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NOVMENU v1.2 copyright (c) 1992
NETWARE SYSTEMS
613 Glebeholme Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
M4C 1V5
NOTICE: In NO way is NETWARE SYSTEMS associated with NOVELL Inc.
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NOVELL is a registered trademark.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH
WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER
NETWARE SYSTEMS NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION,
PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE.
Distribution restriction
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The files and programs on this disk may not be modified or deleted.
Disk vendors, those who sell Shareware for a profit shall not
charge more then $10.00 per disk.
The programs cannot be sold as part of some other package, without
written permission from NETWARE SYSTEMS.
When distributed via a modem link all files must be transferred
in a archive format. We recommend that you use ZIP or ARC format.
What is NOVMENU:
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NOVMENU is a replacement for the NOVELL menu system. It reads the same
file structure as the NOVELL menu system but NOVMENU is much much
faster and removes itself 100% from memory when executing commands.
NOVMENU can also be used on a stand alone computer. The color schemes
for the NOVMENU are extremely varied (try any numbers up to 127).
NOVMENU also has complete mouse support.
In contrast the NOVELL menu system is slow in reading the menu file
and redrawing screens. The NOVELL menu system DOES NOT remove itself
from memory when running a command (uses 13.5k) which is very important
when running todays programs on a network enviroment. The NOVELL menu
system is also limited in its color schemes. the NOVELL menu system
does not work on a stand alone computer and does not have mouse support
TIPS:
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Because NOVMENU creates batch files (same as the NOVELL menu system) to
execute a sequence of commands, it is very important that if you wish
to execute another batch file that you use the DOS "CALL" statement.
eg: capture nb nff nt ti=10 p1
call fonts.bat
The above example links to a printer in a NOVELL enviroment and then
"CALLS" a batch file that will download fonts to the printer.
If you wish to have a choice on your menu that will not start up the
menu again, then put an exclamation (!) mark in front of the command.
eg: !LOGOUT
or
eg: !PARK
The numbers after menu titles are the ROW and COLUMN placement of your
menu's and the color.
NOVMENU will automatically place menu's if they are located off the
screen and will also automatically resize menu's that have more items
than will fit in the menu window.
If you have more items than can fit in a menu window you will see two
arrows (up and down) along the right side. These indicate that you can
scroll up or down to view the rest of the items.
KEYBOARD USE:
Navigating through NOVMENU is very simple. To hilite a menu item you
use the up and down cursor keys. To make a choice from the menu you
hilite the item and press <ENTER>. To close a submenu you press the
<ESC> key.
MOUSE SUPPORT:
To hilite a menu item you move the MOUSE cursor to the item of your
choice and press the LEFT mouse button once. To make a choice from
the menu you move the MOUSE cursor to the desired item and press the
LEFT mouse button twice very fast. To close a submenu you hilite the
small rectangular box in the upper right corner of each menu and press
the LEFT mouse button once. If you have more items than will fit in a
menu window you hilite the small arrows on the right hand side and
press the LEFT mouse button.
COLORS:
You can use the file 'COLORS.EXE' that is supplied with this program
to see the color schemes that might best suit your monitor. Just type
COLORS at the DOS prompt and press <ENTER>. You will see colors that
your monitor supports and their associated number. Use these numbers
to determine the colors of your menus.
Note: You DO NOT need the file 'COLORS.EXE' to run NOVEMENU.
Other than that there isn't much to say. If you currently use the
NOVELL menu system you will notice the MINOR differences in appearance
to NOVMENU.
The 'EXAMPLE.MNU' file consists of a sample NOVELL menu system file
structure. If you have never used the NOVELL menu system before you
should use this file to give you an idea of how to set up your menu
file.
To create the menu file you can use any text editor.
REGISTERING:
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Registering will get you a copy of NOVMENU without the closing screens.
You will also receive the next upgrade (when available) free of charge.
You will also receive a list of other software titles by
NETWARE SYSTEMS.
Please support the SHAREWARE concept. Shareware allows individuals or
organizations to distribute their work at a very nominal cost. Only
the end user (you) can keep shareware alive. We at NETWARE SYSTEMS
try to supply inexpensive, good quality, and useful software to the
public. If you would like to see a new product or an improved product
of one already existing please drop us a line.
NOVMENU is a shareware program with all rights reserved.
Any person or organization wishing to use NOVMENU must send
a cheque or money order for $19.95 to the address below:
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
c/o NETWARE SYSTEMS
613 Glebeholme Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
M4C 1V5
(416) 467-0294
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT █*█ Robert A. Stewart █*█
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