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Thank you for your interest in JEPRS. Before doing
anything else, please read the following document.
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║ How to get started with JEPRS 2.5 ║
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I. What is JEPRS?
JEPRS is a specialized database system used to store,
retrieve, format, and search for references to the (scientific)
literature. JEPRS can be used by anyone needing easy access
to references to books, journals, abstracts, magazines, and
other literature.
II. What's on these disks.
You should find a total of 17* files. Below is a list of
those files and a short description of their use:
(*--If you are a registered user of JEPRS, then you will have 18
files and 2 FREE packages: the extra file is JConvert.Exe which
allows you to convert your version 1.xx Format files to a Config File.
The two extra packages are Med2Go and Peruse. Med2Go is a FREE
MedLine file interconversion utility, while Peruse is an excellent
mouse-compatible file viewing utility. See below for more descrip-
tions of each of these packages.
ReadMe.Doc : The file you are reading now; it contains the
most basic information for starting JEPRS, as
well as a complete list of the files.
Vendor.Doc : A file that must be read by anyone who wishes
to distribute JEPRS, such as vendors and BBSes.
WhatsNew.Doc: A short description of the newest features for
version 2.5 of JEPRS.
WhyJEPRS.Doc: A text file that explains why you should consider
using JEPRS instead of any other program.
JEPRS.Exe : This is the JEPRS program itself; entering
"JEPRS" at the DOS prompt ("C:>") starts the
program.
JEPRS.Doc : The User's Guide to JEPRS. This is the main
documentation file for the program.
JEPRS.Hlp : Contains the text for JEPRS's context-
sensitive help screens. If JEPRS can't find
this file when it is running, you will not be
able to get help by pressing the F1 key.
Ref1.JPR : A sample database file for JEPRS. It contains
the actual text of the database.
Ref1.JPK : The "key" file that goes along with the
Ref1.JPR database file. YOU CANNOT USE A
DATABASE FILE WITHOUT A KEY FILE!
JEPRS.Cfg : A sample Config file that contains the
formatting instructions for 30 format styles,
printer control codes for 5 printers,
directory and file name information, and
user-specified Global and local Defaults.
JEPRS.Txt : Sample text file. Since you cannot directly
access the database using the DOS Type
command, JEPRS allows you to enter selected
references into an ASCII/DOS text file. You
can use DOS's Type and Print commands on these
text files.
JEPRS.Num : This is a sample "number" file. It is really
a normal ASCII/DOS text file, but consists of
nothing but numbers of references. JEPRS can
create this file (for example, in a Search)
and then use its contents during formatting
(on the Format screen).
ProComm.Log : A sample MedLine-formatted file. This can be
used in the Utilities/Import File Menu to add a
MedLine-formatted file to the database. (This
is probably only of interest to biomedical
researchers & clinicians who use MedLine-
formatted files.)
Order.Doc : This is an order form for registering your use
of JEPRS. You should print this file on your
printer and then fill out the information
requested. Remember, JEPRS is shareware, it is
not free software! Thanks for your support.
Site_Lic.Doc: This file contains information on bulk pricing
and site licenses for JEPRS. If you plan on
ordering more than one copy of JEPRS, look at
this file to save money.
JEPRS.Ico : A Microsoft Windows 3.0 Program Manager icon
file for JEPRS. This allows you to double click
on JEPRS' icon in the Program Manager, and auto-
matically start up JEPRS. See the User's Guide
(JEPRS.Doc): Chapter Two: Setting Up JEPRS,
Starting JEPRS, Running Under Microsoft Windows,
for information on installing this icon in the
Program Manager.
ASP.Ico : This is an alternative icon that you can use for
the Program Manager (see JEPRS.Ico, above). This
is an icon for programs by ASP (Association of
Shareware Professionals) authors.
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The following items are provided to Registered Users Only!
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JConvert.Exe: A conversion utility for making JEPRS version 1.xx
Format Files into JEPRS version 2.xx Config Files.
You only need this program if you previously used
version 1.00, 1.10, or 1.11 of JEPRS.
M2G101.Exe : The latest version of Med2Go, a MedLine file
translation utility. This program is of most use
for biomedical scientists, students, and
clinicians. This is a self-extracting file that
will decompress into the entire Med2Go package,
including full documentation and a Microsoft
Windows 3.0 icon.
Peruse1.Exe &
Peruse2.Exe : A free file viewing utility. If you want to look
at any text file, just type "Peruse <filename>"
at the DOS prompt (C:>). This program is provided
free of charge, courtesy of Bob Falk, a fellow
ASP member. (He produces EasyFormat, an easy-to-use
floppy disk formatting program.) These are self-
extracting file that decompress into the entire
Peruse package. You might want to use the "ASP.Ico"
file provided with JEPRS to provide a Windows 3.0
icon for this program in the Program Manager.
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III. Starting JEPRS.
If you're ready to try out JEPRS right away, just copy the
following files to a fresh floppy disk or to a single directory
on your hard disk:
JEPRS.Exe
Ref1.JPR
Ref1.JPK
JEPRS.Cfg
JEPRS.Hlp
Then enter "JEPRS" at the DOS prompt and follow the
instructions on the screen. Note that you can press the [F1]
function key to get help whenever you see "[F1]=Help" on the
bottom of the screen (almost all the time). If you are starting
up JEPRS for the first time on a laptop or desktop computer with
a single color screen (such as amber, green, or paper white)
you'll want to start JEPRS with the "/a" switch, which tells the
program to use black and white mode. In this case, you would start
JEPRS like this: JEPRS /a
IV. What do I do Next?
After you get over your initial excitement of the wonderful
features of JEPRS, you should go through the User's Guide
provided. This is a file called JEPRS.Doc. (For registered users,
this is the printed documentation that you received.) You should
especially read Chapter 2: Setting Up JEPRS, Chapter 3: The Main
Menu, Chapter 4: Help, and Chapter 5: Quick-Start Tutorial. The
rest can be read at your leisure. You can print out this file
on your printer by either of two methods:
1. Enter "Copy JEPRS.Doc Prn" at the DOS prompt
. . . or . . .
2. Enter "Print JEPRS.Doc" at the DOS prompt
and then press [Enter] if asked "Name of print
device?".
V. Technical Assistance.
Don't understand a particular feature of the program? Can't
get JEPRS to work with your computer? You can get assistance by
contacting the author by CompuServe Mail (73567,471); by telephone
(214/368-0636, between 9am and 10pm Central Time); or by US Mail:
Lou Miranda
P.O. Box 822894
Dallas, TX 75382
If you cannot contact me at the above address, please contact me
through the Association of Shareware Professionals:
Executive Director
Association of Shareware Professionals
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
Thank you,
Lou Miranda,
JEPRS shareware author,
Member, Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).