PCjs Machines
Home of the original IBM PC emulator for browsers.
PC-SIG Diskette Library (Disk #3841)
[PCjs Machine "ibm5170"]
Waiting for machine "ibm5170" to load....
CDROM.TXT
T h e P C - S I G L i b r a r y o n C D - R O M,
1 2 t h E d i t i o n
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM, winner of the Optical Publishing
Association's Best Consumer Product Award, has added a hypermedia
interface that makes it easy to find and download any type of program
you could want. The WordCruncher text retrieval program has also been
implemented to assist you insearching this vast collection.
This CD-ROM contains over 3700 fully functional shareware programs, each
with a detailed review. The 12th Edition has added over 300 new programs
and over 500 updates since the release of the 11th Edition. The
collection is always kept current and now contains over 70 megabytes of
Windows 3.0 and 3.1 applications, fonts, icons, games and wallpaper
files.
The range of software is phenomenal! There are huge assortments of
games, everything from adventure games with full SVGA and SoundBlaster
support to favorites like Klondike, Chess and Othello. Spreadsheets,
databases, wordprocessors and graphics programs are instantly available
and there are literally hundreds of unique and specialized programs that
will save you time and money. This amazing collection will help you get
a handle on all your business and home accounting and also teach your
children about zoology.
Each of the more than 3700 programs has a one-line description for quick
reference, Just pick one of the 13 software categories and a subcategory
to begin browsing for a program that interests you. You might choose the
Games Category, where you can pick from 12 subcatgories including
Adventure, Arcade, Cards and more. A mouse click (or keyboard stroke) on
the program title takes you to a detailed description of the program.
you can immediately download the software to your hard or floppy drive,
and in many cases view a screen shot.
You can find any program in the collection quickly and easily by using
the search button. When you are in a program category just type in the
title of the program and you will be taken to the description of that
program. The popular WordCruncher text retrieval program has been added
to allow searching every description for any word within that
description, not just in the title or keywords chosen by someone who
thinks differently than you do. The WordCruncher is ideal for finding
programs which perform a specific function, just try searching for
"split", "math" or "subtract". Or switch to the Disks section where you
will find an alphabetical list of all the programs which can be searched
by program title or disk number.
Everyone has their favorite programs and we're no exception. Our 44
favorite programs can be run immediately. No downloading is necessary,
all you do is click on the word "RUN" in the program description and
you'll be working or playing with top notch software right on the CD.
The power of hypermedia will allow you to try out more software than you
ever thought possible. We are sure that you will find a multitude of
programs to your liking on the P-SIG Library on CD-ROM.
System Requirements: IBM PC/AT PS/2 or compatible with 640K, DOS 3.3 or
higher, Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM Extensions and a CD-ROM player. We
recommend a 386 with a VGA monitor.
T h e E s s e n t i a l H o m e & B u s i n e s s C o l l e c t i o n
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
"Never before has such a valuable collection of popular shareware been
compiled on one CD-ROM that everyone can afford." Dr. File Finder a.k.a.
Michael Callahan
Finally, 368 of the most useful, popular, important shareware programs
have been put together on one CD. No matter what your need, it's on The
Essential Home & Business Collection. Everything from Administration to
Windows software is here.
The Essential CD incorporates the WordCruncher text retrieval system.
Every program on the disc is indexed by title, filename, PC-SIG disk
number, and every word in the program description. A new utility, Narc,
is implemented so you can look at the program files and the author's
on-line documentation without having to first copy the program to your
hard disk. By using WordCruncher and Narc, you can quickly find the
program you want and review it to be sure, without ever having to run it
from your hard disk.
If you've got a CD-ROM player at home and want to get more use of it and
your computer, or if you're trying to avoid purchasing another Nintendo
cartridge, or if you just enjoy looking at new software, you need The
Essential Home & Business Collection.
System Requirements:
IBM PC/XT/AT PS/2 or compatible with 384K memory DOS 3.1 or higher and
Microsoft MS-DOS CD ROM extensions.
T h e P C - S I G G a m e s C D - R O M
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Now you can play a game a day fo over a year. This CD-ROM is jammed
with over 380 shareware games of all types, designed to appeal to the
new generation of CD-ROM users out for fun. The CD incorporates a
hypermedia interface and allows 250 of the games to be played directly
from the CD-ROM.
The hottest games in shareware are on this disk, including the
action/arcade games "Jill of the Jungle" and "Wolfenstein 3D," which
rival or surpass commercial PC and Nintendo for use of animation,
SoundBlaster audio, and VGA graphics. There are also games designed to
teach children mathematics, spelling and even ecology. All these games
for less than a dime each!
Over 250 of the games can be played directly from the CD without copying
them to a floppy or a hard drive. Being able to run from the CD means
that users can explore games without using up valuable hard disk space
or spending time downloading and deleting files. The hypermedia
interface makes it easy to browse the titles, read a one line
description or full review, and copy or start a game by clicking the
mouse or using the keyboard.
T h e P C - S I G W o r l d o f G a m e s C D - R O M
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The new PC-SIG World of Games CD-ROM contains over 550 of the best
shareware games, including 53 educational games for children and 57
Windows games. 430 of them can be played directly from the CD without
using your hard drive space.
This edition employs the award-winning HyperReader interface, allowing
easy searching and playing by using a mouse or the keyboard.
This CD is the first in a six-volume PC-SIG Encyclopedia of Shareware
series. Each volume will include the programs from a section of the
PC-SIG collection and also the programs and text from the current issue
of Shareware Magazine. This CD contains the entire text from the
May/June issue of Shareware Magazine, featuring hardware reviews of
the Tandy Sensation and the Media Vision Pro 16 Multimedia System.
Software reviews included cover 58 new shareware releases, security,
educational, CD audio and PIM's. 159 of the programs mentioned in the
magazine are included and can be downloaded using the HyperReader
interface.
There are also 89 programs which were updated since the last issue of
Shareware Magazine, helping those of you who have purchased the 12th
edition of the PC-SIG Library keep on top of the everchanging world
of shareware.
As well, a description of every program in the PC-SIG Library can be
searched with the WordCruncher text retrieval program. This Games CD
continues the ten year PC-SIG tradition of providing quality programs
and information to help you find the best program for your purpose.
System Requirements: IBM PC/AT/PS/2 or compatible computer with 640K,
DOS 3.3 or higher, Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM Extensions and a CD-ROM
player. We recommend a 386 with a VGA monitor.
To Order in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask for Customer Service.
For Technical information: Call 408-730-9291 and ask for Technical
Support
Outside the U.S.A.: Call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer near
you.
LABLMATE.TXT
LASER LABELMATE
Version 1.0
Users Manual
(C) 1993, SavageWare
This manual was produced using Doc-To-HelpR, by WexTech Systems, Inc.
WexTech Systems, Inc.
310 Madison Avenue,
Suite 905
New York, NY 10017
(212) 949-9595
Contents
Overview 3
Introduction 3
Getting Started 4
Unpacking and moving in 4
What's in this package? 4
Where does the furniture go? 5
System requirements 5
Your first sheet 6
Going from soft to hard-copy 6
The main form 6
Selecting a drive 7
Divider Tabs 8
Printing your labels 8
Preparing for the next sheet of labels 8
Exiting Laser LabelMate 9
Navigating 10
Using the menus 10
The File menu 10
Disk Label menu 11
Tabs menu 11
Help menu 11
License Information 13
Unregistered version 13
Registered version 13
Miscellaneous 14
Technical Support 14
Feature suggestions 14
Network/multiple-copy orders 15
Glossary 16
Terms used in the manual 16
Overview
Introduction
Long ago, in the era of dot-matrix
printers, it was easy to print the
directory list of a floppy disk on an
adhesive label. Now the text may not
always have been legible (especially if
you had a 9-pin printer, but it worked,
and it was easier than popping the disk
into the drive and using DOS to get a
directory of the files. But if you have
a laser printer, well, that changes
everything. All of a sudden, that great
old labeling program no longer works
because it was designed to print labels
one at a time -- or to be more accurate,
one line at a time; and as we all know,
laser printers print one page at a time.
So began the quest (and as any Monty
Python fan clearly knows, the Quest is
the Quest) for laser printer disk labels
and a program that would make use of
them. The first part was easy -- a trip
to the local business/office supply
store turned up a vast supply of Avery
5196 label stock; and though a box of
these labels carried a hefty price tag
(approximately $35), the final cost of
5.5-cents per label didn't seem like
such a big expense in the long run.
The second half of the Quest was a bit
more difficult. After looking high and
low, under rocks and in trees, on
bulletin board systems from one end of
the country to the next, and even on a
couple of commercial on-line services,
things were looking pretty grim.
I couldn't find a program to do what I
needed, so in the true spirit of a
determined wonk (and entrepreneur), I
set about to create the very tool that
seemed so elusive, and Laser LabelMate
was born.
Getting Started
Unpacking and moving in
Laser LabelMate is distributed as
shareware in a ZIP archive. To install
the program, you will need to unZIP the
archive and place some of the files in
specific places.
What's in this package?
The LABLMATE.ZIP archive contains the
following files:
LABLMATE.DOC Documentation (Word for
Windows 2.0 format)
LABLMATE.EXE Laser LabelMate
executable
LABLMATE.HLP Help file for use with
Windows Help viewer
LABLMATE.TXT This file (in ASCII text
format)
THREED.VBX Custom control file
README.1ST Quick introduction
FILE_ID.DIZ Archive description file
(for BBS use)
Not included in the LABLMATE.ZIP
archive, is VBRUN200.DLL. This is the
dynamic link library used by any program
written in Visual Basic 2.0 for Windows;
but don't worry, you've either already
got it in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM
directory, or can find it on the system
where you downloaded this program.
Where does the furniture go?
For the most part, you can put the
executable anywhere you want to (though
I recommend the \WINDOWS directory);
however, Laser LabelMate is coded to
look for the Help file in the \WINDOWS
directory.
The THREED.VBX file should be placed in
the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, though
you can keep it with the executable if
you prefer. Placing this (and any other
.VBX controls you may have) in your
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory makes them
available to any Visual Basic program,
and reduces the chance of you having
more than one copy of these custom
controls on your disk drive.
System requirements
Laser LabelMate requires a SVGA card
capable of 800-by-600 resolution, and
displaying a minimum of 16 colors
(though a 256-color display will make
the splash screen look a whole lot
nicer).
Laser LabelMate can be run from a floppy
or hard drive; it's footprint is only as
much as the executable, Help file,
custom control,custom controlcustom
control: THREED.VBX and .DLL require --
about one megabyte.
While Laser LabelMate is designed to use
a laser printer, it should work on any
dot matrix printer that has the ability
to feed single sheets. Laser LabelMate
has been tested on the HP LaserJet IV
and Panasonic KX-P4410 printers, but
should work on any laser printer with a
Windows driver.
Laser LabelMate was designed to use
Avery 5196 label sheets. These sheets
contain nine 2.75"-square disk labels,
and 12 divider tab labels; all of which
can be used by the program.
Your first sheet
Going from soft to hard-copy
Hopefully, by, now, I've lost you;
rather, hopefully, you'll not need to
read these pages. Laser LabelMate was
designed to be fairly intuitive. But
just in case you're a masochist, or the
type who likes to read manuals, here
goes.
The main form
The Laser LabelMate form resembles the
Avery 5196 sheet. You'll see nine
square boxes with rounded corners (one
for each disk label), and below them, 12
smaller rectangles (also with rounded
corners) for the divider tab labels.
Along the bottom of the form are four
command buttons which will be explained
shortly.
To prepare a label for printing, double-
click on the desired disk or divider tab
label box on the main form. You needn't
worry about starting with the first
label in the upper left-hand corner;
Laser LabelMate is designed to print on
the labels you want it to use, so no
labels get wasted. If you want to start
dead in the middle, then go ahead; and
if you're really a free spirit and get
into random or geometric patterns,
double-click in the order you like and
get wild; Laser LabelMate doesn't care.
In fact, if you mess up, and prepare a
label for a disk you don't really want
to label or misspell that tab, then just
double-click on that label again, and
you can correct your mistake.
Selecting a drive
After double clicking on the drive label
square or selecting the label from the
Disk Label menu, the drive selection
windowdrive selection window will pop up
over the main form. There are two
buttons on the top of this window for
choosing a drive to take a directory
from; click on one of these buttons and
the file list box will appear with the
contents of the disk's files. (Note:
Subdirectories will not appear in the
file list box, nor will they appear on
any label printed out by Laser
LabelMate. Sorry for the
inconvenience...)
If you have chosen the wrong drive or
disk, just click on the drive button
again and Laser LabelMate will poll the
new disk or drive. Once you're
satisfied with the directory list,
click on the "OK" button and Laser
LabelMate will pop up a dialog box
prompting you for the Volume
Label.volume label You may enter a
string of up to 50 characters to
describe the disk. This string will be
printed on the label, and positioned so
that it will rest on the top narrow
edge of the disk.
After entering a Volume Label, press
[ENTER] and you'll be back at the main
form ready to prepare the next disk
label. The label square you just
prepared will now contain a drawing of a
floppy disk, with your Volume Label
printed on it's disk label (Note: Your
finished label will not resemble the one
pictured on the form.). When all nine
disks appear, you're ready to print your
label sheet -- though you can print the
sheet even if you haven't prepared any
of the labels, but what good would that
be?
Divider Tabs
The 12 small labels at the bottom of the
Avery sheet are used for labeling
dividers in a disk box. Laser LabelMate
will allow you to print a string of up
to 12 characters on these small labels.
To prepare a divider tab label,divider
tab label double-click on it, or use the
Tabs menu to select the appropriate
label (Note: the Tabs menu uses
hexadecimal numbering to specify tab
numbers; therefore tab 10 is represented
in the menu as Tab A, tab 11 is Tab B,
and tab 12 is Tab C.). A small dialogue
box (similar to the one used for
assigning Volume labels) will pop up
over the main form. Enter the desired
text string and press [ENTER]. The text
string you just entered will appear on
it's label in the main form.
Printing your labels
Now that you have prepared all the
labels you want, printing is the next
step; and it's just as easy as preparing
your label sheet. To print out your
disk labels, load the Avery sheet into
your printer'sprinterprinter: laser
printersprinter: dot-matrix
printerprinter: tested models paper tray
(or put it in the manual feed) and click
on the [PRINT LABELS] button at the
bottom of the main form, select the
Print option from the File menu, or
press the [CTRL-P] key combination.
Laser LabelMate will send the text of
your label sheet out to your printer,
and using the default printer font, will
print disk labeldisk label text in all
caps using 6-point type; divider tab
labels will also use the default font in
upper and lower case using 12-point
type.
Preparing for the next sheet of labels
Laser LabelMate does not automatically
clear out the current sheet after
printing just in case you need to print
out more copies of the same sheet (just
click on the Print button again to print
another sheet). To clear the current
sheet from memory, click on the New
Sheet button, select the New Sheet
option from the File menu, or press the
[CTRL-C] key combination; the main form
will clear and you will be ready to
begin another label sheet.
Exiting Laser LabelMate
Finished? So soon? Well, if you insist
on going, you have three ways out. The
first is to click on the Exit button at
the bottom of the main form; the second
is to use the [CRTL-X] key combination;
and the third, as with any other Windows
application, is to press the [ALT-F4]
key combination.
Navigating
Using the menus
The File menu
New Sheet [CTRL-C]
This option will clear the current sheet
from memory, giving you a fresh set of
labels and divider tabs to work with.
While you can change the contents of any
one label by doubleclicking on it and
going through the process of providing
the necessary information again, using
this option allows you to clear the
whole sheet at once. This option can
also be accessed by pressing the New
Sheet button at the bottom of the main
form.
Print [CTRL-P]
If your label sheet is at a point where
you are ready to turn it into hard copy,
choosing the Print option will send the
contents of the sheet to the printer.
Since the sheet is not cleared after
printing, you can use this option again
to print multiple copies of your label
sheet. This option can also be accessed
by pressing the Print Labels button at
the bottom of the main form.
Exit [CTRL-X]
When you're ready to close Laser
LabelMate, you can choose this menu
option to exit. Windows provides
another control for exiting an
application in the form of the [ALT-F4]
key combination. This option can also
be accessed by pressing the Exit button
at the bottom of the main form.
Disk Label menu
Disk 1 through Disk 9
Choosing any of these menu items will
open the Drive Selection dialogue box
and begin the process of preparing a
label for the respective disk label
square. If you make an error and
select the wrong disk label, or
accidentally poll the same disk twice,
you can choose the menu option or
double-click on the label square and
begin the process for that label
again. Disk labels are numbered one
through three on the first row; four
through six on the second row, and
seven through nine on the third row,
all in left-to-right configuration.
The same actions can be accomplished
by double-clicking on the respective
disk label square.
Tabs menu
Tab 1 through Tab C
Choosing any of these menu items will
open a dialogue box which will allow you
to enter a string for a Divider Tab. If
you make an error, you can choose the
menu option or doubleclick on the tab's
square and re-specify a string for that
tab. Divider Tab labels are limited to
12-characters maximum. Tab A, B, and C
in the menu correspond to tab's 10, 11,
and 12 respectively. The tab labels are
numbered one through six on the first
row, and seven through twelve on the
second row, all in left-to-right
configuration. The same actions can be
accomplished by doubleclicking on the
respective Divider Tab labeldivider tab
label square.
Help menu
Contents [F1]
This option will open the Help file for
Laser LabelMate. This file should be
located within the same directory as the
program's executable. This option may
also be accessed by pressing the Help
button at the bottom of the main form.
About
Choosing this option from the Help menu
will open the About box. You will find
the version number and registration
status on this form.
To close the About box, merely press any
key or click the mouse once on this
form.
Registration [CTRL-R]
To register your copy of Laser
LabelMate, or to order additional
copies, choose this menu option, and
fill out the form. Please include your
name, address and phone number in the
appropriate boxes, and then specify the
number of copies you would like in 3/"
or 5/" disk format.
Priority 2-day mail delivery is
available for an additional charge of
$3.00. If you would like to have your
registered copy of Laser LabelMate
delivered via the Postal Service's 2day
Priority Mail delivery, check the box
and the registration form will include
the necessary fee.
The registration form will automatically
compute the charges for your order and
provide a total at the bottom of the
form.
To complete the registration process,
click on the Print button and enclose
the printed form along with a check or
money order (no cash please) payable to
Savage Systems or Peter Savas, and mail
it to the address on the form. You will
receive your personally-registered copy
of Laser LabelMate within two weeks.
License Information
Unregistered version
You are granted permission for unlimited
use of Laser LabelMate for a period of
30-days. After that time has expired
you are required to delete your copy or
register if you choose to continue to
use the software.
You may distribute the unregistered
version of Laser LabelMate in its
original archive. You may not charge
any fee for distribution of this program
other than a disk copying fee not to
exceed $5.00.
A considerable amount of time and effort
went into developing Laser LabelMate,
and the registration fee of $20
represents a fair price for a utility of
this class. By registering your copy of
Laser LabelMate you enable the author
(me) to continue to revise, improve and
release subsequent versions, as well as
other software.
Your registration will be sincerely
appreciated.
Registered version
You are granted permission to use one
copy of Laser LabelMate on a single
computer, or on multiple computers so
long as that copy is not running
simultaneously on more than one machine.
Your registered copy may not be placed
on a network system where more than one
computer has access to the program
files.
You may not distribute the registered
version of Laser LabelMate, or any of
its components (including this
documentation) in any way, shape or
form.
Miscellaneous
Technical Support
Laser LabelMate was designed to be easy-
to-use and fairly self-explanatory. It
has been tested on an HP LaserJet IV and
on a Panasonic KX-P4410 laser printer.
No guarantees of operation can be made
on any other model printer, though the
software should operate without any
problem on most printers (laser and non-
laser types) as it does not use any
specialized fonts or printing
techniques.
However, if you find you need technical
support, the author (me) can be reached
via the following:
America Online: PeterS61
RIME: Peter Savas
by phone: (801) 583-6005, evenings
or at the address on the
registration/order form.
While every attempt has been made to
ensure this software is bug-free, bug
reports, should they occur, can be
submitted through the channels above.
These reports should include a
description of your system hardware and
software, as well as copies of your
AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI and
SYSTEM.INI files. Also, please include
what actions prompted the error, and
indicate whether or not you were able to
reproduce the error.
Feature suggestions
Got a feature you'd like to see in a
future version of Laser LabelMate? I'm
interested in hearing about it! You can
send any feature requests to me through
any of the channels listed above.
Depending on the complexity of the
request, you may just see it as fast as
the post office can deliver...
One of the benefits of shareware is the
ability of the author to respond to the
requests of his customers. Your
feedback is immensely valued, and I'm
only too happy to accommodate my paying
customers; so don't be shy, let me know
what you think -- even if you don't like
the program!
Network/multiple-copy orders
If you would like to order a copy of
Laser LabelMate for use on your network,
or would like to order multiple copies,
you may fill out the pricing section of
the registration/order form by hand
using the following pricing structure.
Network Multiple
------- --------
Orders of 5-10 $18.00 $18.50
Orders of 10-20 $17.00 $17.50
Orders of 20+ $15.00 $16.00
Network copies will be distributed on a
single 3/" or 5/" diskette. A network
usage notice will be placed in the About
box.
Multiple copies will bear each
individual users' name in the About box,
provided a list of users' names is
included with the order; otherwise, the
name of the person ordering will be used
for each copy. Multiple copy-orders
will be distributed on individual disks;
one per copy ordered, and can be
provided on either size media (please
specify this on the order form). If
your order is more than five copies, and
you would like Priority shipping, please
include $10.00.
Glossary
Terms used in the manual
Avery 5196
This label type consists of a sheet with 9 2.75" disk labels and 12
divider tab labels. They are manufactured by Avery Dennison, 5196
being the product code number.
divider tab label
A small label at the bottom of the Avery 5196 label sheet. These
labels are commonly used on dividers in diskette boxes to show
categories by which the disks are organized and stored.
dot-matrix
A printer type which prints one line of information at a time; as
opposed to a laser printer which prints one page of information at a
time.
laser printer
A printer type which prints one page of information at a time; as
opposed to a dotmatrix printer which prints one line of information at
a time.
shareware
A type of software which allows the user to "try" the software out for
a period of time, usually 30 days, before being asked to purchase a
copy by paying a small fee and registering the purchase with the
author.
Super VGA graphics (SVGA)
A standard supporting resolutions of 640 x 480 x 256-colors and
higher. It is recommended that you use an 800 x 600 x 256-color
setting be used with Laser LabelMate.
THREED.VBX
A Visual Basic custom control file used by Laser LabelMate. Make sure
this is placed in your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
unZIP
The process of un-compressing an archive file.
VBRUN200.DLL
Run-time library used by programs written in Visual Basic 2.0.
VBRUN100.DLL is the run-time library used by programs written in
Visual Basic 1.0. Both libraries can be downloaded from bulletin
boards and on-line services. The VBRUN200.DLL is required for Laser
LabelMate to 2.75" disk labels and 12 divider tab labels. They are
manufactured by Avery Dennison, 5196 being the product code number.
Volume Label
This is a name you want to give to the disk; divider tab for instance:
"Graphics Disk #1."
ZIP
A file archive compression technology from PK Ware, Inc. The PKZip
software is available from most bulletin boards, and is distributed as
shareware by it's author.
LABLMATE.TXT
LASER LABELMATE
Version 1.0
Users Manual
(C) 1993, SavageWare
This manual was produced using Doc-To-HelpR, by WexTech Systems, Inc.
WexTech Systems, Inc.
310 Madison Avenue,
Suite 905
New York, NY 10017
(212) 949-9595
Contents
Overview 3
Introduction 3
Getting Started 4
Unpacking and moving in 4
What's in this package? 4
Where does the furniture go? 5
System requirements 5
Your first sheet 6
Going from soft to hard-copy 6
The main form 6
Selecting a drive 7
Divider Tabs 8
Printing your labels 8
Preparing for the next sheet of labels 8
Exiting Laser LabelMate 9
Navigating 10
Using the menus 10
The File menu 10
Disk Label menu 11
Tabs menu 11
Help menu 11
License Information 13
Unregistered version 13
Registered version 13
Miscellaneous 14
Technical Support 14
Feature suggestions 14
Network/multiple-copy orders 15
Glossary 16
Terms used in the manual 16
Overview
Introduction
Long ago, in the era of dot-matrix
printers, it was easy to print the
directory list of a floppy disk on an
adhesive label. Now the text may not
always have been legible (especially if
you had a 9-pin printer, but it worked,
and it was easier than popping the disk
into the drive and using DOS to get a
directory of the files. But if you have
a laser printer, well, that changes
everything. All of a sudden, that great
old labeling program no longer works
because it was designed to print labels
one at a time -- or to be more accurate,
one line at a time; and as we all know,
laser printers print one page at a time.
So began the quest (and as any Monty
Python fan clearly knows, the Quest is
the Quest) for laser printer disk labels
and a program that would make use of
them. The first part was easy -- a trip
to the local business/office supply
store turned up a vast supply of Avery
5196 label stock; and though a box of
these labels carried a hefty price tag
(approximately $35), the final cost of
5.5-cents per label didn't seem like
such a big expense in the long run.
The second half of the Quest was a bit
more difficult. After looking high and
low, under rocks and in trees, on
bulletin board systems from one end of
the country to the next, and even on a
couple of commercial on-line services,
things were looking pretty grim.
I couldn't find a program to do what I
needed, so in the true spirit of a
determined wonk (and entrepreneur), I
set about to create the very tool that
seemed so elusive, and Laser LabelMate
was born.
Getting Started
Unpacking and moving in
Laser LabelMate is distributed as
shareware in a ZIP archive. To install
the program, you will need to unZIP the
archive and place some of the files in
specific places.
What's in this package?
The LABLMATE.ZIP archive contains the
following files:
LABLMATE.DOC Documentation (Word for
Windows 2.0 format)
LABLMATE.EXE Laser LabelMate
executable
LABLMATE.HLP Help file for use with
Windows Help viewer
LABLMATE.TXT This file (in ASCII text
format)
THREED.VBX Custom control file
README.1ST Quick introduction
FILE_ID.DIZ Archive description file
(for BBS use)
Not included in the LABLMATE.ZIP
archive, is VBRUN200.DLL. This is the
dynamic link library used by any program
written in Visual Basic 2.0 for Windows;
but don't worry, you've either already
got it in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM
directory, or can find it on the system
where you downloaded this program.
Where does the furniture go?
For the most part, you can put the
executable anywhere you want to (though
I recommend the \WINDOWS directory);
however, Laser LabelMate is coded to
look for the Help file in the \WINDOWS
directory.
The THREED.VBX file should be placed in
the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, though
you can keep it with the executable if
you prefer. Placing this (and any other
.VBX controls you may have) in your
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory makes them
available to any Visual Basic program,
and reduces the chance of you having
more than one copy of these custom
controls on your disk drive.
System requirements
Laser LabelMate requires a SVGA card
capable of 800-by-600 resolution, and
displaying a minimum of 16 colors
(though a 256-color display will make
the splash screen look a whole lot
nicer).
Laser LabelMate can be run from a floppy
or hard drive; it's footprint is only as
much as the executable, Help file,
custom control,custom controlcustom
control: THREED.VBX and .DLL require --
about one megabyte.
While Laser LabelMate is designed to use
a laser printer, it should work on any
dot matrix printer that has the ability
to feed single sheets. Laser LabelMate
has been tested on the HP LaserJet IV
and Panasonic KX-P4410 printers, but
should work on any laser printer with a
Windows driver.
Laser LabelMate was designed to use
Avery 5196 label sheets. These sheets
contain nine 2.75"-square disk labels,
and 12 divider tab labels; all of which
can be used by the program.
Your first sheet
Going from soft to hard-copy
Hopefully, by, now, I've lost you;
rather, hopefully, you'll not need to
read these pages. Laser LabelMate was
designed to be fairly intuitive. But
just in case you're a masochist, or the
type who likes to read manuals, here
goes.
The main form
The Laser LabelMate form resembles the
Avery 5196 sheet. You'll see nine
square boxes with rounded corners (one
for each disk label), and below them, 12
smaller rectangles (also with rounded
corners) for the divider tab labels.
Along the bottom of the form are four
command buttons which will be explained
shortly.
To prepare a label for printing, double-
click on the desired disk or divider tab
label box on the main form. You needn't
worry about starting with the first
label in the upper left-hand corner;
Laser LabelMate is designed to print on
the labels you want it to use, so no
labels get wasted. If you want to start
dead in the middle, then go ahead; and
if you're really a free spirit and get
into random or geometric patterns,
double-click in the order you like and
get wild; Laser LabelMate doesn't care.
In fact, if you mess up, and prepare a
label for a disk you don't really want
to label or misspell that tab, then just
double-click on that label again, and
you can correct your mistake.
Selecting a drive
After double clicking on the drive label
square or selecting the label from the
Disk Label menu, the drive selection
windowdrive selection window will pop up
over the main form. There are two
buttons on the top of this window for
choosing a drive to take a directory
from; click on one of these buttons and
the file list box will appear with the
contents of the disk's files. (Note:
Subdirectories will not appear in the
file list box, nor will they appear on
any label printed out by Laser
LabelMate. Sorry for the
inconvenience...)
If you have chosen the wrong drive or
disk, just click on the drive button
again and Laser LabelMate will poll the
new disk or drive. Once you're
satisfied with the directory list,
click on the "OK" button and Laser
LabelMate will pop up a dialog box
prompting you for the Volume
Label.volume label You may enter a
string of up to 50 characters to
describe the disk. This string will be
printed on the label, and positioned so
that it will rest on the top narrow
edge of the disk.
After entering a Volume Label, press
[ENTER] and you'll be back at the main
form ready to prepare the next disk
label. The label square you just
prepared will now contain a drawing of a
floppy disk, with your Volume Label
printed on it's disk label (Note: Your
finished label will not resemble the one
pictured on the form.). When all nine
disks appear, you're ready to print your
label sheet -- though you can print the
sheet even if you haven't prepared any
of the labels, but what good would that
be?
Divider Tabs
The 12 small labels at the bottom of the
Avery sheet are used for labeling
dividers in a disk box. Laser LabelMate
will allow you to print a string of up
to 12 characters on these small labels.
To prepare a divider tab label,divider
tab label double-click on it, or use the
Tabs menu to select the appropriate
label (Note: the Tabs menu uses
hexadecimal numbering to specify tab
numbers; therefore tab 10 is represented
in the menu as Tab A, tab 11 is Tab B,
and tab 12 is Tab C.). A small dialogue
box (similar to the one used for
assigning Volume labels) will pop up
over the main form. Enter the desired
text string and press [ENTER]. The text
string you just entered will appear on
it's label in the main form.
Printing your labels
Now that you have prepared all the
labels you want, printing is the next
step; and it's just as easy as preparing
your label sheet. To print out your
disk labels, load the Avery sheet into
your printer'sprinterprinter: laser
printersprinter: dot-matrix
printerprinter: tested models paper tray
(or put it in the manual feed) and click
on the [PRINT LABELS] button at the
bottom of the main form, select the
Print option from the File menu, or
press the [CTRL-P] key combination.
Laser LabelMate will send the text of
your label sheet out to your printer,
and using the default printer font, will
print disk labeldisk label text in all
caps using 6-point type; divider tab
labels will also use the default font in
upper and lower case using 12-point
type.
Preparing for the next sheet of labels
Laser LabelMate does not automatically
clear out the current sheet after
printing just in case you need to print
out more copies of the same sheet (just
click on the Print button again to print
another sheet). To clear the current
sheet from memory, click on the New
Sheet button, select the New Sheet
option from the File menu, or press the
[CTRL-C] key combination; the main form
will clear and you will be ready to
begin another label sheet.
Exiting Laser LabelMate
Finished? So soon? Well, if you insist
on going, you have three ways out. The
first is to click on the Exit button at
the bottom of the main form; the second
is to use the [CRTL-X] key combination;
and the third, as with any other Windows
application, is to press the [ALT-F4]
key combination.
Navigating
Using the menus
The File menu
New Sheet [CTRL-C]
This option will clear the current sheet
from memory, giving you a fresh set of
labels and divider tabs to work with.
While you can change the contents of any
one label by doubleclicking on it and
going through the process of providing
the necessary information again, using
this option allows you to clear the
whole sheet at once. This option can
also be accessed by pressing the New
Sheet button at the bottom of the main
form.
Print [CTRL-P]
If your label sheet is at a point where
you are ready to turn it into hard copy,
choosing the Print option will send the
contents of the sheet to the printer.
Since the sheet is not cleared after
printing, you can use this option again
to print multiple copies of your label
sheet. This option can also be accessed
by pressing the Print Labels button at
the bottom of the main form.
Exit [CTRL-X]
When you're ready to close Laser
LabelMate, you can choose this menu
option to exit. Windows provides
another control for exiting an
application in the form of the [ALT-F4]
key combination. This option can also
be accessed by pressing the Exit button
at the bottom of the main form.
Disk Label menu
Disk 1 through Disk 9
Choosing any of these menu items will
open the Drive Selection dialogue box
and begin the process of preparing a
label for the respective disk label
square. If you make an error and
select the wrong disk label, or
accidentally poll the same disk twice,
you can choose the menu option or
double-click on the label square and
begin the process for that label
again. Disk labels are numbered one
through three on the first row; four
through six on the second row, and
seven through nine on the third row,
all in left-to-right configuration.
The same actions can be accomplished
by double-clicking on the respective
disk label square.
Tabs menu
Tab 1 through Tab C
Choosing any of these menu items will
open a dialogue box which will allow you
to enter a string for a Divider Tab. If
you make an error, you can choose the
menu option or doubleclick on the tab's
square and re-specify a string for that
tab. Divider Tab labels are limited to
12-characters maximum. Tab A, B, and C
in the menu correspond to tab's 10, 11,
and 12 respectively. The tab labels are
numbered one through six on the first
row, and seven through twelve on the
second row, all in left-to-right
configuration. The same actions can be
accomplished by doubleclicking on the
respective Divider Tab labeldivider tab
label square.
Help menu
Contents [F1]
This option will open the Help file for
Laser LabelMate. This file should be
located within the same directory as the
program's executable. This option may
also be accessed by pressing the Help
button at the bottom of the main form.
About
Choosing this option from the Help menu
will open the About box. You will find
the version number and registration
status on this form.
To close the About box, merely press any
key or click the mouse once on this
form.
Registration [CTRL-R]
To register your copy of Laser
LabelMate, or to order additional
copies, choose this menu option, and
fill out the form. Please include your
name, address and phone number in the
appropriate boxes, and then specify the
number of copies you would like in 3/"
or 5/" disk format.
Priority 2-day mail delivery is
available for an additional charge of
$3.00. If you would like to have your
registered copy of Laser LabelMate
delivered via the Postal Service's 2day
Priority Mail delivery, check the box
and the registration form will include
the necessary fee.
The registration form will automatically
compute the charges for your order and
provide a total at the bottom of the
form.
To complete the registration process,
click on the Print button and enclose
the printed form along with a check or
money order (no cash please) payable to
Savage Systems or Peter Savas, and mail
it to the address on the form. You will
receive your personally-registered copy
of Laser LabelMate within two weeks.
License Information
Unregistered version
You are granted permission for unlimited
use of Laser LabelMate for a period of
30-days. After that time has expired
you are required to delete your copy or
register if you choose to continue to
use the software.
You may distribute the unregistered
version of Laser LabelMate in its
original archive. You may not charge
any fee for distribution of this program
other than a disk copying fee not to
exceed $5.00.
A considerable amount of time and effort
went into developing Laser LabelMate,
and the registration fee of $20
represents a fair price for a utility of
this class. By registering your copy of
Laser LabelMate you enable the author
(me) to continue to revise, improve and
release subsequent versions, as well as
other software.
Your registration will be sincerely
appreciated.
Registered version
You are granted permission to use one
copy of Laser LabelMate on a single
computer, or on multiple computers so
long as that copy is not running
simultaneously on more than one machine.
Your registered copy may not be placed
on a network system where more than one
computer has access to the program
files.
You may not distribute the registered
version of Laser LabelMate, or any of
its components (including this
documentation) in any way, shape or
form.
Miscellaneous
Technical Support
Laser LabelMate was designed to be easy-
to-use and fairly self-explanatory. It
has been tested on an HP LaserJet IV and
on a Panasonic KX-P4410 laser printer.
No guarantees of operation can be made
on any other model printer, though the
software should operate without any
problem on most printers (laser and non-
laser types) as it does not use any
specialized fonts or printing
techniques.
However, if you find you need technical
support, the author (me) can be reached
via the following:
America Online: PeterS61
RIME: Peter Savas
by phone: (801) 583-6005, evenings
or at the address on the
registration/order form.
While every attempt has been made to
ensure this software is bug-free, bug
reports, should they occur, can be
submitted through the channels above.
These reports should include a
description of your system hardware and
software, as well as copies of your
AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI and
SYSTEM.INI files. Also, please include
what actions prompted the error, and
indicate whether or not you were able to
reproduce the error.
Feature suggestions
Got a feature you'd like to see in a
future version of Laser LabelMate? I'm
interested in hearing about it! You can
send any feature requests to me through
any of the channels listed above.
Depending on the complexity of the
request, you may just see it as fast as
the post office can deliver...
One of the benefits of shareware is the
ability of the author to respond to the
requests of his customers. Your
feedback is immensely valued, and I'm
only too happy to accommodate my paying
customers; so don't be shy, let me know
what you think -- even if you don't like
the program!
Network/multiple-copy orders
If you would like to order a copy of
Laser LabelMate for use on your network,
or would like to order multiple copies,
you may fill out the pricing section of
the registration/order form by hand
using the following pricing structure.
Network Multiple
------- --------
Orders of 5-10 $18.00 $18.50
Orders of 10-20 $17.00 $17.50
Orders of 20+ $15.00 $16.00
Network copies will be distributed on a
single 3/" or 5/" diskette. A network
usage notice will be placed in the About
box.
Multiple copies will bear each
individual users' name in the About box,
provided a list of users' names is
included with the order; otherwise, the
name of the person ordering will be used
for each copy. Multiple copy-orders
will be distributed on individual disks;
one per copy ordered, and can be
provided on either size media (please
specify this on the order form). If
your order is more than five copies, and
you would like Priority shipping, please
include $10.00.
Glossary
Terms used in the manual
Avery 5196
This label type consists of a sheet with 9 2.75" disk labels and 12
divider tab labels. They are manufactured by Avery Dennison, 5196
being the product code number.
divider tab label
A small label at the bottom of the Avery 5196 label sheet. These
labels are commonly used on dividers in diskette boxes to show
categories by which the disks are organized and stored.
dot-matrix
A printer type which prints one line of information at a time; as
opposed to a laser printer which prints one page of information at a
time.
laser printer
A printer type which prints one page of information at a time; as
opposed to a dotmatrix printer which prints one line of information at
a time.
shareware
A type of software which allows the user to "try" the software out for
a period of time, usually 30 days, before being asked to purchase a
copy by paying a small fee and registering the purchase with the
author.
Super VGA graphics (SVGA)
A standard supporting resolutions of 640 x 480 x 256-colors and
higher. It is recommended that you use an 800 x 600 x 256-color
setting be used with Laser LabelMate.
THREED.VBX
A Visual Basic custom control file used by Laser LabelMate. Make sure
this is placed in your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
unZIP
The process of un-compressing an archive file.
VBRUN200.DLL
Run-time library used by programs written in Visual Basic 2.0.
VBRUN100.DLL is the run-time library used by programs written in
Visual Basic 1.0. Both libraries can be downloaded from bulletin
boards and on-line services. The VBRUN200.DLL is required for Laser
LabelMate to 2.75" disk labels and 12 divider tab labels. They are
manufactured by Avery Dennison, 5196 being the product code number.
Volume Label
This is a name you want to give to the disk; divider tab for instance:
"Graphics Disk #1."
ZIP
A file archive compression technology from PK Ware, Inc. The PKZip
software is available from most bulletin boards, and is distributed as
shareware by it's author.
PCSIG.TXT
P C - S I G
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Welcome to the world of Shareware, state of the art software you can
actually try before you buy.
Shareware, a term coined in the early eighties, refers to the method of
distribution chosen by the software authors. With shareware, you can
receive a program and put it through its paces without having to pay for
it. If you find the program useful, and choose to keep the program, then
you pay a modest registration fee to the author.
For the last nine years, PC-SIG has been providing shareware and public
domain software to its customers and members. Since 1982 PC-SIG has
developed an unprecedented library of shareware programs, constantly
updated, consistently strong in every category. Our library of
shareware contains over 3500 titles divided into 120 logical categories.
Every program we add to the library is thoroughly reviewed and tested to
insure that each one meets the high standards of reliability and value we
insist upon and you expect. As a result, our library doesn't contain
every shareware program available, just those that really work.
PC-SIG has grown into the premier distributor of shareware and and
shareware information by producing shareware collections on CD-ROM,
publishing an encyclopedia of shareware, and by publishing Shareware
Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine distributed world-wide.
Quality and support - guaranteed. All of our programs are guaranteed
virus free. We've isolated our systems and check every program
submitted to insure that no viruses make their way to your computer or
ours.
Our support staff is available by phone as well as on our BBS to help
you with questions about installation and operation of PC-SIG's
products.
Through our network of international distributors, PC- SIG strives to
bring you the most current, exciting, technically advanced software
available as shareware.
If you can't find the software you need in PC-SIG's library, it may well
not exist.
To order the latest in Shareware, in the U.S.A: Call (800) 245-6717
Outside the U.S.A.: Call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer near
you.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
README.TXT
Thank you for trying Laser LabelMate, the 3╜" disk labeling program for Windows
and laser printers. If you like Laser LabelMate, and find it useful, you are
asked to register the program. Resigstration is $20. For further details on
registering Laser LabelMate, choose REGISTRATION from the program's HELP menu.
What's in this package?
-----------------------
The LABLMATE.ZIP archive contains the following files:
* LABLMATE.DOC Documentation file (Word for Windows 2.0 format)
* LABLMATE.EXE Laser LabelMate executable
* LABLMATE.HLP Help file for use with Windows Help viewer
* LABLMATE.TXT Documentation file (in ASCII text format)
* THREED.VBX Custom control file
* README.1ST This file
* FILE_ID.DIZ Archive description file (for BBS use)
Not included in the LABLMATE.ZIP archive, is VBRUN200.DLL. This is the
dynamic link library used by any program written in Visual Basic 2.0 for Windows;
but don't worry, you've either already got it in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM
directory, or can find it on the system where you downloaded this program.
Where does the furniture go?
For the most part, you can put the executable anywhere you want to (though I
recommend the \WINDOWS directory); however, Laser LabelMate is coded to
look for the Help file in the \WINDOWS directory.
The THREED.VBX file should be placed in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory,
though you can keep it with the executable if you prefer. Placing this (and any
other .VBX controls you may have) in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory
makes them available to any Visual Basic program, and reduces the chance of you
having more than one copy of these custom controls on your disk drive.
System requirements
-------------------
Laser LabelMate requires a SVGA card capable of 800-by-600 resolution, and
displaying a minimum of 16 colors (though a 256-color display will make the
splash screen look a whole lot nicer). It can be run from a floppy or hard drive.
While Laser LabelMate is designed to use a laser printer, it should work on any dot
matrix printer that has the ability to feed single sheets. Laser LabelMate has been
tested on the HP LaserJet IV and Panasonic KX-P4410 printers, but should work on
any laser printer with a Windows driver.
Laser LabelMate was designed to use Avery 5196 label sheets. These sheets
contain nine 2.75"-square disk labels, and 12 divider tab labels; all of which can be
used by the program.
SHAREMAG.TXT
S H A R E W A R E M A G A Z I N E
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Shareware Magazine has distinguished itself as the only internationally
distributed periodical devoted to the use and business of shareware.
Shareware Magazine provides detailed reviews of new products,
hard-hitting comparisons of shareware programs with regular retail
software, and timely information about changes in the industry and the
latest technology.
Intriguing columnists and regular features add to the excitement. The
beginners section sheds light on new user's concerns regarding
everything from choosing the right operating system to alleviating the
intimidation of using on-line systems.
Educational sections focus on how low cost shareware can aid in
classroom learning, curriculum development, and as a forum for
discussing the impact of computers and technology in schools.
Graphics Gallery renders expert advice and suggestions on how to better
work with graphics, desktop publishing, CAD systems, and the Windows
environment.
Programmers benefit from others experience in developing new programs or
polishing existing ones as well as choosing the right programming
language.
And columnists provide that subjective component, sometimes
controversial, that calls for a closer look at the way we compute and
how shareware effects what we do.
Published bimonthly, Shareware Magazine is available on a subscription
or at your local newsstand or computer bookstore. In conjunction with
PC-SIG, there are special benefits for subscribers as well as
opportunities for discount purchases from PC-SIG.
To Order, in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask Customer Service.
Outside the U.S.A.: Call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer near
you.
SIGORDER.TXT
[B]
FROM: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
[A] [B]
___________________________
PC-SIG Inc.
[A] [B]
1030-D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale California
94086
Fold - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fold
HOW TO USE THIS RETURN ENVELOPE
1. Place any other pages underneath this page.
2. Using the Fold lines (above) as a guide, fold this flap under.
3. Fold the address flap so it covers this flap.
4. Tape or staple the envelope at the two spots marked [A].
5. Slip in any other enclosures (business cards, cheques, etc.).
6. Tape or staple the envelope at the spots marked [B].
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PRINT THIS FORM -*- MAIL YOUR ORDER TO:
PC-SIG Inc. 1030-D East Duane Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94086
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Do not mail cash. Please allow four weeks for processing.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Check the items desired:
PC-SIG Disks - Member $2.49 for 5.25" or $2.99 for 3.5"
Non-member $3.50 for 5.25" or $4.00 for 3.5"
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ total ______
One year subscription to Shareware Magazine $19.95 ______
Super Saver Membership $39.95 ______
(includes a 1 year subscription to Shareware Magazine,
the PC-SIG Encyclopedia on Disk with WordCruncher,
and 5 free disks)
The PC-SIG Catalog on Disk $5.00 ______
($5.00 is refundable with your first order)
The PC-SIG Encyclopedia on Disk with WordCruncher $20.00 ______
The PC-SIG World of Games CD-ROM $19.95 ______
The PC-SIG 12th Edition Library CD-ROM $99.00 ______
Upgrade to the 12th Edition from ANY previous edition
of the PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM! $59.00 ______
Upgrade from ANY other CD-ROM just! $59.00 ______
The Essential Home & Business Collection CD-ROM $39.00 ______
The PC-SIG Encyclopedia of Shareware on CD-ROM
(1 year subscription) $99.00 ______
Subtotal ______
Shipping and Handling $4.00
California residents add 8.25% sales tax ______
TOTAL ______
If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know!
To order by phone with VISA or MASTERCARD: Call (800) 245-6717
Ask for operator #2351
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #3841
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
LABLMATE ZIP 235137 7-09-93 8:55a
GO-STRT DAT 649 3-03-94 10:35a
SIGORDER TXT 3336 6-01-93 2:30p
GO-FORM DAT 3336 6-01-93 2:30p
LABLMATE TXT 39807 5-30-93 10:01p
README TXT 2473 5-30-93 7:10p
GO EXE 26022 1-10-92 12:14p
PKUNZIP EXE 29378 2-01-93 2:04a
PCSIG TXT 2329 6-01-93 2:31p
SHAREMAG TXT 1831 6-01-93 2:32p
CDROM TXT 8196 6-01-93 3:26p
11 file(s) 352494 bytes
4096 bytes free