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- FKEYMAP.COM Ver 1.1 (C) 1986 Hard Times Computing
-
-
- FKEYMAP is a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" utility that makes
- templates for any PC with the 10 function keys on the left side.
- It works with any dot matrix printer that:
-
- 1)Uses IBM or Epson printer codes.
- 2)Supports variable line spacing.
- 3)Supports graphic characters.
-
- Variable line spacing is necessary only if you want a "perfect
- fit" over the function keys. Without the adjustment, the
- keyhole in the template is too long.
-
- The syntax is:
-
- FKEYMAP (ESC2) [filename]
-
- (ESC2) is replaced with the character "y" or "n" (for yes or no)
- depending on whether or not your printer requires an ESC2 to
- activate the line spacing set by ESCA (Most do). This program
- was tested on OKIDATA 92, EPSON FX+ and FX80, all of which
- require the ESC2. It was also tested on a DIABLO (XEROX)
- printer, which turns variable spacing off with an ESC2. If your
- printer is like the OKI/EPSON/IBM variety, replace ESC2 with 'y'
- on the command line. Otherwise (Xerox/Diablo for example), use
- 'n'.
-
- [filename] is optional--add it if you want to edit or print an
- existing template.
-
- The program is menu-driven, and pretty straight-forward. You may
- notice some quirks in the way insert/overstrike works in editing
- portion of the program because text must stay inside the
- boundaries of the keys.
-
- TIP: Many people do not know how to enter graphics characters
- like ╣,░,Σ etc. into their text. Any character with an ASCII
- code higher than 32 (a space) can generally be entered into a
- program by holding down the ALT key and entering the ASCII code
- FROM THE KEYPAD. When the ALT key is released, the character is
- displayed. This works with most programs, like WordPerfect,
- Turbo Pascal, Edlin, and even at a DOS prompt. You can enter
- graphics characters in this program in this manner. ASCII codes
- are listed in the back of the IBM Basic manual.
-
- After you are done constructing your template, cut it out and
- fold the top on the line between the header and the first
- function keys, and slip it on your keyboard!.
-
- A sample template for WordPerfect 4.1 (WP.TEM) and for Lotus
- version 1A (LOTUS1A.TEM) are supplied with the FKEYMAP program.
-
- FKEYMAP VER 1.1 (C) 1986 Hard-Times Computing
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-
- If you pass this utility around (Please do!) distribute it in its
- original form as FKEYMAP.COM and with its document (FKEYMAP.DOC)
- and the two template files (WP.TEM and LOTUS1A.TEM). Thanks.
-
-
- REVISION HISTORY
- ----------------
- VERSION 1.1 - Released September 22, 1986
- Fixed an editing bug in the insert mode.