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- HeLP_yoUR_SeLF
- by
- Sansaska Systems
-
- distributed by
- Acro Technology, Inc.
- 1111 W. El Camino Real
- Suite 331
- Sunnyvale, CA 94086
-
- HeLP_yoUR_SeLF could be called a "do it yourself" help program.
- When installed, it allows you to write your own help files to
- replace the mess of quick reference cards and keyboard templates
- lying around your computer. It also can be used to relieve you
- from constantly having to dig through reference manuals. Since the
- help program can use text generated from any text editor, it is
- easy to modify, and can be used with help files of any length.
-
- This version of HeLP_yoUR_SeLF is the Shareware version, and has
- had limitations imposed on it's performance. The features of this
- version of HeLP_yoUR_SeLF are described in the section about this
- program, selected by pressing F2 at the main menu.
-
- The full version has the following features installed:
-
- 1 - Unlimited size menu tree
- 2 - 10 choices per menu
- 3 - 25 pages per help screen - 20 lines per page
- 4 - Uses under 20k RAM when resident in RAM
- 5 - User definable home menu, in addition to the default main menu
- 6 - Easily customized to YOUR desired specifications
- 7 - Comes with help systems for DOS, C and Pascal
-
- LICENSE
- -------
-
- HeLP_yoUR_SeLF has a copyright owned by Sansaska Systems, with all
- distribution rights owned by Acro Technology, Inc. Even though the
- program is SHAREWARE, and can be freely copied, there are limits
- to protect the quality of the program and to support future program
- development.
-
- Users of HeLP_yoUR_SeLF may make copies of this SHAREWARE version
- for trial use by others on a PRIVATE NON-COMMERCIAL BASIS.
-
- By accepting and using this program, you acknowledge that this
- program may not suit your particular requirements or be completely
- trouble-free.
-
- With proper application, this program will perform as described.
- However, the author and distributors are not responsible for your
- specific application, help files or any problems resulting from use
- of this program.
-
- If the program does not perform as described, our liability to you
- is limited to replacing the program or refunding the purchase price
- (if purchased and registered). We have no liability to you or any
- other person or entity for any damage or loss, including special,
- incidental, or consequential damages, caused by this program,
- directly or indirectly. Some states do not allow the limitation or
- exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so
- the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
-
- This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California.
- Should any part of this agreement be held invalid, the remainder of
- the Agreement will still be in effect. This Agreement can not be
- modified except by special agreement with the owners.
-
- Under this license, you may NOT:
- 1) Distribute the program in connection with any other product or
- service, or as part of a corporate or institutionally sponsored
- distribution. Site licenses and bundling agreements are
- available upon request.
-
- 2) Charge anything for HeLP_yoUR_SeLF. An exception is made for
- registered user groups who may charge a cost-based fee (not to
- exceed $10) to cover their own costs.
-
- 3) Distribute the program in modified form.
-
- 4) Copy or reproduce the printed documentation in any form.
-
- Using HeLP_yoUR_SeLF
- --------------------
-
- HeLP_yoUR_SeLF is started and installed in RAM using the following
- command:
-
- c:>path\hlpurslf help_dir
-
- where help_dir is the exact path to the *.hlp and *.mnu files
- described below.
-
- ------
-
- The help screens are activated with a ^? (hold the Ctrl key down and
- press ?).
-
- Menu selections are made with the function keys.
-
- You can move through the help screens by using the PgDn key when
- PgDn is displayed at the lower right and using the PgUp key when
- PgUp is dislpayed at the upper right.
-
- The Esc key returns you to the interrupted activity.
- The left arrow key will return you to the MAIN MENU.
- The Home key will return you to your HOME MENU.
-
- You may designate any menu as your "HOME MENU" by entering ^Home
- (hold the Ctrl key down and press the "Home" key).
-
- -------
-
- In order to write files for HeLP_yoUR_SeLF the following needs
- to be followed.
-
- Menu files can have any name but must end with .mnu
- Help files can have any name but must end with .hlp
-
- Menu files consist of up to 5 lines where each line looks like:
- filename.mnu:up to 50 characters of description
- filename.hlp:up to 50 characters of description
-
- Help files are text files where each line doesn't exceed 70
- characters in length (do NOT use tabs).
- Help files are displayed 10 lines at a time.
- Page breaks may be created with .pg in the leftmost column.
- A help file can have a maximum of 5 pages.
- A .end in the leftmost column can optionally end a help file.
- The last line may end without a carrage return line feed (CRLF).
-
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- To obtain your full featured, registered version of
-
- HeLP_yoUR_SeLF
-
- send $39.95 (+$5 S/h and 7% CA sales tax)
-
- Acro Technology, Inc.
- 1111 W. El Camino Real, Suite 331
- Sunnyvale, CA 94086
-
-
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-