GRAFPAPR HELP CONTENTS

Registering this product (it must be registered if you use or plan to use it)

Registration form (making it easy)

Using this help

How to contact product support

The shareware concept and how it helps you

Help is available on the following topics:

Keyboard	Using GRAFPAPR's keyboard

Commands	Commands used in GRAFPAPR

Procedures	GRAFPAPR procedures and example

Using Help	Using GRAFPAPR's and WINDOWS'(tm) help


GrafPapr Keyboard
KEYBOARD

All of GRAFPAPR's commands and options may be accessed via the keyboard.  The main menu may be accessed by tapping the Alt key.  Menu options can then be selected using the right and left arrow keys.  When the main menu option has been selected, the down arrow key will produce a pop up of any submenus which can be further selected with the up and down or left and right arrow keys.  When the desired option is under the highlighted cursor, depressing ENTER will select that option.

If the main option has no sub menu, depressing enter will select it and execute.

Alternatively, holding the Alt key down while depressing the letter that is underlined in the desired menu or sub-menu option will cause that option to be selected.

Within dialog boxes, the right and left arrow keys can be used to select the radio buttons in a group.  The tab key can be used to move between groups, edit boxes and push-buttons. All of the controls in the dialog boxes (except okay, cancel and help pushbuttons) can also be accessed by holding the Alt key down while depressing the underlined letter of the desired control.


GrafPapr Commands
COMMANDS

The commands used in GRAFPAPR permit definition of the type graph that is to be generated.  See the Procedures topic for an example of using  GRAFPAPR to generate forms and graphs.


GrafPapr Procedures
PROCEDURES

This general procedure can be followed for generating tabular listings, or the various forms of graph paper that you might require.

By selecting the appropriate graph type (linear-logarithmic or polar) and the appropriate parameters presented in the respective dialog boxes that pop up, many different tables and graphs may be generated.

As an example, suppose a table, 7 columns across the long side of the paper and 5 rows (makes a nice calendar form) is desired.  First, select Type from the main menu.  Then, choose the Lin-Log item.  This will pop up the Lin-Log Parameters dialog box.

The same thing can be accomplished in a some-what short cut method by selecting the Parameters option from the main menu.  This will pop up the currently selected graph type parameters dialog box.  If the Polar Parameters dialog box is presented, selecting the Lin-Log pushbutton will pop up the Lin-Log Parameters dialog box.

From within the Lin-Log Parameters dialog box, select the Display Long Axis radio button and enter 7 in the Major Divisions edit box and 1 in the Minor/Major edit box.

Then, select the Display Short Axis radio_button and enter 5 in the Major Divisions edit box and 1 in the Minor/Major edit_box.

Select the OK button (or depress the enter key) to view the results of your selections.

To generate the graph paper (grafpapr), select the File option from the main menu and choose the Print option.  Select the setup button and choose landscape mode for the printer.  At this time any other printer options may be selected.

When satisfied, select the OK button (or depress enter) from the Print dialog box.

You have now generated a 7x5, landscape oriented form.


GrafPapr File Option
FILE

syntax:  File

The main menu File option permits printing, printer setup, choice of save options and exiting GRAFPAPR.


GrafPapr Print Option
PRINT

syntax:  File|Print

Selecting this option will display the print dialog box which permits printing the graph currently defined.  Setup of the printer can also be accomplished from this dialog box by selecting the setup push button.


GrafPapr Printer Setup Option
PRINTER SETUP

syntax:  File|Setup

The File|Setup option permits setting up the printer parameters required for your print job.  Factors such as specific printer, portrait/landscape printing, number of copies, etc., may be chosen from within this dialog box.


GrafPapr Saving Settings
SAVE SETTINGS ON EXIT

syntax:  File|Save settings on exit

This option acts as a toggle.  If the option is shown with a check mark beside it, the current parameters that have been selected in the various dialog boxes (except the print and printer setup) will be saved as the current defaults.  If it is not checked, the defaults remain as were defined when GRAFPAPR was launched.


GrafPapr Exit
EXIT

syntax:  File|Exit

This is the standard Windows(tm) exit function.  Selecting it will terminate your GRAFPAPR session, saving your currently selected parameters if the File|Save settings on exit option is checked.


GrafPapr Graph Type
TYPE

syntax:  File

This menu option permits selection of the Linear-Logarithmic or Polar type graphs.


GrafPapr Lin-Log Option
LIN-LOG

syntax: File|Lin-Log

When this option is selected, the Lin-Log Parameters dialog box is presented.

Using this dialog box, the two axis can be independently defined as linear or logarithmic and the major and minor divisions of each can be set (see Procedures for an example of using GRAFPAPR).

By selecting the Change to Polar push-button, the program can be switched to the Polar Parameters dialog box.  If the CANCEL push-button in the Polar Parameters dialog box is selected, the switch does not take place.


GrafPapr Polar Option
POLAR

syntax:  File|Polar

When this option is selected, the Polar Parameters dialog box is presented.

Using this dialog box, the angular displacement can be selected as linear or logarithmic, as can the radial markers.  Each major and minor increments can be selected (see Procedures for an example of using GRAFPAPR).

When choosing the logarithmic angular displacement, angles increase in the standard counter-clockwise direction.

By selecting the Change to Lin-Log push-button, the program can be switched to the Polar Parameters dialog box.  If the CANCEL push button in the Polar Parameters dialog box is selected, the switch does not take place.


GrafPapr Graph Parameters Option
PARAMETERS

syntax:  Parameters

When this menu option is selected, the currently selected graph type Parameters dialog box is presented.  From within the Parameters dialog box, the other type of graph can be selected by choosing the Change to: push-button, or the parameters for the current type can be altered as required.


GrafPapr Help Option
HELP

This option will permit entry into the GRAFPAPR help system.  Sub-menu options include Index, Keyboard, Commands, Procedures and Using Help topics, as well as an About dialog box pop up.


GrafPapr Index Help
INDEX

When this option is selected, the help system displays a list of topics available in the GRAFPAPR help system.  The GRAFPAPR help system will also display the Index when the F1 key is depressed from with in the program.  See the Using Help topic for more information on using the Windows help system.


GrafPapr Help on Keyboard
KEYBOARD

This topic provides information on using the keyboard to generate the necessary commands to use GRAFPAPR.


GrafPapr Help on Commands
COMMANDS

When this topic is selected, the help system presents a graphics facsimile of the menu items available in GRAFPAPR.  Clicking on the graphics rendition of the menu option will bring up a topic relative to that command.


GrafPapr Help on Procedures
PROCEDURES

This topic gives a brief description, in the form of an example, of how to use the GRAFPAPR commands to generate a graph or form.


GrafPapr Help on Help
USING HELP

The Using Help topic provides information on the GRAFPAPR help system and the Windows help system.


GrafPapr Help on About
ABOUT HELP

When this topic is selected, the About dialog box is popped up.  This dialog box provides information on the version number of the program and customer support contact information.


Registration Form
Yes! I want to Register my copy of GRAFPAPR!

(Select File|Print Topic to print this registration form)

Program

Name:	_______________________________

Company:	________________________________________________________________

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Address:	________________________________________________________________

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 City:	_____________________________	State: _________	 Zip: ____________

Phone:	(_____)_______________________	Country: _________________________

Your Version Number? (Use the program's HELP|ABOUT) 	Version	___________

3-1/2" disk 	(___ )	Registration only at  $20.00	___________

5-1/4 disk	(____)	Latest Version on diskette $ 5.00	___________

Total	___________

Enclose a check or money order payable to:

Custom Software Services

P.O. Box 850776

Richardson, Texas 75085-0776 USA

Voice:	214-231-2922	(8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)	CompuServe ID: 72223,466

Fax:	214-231-0713	(6am-10pm Daily)

BBS:	214-231-2765	(2400 bps, 8N1, 24 hrs daily)


This Application and Windows Help
THIS APPLICATION AND WINDOWS(tm) HELP

THIS HELP is an "on-line" documentation supplement for THIS CSS program.  The contents, topic names, keyword search sequences and browse commands can be used to navigate through the documentation.  Depress the F1 key at any CSS PROGRAM help window to receive help on how to use the WINDOWS(tm) help system.

THE FOLLOWING TOPICS ARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PROTECTION!!!

General Interest topics:

Registration Form

Using This Help

Shareware


REGISTRATION

This is a product of Custom Software Services designed to run under Windows(tm).  It is currently being released under the SHAREWARE concept.  However, it is anticipated that the product may soon be available as a commercial item - selling at a much greater price than the registration amount asked for under the SHAREWARE concept.  At that time, the product will no longer be available as SHAREWARE.

As development continues, and until the final commercial version is fully implemented, SHAREWARE registered users will be notified of any significant updates which can be purchased for the  fee specified on the registration form to cover the cost of the computer media and shipping and handling costs.

Registering your copy of the CSS product also entitles you to product support from CSS engineering staff. Additionally, fully registered users (those who have purchased the product computer media prior to the release date of the first commercially available product) will have the opportunity to purchase the first commercially released version for the additional cost of twice the computer media fee shown on the registration form  to cover the cost of the media, shipping and handling, and additional database management costs.  This is a one time offer and will not be valid for subsequent commercial releases of this software.

This product is currently distributed under the SHAREWARE marketing concept.  It is not free software and it has not been released to the public domain.  If the program doesn't meet your needs, you're under no obligation to pay for it.  However, you are not licensed to use the software under the copyright laws until it is registered with the copyright holder.

You may evaluate this product for five days at no charge.  If at the end of that time, you find the product to be a useful addition to your software library, you must become a registered user by sending the registration fee shown on the registration form (registration only) or  a  FULLY registered user by sending the registration fee and latest shareware version on disk media cost (both shown on the registration form) to the address shown on the form.

If you do not decide to register the software, you must dicontinue it's use and destroy all copies in your possession.

If you register, be sure to include your name and address.  Also, indicate which version of the product you are currently using.  Use the Help|About option from the program's Help Menu to determine the version you currently have.

Individuals who become fully registered users by submitting the registration fee and media cost (registration with disk, 3-1/2", high density, 1.44Mb, or 5-1/4" high density, 1.2Mb) will receive the latest version of this product on disk media.  Please specify 3-1/2" or 5-1/4" diskettes.

You can click on the topic Registration Form or this button [image] to access a form that can be printed and mailed in with your registration fee or to determine current registration and media costs.

The SHAREWARE marketing concept can work ONLY if you do your SHARE in supporting the authors of such software by registering your copy of their packages.  Keep SHAREWARE alive by registering your copy of this product immediately!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

This appplication is a copyrighted product of Custom Software Services and all rights therein remain the sole property of Custom Software Services.


USING THIS HELP

For information on using Help, or to find out about moving, scrolling, or sizing windows, press F1 from within any program Help window. This will take you to the Microsoft Windows(tm) Index to Using Help. From there, you can get to Help topics within Microsoft's Help file.

When you want to return to the program Help, close the Windows(tm) Help window and choose the desired topic from the program's Help menu.

From within the program's help system, you can find help in the following ways:

Help Search

1.	Choose the Search button (Alt+S) from the top of the Help window (just below the menu bar).

2.	In the Help Search dialog box, under Search For, type in the term you want Help for.

If the term is indexed in the Help, you will go to that term in the upper list box.

If the term is not indexed, you will go to the closest lexical match instead.

3.	Press Enter or choose the dialog's Search button. You will see a list of 1 or more Help topics in the Topics Found list box.

4.	Scroll through the list to find a specific topic, then press Enter or choose the Go To button to jump to that Help topic.

Help Index

1.	Go to the Help Index and choose the category that best describes the term of interest.

2.	Then traverse Help links through the topics until you find what you are looking for. If the term is documented in the Help system, you should be able to find it within 4 or 5 topics.


CUSTOM SOFTWARE SERVICES

Custom Software Services (CSS)

P. O. Box 850776

Richardson, Texas 75085-0776

 	Phone:	214-231-2922 (08:00-16:30 CT, Mon-Fri)

Fax: 	214-231-0713 (0600-2200 CT, daily)

BBS: 	214-231-2765 (2400 bps, 8N1)

CompuServe ID:	 72223,466

For prompt, complete and friendly support, registered users can contact CSS at the address and/or phone numbers shown above or through CompuServe.

CSS specializes in DOS and Windows(tm) application development.  Services are also available for tutoring, training and consultation on various computer related matters.

Send for our resume' and brochure to the above address.


 SHAREWARE

Shareware is a way of distributing computer software that allows you to try out a program before you purchase it.  It is NOT free software!


 REGISTERED USER

A person who submits the shareware registration fee to the copyright holder, but does not purchase the latest version of the product available on computer media as described in the registration topic of this help file.


 FULLY REGISTERED USER

A person who submits the shareware registration fee to the copyright holder AND purchases the latest version of the product on computer media as described in the registration topic of this help file.


 MENUS

Generally, menus appear in the program as a menu bar across the top of the display or as pop up menus which are displayed as a result of selecting an item from the menu bar.  Several tiers of menus may be available to the user.  A menu item suffixed with a  right pointing triangle indicates another pop-up menu will be displayed when the item is chosen, while ellipses (...) indicate a dialog box results from it's selection.


 DIALOG BOX

A dialog box is a pop up window that permits the user to supply additional information required by the program.  The dialog box can contain edit boxes, list boxes, push buttons, radio buttons and other controls designed to assist in the input of data to the application.


 OK

Clicking or selecting this button in a dialog box, accepts the data displayed by the dialog box.  This may be the default values or values typed/selected by the user.


 CANCEL

Clicking or selecting this button in a dialog box, rejects any changes that might have been made by the user prior to selecting cancel.


 DESCRIPTION

The description usually indicates whether a group (tagged) files or a single file whose name is displayed is to be operated on.


 EDIT BOX

An edit box permits entry and editing of data using the backspace and arrow keys.


list_box
 LIST BOX

A list box contains a list of items which can be selected and the list scrolled using scroll bars.


 PUSH BUTTON

A push button is activated by clicking on the button, or selecting it and then depressing the <ENTER> key. The button gives the illusion of being depressed when the left mouse button is held down.


 RADIO BUTTON

A radio button generally is used in groups.  Each button in a group is exclusive to the other buttons in the group when selected.  In CSS applications, radio buttons are raised diamond shaped symbols which have a black diamond in the center when it is selected.


 ATTRIBUTE BYTE

The file attribute byte indicates the attributes of the file (Volume Label, Directory, Archive, Read Only, System, or Hidden).  These bits can be in any combination, however only certain ones make sense.


Archive Bit
 ARCHIVE

The archive bit of the file attribute byte is set whenever a file has been updated by copying to it, or updating it in it's normal usage.  Usually, the archive bit is reset during a "backup" operation.


 HIDDEN

The hidden bit of the file attribute byte indicates that the file will be hidden from view when doing a directory listing with the DOS command.


 READ ONLY

The read only bit of the file attribute byte, when set, will permit reading of the file only.  Any attempt to write to a file so flagged will result in an error message.


 SYSTEM

When the system bit of the file attribute byte is set, the file is generally used by the system.  IO.SYS is a file so flagged, for example.


 BACKUP

Backup is the operation of archiving files to another location for safe keeping.  This is usually accomplished by some software designed for the purpose (such as DOS's BACKUP command, or a tape archiving program), which reset the archive bit to indicate it has been archived.


 MASK

A name used to match against the items in the list.  This mask normally contains DOS wildcard characters (* and $).


 WILDCARDS

Symbols used by DOS to be replaced by the actual characters in a file name field.


 PATH SPEC

The path spec (path specification) is the full DOS specification, identifying the location, including drive (optionally), and sub-directories of the file.


 DOS

An acronym for Disk Operating System, i.e. MSDOS stands for MicroSoft Disk Operating Systems.  Windows(tm) is a DOS of sorts, but still relies on the underlying DOS for most file operations.


 SCROLLBAR

A bar that appears at the right side and/or bottom of some windows and in some dialog boxes.  The scroll bar contains a scroll arrow at either end and a scroll box that moves within the scroll bar, reflecting your position in a file.  Mouse users click the arrows or drag the scroll box to move forward or backward through the document or list.  Keyboard users use the direction keys to accomplish the same thing.


 WINDOWS

Windows is a registered trademark(tm) of MicroSoft Corporation.


 LANDSCAPE

A term used to indicate that the printed line is parallel to the long edge of the paper.


 PORTRAIT

A term used to indicate that the printed line is parallel to the short edge of the paper.