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Information about “YOURMENU”
YOURMENU is a menu-driven menu maker -- a quick and easy way to use your
computer. Once the menuing system is set up, you no longer need to
hassle with typing out lengthy subdirectories or worrying about finding
the correct command to start a program.
With some menuing systems you almost need to learn a programming
language before you can set up the menu. Not here. When you want to
add a selection to the menu, you are asked for the program title, the
path to your program, and a one line description of the program
selection. That's it. YOURMENU will hold up to ten pages of menu
selections with twenty selections available on each page -- a total of
200 selections allowed. This is certainly an easy menuing system to set
up and use.
FILE1638.TXT
Disk No: 1638
Disk Title: YourMenu
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title: YourMenu
Author Version: 1.00
Author Registration: $25.00
Special Requirements: None.
YOURMENU is a menu-driven menu maker - a quick and easy way to use your
computer. Once the menuing system is set up, you no longer need to
hassle with typing out lengthy subdirectories or worrying about finding
the correct command to start a program.
With some menuing systems you almost need to learn a programming
language before you can set up the menu. Not here. When you want to
add a selection to the menu, you are asked for the program title, the
path to your program, and a one line description of the program
selection. That's it. YOURMENU will hold up to ten pages of menu
selections with twenty selections available on each page - a total of
200 selections allowed. This is certainly an easy menuing system to set
up and use.
Synopsis: A PC menu system that eases organizing and locating your
software, no matter where it is on disk. A simple no-nonsense system
for everyone.
File Descriptions:
INSTALL BAT Batch file for hard drive installation.
INTRO DOC Description of main program.
IZZY BAT File created by main program.
MENU BAT Batch file to start main program.
MENU HLD File used by main program.
MENU OVL File used by main program.
MENU* DSF Data files (10 files).
OTHER DOC Listing of other programs available form author.
PRINT BAT Batch file to print documentation.
READ ME Information on installation and documentation.
START EXE Installation program.
YOURFLPY EXE Main program for floppy drive.
YOURMENU DOC Documentation for main program.
YOURMENU EXE Main program for hard drive.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1988 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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INTRO.DOC
, Y O U R M E N U
Hard Disk Menu and Dos Shell
VERSION 1.xx
HomeCraft Computer Products
P.O. Box 974
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 692-3732
This disk contains version 1 of Your Menu dated
12-02-88. This disk contains the following files:
YOURMENU.EXE - Main Program File
MENU.BAT - Batch File Used To Start Your Menu
INSTALL.BAT - Batch File Used To Start Installation
START.EXE - Installation Software
*.EXE - Introduction and documentation
*.DSF - Data files
IZZY.BAT - File Created by YOUR MENU
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YOUR MENU is a hard disk menu system (it can also be used on a
floppy disk system) and DOS Utilities Shell. As with all HomeCraft
software it is designed to be _very_ simple to use and set up.
YOUR MENU provides direct access to 200 progrgams on a hard disk.
It provides 10 screens, with 20 selections on each screen. You
define the selections for each of these menu items.
YOUR MENU also allows you to use ten common DOS functions without
your having to learn about DOS. You'll be able to copy disks,
check disks for defects, put a volume label on a disk, format
disks, plus use six other DOS functions.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: _Your Menu_ will run on an IBM PC, XT,
AT, PS/2 or compatible with a minimum of 196K of memory.
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USER-SUPPORTED SOFTWARE
This software has been placed in circulation under the
user supported concept. Non-profit groups and individuals
are encouraged to make copies of this disk and distribute it
to their members and friends as long as the software is
provided at no cost. A distibution charge of up to $10 may
be charged to cover the cost of diskettes, handling and duplicating,
if prior written permission is obtained from the author.
Under the user-supported concept, you are given a
complete, working software free. If you find you are using
this software, a contribution of $25.00 is suggested. The money
will cover the cost of printing a manual, providing you with
further improvements, postage, telephone bills, etc.
The contribution will make you a registered user. As a
registered user you are entitled to free updates, support, and a
current copy of the user's manual and software.
A registration form can be displayed and printed from a
prompt on the Main Home Loan Menu. Or send $25.00 with your
name, address, computer type and the name of this software
to the address given below.
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DISCLAIMER
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER HOMECRAFT COMPUTER PRODUCTS
NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION,
PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN
IF HOMECRAFT COMPUTER PRODUCTS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS.
This disclaimer shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Oregon and shall inure to the benefit of Steven
C. Hudgik, his successors, administrators, heirs and assigns.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information on Your Menu or other
HomeCraft software products contact:
Steve Hudgik
HomeCraft Computer Products
P.O. Box 974
Tualatin, OR 97062
You can register as a Your Menu user by phone using your
VISA or MASTER CARD by calling 503-692-3732.
HomeCraft is the leader in software for collectors. If
you have a collection that you'd like to catalog on a computer,
write to us and tell us about it. If we don't have software
available we may be able to develop it for your collection.
rite to us and tell us about it. If we don't have soft
OTHER.DOC
OTHER SOFTWARE PUBLISHED BY HOMECRAFT:
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THE COLLECTORS SERIES
All of the software in the collector's series has been specifically
designed for a certain type of collection. Each allows you to catalog
your collection using 21 different characteristics and you can perform
searches based on any combination of the information you've entered.
This series is unique in that each of the programs provides three levels
of operation providing screens for beginning collectors through professionals.
You can change from one level two another via a selection on the main menu.
All of the software in the collectors series has been designed so your
computer does all the work - and it's easy for you to learn and use. Over
half of our users purchased their first computer so they could use one of
the programs listed below.
The following programs are a part of the collectors series:
FOR RECORD COLLECTORS (LPs, 45s, CDs, cassettes, etc.)
FOR RECORD COLLECTORS - CLASSICAL MUSIC VERSION
BOOK MINDER (Books and magazine articles)
FOR COMIC BOOK COLLECTORS (comic books)
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS (Slides, negatives and prints)
THE VIDEO VEWER (Video tapes & laser disks)
FOR BASE BALL CARDS
THE INFORMATION INDEX (Misc. information such as
recipes, dieting instructions, jokes, trivia,
exercise instructions, etc.).
Plus there's more collector's software on the way!
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HOME FINANCIAL SOFTWARE
Home Money Manager II - Checkbook and budgeting software designed specifically
for the home user. In addition to being able to
provide the normal features that most home accounting
has, HMM-II has several unique features. For example,
in addition to split entries, you can also split
your checking accounts; each portion of a split entry
can have its own memo; there are four editors that
allow you to make changes at any time; and HMM-II
automatically adjusts itself for use with any micro-
computer printer (including laser printers set for
66 lines per page).
HMM-II prints checks, tracks up to 12 checking accounts
on a floppy disk (plus 12 credit accounts), can handle
ATM and telephone transactions, provides over 950
expense catagories, and allows tracking of tax
deductible expenses.
Home Loan (The Financial Calculator) - Home Loan not only calculates the
monthly payment for nearly any type loan, it
provides tables showing the effects of various loan
options at a glance. Calculation of amortization
tables, the value of an annuity, present value, and
future value are also provided. In addition, Home
Loan has special sections to help plan for your
retirement, calculate the value of your IRA, plan
for your children's college expenses and to do
equity calculations for your home.
Home Insurance (Home Inventory and Insurance Planning) - provides a way for
you to keep track of what you own, where it is
located, what it cost, and any identifying marks.
Home Insurance uses the same user interface as the
collectors series and thus each item in your
inventory can be cataloged using any of 22
characteristics (serial #, model #, color, etc.)
Home Insurance also provides several other features
to help with your insurance planning. A life
insurance estimator will take your current financial
status and your future plans, and calculate the
amount of life insurance you need. An insurance
records file provides a convient place to store
vital information about your insurance policies.
Personal Asset Manager (tm) - Combines all three of the above into a single
integrated system.
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EDUCATIONAL
Play 'n' Learn - combines 6 education games (plus an additional 12 variations)
for very young children - ages 18 months to 4 years. These
games include:
Amanda's Letter Lotto > learn the alphabet
Zach-A-Doodle > Etch-A-Sketch type game
Color Screen > a very simple game that changes screen colors
Color Match > learn colors and the alphabet
Word Whirl > learn about words and names
Next Number > learn numbers 1-9
Black Board Shapes > learn to match shapes
The Play 'n' Learn games are also designed to help your
learn about using computers. They teach skills ranging
from just getting a response from pushing any key, to
multiple key combinations and making menu selections.
COMING SOON - Play 'n Learn II, educational games for children
3 to 5 years old. Your support of Play 'n' Learn, shown
by becoming a registered user, will help speed the
development of Play 'n' Learn II.
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HOME PRODUCTIVITY
Software in this catagory will be released in 1989 and will include
HOLIDAY MANAGER to help with sending cards for the holidays and
special occassions.
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For more information on any of the above write to:
HomeCraft
P.O. Box 974
Tualatin, OR 97062
If you missed any of the information, push CTRL NUM LOCK to pause the
screen and any other key to restart it.
u missed any of the information, push CTRL NUM LO
YOURMENU.DOC
This manual and software is copyright 1988 by Steven C. Hudgik
SHAREWARE
This software is provided as shareware. This means that you
have the opportunity to try Your Menu before you
buy it. If you find this software useful, you are requested to
become a registered user. Registered users receive the most
recent version of the software, free updates for one year,
printed manual, and free support.
This software is copyrighted and all rights remain with the
author. However, you are granted permission to make as many
copies as you wish, provided that no fee is charged if you
provide a copy to someone else. You may freely distribute For
Record Collectors, if you wish, on this basis. If you need to
charge a fee to cover distribution costs, please contact
HomeCraft to receive written permission.
To register as a user send $25 to the address below (VISA and
MASTER CARD are accepted).
HomeCraft
P.O. Box 974
Tualatin, OR 97062
You may also register using your VISA or MASTER CARD by calling
503-692-3732 from 8AM to 8PM eastern time.
Please add $5 for air mail shipment outside North America.
Y O U R M E N U
Hard disk menu and DOS shell
Version 1.00
This manual and the YOUR MENU software are
copyrighted by Steven C. Hudgik.
All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 1988 - Steven C. Hudgik
INTRODUCTION
I've tried many hard disk menu systems and have generally
found them to simplify using a hard disk, but they've also
been difficult to set up. In some cases you are required to
learn a "programming language" prior to setting up a menu.
YOUR MENU has been designed to avoid that - it is easy to
learn and very simple to use.
YOUR MENU is divided into two areas - the menu, which
provides up to 200 selections you can define; and the DOS
shell, which provides access to ten commonly used DOS
functions and utilities. We'll discuss both of these
areas in detail.
INSTALLATION
To automatically install YOUR MENU first put the YOUR MENU
disk in the "A" floppy disk drive. With the DOS A> prompt on
the screen type INSTALL and push ENTER. As the install
process proceedes you will need to answer several questions
concerning how you wish your system to be set up.
The installation will create a new directory called YOURMENU
and copy all of the YOUR MENU files to that directory. If
you wish, it will modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file (or create a
new one) to boot YOUR MENU when your computer is turned on.
You will also have the option of creating a new directory,
called DOS, for the DOS utilities YOUR MENU accesses or you
may specify the directory in which these utilities are
located. YOUR MENU needs to use the following files
that are supplied with DOS.
DISKCOPY SORT
FORMAT MORE
CHKDSK FIND
YOUR MENU may also be used with a floppy disk system. For
example, on the computer my kids use (they're 3 and 4 years
old) when they turn on the computer YOUR MENU appears. They
can select the educational game they want from the menu. A
total of 12 games are available on two floppy disks (one in
"A" the other in "B"). Thus they can use _their_ computer
without disturbing daddy. (Yes, the 3 year old can do this
by himself. He learned by using another program we publish
called Play 'n' Learn).
Installing YOUR MENU on a floppy disk is done in the same
way as for a hard disk. Put the floppy you want to have
YOUR MENU on in the "A" drive and the original YOUR MENU
disk in the "B" drive. At the B prompt type INSTALL
and push ENTER.
When asked which disk you want YOUR MENU istalled on push
the letter A.
USING THE MENU
If YOUR MENU is not automatically booted by your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file, go to the directory YOUR MENU is in and type MENU (and
push ENTER) to get started.
When YOUR MENU boots up you will see the first screen of menu
selections. I have entered some examples so you can see how
YOUR MENU works.
YOUR MENU can run either in monochrome or color. To switch
between the two settings push the F1 key. If you have a
monochrome monitor and it appears there is nothing on your
screen, try pushing F1. With some monitors when the software
is running in the color mode you may get dark blocks or
nothing on the screen. Pushing F1 solves this problem.
If you wish to get to the DOS prompt, push the ESC key.
There are ten pages, each with 20 menu selections. You can
move from one page to the next using the PgUp and PgDn keys.
To select an option from the menu either push its associated
letter or use the cursor keys to position the scroll bar on
the desired selection and push ENTER.
Since I have no way of knowing what software you have you
must enter the information that identifies your software and
tells YOUR MENU which directory it is in. Push F8 to see the
set up screen where this is done.
MENU SELECTION SETUP
There are seven lines of information that can be filled in on
the set up screen. The cursor may be moved up and down, from
one line to the next, using the cursor keys. Any time the
cursor reaches the end of a line you will hear a beep. You
can return to the menu at any time by pushing the ESC key.
The top line is the menu selection letter. Push any letter
between A and T. If a selection has already been entered for
that letter, it will appear on the screen. If no selection
has been entered, the screen will remain unchanged. To see
an example push the letter A.
The next line is called LINE NAME. Use this line to enter
the information you want to appear next to the selected
letter on the menu. In the example "WORD PROCESSING" has
been entered.
The third line designates the disk drive the selected program
is on. Usually drives "A" and "B" are for floppy disks and
"C" is a hard disk. The letter C has been entered in the
example. You may also have a RAM disk that is designated as
drive "D." If the program you want to run is on the RAM disk
you can enter D on this line.
The next line down is used for the path. The path tells your
computer which directory it should look in to find the
software you want to run. YOUR MENU will always look in
the root directory first. If the program you want to run is
not in the root, you need to identify the directory it is in.
If you do not have any directories on your disk (maybe you're
using YOUR MENU on floppies), this line may be left blank.
In the example I've provided the word processing program is
in a subdirectory called OFFICE which is located in a
directory called HOUSE. This is represented as HOUSE/OFFICE.
Notice that a slash is used to separate the subdirectory and
directory. This could be extended out to three levels as
HOUSE/OFFICE/DESK, which means the DESK subdirectory of the
OFFICE subdirectory in the HOUSE directory.
Paths can be thought of in the same way as your house. To
find your computer you may need to go into your house, then
into your home office, and then to your desk. That's the
path to your computer. Using those same names it is also a
description of the path your computer follows to get to your
word processing program.
The fifth line from the top is where you enter the word that
starts the selected program. In the example the word
processing program is Word Star. You normally type WS at the
DOS prompt to start Word Star. Thus you enter WS on this
line.
The Argument line is used for information that is passed to
the program as it is started (not all software has this
capability). A good example is running a program written in
BASIC. There are two steps to run a BASIC program - first
you need to load BASIC; then you need to load and run the
program. These two steps can be accomplished as one, if
both program names are typed at the DOS prompt. Move
the cursor up to the top and change the letter to "B" to see
an example.
In this example we have an invoicing program written in
BASIC. Typing BASICA INVOICE at the DOS prompt would load
BASIC and run the invoicing program. Notice that BASICA has
been entered as the program name, and INVOICE is entered as
the argument. This will result in the invoicing program
being run without any intermediate steps.
The last line is the Help Line. Use this line to enter any
additional information about this specific menu selection.
Once you have entered everything, push F5 to save it. The
screen will then return to its original empty condition and
the cursor will on the LETTER line. You can push ESC to
return to the menu, or push another letter to set up another
menu selection (or edit anyone entered previously).
NOTE: If you want to go to the DOS prompt instead of running
a program, type the word EXIT on the Program Name
line. Your Menu will bring you to the designated
directory and then exit to the DOS prompt.
DOS FUNCTIONS
With the menu back on the screen push F3 to use any of ten
DOS functions. These functions, with their associated F keys
are:
F1 - Set Time F6 - Check A Disk
F2 - Set Date F7 - Format A Floppy
F3 - List Directories F8 - Format & Copy System Files
F4 - Label Disk F9 - Find A File
F5 - Copy A Disk F10 - List Files In A Directory
F1 - SET TIME - Enter the time using the 24 hour clock.
F2 - SET DATE - Enter the date as dd/mm/yy.
F3 - LIST OF DIRECTORIES - This option will look at the root
on your hard disk and provide an alphabetical list of all the
directories that originate in the root (main) directory.
F4 - LABEL DISK - this selection allows you to put a volume
label on any disk. The volume label may be up to 11
characters long. The volume label is always displayed when
you get a listing of the files on a disk. Thus the
volume label is a good way to put an identifying label (or
title) on all of your disks.
F5 - COPY A DISK - Used to make an exact copy of a floppy
disk. You will be prompted to put the "source" disk (the
disk to be copied) in the "A" drive and the "target" disk
(the disk to be copied to) in the "B" drive. If you only
have one floppy disk drive, put the source disk in that drive
to get started and you'll be prompted to change disks when
necessary.
F6 - CHECK A DISK - This function will analyze the
directories, files, and the File Allocation Table on the
designated disk and report any problems. It will also give
you a status report on the RAM memory of your computer. If
you think you have a problem with a floppy, or your hard
disk, use this function as a first step to check it.
F7 - FORMAT - Formats a disk in the "A" floppy disk drive.
The result will be a completely blank, but formatted disk.
(Disks must be formatted before they can be used). This
function prevents you from accidently reformatting your hard
disk, which would result in your losing everything on your
hard disk.
F8 - FORMAT & COPY SYSTEM - Formats a floppy disk in the "A"
drive and puts the DOS operating system on the disk. This
disk can then be used to boot your computer. Combined with
an AUTOEXEC.BAT file this disk will boot the computer and run
a program such as YOUR MENU, as described earlier for Play
'n' Learn.
F9 - FIND A FILE - Searches your hard disk for any directory
name or filename, or partial filename, you enter. It
will list the path for all matches that are located.
F10 - LIST FILES IN A DIRECTORY - Provides a file listing, in
alphabetical order, of all the files in any directory. You
will be prompted for the PATH to the directory or
subdirectory you want listed. You can also use this function
to list the files on a floppy disk by entering the letter
that designates the floppy drive, followed by a colon. For
example, if you enter A: the files on the floppy disk in the
"A" drive will be listed.
To return to the menu push the ESC key.
This completes our review of the YOUR MENU functions. I've
done my best to keep YOUR MENU simple and easy to use, while
providing all of the important functions. If you are using
YOUR MENU, please become a registered user. I will be making
improvements and changes based on suggestions from users, and
your registration will insure that you are kept up to date.
If you plan on using YOUR MENU on several computers, a site
license is required. Please contact us for additional
information.
Steve Hudgik
HomeCraft Computer Products
P.O. Box 974
Tualatin, OR 97062
omputer Products
P.O. Box 974
Tualatin, OR 97062
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1638
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
FILE1638 TXT 3701 11-29-89 2:03p
GO BAT 38 1-01-80 1:37a
GO TXT 617 11-30-89 10:40a
INSTALL BAT 128 12-26-88 4:18p
INTRO DOC 4736 12-02-88 3:25a
IZZY BAT 6 11-30-89 10:37a
MENU BAT 128 12-30-88 2:36p
MENU HLD 32 1-14-88 11:43a
MENU OVL 150 1-28-89 4:29p
MENU1 DSF 3360 12-06-88 9:17a
MENU10 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU2 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU3 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU4 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU5 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU6 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU7 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU8 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
MENU9 DSF 3360 12-02-88 3:10a
OTHER DOC 6528 10-28-88 11:01p
PRINT BAT 384 12-02-88 3:16a
READ ME 512 12-02-88 3:15a
START EXE 45376 11-19-88 8:18a
TSUEP BAT 1 11-30-89 10:37a
YOURMENU DOC 13696 12-26-88 5:29p
YOURMENU EXE 68078 12-31-88 8:27a
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