Cream of the Crop 1/Cream of the Crop 1.iso/BUSINESS/PCGRA401.ARJ/GRAPHIT.HLP

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info:
Help For Info
@    This section explains general program information along with
@    information on how to contact Nightware and register PC-GraphIT.
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util:
Help for Utility
@    Select this menu to change the color scheme of the program.
util#
exit:
Help for Exit
@           Select this menu to exit the program.
exit#
help:
Help for Help-Info
@Pull down menus can be selected by depressing the highlighted
@character, positioning the mouse cursor on the menu title and
@clicking the left mouse button.
@
@To select an item within an pull down menu, use the cursor keys
@to highlight the item, then depress return. Selection can also be
@accomplished by depressing the highlighted character or positioning
@the mouse cursor on the item and clicking the left button.
@
@Help can be accessed by depressing F1 with any menu displayed or
@any menu item that is highlighted. Help can be accessed by
@positioning the mouse cursor on the item, highlighting it, and
@then clicking the right button.
@
@To remove a menu either depress the ESC key or position the mouse
@cursor outside of the menu and click the left button.
@
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regist:
REGISTERING PC-GraphIT
@To register PC-GraphIT send $29.95 plus $2.50 shipping and handling
@in the form of check or money order to:
@
@                       Nightware
@                       3532 Birchwood Trail
@                       Snellville, GA 30278
@
@By registering PC-GraphIT, you will receive 90 days free support
@and the latest registered version of PC-GraphIT. You will also
@be notified when future releases are available. These upgrades
@will be available to you at great savings over the registration
@price.
@
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online:
REGISTERING PC-GraphIT ONLINE
@Rapid charge orders for PC-GraphIT are accepted via Decibel BBS.
@Use VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club or Carte Blanche for all
@ONLINE Nightware product registrations.  Decibel BBS also
@provides you with DIRECT access to the PC-GraphIT author and
@other fine software authors.
@
@                Decibel BBS - Atlanta, GA
@
@          [phone]   1200/2400/9600 (HST)
@          [phone]   1200/2400 (with MNP)
@
@After logging on to Decibel BBS, use the Q command from the Main
@menu to access the Registration Questionaires for charge card
@registration of PC-GraphIT.  Following charge verification
@(within 24 hours), you will be able to DOWNLOAD the latest and
@complete registered PC-GraphIT package!
@
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share:
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
@Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
@buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it,
@you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details,
@some request registration while others require it, some specify a
@maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
@simple right to continue using the software to an updated program
@with printed manual.
@
@Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
@the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
@exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
@programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of
@comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
@ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
@author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
@software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
@example, some authors require written permission before a
@commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
@
@Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
@should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
@whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
@fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
@And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
@has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
@product, you don't pay for it.
@
share#
color:
CHANGING MENU COLOR CONFIGURATION
@To select this option, move the cursor bar to this selection, then
@depress RETURN or the highlighted letter, or by positioning the
@mouse cursor on the item and clicking the left mouse button.
@
@Five different color configurations are available. Depress the
@number of your choice to change the color scheme or depress ESC
@to exit without any changes.
@
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print:
Printer Selection
@To select a printer, move the cursor bar to the printer desired,
@then depress the SPACE bar to select that printer.
@
@A list of available printers will be displayed, 75 in all. The
@current selected printer will be displayed in a window to the left
@of the printer list. To change the selected printer, move the cursor
@bar to the new printer, depress the space bar to select this printer.
@The new printer will displayed in the Current Printer window.
@
@To advance through the list of printers, use the up/down cursor keys
@to scroll 1 item at time. Use the PgUp/PgDn to scroll 1 screen at
@a time. Depressing the Home key will advance to the beginning of the
@list. Depressing the End key will advance to the end of the list.
@
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graph:
Help for Charts
@Chart Selections
@
@Chart Styles such as the Pie, Bar, Column, Line or Scatter can be
@selected directly off of the Chart Menu. Or after you are in the
@Chart Entry Screen, you can change the Chart Style by depressing the
@F5 key. This will cycle through all the avialable chart styles.
@The data entered is compatible with all chart styles.
@
@Chart Categories
@
@The Chart Categories are entered for all charts except the Pie chart.
@This should be a descriptive name for all values that fall directly
@below it. There are 6 categories in all. In the sample chart Demo
@the categories are "One", "Two", "Three" etc.
@
@Chart Labels
@
@The Chart Labels is the leftmost column of data falling under the
@heading Labels. Normally labels are the time periods of the plotting
@such as months, weeks etc. In the sample chart DEMO, the labels are
@months.
@
@Chart Values
@
@Chart values are the actual numeric data that is plotted. The values
@correspond to the label that is to the left, and the category that is
@above it. They are placed in columnar format. If you're plotting a
@single value chart, the only the left most column should be entered.
@Zero or blank entries are always omitted from the charting.
@
@If you're plotting multiseries charts, each column of values must
@contain an equal number of entries.
@
@General Key Definitions
@
@This section will explain the general key assignments when
@processing graph data.
@
@  Keys:    F1  =  Help
@           F2  =  Plots the Graph and Displays it.
@                  When the graph is displayed, depress any
@                  key to return to input.
@           F3  =  Plots and prints the graph. The graph will
@                  be temporaily displayed until the printing
@                  is completed.
@           F4  =  Displays all Graph Data files for selection.
@                  Use the cursor keys to highlight the file
@                  desired and press return to select it.
@           F5  =  Changes the Chart Style.
@           F6  =  Used to slice or undo slice for pie charts.
@                  The lable value on the line where the cursor
@                  is present is the one that is affected.
@           F7  =  Displays the Title Customization Window.
@                  Enter titles and characteristics of the graph
@                  in this feature.
@           F10 =  Saves the graph data to a file.
@           ESC =  Removes the current screens and returns to the
@                  previous process.
@           TAB =  Moves the cursor to the next field.
@     SHIFT+TAB =  Moves the cursor to the previous field.
@         SPACE =  Destructive.
@        RETURN =  Moves the cursor to the 1st field of the next line.
@          PgUp =  Returns to screen 1 of 2 for graph values.
@          PgDn =  Advances to screen 2 of 2 for graph values.
@
@Printing Graphs
@
@   Graphs can be printed in two ways 1) using the DOS GRAPHICS.COM
@   and 2) using PC-GraphIT's built in print capability.
@
@Printing Using DOS GRAPHICS.COM
@
@   To print a graph the DOS program GRAPHICS.COM must be installed in
@   memory. Refer to your dos manual for information on GRAPHICS.COM.
@   While a graph is displayed, depress SHIFT + PRTSC to print the
@   graph. The printer must be capable of printing graphics characters.
@
@Printing using the built in print feature
@
@   Depressing F3 will print the chart. The chart will be temporarily
@   displayed until the printing is completed.
@.
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pcodes:
Help for Defining Printer Codes
@Use this option to define graphic print codes that are particular
@to your printer. Please refer to your printer manual regarding the
@codes required.
@
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title:
Help for Titles
@Defining Titles and Characteristics
@
@This screen permits the entry of the various titles and style
@characteristics of the graph. It is accessed by depressing F7 on the
@graph labels and values screen. Below is a sample of the screen.
@
@Title
@This is the main title of the graph. It has 3 justification
@options, R=Right  L=Left  C=Centered.
@
@Sub Title
@This is an optional Sub Title for the graph. The same
@justification options apply.
@
@Chart Window
@Entering a Y places a Frame around the graph. Entering an
@N removes the window.
@
@Legend
@This provides a legend for the labels. N=No legend will
@be displayed. U=Places the legend in the upper right part
@of the screen. B=Places the legend at the bottom of the
@screen. O=Overlays the legend in the chart window.
@
@Tilling
@Y=Yes N=No. If Y is selected, the charts will be displayed
@in black and white with the colors exchanged with patterns.
@Tilling should be selected when printing, unless you are
@using a color printer.
@
@Percentages
@Y=Yes N=No. This pertains only to Pie charts. Entering a
@Y will display percentages beside each pie slice.
@
@Chart Value
@This pertains only to Pie charts. Since there are 6
@available values, enter 1 through 6 to determine which
@value you want graphed. 1 is the default.
@
@Bars
@P=Plain S=Stacked. This pertains only the Bar/Column
@charts. P places the bars or columns side by side while
@S stacks the bars or columns in a single row.
@
@Plot
@P=Points only L=Points and lines. P will display only
@points on the graph while L will display the points
@connected with lines.
@
@X-axis Title
@This pertains to all charts except the Pie chart.
@
@Y-axis Title
@This pertains to all charts except the Pie chart.
@
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save:
Saving & Retrieving Graphs
@
@To save a graph, depress F10 while displaying the Labels and Values
@screen. Enter the file name to save it as, omit the file extension as
@.GRP is automatic, and then depress F10 again. For existing files you
@can change the file name and save it as another name if you wish
@keeping the original graph file in tact.
@
@To retrieve a graph, depress F4 while displaying the labels and Values
@screen. Use the cursor keys to highlight the selection, then depress
@return. The graph data will be displayed.
@
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