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║ ISoft D&M ║
║ POB. 5517 ║
║ Coralville IA 52241 ║
║ U.S.A ║
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* APP.DOC-V3.4 *
* LAST UPDATE - Nov. 29, 1992. (c) 1990, 1992 by Loewy Ron. *
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░▒▓█ █▓▒░ pplication ░▒▓█ rogrammable ░▒▓█ ilot.
Ver 3.4, Dec. 1992, (c) 1990, 1991, 1992 - Loewy Ron.
A Professional menu and desktop manager.
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* File-List *
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This package contains the following files :
APP.EXE - APP program executable.
APP.DOC - This file.
APP.REG - Registration file.
APP.HLP - APP Windows format help file.
CPWD.EXE - Password calculator executable.
PROGRAMS.TXT - ISoft D&M shareware products description.
*.APP - Sample APP menu definition files.
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* Important Notice *
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If you are upgrading from an older version of APP be sure to delete the
APP.DSK desktop save file before you activate the new APP program, otherwise
it will not function properly.
APP still supports the desktop save feature, but its internal structure
is new.
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* What's New *
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Version 3.4 - Updated WinText & APP to TP7.
- ESC in select windows now hi-lights the cancel button.
- Desktop save is now performed correctly for directory windows.
- Added the APP.HLP Windows help file created by HLPDK V1.1 .
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* Why Register *
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APP is a shareware product, if you find this product valuable,
please register it. This section describes the reasons you should register.
By registering you will receive a printed manual, with complete discussion
of APP features, and many examples of usage. You will receive a diskette
with the latest APP version.
Your registration will help us to create the next versions of APP, that
will include more options, and features, some of them might even be your
enhancement requests!.
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* Introduction *
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The end user - is the wildest animal the personal computer revolution had
ever created. The end user does not know his computer, finds his computer
hard to operate, and needs the constant care of his "system Guru", or system
administrator.
The end user wants to operate his 4-5-6 spreadsheet as easily as possible,
if the command sequence to operate 4-5-6 is to key 3 commands from the
command level :
C:\>cd cactus
C:\CACTUS>squeeeeeez
C:\CACTUS>456
There is no doubt, the end user will take several month to remember, and
perform these commands properly, (also he will know much better then
yourself to operate 456's @DOMAGIC(SALARYDATA, EMPLOYEENAME) functions
and macros).
As the "System administrator", you would better create a CACTUS.BAT
file to perform these activities, or you'll find yourself answering the
same question (over the phone..) again and again :
EU: "er..This F*%&ing computer does not work, I entered cdcactus, and the
rest of the command, and it simply says something about a bad command"
ME: "Are you sure you entered the 3 commands as I told yesterday ??"
EU: "Of course I'm sure..."
ME: "...." \
> x n
EU: "...." /
ME: "OK, OK, I'm coming ...".
You built the EU the batch file, and every thing looks great for a week,
you have time to advance in your work, you can go home and see you wife /
girl, life looks great, BUT THEN ...
The board took your advice, and purchased PUARTO rico QRO - The new
spreadsheet, and your EU has to type PT, the batch file you wrote to
activate PUARTO QRO, and after 2 days the dust begins to dissolve, You
are happy that your life has come to the calm pace you always intended
them to come, you settle down to grow your beard, you have time to water
your garden, AND THEN ...
EU1 from the FINANCE DEPT. wants to use cMAZE to keep his tables,
EU2 from the PLUMBING DEPT. wants to use CONFUSION x - to sort his records,
EU3 - the talented graphic artist from the BIRTHDAY-MANAGMENT DEPT. wants
to use Doors 3.x for his paintings,
EU1 just lost all of his data, and he wants you to install the SLOWBACK
program,
EU2 wants to use both his 456 (cactus) spreadsheet, and the new PT, because
he does not like this new menu structure, he wants to use the old
worksheets with 456, and the new with ...,
EU1 just forgot how to operate SLOWBACK,
EU76 asks you if you remember how to enter the PRINT-GLORRY program to
use his FB plotter,
The BOSS's secretary (EU253) does not remember how to load the SPELL-
CHECKER she uses before she enters the SENTENCE-MAGNIFICENT program,
... You GO NUTS.
After a month in hospital you know you need to create a menu - to your
beloved end users, but - you want the menu to be :
1. easy to use (VERY VERY IMPORTANT),
2. easy to maintain and update (A MUST)
3. cheap (OTHERWISE - THE BOARD WILL NOT BUY IT)
4. hard for your EU's to sc*&w-up, (SHOULD I SAY ANYTHING?)
5. ETC..
Well,
You are not alone!,
APP - The Application Programmable-Pilot, was written by a nervous,
unstable "system Guru" that has to maintain several users and secretaries,
and almost went nuts.. if you have more then yourself to take care of,
and maybe even your very self, take a look at APP, and rush to register
it (if you find it important to your mental health).
P.S - APP registration is much much cheaper then your favorite shrink!
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* Setup *
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1. Copy the APP.EXE program to a directory in the PATH.
2. Create a MENUDEF.APP menu definition file. (*, **)
3. Add the APP command to the e