PCjs Machines

PC/CALCULATOR turns your PC into a programmable multi-function RPN
(Reverse Polish Notation) calculator. It features 16 visible
memories, seven function key modes, and 14 number display formats. Run
it in stand-alone mode or keep it in RAM. Define a "pop-up" key and
call your calculator from inside any of your other applications.

You'll always be able to add things up!

Show your PC who's in charge here anyway!  EZ-MENU gives you a quick and
easy way to run your programs while ending the clutter and confusion of
scanning through directory and file listings.  Handle 200 .EXE, .COM,
.BAT and .BAS programs without breaking a sweat.

Have your keyboard do more of the work for you.  Program specific keys
to perform specialized functions, enter text strings or series of
lengthy repetitive keystrokes.  Do more computing and less typing! File

A handy collection of DOS enhancements that will make your life a little
easier.

ALARM is a RAM-resident alarm clock to remind you of those important
appointments and commitments. Go ahead and work on your application.
This clock will call you anyway.

CAT is similar to the DOS DIR command with some major exceptions:

~  CAT pauses at the end of each screen of listings and waits for a
prompt from you before proceeding

~  Files in subdirectories are automatically listed -- down to five
levels of directories

~  All files are displayed, including system and hidden files

~  The display is more aesthetically pleasing than DOS

HELP is a text file that explains and expands on the use of DOS commands
and syntax. Exit to DOS at any time.

LOCK lets you change two of a file's attributes -- locked and hidden.
Consider using this for sensitive or confidential information.

NOPRINT lets you divert data being sent to the printer and display it on
your monitor. Helpful when developing and testing printed output without
using a printer.

                         * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
                         *        \\\|||///        *
                         *    ---->EZ-MENU<----    *
                         *        ////|||\\\\      *
                         * * * * * * * * * * * * * *



                              FEATURES OF EZ-MENU

     EZ-MENU can execute and executable  file  (BATCH,  BASIC,  COM  and  EXE)
without any problem.  These are the only files appear on the menu,  to prevent
cluttering.  If you want to add others,  look at the beginning of the  program
and include or exclude the files.  COMMAND.COM and MENU.BAS will not appear on
the menu.  EZ-MENU gets its directory by SHELLing "DIR >DIR.DIR".  This puts a
file  called  DIR.DIR  on the current directory.  Leave space (a few K) on the
disk for this file.  The more files shown with a DIR command,  the more  space
you  will need for DIR.DIR.  EZ-MENU can handle two-hundred EXE,  COM,  BATCH,
and BASIC programs.  If you have more, EZ-MENU will tell you what to do.




                            EZ-MENU'S REQUIREMENTS


     EZ-MENU needs COMMAND.COM to be present  during  execution  (see  BASIC'S
SHELL  COMMAND  for more information.) Without it you will receive errors.  If
you are using a hard disk as drive C:  you could execute the DOS command  "SET
COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM".  Although  you can't SHELL this command,  you can put
it in the batch file  that  starts  EZ-MENU.  If  you  want  to  run  programs
compiled  with  the  BASIC compiler through EZ-MENU,  you will need to use the
technique with batch files as mentioned in the chapter BASIC'S SHELL COMMAND.

     EZ-MENU can be used on a hard disk,  but it can't change disk directories
for you.  To make EZ-MENU change directories,  put batch files in that will do
it automatically,  for instance to change to \LEVEL1\LEVEL2 you might  make  a
batch  file  called  LEVEL2.BAT.  Create  batch  files  by  typing  "COPY CON:
LEVEL2.BAT <return> CD\LEVEL1\LEVEL2 <return> Ctrl-Z <return>" (hit Ctrl and Z
together,  not at the same time.) If you make a mistake  during  this  process
immediately hit Ctrl-Break and start over again.

     When  EZ-MENU  executes a BASIC program,  it leaves a value of one in the
variable MENU.  Your programs must check this value,  and if there is a one in
it, they must return to EZ-MENU when they terminate.




                             BASIC'S SHELL COMMAND

      EZ-MENU  makes  use  of  BASIC's SHELL command.  (DOS 3.00 & 3.10 users,
pages 317-321 of the BASIC manual contain good documentation on this  command.
Refer  to them for more information) Although my DOS 3.00 manual says that the
SHELL command is just for that version,  it is available for DOS 2.00 and 2.10
users.  It is not documented in the BASIC manual for either of those versions.

      The SHELL command works in the following format:
           SHELL [string]

      Executing the SHELL command without a string returns you to DOS,  but in
order to return to BASIC,  all you need to do is type EXIT.  Instantly you are
back to your BASIC program and BASIC!

      STRING is a string that will be executed  exactly  like  a  DOS  command
(like "DIR A:MYFILE".) Use the same commands as you would from DOS.

      One major disadvantage is the fact that COMMAND.COM must be available in
order  for  BASIC  to  use the SHELL command.  Use the SET command from DOS to
change the file name,  drive,  etc.  of COMMAND.COM (refer to the  DOS  manual
under the SET COMSPEC command.) EZ-MENU needs COMMAND.COM to work properly.




                               COMPILING EZ-MENU

      If  you  try  compiling  EZ-MENU  with the IBM BASIC Compiler,  you will
receive several errors.  The problem is that the compiler does  not  know  the
BASIC command SHELL.  The only way around this that I can think of is to use a
batch  file  (AUTOEXEC.BAT  is  okay) and to make EZ-MENU alter the batch file
during execution then have EZ-MENU execute a SYSTEM command.  The  batch  file
should  do  what  you told it to do when you modified it.  Next have the batch
file execute another file containing the remaining program lines (compiled) in
EZ-MENU.  I have not gotten this technique to  work  yet,  but  it  (probably)
could  be done.  You will also need to use you batch file technique when BASIC
programs are run.

Disk No:  444
Program Title:  HOTKEY, XDOS AND EZ-MENU
PC-SIG version: 1.2

While not related, these four separate programs have been brought
together because they all help with little needs that show up with great
frequency on a personal computer.  PC-CALC is an RPN-type calculator for
your computer.  HOTKEY lets you easily customize your function keys.
EZ-MENU gives you a quick and easy way to run programs, a shortcut
around the many commands sometimes necessary.  And the X-DOS package is
a collection of system enhancements.

Usage:  DOS/System Utilities.

Special Requirements:  None.

How to Start:  Type GO (press enter).

Suggested Registration:  XDOS $10.00; PC-CALCULATOR $30.00; HOTKEY
$15.00

File Descriptions:

ALARM    COM  An alarm clock function.
???????? PCL  Data file (7 files).
BCALC    EXE  Allows definition of "pop-up" key.
CALC     EXE  Main program-pop-up reverse Polish notation calculator.
CALC     HE?  Overlay for CALC (7 files).
CAT      COM  An alternative to DOS's DIR command.
CONFIG   SYS  Must be on boot disk.  ANSI.SYS must also be present.
EZ-MENU  BAS  Instant, ez  menu to run EXE, BAT, COM and BAS files.
EZ-MENU  LST  A mini file that describes the 3 EZ-MENU files.
EZ-MENU  TXT  Documentation for ez-menu (4K).
HELP     COM  Assistance with DOS commands.
HOTKEY   DEF  Sample key definition file.
HOTKEY   DOC  Doc for HotKey. Type "COPY HOTKEY.DOC PRN".
HOTKEY   EXE  HotKey is used to redefine the function keys (F1-F10).
LOCK     COM  Provides the ability to lock and hide files.
MANUAL        Documentation (38k).
NOPRINT  COM  Re-directs printer output to the screen.
PRINTMAN BAT  A batch file to print this manual.
READ     ME   Shows how to start CALC. Just "TYPE READ.ME".
README        Listing of HOTKEY files.
README   TXT  A greeting file.
SBCALC   COM  Subprogram.
XDOS     DOC  Reference manual for the XDOS commands.
ZAP      COM  Two methods for securing sensitive files.

PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale  Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1986,87,88,89 PC-SIG, Inc.


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║ To print the manuals on this disk, type: MANUAL (press enter)           ║
║                                                                         ║
║ To run one of the programs on this disk, look for the name of the       ║
║ program with the extension of .EXE or .COM. Example:                    ║
║ If you wanted to run the program called HOTKEY you would type:          ║
║                            HOTKEY (press enter)                         ║
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

                  HotKey Key Redefinition Program Version 1.01
                          Copyright 1985 by Peter Kline



        HotKey will redefine the function keys on an IBM PC or compatible
        to any string (40 character maximum) the user desires.   The keys
        are "hot";  that is,  hitting a function key automatically enters
        its assigned command.

        Before  the  program can be used,  the ANSI.SYS  driver  must  be
        installed.   This is done by copying the file "ANSI.SYS" from the
        DOS disk to the system boot disk and then creating a "CONFIG.SYS"
        file  on the boot disk which contains the line "device=ansi.sys".
        A sample CONFIG.SYS is on the HotKey disk.

        The program is both command and menu driven.   In the menu  mode,
        the  user is prompted for all necessary actions,  and in the com-
        mand mode,  no user intervention is needed beyond the  invocation
        of the program.

        To  use the program in menu mode,  type "HOTKEY" and hit  return.
        The main menu will appear.   The user can define or undefine keys
        using choices 1 and 2.   The user can also define an entire group
        of  keys  via  a key definition file using choice 3,  or  he  can
        create a key definition file using choice 4.

        In the command driven mode the program is run using command  line
        prompts.   Two possibilities exist.  One can enter "HOTKEY RESET"
        at  the  O/S  prompt and hit return,  and all ten  keys  will  be
        restored to their original DOS definitions.   Also, one can enter
        "HOTKEY  <FN>",  where <FN> is the name of a file containing  key
        definitions.   This  file  can be created either by using a  text
        editor  which stores files in ASCII format or by using  the  file
        creation  option of the KEY menu.   The key definition file  con-
        tains one line for each key to be redefined.  The first character
        on  each  line must be a number (1-9 or 0).   The number zero  is
        used to refer to key 10.  The next character must be a blank, and
        then the key definition follows.  No quotes should be used around
        the  string.   At  the present time,  strings are limited  to  40
        characters  in length.   A key redefinition file might  be  named
        "HOTKEY.DEF", for instance, and it might look like this:

        1 dir
        3 cls
        2 hotkey reset

        Note  that  the keys do not have to be defined in numeric  order.
        Now,  when F1 is hit, the default drive directory will be listed.
        F2 will clear the screen,  and F3 will run HotKey to reset all of
        the function keys.  "HOTKEY.DEF" is also on the key disk.






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        The User Supported Concept

        HotKey  is a user supported program.   Like other user  supported
        software,  you  may copy it and give it away to your friends,  as
        long as it is done without monetary gain.   If you feel that  the
        program  is useful,  you are asked to make a donation to the  au-
        thor.   $15.00 is suggested,  but send whatever you feel the pro-
        gram is worth to you.  In any case, $15.00 makes you a registered
        user,  which  entitles  you to the latest version of the  program
        plus notification of major program updates.

        If you don't want to register but you do want the latest  version
        of the program, you have 3 choices:


        1)  Send me a blank,  formatted disk with a return mailer.  Don't
        forget sufficient postage, please.

        2)   Send me a check or money order payable to "Peter Kline"  for
        $7.00.   This covers my costs for the disk,  mailer, postage, and
        time spent standing in line at the post office.

        3)  Get it from someone else.


        Don't  forget,  the whole idea behind user-supported software  is
        that  you get to test drive the program before it costs you  any-
        thing.   If you continue to use it after your test drive, it must
        be worth something!

        I  am  also thinking about releasing the source code to the  pro-
        gram,  perhaps at an additional ten or fifteen dollars.   Let  me
        know what you think.

        Of course,  I cannot be liable for any damages resulting from the
        use  of  this program,  even if you advise me of the  possibility
        beforehand.   This  means it is not my fault that you set  a  key
        equal to "format" and then lose everything on your hard disk.

        Please  write me with your questions,  comments,  and suggestions
        for improvement.   If you want a reply,  please include an  SASE.
        I'll try to answer promptly.  Please do not call-- I'm not set up
        for  it,  and the boss wouldn't appreciate it.   I hope HotKey is
        useful.


        Peter Kline
        26 Queens Drive
        Little Silver, NJ 07739







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                              Welcome to xDOS Utilites
                                     Version 1.0

                         Copyright (C) 1985, D. M. Whittaker


          xDOS is user-supported software.  If you find xDOS useful, you
          are encouraged to send $10.00 to D. M. Whittaker.

          To print XDOS.DOC, the User's Guide and Reference Manual, type
          the following command:

          PRINTMAN

          To view XDOS.DOC on the screen, type the following command:

          TYPE XDOS.DOC

          Thank you for your support.

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FILES444 TXT      2102   3-03-89   9:42a
ALARM    COM       800   8-18-85  11:21a
ASCII    PCL      1653   2-26-86   3:17p
BCALC    EXE     67162  10-05-88   2:48a
CALC     EXE     76288  10-05-88   2:37a
CALC     HE0      1996   7-28-83
CAT      COM      2278   7-22-85   1:46p
CONFIG   SYS        19   4-19-85   5:00p
EZ-MENU  BAS      2703   8-27-85   2:19p
EZ-MENU  LST       199   8-27-85  10:37a
EZ-MENU  TXT      4579   8-27-85  11:21a
CALC     HE1      1996   7-28-83
HELP     COM     18359   7-23-85   9:25p
HOTKEY   DEF        30   4-22-85   3:27p
HOTKEY   DOC      5277   5-14-85   1:32p
HOTKEY   EXE     16896   5-13-85  10:36a
CALC     HE2      1996   7-28-83
LOCK     COM       851   7-14-85   4:33p
CALC     HE3      1996   7-28-83
NOPRINT  COM        81   7-24-85   8:38p
PRINTMAN BAT       135   8-18-85  11:51a
CALC     HE4      1996   7-28-83
README             219   4-22-85   3:20p
README   TXT       621   1-01-80  12:01a
XDOS     DOC     14173   8-18-85  11:49a
ZAP      COM      2719   7-24-85   8:22p
CALC     HE5      1996   7-28-83
CALC     HE6      1996   7-28-83
MANUAL           67279
MARKUP   PCL       815   6-25-87  10:39p
MENU     PCL       607   1-01-80  12:01a
MORTGAGE PCL       571   1-01-80   1:29a
MOUSEDEM PCL      1574   1-01-80   1:26a
READ     ME       1964   9-16-88   2:52a
SBCALC   COM     32595  10-05-88   3:10a
SINES    PCL       483   1-01-80   1:02a
SQUARES  PCL       574   1-01-80   1:05a
GO       BAT        38  10-19-87   3:56p
GO       TXT       771   3-03-89   9:49a
MANUAL   BAT       198   3-01-89  12:37p
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