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This help file is user editable. Form Feed and Paragraph characters
(ASCII 12 and 20) are how the program recognizes help pages and help
leaves within pages and should not be removed.
HELP INDEX
SECTION FUNCTION Option HELP PAGE
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
INTRODUCTION........................................................ 1
MAIN MENU........................................................... 2
SETUP FUNCTION MENU........................................ 3
Data Path....................................... 4
File Select..................................... 5
Monitor......................................... 6
moUse........................................... 7
menu Colors..................................... 8
edit Print...................................... 9
save Options.................................... A
VIEW FUNCTION MENU......................................... B
EDIT FUNCTION MENU......................................... C
Backup before edit.............................. D
edit File....................................... E
edit Size....................................... F
edit Date....................................... G
edit Time....................................... H
Globally modify................................. I
SECTION FUNCTION Option HELP PAGE
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
PRINT FUNCTION MENU........................................ J
Print full file................................. K
print Selected.................................. L
output To....................................... J
print Control chars............................. J
EXIT FUNCTION MENU......................................... M
Return to DOS................................... M
save Options.................................... A
Erase backup file............................... N
MACRO DEFINITION AND USE............................................ O
DISK/PRINTER NOT READY.............................................. P
SHAREWARE REGISTRATION.............................................. Q
PRODUCT SUPPORT INFORMATION......................................... Q
BRANDING THE SYSTEM................................................. R
If a Mouse is used, LEFT=ENTER, RIGHT=ESCAPE, (optional)CENTER=F1-Help.
In this Help Module, the use of brackets [ ] denotes a specific key.
Parenthesis ( ) are used for comments.
The bottom line of the display is used for help key information, showing
the currently active help action keys and their function.
INTRODUCTION
VIEW_MAN is a utility to display, edit and/or print a selected file in
both Hex and ASCII.
It has a variety of options, among which are:
*·View the selected file in Hex and ASCII simultaneously, with options
to: view any specific location, search for and display a Hex/ASCII
string, and search for and count the number of occurrences of a
specific string.
*·Edit the selected file in either Hex or ASCII, with options to: view
and the edit any specific location, search for and display a Hex/ASCII
string, search for and count the number of occurrences of a specific
string, and search for a specific string and replace all of its
occurrences with another.
*·Globally modify the file by making it all upper or lower case, or
changing all words to proper - first letter of each word capitalized.
*·Edit the files date and/or time.
*·Print the selected file in Hex and ASCII simultaneously, with options
to: print only a specific block of the file, direct the output to any
serial or parallel port or to a disk file, and optionally print the
ASCII control characters.
*·Printed output includes a header of file and print information.
*·Printed output to a disk file may be printed by the utility LASR_MAN,
at up to sixteen text pages per sheet, to conserve paper.
*·Searches may be case sensitive or insensitive.
*·Optionally backup the selected file before editing: optionally erase
the backup file before exiting the program.
*·No limit on the selected file size for viewing or editing.
*·A macro may be defined through a "learning" process and then repeatedly
run.
*·Program options may be saved.
MAIN MENU
The ╔══╡ NORMAL SEQUENCE OF VIEW_MAN OPERATIONS ╞══╗ is:
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════╝
1.·SETUP the drive/directory on which the file to be viewed/
edited/printed resides.
2.·VIEW the selected file, and/or
3. EDIT the selected file, and/or
4. PRINT the selected files.
████ The VIEW, EDIT and PRINT function are NOT available until a ████
██████████████████████████ file is selected █████████████████████████
5. EXIT the program.
In this Help Module, the use of brackets [ ] denotes a specific key.
Parenthesis ( ) are used for comments.
The bottom line of the display is used for help key information, showing
he currently active help action keys and their function.
The ╔══╡ MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS ╞══╗ include:
╚═══════════════════════════╝
SETUP........Change the data drive/directory/file path & program setup.
VIEW.........View the selected file, and/or
EDIT.........Edit the selected file, and/or
PRINT........Print the selected file.
████ The VIEW, EDIT and PRINT function are NOT available until a ████
██████████████████████████ file is selected █████████████████████████
EXIT.........Return to DOS & optionally erase the backup file.
═>To select a FUNCTION and have its option menu displayed, press its
highlighted letter or move the highlight bar to it using the arrow keys
and press [┘].
Any FUNCTION may be accessed from the MAIN MENU, or any option menu, by
pressing its [highlight letter] or [ALT][highlight letter].
SETUP MENU
The ╔═══╡ SETUP FUNCTION ╞═══╗ MENU includes:
╚════════════════════════╝
DATA PATH...........Change either the drive and/or the directory path to
the data file to be processed.
FILE SELECT.........Select the data file to be processed.
MONITOR.............Toggle the display between monochrome, CGA color (8
background colors) and EGA/VGA color (16 background).
MENU COLORS.........Change the colors of any of the eight menu types.
EDIT PRINT..........Edits transparent print data control strings.
SAVE OPTIONS........Save the current program option settings.
═>To select a SETUP OPTION, press its highlighted letter or move the
highlight bar to it and press [┘].
═>To select a MAIN MENU FUNCTION, press its highlighted letter.
CHANGE DATA PATH
This option will set the drive and directory, from which files may then
be selected for processing.
The DRIVE MENU displays all valid drives, "A" thru LASTDRIVE, as defined
by CONFIG.SYS.
Those drives that are CAPITALIZED are currently available, while the
lower case drives are not.
The current DRIVE is highlighted.
═>To select the DATA PATH DRIVE, press its highlighted letter or move the
highlight bar to it and press [┘].
The SUBDIRECTORY PICK LIST displays the available subdirectories of the
currently defined drive/directory DATA PATH.
The "accept path" option will accept the DATA PATH as currently displayed
to the right of the DIRECTORY DATA PATH option.
The ". [root dir]" option (if shown) will reset the DATA PATH to the root
directory of the current drive.
The ".. [parent]" option (if shown) will remove the last subdirectory
that was added to the DATA PATH.
Pressing [highlight letter] will move the highlight bar to the first
subdirectory whose name starts with that letter.
═>To select one of these options or to add another subdirectory to the
DATA PATH, move the highlight bar to the desired item and press [┘].
FILE SELECT
When the FILES SELECT option is selected, a PICK LIST of files from the
selected drive/directory is displayed. All files (up to 75 per display
screen) on the current drive-directory are displayed in the PICK LIST. If
there are no files on the directory, a message is so displayed.
═>To change the selected drive/directory, first press [ESCAPE] and then
press 'D' to switch to the DATA PATH option menu.
═>To select a FILE for processing, move the highlight bar to it and press
[┘].
═>To leave the currently selected file as is, press [ESCAPE].
MONITOR
This option will toggle the display between monochrome, CGA color (8
background colors) and EGA/VGA color (16 background).
MOUSE PARAMETERS MENU
The MOUSE MENU allows the mouse parameters to be modified. Mouse speed
and sensitivity are controlled by the number of mouse "mickeys" per
screen pixel in both the horizontal (X) and vertical (Y) directions. The
larger these values are, the slower the mouse speed and the less
sensitive it will be. The default values are X=128 and Y=64.
->·To change the HORIZONTAL MOUSE sensitivity, press [X]. Now edit the
MICKEYS/PIXLE as desired. Press [ENTER] to accept the edited value or
[ESCAPE] to restore the previous value.
->·To change the VERTICAL MOUSE sensitivity, press [Y]. Now edit the
MICKEYS/PIXLE as desired. Press [ENTER] to accept the edited value or
[ESCAPE] to restore the previous value.
->·To swap the functions of the LEFT and RIGHT MOUSE BUTTONS, press [L].
CHANGE MENU COLORS MENU
The CHANGE MENU COLORS MENU options include the eight TYPES OF MENU
windows used by VIEW_MAN and a default colors reset.
═>To reset all of the menu colors to the original defaults, press [D].
═>To change the colors of a MENU TYPE window, press its highlighted
letter or move the highlight bar to it and press [┘].
A sample menu window with the current colors is displayed. This sample
will show how the menu will appear as the colors are changed.
═>To change the BACKGROUND COLORS, use the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys.
There are sixteen background colors.
═>To change the FOREGROUND COLORS, use the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] arrow keys.
There are sixteen foreground colors.
═>To accept the menu color change, press [┘]. The display will then be
refreshed to show the changed colors.
EDIT PRINT
The TRANSPARENT PRINT DATA CONTROL STRINGS allow printing of ASCII
control characters (0-32) by printer that support this feature. VIEW_MAN,
as normally distributed, will print the control characters with Hewlett-
Packard DeskJet/LaserJet printers or compatibles. The START string is
"[ESC]&p1X" and the END string is null. If your printer does not support
this control code, check your printer manual and replace it with the
appropriate code(s).
═>To change the START CODE, edit the CONTROL STRING displayed as desired
using the action keys shown on the bottom help line.
═>To cancel the changes made, press [ESCAPE].
═>To accept the CONTROL STRING as edited, press [┘].
The END CODE CONTROL STRING can then be edited in a similar manner.
SAVE OPTIONS
The various VIEW_MAN program option settings, such as MENU COLORS and
CASE SENSITIVE option may be saved to an option file, VIEW_MAN.CFG, which
is then processed when the program is loaded. These options will replace
the program default options normally set.
═>To save the current program option settings, press [O] or move the
highlight bar to it and press [┘]. An option file save complete message
will be displayed. Press any key to continue.
VIEW FILE
The VIEW FILE Function has no option menu. The selected file is displayed
in both Hex - on the left - and ASCII - on the right - with sixteen
characters per line and twenty line per display. The character position
in the file of the beginning character of each line is given on the left.
VIEW cursor keys that are active include:
[Pdn][┘]........Display the next page of the file.
[Pup]............Display the previous page of the file.
[Home]...........Go to the start of the file.
[End]............Go to the end of the file.
VIEW options that are available and which are described below include:
[F3] GoTo........Position the file at a specific location.
[F4] SetSrch.....Set/edit the search string.
[F5] Srch........Search the file FORWARD for a defined string.
[SHIFT][F5] Srch.Search the file BACKWARDfor a defined string.
[F6] SrchCnt.....Count the occurrences of a defined string in the file.
[F10] Done.......Exit the VIEW Function.
GOTO [F3]
The GOTO VIEW option will position the file display at a specific
location.
═>To GOTO a specific file location, press [F3]. A data entry box is
displayed on the top line position, containing the current file display
position. Edit this display for the desired file position and then press
[┘].
═>To cancel the GOTO option after its selection and leave the file
display in its current position, press [ESCAPE].
SET SEARCH [F4]
The SET SEARCH entry window may be called on its own or it will be
displayed when either SEARCH or SEARCH AND COUNT are selected and the
SEARCH string has not been defined.
The SET SEARCH options include:
[F2] Hex/ASC...Toggle the search STRING entry between Hex/ASCII.
[F3] Case......Toggle the CASE SENSITIVE search option between Yes/No.
[F5] Search....Search the file FORWARD for the defined STRING.
[SHIFT][F5] Search....Search the file BACKWARD for the defined STRING.
[F6] Count.....Count the occurrences of the defined STRING in the file.
[F10] Cancel...Cancel defining the SEARCH STRING and return to file VIEW.
═>To cancel SETting the SEARCH string, press [ESCAPE].
═>To SET the SEARCH STRING, toggle the entry to Hex/ASCII as desired and
then enter the desired data. When the SEARCH STRING is SET, select the
desired option.
SEARCH [F5]
The SEARCH option will SEARCH the file FORWARD from the current display
position for the defined SEARCH STRING. The file display will have show
the next occurrence of the SEARCH string in the upper left of the
display.
═>To SEARCH the file BACKWARD from the current display position, press
[SHIFT][F5].
If the SEARCH string is not located, an informational message is
displayed and the file display is not changed. Press any key to continue.
SEARCH AND COUNT [F6]
The SEARCH AND COUNT will SEARCH the entire file for the defined SEARCH
STRING and display the total number of its occurrences. The file position
and display are not changed. After the count is displayed, press any key
to continue.
EDIT MENU
The ╔═══╡ EDIT FUNCTION ╞═══╗ MENU includes:
╚═══════════════════════╝
BACKUP BEFORE EDIT..Backup the selected file before editing.
EDIT FILE...........Edit the selected file.
EDIT SIZE...........Change the selected file's size.
EDIT DATE...........Change the selected file's date stamp.
EDIT TIME...........Change the selected file's time stamp.
GLOBALLY MODIFY.....Make a global change to the selected file.
═>To select a EDIT OPTION, press its highlighted letter or move the
highlight bar to it and press [┘].
═>To select a MAIN MENU FUNCTION, press its highlighted letter.
BACKUP BEFORE EDIT
A backup of the selected file may be made before it is modified. This
backup is saved on the same drive-directory as the selected file, with
the same name and an extension of ".BK!". This option is highlighted if a
backup does not exist.
═>To make a backup of the selected file be fore editing, press [B]. If a
backup already exists, and informational message will be displayed. To
cancel the backup, press [ESCAPE]; to continue with the backup, press any
other key.
After the backup is made, an informational message is displayed followed
by the EDIT window display.
EDIT FILE
The selected file is displayed in both Hex - on the left - and ASCII - on
the right - with sixteen characters per line and twenty line per display.
The character position in the file of the beginning character of each
line is given on the left. A block cursor will appear in either the Hex
or ASCII data, depending on the current edit mode.
EDIT cursor keys that are active include:
[Pdn][┘]......Display the next page of the file.
[Pup]..........Display the previous page of the file.
[Home].........Go to the first character of this display block.
[End]..........Go to the last character of this display block.
[Ctrl]+[Home]..Display the first block of the file.
[Ctrl]+[End]...Display the last block of the file.
EDIT options that are available and which are described below include:
[F2] Hx/AS.....Toggle the Hex/ASCII edit mode.
[F3] GoTo......Position the file at a specific location.
[F4] Set.......Set/edit the search string.
[F5] Srch......Search the file FORWARD for a defined string.
[SHIFT][F5] Srch..Search the file BACKWARD for a defined string.
[F6] SrchCnt...Count the occurrences of a defined string in the file.
[F7]·SrchRep...Replace all occurrences of a defined string in the
file with another defined string.
[F10] Done.....Exit the EDIT Function.
DISPLAY BLOCK CHANGE MENU
When any edit change has been made to the current display block, and the
display is to be changed, a DISPLAY BLOCK CHANGE menu is displayed.
═>To ignore the CHANGES made to this BLOCK, press [I].
═>To save the CHANGES that have been made to this BLOCK, press [W].
HEX/ASCII [F2]
This option will toggle the edit mode between HEX and ASCII. The current
mode is denoted by which side of the display the flashing cursor is
located: HEX on the left side and ASCII on the right.
GOTO [F3]
The GOTO EDIT option will position the file display at a specific
location.
═>To GOTO a specific file location, press [F3]. A data entry box is
displayed on the top line position, containing the current file display
position. Edit this display for the desired file position and then press
[┘].
═>To cancel the GOTO option after its selection and leave the file
display in its current position, press [ESCAPE].
SET SEARCH [F4]
The SET SEARCH entry window may be called on its own or it will be
displayed when either SEARCH, SEARCH AND COUNT, or SEARCH AND REPLACE are
selected and the SEARCH string has not been defined.
The SET SEARCH options include:
[F2] Hex/ASC...Toggle the search STRING entry between Hex/ASCII.
[F3] Case......Toggle the CASE SENSITIVE search option between Yes/No.
[F5] Search....Search the file FORWARD for the defined STRING.
[SHIFT][F5] Search....Search the file BACKWARD for the defined STRING.
[F6] Count.....Count the occurrences of the defined STRING in the file.
[F10] Cancel...Cancel defining the SEARCH STRING and return to file EDIT.
═>To SET the SEARCH STRING, toggle the entry to Hex/ASCII as desired and
then enter the desired data. When the STRING is SET, select the desired
option.
SEARCH [F5]
The SEARCH option will SEARCH the file FORWARD from the current display
position for the defined SEARCH STRING. The file display will have show
the next occurrence of the SEARCH string in the upper left of the
display.
═>To SEARCH the file BACKWARD from the current display position, press
[SHIFT][F5].
If the SEARCH string is not located, an informational message is
displayed and the file display is not changed. Press any key to continue.
SEARCH AND COUNT [F6]
The SEARCH AND COUNT will SEARCH the entire file for the defined SEARCH
STRING and display the total number of its occurrences. The file position
and display are not changed. After the count display, press any key to
continue.
SEARCH AND REPLACE - DEFINE SEARCH [F7]
The SEARCH AND REPLACE entry window is used to define both the SEARCH and
the REPLACE strings.
The SET SEARCH options include:
[F2] Hex/ASC...Toggle the SEARCH STRING entry between Hex/ASCII.
[F3] Case......Toggle the CASE SENSITIVE search option between Yes/No.
[F7] SetReplace.Accept the SEARCH STRING and set the REPLACE STRING.
[F10] Cancel...Cancel defining the SEARCH STRING and return to file EDIT.
═>To SET the SEARCH STRING, toggle the entry to Hex/ASCII as desired and
then enter the desired data. When the SEARCH STRING is SET, select the
desired option.
SEARCH AND REPLACE - DEFINE REPLACE [F7]
The SEARCH AND REPLACE entry window is used to define both the SEARCH and
the REPLACE strings.
The SET REPLACE options include:
[F2] Hex/ASC...Toggle the REPLACE STRING entry between Hex/ASCII.
[F3] Case......Toggle the CASE SENSITIVE search option between Yes/No.
[F7] ReplaceAll.Accept the REPLACE STRING and search the file for all
occurrences of the defined SEARCH STRING and replace them
with the REPLACE STRING.
[F10]·Cancel...Cancel defining the REPLACE STRING and return to file
EDIT.
═>To SET the REPLACE STRING, toggle the entry to Hex/ASCII as desired and
then enter the desired data. When the STRING is SET, select the desired
option.
SEARCH AND REPLACE - REPLACE [F7]
SEARCH AND REPLACE always works on the full file and will SEARCH for the
defined SEARCH STRING based on the setting of the CASE SENSITIVE toggle.
When the SEARCH AND REPLACE operation is complete, an informational
message is displayed. Press any key to continue.
INSERT BLOCK [INS]
INSERT will insert a block of characters at the position of the EDIT
CURSOR. The size of this block is specified in the INSERT BLOCK data
entry window. The characters inserted are NULL, i.e, they have a Hex
value of 00.
═>To INSERT a block of characters into the file, position the EDIT CURSOR
at the desired position and press [INSERT]. The INSERT BLOCK menu will
be displayed. Edit the number of character to insert at this point and
press [┘]. The characters will be inserted into the file and the EDIT
CURSOR will be positioned on the first INSERTED character.
═>To cancel INSERTING after it is selected, press [ESCAPE].
DELETE BLOCK [DEL]
DELETE will delete a block of characters at the position of the EDIT
CURSOR. The size of this block is specified in the DELETE BLOCK data
entry window.
═>To DELETE a block of characters from the file, position the EDIT CURSOR
at the desired position and press [DELETE]. The DELETE BLOCK menu will
be displayed. Edit the number of character to delete at this point and
press [┘]. The characters will be deleted from the file and the EDIT
CURSOR will be positioned on the first character after the deleted block.
═>To cancel DELETING after it is selected, press [ESCAPE].
EDIT SIZE
The SIZE of the currently selected file may be modified. The file may
either be shrunk, in which case data will be lost, or expanded, where a
number of ASCII NULL character are added to the end of the file.
═>·To change the currently selected file's SIZE, select the SIZE option
by pressing [S] or moving the highlight bar to it and pressing [┘]. The
current SIZE of the file will be displayed for editing. Edit the SIZE as
desired using the keys noted on the bottom help line. When editing is
complete, press [┘] to accept the edited SIZE or [ESCAPE] to restore it
to its original value.
EDIT DATE
The DATE stamp of the currently selected file may be modified.
NOTE THAT IF THE DATE IS CHANGED AND THE FILE IS THEN EDITED, IT WILL BE
DATED WITH THE CURRENT DATE. THE DATE SHOULD ONLY BE CHANGED AFTER ALL
EDITING TO THE FILE IS COMPLETED.
═>·To change the currently selected file's DATE, select the DATE option
by pressing [D] or moving the highlight bar to it and pressing [┘]. The
current DATE of the file will be displayed for editing. Edit the DATE as
desired using the keys noted on the bottom help line. When editing is
complete, press [┘] to accept the edited DATE or [ESCAPE] to restore it
to its original value.
EDIT TIME
The TIME stamp of the currently selected file may be modified.
NOTE THAT IF THE TIME IS CHANGED AND THE FILE IS THEN EDITED, IT WILL BE
TIMED WITH THE CURRENT TIME. THE TIME SHOULD ONLY BE CHANGED AFTER ALL
EDITING TO THE FILE IS COMPLETED.
═>·To change the currently selected file's TIME, select the TIME option
by pressing [T] or moving the highlight bar to it and pressing [┘]. The
current TIME of the file will be displayed for editing. Edit the TIME as
desired using the keys noted on the bottom help line. When editing is
complete, press [┘] to accept the edited TIME or [ESCAPE] to restore it
to its original value.
GLOBALLY MODIFY
The selected file may be GLOBALLY MODIFIED in any of the following ways:
═>·Change all alphabetic letters to lower case.
═>·Change all alphabetic letters to upper case.
═>·Change all alphabetic words to proper, where the first letter
is capitalized, and the remainder are lower case.
═>·Search the file for a character string and replace all
occurrences of it with another of equal length.
═>·To GLOBALLY MODIFY the selected file, press the desired options
highlighted letter or move the highlight bar to it and press [┘]. An
informational message, denoting the number of changes made, will be
displayed upon completion of the operation. Press any key to continue.
PRINT MENU
The ╔═╡ PRINT FUNCTION ╞═╗ MENU includes:
╚════════════════════╝
PRINT FULL FILE.................Print the full file in display format.
PRINT SELECTED..................Print a selected block of the file in the
display format.
OUTPUT·TO.......................Toggle where the printer output will be
directed to. (Press [PAGEDOWN] for more
information.
PRINT·CONTROL·CHARACTERS........Toggle whether the ASCII print of the
control characters will be as displayed
or with the '¿' character. (Press
[PAGEDOWN] for more information.
═>To select a PRINT option, press its highlighted letter or move the
highlight bar to it and press [┘].
OUTPUT TO
Printer output is normally directed to the LPT1 port. This toggling
option allows the printer output to be directed to LPT1-3, COM1-4, or to
a disk file, VIEW_MAN.PRN.
═>To toggle the OUTPUT TO option, press the option's highlighted letter
or move the highlight bar to it and press [┘].
PRINT CONTROL CHARACTERS
Control characters (ASCII 0-31) are usually used for printer control
functions and not printed. However, many printers allow printing control
characters when they are preceded and followed by specific control
character strings. VIEW_MAN has these strings defined in the OPTION file
for the HP LaserJet printers. These strings may be edited for other
printers, by use of the SETUP function.
═>To toggle whether control characters will be printed, press [C] or move
the highlight bar to the option and press [┘].
NOTE: If the output is being directed to a disk file, which will later be
printed using LASR_MAN, this option should be set to "No".
PRINT FULL OR SELECTED BLOCK
The full file, or a selected block, is printed in a format similar to the
display format, with sixteen characters in both Hex and ASCII on each
line. There is a three line header with file and print information, and a
blank line is inserted after every tenth data line. No pagination (form
feeds) are included.
An action message is displayed during printing showing the character
position printed/last character position to print.
═>To terminate printing at any time, press [ESCAPE].
After printing is complete, an informational message is displayed. Press
any key to continue.
DISK FILE EXISTS ...?
Output has been directed to a disk file, "VIEW_MAN.PRN", which already
exists. This selection menu will determine how that output will be
handled.
═>To erase the contents of the current printer output disk file, press
[E].
═>To append this output to the current contents of the printer output
disk file, press [A].
ESCAPE PRESSED
During printing, the [ESCAPE] key has been pressed.
═>To terminate printing, press [ESCAPE] again.
═>To continue printing,press any other key.
PRINT SELECT
A printing range data entry window is displayed, to allow definition of a
block of the selected file to print.
═>To cancel this print option at any time during data entry, press
[ESCAPE].
Edit the first file position to print (the first character in the file is
at position 0) using the action keys shown on the bottom help line. When
complete, press [┘].
Next, edit the last file position to print. When complete, press [┘].
The selected file block will be printed.
EXIT MENU
The ╔═╡ EXIT FUNCTION ╞═╗ MENU includes:
╚═══════════════════╝
RETURN TO DOS........Exit VIEW_MAN.
SAVE OPTIONS.........Save the current program options.
ERASE·BACKUP FILE....Erase the backup file, ..BK!, that exists for the
currently selected file.
═>To select an EXIT option, press its highlighted letter or move the
highlight bar to it and press [┘].
ERASE BACKUP
This option is only displayed if a backup file, one with an extension of
".BK!", for the currently selected file exists.
═>To erase the ...BK! file for the currently selected file, press [E] or
move the highlight bar to this option and press [┘]. An informational
message will be displayed. Press any key to continue.
DEFINE MACRO AND ITS USE
VIEW_MAN has the ability to record keystrokes as they are entered and
then "play" them back on demand. This MACRO capability can handle up to
200 characters. It is especially useful when the same changes are being
made to a series of files.
═>·To start defining a MACRO, press [ALT]+[D]. The letters 'MD' will be
displayed in the upper right corner and an informational message will
also be displayed. Now press the desired sequence of keys. Each key press
will cause a beep, signifying the recording of the MACRO.
═>·To end the MACRO definition, press [ALT]+[D] again. The upper right
letters will change to 'M√', to signify the MACRO is recorded and ready
to run, and an informational message will be displayed.
═>·To run the MACRO, press [ALT]+[D]. The recorded keys are played back
in the same order as they were originally entered. There is no message
displayed.
NOTE:·The MACRO should always be run from the SAME point in the program
as the MACRO definition started.
DISK/PRINTER NOT READY
If an error condition is encountered while transferring data to the
printer or to/from the disk drive, an informational message is displayed.
═>To cancel this operation and exit from the program, press [A].
═>To continue with the program, correct the error condition (make the
printer ready, close the floppy diskette door, etc.) and press [R].
VIEW_MAN QUICK ORDER FORM - PRICES VALID THRU 6/95
NAME_______________________________ COMPANY______________________________
ADDRESS________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP___________________________
VIEW_MAN, Version 1, single system registration................. $25.
VIEW_MAN, Version 1, site license...............................$125.
Both include a printed/bound manual and the latest version diskette
Check one ( )5 1/4"LD ( )5 1/4"HD ( )3 1/2"LD ( )3 1/2"HD[default]
Shipping - US/Canada/Mexico...................................... $5.
Shipping - Outside of the US/Canada/Mexico...................... $12.
Florida residents, add 7% sales tax
COD(Add $10)/Credit Card orders, call the toll free order line.
Press [PrtScreen] to print this quick order form, enter the necessary
data and mail, with a check in US funds for the total amount, to:
MicroMetric
98 Dade Avenue
Sarasota, FLorida 34232-1609 USA
Voice: (813) 377-2515 Support BBS: (813) 371-2490 RIME ->ACTION
FAX: (813) 377-2091 Toll free Order line: (800) 929-0184 [10.94]
BRAND THE SYSTEM
The BRAND function accepts entry of the system serial number, supplied
upon system registration.
A REGISTRATION INFORMATION data entry window is displayed. Enter your
company name/your name and then the system's serial number (from inside
the front cover of the system's manual) using the alphanumeric keys and
the cursor control keys shown on the bottom help line.
->To exit the program without completing the registration process, press
[ESCAPE].
->To accept the name and then the registration number as edited, press
[┘]. An informational message will be displayed when the branding
process is complete for this system. Press any key to continue.
->If the registration number as entered is NOT valid, pressing any key,
other than [ESCAPE], will allow re-entry of the registration number.
Pressing [ESCAPE] will exit the program without completing the
registration process.