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All files contained within this ARC are
Copyright (c) 1990 Double Click Software
All rights Reserved
This is a demonstration version of the DC DESKTOP GEM desktop enhancement
package from Double Click Software. Distribution of these demonstration
files is permitted, only if this accompanying text file is included in the
ARC file in its entirety without any alterations.
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WELCOME
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Welcome to DC DESKTOP! DC DESKTOP is a series of programs designed to
enhance the GEM desktop. Included in this DEMO ARC are the files:
DC DESKTOP : DCDSKTOP.PRG - main program
DC Configurator : DCCONFIG.PRG - allows you to configure the
different programs of DC DESKTOP
DC Icon Installer : DCINSTAL.PRG - installs desktop icons and allows
for the loading of CABINET and DESKTOP files
DC ICE : DCICE.PRG - DC DESKTOP ICon Editor
DC Show ARC : DCSHOARC.PRG - DC desktop 'SHOW' module which
allows viewing/extracting of ARC files
DC Desk Drop : DCDSKDRP.PRG - replace the desktop with a
pattern or picture
DC Spooler : DCSPOOL.PRG - DC Desktop printer spooler
Not icluded in this demo, but part of the DC DESKTOP package are:
DC Show Pics : DCSHOPIC.PRG - DC desktop 'SHOW' module which
allows viewing of many different picture
formats and image files.
DC Show : DCSHOW.PRG - DC desktop 'SHOW' module which
allows viewing of text files
DC KeyTop : DCKEYTOP.ACC - GEM desktop menu entries via
keystrokes
Icon File : DCDSKTOP.ICE - DC Desktop icon file - contains
upwards of 75 new icons
Also, included are a bootup selector (SuperBoot), a command line interface
(Gulam), and a fully working demo of QuickST 2.0!
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What is DC DESKTOP?
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"The GEM desktop just got better!"
DC DESKTOP, a new product from Double Click Software, enhances the GEM
desktop like no other program before it.
DC DESKTOP does not replace the GEM desktop like other programs, but adds
features the GEM desktop lacks. Maintaining 100% compatibility with all
software and not requiring you to learn a new interface.
These features include:
* Unique icons for all files and drives (You can import NeoDesk icons!)
* Install programs and files for execution directly from the desktop.
* Execute desktop icons (programs) with a keystroke.
* A unique 'CABINET' allows you to store all your programs in one
location so you don't have to wade through disks and folders. Acts
just like a disk drive. Also, load/save cabinets with a key press.
* A printer queue that acts like a RAMdisk, drag files to it,
show info... Also buffers screen dumps and regular printing!
* A trashcan that lets you 'undelete' files.
* Replace the GEM desktop with a picture or pattern.
* Keystroke equivalents for all GEM desktop menu commands.
* Change the desktop layout (load a DESKTOP.IN?) with the press of a key.
* Replaces the GEM desktop 'Show' text file routine. No need to 'Install
Application' any more, just click on 'Show.'
* View pictures from the desktop 'Show' routine.
* Extract and list ARC files from the desktop 'Show' routine.
* Modular design allows you to conserve precious system memory!
Don't need a feature? Don't install it and save memory!
* Completely configurable.
* Fast! Everything remains RAM resident for *FAST* execution!
* Much More.
The DC DESKTOP GEM desktop enhancement will debut at the World of Atari Show
in Anaheim, CA on April 7 & 8, 1990.
If you are going, please stop by and see us!
Retail price is $39.95.
As a special offer, Double Click Software is offering a 'bounty.'
Send your ORIGINAL NeoDesk (1) disk to Double Click Software and $20
(plus shipping and handling, $2 in USA, $5 foreign), and you
will get the DC DESKTOP program, complete documentation and full support.
This offer expires May 31, 1990.
Double Click Software
P.O. Box 741206
Houston, Texas 77274-1206
Phone inquiries: (713)645-3759
Support BBS: (713)944-0108
GENIE: M.VEDERMAN2
CompuServe: 76356,2510
UseNet: uace0@uhnix2.uh.edu
BITNET: uace0@uhupvm1
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Setting up the disk
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To get started, place the files
DCDSKTOP.PRG - must be the first program to run.
DCINSTAL.PRG
DCDSKDRP.PRG
DCSHOARC.PRG
DCSPOOL.PRG
in the AUTO folder. This demo has been designed to work from a floppy disk,
but will work if you install it on your hard disk.
Next, create a directory called DCDSKTOP on your floppy.
Next, create a directory called TRASH on your floppy.
Copy the programs DCICE.PRG and DCCONFIG.PRG to the DCDSKTOP directory.
Lastly, copy the file DESKTOP.INF to the root directory.
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DC DESKTOP
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DC Desktop DEMO has the following configurations built-in to the DEMO:
Pressing the CONTROL key while deleting a file(s) will move it to the TRASH.
Icons will not be unloaded when a program is executed (always resident).
(The demo program and demo DC ICE have the icons built-in).
Disk drives will be displayed using the ICON TEXT to match against an icon.
Disk drive letters are not displayed.
Old files in the TRASH will be deleted on a name conflict.
F1 calls the file selector
F2 calls the Icon Installer
F3 empties the TRASH
F5 calls DC ICE
F6 calls DC DESK DROP
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Icon Installer
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In order to install an icon onto the desktop you need to call up the
DC Icon Installer.
NOTE: DCINSTAL.PRG can also be run from the desktop and does not need to
be memory resident!
Press F2 and you will be presented with an empty list. Click on one of the
empty slots and you will be presented with a file selector. You can choose
either a program or a file. If you choose a file, then you will be
presented with another file selector asking you to select a program that the
file will be passed to (as a parameter). For example, you could click on
a .DOC file and then choose a word processor, and the .DOC file will be
passed to the word processor when you 'execute' that file. This way you can
have document files on the desktop.
You also have the choice of setting up a parameters box before the program
is run, or presenting an exit prompt after the program terminates, but
before it completely returns to the desktop or chains to a file.
You can also choose a program or file to chain to. Click on SET and you
will be presented with a file selector that you can use to choose a program
or file. If you choose a file/program already installed, it will be used
and any options or chain files it uses will be used, ad infinitum...
You can also change the entry (SET PATH) or remove the entry.
In the upper right corner, you will see a blank white box. Click on the
box and you will be asked to enter a keystroke that can be used to execute
that program from the desktop.
Once you have chosen a program, you will also see the best fit icon that
represents that file. If you wish to change the icon, or create a new one,
then you can click on the icon and DC ICE will be run.
NOTE: DC ICE can also go into the AUTO folder and run as a resident program.
When DC ICE comes up, it will be ready for editing the best fit icon, and
will display the icon with the text of the installed file.
Click on OKAY if you like this entry. Click on CANCEL otherwise.
Load/Save Choices
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Once back at the main menu, you can also choose to save this desktop out as
one of 11 files. Click on SAVE DESKTOP to do this.
The white boxes above