MainMenuHelp
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   Use FILE for operations involving menu data files, 
   such as creating a new file, loading a different 
   file, getting a directory, changing file levels, 
   etc. 
 
   Use RECORDS for most operations on menu data re-
   cords, such as deleting, adding, changing records. 

   Use MACROS to set up or print the macro strings to 
   be associated with the function keys. 

   Use SETUP to change the parameters of the Menu-
   Matic or this installation program. 

   Use AUTO EXEC to change or print the settings of 
   the menu options you wish to have executed at 
   designated times. 

   REGISTER appears only if you do not have the proper 
   registration code on the command line when running 
   this program.  Check your Menu-Matic manual for the 
   proper command code and instructions on use. 

   Use EXIT to quit the program and save all records
   and settings, or to SHELL TO DOS.
HelpAuto
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  To exit and save the changes you have made, use the 
  F4 key.

  If you do not want to save your changes, hit F5 key 
  and say that you are sure when prompted.

  If you want to see a DIRECTORY, use the F2 key.  You
  can move through the directory with arrow keys.
  Hit Esc to remove it.

  In the FREQUENCY field, enter -D- for DAILY, -W- for
  WEEKLY, -M- for MONTHLY, -O- for ONE TIME.  Any other
  character, or a blank space stops the AUTO Execute. 

  In the DAYS field, place a -Y- in the days of the   
  week that the function should execute.  The first day
  is Sunday.  To execute on Sunday and Tuesday every  
  week, the field should look like this: YNYNNNN.     

  In the DATE field, enter the date upon which the    
  function should execute.  If it is to execute monthly
  then only the day of the month is relevant.  If it is
  to execute one time only, then the month and the year
  are relevant also.

  In the TIME field, enter the time of day that the   
  function should execute.  This field must be com-   
  pleted or the function will not execute.  Only the  
  hour and minute are necessary.  Enter this field in 
  in 24 hr. format.  For instance, 11:15 p.m. would be
  entered as 23:15.

  To MOVE DOWN OR UP IN A COLUMN USE THE ARROW KEYS.  
  To MOVE OVER IN A ROW, use the -Enter- Key.  TO MOVE
  BACKWARDS IN A ROW, use the -Esc- Key.
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   OPEN loads a menu data file which have previously
   created. A window opens with the names of all the
   files in the current directory with the extension
   ".MNU". You choose one of these files to work with. 

   NEW creates a new, blank menu data file.  Type in a
   valid DOS file name of up to 8 characters.  The
   extension ".MNU" is automatically added to the file.

   Use PRINT to print out your menu files.  You may
   print EVERYTHING, the LEVEL you are on, a sel- 
   ected RANGE, or an OVERVIEW, which shows you the
   overall structure of your system.  Output is   
   sent to the device you have chosen under SETUP 
   as the Output Device.

   TOP LEVEL is the level of the menu choices which
   are displayed on the first screen in the menu pro-
   gram.  These choices can either be executed them-
   selves, or they can be LINKED OPTIONS, i.e.,
   choices which bring up sub-menus.  In order to
   designate an option as a LINKED OPTION, place a  
   dash '-' as the first character of the name.     

   LINKED LEVEL is the level of the sub-menus.  These
   are attached or linked to top-level options.     
   These options are directly executed by the Menu- 
   Matic.

   Use DIRECTORY to see a directory of your disk.  You
   may specify wildcards and a path if you wish.  The
   default is to show all files (*.*).

   ABOUT tells a little bit about the Menu-Matic. 
   Yet, it is not merely a vanity added for no good
   reason.  It also lists the size of the MENUMATC.EXE
   file and the MENUINST.EXE file.  If the sizes listed
   do not match your copies, then the files may have
   been tampered with.
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   Use ADD to add new choices to the main level or
   the linked level.  You may have up to 16 choices
   on the main level, and 5 choices in each of the
   sub-menus.

   Use CHANGE to change existing menu choices, at 
   either the main level or linked level.

   Use DELETE to delete menu choices.  This marks 
   records to be deleted at the end of the session.
   If you do not exit normally, they will not be
   properly deleted.  After marking a record in
   this way, you may go back and salvage it by re-
   storing the original name.  Be careful when de-
   leting linked options, however, since this de- 
   letes all sub-menu options also, and is irrevo-
   cable, once you confirm your intent to do it.  

   Use XCHANGE to change the placement of the op-
   tions at the main menu level.  This is not     
   available for sub-menu options.

   GLOBAL REPLACE changes a string throughout an
   entire menu data file (.MNU).  This is helpful
   in many circumstances.  For example, you might
   purchase a new hard drive, and put all files
   which were on your C: drive onto your D: drive.
   You could use global replace to change 'C:' to
   'D:' throughout the whole menu data file.
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   EDIT edits and PRINT prints to the device which
   you have specified under SETUP as the Output   
   Device.  C'est simple, n'est-ce pas?
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   RETURN TO specifies which menu data file
   should be loaded upon return to Menu-Matic.  By
   default, the last data file in use is loaded, but
   you can return to a different file if you wish.

   OUTPUT TO is where you want the Menu Installation
   program to output PRINT's.  This parameter does
   not affect the Menu-Matic main program (it doesn't
   print anything!).

   System MESSAGE is the text that you want to be
   displayed on the third line of the Menu-Matic. 
   The default message is 'Copyright 1992, BC Enter-
   prises'.  You might prefer to have your company
   name or some other message.  The message may be up
   to 50 characters in length.

   PASSWORD sets a general password for the system. 
   You can set a password for each option but since
   this would be tedious if you wanted to protect all
   options, this one password will do the trick. 
   Place a '+' sign as the first character of the
   option (second character if you already have the
   '-' character to mark something as a linked
   option).
  
   SCREEN BLANK OPTIONS lets you control many aspects
   of screen blanking and restoring.
  
   COLORS lets you choose pretty colors for the Menu-
   Matic screens.  Sorry, the Menu Installation
   Program (the one you are using right now) colors
   are writ in stone.  But, if people express an
   interest, we will probably allow you to set these
   colors in a later version.

   OTHER SETUPS lets you specify settings for a
   number of other little options.
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   Shell to DOS puts you back out at the system   
   prompt while keeping the Menu Installation pro- 
   gram in memory.  Type EXIT at the prompt to re-
   return to the program.

   EXIT writes all files and ends the program.    
Register:
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  WHY? gives you the Top 10 Reasons to register the 
  Menu-Matic program. 

  HOW? counsels you on various aspects of registration 
  (like if you want to register using South Korean 
  currency, or you want to trade registration for 
  Russian vodka). 
 
  REGISTER is a convenient way to print out a 
  registration form. 
Why?:
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  *** Top 10 Reasons to Register Menu-Matic 4.7 ***
 
  1.  You'll receive a handsome printed manual, which 
      may even be multi-colored, with a high-gloss 
      finish (sunglasses not included).  I think that 
      the manual is suitable for framing, but please 
      consult your wall furnishings advisor before 
      doing any drastic remodeling. 
 
  2.  You'll feel better for doing it.  You know you 
      are an honest person, and I know you are an hon-
      est person.  That's why this software is not 
      crippled in any way.  Since you know that regis-
      tering is the right thing to do, and since you 
      know you will have to do it eventually, why not 
      register TODAY??!!!?? 

  3.  Menu-Matic is a great value.  Especially for a 
      business, it will really increase productivity. 
      If you think that this program is over-priced, 
      then send what you think it is worth.  (Although, 
      if you think it is worth less than a dollar, 
      please include a couple of stamps to help offset 
      our mailing costs.) 

  4.  You'll receive the latest copy of the software 
      and also upgrade notices.  Knowing that you have 
      the latest version, you won't have to stay up 
      nights worrying. 

  5.  You'll receive top-notch technical support. (All 
      right, I admit, this is a pseudo-reason, since we 
      give top-notch technical support to everybody, 
      not just registered users.  But won't you feel 
      guilty calling if you aren't registered?) 

  6.  You will find out first about all the other great 
      software produced by BC Enterprises.  By the way, 
      we currently offer some great educational 
      software in both Windows and DOS versions.  We 
      also have some superb dBASE utilities.  Ask for 
      free evaluation copies when you register. 

  7.  Did I mention it is the right thing to do?

  8.  You'll get to tell us what you want to see in the 
      next version.  Most of the new features in this 
      version were suggested by our users. 

  9.  It really does make a difference to a real person 
      -- me!  Do you know the anguish of checking your 
      mailbox and having NO MAIL IN IT?  I do.  Do you 
      know the pain of saying to your wife, "Honey, 
      let's stop by the post office," and she says, 
      "What for?"  Oh, sharper than a rapier blade! 

  10. If you are covered by the mandatory evaluation 
      limit, then using this software past that would 
      constitute copyright violation, which is a 
      federal crime.  Hey, don't blame me, I don't make 
      the rules.  But if you end up on one of those 
      late night 'true crime' shows, don't say I didn't 
      warn you. 
How?:
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   Registering Menu-Matic is easy.  Just use the pull-
   down menu option 'Register'.  You simply enter your
   name and address and some other information on an
   order form and then print out the form on your
   printer.  Then, write a check or get a money order
   for the required amount, and send it with the order
   form.  We will bill corporations, government agen-
   cies and educational institutions. 

   Foreign orders, including Canada, require postal
   money orders or checks drawn on U.S. banks.  We are
   working on establishing agents in many different
   countries, so you may want to call us at (703)
   635-9998 to see if we have secured an agent in your
   country.

   We are working on being able to accept credit card
   orders, and may be able to do so by the time you
   read this.  Please call us at (703) 635-9998 if want
   to order by credit card.  Also, please call if you
   need site license information, bundling information,
   or resale information.

   We try to ship within 48 hrs. of receiving your
   order.  If you want a copy of the program immedi-
   ately, try your local software outlet, which may
   carry this program.  I recommend Software Etc.
   or Egghead Software.

   If you have any trouble registering, please call.
   We will find a way to help you.  Believe me!
helpdata1
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  Use arrow keys to move up and down between fields.  

  To EXIT AND SAVE the changes you have made, use the 
  F4 function key. 

  If you do NOT WANT TO SAVE your changes, hit F5     
  and say that you are sure when prompted. 

  To view a DIRECTORY, hit the F2 function key, then  
  give a path when prompted.  Once the directory comes 
  up, you may use arrow keys to select a file.  When  
  you hit -Enter- the file name will be copied into the 
  data entry screen.  Otherwise, remove the directory 
  by hitting -Esc-. 

  AUTO GENERATE searches for a file name which you
  input. The file name you give must be complete, IN- 
  CLUDING EXTENSIONS such as '.EXE' or '.COM'.  You   
  must then specify which drive the program is on (just 
  hit -Enter- if it is on the current drive).  The pro-
  gram then searches for your file.  If it finds your 
  file it will write the data entry record for the Menu-
  Matic. It will include an Option Name if it knows the 
  name of the program you are searching for. 

  F6 will RUN THE BATCH FILE created by the current 
  data entry record.  It should work properly if Menu 
  Installation program is in the same directory as 
  your Menu-Matic. 

  F7 DELETES THE CURRENT LINE and moves the following 
  'Command #' lines up.  It does not affect the De-
  scription line or the Password line.  If entered from
  the Option Name line, it deletes that line but does
  not move the others up.  

  F8 INSERTS A LINE AT THE CURRENT LINE and moves all 
  following lines down.  It has no effect if entered  
  from the Option Name lines and it does not affect the
  Description line or the Password Line.  Command 10 is
  lost.

  F9 SHOWS YOU DOS COMMANDS which you can paste into
  your menu record.  Commands through DOS 5 are in-
  cluded, but you may or may not have all commands in
  your version of DOS.
  
  ACTIVE KEYS AND KEY COMBINATIONS

     Arrow keys: Up, Down, Left, Right
    Ctrl Arrows: Word Left, Word Right
     Home & End: First or Last Character of Line
    PgUp & PgDn: First or Last Data Entry Line
            Ins: Toggle Insert Mode on and Off
       Ctrl-End: Erase from cursor to end of Line

  SPECIAL CHARACTERS

  Menu-Matic uses some special characters to perform 
  certain functions.  YOU CAN SET UP PERFECTLY WORKABLE 
  MENUS WITHOUT EVER USING ONE OF THESE SPECIAL 
  CHARACTERS.  However they will increase 
  functionality. 

  -  First character of option name denotes that this
     option BRINGS UP A SUB-MENU

  +  First (or second, if used with "-") character of an
     option name denotes PASSWORD PROTECTION

  *  First character of a Command 1-10 line denotes that
     this option ALLOWS FURTHER PARAMETERS WHEN EXECUTED

  "  Used in conjunction with the "*" to GIVE A PROMPT
     TO THE USER when entering a run-time parameter

  #  Used as the first character of Command 1, loads a
     new MENU DATA FILE

  %  Used as the first character of Command 1, loads a
     text file into the Menu-Matic View window
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  To exit and save the changes you have made, use the 
  F4 key.

  If you do not want to save your changes, hit F5 key 
  and say that you are sure when prompted.

  If you want to see a DIRECTORY, use the F2 key.  You
  can move through the directory with arrow keys and  
  pick a file name to be inserted in the macro if you 
  choose.  Otherwise, just hit Esc to remove it.

  MACROS MAY BE UP TO FIFTEEN CHARACTERS LONG.
  They consist only of printable characters,
  i.e., you can't use function keys, or other
  special keys.

  Use the <!> character to signify a CARRIAGE
  RETURN.  Example: 1Emyfile!  Picks option 1
  submenu choice E, parameter myfile, and return.

  ACTIVE KEYS AND KEY COMBINATIONS

     Arrow keys: Up, Down, Left, Right
    Ctrl Arrows: Word Left, Word Right
     Home & End: First or Last Character of Line
    PgUp & PgDn: First or Last Data Entry Line
            Ins: Toggle Insert Mode on and Off
       Ctrl-End: Erase from cursor to end of Line
HelpSetups:
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  WINDOWS lets you specify what kind of windows you
  want.  Exploding windows grow on the screen when
  they come up.  Mild windows simply appear.

  USAGE TRACKING writes a file which tells you
  what options you picked and how long you worked
  in them.  You may track by each day in lots of
  little files, or cumulatively in one big file.

  DISPLAY DATE AND TIME lets you specify whether you
  want these items displayed on the menu or not. 
  The setting of this has no effect on screen
  blanking or on automatic execution of menu items
  at preset times.

  DATE FORMAT lets you pick from 5 different date
  display formats.  All major U.S. and foreign date
  formats are supported.
 
  TIME FORMAT lets you decide whether you want a 24
  hr. or a 12 hr. clock.  This is mainly for the
  convenience of foreign users.

  PASSWORD ALL lets you require a password to
  choose any option from the menu, whether you have
  used the '+' sign or not.  You can give every
  option its own password if you like.  If any
  option does not have its own password, the system
  password is used.

  RESTORE SCREEN ON EXIT tells the Menu-Matic to
  restore the previous screen after you choose an
  option and exit from the menu.  Otherwise, the
  screen will simply be cleared.
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  BLANK SCREEN lets you decide whether you want the
  screen blanking feature of the Menu-Matic enabled
  or disabled.  If it is disabled, the Menu screen
  will remain up all the time you are in the menu.

  SECONDS TO BLANK lets you decide how long a time
  of inactivity should elapse before the menu is
  cleared off the screen.  Obviously, if you have
  disabled screen blanking, this has no effect.

  MESSAGE ON BLANK tells the program what message
  to when the screen is blanked.  This lets you
  (and everyone else) know that your computer is
  on and running, so it won't accidentally be
  turned off.  You can also set this directly from
  the menu program.

  PROGRAM ON BLANK lets you specify a program to
  run when the screen blanks.  There are lots of
  interesting graphics programs you might use, in-
  cluding 2 furnished with Menu-Matic (KALEID and
  TUNNEL).  You can, however, specify any program
  you want, not just a graphics program.  This can
  also be set directly from the menu program.

  DEFAULT ACTION tells the menu program whether to
  run a program or show a message when the screen
  automatically blanks.

  PASSWORD RESTORE lets you specify whether a
  password will be required to restore the screen
  after it blanks.

  DISABLE WARM BOOT lets you decide whether to
  allow the computer to be rebooted when the
  screen is blanked.  If you choose to disable
  warm boot, then the Ctrl-Alt-Del key combination
  will be disabled during screen blank.  NOTE:
  This does not work if you run an outside program
  after the screen blanks.
RegHelp:
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  This is all pretty straightforward.  You have two
  full address lines to work with, so even if you are 
  outside the U.S., your address should fit.

  Disk size required is 3 1/2 or 5 1/4, but you just 
  need to enter '3' or '5'.

  If you are ordering over 15 copies, please contact us 
  and we can work out a site license with handsome 
  discounts.

  Your P.O. # is, of course, entirely optional.
