*GENERAL HELP

ABOUT THIS VERSION (V3.57) ...
     - Add PEEL22CV10A+ APEEL and programming support.
     - Fix PEEL22CV10A programming bug.
     - Add Test Vector enable/disable switch (Setup Menu). Note: The test
       vector failures for the high speed PEEL devices may be due to noise.

THE "MAIN MENU"
  Once the PEEL Development Software is booted-up, the first screen to
  appear (after the initialization and sign-on messages) will be the
  "Main Menu". This main menu is divided into three sections:
  DEVICE:  controls operations such as Program, Load, Verify, Test, and
           other Auxiliary commands. These commands pertain to the device
           programmer module and are only available in the PEEL Development
           System.
  JEDEC FILE:  controls operations such as Read from disk, Write to disk,
               COM transmit/receive, Display/print, Translate and Check sum.
  UTILITIES:  includes Help, Setup, File, Edit, VT Emulator, DOS Command,
              and Quit to DOS.

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COMMAND SELECTION
  To select a command from the main menu, simply press the capital letter
  that corresponds to its adjacent command word. Some commands will have
  secondary command menus which must be followed to complete the original
  command.

EXITING AND RE-ENTERING THE SOFTWARE
  Exiting the PEEL Development Software is done from the main menu by
  pressing "Q" for "Quit to DOS". Doing this will cause a prompt to appear
  asking you to confirm your wish to quit. If confirmed, the software will
  exit and the DOS prompt will appear.

  To re-enter the software from DOS, simply type "PEEL" followed by the
  ENTER key. Pressing the ENTER key twice will allow you to bypass the
  boot-up messages. If you move the software to another computer, you must
  re-initialize the software again.



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*LOAD HELP


L = Load              Enters Load mode.


       L = Load device - Loads the contents of the currently
           selected PLD (i.e., PEEL, PAL, FPLA, EEPLD or EPLD)
           into memory. Checksum is calculated and updated.

           Note: To select another PLD to be loaded, please
           press any key other than "L".










*PROGRAM HELP


P = Program           Erases, programs, verifies and tests
                      (if test vectors are provided in the
                      JEDEC file) the PEEL device to the
                      contents of memory.















*VERIFY HELP


V = Verify            Verifies the PLD to the contents of
                      memory.

















*TEST HELP


T = Test              Selects the test vector menu for
                      executing test vectors supplied
                      in JEDEC File.


       T = Test vectors         -  Normal testing.
       S = Single step vectors  -  Allows single stepping of
                                   test vectors.
       L = Loop vectors         -  Loops vectors specified by
                                   Begin/End.
       D = Display vectors      -  Turns ON/OFF screen display
                                   of vectors.
       B = set Begin vector [1] -  Begins test from vector
                                   number 1.
       E = set End vector [666] -  Ends test at vector number
                                   666 (maximum).


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Note:  A Test Vector failure is indicated by a "!", "?", or "#".

       A "!" indicates that a LOW is sensed on the pin. A HIGH
       test vector is expected.

       A "?" indicates that a HIGH is sensed on the pin. A LOW
       test vector is expected.

       A "#" indicates that the pin is not at HIGH IMPEDANCE.


       C = Capture              -  Senses or "captures" the
                                   output levels resulting from
                                   your specified input test
                                   vectors. Output test vectors
                                   with an X (don't care) will
                                   be captured.


*U AUXILIARY HELP


U = aUxiliary         Selects the menu of secondary functions/
                      commands that are auxiliary to selected
                      device.

       S = Secure               -  Sets security bit.
       A = Auto-secure          -  Automatically sets security
                                   bit when programmed.
       B = Spacebar             -  Sets spacebar to repeat the
                                   last command.
       V = Verify-secure        -  Verifies if the device is
                                   secured.
       E = Erase all            -  Global erase (all "1"s).
       W = Write all            -  Global write (all "0"s).
       R = Read signature word  -  Reads the signature word
                                   from the device.
       P = Program signature    -  Programs the signature word
           word                    of the device. Checksum is
                                   updated.

*READ HELP


R = Read              Allows you to select a JEDEC file to
    from disk         be read from disk to memory. The
                      checksum is updated.

       File           For a description of the options,
       Selection      please QUIT to return to the main
       Options        screen menu and press "H" (for Help).
                      Then, press "O" (for Options).

       To read a file from disk:
                 (1)  Use the right, left, up and down
                      arrow keys to select a file within
                      the list. The current file selected
                      is highlighted.
                 (2)  Press the ENTER key to execute the
                      selection.


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       After reading in the JEDEC file, the PEEL software
       prompts you to select the PLD type specific to the
       JEDEC file. Example:
                The file selected is R8CNTR.JED (written for
                PAL16R8). The PLD type to be selected should
                be PAL16R8 (also choose the manufacturer to
                be used).

       If a mistake was made in selecting the PLD type, you
       can read the JEDEC file again, or do the following:
            1)  press "L" for Load at the main screen menu.
            2)  press the SPACEBAR key.
            3)  select the correct PLD type (device type,
                manufacturer, etc.).
            4)  press "Q" for Quit when the software prompts
                you to load a device. Reminder: If you press
                "L" instead of "Q", the software will start
                the loading command. This will change the data
                in the data buffer.

*WRITE HELP


W = Write to disk     Allows a JEDEC file to be written from
                      memory to disk. Filename and checksum
                      are updated.

       File           For a description of the options,
       Selection      please QUIT to return to the main
       Options        screen menu and press "H" (for Help).
                      Then, press "O" (for Options).

       To write a file to disk:
                 (1)  Press W to allow insertion of filename.
                 (2)  Then, press ENTER to execute the
                      command.

                 (The above instructions should be displayed
                  on the top left corner of the screen).


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       The format for the filename is:

       filename.JED       where filename can be a maximum
                          of 8 characters. The file extension
                          .JED is necessary to differentiate
                          from the translated file which uses
                          the .JEX extension.












*COM HELP


C = COM transmit/     Allows a JEDEC file to be transmitted or
        receive       received to or from the COM port.

       C = Com port  - toggles COM port between COM1 and COM2.
       B = Baudrate  - selects baudrates ranging from 110 to 9600.
       D = Data bits - toggles data bits between 7 and 8.
       S = Stop bits - toggles stop bits between 1 and 2.
       P = Parity    - selects EVEN, ODD or NONE.
       T = Timeout   - selects timeout (in seconds) for transmission
                       or reception.

       X = Transmit  - sends the JEDEC file from the RAM memory to the
                       COM port. You must ensure that the device type
                       and family are specified correctly.
       R = Receive   - receives the JEDEC file from the COM port to the
                       RAM memory. After successful reception, you are
                       prompted for the device type and family.


*DISPLAY HELP


D = Display/print     Allows displaying or printing of the
                      contents in the memory.

















*XLATE HELP


X = Translate         Enters Translate mode which allows
                      translation of a JEDEC file from
                      memory or disk. The translated file is
                      automatically saved to disk with the
                      same filename but a .JEX extension.

       D = translate Device loaded in memory
                - Translates the contents of the memory to the PEEL
                  JEDEC format. A device must be loaded, or a JEDEC
                  file read in prior to entering the translate mode.

       F = translate File in disk
                - Translates a JEDEC file from disk to the PEEL
                  JEDEC format. A JEDEC file READ is not necessary
                  prior to entering the translate mode. You will
                  will be able to select a file from a file
                  selection menu in this mode.

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                File Selection    For a description of the
                Options           options, please QUIT to
                                  return to the main screen
                                  menu and press "H" (for Help).
                                  Then, press "O" (for Options).














*K CHECKSUM HELP


K = checK sum         Shows the current check sum calculated
                      by last read or write of a file or by
                      loading a PLD. A manual checksum can
                      also be invoked by typing "K".















*HELP HELP


H = Help              Lists the basic operation of each
                      command.

















*SETUP HELP


S = Setup             Allows mode settings of color, sound,
                      display (during Read, Translate, or
                      APEEL), sort, timer, etc.

      C = Color mode is ON/OFF - Toggles the color mode ON/OFF.
      S = Sound mode is ON/OFF - Toggles the sound mode ON/OFF.
      B = Brief mode is ON/OFF - Toggles the brief mode ON/OFF.
                                 When this mode is ON, the file
                                 being read or translated will
                                 not be displayed on the screen
                                 This will speed up the reading
                                 or translating process.
      D = Directory sort is    - Toggles the sort mode ON/OFF.
          ON/OFF                 This sort mode (when ON) is
                                 implemented prior to selecting
                                 a file.
      T = Timer is ON/OFF      - Toggles the stop watch ON/OFF.

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      V = Vector trace is ON/OFF - Toggles the simulation trace
                                   mode ON/OFF. When this mode is
                                   ON, the simulation trace will
                                   be displayed on the screen.
      A = APEEL output file mode - Toggles the generation of the
          is ON/OFF                APEEL output file (filename.OUT)
                                   ON/OFF.
      F = Fault Grade is ON/OFF  - Toggles the fault grade mode
                                   ON/OFF. Fault grade will only
                                   be allowed if there are no
                                   errors in the simulation.
      R = Reset Program Counter  - Clears the counter.
      P = Printer port is LPT1   - allows selection of printer
                                   port (LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3).
      E = Test Vector is enabled - Enables (default) or disables
                                   test vector implementation.



*FILE HELP


F = File              Allows subdirectories to be created or removed,
                      and files to be renamed or erased.

       C = Create directory - creates a new directory.
       R = Remove directory - removes a directory.
       N = reName file      - renames a file to a new filename.
       E = Erase file       - erases a file.

       File           For a description of the options, please QUIT to
       Selection      return to the main screen menu and press "H"
       Options        (for Help). Then, press "O" (for Options).


       Note: For the Remove directory, rename file or erase file function,
             move the cursor to selected directory or file and then press
             R, N or E to execute the function. This procedure reduces the
             amount of typing necessary to enter the directory or file name.


*EDIT HELP


E = Edit              Allows selection of a file and then
                      enters a WordStar(TM)-like editor with
                      pulldown menus. Follow the instructions
                      displayed on the upper-right of the screen
                      and/or reference the PEEL manual.

                      File Selection   For a description of
                      Options          the options, please
                                       QUIT to return to the
                                       main screen menu and
                                       press "H" (for Help).
                                       Then, press "O" (for
                                       Options).

IMPORTANT NOTE: The editor files are located on the Applications
                disk. These files must be on the drive B disk when
                using the "dual floppy system mode".


*APEEL HELP


A = APEEL             The "APEEL" command is a boolean
                      logic assembler. Its features are:

                        * Support for advance features of
                          PEEL devices.

                        * ABEL(tm)-like sum-of-product
                          equations input.

                        * ABEL(tm)-like macro cell
                          pin declaration.

                        * Logic simulation.

                        * Fault grading (optional).



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       File Selection        For a description of the options,
       Options               please QUIT to return to the main
                             screen menu and press "H" (for Help).
                             Then, press "O" (for Options).













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*Z VT Emulation HELP


Z = VT Emulation      Allows video terminal emulation to be performed.
                      Select the proper COM configuration.


       C = Com port  - toggles COM port between COM1 and COM2.
       B = Baudrate  - selects baudrates ranging from 110 to 9600.
       D = Data bits - toggles data bits between 7 and 8.
       S = Stop bits - toggles stop bits between 1 and 2.
       P = Parity    - selects EVEN, ODD or NONE.

       T = Terminal  - Starts the video terminal emulation.
           Emulation

       Note: Press Esc to abort terminal emulation and return to the
             main menu.




*O DOS HELP


D = DOS              Enters the DOS shell. The JEDEC file which was read
    Command          into the memory prior to executing this command is
                     undisturbed.

                     Note: In order for the DOS commands to function, you
                           must have a method of accessing the COMMAND.COM
                           file. The two methods which can be used are:

                              (1)  Hard-disk system only:  Using the PATH
                                   environment variable in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
                                   file. Example:
                                              PATH=C:\;C:\DOS

                              (2)  Copying the COMMAND.COM file into the
                                   PEEL directory. For dual-floppy system,
                                   you must copy the COMMAND.COM file into
                                   the PEEL Development Software System
                                   diskette (Disk 1).

*QUIT HELP


Q = Quit              Exits program to DOS.
    to DOS

















*OPTIONS HELP


File Selection        These options allows you to select the
Options               disk drive number and directory, or
                      file mask in the file selection menu.


D = Drive             Allows selection of the disk drive
                      number.

                      Examples:
                      [a:]  selects drive A

                      [C:]  selects drive C
                            (usually hard disk)





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I = dIrectory         Selects the disk drive directory.

                      Examples:
                      [\]      selects the root directory

                      [\PEEL]  selects the PEEL directory


Note: Below is an alternative method for selecting the directory.
      Each sub-directories is preceded by a "/". The directory or
      sub-directory can be selected by moving the cursor to it
      and pressing the ENTER key.

               /.         go to root directory
               /..        go to directory immediately
                          above the current one
               /FILES     go to sub-directory "FILES"

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M = Mask              Allows further specification of the
                      file types to be displayed from the
                      current path selected. A "*" character
                      can be used as a "wild card" allowing
                      any characters to be accepted.

                      Examples:
                      [*.JED]  shows only those files with
                               an extension of .JED

                      [*.JE*]  shows only those files with
                               an extension of .JED, .JEX,
                               etc.

                      [*.*]    shows all files



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Q = Quit to           Returns to the main screen menu.
    last menu

















