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PRO-KEYS Version 1.4
Copyright (c) 1993 by Randy S. Gregory
All Rights Reserved.
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This copy of PRO-KEYS is unregistered Shareware.
To obtain a registered copy of PRO-KEYS send $19.95 to:
Mr. Randy S. Gregory
1717 Simpson St. #217
Madison, Wisconsin 53713
U.S.A.
INSTALLATION
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PROKEZ14.ZIP contents:
1.) PRO-KEYS.EXE - Main program.
2.) PRO-KEYS.DOC - Documentation.
3.) PRO-KEYS.CFG - Configuration file.
4.) PRO-KEY2.EXE - Support file, must reside in the same directory as
the main program PRO-KEYS.EXE.
5.) FILE_ID.DIZ - Dizcription file.
Suggested installation:
1.) If you are using a previous version of PRO-KEYS first backup your
PRO-KEYS.CFG file.
2.) Remove other installed command line utilities (including older versions
of PRO-KEYS).
3.) Make a PRO-KEYS subdirectory.
4.) Unzip PROKEZ14.ZIP into the PRO-KEYS subdirectory.
5.) Add the statement C:\PRO-KEYS\PRO-KEYS to your autoexec.bat file.
6.) Reboot.
PRO-KEYS uses approximately 5K of memory.
PRO-KEYS uses time-slicing techniques so CPU cycles aren't wasted under
multitasking Operating Systems.
COMMAND SUMMARY
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<Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow> cycle through the command history.
<Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> move left and right within the command line.
<Insert> toggles between insert (the default) and overwrite modes.
<F1> displays the list of current function key assignments.
<F2>..<F12> User definable function keys. Defined in PRO-KEYS.CFG.
<Esc> clears the command line.
<Home> moves to the beginning of the command line.
<[> or <End> moves to the end of the command line. The left bracket
character has been moved to <Alt-[>.
<`> searches the command history for the current command line. Displays
the ten most frequently used matches. Pressing <0>..<9> brings the selected
history item to the command line. The accent mark has been moved to <Alt-`>.
Pressing a function key applies that keys function to the current
command line. A function key may also be used alone.
Typing a space at the beginning of the command line disables command line
completion until <Enter> or <Esc> is typed.
After auto-completion, <Enter> on a valid directory moves to that directory.
<Enter> on a non .EXE, .BAT, or .COM file auto-edits that file.
<Tab> immediately attempts to complete a command. If the command has
already been completed, <Tab> cycles through other possible completions.
<Shift-Tab> back tracks through the last ten completions. Handy if you
mistakenly hit <Tab> to many times.
<Alt-C> cycles through command line text colors. The current text color
is also defined in PRO-KEYS.CFG under "CmdColor".
The following search order is used for completions:
1.) The history buffer.
2.) The default directory.
3.) The directories on the path.
USAGE EXAMPLES
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Example 1:
user types : <m>
response : myfile.dat [C:\]
user types : <F3> (assigned the DOS TYPE command in PRO-KEYS.CFG)
response : type c:\myfile.dat (C:\MYFILE.DAT is typed.)
Example 2:
user types : <g>
response : goodies\ [C:\]
user types : <Enter>
response : C:\GOODIES> (C:\GOODIES is made the default directory.)
Example 3:
user types : <y>
response : yourfile.dat [C:\]
user types : <Enter>
response : qe c:\yourfile.dat (auto-edits C:\YOURFILE.DAT using the
editor specified in PRO-KEYS.CFG)
Example 4:
Adding an exclamation point <!> to the beginning of a function key definition
in PRO-KEYS.CFG will cause a verification message to be presented each time that
function key is pressed.
F8 =!del
user types : <a>
response : afile.dat [C:\]
user types : <F8>
response : del c:\afile.dat ? (y/n)
user types : <n> (C:\AFILE.DAT is not deleted.)
PRO-KEYS.CFG DESCRIPTION
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NOTE: Changes to PRO-KEYS.CFG become effective immediately.
SAMPLE PRO-KEYS.CFG
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F2 =e
F3 =more < $1
F4 =!print
F5 =dir
F6 =rename
F7 =deltree
F8 =!del
F9 =zip
F10 =unzip
F11 =mode 80,25
F12 =mode 80,50
Editor =e
Delay =35
Beephz =200
EditBad =yes
CmdColor =14
History =200
Macros=
ls=dir $*
rm=del $1
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"F2-F12"
Defines the function keys <F2> through <F12>. Function key definitions may
contain special macro codes. See "Macros" below.
"Editor"
Defines the editor used by the auto-edit feature described above in the
Command Summary section.
"Delay"
The amount of time in hundredths of a second after a keypress before
auto-completion activates. This delay is important and should be adjusted
properly. For example, if the delay is set to small, PRO-KEYS will interrupt
after every keypress causing excessive delays and a cluttered command line. If
the delay is set to large, it will take an excessive amount of time before
auto-completion activates. An optimal delay setting will allow you to type at
your regular speed without being interrupted, and should afford a minimal wait
before auto-completion activates.
A delay setting of "disabled" disables auto-completion. If auto-completion
is disabled, completion will occur only when <Tab> is pressed.
"BeepHz"
The frequency of the verification beep.
"EditBad"
If defined as "yes", most failed commands are returned to the command line for
editing. If defined as "no", failed commands are not returned for editing.
"CmdColor"
An integer representing the current text color of the command line.
See <Alt-C> in the Command Summary section.
"History"
The number of commands maintained in the history buffer (must be <= 500).
"Macros"
The following are some special codes in PRO-KEYS macro definitions:
$T Separates multiple commands in a macro.
$1-$9 Equivalent to %1-%9 in batch files.
$* This symbol is replaced by everything following the macro name.
REGISTRATION
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To register, send a check or money order in the amount of $19.95 to:
Mr. Randy S. Gregory
1717 Simpson St. #217
Madison, Wisconsin 53713
U.S.A.
When registering please specify delivery method:
1.) E-Mail : Include E-Mail address and attachment method.
2.) Mail : Include postal address and media type (3½ or 5¼, and density).
Upon registration you will receive the latest version of PRO-KEYS, and are
entitled to free PRO-KEYS updates (including new versions and maintenance
releases).
DISCLAIMER
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The author of PRO-KEYS shall not be liable in the event of incidental or
consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of, the use of
PRO-KEYS.
CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
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If you have ideas, questions, comments, or problems email.me@
<RANDY@agecon.wisc.edu>