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FormGen Fill
Form Filling System
(C) 1987-1992 R.MacLean
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--------- MEMBER
TABLE OF CONTENTS _________________
Welcome to FormGen Fill Welcome to FormGen Fill
Definitions......................................2
Quick Start Quick Start
To Define a Form.................................3
To FILL the Defined Form.........................3
Basic Form Definition Basic Form Definition
Defining.........................................5
Filling..........................................5
Printing & Extracting............................5
Advanced Form Definition Advanced Form Definition
Starting the Define Module.......................7
Field Types......................................7
To Define a Field................................9
To Set Form Parameters..........................16
To Reset the Definition Module..................17
Printing A Grid.................................17
Printing the Form Definition....................17
Saving the Definition...........................18
To Exit the Define Module.......................18
Filling A Form Filling A Form
To Start the Fill Module
Cursor Movement.................................19
From Field to Field.............................19
Within a Field..................................19
Editing Information.............................20
Printing or Saving a Form.......................20
Printing a Form Printing a Form
When Memory is Too Small........................21
When a Batch is to be Printed...................21
Reference Guide Reference Guide
Running FormGen Fill............................23
DEFINE MODULE Keys..............................23
Fill MODULE Control Keys........................27
Installation and Configuration Installation and Configuration
System Requirements............................A-1
Making a working copy..........................A-1
Configuring FormGen Fill.......................A-2
In Case of Difficulty..........................A-4
Error Messages Error Messages
Hardware Messages..............................B-1
Math Errors....................................B-3
System Messages................................B-4
Warning Messages...............................B-6
Technical Support..............................B-7
Index Index
A WORD ABOUT SHAREWARE ______________________
"Shareware" is a term used to describe a system for distribution of
software. Under the shareware concept, software may be freely copied
and passed along to others, or distributed through bulletin board
systems, etc.
As a recipient of a shareware program, you may use the software for a
short trial period to determine if it meets your needs. If it does,
you pay the registration fee. By paying the fee, you are granted the
right to retain the software for your use. If the software is not
suitable then you may discard it.
The shareware system provides substantial benefits the computing
community (of which YOU are a member):
1) You get to try out the software BEFORE you buy it so you know
exactly what you're buying.
2) Shareware is substantially less expensive than most commercial
programs. You don't pay for costly marketing programs and fancy
packaging.
3) You get access to a MUCH broader base of available programs.
Thousands of excellent programs have been written by expert
programmers who would never consider marketing commercially.
Through the concept of shareware, these people their programs
available to the community. Usually, all they ask in return is a
small fee to reward them for the time and effort they've put into
the program.
The system is based entirely on the honor system, and generally works
quite well. (Most people are honest and wouldn't violate the trust
placed in them by the author of the software). Shareware is NOT free
software - the author counts on your integrity. Please register using
the form at the end of this manual.
You are encouraged to copy this software and pass it along to others
who may be interested in using it.
This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware
related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly,
ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a
dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical
support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at
545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a Compuserve message
via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
FORMGEN FILL INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________________________________
WELCOME TO FORMGEN FILL _______________________
FORMGEN FILL is a companion product for FORMGEN that allows you to FORMGEN FILL FORMGEN
define forms for completion on the screen. You may then print the
completed form or store it on disk.
FORMGEN FILL allows you to use FORMGEN forms or to create definitions FORMGEN FILL FORMGEN
on a blank screen - for filling in pre-printed standard forms in your
printer.
In a nutshell, with FORMGEN FILL you may... FORMGEN FILL
- fill in and print pre-printed forms;
- fill in and print FORMGEN forms; FORMGEN
- define fields within a form to accept specific types of information
(including a numeric format to add automatic commas, $, decimal
points, etc);
- create automatic responses that will structure fill in fields for
major credit card numbers;
- set automatic completion fields that will add the time, date or a
sequential number at entry or at print;
- add math to the numeric fields for automatic extensions and totals;
- save your form with the definitions and use it at any time to "fill-
in";
- print your completed form with the data;
- print the data only on a pre-printed form;
- accumulate data on a disk for remote printing or database
integration.
FORMGEN FILL will add a new dimension to your forms handling FORMGEN FILL
procedures, speeding up the completion and increasing the accuracy of
your data capture.
The package consists of three main modules:
DEFINE - is used to specify the layout and positioning of the various ______
data fields on the form. When used as a companion to FORMGEN, the FORMGEN
form itself is displayed on the screen, otherwise, a grid is printed
on the preprinted form to determine exact field locations. You simply
define the position and type for each field and save the definition.
FILL - is used to enter information. The cursor moves automatically ____
from field to field and collects the appropriate data. The
information can then be printed onto the form using the PC printer (or
onto a blank page along with the form image if you also have FORMGEN). FORMGEN
The data may also be accumulated for remote printing or for database
capture.
FORM-PRT - is used to print data and form images. ________
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 1
FORMGEN FILL INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________________________________
DEFINITIONS ___________
The square brackets [ ] indicate individual keys, such as [X], [Alt],
[Ctrl], [1], [F3], [PgUp], etc.
The Return or Enter key is shown as [Enter]
When you are requested to enter something on your keyboard, the type:>
symbol will precede what you are to type:
type:> EXAMPLE [Enter]
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 2
FORMGEN FILL QUICK START GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________
QUICK START ___________
FORMGEN FILL has two distinct modules: Define and Fill. A form must FORMGEN FILL
be defined before it can be filled. _______ ______
TO DEFINE A FORM ________________
To start the DEFINE Module:
type:> DEFINE filename [Enter] ________
Help ____
If you need a quick reminder of a function, Alt][H] will bring up the
help screens.
To Define a Field _________________
Move the cursor to the position on the form where you wish the field
to begin,
type:> F3]
and choose the type of field you require. Set the various field
parameters to complete the field definition.
To Save a Defined Form ______________________
F9] will save the defined form (or partially-defined form) to disk.
To Print Form Definitions _________________________
F10] will print a copy of the form showing the field positions, and a
list of all defined fields with their parameters.
To Exit DEFINE ______________
Alt][X] will exit the DEFINE Module and return you to DOS.
TO FILL THE DEFINED FORM ________________________
Start the FILL module:
type:> FILL filename [Enter] ________
Just fill in the defined fields. The cursor will automatically jump
to the next field upon [Enter] or by using the [up]/[dn] keys or
[Tab]/[Shift][Tab].
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 3
FORMGEN FILL QUICK START GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________
To Print the Form _________________
Press F9] or F10] when you have finished entering the data, and wish
to store and/or print the form. (as determined by the parameters set
in the DEFINE module)
To Exit FILL ____________
To Exit from FILL to DOS, press Alt][X]
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 4
FORMGEN FILL BASIC FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
BASIC FORM DEFINITION _____________________
There are three phases to setting up a form for electronic filling
with FORMGEN FILL. FORMGEN FILL
The first phase is designing the form using FORMGEN. In this phase FORMGEN _________
the form is drawn and printed, revising until everything is absolutely
satisfactory. If you're setting up a pre-printed form for filling,
then this stage is not required, but doing so will provide a
representation of the form on the screen a fill time, making the
filling process more convenient.
The second phase is to define where on the form information is to be ______
filled. At this time, the basic layout of data fields on the form are
established and the specific format of each field is set. Basic form
handling parameters like number of copies to print are also set.
Once the form has been defined, it may be filled. In this phase, ______
FORMGEN FILL will ask for information to be placed in each data area, FORMGEN FILL
and will then print or store the data as determined by the basic form
handling parameters.
DEFINING ________
The first step in filling in a form is to define the fields on the
form. A field is an area that contains information pertinent to one
item only - such as a telephone number, a ZIP code, or a company name.
Good style dictates that it is usually not a compound structure - such
as a complete address including street, city, state and ZIP.
Specific details on defining a form can be found in the section
entitled Defining a Form. _______________
FILLING _______
Filling is the process of completing a defined form. The cursor will
jump from field to field allowing entry of the data items
Specific details on defining a form can be found in the section
entitled Filling a Form. ______________
PRINTING & EXTRACTING _____________________
After a form has been completed (filled), the data may be printed: (1)
by itself on to a pre-printed form, or (2) along with a FORMGEN form FORMGEN
on to a blank sheet.
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 5
FORMGEN FILL BASIC FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
The data may optionally be accumulated in a disk file for later
integration into a database or for remote or batch printing.
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 6
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ________________________
Before a form can be filled, it must first be defined so that FORMGEN FORMGEN
FILL knows where to go when you want to enter data - and what kind of FILL
data is valid within each field.
A Few Basics First...
A field is an area on the form which stands by itself - such as a _____
telephone number, a ZIP code or a company name.
A record is the total of all fields on a single form. ______
A data file is the accumulation of all of the records from a form _________
being filled in over and over again. FORMGEN FILL data files have a FORMGEN FILL
.DAT extension. The data file can contain as few as one record or
many records (limited only by available disk space).
STARTING THE DEFINE MODULE __________________________
The syntax for starting the DEFINE module is:
DEFINE filename /n /P /M ________ _
where:
filename is the optional name of a FORMGEN form to be defined FORMGEN ________
/P is an optional switch which disables hardware port checking for
printing. This will allow the use of the software in network
environments.
/NS is an opitional switch to skip the signon screen.
To begin the definition of a FORMGEN FILL form: FORMGEN FILL
type:> DEFINE [Enter]
After a brief sign on screen, the Form Design Pad will be displayed. _______________
Like FORMGEN, there is a Status Line at the bottom of the screen. You FORMGEN ___________
may freely move the cursor around the pad in order to indicate the
position for a field definition.
FIELD TYPES ___________
In FORMGEN FILL, there are 21 field types grouped into 9 main types: FORMGEN FILL
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 7
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
Text ____
Text fields can be defined as rectangular areas on the form. They may
contain any type of character. ( alphabetic, numeric, etc.) At entry,
text is typed directly into the field space on the form. When the
form data is printed, the text is automatically ``wrapped''. That is,
words that will not fit at the end of the line are carried over to the
next line.
Numeric _______
Numeric fields are specifically designed for numbers. You may
determine the number of digits, the number of decimal places, and the
position of format characters. Format characters include dollar
signs, commas, and trailing plus or minus signs.
There are two types of numeric fields, entered and computed. _______ ________
Entered fields allow the direct entry of a field value at fill time. ______________
Computed fields do not allow any entry, but rather, calculate a value _______________
using the formula you define when the field is defined.
Date ____
There are three different types of date fields: entered, current at _______ __________
entry, and current at print. _____ ________________
Entered fields allow the direct entry of a date at fill time. ______________
Current at entry fields do not allow entry. They automatically insert _______________________
the date from the system clock when the form is filled on the screen. _______________________
Current at print fields automatically insert the date from the system _______________________
clock when the form is printed. _______
Time ____
There are three different types of time fields: entered, current at _______ __________
entry, and current at print. _____ ________________
Entered fields allow the direct entry of a time at fill time. ______________
Current at entry fields automatically insert the time at which the _______________________
form is filled (using the system clock).
Current at print fields automatically insert the time when the form is _______________________
printed. _______
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 8
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
Phone _____
Phone number fields are available in 7 and 10 digit formats. To add
other formats, see the section on User Defined Formats. ____________________
Zip ___
Postal codes have been internally defined for 5 and 9 digit zips as
well as Canadian formats. To add other formats, see the section on
User Defined Formats. ____________________
Credit Card ___________
Formats for major credit cards are also internally defined. There is
also a specialized date field for credit card expiry dates. Layouts
for North American VISA, MasterCard, and American Express cards can be
supplemented with user defined formats.
Serialized Numbers __________________
A special field type for incremental numbering of forms is built in.
Either pure numeric or alpha/numeric numbers may be defined. These
can for defined as increment at entry or increment at print. __________________ __________________
Increment at entry causes the forms to be numbered as they are __________________
entered.
Increment at print will number the forms in the order they are __________________
printed.
User Defined ____________
If a special format is needed, it can be created. You can define the
type and position of each character in the field, as well as locking
some characters (such as dashes or spaces) into the middle of the
field.
TO DEFINE A FIELD _________________
To Determine Positions on a Pre-printed Form ____________________________________________
The assist in determining positions on a pre-printed form FORMGEN FILL FORMGEN FILL
has a special built-in grid. Just load a copy of the pre-printed form
into your printer and:
type:> Alt][G]
A grid will be printed right on the form which can be used to measure
the exact location of each field.
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 9
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
Moving the Cursor _________________
The cursor is moved around on the Form Design Pad using the arrow keys _______________
or the mouse.
With the arrow keys, simply hit one of the keys and the cursor will
move one increment in the direction the key indicates.
With the mouse, simply press and hold the left button to pick up the
cursor, move it to the desired location, and then drop it by releasing
the button.
Defining a Text Field _____________________
1) Move the cursor to the upper left corner of the area where you
wish to place the field. In most cases, the field area should be
blank, to prevent the unintentional overprinting of form text.
2) Press F1] to begin the field definition. A message - Define Field Define Field
- will blink on the Status Line. ___________
Use the arrow keys to stretch the field out to fill the desired
area and press [Enter].
If you have a mouse, press and hold the right button, stretch the
highlight out to the desired size, and release the button.
3) The field will fill with dots and the Status Line will then ___________
display the message - Enter Default. Enter the text you wish to Enter Default
be the default value for the field and press [Enter].
Defining a Numeric Field ________________________
1) Move the cursor to the position where you wish the field to begin.
2) Press F2] to begin the field definition. A small menu will pop
up. Choose whether the field will be a direct entry field or a
computed field.
3) A message - Enter Format=> - will appear on the Status Line. Enter Format=> ___________
Each digit position of the field must be identified by a "#"
character. Help is available here using [Alt][H].
ie. to allow up to five digits:
type:> ##### [Enter]
Or if a more complex field format is desired, then you may enter
formatting symbols:
type:> $###,###.## [Enter]
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 10
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Format Characters _________________ | |
| |
# indicates the number of digits that can be displayed # | |
ie. ### defines three digits | |
| |
. a period defines the number of decimal places to be displayed | |
ie. ###.## defines two decimal places | |
| |
, a comma that is to the left of the decimal point will cause , | |
commas to be printed to the left of every third digit | |
ie. #,### prints 1,345 | |
| |
+ a plus sign causes the sign of the number (plus or minus) to be + | |
printed (before the number if the + is at the left end of the | |
format or after the number if the + is at the right end) | |
ie. ###+ displays 637+ | |
| |
- a minus sign displays a trailing minus sign if the value of the - | |
field is negative (put the minus sign at end of the format field) | |
ie. ###- displays 552- | |
| |
$ a dollar sign causes $ to print to the far left of the field $ | |
ie. $#### prints $ 81 | |
| |
$$ a double dollar sign puts the $ next to the leftmost digit. $$ | |
ie. $$#### prints $81 | |
| |
** double asterisks at the beginning of the field causes leading ** | |
spaces in field to be filled with asterisks | |
ie. **#### prints ****81 | |
| |
**$ Combines the effect of the above two symbols **$ | |
ie. **$#### displays ****$81 | |
| |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Once you have entered the format, press [Enter].
The balance of the prompts will depend on whether the field is entered _______
or computed. ________
For an entered field: _____________________
4) A message - Enter Default Value - will be displayed on the Status Enter Default Value ______
Line. ____
Enter the value (if any) that would be the most common entry for
this field.
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 11
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
For a computed field: _____________________
4) A message - Field to be Displayed? - will be displayed on the Field to be Displayed?
Status Line. ___________
Hit return to retain the default answer - Yes - if the field
contents are to be printed on the form. Enter N for No if you do
not want the results of the calculation to be printed on the final
form. This option is to allow intermediate calculations to be
performed whose results are used in further calculations.
5) A message - Enter Formula - will be displayed on the Status Line Enter Formula ___________
and previously defined fields will be numbered
Help is available - [Alt][H]. Enter the formula for the
calculation and press [Enter]
NOTE: If the field number needed for a calculation is not known,
[Alt][N] will number all the numeric fields on the screen for
reference.
Formula Example 1 _________________
You wish to add four numeric entered fields and have the result _______
displayed in a fifth computed field. For the definition of the ________
formula, you would enter under the formula description for the field:
[1]+[2]+[3]+[4]
The result of adding the four fields will be displayed in the computed
field.
Formula Example 2 _________________
Let's say you wanted to take the result of the computed field in the
above example (field #5) and multiply it by a percentage. (similar to
adding retail sales tax to a purchase amount) Therefore, in field 6
(the "Total with Tax", let's say), enter the following formula:
[5]*108%
and 8% tax will be added to the total in field #5 with the result
displayed in field #6.
Formula Example 3 _________________
Constants may be represented in formulas, and parentheses may be added
to control the order of precedence, allowing more complicated math:
([1]+[2]+[4])/([3]*[7])+124.5
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 12
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Formula Components __________________ | |
| |
[x] field value _ | |
ie. [x] - indicates the value of field x _ _ | |
| |
n constant value _ | |
ie. [x]+n - value n is added to field x _ _ _ _ | |
| |
+ addition operator + | |
ie. 1+2 - 1 and 2 are added | |
| |
- subtraction operator - | |
ie. 8-5 - 5 is subtracted from 8 | |
| |
* multiplication operator * | |
ie. 2*3 - 2 is multiplied by 3 | |
| |
/ division operator / | |
ie. 6/2 - 6 is divides by 2 | |
| |
^ exponentiation operator ^ | |
ie. 6^2 - 6 raised to the power of 2 | |
| |
% percentage operator (for CONSTANTS ONLY) % | |
ie. [x]*10% - result is 10% of [x] _ _ | |
| |
() parentheses determine order of precedence in a calculation () | |
ie. (2+3)*4 - 2 and 3 are added, result is multiplied by 4 | |
| |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Defining Date or Time Fields ____________________________
1) Move the cursor to the position where you wish the field to begin.
2) Press F3] to begin the field definition. A menu will pop up.
Choose 3 (for a date field) or 4 (for a time field).
3) Another menu will pop up giving you the choice of:
entered - for a date or time value to entered by the operator at _______
fill time
current at entry - if you want the field to pick up the date or ________________
time at the time of entry
current at print - if you want FORMGEN FILL to pick up the date or FORMGEN FILL ________________
time when the form is printed
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 13
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
Defining Phone, Zip or Credit Card Fields _________________________________________
1) Move the cursor to the position where you wish the field to begin.
2) Press F3] to begin the field definition. A menu will pop up.
Choose 5 (for a phone number field), 6 (for a zip code field) or 7
(for a credit card field).
3) Another menu will pop up giving you appropriate choices for each
of these field types.
Defining a Sequential Number Field __________________________________
1) Once again, move the cursor to the position where you wish the
field to begin.
2) Press F3] to begin the field definition. The field type menu will
pop up. Choose 8.
3) The Status Line will show a prompt asking for the first number in ___________
the sequence. An alpha-numeric value may be entered here. This
value will be incremented according to the following rules:
The value may contain letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), or punctuation
(-.,etc.).
Alpha characters will be converted to upper case.
During counting, both letters and numbers will be incremented in
accordance with standard practice.
Punctuation will remain fixed (will not be incremented).
Examine the progression of the sequences below:
Serial Number Example 1 _______________________
Q-123.8
Q-123.9
Q-124.0
Q-123.1
Serial Number Example 2 _______________________
199X-7
199X-8
199X-9
199Y-0
199Y-1
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 14
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
Serial Number Example 3 _______________________
22-XA/449-W
22-XA/449-X
22-XA/449-Y
22-XA/449-Z
22-XA/450-A
22-XA/450-B
Defining a User Defined Field Type __________________________________
1) As usual, you must move the cursor to the position where you wish
the field to start.
2) Press F3] to call the field type menu and select option 9.
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Format Mask Components ______________________ | |
| |
# only numeric characters may be entered in this position # | |
valid characters are: | |
0-9, . - | |
| |
A alpha characters only A | |
valid characters are: | |
A-Z, a-z | |
| |
U upper case alpha only - lower case entry will be converted to U | |
upper case | |
valid characters are: | |
A-Z, a-z | |
| |
. any character allowed . | |
| |
^ corresponding character in prompt string is fixed (cannot be ^ | |
changed). at entry, the cursor will skip over the character, | |
leaving it untouched | |
| |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
3) The Status Line will prompt for a Prompt String. The prompt ___________ _____________
string is the text that is actually displayed in the field area at _________________
the time of entry and should give (character by character), an
indication of what you expect the operator to be entering.
ie. For a date, a good prompt string would be MM/DD/YY. this
would show the operator that you expect the month to entered in
the first two places, etc.
______________________________________________________________________
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FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
4) Next, the prompt string will be moved up one line, and underneath
you will be prompted for a format mask. This defines (character ___________
by character), the rules for entering information into the field.
TO SET FORM PARAMETERS ______________________
General parameters that control what is done with filled forms are set
in the Define module.
Press F4] to run through the available options.
Printed Output ______________
If you want the form to be printed, this should be set to Y(es).
Answer N(o) if the data is to be captured and the printing of a hard
copy is not necessary.
Print Data Only _______________
If your response to this is Y(es), only the data will be printed.
This assumes that you are filling out pre-printed forms. If you
answer N(o), then a companion FORMGEN form will be printed around the FORMGEN
data.
Print in Landscape Mode _______________________
If the response to this is Y(es), then the form will always be printed
in landscape mode (laser printers only).
Copies to Print _______________
The default value is one copy, but may be changed to suit the
application.
Save Data to File _________________
If this option is activated, data entered on the form will be stored
in a delimited ASCII file with the name filename.DAT. ________
This is a standard format which will allow the data to be loaded into
other standard spreadsheet or database packages. Optionally, this
selection may be used to store the entered data for later printing, or
it may be transferred to a remote location for printing.
Each line of the file will contain the contents of one completed form.
(a record) Each field will be enclosed in quotation marks, and the ______
individual fields will be separated by commas. Each record ends with
a carriage return/line feed pair.
ie.
______________________________________________________________________
(C) FORMGEN CORPORATION Page 16
FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
"John Smith","Silverton","$2,128.07"<CR><LF>
TO RESET THE DEFINITION MODULE ______________________________
To clear the Form Design Pad and reset all parameters to their _______________
defaults, press [Alt][F7].
PRINTING A GRID _______________
When setting up a definition for a standard pre-printed form, the data
locations may be easily determined by printing a grid on a copy of the
form.
To do this, follow this procedure:
To do this, follow this procedure:
1) load the form into the printer
2) load the grid into the define module:
type:> [Alt][G]
PRINTING THE FORM DEFINITION ____________________________
As an aid to setting up a form definition, you may print the form
definition information. The procedure for this is:
1) load a form into the printer and align it as it will be in actual
use (skip this step if you intend FORMGEN FILL to print a FORMGEN FORMGEN FILL FORMGEN
form around the data).
2) Hit F10] to start the process.
3) FORMGEN FILL will print the fields on the form. This indicate the FORMGEN FILL
starting position of each field. The fields will be numbered.
(except where the field lengths are too short to contain the field
number - ie. less than 3 characters)
4) FORMGEN FILL will print a field listing showing the specific FORMGEN FILL
definition information for each field
This should be a great aid for ensuring that everything will be
printed in the right location, and that all formulas and formats are
correct.
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FORMGEN FILL ADVANCED FORM DEFINITION ______________________________________________________________________
SAVING THE DEFINITION _____________________
Press F9] to save the definitions for the form.
The form may be partially defined, saved, and then the remainder of
the definitions may be added at a later time.
TO EXIT THE DEFINE MODULE _________________________
Press Alt][X] to leave to the Define module and return to DOS
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FORMGEN FILL FILLING A FORM ______________________________________________________________________
FILLING A FORM ______________
The FILL module allows you to fill in a form that has been defined
using the DEFINE module of FORMGEN FILL. FORMGEN FILL
TO START THE FILL MODULE ________________________
The syntax for starting the FILL module is:
FILL filename /P /NS ________
where:
filename is the name of a FORMGEN FILL form definition FORMGEN FILL ________
/P is an optional switch which disables hardware port checking for
printing. This will allow the use of the software in network
environments.
/NS is an opitional switch to skip the signon screen.
Only forms that have an existing definition file (from the Define
module) can be loaded into the FILL module. These files have the
filename extension .FRF.
CURSOR MOVEMENT _______________
When in the FILL mode, the cursor will jump from field to field until
it reaches the last field. When the last field is filled in, FORMGEN FORMGEN
FILL will return to the first field. FILL
FROM FIELD TO FIELD ___________________
The cursor may be moved from field to field using:
[up]/[dn]
[Tab]/[Shift][Tab]
When the cursor enters a new field, the defined default value is
displayed.
WITHIN A FIELD ______________
The cursor may be moved within a field using:
[lft]/[rgt] - move the cursor left or right within the field
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FORMGEN FILL FILLING A FORM ______________________________________________________________________
[up]/[dn] - move the cursor up or down within the field (in the case
of multi-line text fields)
[Home] - moves the cursor to the beginning of the line
[End] - moves the cursor to the end of the information in the field
EDITING INFORMATION ___________________
Field information may be entered into each location. The information
may then be edited or updated using the following special keys:
[Ins] - inserts a blank into the data at the cursor position each time
it is pressed
[Del] - deletes the character under at the cursor position each time
it is pressed
[Ctrl][End] - Clears the field
F8] - recalls the data entered for the field on the last completed
form
PRINTING OR SAVING A FORM _________________________
When all the data has been entered, the form can be printed or the
data saved (as defined) by:
type:> F10]
The form data will be printed and/or saved, the form reset, and the
cursor will go to the first field.
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FORMGEN FILL FRINTING A FORM ______________________________________________________________________
PRINTING A FORM _______________
The FORMGEN FILL print module is the workhorse behind the actual FORMGEN FILL
printed output. In normal circumstances, it is automatically called
by the Define and Fill modules, and need not be known to the user.
In some situations, however, it may be necessary to call the print
module from DOS. These are:
- when system memory is insufficient to allow printing from inside
DEFINE or FILL.
- when form data has been saved in a .DAT file and is to be printed
remotely or in a batch.
WHEN MEMORY IS TOO SMALL ________________________
An attempt to print from DEFINE or FILL when there is too little
available RAM to support the print module will produce a .FRD file
that can be used to print directly from DOS. In this case, a message
will be displayed and nothing will appear to have happened.
Simply exit to DOS and print as follows:
1) Exit from FORMGEN FILL: FORMGEN FILL
type:> Alt][X]
2) Run the print module:
type:> FORM-PRT filename [Enter] ________
3) Restart the FORMGEN FILL module you were using. FORMGEN FILL
WHEN A BATCH IS TO BE PRINTED _____________________________
When entered data is stored for later printing, the following
procedure should be followed:
1) If the data is to be moved to another system, ensure that ALL
related files are moved together:
filename.FRF ____________
filename.FRC ________
filename.DAT ________
and if they exist, also:
filename.FRM ________
filename.FRX ________
2) Run the print module:
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FORMGEN FILL FRINTING A FORM ______________________________________________________________________
type:> FORM-PRT filename /DAT [Enter] ________
3) If the batch is not to be printed again, delete the filename.DAT ________
file. Otherwise, new information entered with the FILL module
will be appended to the file. This means that in order to get the
new forms printed, all of the forms in the original batch will ___________________________________________
have to be printed again. ________________________
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your license is for a single machine only. If you ______________
wish to use the remote printing feature of FORMGEN FILL, you must FORMGEN FILL
purchase fill module(s) for the other machine(s). These are available
at a nominal charge from FORMGEN. FORMGEN
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FORMGEN FILL REFERENCE GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________
REFERENCE GUIDE _______________
RUNNING FORMGEN FILL ____________________
The syntaxfor starting each of the three FORMGEN FILL modules is: FORMGEN FILL
DEFINE filename /n /M /P ________ _
FILL filename /n /P ________ _
FORM-PRT filename /DAT /P ________
where:
filename is the optional name of a FORMGEN form to be defined FORMGEN ________
/P is an optional switch which disables hardware port checking for
printing. This will allow the use of the software in network
environments.
/M disable mouse functions to allow the use of external mouse menu
systems
/DAT is an optional switch to invoke the batch printing function of
FORMGEN FILL. FORMGEN FILL
DEFINE MODULE KEYS __________________
Cursor Keys ___________
Move Cursor ___________
up][dn][rgt][lft]
The four arrow keys at the right side of the keyboard are used to move
the cursor around the Form Design Pad. _______________
Carriage Return _______________
Enter]
The [Enter] key will move the cursor down one line and then to the
left until it encounters a non-blank character position.
TAB Right _________
tab]
Tab stops are set every eight columns across the Form Design Pad. _______________
Pressing this key will advance the cursor across the pad to the right
until it reaches the next tab stop.
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FORMGEN FILL REFERENCE GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________
TAB Left ________
Shift][back tab]
The combination of [Shift] and [back tab] will move the cursor across
the screen to the left until it reaches the nearest tab stop.
Left Edge of Pad ________________
Home]
This key will move the cursor to the left side of the Form Design Pad. _______________
Right Edge of Pad _________________
End]
This key will move the cursor first to column 79 (if the current
cursor position is between column 1 and 78), then upon pressing [End]
again, the cursor will move to the extreme right side of the Form ____
Design Pad. __________
Top of Screen _____________
Ctrl][Home]
Holding the [Ctrl] key while pressing [Home] will move the cursor to
the upper left corner of the current screen.
Bottom of Screen ________________
Ctrl][End]
Holding the [Ctrl] key while pressing [End] will move the cursor to
the lower left corner of the current screen.
Top of Pad __________
Ctrl][PgUp]
Holding the [Ctrl] key while pressing [PgUp] will move the cursor to
the upper left corner of the Form Design Pad. _______________
Bottom of Pad _____________
Ctrl][PgDn]
Holding the [Ctrl] key while pressing [PgDn] will move the cursor to
the lower left corner of the Form Design Pad. _______________
Word Left _________
F7]
Pressing [F7] will cause the cursor to jump to the next word (or other
non-blank item) to the left.
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FORMGEN FILL REFERENCE GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________
Word Right __________
F8]
Pressing F8] will cause the cursor to jump to the next word (or other
non-blank item) to the right.
Field Definition Keys _____________________
Define Text Field _________________
F1]
To begin the definition of a text field.
Define Numeric Field ____________________
F2]
To begin the definition of a numeric field type.
Define Field ____________
F3]
To begin the definition of any field type.
Number Fields _____________
[Alt][N]
This will display the numbers of all the numeric fields on the screen.
This identification is necessary for use in calculations.
Set Form Parameters ___________________
F4]
To define the output options for FORMGEN FILL. Parameter that control FORMGEN FILL
whether or not there is printed output, whether the form is printed as
well as the data, number of copies, and landscape mode are all
controlled here.
Data file output is also set using this function.
Other Functions _______________
Cursor Position Indicator _________________________
Alt][Q]
The indicator on the Status Line that shows the position of the cursor
as it is moved around the Form Design Pad can be set to display a _______________
variety of measurements:
- row and column
- inches
- millimeters
- picas (6ths and 10ths)
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FORMGEN FILL REFERENCE GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________
- printers points (72nds of an inch)
Jump to DOS ___________
Alt][O]
To load a secondary copy of DOS for a temporary operation outside of
FORMGEN FILL. To return to FORMGEN FILL: FORMGEN FILL FORMGEN FILL
type:> EXIT [Enter]
Save Definition _______________
F9]
This key will save the current definition on disk.
Print Definition Information ____________________________
F10]
This is used to print a copy of the form with the field information
during the definition phase.
Print a Grid ____________
Alt][G]
To a measurement grid onto a pre-printed form, load the form into the
printer. Then type [Alt][G].
Clear Definition ________________
Alt][F7]
Clears the Form Design Pad and resets all defaults in preparation for _______________
a new form.
Load Form Definition ____________________
Alt][F9]
Loads a form definition and (if it exists) a FORMGEN form onto the FORMGEN
Form Design Pad. _______________
Configure _________
Alt][F10]
Allows configuration of FORMGEN FILL to suit the particular hardware. FORMGEN FILL
Settings for screen type and colors as well as printer type, port, and
carriage width are all found here.
Set Data Path _____________
Alt][P]
To set the path to data files. If the data files are in the same
directory as the programs, enter a ".".
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Exit ____
Alt][X]
To end the session and exit to DOS.
FILL MODULE CONTROL KEYS ________________________
Next Field __________
tab] / dn]
Either of these will move the cursor to the next field.
Previous Field ______________
Shift][back tab] / up]
The cursor moves to the previous field.
Repeat Data from Last Form __________________________
F8]
Duplicates the data for this field from the form last completed.
Print Form __________
F10]
Prints and/or saves the form as determined in form parameters.
Reset the Form ______________
[Alt][F7]
Clears all fields to their default values.
Configure _________
Alt][F10]
Allows configuration of FORMGEN FILL to suit the particular hardware. FORMGEN FILL
Settings for screen type and colors as well as printer type, port, and
carriage width are all found here.
Exit ____
Alt][X]
Ends all processing and returns to DOS.
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FORMGEN FILL APPENDIX ______________________________________________________________________
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ______________________________
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ___________________
1) FORMGEN FILL will operate on IBM and Tandy compatible PC's with a FORMGEN FILL
minimum of 384K of RAM. The system requires PC/MS-DOS 3.2 or
higher.
2) FORMGEN FILL graphics can be displayed on all monitor types. FORMGEN FILL
Systems with EGA or VGA cards can use FORMGEN FILL in full form FORMGEN FILL
modes with allow 43 or 60 lines to be displayed rather than the
standard 25.
3) FORMGEN FILL supports printers which emulate IBM, Epson, HP FORMGEN FILL
LaserJet and Tandy printer protocols.
MAKING A WORKING COPY _____________________
For a Hard Drive System _______________________
1) Make a subdirectory to contain your FORMGEN FILL program and data FORMGEN FILL
files:
type:> MD FORMGEN FILL [Enter]
2) Move into the subdirectory:
type:> CD FORMGEN FILL [Enter]
3) Place your FORMGEN FILL Program diskette in Drive A:. FORMGEN FILL
4) Copy all files to the hard drive:
type:> COPY A:*.* [Enter]
5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each disk in the package.
For a Floppy System ___________________
1) Put your DOS disk in Drive A:.
2) Put a blank disk in Drive B:.
3) Format the blank disk and put DOS on it:
type:> FORMAT B:/S [Enter]
4) Put your FORMGEN FILL Program Disk in Drive A:. FORMGEN FILL
5) Copy all the files to your new disk:
type:> COPY A:*.* B: [Enter]
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6) Put another blank disk in Drive B:.
7) Format the blank disk (without DOS this time)
type:> FORMAT B: [Enter]
8) Put your FORMGEN FILL Data Disk in Drive A:. FORMGEN FILL
9) Copy all the files to your new disk:
type:> COPY A:*.* B: [Enter]
CONFIGURING FORMGEN FILL ________________________
1) Run the Define module:
type:> DEFINE [Enter]
2) Enter the configuration menu:
type:> [Alt][F10]
Once in the configuration menu, there are a number of choices
available:
Select Video Type _________________
This function allows the quick selection of the default screen color
set which best suits the video card/monitor combination of the system.
The available choices are:
Monochrome - for a system with a TTL monitor such as the IBM Monochrome
Monochrome monitor or which use the Hercules Graphics Card.
Black & White - for a system equipped with a color graphics card or Black & White
equivalent used in combination with a composite monochrome monitor.
Color - for a system with a Color, EGA or VGA type monitor. Color
COMPAQ - for a COMPAQ system that uses continuous gray scales instead COMPAQ
of colors with a monochrome monitor.
Set Screen Colors _________________
This function displays all possible color combinations on the screen
in a grid that indicates the component foreground and background
colors. Selections for each of the different screen areas functions
can be made to suit your taste, and will be stored for program
operation.
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FORMGEN FILL APPENDIX ______________________________________________________________________
Set Data Path _____________
This function displays the directory where FORMGEN FILL expects to FORMGEN FILL
find all the form definition and data files. When entering the data
path, include the drive specification:
type:> C:\data\frm [Enter]
- or -
type:> C:\data\frm [Enter]
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
NOTE: If you select a data path where a formatted disk is NOTE | |
unavailable (the computer will immediately check the new path for a | |
formatted disk), the Configuration Program will terminate | |
immediately. Make sure that you have a formatted data disk at the | |
location described by the data path. | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Set Output Device _________________
This function allows the selection of a port or disk file for printed
output. FormGen Fill knows what your system has and indicates only
what is actually available.
COM1: For communications port #1 or serial printer COM1:
COM2: For communications port #2 or serial printer COM2:
LPT1: For printer port # 1 (Most systems select this port) LPT1:
LPT2: For printer port # 2 LPT2:
DISK FILE - to save disk images on disk DISK FILE
Select Printer Type ___________________
This displays the currently supported printer types.. Select the
protocol that best suits your printer.
FORMGEN FILL is compatible with a number of popular printers and FORMGEN FILL
should experience no difficulty in printing the forms created with
them.
Just step the cursor through the list of printers until you find one
that either is the same as your printer or one which your printer can
emulate.
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FORMGEN FILL APPENDIX ______________________________________________________________________
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
NOTE: In most cases, there are more printer types than will fit the NOTE | |
screen. If you don't see your printer listed, try moving the cursor | |
below the last printer listed. This will cause the list to scroll | |
upward displaying more choices. | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Most modern printers emulate the control codes for Epson MX/FX, IBM
Proprinter, or HP LaserJet types. If your printer is not shown, check
your printer manual to see which printer it emulates, and select this
option from the menu.
Set Carriage Width __________________
This function allows definition of the normal print width of the
system's printer. Once defined, FORMGEN FILL will break any form FORMGEN FILL
wider than the carriage and print it in a format that will allow later
``paste-up'' of the form.
Set Screen Speed ________________
For fastest possible performance, FORMGEN FILL can write directly to FORMGEN FILL
the video RAM. With some earlier systems, this may cause
``interference'' on the video display, resulting in a small blizzard
every time the screen is updated. If this is a problem, set this
option to No.
Exit ____
When you exit the configuration menu, all setting will be stored
automatically.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY _____________________
If you have trouble, call our Technical Support Line at
(416) 857-0022 and we will be pleased to assist you.
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FORMGEN FILL APPENDIX ______________________________________________________________________
ERROR MESSAGES ______________
All FORMGEN FILL warning messages are numbered so that a full FORMGEN FILL
explanation of the message can be found in this table.
HARDWARE MESSAGES _________________
Error 5 - DOS Error ___________________
This error occurs when either a version of DOS lower than 3.2 is used
or if the system cannot find the COMMAND.COM file on either the
Program diskette or within the hardware environment.
Error 24 - Device Timeout _________________________
FORMGEN FILL was not able to get a response from an output device FORMGEN FILL
(disk or printer) make sure the device is turned on and ready, or that
the port configuration was correct.
This is common when sending a multiple copy request to a laser
printer. When the multiple copies are in the process of printing,
this message will appear on your screen. Press any key to return to
the FORMGEN FILL active program when the printer has completed its FORMGEN FILL
multiple copy print.
Error 25 - Device Fault _______________________
A peripheral hardware error has been encountered. Check all cables,
interface cards, status indicators, power connections, and operational
readiness of the piece of hardware in question.
Error 27 - Out of Paper _______________________
The printer is out of paper or the printer is not turned on.
Error 61 - Disk Full ____________________
There is no more room on your diskette to record new or even updated
information. If you desperately need to save your form, either insert
another diskette (formatted) which has room for your form (most forms
require 10K or less space), or temporarily exit to DOS [ALT-O], remove
non-essential files from your diskette [DEL filename.ext] in order to
make room for your form, and then return to FormGen Fill by typing
EXIT at the DOS prompt. Now you can save your form.
Error 68 - Device Unavailable _____________________________
Either the printer is off-line or unavailable to the system as
currently requested.
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Error 70 - Disk Write Protected _______________________________
The diskette or file has been physically or electronically protected
so that new information cannot be entered onto the existing diskette
or file. If it is a floppy diskette, look for a little label/tab that
covers a rectangular cutout on the right hand side of the diskette.
Remove the tab to enable a writing operation. If no tab is present,
then the file or the diskette has been electronically protected (known
as ``read only'' status), in which case you will have to go to each
individual file on the diskette and change its status to
``read/write'' rather than ``read only''. The DOS command which
removes the read-only status from a file is called ATTRIB:
type:> ATTRIB -R filename.ext [Enter] ________ ___
Error 71 - Disk Not Ready _________________________
The computer is trying to perform a read or write operation and for
some reason it senses that the disk drive is either not available or
it is not in contact with the surface of the diskette (probably due to
an improperly closed drive door). If removing and reloading the
diskette back into the drive will not cure the problem, check to make
sure that all connections to the drive are tight.
Error 72 - Media Error ______________________
Something is not physically correct with your diskette or hard drive.
The computer is trying to read or write and it physically cannot
complete the task. Generally this indicates a physical or magnetic
defect with a diskette. If it is your FORMGEN FILL Program Diskette, FORMGEN FILL
contact FORMGEN Corporation for a replacement. If it is occurring FORMGEN
with a data diskette, replace the diskette with a newly-formatted
diskette.
Error 91 - Printer Not Connected ________________________________
The computer is sensing that the printer is not available at the
output port specified in the Configuration program. Check that you
have selected the proper output port and that your printer is
connected properly to the port. Check all cables to the printer.
Turn printer on and ensure that the ``On-Line'' status light is lit.
Error 92 - Printer Not Turned On ________________________________
The printer power is off. Turn the printer on and ensure that the
``On-Line'' status light is lit.
Error 93 - Printer Not On Line ______________________________
The printer is off-line. Turn the printer on and ensure that the
``On-Line'' status light is lit.
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Error 99 Printer Not Ready ___________________________
The printer is off-line or the power is off. Turn the printer on and
ensure that the ``On-Line'' status light is lit. Try the print
routine again. If the error continues to appear, check that you have
selected the proper output port and that your printer is connected
properly to the port. Check all cables to the printer.
MATH ERRORS ___________
Error 111 - Unmatched Right Parenthesis ________________________________________
In your formula, there must be an equal number of ``opposing''
parentheses. In this case, the formula is missing a left parenthesis
or has one too many right parenthesis.
Error 112 - Missing Right Parenthesis ______________________________________
Your formula is missing a right parenthesis or has too many left
parentheses. There must be an equal number of left and right
parentheses in your formula.
Error 120 - Illegal Character Found in Formula _______________________________________________
The arrow will point to a character not accepted by the formula.
Error 130 - Too Many Terms, Parentheses or Symbols ___________________________________________________
Formula is too large for DEFINE to handle. Break the formula into
sub-components and place the parts of the formula in non-displayed
fields with the final resultant formula in the displayed field.
Error 140 - Missing ``]'' in Field Reference _____________________________________________
Field references must be enclosed in square brackets. ie. [12]
Error 141 - Invalid ``['' or ``]'' in Field Reference ______________________________________________________
Too many square brackets involved in the field reference.
Error 142 - Non-Numeric Character in Field Reference _____________________________________________________
Field references may only contain positive whole numbers enclosed in
square brackets. ie. [12]
Error 150 - Non-Numeric Character in Constant ______________________________________________
Only numbers may be used as constants
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Error 160 - Illegal Field Reference ____________________________________
Field reference number does not exist or higher than the computed
field containing the field reference.
Error 161 - Non-Numeric Field Reference ________________________________________
Field references may only contain positive whole numbers enclosed in
square brackets. [12]
Error 162 - Illegal Forward Reference ______________________________________
Field reference number is higher than the computed field containing
the field reference.
Error 163 - Recursive Field Reference ______________________________________
Field reference number is referring to itself or to another field
reference which refers to the current field reference.
Errors 170 to 173 - Formula Error __________________________________
There is a logic error in the formula.
Error 210 - Division by Zero ____________________________
The expression making up the divisor equates to zero.
Error 220 - Overflow ____________________
The value is too large for the field space allowed.
Error 230 - Invalid Field Value _______________________________
One of the fields referenced contains something FORMGEN FILL cannot FORMGEN FILL
interpret.
Error 290 - Formula Must be Specified _____________________________________
Computed field types MUST have a formula.
SYSTEM MESSAGES _______________
Errors 301, 302, 303, 306 - File XXXX.XXX Missing _________________________________________________
A file required by FORMGEN FILL is missing. The program will not be FORMGEN FILL
able to run.
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FORMGEN FILL APPENDIX ______________________________________________________________________
Errors 304 - File XXXX.HLP Not Available ________________________________________
FORMGEN FILL is looking for the HELP file and cannot find it on your FORMGEN FILL
program diskette. This will occur if you have removed your FormGen
Fill program diskette from your drive, or have changed directories on
your hard drive while operating FormGen Fill. If this is the case,
temporarily exit to DOS [ALT-O], change the directory to the one
containing the FormGen Fill program files, then return to FormGen Fill
by typing EXIT at the DOS prompt.
Error 305 Warning! File print.drv Not Found ____________________________________________
FORMGEN FILL is looking for a print driver specified through the FORMGEN FILL
Configuration program and cannot locate it. This normally occurs only
with two drive floppy systems where the Program diskette contains only
one or two printer driver files (.DRV files) and you have recently
reconfigured the FORMGEN FILL program for a printer other than those FORMGEN FILL
contained on your Program diskette. Copy the appropriate driver from
the original Program Disk (Master Copy) onto your working program
diskette (you might have to remove one of the current drivers in order
to make room on the disk).
Error 311 - COMMAND.COM must be present _______________________________________
FORMGEN FILL is looking for the COMMAND.COM file from DOS and cannot FORMGEN FILL
find it on your disk. If you are operating a two drive ``floppy''
system, you must copy COMMAND.COM onto your working copy of the
Program disk. To do this, you will be required to remove all but the
essential .DRV files which pertain to your printer in order to make
enough room on your Program disk. COMMAND.COM requires between 22k
and 30k of disk space.
Error 312 - FORM-PRT.EXE Not Found __________________________________
The print module is missing.
Error 321 - Insufficient RAM ____________________________
System memory is too full to allow DOS inside FORMGEN FILL. Exit FORMGEN FILL
using [Alt][X], then restart the program.
Error 322 - Insufficient RAM ____________________________
System memory is too full to hold the print module. Save the form,
exit to DOS (using [Alt][X]), and then run the print module:
type:> FORM-PRT.EXE filename [Enter] ________
Errors 331 to 334 - Window Space _________________________________
There is not enough storage space left to allow the attempted window
operation.
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Error 341 - Out of Field Space ______________________________
There is not enough storage space left to allow any more fields.
WARNING MESSAGES ________________
Message 401 - Invalid Data Path _______________________________
You have defined a data path which does not currently exist. This is
usually a spelling error or an incorrect use of the \ in the data
path.
Message 402 - File Not Found ____________________________
The file you are attempting to load cannot be located in the current
data path directory. Check your filename spelling, then the data path
configuration [Alt][P] to ensure that FORMGEN FILL is conversing with FORMGEN FILL
the directory that contains the file in question.
Message 403 - Bad File Name ___________________________
You are attempting to use an illegal filename. This is most commonly
caused by punctuation symbols in a filename or a bad data path.
Message 404 - Field Definition File Not Found _____________________________________________
The .FRF file you are attempting to load cannot be located in the
current data path directory. Check your filename spelling, then the
data path configuration [Alt][P] to ensure that FORMGEN FILL is FORMGEN FILL
conversing with the directory that contains the file in question.
Message 411 - File exists. - Overwrite it? __________________________________________
FORMGEN FILL is trying to protect you from over writing an existing FORMGEN FILL
file. If you are sure you wish to over write, then enter Y for yes.
If you wish to discontinue the save operation, press [Esc] or enter N
for no.
Message 412 - File has not been saved... ________________________________________
Your file has not been saved since changes have been made to the form.
Your options are to (1) enter N for no - don't abandon the form, Y for
yes - abandon the form.
Message 413 - File has not been saved... Abandon it? ____________________________________________________
Your file has not been saved since changes have been made to the form.
Your options are to (1) enter N for no - don't abandon the form, Y for
yes - abandon the form.
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FORMGEN FILL APPENDIX ______________________________________________________________________
Message 421 - Prompt Must Be Specified ________________________________________
You must specify a prompt for the field to be established. Press
[Esc] to cancel the field.
Message 422 - Format Must Be Specified ________________________________________
You must specify a format for the field. Press [Esc] to cancel the
field.
Message 423 - Starting Number Must Be Specified _________________________________________________
A serial number must have a starting number specified. Enter a number
or press [Esc] to cancel the field.
Message 431 - FORM File Must Be Specified ___________________________________________
You cannot start the FILL module without specifying a definition file
to be filled.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT _________________
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For technical support, telephone (416) 857-0022. | |
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FORMGEN FILL INDEX ______________________________________________________________________
INDEX _____ Port 7, 19, 23, 26, 27
Print 1, 3, 4, 11, 17, 21, 26, 27
Addition 13 Printed output 21, 25
American Express 9 Printing 1, 6, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23
Arrow keys 10, 23 Prompt string 15, 16
ASCII 16 Record 7, 16
Batch 6, 21, 22, 23 Reset 17, 20
Clear the Form Design Pad 17 Save 1, 3, 18, 26
Comma 11 Sequential number 1
Computed field 10, 12 Serial Number 14, 15
Constant value 13 Start 15
Copies 5, 25 Status Line 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 25
Credit card 1, 9, 14 Subtraction 13
Current at entry 8, 13 Switch 7, 19, 23
Current at print 8, 13 Syntax 7, 19, 23
Data file 7, 25 Text field 25
Data only 1 Time field 13
Database 1, 6, 16 Upper case 14, 15
Date field 9, 13 User Defined 9
Definition 1, 3, 7, 10, 12, 13, ZIP 7, 14
14, 17, 19, 25, 26
Disable mouse 23
Division 13
Dollar sign 11
Entered field 11
Exit 3, 4, 21, 26, 27
Field format 10
Field type 9, 14, 15, 25
Field value 8, 13
Form parameters 27
FORM-PRT 1, 21, 22, 23
Format characters 8, 11
Format Mask 15, 16
Formatting symbols 10
Grid 1, 9, 17, 26
Help 3
Increment at entry 9
Increment at print 9
Incremental numbering 9
Landscape mode 16, 25
Load 17, 26
Lower case 15
MasterCard 9
Minus sign 11
Mouse 10
Multiplication 13
Number fields 9
Parentheses 12, 13
Period 11
Phone 14
Plus sign 11
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