─┴─┴─┐ ││ │ │ TASK 3 │ ││ │ │ Update │ ││ │ │ Master │ ││ │ │ File │ ││ │ └─┬─┬─┬──┘ ││ │ │ │ │ ││ │ ┌────────────────┘ │ └─────────────────────┘│ │ │ │ │ │ ╓──────┴───────╥ ┌──────┴───────┐ │ │ « Transmission « │ Transmission │ │ │ « Rejects « │ Reject │ │ │ « « │ List ⌠══════╛ │ │ ╙──────┬───────╨ ╘═════╤═⌡ │ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 8 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.1.1.3 Organization Chart Created by EasyChart -- an Example The following shows how you can use EasyChart to create an Organization Chart. You can view this chart in its entirety by executing EasyChart and reading in the file ORGCHART.CHR. XYZ CORPORATION Headquarters ┌───────────────┐ │ PRESIDENT │ ├───────────────┤ │EXECUTIVE ASST │ └───────╥───────┘ ║ ╔════════════════════╩═════════════════════╗ ║ ║ ┌─────────╨────────┐ ┌─────────╨─────────┐ │ CHIEF FINANCIAL │ │ SR VICE PRESIDENT │ │ OFFICER │ │ SALES │ └─────────╥────────┘ └─────────╥─────────┘ ║ ║ ╔═════════╩══════════╗ ╔══════════╩═════════╗ ║ ║ ║ ║ ┌─────────╨────────┐ ┌─────────╨────────┐ ┌─────────╨────────┐ ┌─────────╨────/ │ HUMAN RESOURCES │ │ CONTROLLER │ │ EASTERN │ │ WESTERN \ │ DIRECTOR │ │ │ │ REGIONAL MANAGER │ │ REGIONAL MANA/ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────\ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 9 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.1.1.4 Forms Design Created by EasyChart -- an Example The following is an example of how you can use EasyChart as a simple forms design tool. You can view this chart in its entirety by executing EasyChart and loading in the chart file TSSL.CHR. TEACHER SAMPLING SYSTEM ┌─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─\ LOG IN SHEET 11/24/1987 TSSL │ Mon │ Tue │ Wed │ Thu │ / ┌────────────────────────────╞═════════╪═════════╪═════════╪═════════╪═\ │INITIAL or RERUN or │ │ │ │ │ / │Reason for no transmission │ │ │ │ │ \ ┌──┼────────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ 1│TRANSMISSION ID mmddyy│ │ │ │ │ \ │ ├────────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ │TRANSMISSION DATE │ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ \ │ ├────────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ │TRANSMISSION TIME │ : │ : │ : │ : │ \ ╞══╪════════════════════════════╧═════════╧═════════╧═════════╧═════════╧═/ Task │ 3│ If NONMATCH or KEYERR lists. \ 2 ├──┼──┬─────────────────────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─/ │ │ 4│TRANSMISSION RECORD COUNT│ │ │ │ │ \ │ │ ├─────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ │ │EDIT RECORD COUNT │ │ │ │ │ \ ╞══╪════════════════════════════╪═════════╪═════════╪═════════╪═════════╪═/ Task │ 5│LIPI STARTED DATE │ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ \ 3 ├──┼────────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ 6│PRINTOUT RECEIVED DATE │ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ \ ├──┼────────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ 7│RUN FINISHED NORMALLY │ Yes No │ Yes No │ Yes No │ Yes No │ \ ├──┼────────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ 9│From after #RUN │ │ │ │ │ \ │ ├┬───────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ │ / │ ││READS OF DATA FILE │ │ │ │ │ \ │ │├───────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ ││MATCHES TO SCHOOL FILE │ │ │ │ │ \ │ │├───────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │ ││NONMATCHES TO SCHOOL FILE │ │ │ │ │ \ ├──┼┴───────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ │10│TOTAL RUN COST from #COST │$ . │$ . │$ . │$ . │$\ ├──┼────────────────────────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─────────┼─/ Task │11│PRINT CONTROL SENT DATE │ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ / /87│ \ 4 ╞══╪════════════════════════════╧═════════╧═════════╧═════════╧═════════╧═/ │12│If NONMATCHES TO SCHOOL FILE > 0 \ │ ├──┬─────────────────────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─/ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 10 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.1.1.5 Office Layout Created by EasyChart -- an Example The following is an example of how you can use EasyChart to provide a sketch of the layout of offices and desks. You can view a similar chart by executing the EasyChart software and reading in the file OFFICES.CHR. Abbreviations: ADC Assistant Division Chief Sec Secretary FS Network Fileserver H Active Hub P Passive Hub Conf Conference Room Legend: Outside Wall ▓▓▓▓▓▓ Window ░░░░ Inside Wall ══════ Doorway ══/ ══ ▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ▓▓ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ▓▓ ║ Sec ║ ║ ║ ║ ░░ Division ║ ║ ADC ║ ║ ║ ░░ Chief ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ▓▓ \ Sec ╚═/ ═══════╣ ║ ║ ▓▓ ║ ║ ║ ║ ▓▓═══════════╦═╝ Sec ║ ║ ║ ░░ ║ ║ ║ ║ ░░ ADC ║ ╔══/ ═════════╩═/ ══════╩═/ ══════╩═ ▓▓ \ ║ ▓▓═══════════╣ ║ ▓▓ P \ \ ░░ ║ ║ ░░ ADC ║ ║ ▓▓ ║ Sec ║ ▓▓═══════════╩═══════╣ ╔═══════════════════▓▓ ▓▓ ║ ║ FS ▓▓ ░░ ║ ║ Equipment ▓▓ ░░ ║ ║ Room ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ▓▓ H \ / ▓▓ ▓▓═══════════════════╣ ╠═══════════════════▓▓ ▓▓ ║ ║ ▓▓ ░░ ║ ║ ░░ ░░ ║ ║ ░░ ▓▓ \ / ▓▓ ▓▓═══════════════════╣ ╠═══════════════════▓▓ ▓▓ ║ ║ FS ▓▓ ░░ ║ ║ ░░ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 11 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.1.1.6 Document Enhancement by EasyChart -- an Example The following is an example of how the use of EasyChart quickly and easily enhances the appearance of a document. The lines and boxes shown in the document below were added to the document using EasyChart. You can view the complete version of this chart by executing EasyChart and reading in the file TSSO.CHR. TEACHER SAMPLING SYSTEM OPERATIONS 11/23/1987 TSSO ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ 1│ Each day in the afternoon check to see if a transmission was received, │ on "D" machine by doing an @PRT,F on the transmission file. │ │ ┌────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ Type: @PRT,F FBN-D-ESIDS*TCHDT-mmddyy. │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ where mmddyy is replaced by the date (i.e. 112387). │ │ If the transmission has been received │ then log in the transmission. │ │ │ │ ┌──────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Record in log: TRANSMISSION ID │ │ │ │ TRANSMISSION DATE │ │ │ │ TRANSMISSION TIME │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ Note the ID is the mmddyy you used in the file name. The DATE and │ │ TIME are in the @PRT,F display. They are the catalog date and time │ │ and are in a line that looks like: │ │ CAT: 11/23/87 AT 14:03:07 │ │ │ else if the transmission has not been received │ │ │ │ │ 2│ Then check for it the next day. │ │ │ If it still has not arrived notify Wendy. │ │ │ ──┼──┴──┴─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │ 3│ If there are NONMATCH or KEYERR lists from Diane in FPD │ then these records need to be added to the transmission for the day │ │ before it is processed. This is done by running TASK2 which will │ │ put you in the @UED editor. │ │ │ ├──┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │ │ │ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 12 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.1.2 What Makes EasyChart Different From Other Charting Tools? EasyChart is unique since it doesn't rely on graphics to generate charts. EasyChart uses ASCII characters contained in the IBM extended character set. EasyChart stores the charts you create as ASCII sequential text files. This means you can import EasyChart files into word processing packages such as Sidekick(tm) or into integrated software such as Framework(tm). You can also use EasyChart to enhance files created by Sidekick, Framework, or other software packages that create ASCII text files. Charting software traditionally uses graphics imaging, essentially plotting or drawing the chart. While this creates an attractive chart, it also makes the chart difficult to use from within other software packages. You often find that charting software doesn't meet all of your needs, or that you want to incorporate charts into other documents. You may want to enhance the chart using software with features not contained in graphics software. Doing this is difficult with charts plotted or drawn rather than created with ASCII characters. EasyChart provides powerful drawing commands and allows you to use the powerful and familiar features of your own word processing packages. 5.1.3 What Type of Equipment Do I Need to Run EasyChart? At present, EasyChart will run on IBM PC/XT/AT, PS/2 or compatible equipment, under DOS 2.0 or later. The system works on microcomputers equipped with IBM CGA, EGA, VGA, or Monochrome compatible adapters. The system should have at least 256KB of RAM available. EasyChart can print its charts on any printer. For best results, the printer attached should be IBM Graphics Printer compatible, or should at least be able to print characters contained in the IBM extended character set. If you have a Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Series printer, you should refer to the section entitled "Printing Charts on Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Printers". ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 13 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.2 Basic Concepts 5.2.1 How EasyChart Operates EasyChart is a full-screen text editor designed for creating charts, and works in a fashion similar to many popular word processing systems on the market today. You should find EasyChart easy to use, even if you have little or no data processing experience. On-screen help is available when you need it. You can create charts by moving freely about the screen and entering boxes, lines, and other special symbols, along with text. Charts you create can be up to 132 columns wide, and an unlimited number of rows. 5.2.2 EasyChart Menus EasyChart operates from three basic modes or menus: Input/Output Mode, Create Mode, and Edit Mode. The Input/Output Mode menu is the main menu from which you select all other EasyChart functions, including file access functions such as reading, writing, and printing. The Create Mode menu allows the actual creation and designing of the chart. Edit Mode allows for the modification of items in the chart. If you don't like going through menus to execute commands (in other words, you already have all the menu selections memorized), you can use short-cut commands. Short-cut commands allow you to execute any command from the three basic menus by pressing the function key for the command along with either Alt, Shift, or Ctrl. Alt Is the short-cut key to the Input/Output Mode Menu. Shift Is the short-cut key to the Create Mode Menu. Ctrl Is the short-cut key to the Edit Mode Menu. For example, in Input/Output Mode you press function key F6 to read an input file. You can do this from any of the three menus by holding down the Alt key and pressing F6. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 14 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.2.3 Special EasyChart Keys EasyChart is function key driven; that is, you make your selections by pressing one of 10 function keys (F1..F10) on an IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible keyboard. You will find these keys on the left side of a standard IBM keyboard. On a Keytronics KB-5151 or Compaq DeskPro 286 keyboard, you find the function keys across the upper part of the keyboard. Every EasyChart screen provides you with a complete list of all function keys available for commands, and provides on-screen help. You can move around EasyChart's workspace by using the cursor keys. Most IBM PC and compatible users are familiar with the term "cursor keys". This refers to keys that change the position of the cursor on the screen. Most cursor keys are located on the numeric keypad to the right-hand side of the keyboard. You will find the up, down, left, and right cursor keys on the 8, 2, 4, and 6 numeric keys. The following shows the layout of a standard PC-style keyboard and identifies the function keys and cursor keys: Standard IBM PC Keyboard Layout ┌──────╥──────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────────╥─────────────╥─────────────┐ │ F1 ║ F2 │ │Esc │ │ <── ║ Num ║ Scroll │ │ ║ │ │ │ │ ║ Lock ║ Lock │ ╞══════╬══════╡ ╞═════╧═╕ ╘══╤══════╬══════╦══════╬══════╦══════╡ │ F3 ║ F4 │ ││<─── │ │ ║7 ║8 ║9 ║ │ │ ║ │ │ ───>│ │ │ ║Home ║^ ║PgUp ║ - │ ╞══════╬══════╡ ╞═══════┴─┐ │ <─┘ ╠══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╡ │ F5 ║ F6 │ │ Ctrl │ │ ║4 ║ ║6 ║ │ │ ║ │ │ │ │ ║<─ ║ ║─> ║ │ ╞══════╬══════╡ ╞══════┌──┘ ╞══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╣ │ │ F7 ║ F8 │ │ ^ │ │ ║1 ║2 ║3 ║ │ │ ║ │ │ │ │ │ ║End ║v ║PgDn ║ + │ ╞══════╬══════╡ ╘══════╛ ╞══════╩══════╬══════╩══════╣ │ │ F9 ║ F10 │ │ 0 ║ . ║ │ │ ║ │ │ Ins ║ Del ║ │ └──────╨──────┘ └─────────────╨─────────────╨──────┘ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 15 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The following shows the layout of a standard AT-style keyboard and identifies the function keys and cursor keys: Standard IBM AT Keyboard Layout ┌──────╥──────┐ ┌──────┐┌──────╥──────╥──────┐ │ F1 ║ F2 │ │ <── ││Esc ║Num ║Scroll│ │ ║ │ │ ││ ║Lock ║Lock │ ╞══════╬══════╡ ┌───────┐ ┌┴══════╡╞══════╬══════╬══════╗──────┐ │ F3 ║ F4 │ ││<── │ │ ││7 ║8 ║9 ║PrtSc │ │ ║ │ │──>│ │ │ ││Home ║^ ║PgUp ║ * │ ╞══════╬══════╡ ╞═══════╡ ┌───┘ │╞══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╡ │ F5 ║ F6 │ │Ctrl │ │Enter <─┘ ││4 ║ ║6 ║ - │ │ ║ │ │ │ │ ││<─ ║ ║─> ║ │ ╞══════╬══════╡ ╞═══════┴──┐ └───────────┘╞══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╡ │ F7 ║ F8 │ │^ Shift │ │1 ║2 ║3 ║ │ │ ║ │ ││ │ │End ║v ║PgDn ║ │ ╞══════╬══════╡ └──────────┘ ╞══════╩══════╬══════╣ + │ │ F9 ║ F10 │ │0 ║. ║ │ │ ║ │ │Ins ║Del ║ │ └──────╨──────┘ └─────────────╨──────╨──────┘ Operational cursor keys on all keyboards include: Scroll Lock, Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, Ins, Del, Enter, bs, tab, up, down, right, left where: Scroll - Prevents the image on the screen from scrolling. This prevents the Lock cursor movement keys (up, down, left, right, PgUp, PgDn, tab, Home, and End) from moving the current image off the screen. The cursor movement keys will cause the cursor to wrap around. This is very useful for rapid navigation of the screen. This key is located in the far right-hand of a standard IBM PC/XT keyboard (above the PgUp key). ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 16 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Home - Performs different operations depending upon where the cursor is located. If the cursor is located anywhere within a given line, pressing the Home key will move the cursor to the left-most column of the screen. If the cursor is located in the left-most column on the screen, but not at the top of the screen, the cursor will move to the top left-hand corner of the screen. If the cursor is located in the top left-hand corner of the screen, the screen moves to the left-most column of the workspace. If the screen is at the left-most column of the workspace, the screen is moved to the top left-hand corner of the workspace. If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), and the cursor is in the top left-hand corner of the screen, pressing the Home key has no effect. The Home key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard on the 7 key of the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is located to the right of the enter key. Ctrl-Home - Performs 2 different operations depending upon where the screen is located. If column 1 of the workspace is not on the screen, pressing Ctrl-Home will position the screen with column 1 visible. If column 1 of the workspace is on the screen, pressing Ctrl-Home will position the screen with column 1 and row 1 visible. The Ctrl key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard just to the right of the function keys. The Home key can be found on the 7 key of the numeric keypad. End - Performs different operations depending upon where the cursor is located. If the cursor is located anywhere within a given line, pressing the End key will move the cursor after the last character on the screen. If the cursor is located after the last character on the screen, the End key will move the cursor to the right-most column of the screen. If the cursor is located in the right-most column on the screen, but not at the bottom of the screen, the cursor will move to the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If the cursor is located in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, the cursor will move to the bottom right-hand corner of the workspace (the last column position at the bottom line of the chart). If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), and the cursor is in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, pressing the End key has no effect. The End key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard on the 1 key of the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is located to the right of the enter key. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 17 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ctrl-End - Performs 2 different operations depending upon where the screen is located. If the right-most column of the worksheet containing any text is not on the screen, pressing Ctrl-End will position the screen with the right-most column visible. If the right-most column of the workspace containing any text is on the screen, pressing Ctrl-End will position the screen with the right-most column and last row containing any text. The Ctrl key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard just to the right of the function keys. The End key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard on the 1 key of the numeric keypad. PgUp - Pressing the PgUp key will scroll the screen up 23 lines. If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), pressing the PgUp key will move the cursor to the top of the screen. The PgUp key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard on the 9 key of the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is located to the right of the enter key. Ctrl-PgUp - Acts like a Tab-up. Pressing Ctrl-PgUp will scroll the screen up by the number of lines specified as the Move Scrn-U/D increment (refer to the section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for more information on Move Scrn-U/D increment). If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), pressing Ctrl-PgUp will move the cursor to the top of the screen. The Ctrl key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard just to the right of the function keys. The PgUp key can be found on the 9 key of the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is located to the right of the enter key. PgDn - Pressing the PgDn key will scroll the screen down 23 lines. If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), pressing the PgDn key will move the cursor to the bottom of the screen. The PgDn key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard on the 3 key of the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is located to the right of the enter key. Ctrl-PgDn - Acts like a Tab-down. Pressing Ctrl-PgDn will scroll the screen down by the number of lines specified as the Move Scrn-U/D increment (refer to the section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for more information on Move Scrn-U/D increment). If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), pressing Ctrl-PgDn will move the cursor to the bottom of the screen. The Ctrl key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard just to the right of the function keys. The PgDn key can be found on the 3 key of the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is located to the right of the enter key. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 18 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ins - Shifts the character under the cursor and the remainder of the line 1 space to the right. This key is on the numeric keypad on the 0 key. Del - Removes the character where the cursor is located, and shifts the image to the right of the cursor 1 position to the left. This key can be found on the numeric keypad on the (.) key. Enter - Places the cursor on the next line at the position where the last <──┘ tab was set. This key is located on a standard IBM PC/XT keyboard between the letter keys and the numeric keypad. bs - (Destructive backspace) - removes the character under the cursor <── and places the cursor 1 column to the left. This key is located on most keyboards above the Enter key. tab - Shifts the cursor to the beginning of the next word. This key will │<── only tab across the image seen on the screen. Tab is located on a ──>│ standard IBM PC/XT keyboard to the left of the (Q) key. up - Moves the cursor up 1 row. If the user has Scroll Lock depressed, ^ this key moves the cursor up 1 row until the cursor reaches the │ top of the screen. After this point, pressing the up key causes the cursor to wrap around to the bottom of the screen. This key is located on the numeric keypad on the 8 key. down - Moves the cursor down 1 row. If the user has Scroll Lock on, this │ key moves the cursor down 1 row until the cursor reaches the bottom v of the screen. After this, pressing the down key causes the cursor to wrap around to the top of the screen. This key is located on the numeric keypad on the 2 key. left - Moves the cursor left 1 column. If Scroll Lock is on, this key <── moves the cursor left 1 column until the cursor reaches the left-most column (column 1) on the screen. After this, pressing the left key causes the cursor to wrap around to the right-most column (column 80) on the screen. This key is located on the numeric keypad on the 4 key. Ctrl-left - Moves the cursor to the left by the number of columns specified as the Move Scrn-L/R increment (refer to the section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for more information on Move Scrn-U/D increment). If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), pressing Ctrl-left will move the cursor to column 80 of the screen. The Ctrl key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard just to the right of the function keys. The left key is located on the numeric keypad on the 4 key. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 19 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── right - Moves the cursor right 1 column. If Scroll Lock is on, this key ──> moves the cursor right 1 column until the cursor reaches the right-most column (column 80) on the screen. After this, pressing the right key causes the cursor to wrap around to the left-most column (column 1) on the screen. This key is located on the numeric keypad on the 6 key. Ctrl-right - Moves the cursor to the right by the number of columns specified as the Move Scrn-L/R increment (refer to the section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for more information on Move Scrn-L/R increment). If Scroll Lock is on (the Scroll Lock key is located above the keypad), pressing Ctrl-right will move the cursor to column 1 of the screen. The Ctrl key can be found on a standard IBM PC keyboard just to the right of the function keys. The right key is located on the numeric keypad on the 6 key. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 20 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.2.4 The 2 Lines at the Bottom of the Screen At the bottom of every EasyChart screen, you will see two lines of information. The first line provides a list of all function keys that are active. The second line provides the name of the current menu, and cursor position information. The second line is also used to provide messages, warnings, and prompts for user response. The following is an example of these 2 lines: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │1 Help 2 Quit 3 Create-M 4 Defaults 5 Merge 6 Read 7 Save 8 Print 9 Clr 10 OV │ │INPUT/OUTPUT MODE. -- [f2] to Quit 3 9 83 89│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ The first line shown provides the list of selections that can be made from the Input/Output Mode menu. For example, if you press the function key F7 from the Input/Output Mode menu, EasyChart will save the chart upon which you are working. From virtually all menus, the function key F1 will provide on-line help information, and the function key F2 will exit the current menu. The second line identifies the menu that is active. In this example, the active menu is the Input/Output Mode menu. To exit (Quit) this menu, you can press the function key F2. On the right side of the second line are numbers identifying the current position of the cursor within the screen and the chart workspace. In this example, the cursor is positioned at row 3, column 9 of the screen, and also in row 83, column 89 of the entire chart workspace. 5.2.5 The Highlighted Row on the Screen EasyChart will highlight page breaks. The highlighted row on the screen is the last row that will be printed on a page of paper. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 21 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.3 The First Screen Upon entering EasyChart, you will see the following screen: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ P A V I T R O N C O M P U T E R G R O U P (tm) │ ├───────────────────── Easy Chart (EZC) Version 1.05 ──────────────────────────┤ │ (C) Copyright 1988 PAVITRON Computer Group. All rights reserved. │ │ Developed by Paul Pavnica and Larry Iskow. │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │You are granted a limited license to use this product on a trial basis. This │ │software is not public domain, and it is not free software. If you continue │ │using the product after the trial period, you are required to register by │ │sending $45 for registration or $60 for registration, disk, and a printed │ │manual to the address below. │ │ ┌───────────────────────┐ │ │ │PAVITRON Computer Group│ │ │ │Post Office Box 8062 │ │ │ │Silver Spring, MD 20907│ │ │ └───────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ NOTICE: You are granted a limited license to make copies of this product │ │ for trial use. This license does not include: │ │ │ │ - distributing this product in connection with any other product, │ │ - making the product available for any consideration or "disk fee",│ │ - distributing the product in modified form. │ │ Press Enter │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ This is an introductory screen. This screen indicates the release number of EasyChart, describes the limited license, and how a user that is granted a limited license may use EasyChart. If you purchase EasyChart, you will be given the option of having your name displayed in this menu as the licensee in place of the limited license text. To exit this screen, press the Enter key. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 22 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.4 The Filename Prompt Screen The next screen you will see is the Filename Prompt Screen. At the bottom of the screen, you will see two lines. The first line shows the Input/Output Mode menu. This menu is discussed in detail in the section entitled "The Input/Output Mode Menu". Before you can access the Input/Output Mode Menu, you must first respond to the "Read" prompt on the second line of the menu. The following is an example of what you might see at the bottom of the Filename Prompt Screen: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 Create-M 4 Defaults 5 Merge 6 Read 7 Save 8 Print 9 Clr 10 OV│ │ Read c:\ezc\OrgChart.CHR tab*.CHR │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ In this example, the default filename that will be read is C:\EZC\ORGCHART.CHR. You have several options for what you can now do: Press Enter, and EasyChart will load the file (in this example C:\EZC\ORGCHART.CHR) into the chart workspace. Press the tab key and EasyChart will display another file matching the directory mask. In this example, the directory mask is *.CHR (shown to the right on the second line). Refer to the section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for more information on the directory mask. Type in your own filename. You can use the backspace key to erase any of the filename characters on the line. When you finish entering the filename, press Enter. You can also supply your own directory mask. For example you could type B:\MYDIR\*.DAT, and then press the tab key to display files matching your new directory mask. You can use the backspace key to erase any of the filename characters on the line. Note that when you enter your own directory mask, you must press the tab key before you press the Enter key. When you finish entering the filename, press Enter. Press the Esc key, and bypass entering a filename. You can later supply a filename when you want to Save the chart. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 23 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 6 The Input/Output Mode Menu 6.1 The Selections Available The Input/Output Mode menu is the initial menu displayed by EasyChart. From this menu, you can read a file into the workspace, merge a file with a chart already in the workspace, change default settings, print a chart, or save a chart. From this menu, you can also select Create Mode where you can create or modify a chart, or you can select (f2) to exit EasyChart and return to DOS. Upon entering Input/Output Mode, you will see the following menu at the bottom of your screen: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │1 Help 2 Quit 3 Create-M 4 Defaults 5 Merge 6 Read 7 Save 8 Print 9 Clr 10 OV │ │INPUT/OUTPUT MODE -- [f2] to Quit 1 1 1 1│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Please note that you can get to Input/Output Mode from any menu by prefixing the Input/Output Mode function key command with the Alt key. For example, you can execute the Save command from any menu by holding down the Alt key and pressing function key F7. 6.2 Description of Each Selection Description of each function key selection on the Input/Output Mode menu: F1 Help Displays on-line help describing the function of each selection in Input/Output Mode. F2 Quit Terminates the EasyChart editor session and returns control to DOS (you will be prompted to indicate whether this is what you really intend to do). NOTE: EasyChart doesn't automatically save your workspace to a file on disk. If you exit and do not save your file, any changes that you may have made to the file are lost. If you distort your file image in the workspace beyond fixing, don't save it. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 24 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F3 Create-M (short for Create Mode) Enters Create Mode. Create Mode allows you to enter a new chart or modify existing charts. This will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. Create Mode allows you to place figures in your document, such as: boxes files listings decisions and lines ┌───┐ ┌───┐ ╓───╥ /\ ────════ │ │ │ │ « « y/ \n ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ │ │ │ │ « « -\ /- ████░░░░ │ │ │⌠══╛ « « \/ └───┘ ╘⌡ ╙───╨ ▒▒▒▒▓▓▓▓ Create Mode also allows you to enter Edit Mode where you can modify the workspace. See the next section for more information about Create Mode. F4 Defaults Brings up the Defaults Menu. The Defaults Menu allows changes to settings such as the Data Path, Directory Mask, Initial Box Height, Initial Box Width, Move Scrn-Left/Right increment, Move Scrn-PgUp/PgDn increment, Data Drive, and Printer Setup String. By using the Defaults Menu you can specify: Input/Output specifications. The initial size of the figures that EasyChart can draw. Screen movement increments. Printer Options. Monitor type. The Defaults Menu will be described in more detail in the Section entitled "The Defaults Menu". F5 Merge Merges another file into the chart at the position where the cursor is located. Upon selecting this option, EasyChart displays the default filename. By pressing Enter you can choose to merge the default file displayed, or you can type in a new filename and press Enter. You can also type in a directory mask such as C:\MYDIR\*.CHR (without pressing Enter) and then press the tab key to cycle through filenames matching that mask. Pressing Enter selects the file to be merged. Pressing Esc aborts this command. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 25 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F6 Read Reads a disk file into the chart workspace. Upon selecting this option, EasyChart displays the default filename. By pressing Enter you can choose to read the file displayed, or you can type in a new filename and press Enter. You can also type in a directory mask such as C:\MYDIR\*.CHR (without pressing Enter) and then press the tab key to cycle through filenames matching that mask. Pressing Enter selects the file to be read. Pressing Esc aborts this command. F7 Save Writes the chart contained in the EasyChart workspace to a file on disk. By pressing the Enter key, you can choose to overwrite the file displayed, or you can type in a new filename and press Enter. You can also type in a directory mask such as C:\MYDIR\*.CHR (without pressing Enter) and then press the tab key to cycle through filenames matching that mask. Pressing Enter selects the file where the chart will be written. It is recommended that you periodically save the workspace in case the machine crashes or you accidentally distort the workspace beyond fixing. You can then read the file back into the workspace without having lost all your editing changes. Pressing Esc aborts this command. F8 Print Sends the chart contained in the workspace to the printer. Print options can be set in the Defaults Menu. The options include: Left Margin Number of Lines per Page Compressed or Normal Character Size Overstrike or Singlestrike Optional Line Numbers A User Specified Printer Setup String Whether or not to use the IBM character set See the section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for printer setup considerations. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 26 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F9 Clr Erases the workspace. Clr in no way affects any file on any existing diskette. F10 OV Enters overview mode. Overview Mode displays a condensed view of the workspace. Although the condensed image does not provide detail, it is useful when there is a need to get a better view of "the big picture". The keys which are active in Overview Mode are: Home Moves the screen to the beginning of the workspace. End Moves the screen to the end of the workspace. up Moves the screen up one line. down Moves the screen down one line. PgUp Moves the screen up one page. PgDn Moves the screen down one page. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 27 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 7 The Create Mode Menu 7.1 The Selections Available Create Mode allows you to create new charts and modify charts that are loaded into the EasyChart workspace via the Input/Output Mode F6 Read selection. Upon entering Create Mode, you will see the following menu at the bottom of the screen: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │1 Help 2 Quit 3 Edit-M 4 Box 5 List 6 File 7 Decision 9 Line 10 OV │ │CREATE MODE -- [f2] for INPUT/OUTPUT MODE 1 1 1 1│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Please note that you can get to Create Mode from any menu by prefixing the Create Mode function key command with the Shift key. For example, you can print a box (Box) in the EasyChart workspace from any menu by holding down the Shift key and pressing function key F4. 7.2 Description of Each Selection Description of each function key selection on the Create Mode menu: F1 Help Displays on-line help describing the functions of each selection active in Create Mode. F2 Quit Terminates Create Mode and returns control to Input/Output Mode. F3 Edit-M Enters Edit Mode. Edit Mode provides a means of making changes to existing charts with ease. In Edit Mode you can modify the workspace, by: formatting text deleting or inserting columns and rows of workspace stretching figures to make them larger shifting sections of the workspace up, down, right, or left erasing sections of the workspace copying sections of the workspace into a buffer to add elsewhere adding sections of workspace that were erased or held back into the workspace (move and copy). See the next section for more information about Edit Mode. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 28 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F4 Box Places a box in the chart workspace. ┌───────────┐ │ │ └───────────┘ When you select Box, you will see the following menu: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │1 Help 2 Quit 3 Abandon 4 Set Defaults 5 ══ 6 ▄▄ 7 ░░ 8 ▒▒ 9 ▓▓ 10 ██ │ │Draw Box - Use Cursor keys Size h x w ( 5 12) 5 12 5 12│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Press F1 to receive onscreen help information about this menu. Press F2 to exit this menu and create the box. If you press F2, EasyChart will draw the box using single line symbols (─). Press F3 to abandon this menu, and not create a box. Press F4 to set the initial box size to the size of the highlighted box on the screen. Press any of F5 through F10 to select a symbol to use for creating the box. Note: You can specify the initial box height and width in the Defaults Menu. EasyChart highlights the location of the box. You can adjust the size using the cursor movement (arrow) keys. You can modify the size of the box using the Edit Mode Stretch command. You can move or copy using other Edit Mode commands (see the Edit Mode Section for more information). ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 29 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F5 List Places a listing box in the chart workspace. ┌───────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ ⌠═════╛ ╘═════⌡ Note: The initial listing box height and width can be specified in the Defaults Menu. The location of the box is highlighted on the screen. The size can be adjusted using the cursor movement (arrow) keys. When the figure is the desired size, pressing the F2 (Quit) or Enter key will cause the figure to be drawn. To exit without drawing the figure, press the F3 (Abandon) or Escape (Esc) key. Once drawn, the size of the box created can be later modified using the Edit Mode Stretch command or can be moved using other Edit Mode commands. (see the Edit Mode Section for more information). F6 File Places a file box in the chart workspace. ╓─────────────╥ « « « « ╙─────────────╨ Note: The initial file box height and width can be specified in the Defaults Menu. The location of the box is highlighted on the screen. The size can be adjusted using the cursor movement (arrow) keys. When the figure is the desired size, pressing the F2 (Quit) or Enter key will cause the figure to be drawn. To exit without drawing the figure, press the F3 (Abandon) or Escape (Esc) key. The size of the box created can be later modified using the Edit Mode Stretch command or can be moved using other Edit Mode commands. (see the Edit Mode Section for more information). ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 30 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F7 Decision Places a decision box in the chart workspace. /\ / \ y/ \n -\ /- \ / \/ Note: The initial decision box height and width can be defined in the Defaults Menu. The location of the box is highlighted on the screen. The size can be adjusted using the cursor movement (arrow) keys. When the figure is the desired size, pressing the F2 (Quit) or Enter key will cause the figure to be drawn. To exit without drawing the figure, press the F3 (Abandon) or Escape (Esc) key. Unlike other figures created by EasyChart, the size of the box created CANNOT be modified using the Edit Mode Stretch command; however it can be moved using Edit Mode commands. (see the Edit Mode Section for more information). ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 31 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F9 Line Enters Line Trace Mode. Within Line Trace Mode, you can use the up, down, left, right cursor keys to trace a line. Drawing lines can get tricky at times, especially if you are using Line Trace Mode to draw a line connecting one box to another. You should refer to the section entitled "Drawing Lines Connecting Boxes or Lines Crossing Other Lines" for more information on drawing lines. ┌────────┐ └───┐ ┌─┘ ─┘ Upon selecting F9 Line, EasyChart displays the following menu: ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 ── 4 ══ 5 ▄▄ 6 ██ 7 ░░ 8 ▒▒ 9 ▓▓ 10 Erase │ │ ── - Use cursor keys. │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ F1 Help Displays on-line help describing the functions of each selection in Line Trace Mode. F2 Quit Terminates Line Trace Mode, and returns you to Create Mode. F3-F9 Trace a line using the line symbol shown. After selecting a line type, the cursor keys can be used to draw lines. F10 Erase After selecting F10, any character the cursor moves off of will be erased. (Line continued - next page) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 32 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Special Editing Keys for Drawing Lines ┌──────╥──────╥──────┐ To make Line Trace easier, the keypad is │Esc ║Num ║Scroll│ reconfigured while in Line Trace Mode. │ ║Lock ║Lock │ This makes one hand operation quick. ╞══════╬══════╬══════╗──────┐ │7 ║8 ║9 ║PrtSc │ The up, down, left, and right (arrow) keys │Home ║^ ║PgUp ║ │ will move the cursor 1 character at a time. ╞══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╡ │4 ║ ║6 ║- │ The minus "-" key puts Line Trace in Erase │< ║ ║> ║ │ Mode. The cursor leaves a trail of blank ╞══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╡ spaces. │1 ║2 ║3 ║ │ │End ║v ║PgDn ║ │ The plus "+" key puts Line Trace back in ╞══════╩══════╬══════╣ + │ Trace Mode after being in Erase Mode. │0 ║. ║ │ │Ins ║Del ║ │ The Ins key toggles between Trace Mode and └─────────────╨──────╨──────┘ Move Only Mode. In Move Only Mode you can freely move the cursor around the screen without tracing or erasing. F10 Ov Enters Overview Mode. Overview Mode displays a condensed view of the workspace. Although the condensed image does not provide detail it is a useful tool when there is a need to get a better view of "the big picture". The keys which are active in Overview Mode are: Home Moves the screen to the beginning of the workspace. End Moves the screen to the end of the workspace. up Moves the screen up one line. down Moves the screen down one line. PgUp Moves the screen up one page. PgDn Moves the screen down one page. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 33 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 7.3 Line Draw Mode You should always keep in mind that EasyChart draws lines following the movement of the cursor. Until you move the cursor, EasyChart cannot know in which direction you want to draw a line character. This may take a little time to get used to, but it's simple once you get the feel of it. For example, if you have two lines on the screen such as: ──────── ───┬──── and you want: │ and you position your cursor │ ──────── ───┴──── ───░──── ───░──── as follows: and move it down like so: ░ ░ ──────── ───░──── ───┼──── When you press the Return key you get: │ . This is probably │ ──────── not what you were expecting. What you need to do is position the cursor ──░───── something like this: ──────── ──░░──── and move it to the right, then down, then left, like this ░ . ░ ───░░─── The first and last cursor moves tell EasyChart to draw a horizontal line. ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │Remember, EasyChart draws a line following the cursor.│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 34 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 8 The Edit Mode Menu 8.1 The Selections Available Edit Mode provides a means of modifying the chart contained in the EasyChart workspace. Upon entering Edit Mode, you will see the following menu at the bottom of the screen: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │1 Help 2 Quit 3 Format 4 Ins/Del 5 Stretch 6 Shift 7 Erase 8 Hold 9 Add 10 OV │ │EDIT MODE -- [f2] for CREATE MODE 19 1 19 1│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Please note that you can get to Edit Mode from any menu by prefixing the Edit Mode function key command with the Ctrl key. For example, you can insert or delete lines from the EasyChart workspace from any menu by holding down the Ctrl key and pressing function key F4. 8.2 Highlighting an Area Using Function Keys F3-F8 The function keys, F3 Format, F4 Ins/Del, F5 Stretch, F6 Shift, F7 Erase, and F8 Hold all operate using a highlighted rectangular area of the workspace. When using these commands you must highlight an area of the workspace. The highlighted area will have one corner anchored at the cursor position when you enter the command, so you must know where your cursor is in relation to what you want to do. This will become obvious when you use one of the commands. Also, note that the information line, the last line on the screen, will provide useful information about the actions that will be taken by the command being used. If you enter one of these commands by mistake, the F3 Abandon or the escape (Esc) key will abandon the command without taking any action. The workspace will be unchanged. After you have highlighted an area, if you want the action to take place the F2 Quit or Enter key will process the command. (Continued next page) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 35 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── HIGHLIGHTING AN AREA ┌──────╥──────╥──────┐ The up, down, left, and right (arrow) keys │Esc ║Num ║Scroll│ will move the cursor 1 character at a time. │ ║Lock ║Lock │ Highlighting will occur as the cursor ╞══════╬══════╬══════╗──────┐ moves over the area. │7 ║8 ║9 ║PrtSc │ │Home ║^ ║PgUp ║ │ To move the cursor faster, or highlight ╞══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╡ more text at a time, use the Home, End, │4 ║ ║6 ║- │ PgUp, and PgDn keys. These keys will move │< ║ ║> ║ │ the cursor 10 characters at a time. ╞══════╬══════╬══════╬══════╡ │1 ║2 ║3 ║ │ Home moves 10 characters to the left. │End ║v ║PgDn ║ │ End moves 10 characters to the right. ╞══════╩══════╬══════╣ + │ PgUp moves 10 characters up. │0 ║. ║ │ PgDn moves 10 characters down. │Ins ║Del ║ │ └─────────────╨──────╨──────┘ 8.3 Description of Each Selection Edit Mode F1 Help Displays on-line help describing the functions of each selection active in Edit Mode. F2 Quit Terminates Edit Mode and returns you to Create Mode. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 36 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F3 Format Allows the formatting of text into a square or rectangular shape. Upon selecting F3 Format, you will see the following menu: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 Abandon 4 Left 5 Up 6 Center │ │ FORMAT TEXT - LEFT - Use Cursor keys │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Using the cursor keys (up, down, left, right), you can highlight an area into which you want to format existing text. No text is formatted until you press the F2 Quit or Enter keys. If you press F3 Abandon or Esc, no reformatting of text occurs. You can format text UP, LEFT, or CENTER. This refers to the type of text justification done within the highlighted area. You can indicate how you want the text formatted in one of two ways: 1. By pressing the F4 Left, F5 Up, or F6 Center keys instead of pressing F2 Quit or Enter. 2. By the direction of the last cursor key you press when highlighting the text you want to format. As the names indicate, the F4 Left, F5 Up, and F6 Center selections format text left, up, or center respectively. EasyChart will also select an UP or LEFT justification based on the last cursor movement you make. For example, if the last cursor movement you made while highlighting the area was to press the left cursor key, and then you pressed the F2 Quit or Enter keys, EasyChart will format text left. EasyChart indicates the type of justification to you in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen in the information row. Before Format After Formatting Up ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ▌This is a ▐ ▌This is a sample ▐ ▌sample ▐ ▌sentence to demonstrate ▐ ▌sentence to ▐ ▌the Format command. ▐ ▌demonstrate ▐ ▌ ▐ ▌the Format command. ▐ ▌ ▐ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 37 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F4 Ins/Del Inserts or deletes entire rows or columns to or from the chart workspace. Upon selecting F4 Ins/Del, you see the following menu: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 Abandon 4 Ins Row 5 Ins Col 6 Del Row 7 Del Col │ │ INSERT ROWS - Use Cursor keys │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Using the cursor keys (up, down, left, right), you can select the row or column where you want rows or columns inserted or deleted. The rows or columns are not inserted or deleted until you press any of the function keys F4 through F7, or the F2 Quit or Enter key. If you press F3 Abandon or Esc, no inserting or deleting occurs. You can indicate the type of action taken in one of two ways: 1. By selecting F4 Ins Row, F5 Ins Col, F6 Del Row, or F7 Del Col instead of pressing F2 Quit or Enter. 2. By the direction of the last cursor key you press when highlighting the area where you want to insert or delete rows or columns. Select F4 to insert rows. Select F5 to insert columns. Select F6 to delete rows. Select F7 to delete columns. You can also use the cursor keys to indicate whether to insert or delete rows or columns by the direction the cursor has moved from its starting position on the screen: right Columns are inserted. left Columns are deleted. up Rows are deleted. down Rows are inserted. It is not necessary to remember this, since the action that EasyChart will perform is displayed in the last row of the screen. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 38 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F5 Stretch Extends and justifies a figure up, down, left or right. Upon selecting F5 Stretch, you see the following menu: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 Abandon 4 Down 5 Right 6 Up 7 Left │ │ STRETCH DOWN - Use Cursor keys │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ As was the case for the Format command, you use the cursor keys to highlight an area. The Stretch command operates in a fashion similar to the Format and Ins/Del commands. You can stretch figures in one of two ways: 1. By selecting F4 Down, F5 Right, F6 Up, or F7 Left instead of pressing F2 Quit or Enter. 2. By the direction of the last cursor key you press when highlighting the figure you want to stretch. Stretch only affects the highlighted workspace. Stretch only moves the special characters used in EasyChart figures. Text doesn't move. Stretch will not perform its action if text must be overwritten. Since no special characters are used to create decision boxes (only the '/' and '\' are used), they are viewed as text and cannot be stretched. The strategy Stretch uses is to move all figure characters within the highlighted area flush to the forward edge of the highlighted area, and then extend the figure characters to the rear edge. Examples of a stretch to the right. figure highlight result ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░ ░░ ╔═══╗ ░░ ░░ The right side of the box was moved ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ ┌─╫─┐ ║ ░░ ┌─────┐ ░░ to the right and the 2 horizontal ░░ │ │ ░░ │ ║ │ ║ ░░ │ │ ░░ lines making up the top and bottom ░░ └───┘ ░░ └─╫─┘ ║ ░░ └─────┘ ░░ of the box were extended. ░░ ░░ ╚═══╝ ░░ ░░ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ (Continued next page) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 39 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Examples of a stretch to the right (continued). figure highlight result ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░ ░░ ╔═══╗ ░░ ░░ Notice that the text remained ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ ┌─╫─┐ ║ ░░ ┌─────┐ ░░ unchanged. The figure was ░░ │abc│d ░░ │a║c│d║ ░░ │abc d│ ░░ stretched right to encompass the ░░ └───┘ ░░ └─╫─┘ ║ ░░ └─────┘ ░░ text. ░░ ░░ ╚═══╝ ░░ ░░ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ figure highlight result ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░ ░░ ╔═══╗ ░░ ░░ Notice that no action has taken ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ ┌─╫─┐ ║ ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ place. There are figure ░░ │ ├── ░░ │ ║ ├─╢ ░░ │ ├── ░░ characters already flush to the ░░ └───┘ ░░ └─╫─┘ ║ ░░ └───┘ ░░ right side of the area ░░ ░░ ╚═══╝ ░░ ░░ highlighted, so there is no ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ empty area to stretch into. figure highlight result ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░ ░░ ╔═══╗ ░░ ░░ Notice that no action has taken ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ ┌─╫─┐ ║ ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ place. In order to stretch the ░░ │abc│de ░░ │a║c│d║ ░░ │abc│de ░░ figure, the "e" would have to be ░░ └───┘ ░░ └─╫─┘ ║ ░░ └───┘ ░░ overwritten by the right side of ░░ ░░ ╚═══╝ ░░ ░░ the box. Stretch will not ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ overwrite text. figure highlight result ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░ ░░ ╔═╗ ░░ ░░ Notice that no action has taken ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ ┌───╢ ║ ░░ ┌───┐ ░░ place. There are no figure ░░ │ │ ░░ │ ║ ║ ░░ │ │ ░░ characters on the left side of ░░ └───┘ ░░ └───╢ ║ ░░ └───┘ ░░ the highlighted area to stretch. ░░ ░░ ╚═╝ ░░ ░░ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ The Stretch command may take a little time to get used to, but it is well worth it. Usually, it will do what you expect. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 40 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F6 Shift Moves sections of the workspace up, down, left, or right. Upon selecting F6 Shift, you see the following menu: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 Abandon 4 Down 5 Right 6 Up 7 Left │ │ SHIFT DOWN - Use Cursor keys │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ EasyChart indicates The direction of the shift on the last line of the screen. You can shift the workspace image in one of two ways: 1. By selecting F4 Down, F5 Right, F6 Up, or F7 Left instead of pressing F2 Quit or Enter. 2. By the direction of the last cursor key you press when highlighting the area you want to shift. The following describes the effect of each type of shift: right The highlighted area is shifted right. Any workspace to the right is also shifted right. down The highlighted area is shifted down. Any workspace below is also shifted down. left The workspace to the right of the highlighted area is shifted left into the highlighted area. The highlighted area is overwritten. up The workspace below the highlighted area is shifted up into the highlighted area. The highlighted area is overwritten. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 41 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F7 Erase Moves a section of the workspace into a holding area. Upon selecting F7 Erase, the following menu is displayed: ┌───────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 Abandon │ │ ERASE - Use Cursor keys. │ └───────────────────────────────────────┘ Cursor keys are used to highlight the area to be moved. The holding area can be copied into the workspace using F9 Add. By using F7 Erase and F9 Add, sections of the workspace can be moved. F8 Hold Copies a section of workspace into the holding area. Upon selecting F8 Hold, the following menu is displayed: ┌───────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1 Help 2 Quit 3 Abandon │ │ HOLD - Use Cursor keys. │ └───────────────────────────────────────┘ This selection is similar to Erase, except no erase is done, only a copy is made in holding area. The holding area can be copied into the workspace by using F9 Add. By using F8 Hold and F9 Add, sections the of workspace can be copied. F9 Add Moves the holding area into the workspace at the position where the cursor is located. This command copies the last area highlighted, using F7 Erase or F8 Hold, back into the workspace. By using F8 Hold and F9 Add, sections of workspace can be copied. By using F7 Erase and F9 Add, sections of the workspace can be moved. F10 OV Enters Overview Mode. Overview Mode displays a condensed view of the workspace. Although the condensed image does not provide detail it is a useful tool when there is a need to get a better view of "the big picture". The keys which are active in Overview Mode are: Home Moves the screen to the beginning of the workspace. End Moves the screen to the end of the workspace. up Moves the screen up one line. down Moves the screen down one line. PgUp Moves the screen up one page. PgDn Moves the screen down one page. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 42 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 9 The Defaults Menu 9.1 The Selections Available The Defaults Menu provides a means for specifying a number of settings. You can specify settings for files to read, printing characteristics, and for certain characteristics of printed symbols. You can access the Defaults Menu from the Input/Output Mode Menu. The following is an example of the screen displayed when you make the F4 Defaults selection: ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ DEFAULTS ║ ╟────────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ Data Path: C:\EZC\ ║ ║ Dir Mask: *.CHR_______ ║ ║ Box Width: 12 3-132 ║ ║ Box Height: 5 3-132 ║ ║ Move Scrn-L/R: 40 1-80 ║ ║ Move Scrn-U/D: 12 1-23 ║ ║ Printing ║ ║ -Compressed: N \18 ║ ║ -Overstrike: N \27\72 ║ ║ -Lines / Inch: 6 \27\50 ║ ║ -Setup String: \18\27\72\27\50 ║ ║ -Line Numbers: N ║ ║ -Left Margin: 5 0-132 ║ ║ -Lines / Page: 66 1-999 ║ ║ -ASCII Ext: Y ║ ║ Color Monitor: Y ║ ║ Bell: N ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │1 Help 2 Quit 6 Read Defaults 7 Save Defaults 8 Reset Defaults │ │SET DEFAULTS -- [f2] for INPUT/OUTPUT MODE 1 1 1 1 │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 43 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── F1 Help Displays on-line help describing each selection in the Defaults menu. F2 Quit Return to the Input/Output Mode Menu. F6 Read Defaults Reads the EasyChart system defaults file. F7 Save Defaults Saves the existing defaults to the EasyChart system defaults file. F8 Reset Defaults Resets the default values to the "factory" defaults. The values for each default setting are returned to their original PAVITRON settings. It is possible to have a separate defaults file for each chart or document. A separate defaults file is saved automatically when a chart or document is saved to disk using the Create Mode Save command. These defaults are used when that chart or document is read into EasyChart. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 44 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 9.2 Description of Each Selection File Characteristic Defaults: Data Path The file drive and directory for files to be read into the EasyChart workspace. When loading a file into EasyChart, you have the option of either entering a file name by keying the filename directly, or by pressing the tab key and having EasyChart display the next filename in the data path (drive and directory). If you press the tab key while the cursor is positioned at the Data Path field, EasyChart will fill the entry with the current default drive and path. Dir Mask A directory mask, used along with Data Path, to further specify what files EasyChart should display. When issuing the Input/Output Mode Menu's Read command, you can indicate you want another filename by pressing the tab key. For example, if the directory mask is specified as *.CHR, and you press the tab key to display the next filename, only those filenames in the current data path having a filename extension of .CHR are displayed. If you are not familiar with the use of global filename characters such as * and ?, you should refer to IBM Disk Operating System Manual for more information. Chart Workspace Characteristic Defaults: Box Width The initial width in characters for figures drawn using EasyChart. Box Height The initial height in characters for figures drawn using EasyChart. Move Scrn-L/R The Move Scrn-Left/Right increment. When the user presses the Ctrl-left or Ctrl-right keys, the screen will move by the number of characters specified. Move Scrn-U/D The Move Scrn-PgUp/PgDn increment. When the user presses either Ctrl-PgUp, or Ctrl-PgDn, the screen moves up or down the number of lines specified. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 45 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Printing Characteristic Defaults: We designed EasyChart to work on any printer capable of printing characters contained in the IBM Extended Character Set. As long as your printer can do this, you can print your charts from EasyChart. Since most printers offer compatibility with the IBM Graphics and IBM Proprinters (that is, they accept the same escape codes as those printers), we have made it easier for those users to use EasyChart by making available settings for compressed and overstrike printing modes. Compressed If set to "Y", EasyChart will print 17 characters per inch on IBM Graphics and Proprinter compatible printers. If set to "N", EasyChart will print 10 characters per inch. If you do not have a printer that is escape code compatible with the IBM Graphics and Proprinters, you should set Compressed to "N". Users with printers that do not accept IBM Graphics and Proprinter escape codes should refer to the section entitled "Printing Charts On Other Printers". When you view the Compressed entry, you will notice some codes to the right prefixed with a \ symbol, for example, \018. This is an escape code to invoke Compressed printing on an IBM Graphics compatible printer. You can't change these codes from the Defaults menu. The escape codes are hard-coded in the defaults file associated with the document you are creating. Overstrike If set to "Y", each line of a chart will be printed twice on IBM Graphics and Proprinter compatible printers. If set to "N", the chart will be printed without printing over each line. If you do not have a printer that is escape code compatible with the IBM Graphics and Proprinters, you should set Compressed to "N". Users with printers that do not accept IBM Graphics and Proprinter escape codes should refer to the section entitled "Printing Charts On Other Printers". When you view the Overstrike entry, you will notice some codes to the right prefixed with a \ symbol, for example, \027\072. This is an escape code to invoke Overstrike printing on an IBM Graphics compatible printer. You can't change these codes from the Defaults menu. The escape codes are hard-coded in the defaults file associated with the document you are creating. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 46 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Lines / Inch If set to 6, EasyChart will print 6 lines per vertical inch on IBM Graphics and compatible printers. The other value allowed for Lines / Inch is 8. When you view the Lines / Inch entry, you will notice some codes to the right prefixed with a \ symbol, for example, \27\50. This is an escape code to invoke printing at 6 lines per inch on an IBM Graphics compatible printer. You can't change these codes from the Defaults menu. The escape codes are hard-coded in the defaults file associated with the document you are creating. Setup String The Setup String contains special printer codes (in decimal) that EasyChart sends to the printer before printing any documents. The setup string normally does not contain any printable characters. Rather, it contains special printer control codes that turn on or turn off special printing capabilities of the printer such as near-letter-quality, emphasized, bold, data processing quality, etc. Printer codes have the form \nnn, a backslash followed by a decimal number. As an example, for emphasized printing on an Okidata ML 92/93 with Plug and Play the character codes sent to the printer are Esc E. The Esc is a decimal code 27, and the E is a decimal code 45. To set the printer to emphasized printing, the user could specify the setup string as: \27\45. It is not necessary to enter printable code in decimal form. The string \27E is equivalent. You have the option of specifying the setup string either by making entries in the Default menu's Compressed, Overstrike, and Lines / Inch fields, or by typing your escape code sequence directly into the Setup String field. Make changes to the Compressed, Overstrike, and Lines / Inch fields and see how this works! Line Numbers If set to "Y", line numbers for each chart line are printed. If set to "N", line numbers are not printed. Left Margin The number of spaces printed on each line before the first column of a chart appears. This only affects where on the paper the first column of the chart prints. It does not affect which columns of the chart print. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 47 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Lines / Page The number of lines printed on a page. The default specification is 66 which corresponds to 6 lines per inch on standard 11 inch paper. Printing charts at 8 lines per inch or 88 lines per page prints a more proportioned chart. Setting Lines / Page doesn't set your printer in any way. It only tells EasyChart how many lines your printer can fit on a page. EasyChart uses this information in calculating page lengths. If you need to indicate lines per page to your printer, you must do this either through your printer's control panel, or by sending escape codes to the printer through the Setup String. ASCII Ext If set to "Y", EasyChart will print your chart as seen on the screen. EasyChart will use its standard symbols for printing. If set to "N", EasyChart assumes your printer cannot handle the special symbols it uses, and prints using characters that should print on all printers. For example, if you specify "N", EasyChart will print using a dash symbol (-) instead of (─), and a colon symbol (:) instead of (│). This is beneficial when your printer doesn't support printing symbols contained in the IBM extended character set. Monitor Characteristic Defaults: Color Monitor If set to "Y", charts are displayed on the screen in color. The default is "N", which displays charts in normal and intense black and white. Miscellaneous Defaults: Bell If set to "Y", a bell will sound when either a warning or an error occurs. If set to "N", a bell will only sound when an error occurs. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 48 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 10 Advanced Topics 10.1 Intelligent Page Ejecting (.P in-line command) When working with charts, it is not unusual for charts to run more than 1 page in length. When this happens, it is possible that an EasyChart figure such as a decision, process, or file box may be partially on two different pages. You may find this undesirable and want to make sure figures don't span pages. EasyChart provides a solution to this problem in the form of the .P intelligent page eject command. The .P command provides a means of forcing a page eject. At the same time, all vertical lines are continued to the bottom of the current page, across the page perforation, and to the top of the next page. Syntax: .P You must enter the .P command in columns 1 and 2 of a chart. The .P command must be in upper case. You may also force a page eject by placing a formfeed character in column 1 of a line. EasyChart will highlight the page eject line, but will not extend the vertical lines when printing. To place a formfeed character (Ctrl-L) in column 1 of a line, first go the location you desire, then press Ctrl-L. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 49 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 10.2 Entering Symbols Not Shown on the Keyboard Users often find a need to enter certain symbols into their charts that are not on the keyboards they are using. These special symbols may be part of the IBM Extended Character Set but are not shown on keyboards. For example, the following symbols are in the IBM Extended Character Set, but not on a standard keyboard: Symbol Decimal Code ¿ 168 ½ 171 Σ 228 σ 229 Lists of the symbols available in the IBM Extended Character Set can be found in many manuals. Many of the IBM manuals have the ASCII Character Codes for all symbols available in appendices. Some memory-resident software packages offer ASCII code tables that can be called up with 1 or 2 keystrokes. EasyChart allows users to enter any ASCII symbol into a chart. The user can enter codes not shown on a keyboard by depressing the Alt key and entering a 3-digit code using the keyboard's numeric keypad (the Alt key is located under the left-shift key on standard IBM keyboards). For example, to enter the symbol Σ, the user can hold down the Alt key and press the keypad numbers 2,2, and 8. This will cause the symbol Σ to appear on the screen. This works very well for characters which are not commands to EasyChart. However, if you have to enter characters which are commands to EasyChart, such as backspace, the preceding method will not work. To get characters which are on the keyboard, but are special keys into the workspace, a special feature is provided. A Ctrl-o tells EasyChart to take the next character as is and enter it into the workspace. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 50 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 11 Error Messages This is a list of the error messages in EZC. All error messages are prefixed by a 2-digit code. Code Error Message and Description 10 No stretchable characters marked. Displayed from the Stretch command in Edit Mode. The Stretch command will only stretch characters used in creating figures or lines. Error 10 indicates that the highlighted area has none of these characters in the row or column opposite the direction in which you are stretching. For example, if you are stretching down, then the top row of the highlighted area must have at least one vertical character which you can stretch. If you are stretching right then the left-most column of the highlighted area must have at least one horizontal character you can stretch. 11 Non-blank character in area. Displayed from the Stretch command in Edit Mode. The Stretch command is non-destructive, that is, it will not stretch a character that will overwrite text. Note that the stretch command doesn't move text, so a figure can actually be stretched beyond the text to encompass the text into the figure. Error 11 indicates that the highlighted area would have caused the characters being stretched to overwrite text. 20 Lines truncated at 132 characters. Displayed from the Read command in Input/Output Mode. Error 20 indicates that EasyChart read a line longer than 132 characters. Note EasyChart will places a plus "+" character in column 132 of the lines that it truncates. 21 File ????? not found. Displayed from the Read command in Input/Output Mode. Error 21 indicates that EasyChart could not find the specified file on the disk. This is probably the result of misspelling the file, having the wrong disk in the drive, or specifying the wrong drive or path. Using the tab key feature for selecting a file will help avoid this error. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 51 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Code Error Message and Description 22 Merge lines truncated at 132 characters. Displayed from the Merge command in Input/Output Mode. Error 21 indicates that a line was read which extends beyond the 132 character line size. Note EasyChart places a plus "+" character in column 132 of the truncated lines. 23 Merge File ????? not found. Displayed from the Merge command in Input/Output Mode. Error 22 indicates that EasyChart could not find the specified file on the disk. This is probably the result of misspelling the file, having the wrong disk in the drive, or specifying the wrong drive or path. Using the tab key feature for selecting a file will help avoid this error. 80 Free disk space on <drive> < nnn bytes. This error can occur during any input or output operation. Error 80 indicates there is insufficient space on the disk in drive <drive> for the operation you are performing. EasyChart cannot do the operation. Try clearing files from your disk and starting again. You can also try putting your spill files on another drive with more space (see the description of the EZC command in the section entitled "Running EasyChart"). 81 Open file error ?????. Displayed from the Read, Save, or Merge commands. Error 81 indicates EasyChart encountered an error while opening a file for input or output. This can occur if EasyChart is reading a defective disk or if the drive door is open. Try running a CHKDSK on the disk. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 52 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Code Error Message and Description 82 Disk full or other disk error. Displayed from the Write command in Input/Output Mode. Error 82 indicates you should get a new disk, shouldn't have taken the data disk out of the drive, or have specified an incorrect disk drive. 83 Disk read error. Displayed when any command encounters a problem reading a file. Error 83 indicates EasyChart encountered an error attempting to read a file. A disk with a bad file allocation table (FAT) could cause this. Try running CHKDSK on the disk. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 53 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 12 Questions and Answers The following is a list of questions users have asked about using EasyChart. Q: When I hit the tab key to select a file to merge, the file I want doesn't appear as one of the files on the disk. I know the file is on the disk, so why isn't it showing up? A: You should check if the Data Path and Dir Mask are correct. ****** Q: When I try to use Stretch to make figures longer or wider, it doesn't always work. Why is this happening? A: The Stretch command will not stretch if any of the following conditions are true: 1. Any special characters such as ║, ┐, ├ will overwrite any text. 2. There are no special characters which are stretchable horizontally (─, ═, █, ▄, ▀, ▒, and ▓) or vertically (│, ║, █, ▌, ▐, ▒, and ▓) on the first row or column you highlighted. 3. There is a special character (an ASCII character used to create a figure) on the last row or column you highlighted. ****** Q: I read a file and the text did not show up on the screen. Why didn't EasyChart read my file? A: EasyChart does not send the cursor to the top of the workspace when a file is read. This allows you to read a file in again after it has been accidentally distorted, and still be positioned in the workspace where you were editing. To get to the top of the workspace, press the Home key four times. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 54 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 13 Technical Considerations 13.1 System Requirements EasyChart is designed to run on IBM PC/XT/AT, and PS/2 compatible microcomputers with the following minimum configuration: - 256KB RAM - DOS 2.0 or later - Color graphics adapter or monochrome graphics adapter - 2 DS/DD diskette drives, or 1 DS/HD diskette drive, or 1 diskette drive and 1 hard disk - Any printer. However, printers capable of printing symbols found in the IBM extended character set produce the most attractive charts. EasyChart comes configured for an IBM graphics or compatible printer. 13.2 Files Included With the System File Name Description READ ME Special instructions to help you get up and running fast; also information about this release of EasyChart EZC EXE The executable program EZCOV001 OVL The EasyChart Overlay file EZCTV??? TUT EasyChart Tutorial Files TUTORIAL CHR First EasyChart tutorial file EZCHV??? HLP EasyChart Help Files EZC DOC \ TEMPLATE DOC \ QUICKREF DOC \ The documentation for EasyChart TROUBLE DOC / ORDERING DOC / ???????? CHR Sample chart files CLEANUP BAT \ INSTALL BAT \ PRINTDOC BAT \ 1 BAT \ EasyChart .BAT files 2 BAT / 3 BAT / 4 BAT / 5 BAT / ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 55 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Included on the EasyChart diskettes are files containing charts and documents created by EasyChart users. Here is a description of those files: OFFICE.CHR an example of a floor plan. This could be used for a directory with employee names, or as layout for drawing lines for network cabling instructions. ORGCHART.CHR an example of a chain of command or organization chart. FORM1A.CHR an example of a form. The form could be printed and duplicated for use, or read into a word processor and filled in. The following four examples provide information about one project. The four charts are cross-referenced, and show how using EasyChart can produce a consistent set of documents: TSSL.CHR a login sheet to be filled out by the computer operator. TSSO.CHR the operating instructions for the computer operator. TSSR.CHR a run control chart which graphically presents the run control relations of the system. TSSD.CHR a flow chart of the system. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 56 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 14 Installation Instructions 14.1 Getting Started You can run EasyChart from diskette, hard disk, or a network. Please refer to the section entitled "Corporate and Quantity Purchases" if you plan on installing EasyChart on a network. Before performing the installation process, you should place a write-protect tab over the notch on your original EasyChart diskette. To install EasyChart, perform the following steps: 14.2 Installing EasyChart The entire system, including sample chart files fits on two diskettes. To install EasyChart, you can either set the default directory to the location of the first EasyChart diskette and copy the contents using the DOS command: COPY *.* <drive:><\directory> or, you can use the EasyChart-supplied INSTALL.BAT command. The INSTALL.BAT command has the following syntax: INSTALL <drive:> <\directory> <C/M> where: <drive:> - indicates the drive designation where you plan to install EasyChart. <\directory> - indicates the directory where you plan to install EasyChart. If you don't specify a directory, INSTALL.BAT installs the software in the root directory of <drive:>. If the directory does not exist, INSTALL.BAT will create the directory. <C/M> - indicates whether the system where you are installing EasyChart has a <C>olor or a <M>onochrome monitor. If your system has a composite video monitor (if the plug from your monitor to the system unit has only one pin) you should indicate your system has a <M>onochrome monitor. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 57 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The following example shows how to install EasyChart on a hard disk with the EasyChart software on a diskette in drive A:. In this example, the user wants to install EasyChart on drive C: in the subdirectory \EZC. The system has a color monitor C> A: A> A:INSTALL C: \EZC C ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 58 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 14.3 Other Installation Considerations 14.3.1 Modifying the Auto-load Defaults File After you have installed EasyChart, you may wish to modify the Auto-loaded defaults file to meet your special needs. This can be done by executing EasyChart (type EZC at the DOS prompt and pressing the enter key) and performing the following steps: 1. Press enter (<──┘) in response to the initial EasyChart Licensing screen (this should place you at the EasyChart Input/Output Mode screen). Press Esc when you see the input filename prompt. 2. Press F4 (Defaults). This will display the Defaults Menu screen. 3. At this point, you can use the cursor keys to move to any entry field in the Defaults Menu and make changes you desire. Refer to the Section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for more information on selections. 4. Press F7 (Save Defaults). You will receive the prompt "Are these defaults OK? (Y/N):". At this time, you should carefully check over the changes you have made. If your changes are correct, press "Y". If not, press "N" and go to Step 3. 5. At this point, you should now have an updated auto-load defaults file, and should be back at the Input/Output Mode menu. You can also change the EasyChart defaults file EZCDV001.EZD using ANY TEXT EDITOR OTHER THAN EASYCHART THAT PRODUCES AN ASCII TEXT FILE AS OUTPUT. The defaults file contains one default field to a line. A description of each default field is provided at the bottom of the EZCDV001.EZD file. The main reason you may want to modify the EZCDV001.EZD file is to insert escape codes for your own printer. For example, the default escape code for Compressed print is \015. If you want to change this to the Hewlett-Packard Laserjet II printer escape code for compressed print, you would enter \027s16.66H. If you mess up the defaults file, you can always restore it to the original PAVITRON settings by selecting Defaults from the Input/Output Mode Menu and pressing F8 (Reset Defaults). ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 59 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 14.3.2 Printing the EasyChart Documents The EasyChart System comes with several documents which you can print and use for reference. A DOS batch file named PRINTDOC.BAT is provided with the EasyChart software. When executed, this batch file provides a list of the documents that can be printed, and tells you how to print each document. The following documents are included with the EasyChart system: -- EasyChart Documentation. -- EasyChart Quick Reference Card. -- Function Key Template. -- Trouble Report Form. -- EasyChart Ordering Form. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 60 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 14.3.3 Eliminating Non-essential EasyChart Files Several of the files contained in the EasyChart system are not needed to run the software. For example, the system contains tutorial and example files. If space is at a premium, you may want to eliminate any files not essential to the execution of EasyChart. This can be done from DOS by making the drive and directory where EasyChart is located the default and entering the command CLEANUP. For example, if EasyChart is on a hard disk in the directory C:\EZC, and the current default directory is B: you would need to do the following: B> C: C> CD \EZC C> CLEANUP ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 61 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 15 Running EasyChart You can execute EasyChart simply by specifying: EZC To execute EasyChart using the above format, you must have the EasyChart program and its associated files in the default directory. For example, if you installed EasyChart in the directory C:\EZC, you should specify the following: B> C: C> CD \EZC C> EZC The complete syntax of the command to execute EasyChart (the EZC command) is: EZC <filename> <merge-mask> <EZC-dir> <spill-drive> where: <filename> indicates the filename or the directory mask for the Create Mode Read and Save commands. The <filename> entry can be the complete filename of the file, for example C:\MYDIR\MYFILE.CHR. The <filename> entry can also be a directory mask such as C:\MYDIR\*.CHR. EasyChart will display the <filename> entry when you first load EasyChart. If the <filename> entry is a directory mask, each time you press the tab key, a different filename matching the directory mask appears. If <filename> isn't specified, EasyChart displays the filename contained in the Defaults Menu. <merge-mask> indicates the directory mask for the Create Mode Merge command. The <merge-mask> entry can be the complete filename of the file, for example C:\MYDIR\MYFILE.MRG. If you use a directory mask, EasyChart will display the directory mask when you press F6 (Merge) from the Create Mode menu. Each time you press the tab key, a different filename matching the directory mask appears. If you don't specify <merge-mask>, EasyChart displays the filename contained in the Defaults Menu. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 62 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── <EZC-dir> indicates the directory where the EZC program and its associated files are located. If the <EZC-dir> isn't specified, the default directory must be the directory in which EasyChart is located. By specifying <EZC-dir>, you can execute EasyChart from a directory other than the directory where EasyChart is located. Please note that you should specify the trailing backslash in the <EZC-dir> entry, for example, C:\EZC\. <spill-drive> indicates the drive where the EZC program will store its spill files. Spill files are intermediate files created by EasyChart to store text not currently in the chart workspace. Spill files provide a means for EasyChart to process files larger than available memory will allow. If you are processing a large file, you may want to specify <spill-drive> as a RAM disk or as a fast hard disk to speed up EasyChart processing. If you don't specify a spill drive, EasyChart will use the default directory for its spill files. The following is an example EZC command: EZC C:\MYDIR\*.CHR C:\MYDIR\*.MRG C:\EZC\ D: ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 63 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 16 Running the EasyChart Tutorial After you have installed EasyChart, you may wish to run the tutorial. This can be done by executing EasyChart (type EZC at the DOS prompt and press the enter key) and performing the following steps: 1. Press enter (<──┘) in response to the initial EasyChart Licensing screen (this should place you at the EasyChart Input/Output Mode screen). 2. Type: TUTORIAL.CHR 3. Press Enter. 4. At this point, you should be reading the first screen of the tutorial. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 64 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 17 Printing From EasyChart 17.1 Printing Charts On IBM Graphics Compatible Printers Since most printers offer compatibility with the IBM Graphics and IBM Proprinters (that is, they accept the same escape codes as those printers), we make it easier for users with those printers by making available settings for compressed, overstrike, and lines per inch. The Defaults Menu contains the default settings for Compressed, Overstrike, and Lines / Inch. If you have a printer that is IBM Graphics or Proprinters compatible, and you set Compressed to "N", your printer will print charts at 10 characters per inch (CPI). If you set Compressed to "Y", your printer will print charts at 17 CPI. If you specify Overstrike as "N", each line is printed one time. If you specify "Y", each line prints two times. If you set Lines / Inch to 6 or 8, then your printer will print 6 or 8 lines per inch. Refer to the section entitled "The Defaults Menu" for more information. You can also insert other printer escape codes directly into the EasyChart chart. Since some characters have special meaning to EasyChart, you will need to prefix certain characters such as the Esc character with <Ctrl-o>. You should refer to the section entitled "Entering Symbols Not Shown on the Keyboard" for more information on entering special codes directly into an EasyChart chart. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 65 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 17.2 Printing Charts on Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Printers 17.2.1 The Hewlett-Packard family of Laserjet Printers We designed EasyChart to print on any printer capable of printing characters in the IBM extended character set. The Hewlett-Packard Laserjet printers can do this. The Laserjet, the Laserjet+, the Laserjet Series II, and any printers upward compatible with those printers can print EasyChart charts. Depending on the type of Laserjet printer you are using, you will need to either use a special font cartridge and/or use escape codes to get your desired output. Since Hewlett-Packard printers are not escape code compatible with the IBM Graphics and Proprinter printers, you should modify the Setup String in the Defaults Menu. Otherwise, EasyChart will attempt to send those codes to your printer, and your printer will not properly process the codes. 17.2.2 Printing Charts on HP Laserjet and Laserjet+ Printers For the Laserjet and Laserjet+ printers, you have two options: 1. You can purchase the PC Courier Hewlett-Packard font cartridge (Part No. 92286Y). 2. You can set the EasyChart Default Menu's ASCII Ext field to "N". Of these two options, purchasing the PC Courier font cartridge produces the most attractive charts. Note that you must install the PC Courier cartridge in your Laserjet or Laserjet+ before you turn on the printer. The PC Courier cartridge will allow you to print you EasyChart charts in either 10 or 16 pitch, in portrait or landscape. You should refer to the Hewlett-Packard PC Courier documentation or the Hewlett-Packard Laserjet manual for more information on special codes you will need to print in 10 or 16 pitch, portrait or landscape. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 66 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 17.2.3 Printing Charts on HP Laserjet Series II or Later printers The Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Series II printers don't require a special font cartridge to print EasyChart charts. Instead, you can supply escape codes to get your printer to print correctly. You can supply these escape codes to your printer in the Default Menu's Setup String. For example, if you want to enter the Hewlett-Packard escape codes to reset your printer <Esc>E, and the code to print using the IBM extended character set <Esc>(10U, you could enter the following in the Setup String: \27E\27(10U ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 67 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 17.3 Printing Charts On Other Printers We designed EasyChart to work on any printer capable of printing characters contained in the IBM Extended Character Set. As long as your printer can do this, you can print your charts from EasyChart. If your printer is not compatible with the IBM Graphics and Proprinter printers, you should modify the Setup String in the Defaults Menu. Otherwise, EasyChart will attempt to send codes to your printer, and your printer may not properly process the codes. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 68 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 18 Additional Versions of EasyChart and Customized Versions PAVITRON is at present a small company. We have a product that we believe is reliable, beneficial, and inexpensive. The version of EasyChart that you can obtain from bulletin board systems allows you to generate charts that are 132 columns wide, but this could be changed in a customized version. We are very open to the prospects of new business. We will entertain requests for customized versions of EasyChart to meet the special needs of users. If you are interested in contracting with us to develop special versions of EasyChart, please send your request to the following mailing address: PAVITRON Computer Group PO Box 8062 Silver Spring, MD 20907 (301)-762-4819 Dealers, value added retailers, and consultants interested in using EasyChart for resale packaged with other products please write to us. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 69 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 19 User Support 19.1 User Support Contacts User support is provided to all registered users. When contacting PAVITRON Computer Group, please be prepared to provide your name, your company's name, the serial number of your software, and the EasyChart version number. You can reach PAVITRON by sending correspondence to: PAVITRON Computer Group PO Box 8062 Silver Spring, MD 20907 or by calling: (301)-762-4819 19.2 Training On-site training is available. Please contact us for more information. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 70 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 19.3 Comment and Bug Reporting Form ------------------------------ COMMENT AND BUG REPORTING FORM ------------------------------ Your comments about this software and documentation are welcome. Please take the time to fill out this form with your comments. This form may also be used for reporting any bugs found with the software. Name: _____________________________ Title: __________________ Company: _______________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________________________ State/Country: ________________________ Zip: ___________________ Phone Work: (_____) _____ - ______ Home: (_____) _____ - ______ EasyChart Version Number: _____________ Date: __________________ EasyChart Serial Number: _____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ***************************************************************** Send this form to: PAVITRON Computer Group EasyChart Comments P.O. Box 8062 Silver Spring, MD 20907 ***************************************************************** ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 71 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 20 Other Products Available From PAVITRON ┌───────────────────┬──────────────────┬──────────┬─────────────┐ │ PAVITRON PRODUCTS │ EasyLoan │ 04/16/89 │ Page 1 of 4 │ └───────────────────┴──────────────────┴──────────┴─────────────┘ - Are you thinking of buying a car or house? - Do you sell cars, houses or other products requiring a loan? If you answered yes, then you need EasyLoan. Do you want to know: - How large your monthly payments will be for an $80,000 loan? - How much car can you afford, if you can only pay $350 per month? - How much interest will you pay over 5 years on that loan? - How much will you save if the interest rate is 1% less? - How long will it take to pay Dad back at $15 per month? If you do, then EasyLoan is for you! ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ EasyLoan (EZL 1.01) calculates the loan amount, or monthly │ │ payment, or interest rate, or number of monthly payments │ │ when you specify the other three information. EasyLoan uses │ │ an interactive form with function key driven commands, │ │ allowing you to easily contrast different loan combinations. │ │ │ │ EasyLoan prints either a summary or a full amortization │ │ schedule. │ │ │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 72 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ┌───────────────────┬──────────────────┬──────────┬─────────────┐ │ PAVITRON PRODUCTS │ OneTime │ 04/16/89 │ Page 2 of 4 │ └───────────────────┴──────────────────┴──────────┴─────────────┘ Do you want to: - Periodically remind your users to back up their files? - Remind yourself when that report is due? - Have your PC welcome you personally? - Impress your users? - Inform your users of those special instructions? If you do, then you need OneTime! ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ OneTime (OT 1.01) displays your message on the date you │ │ specify. You just use your favorite text editor (or use │ │ EasyChart, our favorite editor) and create an ASCII text │ │ file. │ │ │ │ OneTime can display your message with any of three borders, │ │ can flash the message, and can display it and the text and │ │ background in any of 16 colors. It can even erase the │ │ message so it only appears once on the date you specify. │ │ │ │ By using calls to OneTime in an AUTOEXEC.BAT, you can │ │ display reminders (i.e. "Report is due tomorrow"), or │ │ greetings (i.e. "Welcome to the PAVITRON System"), or │ │ display general information (i.e. "In order to ..."). For │ │ that matter, you can use OneTime to enhance any DOS batch │ │ file. │ │ │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 73 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ┌───────────────────┬──────────────────┬──────────┬─────────────┐ │ PAVITRON PRODUCTS │ FileEdit1 │ 04/16/89 │ Page 3 of 4 │ └───────────────────┴──────────────────┴──────────┴─────────────┘ Do you want to: - Perform complex reformatting and editing on a file without having to write a program? - Delete those unnecessary fields? - Insert commas between fields? - Exchange the characters in column 2-5 with those in 8-11? - Make sure that column 12 is numeric? - Make sure that column 7 is not blank? - Delete all records that do not have a code of 34? - Delete all records that begin with the letter "A"? If you do, then you need FileEdit1! ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ FileEdit1 (PEd1 1.01) performs mass edits on data files. │ │ FileEdit1 can insert spaces, change character strings, │ │ delete characters, and move or switch character strings. │ │ │ │ FileEdit1 can also selectively display or delete records │ │ matching a mask that you specify. The mask can match │ │ characters, any alphabetic character, and any numeric │ │ character (i.e. "AD.w ##12@" matches any record beginning │ │ with "AD.w " and then having two numeric digits, the │ │ characters "12", and any alphabetic character). │ │ │ │ FileEdit1 performs data editing that WYSIWYG editors │ │ cannot do. FileEdit1 uses an easy-to-use interactive form │ │ with function key driven commands. │ │ │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 74 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 21 Ordering Information 21.1 Ordering Details You can purchase EasyChart in two ways: EasyChart Registration Only - This type of purchase assumes you already obtained the EasyChart software from another source (e.g. BBS, users group software library, etc.). We do not provide diskettes or manuals for users requesting Registration Only. Registration Only allows you to use the EasyChart software on a single computer (see the section entitled "License Agreement" for more registration information). You also receive telephone user support. The cost for Registration Only is $45 EasyChart Registration/Disk Combo - This type of purchase package includes the latest version of the program on diskette, its documentation and supporting files. PAVITRON Computer Group registers you to use the EasyChart software on a single computer (see the section entitled "License Agreement" for more registration information). Also, you are entitled to telephone user support. In addition, you can request the removal of the initial licensing information screen that displays when EasyChart executes. In place of the licensing information screen, we will display a screen indicating you are the licensed owner of EasyChart. The cost for the EasyChart Registration/Disk Combo is $60. Please use the enclosed order form when placing an order. ORDERS OUTSIDE THE US: Please add $10 for handling costs and send checks drawn on US banks in US dollars. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 75 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 21.2 Corporate and Quantity Purchases All corporate, business, government or other commercial users of EasyChart must be registered. We offer quantity discounts starting at the eleventh copy. Corporate or site licensing is also available. For single unit orders, use the enclosed order form. We accept purchase orders in amounts over $100 only. All other orders should be prepaid. PAVITRON Computer Group process orders in quantities of less than 75 units in the same way as bulk purchases. We can provide either registration/disk or registration/disk/manual types of purchases. We process purchases of over 75 units in the same way as quantity purchases or as corporate licensing agreements. Licensing agreements allow duplication and distribution of specific numbers of copies within the licensed institution. Duplication of multiple copies is not allowed except through execution of a licensing agreement. Please write or call for details. The quantity purchase discounts are as follows: 0- 10 copies: no discount 11- 25 copies: 15% discount 26- 50 copies: 20% discount 51-100 copies: 25% discount 101-200 copies: 30% discount 201-300 copies: 35% discount 301+ copies: 40% discount ALL PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Discounts are not cumulative; they apply to single orders of like products only. Unit prices are the same as for individual users. WARNING: YOU MAY NOT USE EASYCHART WITHIN YOUR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT A PRIOR PURCHASE OR LICENSE ARRANGEMENT. You can use the invoice on the next page for initiating payment through a company accounting system, or as an invoice for your tax records. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 76 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 21.3 Invoice ┌───────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────┬──────────┐ │ PAVITRON PRODUCTS │ INVOICE │ 05/16/89 │ ├────┬──────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────┬─┴──────────┤ │ │EasyChart Registration. . . . . . . . . . @ $ 45.00 ea│$ .00 │ ├────┤(does not include disk, or printed manual) ├────────────┤ ├────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼────────────┤ │ │EasyChart Registration/Disk Combo . . . . @ $ 60.00 ea│$ .00 │ ├────┤(includes registration plus program and ├────────────┤ ├░░░░┤ manual on disk and a printed manual) ├░░░░░░░░░░░░┤ ├────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼────────────┤ │ │OneTime Registration. . . . . . . . . . . @ $ 15.00 ea│$ .00 │ ├────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼────────────┤ │ │EasyLoan Registration . . . . . . . . . . @ $ 10.00 ea│$ .00 │ ├────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼────────────┤ │ │FileEdit1 Registration. . . . . . . . . . @ $ 20.00 ea│$ .00 │ ├────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼────────────┤ │ │Complete PAVITRON Line. . . . . . . . . . @ $ 95.00 ea│$ .00 │ └────┴───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼────────────┤ Subtotal│$ .00 │ ├────────────┤ Maryland residents please add 5% sales tax. .Tax│$ . │ ├────────────┤ Non-US orders please add $10.00 for shipping . . │$ .00 │ ┌─┐ ┌─┐ ├────────────┤ Payment by: └─┘ Check └─┘ Money Order Total│$ . │ └────────────┘ - Please make checks payable to PAVITRON Computer Group. - Sorry, no C.O.D. orders will be accepted. - ORDERS OUTSIDE THE US: Send check drawn on US bank in US dollars. Please add $10.00 for non-US shipping. - Remit to: PAVITRON Computer Group P.O. Box 8062 Silver Spring, MD 20907 tel. inquiries: (301)762-4819 ┌─────────┬───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Name │ │ ├─────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Company │ │ ├─────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Address │ │ │ ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ │ ├───────────────────────────────────┬───────┬─┬─┬─────┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┤ │ │city │ state │ zip │ ├─────────┼───────┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬───┴───┬─┬─┼─┼─┼─┬─┬─┼─┼─┼─┼─┼─┤ │ Phone │ day ( ) - │ eve ( ) - │ ╘═════════╧═══════╪═╧═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╧═╪═╤═╤═╤═╪═╪═╪═╧═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╪═╡ PAVITRON use only │di / / │i# │do / / │ └───┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴───┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴───┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┘ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 77 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 22 The Function Key Template EasyChart provides a menu-driven interface for you to create your charts. As is true with most menu-driven software, experienced users may feel the menus occasionally get in the way. For this reason, EasyChart provides a shortcut method for experienced users to execute any Input/Output, Create, and Edit Mode menu command from within any of the menus. From within any EasyChart menu, any Input/Output Mode command can be executed by holding down the Alt key and pressing the Input/Output Mode command function key. To execute any Create or Edit Mode commands, you can hold down the Shift or Ctrl keys respectively to execute the command. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 EasyChart Users Manual Page: 78 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The following is a Function key template, for keyboards with functions keys across the top of the keyboard. Cut on this line. ────┐ v ╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ EASY-CHART FUNCTION KEY TEMPLATE ║ ║ ║ ║ │F1 │F2│F3 │F4 │F5 │F6 │F7 │F8 │F9 │F10│ ║ ║ ─────┼────┼──┼──────┼────────┼───────┼──────┼────────┼──────┼───┼───┤ ║ ║ Ctrl │Help│ │Format│Ins/Del │Stretch│Shift │Erase │Hold │Add│OV │Edit ║ ║ ─────┼────┼──┼──────┼────────┼───────┼──────┼────────┼──────┼───┼───┤ ║ ║ Shift│Help│ │ │Box │List │File │Decision│Line │ │OV │Create ║ ║ ─────┼────┼──┼──────┼────────┼───────┼──────┼────────┼──────┼───┼───┤ ║ ║ Alt │Help│ │ │Defaults│Merge │Read │Save │Print │Clr│OV │IO ║ ║ ─────┴────┴──┴──────┴────────┴───────┴──────┴────────┴──────┴───┴───┘ ║ ╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ╔═══════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ EASY-CHART FUNCTION KEY TEMPLATE ║ ║ ║ ║ ──────┬────────┬────────┬───── ║ ║ F1 F2 │Help │ │Ctrl /Edit ║ ║ │Help │ │Shift/Create ║ ║ │Help │ │Alt /IO ║ ║ ──────┼────────┼────────┼───── ║ ║ F3 F4 │Format │Ins/Del │Ctrl /Edit ║ Function key template, for ║ │ │Box │Shift/Create ║ keyboards with functions keys ║ │ │Defaults│Alt /IO ║ on the left side of the keyboard. ║ ──────┼────────┼────────┼───── ║ ║ F5 F6 │Stretch │Shift │Ctrl /Edit ║ ║ │List │File │Shift/Create ║ Cut on this line. ─────┐ ║ │Merge │Read │Alt /IO ║ │ ║ ──────┼────────┼────────┼───── ║ │ ║ F7 F8 │Erase │Hold │Ctrl /Edit ║ │ ║ │Decision│Line │Shift/Create ║ <───────────────────────┘ ║ │Save │Print │Alt /IO ║ ║ ──────┼────────┼────────┼───── ║ ║ F9 F10│Add │OV │Ctrl /Edit ║ ║ │ │OV │Shift/Create ║ ║ │Clr │OV │Alt /IO ║ ║ ──────┴────────┴────────┴───── ║ ╚═══════════════════════════════════════╝ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rel: May 1989 END OF DOCUMENT