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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING XL2000.EXE
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A. Using your favorite word processor or text editor, load one of the files
which has the extension DET. This package includes JOUR.DET, COMP.DET,
NEWS.DET, and HOTNEWS.DET. To avoid losing the original text, you may copy
either of the DEB/DET pairs, creating a pair with a new name. Example: If you
type COPY COMP.DE? MYFILE.DE? and press <CR>, you will create MYFILE.DEB and
MYFILE.DET.
B. Follow the directions of your word processor or text editor and set your
line length to 78. This is the same as a "word wrap" of 79, a term used by some
text editors. If you do not use the proper line length, you will either lose
words past the right margin, or you will leave a wide space to the right of
your paragraphs.
C. Notice the numbers which appear on the first (topmost) line. This is the
DET code, and, it must not be disturbed unless you are changing the display of
page numbers, as explained below. Begin your text on the next line.
D. Delete all text which appear beneath the DET code, since you will want to
start with an "empty" file and type your own text. Then, beginning on the line
below the DET code, type your text. As an alternative, you may import (load
in) an existing text file, if you have one. It must be an ASCII file (DOS text
file).
E. Save your file with an ASCII save (DOS text save). Do not save with the
default save of a word processing program, unless it happens to be an ASCII
save (see your word processing manual if you are not sure).
F. Make a batch file, which is a text file having the extension BAT, and give
it a name, such as RUN.BAT. See RUNME.BAT or follow this example:
echo off
hqsw
XL2000 MYFILE
ega
vga
G. Run RUN.BAT by typing RUN <CR> and see your electronic newsletter displayed
on your monitor screen.
USING PAGE NUMBERS
As you know from viewing the files in this package, JOUR.DET, COMP.DET and
HOTNEWS.DET do not display page numbers, while NEWS.DET does. If the first
number in the DET code of JOUR.DET or COMP.DET is changed from 17 to 16,
page numbers will automaticaly be displayed. Change the first No. in the code
of HOTNEWS.DET to 18 for page numbers. If the first number of NEWS.DET's code
is changed from 17 to 18, no page numbers will appear. Be very careful in
changing this code. You must not alter anything except the first number, or
you may ruin your display; the program reads the DET code to set up the
display parameters.
ADDING COLORS TO TEXT
When you register, if you order XL2001.EXE you will receive full instructions
and a chart of color codes.
PROBLEMS?
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If it does not work 100%, go over this check list:
1. The top line must contain the proper DET code and nothing else.
2. The correct DEB/DET pair of files must be present.
3. The text must be formatted with a line length of 78. If you use a greater
line length, words near the right margin will be lost. (When you obtain your
registered copy you will find some DET codes which require a different line
length. Be sure to check the new set of instructions at that time.)
4. The video monitor must be EGA, VGA or Super VGA. Sorry, but with a
CGA monitor the display will blink.
5. All files listed in your batch file must be present, including XL2000.EXE or
XL2001.EXE, EGA.COM, VGA.COM, and the correct DEB/DET files.
6. The computer must be fully IBM compatible and using MS-DOS or PC-DOS.
Remember: a. Type COPY DOC.TXT PRN <CR> to print the above directions
b. Type COPY REGISTER.TXT PRN <CR> to print a registration form.
IMPORTANT: You are not permitted to distribute XL2000.EXE or XL2001.EXE with
your electronic publications until you become a registered user. At that time
you will receive your own licensed copies of the programs.
Note: "<CR>" is used in the above text to mean "Enter" or "Return."
DISCLAIMER
All Rexxcom Systems programs are provided "as is" with no warranties whatso-
ever either expressed or implied, including without limitation, warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to
the quality and performance of the programs rests with the user.
REXXCOM SYSTEMS
The Displayware People CompuServe: 72656,2764
P.O. Box 111 GEnie: C.WIEDEMANN
Schooleys Mountain, NJ 07870
USA
Descriptions of great programs available from
Rexxcom Systems the Displayware People
XLPLUS
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Professional electronic publishing software. This is really it! First came
our multi-featured XL2000, and now the XL2001 upgrade with multi-colored text.
This is the same software which the Digital Publishing Association uses to
publish their monthly DPA News. See your text file or newsletter displayed
in dazzling high-intensity colors. Try AutoScroll, mouse scroll, and many
other features. Requires EGA monitor or better. Registered version contains
many ready-to-use mastheads and titles for newsletters, and more.
XLSHOW
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XLSHOW, version 3.5. Automatic scrolling, screen-changing software for
schools, offices, stores, clubs. Your info appears in a cycle of brilliant
screens which change style and color with each topic. Excellent countertop
display. Runs all day if needed. Updating info is easy - type new file or
edit old one. Useful and reliable. Excellent instructions. Requires EGA
monitor or better. The registered version contains many ready-to-use screen
titles.
DIGIPAD
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DIGIPAD is the amazing on-screen electronic notepad. Type bulletins, lists,
training and sales info, and watch your text autoscroll line-by-line up the
perfect graphic of a lined notebook. After the last line the pad changes color
and a second text appears. Then the pad changes to a third color and your
third text appears. The cycle repeats as long as you like. Use it for a
desktop or countertop display and let it run all day! Great for schools,
offices, clubs, trade-shows, and more. Requires EGA monitor or better.
Registered version contains at least seven different graphic notepads, each in
a different glowing color with other accompanying graphics.
AUTOFONT
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AUTOFONT - World's best display-font maker, now makes fonts in color as well as
monochrome. Use for creating terrific headings and titles for on-screen
electronic publishing. Scroll through letter styles to make your selection.
Just type and watch your words become giant, fancy, textured, reverse-field, 3D
and more. Press F plus a number for FonTastik mode's awesome style changes.
Press the F + S keys for the unique "Smoothy" mode and eliminate the choppy
lines known as "the dreaded jaggies." Press function keys F1 through F10 to
make a series of graphics of humorous faces. Use the special clip-art file to
instantly create half-screen high graphics. Program requires EGA monitor or
better. Registered version comes with many additional fonts and more than 10
FonTastik HQ modules to provide you with more than 350 font styles, plus the
option of using flashing or blinking colors, and more.
AUTODOC and AUTOCOM
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Packaged together, these two great programs work in concert with each other:
(1.) AD (AutoDoc v.4.1) is an electronic publishing program in which your text
appears in vivid color for incredible visual impact! But that's not all ...
Your colorful screens have customizable DecorEdge Bord`rs (must be seen to be
believed) and you may even have your scrollable text appear within a graphic
illustration. This is called Text-in-Graphics or TIG. Add motivational appeal
to messages, training programs, reports and more. Registered version has over
45 pre-fab graphics files for display of your text. Easily put your scrollable
text within the speech-balloon of a cartoon character.
(2.) AUTOCOM - Automatic program maker for TIG (text in graphics) files which
you first create with AUTODOC. Makes it a snap to create a dazzling, stand-
alone COM program with multicolored, animated graphics and your own text in
scrollable format! No programming required - AUTOCOM does it for you. Plenty
of extra goodies included. Fascinating demos, full directions, and more.
Color required.
ANS2COM
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ANS2COM converts an ANSI graphic to a COM file for making on-screen Text-in-
Graphics mini-messages and greeting cards. Includes nice ANSI graphics. Fun
to use, and fun for friends and co-workers to receive.
COLORFONT
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Colorizes any text file instantly. Even give different pages of text different
on-screen colors. Now you may colorize the text which goes with the colored
titles and headings made with AUTOFONT. You can even make a screen of colored
text and use ANS2COM to convert it to a stand-alone COM file.
HEADINGS
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Designed to be used with AUTOFONT, this automates the process of adding titles
and headings to text files.