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- THE KEYSAVER MANUAL TEXT FOLLOWS -
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| KEYSAVER |
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| TYPING ASSISTANT |
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| Copyright 1993 |
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| HFK Software |
| Sixty-Eight Wells Road |
| Lincoln, MA 01773 |
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| 617-259-0059 |
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Version 1.0
11-5-93
T A B L E o f C O N T E N T S
INTRODUCTION 1
INTRODUCTORY DEMO 1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2
INSTALLATION 2
TSR LOADING 2
TEMPLATE FILES 3
TRIGGERING KEYSAVER 4
KEYSAVER EXERCISES 4
EXERCISE-ONE 5
EXERCISE-TWO 6
CONSTRUCTING TEMPLATES 6
KEYSAVER REGISTRATION 7
APPENDIX-A -- TEMPLATE-1 LISTING 8
APPENDIX-B -- TEMPLATE-2 LISTING 9
APPENDIX-C -- COMMAND SUMMARY 10
APPENDIX-D -- SHAREWARE DECLARATION 11
REGISTRATION FORM 12
-- I N T R O D U C T I O N --
KEYSAVER, the typing assistant, provides a means of auto-
matically typing boiler plate (commonly used) text at will.
This not only saves a great deal of repetitive typing, but
also eliminates the associated risk of misspelled words and
other typos.
KEYSAVER works transparently with WordPerfect, DOS, and other
text oriented programs. That is, the program (e.g., Word-
Perfect) does not know that you did not actually key the
boiler plate text manually.
KEYSAVER uses standard ASCII files called templates to
contain sets of boiler plate and related prompt text.
KEYSAVER's operation is deceptively simple. KEYSAVER is
"triggered" to initiate the auto-typing of boiler plate text.
When the boiler plate, which may vary from a single character
to multiple paragraphs, is auto-typed the prompt that follows
the boiler plate in the template is displayed. This prompt
usually indicates what unique keystrokes are required
following the just auto-typed boiler plate. When the manual
input of unique text is completed, KEYSAVER is triggered
again, the next boiler plate is auto-typed, and the next
prompt is displayed. This cycle may continue until an entire
document has been typed.
KEYSAVER has been designed to work with speech and large
print systems used by the blind and visually impaired.
-- I N T R O D U C T O R Y D E M O --
The details in this manual are more easily understood once
you have seen KEYSAVER in action. If you have not already
run the MENU batch, you might wish to do so now by:
1. Making sure that your KEYSAVER files are in the
current drive/directory,
2. Entering "MENU" on the DOS command line, and
3. Selecting "Demo, Installation, and Exit."
This menu provides a means of easily printing a manual,
installing KEYSAVER, and using KEYSAVER in a simulated work
environment.
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REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU FINISH MANUALLY ENTERING TEXT, YOU
MUST TRIGGER KEYSAVER TO RESUME AUTOMATIC TYPING.
After running the introductory demo, you may wish to examine
the template file (D.TPL) and relate the file content to the
observed actions.
-- S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E M E N T S --
KEYSAVER requires about 5K bytes of RAM plus sufficient
memory to contain the largest template, and runs under DOS
Version-3 or later on an IBM PC or equivalent computer.
-- I N S T A L L A T I O N --
KEYSAVER installation is easy. Just copy the KEYSAVER.COM
file from your KEYSAVER diskette onto your system disk.
-- T S R L O A D I N G --
KEYSAVER is a resident extension of DOS (a TSR) that remains
in memory to provide service while other programs are
running. KEYSAVER is loaded into memory via a
KEYSAVER <size> [<trigger>] [<color>]
command line either entered in response to the DOS prompt or
from your AUTOEXEC or other batch file.
Note: Optional command line parameters are shown enclosed in
square brackets. Hence, <size> is required but <trigger> and
<color> are not.
<Size> is specified in bytes within the range of 100-40000,
and is used to reserve space for a template file. That is,
<Size> should be as large as the file size of the largest
template file that you will be using. (Use "DIR *.TPL" to
view your template file sizes.)
<Trigger> is optional, and when specified overrides the
default trigger SHIFT key combination of CTRL+ALT. <Trigger>
is specified as a combination of two shift key names joined
by a plus sign. Use "LEFT+RIGHT" for both case shift keys,
"CTRL+LEFT" for the CTRL and the LEFT case shift key,
ALT+RIGHT for the ALT and RIGHT case shift key, etc. This
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shift key combination is used to trigger KEYSAVER into
action.
<Color> is optional, and when specified, overrides the
default prompt display colors of white text on a red
background. <Color> is specified as a text color, a plus
sign, and a background color. KEYSAVER accepts RED, GREEN,
BLUE, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW, BLACK and WHITE as colors.
Entering "KEYSAVER 1000 CTRL+LEFT WHITE+GREEN" loads the
KEYSAVER TSR, reserves 1000 bytes for template storage, sets
the CTRL and LEFT shift keys for triggering, and sets the
prompt display colors to white text on a green background.
Attempting to load KEYSAVER again does nothing unless
"KEYSAVER UNLOAD" is entered, in which case the TSR is
removed from memory and KEYSAVER may then be reloaded. The
ability to unload the KEYSAVER TSR provides flexibility for
special cases.
Normally KEYSAVER is loaded once via a line in the AUTOEXEC
batch file and is never unloaded. If you must unload a TSR,
be sure to follow the convention of unloading TSRs in reverse
order (last loaded, first unloaded).
-- T E M P L A T E F I L E S --
KEYSAVER uses standard ASCII files called templates to
contain boiler plate text and the prompts that follow. Each
prompt is enclosed in braces and implies the end of boiler
plate text. The following template
Name: {TYPE NAME}Account Number{TYPE ACCOUNT}
<----> <-------> <------------> <---------->
| | | |
1st Boiler Plate -+ | | |
1st Prompt ----------------+ | |
2nd Boiler Plate ----------------------+ |
2nd Prompt ------------------------------------------+
contains two sets of BOILER PLATE/PROMPT text that drive
KEYSAVER as follows. After "Name: " is auto-typed, a "TYPE
NAME" prompt is displayed. After you respond by typing a
name and triggering KEYSAVER again, a "TYPE ACCOUNT" prompt
is displayed.
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Template files always have a single character name and a
".TPL" extension (e.g., A.TPL).
-- T R I G G E R I N G K E Y S A V E R --
KEYSAVER is triggered by holding the both trigger shift keys
(default CTRL+ALT) down together.
If a template HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED, holding the trigger
shift keys down (for any period of time) causes a prompt for
a template to be displayed and a template ID (file name) to
be accepted. If the specified template file exists: (1) the
template is selected, (2) the first boiler plate text is
auto-typed, and (3) the first prompt is displayed.
If a template HAS BEEN SELECTED and the trigger shift keys
are held for LESS THAN one-half second: (1) the next boiler
plate text is auto-typed, and (2) the next prompt is
displayed.
If a template HAS BEEN SELECTED and the trigger shift keys
are held for MORE THAN one-half second, the template
selection is cancelled, a prompt for another template is
displayed, and a template ID is accepted. If the specified
template file exists: (1) the template is selected, (2) the
first boiler plate text is auto-typed, and (3) the first
prompt is displayed.
Holding a trigger for more than one-half second insures
auto-typing from the beginning of a template. Holding a
trigger for less than one-half second continues the
auto-typing from a selected template.
-- K E Y S A V E R E X E R C I S E S --
The following two exercises illustrate KEYSAYER's use and
suggest it's power. To perform these exercises copy files
KEYSAVER.COM, 1.TPL and 2.TPL from your KEYSAVER diskette
onto your system disk and load KEYSAVER via a "KEYSAVER 1000"
DOS command. For example:
C:\DIRECTORY>COPY A:KEYSAVER.COM
C:\DIRECTORY>COPY A:*.TPL
C:\DIRECTORY>KEYSAVER 1000
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The content of the template files (1.TPL & 2.TPL) is listed
in Appendix-A and Appendix-B.
-- E X E R C I S E - O N E --
Once KEYSAVER has been loaded, it may be triggered into
action by depressing both trigger shift keys and then
releasing them.
Begin by starting your word processor and proceeding to the
point where it is ready to accept document text. Then,
trigger KEYSAVER by holding CTRL+ALT until prompted for a
template. Strike the 1-key to select Template-1 (file
1.TPL).
KEYSAVER will respond by: (1) auto-typing the text from the
beginning of the file through the prompt, and (2) displaying
the prompt text. Template-1 begins with a prompt, so no
keystrokes are auto-typed before the first prompt is
displayed. That is, in this case, THE FIRST PROMPT IS USED
AS A TEMPLATE TITLE WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE
SELECTED THE CORRECT TEMPLATE BEFORE ANY TEXT IS AUTO-TYPED.
Proceed by triggering (CTRL+ALT) again.
Template-1 causes a memo header to be auto-typed followed by
a prompt for a date. Type the date as requested. Do not
terminate the date with an ENTER, Template-1 will do it for
you. (You might prefer to construct templates that require
the ENTER to be struck.)
Continue by triggering and responding three more times.
The boiler plate used in Exercise-1 consists of relatively
short text strings. In practice, boiler plate may consist of
very long strings and contain formatting commands (margins,
tab stops, line spacing, etc.) and special characters.
A system of multiple templates might be designed. For,
example one template to auto-type a common letter beginning
(formatting, heading, date, salutation, etc.), with the
remainder providing boiler plate for specific types of
correspondence. Exercise-2 deals with this type of template
continuation.
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-- E X E R C I S E - T W O --
When a template IS SELECTED and the trigger shift combination
is held for more than one-half second, the template selection
is cancelled and you are prompted for another template ID.
Therefore, when you wish to start a new template simply hold
the trigger shift keys down until prompted for a template.
Template-1 begins with a prompt (instead of text to be auto-
typed) that serves as a template title. By displaying this
title before any text is auto-typed, the template permits an
easy re-selection (by holding a trigger for more than one-
half second) when an incorrect template is selected.
As with Exercise-1, start a new document and select
Template-1. Proceed through the third prompt "Type SUBJECT."
Then, instead of responding by typing a subject description,
switch to Template-2. That is, hold the trigger until
prompted for a template and then strike the 2-key.
Note that Template-2 does not use a confirmation title but
rather begins auto-typing boiler plate immediately.
Follow the prompts and complete the document via Template-2.
-- C O N S T R U C T I N G T E M P L A T E S --
KEYSAVER template files are standard ASCII files that may be
prepared with virtually any word processor or text editor.
The only thing special about template files is that their
names must consist of a single character and they must have a
.TPL extension.
CARRIAGE RETURN, LINE FEED, TAB, and other control characters
are ignored by KEYSAVER and, therefore, may be used to
improve the readability of .TPL files.
When needed in boiler plate text, the following three
character symbols may be used.
{E} -- Generates an ENTER keystroke
{T} -- Generates a TAB keystroke
{B} -- Generates a LEFT BRACE ({) keystroke
Note: The left brace character is used to mark the beginning
of prompt text and special symbols. Therefore, the special
symbol {B} must be used when a left brace is needed within
boiler plate.
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Additional special keystrokes may be specified via a six
character symbol, e.g., {011B} to create an ESCAPE keystroke.
These special symbols may be determined by entering
KEYSAVER DISPLAY_CODES
on the DOS command line and then striking the desired keys.
Special display codes may be included in prompt text via the
five character symbol {DDD} where DDD is the decimal display
code for the desired character. Template-2 uses {172} to
produce the 1/4 character. Display codes are listed in
hardware reference manuals.
-- K E Y S A V E R R E G I S T R A T I O N --
KEYSAVER is a complete package that is provided as SHAREWARE
(see Appendix-D). Enjoy getting to know KEYSAVER and
understanding the benefits it provides.
Feel free to make copies for your friends and co-workers.
When you put KEYSAVER to practical use, a $20 registration
fee is due. A convenient registration form is included.
Please be sure to include a phone number so that we may
contact you if an order processing question arises.
When you register: (1) you will receive a KEYSAVER.COM that
displays your personal name instead of "UNREGISTERED USER"
and (2) you will be entitled to phone support.
Note-1: This offer is subject to change without notice.
Note-2: Use of KEYSAVER within a commercial product requires
a software license.
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K E Y S A V E R A P P E N D I X - A
T E M P L A T E - 1 L I S T I N G
------------------------- File 1.TPL ------------------------
{MEMO TEMPLATE}
{E}{E}{E}
HFK Software{E}
Sixty-Eight Wells Road{E}
Lincoln, MA 01773{E}
{E}
{E}
Date: {Type DATE}{E}
{E}
To : {Type RECIPIENT'S NAME}{E}
{E}
From: Hank{E}
{E}
Subj: {Type SUBJECT}{E}
{E}{E}{Enter MEMO TEXT}
{FINISHED}
------------------------- File 1.TPL ------------------------
Prompt text is enclosed in braces (e.g., {Type DATE}) and the
special symbol {E} within boiler plate generates an ENTER
keystroke.
This template begins with a prompt ({MEMO TEMPLATE}). That
is, the first boiler plate does not exist and, therefore,
nothing is auto-typed until the prompt is displayed and
KEYSAVER is triggered again. Thus, the prompt serves as a
template title and allows you to verify that the correct
template has been selected BEFORE any text is auto-typed.
RETURNs are used in the template file to approximate the
appearance of the resultant auto-typed boiler plate. While
this is generally a good idea, you could construct the file
as one long string of characters.
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K E Y S A V E R A P P E N D I X - B
T E M P L A T E - 2 L I S T I N G
------------------------- File 2.TPL ------------------------
Time Sheet{E}{E}{E}
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY{E}
{Enter daily times (within {172}-hour)}{E}
{E}
------------------------------------------------------{E}
{E}{E}{E}
_____________________________________ ________{E}
(signature) (date){E}
{E}
{FINISHED}
---------------- -------- File 2.TPL ------------------------
Prompt text is enclosed in braces and the special symbol {E}
within boiler plate generates an ENTER keystroke.
This template begins with boiler plate text that is auto-
typed before the first prompt is displayed. There is no
prompt serving as a confirmation template title.
The five character special symbol {172} causes a "1/4" symbol
to be displayed.
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K E Y S A V E R A P P E N D I X - C
C O M M A N D S U M M A R Y
DOS (or BATCH) KEYSAVER COMMANDS
To LOAD the KEYSAVER TSR:
KEYSAVER <size> [<trigger>] [<color>]
<trigger> -- LEFT+RIGHT, LEFT+CTRL, ALT+LEFT, etc.
<color> -- <text color>+<background color>
Examples:
KEYSAVER 3000
KEYSAVER 3000 CTRL+LEFT
KEYSAVER 3000 CYAN+BLUE
KEYSAVER 3000 CYAN+BLUE CTRL+LEFT
To DISPLAY keycode symbols:
KEYSAVER DISPLAY_CODES
To UNLOAD the KEYSAVER TSR:
KEYSAVER UNLOAD
KEYSAVER TRIGGERING
Holding the SHIFT combination for MORE than 1/2 second:
(1) CANCELS any selected template,
(2) SELECTS a template (prompts for ID),
(3) AUTO-TYPES the FIRST boiler plate (if any), and
(4) DISPLAYS the FIRST prompt.
Holding for LESS than 1/2 second with NO template SELECTED:
(1) SELECTS a template (prompts for ID),
(2) AUTO-TYPES the FIRST boiler plate (if any), and
(3) DISPLAYS the FIRST prompt.
Holding for LESS than 1/2 second with a template SELECTED:
(1) AUTO-TYPES the NEXT boiler plate (if any), and
(2) DISPLAYS the NEXT prompt.
To start with a new template, simply hold the trigger until
prompted for a template ID.
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K E Y S A V E R A P P E N D I X - D
S H A R E W A R E D E C L A R A T I O N
This product is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that
the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by
contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The
ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with
an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for a
members' products. You may contact the ASP Ombudsman via:
ASP Ombudsman
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA
FAX: 616-788-2765
or
CompuServe Mail: ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536
HFK Software actively supports the goals and principles of
the Association of Shareware Professionals.
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-- K E Y S A V E R R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M --
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