12/01/89:
This time there are two cosmetic changes.  First, I decided to go
back and change the small letters to caps in the HLP file for better
readability in Calamus.  Then, I added some slight shading to selected
blocks on the template to somewhat group similar functions and provide
a subtle but (I think) effective aid to rapidly locating items.  Sorry
if my goof inconvenienced anyone.

11/30/89:
Recently, another user uploaded a Calamus help file and template that 
was very well done.  However, I found that my own personal manner of 
using Calamus suggested some tailoring to be in order.  The few minor
changes that I had planned somehow grew into a whole new animal, so to
speak.  The result was enough different from his to warrant uploading
as an alternative for you to consider.

This version "hotwires" 56 frequently used functions, using all 20
allowed function keys, the 10 numerical keys on the top keyboard row,
and the 26 alphabetic keys.  If you print the Calamus doc file,
CAL_FNKY.CDK you will obtain templates for the function keys (in two
parts for splicing together) and for the number row (effectively con-
verting it into pseudo function key group using ALT.)

The main function key template also lists, in somewhat logical groups,
the 26 alphabetic "ALT+" keys.  Note that, by and large, assignments to
letters were selected by first letter of the function (ie, L for Load
file, D for Delete frame, etc.) to facilitate associative memorization.
In some cases, this necessitated my taking liberties with Calamus'
terminology.  So, "user grid" in my mind became a "Quadrille pad" so
that I could use Q to set grid parameters.  Likewise, "delete page"
mutates into "Zap page" so that I could use that elusive Z.  With the
C used up, I resorted to calling the "cross-hairs" a "T-square" instead.
You get the idea.  If you keep your eye on the help corner, you might
catch some of my modifications to the help file strings to reflect 
some of these aberations.

I would suggest that some deft work with a sharp X-acto knife, some
spray adhesive, and poster board material will produce a durable template
that lies flat above the function keys with a second one nicely fitting
the 1/2" gap above the function keys.

Now, if only we could talk ISD into programming a hot key combination to
flow text out of the text editor! <hint>  As far as I know, there is no
way that I can do it.  This, for me, is unfortunate because having to
take my hands off the keyboard and reach for the mouse to click that
dumb typewriter has been a source of aggravation for me from the start.
They could use an ALT+Return combination (or how about ALT+up arrow
and use ALT+down arrow to flow text in and ALT+right arrow to exit
with no text flow. <yay!>

Regardless, I hope that the previous version or mine (or yours) makes
life with that incredible program called Calamus even more enjoyable
for you.  At the risk of sounding presumptuous and arrogant, I do 
hereby grant ISD full and unrestricted authority to include these
versions of CAL_FNKY.CDK and CALAMUS.HLP (or modifications thereof)
on their future commercial disk releases.  (I think new users would
really appreciate something at least similar to it)  Time to go!


                                     Bob Wenham