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Information about “MENU CONSTRUCTION SET 2 OF 2 (1924 ALSO)”
This isn't merely another menu program, rather it is software that lets
you construct customized and detailed menus. With MCS, you can create
extremely clean menus, with no unnecessary distractions on the screen.
The menus are not memory resident, and therefore use no additional
memory.
Create attractive colorful menus with shadowing effects. Your menu
choice can run a batch file, display an informational screen you
create, or display another menu. MCS allows up to 100 items per
menu and there's no limit on the number of menus in a given menu set.
The edit/construct mode uses "1-2-3 like" commands to walk you through
the process of creating your own menu design. There are no
documentation manuals with this program -- that's how easy it is to
use! Ideal for the system consultant or computer pro who needs to
create a user friendly environment for computer neophytes. Full
mouse and LAN support is provided.
FILE2119.TXT
Disk No: 2119
Disk Title: Menu Construction Set 2 of 2 (1924 also)
PC-SIG Version: 1.2
Program Title: MENU CONSTRUCTION SET
Author Version: 1.1
Author Registration: $47.50
Special Requirements: 384K RAM and a hard drive.
This isn't merely another menu program, rather it is software that
lets you construct customized and detailed menus. With MCS, you can
create extremely clean menus, with no unnecessary distractions on the
screen. The menus are not memory resident, and therefore use no
additional memory.
Create attractive colorful menus with shadowing effects. Your menu
choice can run a batch file, display an informational screen you
create, or display another menu. MCS allows up to 100 items per
menu and there's no limit on the number of menus in a given menu set.
The edit/construct mode uses "1-2-3 like" commands to walk you through
the process of creating your own menu design. There are no
documentation manuals with this program -- that's how easy it is to
use! Ideal for the system consultant or computer pro who needs to
create a user friendly environment for computer neophytes. Full
mouse and LAN support is provided.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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(c) Copyright 1990, PC-SIG Inc.
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║ The Menu Construction Set 1.1 ║
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║ (c) Copyright 1990 by Optimal Solutions of NH ║
║ "Software solid as a rock" ║
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RECONFIG.DOC
RECONFIG 3.1 - THE DOS CONFIGURATION MANAGER
(c) 1990 by Optimal Solutions of New Hampshire
TABLE OF CONTENT
Installation Instructions................................................3
How to Run Reconfig......................................................3
Licensing Information....................................................3
Pricing..................................................................3
Hardware Requirements....................................................3
What is a Configuration?.................................................4
The Configuration Editor.................................................4
Getting Started..........................................................4
Creating a New Configuration.............................................4
Command Descriptions.....................................................5
Using the Reconfig Command...............................................5
Using the Name Command...................................................5
Using the Autoexec.bat Command...........................................5
Using the Config.sys Command.............................................5
Using the Description Command............................................5
Using the Print Command..................................................6
Using the Delete Command.................................................6
Using the Help Command...................................................6
Importing Text Files into Reconfig.......................................6
Technical Support........................................................6
Information about The Menu Construction Set..............................6
Order Form...............................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Insert the installation disk into a floppy drive and then type:
A: (or B: if you are using Drive B)
INSTALL
During installation, your original AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files are
copied to the Reconfig installation directory. This is done as a safety
precaution only.
HOW TO RUN RECONFIG
Type RECONFIG to enter the configuration editing environment.
Type RECONFIG [configname] to automatically reconfigure your system to a
predefined configuration. For example, RECONFIG NORMAL changes your
Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files to your normal configuration, and then
automatically reboots your machine. As a safety precaution, your previous
configuration is kept in the AUTOEXEC.BAK and CONFIG.BAK files located
in the Reconfig installation directory.
Type RECONFIG NORMAL NOBOOT to change your system to its NORMAL configuration
without rebooting after the change.
LICENSING INFORMATION
RECONFIG is being distributed under the Shareware concept, which allows you
to try the software first before buying. You only pay for the software if
you decide to use it.
Upon receipt of your registration check, OSNH will send you the following:
o Latest version of RECONFIG
o Latest version of the documentation
o Automatic upgrade to RECONFIG 4.0 (when available)
PRICING (Order form on last page)
Single user, single machine license (retail $79).............$39.50
Reconfig Ten-Pack (60% discount from retail)................$316.00
Reconfig 100-Pack (70% discount from retail)...............$2370.00
Send check or money order to:
Optimal Solutions of NH, 6 Salem Road, Atkinson, NH 03811
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
IBM-compatible microcomputer with 384K memory running DOS 2.0 or later,
and a hard disk.
WHAT IS A CONFIGURATION?
The Autoexec.bat file and the Config.sys file define your system's
configuration. Reconfig allows you to have more than one configuration.
Reconfig quickly reconfigures your system by copying a predefined
configuration to your Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files. For example,
RECONFIG NORMAL copies the NORMAL configuration from Reconfig's database
to C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT and C:\CONFIG.SYS, then automatically reboots the
machine. Rebooting is necessary so that the system will rerun the new
Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files.
THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR
Type RECONFIG to enter Reconfig's configuration editing environment.
Commands are along the top of the screen, and the names of the existing
configurations are along the left side of the screen. Use the left and
right arrow keys to highlight a command, and use the up and down arrow
keys to highlight a configuration. Then press the Enter key to
simultaneously select the highlighted command and configuration. For
example, if both the Autoexec.bat command and the NORMAL configuration
were highlighted when you pressed Enter, you would be placed in the
editor to edit the Autoexec.bat file for the NORMAL configuration.
As you scroll through the configurations using the up and down arrow keys,
the central part of the screen displays the Autoexec.bat and Config.sys
files that are associated with the configuration that is currently
highlighted. Each configuration also has an associated description line.
To leave Reconfig, press the Escape key.
GETTING STARTED
During the Install process, Reconfig imports your current Autoexec.bat
and Config.sys files into the configuration called NORMAL. Reconfig also
creates a simple but useful configuration called MINIMAL. The MINIMAL
configuration is useful when you want an environment with no memory-resident
programs in your Autoexec.bat and no device drivers in your Config.sys.
Note that if your system requires a device driver to see your hard disk
or floppy disk, it would be a good idea to include the device driver in
your MINIMAL configuration.
CREATING A NEW CONFIGURATION
The last configuration is always called "New Config". To create a new
configuration, highlight "New Config", and either the Name, Autoexec.bat,
Config.sys, or Description commands, then press Enter. The contents of the
new configuration will be identical to the last configuration edited.
COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS
When each command is highlighted, a single line of help appears just below
the main command line.
USING THE RECONFIG COMMAND
The Reconfig command copies the highlighted configuration's Autoexec.bat and
Config.sys files to the C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT and C:\CONFIG.SYS files. You are
then asked to type Y if you would like to reboot the machine immediately.
Note that if the highlighted configuration is "New Config", then this
command has no effect.
USING THE NAME COMMAND
The Name command allows you to change the name of the highlighted
configuration. Be warned that after you change the name and press Enter,
the configurations will be re-sorted.
You can use the Name command to create a new configuration. See "Creating
a New Configuration" above.
USING THE AUTOEXEC.BAT COMMAND
The Autoexec.bat command allows you to change the Autoexec.bat file
associated with the highlighted configuration. When you select the
Autoexec.bat command, you are placed in a full-screen editor. F2 will
save the changes you make, and Escape will abandon the changes made.
You can use the Autoexec.bat command to create a new configuration. See
"Creating a New Configuration" above.
USING THE CONFIG.SYS COMMAND
The Config.sys command allows you to change the Config.sys file associated
with the highlighted configuration. When you select the Config.sys command,
you are placed in a full-screen editor. F2 will save the changes you make,
and Escape will abandon the changes made.
You can use the Config.sys command to create a new configuration. See
"Creating a New Configuration" above.
USING THE DESCRIPTION COMMAND
The Description command allows you to change the Description associated with
the highlighted configuration. The Description can be useful to help explain
the purpose of a configuration.
You can use the Description command to create a new configuration. See
"Creating a New Configuration" above.
USING THE PRINT COMMAND
The Print command allows you to print out all of the configurations. When
you select the Print command, Reconfig will ask you for a file name to output
to. If you want to print to a printer rather than to a file, enter PRN: as
the file name.
Note that it does not matter which configuration is highlighted when you
select this command, because all configurations are printed.
USING THE DELETE COMMAND
The Delete command allows you to delete the highlighted configuration. After
you select the Delete command, you will be asked to confirm your deletion
request by pressing Y. Any other key will abandon the deletion operation.
Note that you cannot delete the configuration called "New Config".
USING THE HELP COMMAND
The Help command gives some simple on-line help, just to get you started.
Note that it does not matter which configuration is highlighted when you
select this command.
IMPORTING TEXT FILES INTO RECONFIG
1) reconfig -I configname autoexecfile configsysfile {import both}
2) reconfig -IA configname autoexecfile {import autoexec only}
3) reconfig -IC configname configsysfile {import config.sys only}
where configname is the exact name of a configuration,
autoexecfile is the fully specified file name of an autoexec.bat file, and
configsysfile is the fully specified file name of a config.sys file
Examples: RECONFIG -I WINDOWS C:\AUTOEXEC.WIN C:\CONFIG.WIN
RECONFIG -IA NORMAL C:\AUTOEXEC.OLD
RECONFIG -IC NORMAL C:\CONFIG.SYS
Note that if a configname does not exist, a new configuration will
automatically be created. Also, if a specified text file does not exist,
the import operation will be aborted.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Registered users can call 603-362-4758 for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
technical support. If you are asked to leave a message, we will call you
back as soon as possible.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MENU CONSTRUCTION SET
The Menu Construction Set is another fine program developed by OSNH. There
is a file called MCS.DOC on the distribution disk which explains what The
Menu Construction Set is and how it works.
ORDER FORM
Make check Optimal Solutions of NH
payable to: 6 Salem Road
Atkinson, NH 03811
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Date: PO #:
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Qty Description Cost Extension
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| Reconfig 3.1 | $39.50 | $
| (includes free upgrade to V 4.0) | |
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| Reconfig Ten-Pack (60% discount) | $316.00 |
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| Reconfig 100-Pack (70% discount) |$2370.00 |
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| Menu Construction Set 1.1 | |
| Single User License | $47.50 | $
| LAN Server License | $147.50 | $
| Unlimited Run-time Distribution | $147.50 | $
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Total enclosed: $
Checks or money orders accepted.
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Comments:
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #2119
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
INSTALL BAT 531 2-24-90 1:15p
MCS TXT 673 2-25-90 9:10a
MCS_RUN EXE 224628 4-01-90 7:31p
MENU TXT 24 4-23-89 8:44a
README 2186 2-24-90 1:06p
RECONFIG DOC 13176 2-25-90 9:14a
GO BAT 38 1-01-80 1:37a
GO TXT 575 1-01-80 1:42a
FILE2119 TXT 2369 7-13-90 11:31p
EXAMPLE <DIR>
10 file(s) 244200 bytes
Directory of A:\EXAMPLE
. <DIR>
.. <DIR>
MCS DBF 2559 6-11-89 2:30p
MCS DBT 3433 6-08-89 9:13p
MCS NTX 2048 6-08-89 9:13p
MCSTITLE DBF 541 6-08-89 9:13p
MCSTITLE NTX 2048 6-08-89 9:13p
SETTINGS DAT 5065 6-11-89 2:30p
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