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- HyperHelper 1.5
-
- Another ShareWare Product:
- Inexpensive software for the rest of us!
- by
- Bryan Flamig
-
-
- HyperHelper is a ShareWare utility that enables you to construct
- custom hypertext help and readme systems.
-
- Files you should have:
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- readme -- This file.
- update -- Summary of new features
- hh.exe -- The hypertext browser.
- hc.exe -- The hypertext compiler.
- hyperhlp.htx -- A sample hypertext file that briefly explains
- what HyperHelper is and how to use it.
- sample.txt -- A sample text file that illustrates how
- hypertext cards are created in HyperHelper.
-
-
- A Brief Description
-
- HyperHelper is a ShareWare utility that is ideal for creating
- custom hypertext help and readme systems on IBM PC's and
- compatibles. HyperHelper differs from other help utilities
- in that it is simple, inexpensive, and takes a minimum of
- resources, yet at the same time provides a way to incorporate
- hypertext into help systems.
-
- You can use HyperHelper to build your own:
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- o hypertext "readme" files
- o hypertext help for application programs
- o hypertext help for programming libraries
- o hypertext references for just about anything!
-
- HyperHelper consists of a hypertext compiler and browser which
- enable you to create and view hypertext files. A hypertext help
- system begins as a text file that contains the information that
- is to be displayed by the browser. In addition, special link
- commands are embedded into this text which specify how you will
- be able to move about the information. The compiler then reads
- this file and translates it into a special hypertext format that
- you can view with the browser. That's all there is to it!
-
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- Getting Started
-
- If you want to begin learning how HyperHelper works, try running
- the hypertext browser by typing:
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- hh hyperhlp
-
- at the DOS prompt. This will invoke the HyperHelper browser and
- display the contents of the hyperhlp.htx file-- a hypertext
- file which explains how to use HyperHelper and briefly tells you
- how you can go about building your own hypertext cards.
-
-
- Try Out the HyperHelper Compiler
-
- After you get a feel for the HyperHelper browser, you'll probably
- want to try out the HyperHelper compiler. For your convenience
- the distribution disk includes a very simple hypertext file,
- called sample.txt, that you can try compiling. You can edit this
- file with your favorite text editor; however, make sure your editor
- has formatting turned off.
-
- To compile sample.txt into a hypertext file that is readable by the
- HyperHelper browser use:
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- hc sample
-
- Note that the .txt extension of the filename is not used. The
- compiler will translate the .txt file into a special format that
- is only readable by the HyperHelper browser. This compiled file
- will be called sample.htx.
-
- Now try browsing through the file sample.htx with the HyperHelper
- browser by typing:
-
- hh sample
-
- You'll probably want to look at sample.txt to see how the various
- HyperHelper commands are used. In addition, you might want to try
- modifying the file in order to try out the commands on your own.
-
-
- Tips on Using HyperHelper
-
- Although space does not allow a full description of the features in
- HyperHelper, the following tips may prove useful while you are
- learning how to use HyperHelper:
-
- 1. If you encounter problems reading the screen with your monochrome
- monitor, try the following option which forces HyperHelper to
- use monochrome attributes:
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- hh -m <hypertext_file>
-
- 2. You can move the HyperHelper window on the screen by holding
- down the Shift key while using the arrow keys. If snow appears
- on the screen when moving the window, try invoking HyperHelper
- with the -s switch at the command-line. This will prevent most
- of the snow. Therefore, if snow appears on the screen use:
-
- hh -s <hypertext_file>
-
- 3. HyperHelper is designed to work in text mode only.
-
- 4. For best performance locate your hypertext files on a hard disk.
-
-
- A Word of Caution
-
- This version of HyperHelper is fully operational, but it DOES NOT
- contain a comprehensive user's guide. Nonetheless, the files
- sample.txt and hyperhlp.htx should give you an adequate idea of
- how HyperHelper works and how to make your own hypertext system.
- If you find HyperHelper useful and decide to register your copy
- of HyperHelper, you will receive the complete printed documentation.
-
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- Registering HyperHelper!
-
- Since HyperHelper is a ShareWare product, you are encouraged to
- experiment with it and share it with your friends as long as the
- following provisions are met:
-
- 1) It is distributed ONLY in its original, unmodified form.
- 2) No fee is charged for copying or distribution without
- permission by the author.
-
- If you find HyperHelper useful, you may register your copy for $20
- in which case you will receive:
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- 1) The latest version of HyperHelper.
- 2) A printed user's guide that explains how to use the
- HyperHelper browser and how to create your own
- hypertext files.
- 3) A memory-resident, context sensitive version of the
- HyperHelper browser.
- 4) An install program which allows you to change the
- colors used by HyperHelper.
-
- To register HyperHelper, fill out the form below and send it along
- with $20 in check, money order, or Visa/MasterCard. Or for
- immediate processing, call the number below and place your order
- using your Visa or MasterCard.
-
-
- Ein Stein's Computers,
- 750 Bridge Street
- Yuba City, CA 95991
- (916) 671-7444
-
-
- __________________________________________________________________
- Name
-
- __________________________________________________________________
- Company Name
-
- __________________________________________________________________
- Address
-
- __________________________________________________________________
- City State Zip
-
- __________________________________________________________________
- Telephone
-
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- Registration Fee: $ _____________
-
- Tax (CA only) : $ _____________
-
- Total Enclosed : $ _____________
-
-
- Method of payment: Check ______ Visa ______ MasterCard ______
-
- Credit Card Number: ______________________________________________
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- Expiration Date: _________________________________________________
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- Signature:________________________________________________________
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