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- >>Using CHASM<<
-
- The entire CHASM package, consisting of assembler, documentation and sample
- source files are included on your disk. To fit everything on, the files
- have been "archived", which compresses them by a factor of two and combines
- them into a single file. Archiving allows more documentation and examples
- to fit on the disk, but the files must be "un-archived" before you can use
- them.
-
- Put your CHASM disk in drive A:. If you have a hard disk, type:
-
- ARCE CHASM *.* C:\CHASM
-
- The files will be un-archived and placed on your hard disk in directory
- \CHASM.
-
- If you do not have a hard disk, format three fresh diskettes. Label them
- "CHASM Documentation", "CHASM Work Disk" and "CHASM Source Files". Put your
- original CHASM disk in drive A:, and the disk labeled "CHASM Work Disk"
- in drive B:. Make A the default drive, then type:
-
- FLOPPY A: B:
-
- When prompted, change diskettes accordingly.
-
- The CHASM User's Manual is contained in the file CHASM.DOC. Once
- un-archived, you can print the manual on your line printer by using the DOS
- command:
-
- COPY CHASM.DOC LPT1:
-
- CHASM.DOC has been formatted to be printed out in the condensed (132
- column) mode available on most line printers. If you shift your printer
- into condensed mode before printing, you can cut the resulting sheets down
- to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" to fit into one of your IBM manuals for storage.
-
- CHASM is now available in two different versions. CHASM subset is
- available for free trial as "User-Supported" software. To put a little
- incentive into the deal, those who make the suggested payment are upgraded
- to Advanced CHASM. Advanced CHASM runs twice as fast, and supports macros
- and other features not available in the subset. Details, and an order
- blank for Advanced CHASM are given in the User's Manual.
-
- As of version 4, CHASM requires 128K and DOS 2 or later. Users with PCjrs
- or some "compatables" may need 192K. If you're using anything other than
- an actual IBM PC, please read the documentation section titled "Using CHASM
- on Compatible Systems" before attempting to run the program.
-
- If you want to see CHASM run before you wade through the documentation,
- unarchive the files. Either put your "CHASM program" disk in drive A:, or
- for hard disks, change to directory \CHASM, then type:
-
- CHASM example s
-
- The sample source file EXAMPLE.ASM will be assembled. When assembly is
- complete, you can run the assembled program by typing:
-
- EXAMPLE
-
- EXAMPLE prints a short message on the screen, then returns to DOS.
-
- Your comments and suggestions for improving the package are always welcome.
- I hope you find CHASM to be a useful addition to your software library.
-
- David Whitman
- Whitman Software
- P.O. Box 1157
- North Wales, PA 19454