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                          |       Cap2Text      |
                          |  CONFIG and TESTER  |
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                          ( Demonstration  Copy )
     
     
     
          
          
          Capture screen displays directly to disk with
          ASCII or Extended ASCII format
           - all displayable figures interpreted
           - simple background operation
           - customizable features
           - optional WordPerfect output
     
     
     
     
     
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                      Copyright (c) 1993  Odd Creations
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                             ----------------
                             | INTRODUCTION |
                             ----------------
     
     The following files are distributed with Cap2Text.
     
     CAP2TEXT.COM copies displayed screens directly to a document 
                  on disk for later retrieval and editing by a word 
                  processor or text editor.  It is a memory-resident 
                  utility for the IBM PC family of computers.  Once 
                  loaded into memory, 'snap-shots' can be taken during 
                  other programs' operation.
                  Screens are copied to a ASCII or WordPerfect format
                  file.
       TESTER.EXE displays a work-out test pattern for Cap2Text. It
                  displays the extended character set, lines and
                  boxes.  This display can demonstrate and test
                  Cap2Text's abilities.  Type "TESTER" at the DOS
                  prompt, and CAPTURE it.
       CONFIG.EXE configures the operation of Cap2Text.  A menu of the
                  adjustable features is shown, with the current
                  values of each displayed beside it.  A help screen
                  will appear for each item being changed.
       MANUAL.TXT is this manual in ASCII text format, displayed by
                  typing            "TYPE MANUAL.TXT | MORE"
                  printed by typing "COPY MANUAL.TXT PRN".
      INSTALL.EXE installs files and optionally modifies AUTOEXEC.BAT
                  to load Cap2Text into memory at boot-up.
        ORDER.FRM printable order form (type "print order.frm")
     
                             ----------------
                             | INSTALLATION |
                             ----------------
     
     To INSTALL the files, place the distribution diskette into drive
     A (or B) and type "A(or B):INSTALL" [enter].  Follow the on
     screen prompts.  Upon completion, INSTALL will run CONFIG to 
     show and set the operating features.
     
                               - - OR - - -
     
     You may manually install Cap2Text.
     1)   Make a directory on the destination drive.      MD \CAP2TEXT
     
     2)   Copy the files from the distribution diskette to the
          destination drive and directory.      COPY A:*.* C:\CAP2TEXT
          INSTALL.EXE may be deleted.      DEL C:\CAP2TEXT\INSTALL.EXE
     
     3)   Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to add the new directory to
          the PATH statement.  If you wish to always load Cap2Text
          at start-up, add the command line.                C:CAP2TEXT
     
     4)   Change to the new directory.                  CD C:\CAP2TEXT
     
     5)   Run Config to set the operating features.             CONFIG
     
     
     
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                               |  Cap2Text  |
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     Load Cap2Text into memory by typing "Cap2Text" at the DOS prompt,
     or by including the line "Cap2Text.COM" in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
     This may have been done during INSTALL.  As with all memory -
     resident programs, do not load during an application's temporary
     "exit or shell to DOS" process.
     Only 3.5k of system memory will be occupied.
     
     Activate Cap2Text by holding down the [Ctrl] key while you press
     and release the [PRINT SCREEN] key.  If you have changed this 
     'hot-key' using CONFIG, use your new combination.
     The screen will be read, interpreted to ASCII (or WordPerfect)
     format, and written to a file named 'IMAGE.DOC' in the current
     disk's root directory, e.g. C:\IMAGE.DOC.  If you are logged on
     to a diskette, Cap2Text will attempt to write 'IMAGE.DOC' there.
     
     A high beep indicates creation of 'IMAGE.DOC' on the disk.
     A low beep indicates that IMAGE.DOC already exists and the
     current screen is being appended to that same file.
     A medium beep indicates that screen capture is complete.
     
     If WordPerfect format is chosen, documents will be created with
     12 pitch to allow an 80 column screen to fit within a normal
     8 1/2 inch page width.  Margins are set to 1 inch and 1/2 inch.
     This can be altered later within the word processor.
     ASCII format files will have no margins or modifiers.  Using
     WordPerfect output format, the full screen is written as is with
     line and box drawing characters preserved.  Characters displayed
     on the screen with high intensity will receive the bold
     attribute.  Coloured areas of the screen can be assigned any one
     of the WordPerfect attributes.
     
     Unload Cap2Text by retyping its name at the DOS prompt (not
     during an application's temporary "exit or shell to DOS"
     process).  Memory-resident programs must be unloaded in the
     reverse order to which they were loaded.                         

                
                         
     
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                               |  CONFIG  |
                               ------------
     
     Type "CONFIG" at the DOS prompt if you wish to alter any of
     Cap2Text's features.  If CONFIG successfully finds Cap2Text and
     all of its configuration markers, a menu will appear with the
     current settings displayed to the right of each item.  Failure to
     start indicates that the DOS PATH should be changed or you must
     run CONFIG after changing to the directory where the files were
     installed.
     An arrow and high-light bar can be moved using the up and down
     arrow keys.  Pick the item to be changed by pressing [enter].
     Read the help pop-up text and respond to the prompt displayed
     there.  The new setting will be displayed beside the menu when
     complete. 
     Changes will come into effect after loading (or removing and re-
     loading) Cap2Text into memory. 
     
     
                            Config:  Cap2Text's Customizer
     
     +----------------------------------------+
     | Press [ ] [ ] and [ENTER] to change    |
     | -------------------------------------- |
     | Image file format                      |    ASCII
     | Attribute for coloured areas  (WP only)|    NORMAL
     | Normal background colour      (WP only)|    BLACK
     | Language for spelling checker (WP only)|    UK
     | Frame around screens                   |    DOUBLE  =====
     | Hot-key which captures the screen      | -  [Ctrl PRTSC]
     | Save and/or Exit                       |
     +----------------------------------------+
                   +--------------------------------------------+
                   | Hold down one or more of...                |
                   | [Ctrl]  [Alt]  [Left-Shift]  [Right-Shift] |
                   |                                            |
                   | Then press and release another key.        |
                   +--------------------------------------------+
     
                                         +-----------------------------------+
                                         | [Ctrl  PrtSc ]                    |
                                         +-----------------------------------+
     
       NOTE: Not all combinations are allowed in all systems.  Experiment!
     
     This screen was captured in pure ASCII mode.
     In the example above, you may change the Hot-key which captures
     the screen.  Hold down your choice of the four keys listed, while
     you press and release another key.
     
     The 'Save and/or Exit' option allows you to Save the current
     settings, quit without saving, or press any other key to resume
     at the menu.  Config directly modifies Cap2Text.COM with the new
     settings - no need for command line arguments or a configuration
     file.
          
                           --------------------
                           | TROUBLE SHOOTING |
                           --------------------
     
     The PC must be in text mode (modes 2, 3 or 7) for Cap2Text to
     load or activate.  WordPerfect provides a screen capture utility
     called "GRAB" for graphics modes.
     
     Some memory resident programs change interrupt vectors and
     execute only their own alternate interrupt handlers.  Cap2Text
     will execute any previously loaded routine(s) first, then itself.
     Cap2Text should be loaded AFTER network or other memory-resident
     programs.
     
     Hot-keys are combinations of keys having altered meanings.  Many
     BIOSes do not support all possible key combinations.  Further
     still, applications may re-define key combinations at will and
     reset them upon exit.  Cap2Text and CONFIG directly examine the
     Shift, Control and Alt keys and the key's scan code to allow
     combinations not conventionally available.  The [Ctrl]-
     [PrintScreen]
     combination (a DOS function) may cause problems if pressed while
     Cap2Text is not in memory.  An alternate may be desirable.
     Use CONFIG to change this feature.
     
     The output format may be changed to ASCII.  Cap2Text will
     translate the special characters, used for line and box drawing,
     to typewriter characters which can be sent directly to a printer.

     The screens may be captured to one of 3 formats.
     ASCII will translate the special characters used for lines and
     boxes to typewriter characters which can be printed on any printer.
     Extended ASCII will maintain line, box and special characters as 
     seen on the screen.  However, many printers will not print these 
     characters properly, unless they are in IBM mode.
     Some applications cannot directly import them as seen.
     WordPerfect will retain special characters, bold text and shaded 
     areas in its own format.



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                       |   from  Odd Creations   |
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               $12.00 (Can).
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                lock and auto time-out lockup if inactive.
                User friendly, secure and easily customized.
                $24.00 (Can).
     
                          -----------------------
                          | SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS |
                          -----------------------
     
     Any IBM PC or compatible with DOS 2.0 or above.  Approximately
     3.5 kbytes of memory are consumed by Cap2Text.  Monitors must be in
     text mode during program load and screen Cap2Text. MDA, HERCULES,
     CGA, EGA and VGA screens may be used.
     
     
     
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                           | LICENSE AGREEMENT |
                           ---------------------
     
     Odd Creations grants you a nonexclusive license to use this
     DEMONSTRATION COPY of CAP2TEXT, CONFIG and TESTER for trial
     and evaluation purposes.  Beyond  3  months use,  you must
     either register with Odd Creations ( and receive the latest
     version with printed manual ) or discontinue use.
     The enclosed ORDER.FRM should be sent with full payment.
     Vendors and distributors are welcome to copy the DEMONSTRATION
     VERSION files, charging no more than a small distribution fee.
     
     You may NOT alter these programs or documentation.
     
     
     
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                           | LIMITED WARRANTY |
                           --------------------
     
     Odd Creations warrants the diskette to be free from defects and
     faulty workmanship under normal use for 60 days after the date of
     purchase. Return the faulty diskette to Odd Creations for
     replacement.
     Odd Creations is not liable for any direct, incidental, or 
     consequential loss or damages arising from use of the program or
     errors in publication.  Odd Creations disclaims any implied
     warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular
     purpose.
     
     IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Inc.
     WordPerfect is a trademark of WordPerfect Inc.
     
     
     

                       
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                         Thornhill, Ont.  L4J 7X1 
                        

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