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PSL Monthly Shareware CD-ROM Volume 3 Number 8 (Public Software Library).bin
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AFTER READING THIS FILE, CLICK THE "FILE" MENU (IN THE WINDOWS
PROGRAM) AND CLICK "PSL-NEWS". IN THE DOS PROGRAM, PRESS ENTER.
=====Program Descriptions in Text Files
If you prefer to view descriptions of all the programs of one type
in a scrollable file rather than viewing one program description
at a time as this program does, you can do so by using the FILES.BBS
file which appears in each directory.
The file DIRECTRY.TXT in the root directory of the CD gives
descriptions of all the directories on the CD. Change into a
directory (example: CD \DOS\GRAPHICS) and type \VIEW FILES.BBS
to read about all the files in that directory, using the cursor
keys to scroll through the file.
You can easily manually install a file to your hard disk by
typing "\PKUNZIP <filename> <destination>. For example, to unzip
SOMEFILE.ZIP to a directory on your hard disk, first create
a directory for it (example: MD C:\SOME-DIR) then unzip the
file to that directory: \PKUNZIP SOMEFILE C:\SOME-DIR
=====Using the PsL CD
If this is your first time to use a PsL Monthly CD-ROM, after
reading the information in this window (use the scroll bars),
follow the instructions above to get to the main program screen,
then click on "Tutor" on the menu bar and also read the "Help"
files. You are also welcome to call PsL at 713-524-6394 during
our office hours for any assistance you might need.
=====New Features in Windows CD-ROM Access Program
Print Author Labels:
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A new feature in the CD-ROM Access Program for Windows
is the ability to copy an author's name and address to the Windows
Clipboard. From there, you can paste it into Notepad, Write, etc.,
to print a mailing label, write a letter, or whatever.
To do this, you first must turn on the author display by clicking
on "Author" on the menu bar, then click on "Show Author". Then
either search for the author by name or bring up the author's
program, which will cause his name and address to be displayed.
Then click on the "File" menu and "Author Address to Clipboard".
To paste the address into most Windows apps, you run the app, click
its "Edit" menu, click the cursor where you want the address inserted,
then click on "Paste" or press Ctrl-V.
Search Descriptions:
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In May, we added the ability to search program write-ups for specified
text. This is a slow search technique, but is the most thorough way
to search for text. For details, search the Help file.
Help File Improved:
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We have cleaned up and expanded the Help file and at the same time,
added some features such as scroll buttons in the Help file and
context-sensitive help.
To use the context-sensitive help for a menu item, click on the menu
bar and use the cursor keys to move down to the desired option, then
press the F1 key.