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{MAIN ------------------ USING QUIKMENU III ------------------ Once your menu has been created, you can activate any program simply by pressing the speed key assigned to its icon or by clicking the icon with your mouse. For example, press A to activate the "A=Read Me" icon. At the top of the screen are several command buttons used to control various aspects of QuikMenu. To activate a command button using the keyboard, hold down the ALT key and press the underlined letter inside the desired command button. For example: press ALT/I to activate the Info button. To activate a command button using the mouse, place the mouse pointer over the desired command and click the left or right mouse button. Context-sensitive help can be obtained at any time by pressing F1. Use the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to view the help information. To exit the help screen, press ESC or select the Done command button (ALT/D). Info (ALT/I) The Info option displays copyright and version information about this copy of QuikMenu III. Load (ALT/L) This option allows you to load existing menus and create new ones. The Load command is initially hidden (see the chapter on Modifying The Menu in your QuikMenu III User's Guide for more information). Modify (ALT/M) The Modify command allows you to change the menu, including adding programs, setting passwords, changing page titles, screen colors, etc. Page (ALT/P) Selecting this option displays a dialog box containing a list of page titles for all the pages you've created so far. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to reach the page title you want to view and press ENTER. You may also select a page by clicking on its title with the mouse. Use these buttons to display the previous () or next () page in the menu. You can also move between menu pages by pressing PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME and END. DOS (ALT/O) The DOS command allows you to temporarily leave QuikMenu and perform DOS functions. Once you complete your DOS chores, return to QuikMenu by typing EXIT at any DOS prompt. File (ALT/F) The File command lets you use QuikMenu's File Manager to perform an array of DOS file management functions. Utility (ALT/U) This command provides access to the built-in Calculator, Calendar, PhoneBook, Time Log and, on networks, Electronic Mail. Exit (ALT/X) The Exit command leaves the QuikMenu environment completely and places you at the DOS prompt (C:\). Help (F1) Selecting this option displays the help screen you are reading now. } {MODIFY ------------------ MODIFYING THE MENU ------------------ The Modify command is used to add, edit, copy, move, size or delete QuikMenu icons. In this mode you may also change page titles, assign passwords, edit and create icon images, and change the initial menu setup. Add (ALT/D) Use this option to add new icons to your menu. Edit (ALT/E) The Edit option allows you to change the appearance and behavior of an existing icon. Copy (ALT/C) Use the Copy command to make a duplicate of an existing icon. Hold down the SHIFT key while selecting the Copy command to copy style settings from one icon to another. Move (ALT/M) The Move command allows you to change the position of an existing icon. You can also move an icon simply by typing the icon's speed key or by clicking the icon with the mouse. Size (ALT/Z) The Size option lets you change the dimensions of an icon. Only icons with visible borders can be sized. Remember, QuikMenu won't allow you to size the icon smaller than the space needed to display the icon's text. Delete (ALT/L) Use the Delete command to remove unwanted icons from your menu. Title (ALT/T) The Title command allows you to assign menu headings for each of QuikMenu's 50 pages. Protect (ALT/P) The Protect command allows you to protect an entire page with a unique password. Setup (ALT/S) The Setup option provides you with the ability to personalize many features of QuikMenu. Done (ALT/D) Use the Done command to exit the Modify mode. To leave the modify mode select the Done command (ALT/D) or press ESC. QuikMenu will save your changes (if any) and return you to the Main menu screen. } {LIST_BOX ------------------ USING THE LIST BOX ------------------ The List Box allows you to select from a group of options, such as file names or page titles. The item with the dotted border around it represents the currently active item. If the list contains file names a solid bar across the top of the list box shows you which drive and directory is currently active. Choose a different item by using the UP and DOWN arrow keys along with the PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN and HOME and END keys. When the dotted border surrounds the item you want, press ENTER to select it. To advance directly to items beginning with a specific letter, simply type the letter and QuikMenu finds the first item in the list that starts with that letter. Press the letter again to view the next item. You may also use the mouse to scroll through the list and select an item. Clicking the and buttons will move the window one item at a time. Clicking and dragging the scroll button up or down allows you to scroll quickly through the list. You can also scroll one page at a time by clicking the shaded area between the buttons and the scroll button. --------------------------------------------------------------------- IF THE LIST BOX CONTAINS FILES... Drives, directories and files each appear with a different icon symbol to the left of the item. Selecting a directory displays a list of all files within that directory. Selecting the parent directory (..), moves you up one level in the directory tree, while the (\) symbol takes you all the way back to the root directory of the current drive. If there are more files and directories than will fit in the list box, use the scroll buttons to bring additional items into view. The Find option allows you to change the types of files displayed in the List Files window and to search across an entire drive. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To cancel this option, select the Cancel button or press ESC. } {DIR_MASK ---------------------- USING THE FIND COMMAND ---------------------- The Find option allows you to change what type of files will be displayed in the List Files window. You may use any standard DOS file name specifications; for example, the wild card options * and ?, parts of file names, parts of extensions or even full file names. Leave the Directory Mask field blank to display only *.BAT, *.COM and *.EXE files. Select the Search Entire Drive option (Alt/S) to locate files regardless of which directory they're in. } {SEND_MAIL ------------ SENDING MAIL ------------ You can send electronic mail (E-Mail) to anyone on your network who is using QuikMenu. You have a choice of creating your message with the built-in mail editor (Alt/E) or sending an ASCII text file (Alt/F) created with another program, such as a word processor. USING THE MAIL EDITOR If you select Use Mail Editor, QuikMenu will display the Mail Editor screen where you can type the text for your messages. SENDING A TEXT FILE To send a text file, you must first create the message in another program. This feature is handy when, for example, you've already written a memo in your word processor and want to send it to another user. For best results, you should convert the file to ASCII text before sending it as mail. } {ADDRESS_MAIL --------------- ADDRESSING MAIL --------------- Enter the name of the person you wish to receive the mail in the To field. You can select from a list of available users by choosing the F5=List button. To send mail to multiple users, enter the additional names separated by spaces. Choosing Send To All Users (Alt/S) will send mail to everyone using QuikMenu on the network. The Subject field is optional and will appear on the message line in the receiver's mailbox. } {MAILBOX -------------------------- USING THE QUIKMENU MAILBOX -------------------------- Your user name and the number of messages waiting for you will appear at the top of the mailbox. If you have messages, the mailbox lists the date, time, sender and subject of each message. From here, you can view messages, send and reply to mail, or print, save and delete messages. To view a message, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight the desired entry and press ENTER. If you have a mouse, simply click the desired message. QuikMenu immediately displays the selected message on the screen. To end your Mail session, select the Done command with the mouse or press ESC. NOTE: You can also access the Mail option, if you have mail in your mailbox, by clicking the envelope symbol in the upper left corner of the screen. } {VIEWING_MAIL ------------ VIEWING MAIL ------------ Once you've reviewed an E-mail message, you can choose one of the command buttons at the top of the mail viewer screen. Reply (Alt/R) The reply option allows you to quickly send a response to the user who sent the message. Type your message in the text editor and select Send (Alt/S). The message will be automatically addressed and sent. Forward Mail (Alt/F) The Forward Mail option allows you pass the message along to someone else on the network. You can forward to more than one person by entering more than one user name. Copy to File (Alt/C) Use the Copy command to save messages outside of QuikMenu. For example, you may want to save a message to a file in your word processor's directory. You will need to enter the complete path along with a file name (for example: C:\WPFILES\MEMO.TXT). Print (Alt/P) This option prints a hard copy of the current message. Delete (Alt/L) Use this option to remove old messages from your mailbox. Messages stay in your mailbox until they're deleted. Done (Alt/D) Leaves the mail viewer and returns to the mailbox screen. You will be asked if you want to delete the current message before exiting the viewer. } {SETUP_PALETTE ------------- PALETTE SETUP ------------- If you have a VGA monitor, you can modify the palette of colors that QuikMenu uses to display your menu on the screen. The palette command allows you to change the percentages of cyan, magenta and yellow that compose each color. Select a color to modify by clicking one of the color boxes with the mouse or by pressing ALT/O or SHIFT/ALT/O. Next, click the (+) or (-) buttons next to the desired color control with the mouse. Using the keyboard press ALT/C or SHIFT/ALT/C for Cyan, ALT/M or SHIFT/ALT/M for Magenta, ALT/Y or SHIFT/ALT/Y for Yellow or ALT/B or SHIFT/ALT/B for Brightness. The percentage of color is indicated by the graph and numeric value next to the (+) button. The Brightness control adds (+) or subtracts (-) equal amounts of Cyan, Magenta and Yellow simultaneously. If you dislike the new colors, the original settings may be restored by selecting the Default button (ALT/D). NOTE: Color changes appear only while in QuikMenu and should not interfere with other programs. Your color scheme may be saved under a special name by using the Save Colors command under the Setup/ Screen button. } {SETUP_MAIL ---------- MAIL SETUP ---------- Select the Check Mailbox Continuously option if you want QuikMenu to check your mailbox every 10 seconds while QuikMenu is on the screen. You will be notified of new mail arrivals as they occur. If this option is turned off QuikMenu will only check your mailbox when: (1) you first start QuikMenu; (2) after running a program or DOS option; or (3) when you manually activate the Mail command from the Utilities menu. You can also specify and/or hide a directory where QuikMenu will send and receive mail. NOTE: The Mail directory must be the same for all users accessing the Mail feature. The directory must be accessible to all users and all users must have Read, Write and Delete privileges in the directory. } {SETUP_DISPLAY ------------ SCREEN SETUP ------------ Color (ALT/O) Changes the color of the selected QuikMenu item. To select an item, choose the F5=List button and choose from the list of interface elements, such as the menu background, command buttons, etc. Scroll down the list using the mouse or arrow keys until the desired item is highlighted. Press ENTER or click the item with the mouse. Press ALT/O or SHIFT/ALT/O until the desired color is highlighted or click on the color with the mouse. Load Color/ Use Save to save your color scheme under a name Save Color you specify. Use Load to import a previously saved color scheme. Default (ALT/E) Lets you set all your screen color selections back to the original default values. Use PCX Image (ALT/P) If you have any PCX graphics files created by draw or paint programs, you can use one of those files as your menu background. Select this option if you want to use such a file. See Choose File below. Choose File (ALT/F) Lets you select from a list of .PCX files (if any) on your computer system. Sound Effects (ALT/S) QuikMenu occasionally emits audible beeps and tones in response to certain menu actions. If you'd prefer not to hear them, simply turn this option off. (Default is off.) Confirm... (ALT/C) Requests a confirmation (Yes/No) before running a program. Confirm also affects the DOS and Exit commands. Page Buttons are not affected and some password settings supersede this option. 3-D Interface (ALT/I) Allows QuikMenu's three-dimensional interface to be turned off. Display Speed Keys (ALT/D) Allows the speed key character in front of the icon text to be turned off. All speed keys remain fully functional; the only difference is that they are not displayed. Display Grid (ALT/G) Displays a grid for reference when positioning and sizing icons on the menu. Snap To Grid (ALT/N) Automatically snaps icons to the grid when positioning and sizing menu icons. The grid need not be visible to use this feature. PCX Memory Options Use these boxes to specify the type of memory present on your system, into which QuikMenu can load a background wallpaper image. } {SETUP_CLOCK --------------- DATE/TIME SETUP --------------- This is probably as simple as it appears, much like setting a digital watch. Backspace (if necessary) over the existing numbers and type the new information. Press TAB to move to the next field. Indicate whether the time is AM (ALT/A) or PM (ALT/P). You may also, indicate whether you are using a 12-Hour or 24-Hour clock by clicking on the Hour option (ALT/H). NOTE: This function may not work correctly on some PC's and XT's since there is no standard among clock cards used by these machines. In any event, the worst that could happen is that your computer will forget the time when it's turned off. } {SETUP_PASSWORD -------------- PASSWORD SETUP -------------- The Password function is used to prevent unauthorized users from running the DOS Shell, modifying the menu, viewing the Time Log, using the File Manager and leaving QuikMenu. Select the command you want to protect by using the F5=List option. Your selection will appear in the box next to the List button. Type your password in the text field. Select Hide This Button (Alt/H) if you do not want the button to display on the menu. Hidden command buttons cannot be accessed via the mouse. Keyboard access, however, is still available. Functions that are to have restricted access should also be password protected. Some commands cannot be hidden, others cannot be protected. The options available vary according to the command you select from the List Box. For example, if a command cannot be password protected, the Password entry box will not be visible. If you use this feature, be sure to remember your passwords. A forgotten password means you will not be able to access the protected options. The Master Password item on the list should be assigned by an administrator or other person so that the normal passwords may be overridden should the system's user forget a password or should that person become ill or quit (or even if the kids accidently assign a password to your system). Usually, the Master Password should be written down and kept in a secure place. NOTE: If you hide the Modify button it can be activated by pressing ALT/M. } {SETUP_LOG -------------- TIME LOG SETUP -------------- The Time Log option allows you to turn the time log on or off and to change the name of the log file. The default name for the log file is QM.LOG. The information in the Time Log can be accessed via the Log command button in the Utility menu. } {SETUP_MOUSE ----------- MOUSE SETUP ----------- Use this option to adjust the sensitivity of your mouse. The higher the setting (Slow/Medium/Fast), the less desk space you'll need to move the mouse across the screen. } {SETUP_DIALER ------------ DIALER SETUP ------------ If you have a Hayes compatible modem, use this option to tell QuikMenu which port it's attached to by selecting the appropriate COM button (Com1..Com4). If you have a modem, but you're not sure which port it's using, there is a general rule of thumb: if you don't have a mouse, your modem is probably on Com1, and if you do have a mouse, your modem is probably on Com2. You may also need to tell QuikMenu whether your telephone company expects a Pulse or Tone type phone. NOTE: Com3 and Com4 may not work with some systems since they are not directly supported by DOS. } {SETUP_BLANKER -------------------- SCREEN BLANKER SETUP -------------------- The Screen Blank function lets you choose an option that displays if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs after a specified number of minutes. This screen-saver helps to protect your monitor if you leave your QuikMenu screen unattended for periods of time. Select one of the screen blank options from the list by pressing the ALT key and the underlined letter in the option name. One option, Screen Shuffle (Alt/S), requires a choice of Small (Alt/A), Medium (Alt/M) or Large (Alt/L). Screen Shuffle displays a continuously overlapping series of rectangles on the screen. Your determines the size of the rectangles. Preview You can see how each screen blank option looks on your screen before you finalize your decision. The preview will stay on the screen until you move the mouse or press a key. Interval Use the Interval option to enter how many minutes should elapse before the Screen Blank option is activated. Backspace (if necessary) over the existing number and type your selection. Enter a 0 (zero) here to turn the screen blanker off. NOTE: The screen blanker only works while you are in QuikMenu, not in other programs. } {SETUP_MAIN ----------------------- USING THE SETUP COMMAND ----------------------- The Setup option provides you with the ability to personalize many features of QuikMenu. You can use Setup to change the background color, set the date and time, change the mouse speed, password protect many QuikMenu functions, set the Time Log and tell the Dialer where to find your modem. } {LOG_SORT ------------------------- CREATING YOUR OWN REPORTS ------------------------- The Time Log Search option allows you to change the search criteria, the date range or the format of the log report. Report Title This is the heading that will appear at the top of each page when your report is printed. The heading can also be seen at the top of the QuikMenu screen in the Title Bar. Sort By Select the Program button (Alt/P) to sort log entries alphabetically by name. Choose the Date button (Alt/D) to sort log entries in chronological order. View As This option controls the level of detail displayed by the Time Log. The Summary option (Alt/S) displays each log entry only once and shows the total number of times and percentage of total daily time each item was used. The Detail option (Alt/D) shows time in, time out, total time, and, on networks, user name for each item. Find... Use this option to locate specific programs or projects within the Time Log. For example, typing "Word" might find entries for "WordPerfect," "Wordstar" and "Word Processing," anything that begins with "Word." Items like "The Word" and "Windows Word" would not be found because they do not begin with "Word." To find all entries, leave this field blank. Start Date You may want to create a report for a specific range of dates. In the text fields, type in the month, day and year for the beginning of the report. Use the Tab key to move from field to field. Leave these fields blank to search from the beginning of the file. End Date In the text fields, type in the month, day and year for the end of the report. Use the Tab key to move from field to field. Leave these fields blank to search from the start date to today's date. Match User... Enter a name in this field to limit the log report to a specific user. Leave this field blank to show activity for all users. (Networks only.) NOTE: If both the Start Date and End Date are blank, all entries will be searched. } {LOG ------------------ USING THE TIME LOG ------------------ QuikMenu's Time Log is a valuable resource for consultants, secretaries, lawyers or anyone who keeps track of expenses on the basis of time. This can also serve to track computer usage for tax purposes. The Time Log allows you to view, sort and print a variety of reports based on how long and how often you use your computer. The log keeps track of programs by the name you assign to your Software Icons. It may be helpful to keep a separate page of Icons for specific projects and give each icon a unique project name. For example, page 6 might contain a "Jones Word Processor," a "Jones Database" and a "Jones Spreadsheet." All Time Log information is stored in a file, usually in the QuikMenu directory on your hard drive. The default log file name is QM.LOG. You can change the name of this file, as well as turn the Time Log on and off, from within the Setup dialog box. Once the Time Log is activated, it becomes completely transparent to the user. Simply use the menu as you always have - running programs, DOS operations, etc. and QuikMenu will automatically record when and how long you access each program. Search (ALT/S) The Search option allows you to change the search criteria, the date range or the format of the log report. Print (ALT/P) Select the Print option to send the Time Log report to your printer. Printed Time Log reports are very similar to the ones displayed on the screen, with the exception of page breaks, page headings and page numbers. Done (ALT/D) Use the Done command to end your session with the Time Log. To leave the Time Log select the Done command (ALT/D) or press ESC. } {INFO ---- INFO ---- The Info option displays copyright and version information about your copy of QuikMenu III. After you have finished viewing the information press ENTER to exit the Info screen. } {ICON_EDITOR --------------------- USING THE ICON EDITOR --------------------- Each QuikMenu icon is composed of 1024 pixels (dots) displayed on the screen in a grid 32 pixels high and 32 pixels wide. Icons are created by assigning colors to each pixel in the grid to produce various shapes and patterns. DRAWING WITH THE KEYBOARD: In the upper left corner of the drawing area is a tiny cross hair. Using the cursor keys, position the cross hair in the drawing area where you want to begin painting. Next, hold down the SHIFT key and press one of the cursor keys again. As the cross hair moves over the drawing area, it leaves a trail of pigment (the current pen color). DRAWING WITH THE MOUSE: Move the mouse pointer into the drawing area where you want to begin drawing. Press and hold the mouse button. Your drawing will start at this point. While holding the mouse button down, slide the mouse in any direction. Notice that the mouse leaves a trail of pigment as it moves across the drawing area. Icon (ALT/I) Select this button to modify the icon. This button will already be activated when you start the icon editor. Mask (ALT/M) Select this button to modify the icon's mask. The mask is almost always identical to the icon, except that it's entirely composed of black pixels. Invert (ALT/N) The Invert option will reverse all colors in the drawing area. Copy (ALT/C) The Copy Mask/Icon option is usually used in the Mask mode to copy the icon image to the mask. Clear (ALT/E) Selecting Clear will erase the current drawing area. Export (ALT/X) The Export feature allows you to save an individual icon image for use on another system. Import (ALT/T) The Import function allows you to load an icon image or PCX file into the icon editor. Pen Color (ALT/P, SHIFT/ALT/P) Pen or drawing colors can be selected one of two ways: either by clicking a color with the mouse, or by holding down the ALT key and pressing the letter P until the desired color is highlighted. Up,Dn,Lt,Rt (ALT/U, ALT/D, ALT/L, ALT/R) These commands allow you to shift the icon image or mask. Just click on the button indicating the direction you want the image to shift. Save (ENTER) Selecting Save updates the icon list and writes any changes you may have made to the disk. Cancel (ESC) Choose cancel to abandon any changes made during this editing session. } {ICON_IMPORT --------------- IMPORTING ICONS --------------- The Import function allows you to retrieve: * icons that have been saved using QuikMenu's Export feature * Icons from Microsoft Windows version 3.X * A portion of a PCX file to use as an icon Icon Select this option to import an icon created by QuikMenu or Microsoft Windows. PCX File Use this option to clip a portion of a PCX file to use as an icon. NOTE: Compatible Windows icons use the .ICO extension. } {ICON_EXPORT --------------- EXPORTING ICONS --------------- The Export feature allows you to save an individual icon image for use on another system. Export can also be used to copy an icon. This is done by exporting the icon, selecting Add (Alt/A) from the Icon Selector and then importing the icon into a blank drawing area. Enter the drive, directory and file name you wish to use for the exported icon. For example: C:\QUIKMENU\SAMPLE.PCX To export the icon as a PCX file, add the letters ".PCX" as an extension to the filename (as in the example above). To export as a NeoPaint stamp image, substitute the letters "ST" following the period. Windows icons may be denoted by using a ".ICO" extension. QuikMenu will automatically add the ".ICO" extension and export the icon in Windows format if no extension is provided. NOTE: Due to format incompatibilities color icons cannot be transferred to monochrome or CGA systems, and monochrome or CGA icons cannot be transferred to color systems. This limitation can be avoided by adding an .ICX extension to the icon's file name during the export procedure. } {ICON_SELECT ----------------------- USING THE ICON SELECTOR ----------------------- The Icon Selector allows you to choose an icon image to represent an item on the menu. For example, you could use a filing cabinet icon to represent a database or a pencil icon to represent a word processor. The Icon Selector is actually very simple to use. A movable window in the center of the dialog box displays 50 icons at a time. The square box inside the icon window represents the currently selected icon. Use the Arrow keys, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME and END keys to select an icon from the list. You may also select an icon by clicking the icon with the mouse. When the desired icon is highlighted, select the Ok button to tell QuikMenu that's the one you want to use. Add (ALT/A) Select this option to create a new icon. Edit (ALT/E) Use this option to modify an existing icon. The Add and Edit command buttons are used to activate the Icon Editor. QuikMenu's Icon Editor allows you to edit existing icons as well as create icons of your own. } {GOTO_PROTECTED_PAGE -------------------------- ACCESSING A PROTECTED PAGE -------------------------- Once a page has been protected you must enter the correct password before the page can be used. You may, however, access pages before and after the protected page provided they are not also protected. } {SET_PAGE_PASSWORD ------------------------- PASSWORD PROTECTING PAGES ------------------------- The Protect command allows you to protect an entire page with a unique password. In this way, unauthorized users can be prevented from accessing or even viewing selected pages. All pages except the first page may be protected. Enter your password in the text field and press ENTER. To remove a password, press BACKSPACE until the text field is empty. } {SET_PAGE_TITLE -------------------- CHANGING PAGE TITLES -------------------- The Title command allows you to assign menu headings for each of QuikMenu's 50 pages. Menu titles appear at the top of each page and may contain up to 40 characters. This allows you to identify your menu screens with descriptive names like "DOS Commands," "Games," "Sally's Programs", "ACME Supply Co." or whatever. To change the page title, backspace over the existing text and type the new title. You can also change the title of other pages by pressing the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN keys until the desired title appears in the text field. The number of the affected page is displayed at the top of the dialog box. } {PROTECT_ITEM ------------------------- PASSWORD PROTECTING ICONS ------------------------- The Password option allows you to prevent unauthorized users from running and/or modifying an icon. If you use this feature, be sure to remember your password. A forgotten password means the icon cannot be activated and/or edited again. } {SET_ITEM_COLOR ---------------------- USING THE COLOR OPTION ---------------------- The Color option allows you to choose separate colors for the fill, text and border areas of the icon. To change a color, using the keyboard, press ALT or SHIFT/ALT and the underlined letter of the item you want to change. For example, to choose a different Fill color press ALT/F or SHIFT/ALT/F until the desired color is highlighted. NOTE: Not all of these settings are valid with all icon shapes. To change the color of an icon image you must use the icon editor. Also, if you have a monochrome monitor, your choices are limited to black, white or 50% gray. Once your color choices have been made, press ENTER to apply the new colors to the current icon. } {EDIT_ITEM_OPTIONS ---------------------- USING THE STYLE OPTION ---------------------- The Style command allows you change the appearance of an icon. You can control five different aspects of a icon's appearance: Shape, Icon, Color, Font and Alignment. QuikMenu contains several predefined icon shapes for you to choose from. To change the icon shape press the PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME and END keys on your keyboard. If you have a mouse, click the buttons. Icon Use the Icon Selector to choose an icon image to represent an item on the menu. For example, you could use a filing cabinet icon to represent a database or a pencil icon to represent a word processor. Color The Color option allows you to choose separate colors for the fill, text and border areas of the icon. Font The Font option allows you to change the font style and point size of an icon. Align The Alignment option lets you position the text within an icon A preview of the new icon shape, as well as its color, font and icon, will appear in the large window in the center of the Style dialog box. The illustration below shows some of the different icon shapes: } {SET_ITEM_FONT --------------------- USING THE FONT OPTION --------------------- The Font option allows you to change the font style and point size of an icon. First, select a font from the F5=List box. Next, change the point size using the UP and DOWN arrow keys on your keyboard, or, If you have a mouse, by clicking the buttons. A preview of the new font will appear in the window next to the Size box. } {SET_ITEM_ALIGNMENT -------------------------- USING THE ALIGNMENT OPTION -------------------------- The Alignment option lets you position the text within an icon either to the Left (Alt/L), in the Center/Below (Alt/C) or to the Right (Alt/R). Different icon shapes will react differently to the alignment settings. } {EDIT_PROGRAM_ITEM ---------------------- EDITING SOFTWARE ICONS ---------------------- Software Icons allow you to run programs, format disks, backup directories and perform other tasks. For example, a typical QuikMenu user might create a Software Icon called WordPerfect to represent their word processing software. The icon makes loading WordPerfect as easy as pressing a single key or clicking the mouse. Speed Key This is the key on your keyboard that will be used to activate the Software Icon. Valid choices are the letters A through Z, numbers 0 through 9 and characters: @ # $ & * ( ) + { } [ ] : ; ? ! / | \ " ^ - _ ~ . , << >> = ` '. Name This is the text that will appear inside the Software Icon when it's displayed on the screen. Text may be displayed on multiple lines by using a tilde (~) character to represent line breaks. Location This is the drive/directory location for the program or DOS option. E.g., C:\WP51. See List Programs below. Command This is the command that DOS uses to activate the program or DOS option. For example, if you normally load your word processor by typing WP at the DOS prompt (C:\), then enter WP here. Your software or DOS manuals are the best place to find this information. (See List Programs below.) QuikMenu III contains a number of very powerful command line features. Please refer to the README.DOC file or to your User's Guide for details. List Programs (F5) This is an alternative method for filling in the Location and Command fields above. This options lists the executable programs (*.BAT, *.COM and *.EXE) installed on your system. Simply highlight the program you want and press ENTER. The Location and Command fields will be automatically filled in. Password The Password option allows you to prevent unauthorized users from activating and/or modifying the icon. Style Use the Style option to select icon, color, font and alignment choices to represent the icon on the menu. Pause (ALT/P) Select this option if you want the program to pause after it's finished and prompt you with a "Strike any key when ready..." message. Ask... (ALT/A) Inserts a question ([Select A File=*.*]) into the Command field requesting QuikMenu to display a list of files whenever this icon is activated. Editor (F2) Starts QuikMenu's Text Editor and automatically loads or creates any batch file found at the beginning of the command line. Once you finish, press ENTER to save or ESC to cancel your entries. } {EDIT_LINK_ITEM ------------------ EDITING PAGE ICONS ------------------ Page Icons are used to move between pages within a menu. For example, page one might contain a icon labeled "Games" which is linked to page five. Page five might contain several items related to game software as well as a "Go Back" icon for returning to page one. Speed Key This is the key on your keyboard that will be used to activate the Page Icon. Valid choices are the letters A through Z, numbers 0 through 9 and characters: @ # $ & * ( ) + { } [ ] : ; ? ! / | \ " ^ - _ ~ . , << >> = ` '. Name This is the text that will appear inside the Page Icon when it's displayed on the screen. You can instruct QuikMenu to display the icon text as multiple lines by using a tilde (~) character to represent line breaks. Link To... Type the number of the page you want to link with this Icon. Valid page numbers are 1 to 50. (See List Pages below.) If you place an asterisk (*) in this field instead of a page number, the icon will always return to the previous page regardless of it's position in the menu. List Pages This serves as an alternative method for filling in the Name and Link To Page Number fields above. Selecting this option displays a dialog box containing a list of page titles for all 50 QuikMenu pages. Style Use the Style option to select the icon, color, font and alignment choices to represent the page link on the menu. After you have completed your entries, press ENTER to save them or ESC to cancel. } {EDIT_MACRO_ITEM ------------------- EDITING MACRO ICONS ------------------- Macro Icons are used to combine a large number of keystrokes and/or mouse actions into one. Macros can be used to automate repetitive menu tasks such as copying files, changing QuikMenu's setup or even running several programs in succession. Many programs that feature macros require that you learn a complicated programming language before you can create a macro. QuikMenu, on the other hand, doesn't have a macro language. Instead, QuikMenu includes an easy-to-use macro recorder. Simply turn the recorder on, perform the functions you want automated, turn the recorder off and a macro is automatically created for you. Speed Key This is the key on your keyboard that will be used to activate the Macro Icon. Valid choices are the letters A through Z, numbers 0 through 9 and characters: @ # $ & * ( ) + { } [ ] : ; ? ! / | \ " ^ - _ ~ . , << >> = ` '. Name This is the text that will appear inside the Macro Icon when it's displayed on the screen. You can instruct QuikMenu to display the icon text as multiple lines by using a tilde (~) character to represent line breaks. File Name This is the name of the file where QuikMenu will store all the keystrokes and/or mouse actions that comprise the macro. If you're creating a new macro, this should be a file that doesn't already exist. List Macros Use this option to select from a list of macros that have already been created. A file name selected from the list box will be placed into the File Name field. Password The Password option allows you to prevent unauthorized users from activating and/or modifying the icon. Style Use the Style option to select the icon, color, font and alignment choices to represent the icon on the menu. Playback This option allows you to vary the macro's execution speed. Record The Record option saves the Macro Icon and starts the Macro Recorder. If you are adding a new macro to the menu, you will first be asked to place the macro's icon on the page. After placing the icon, you will enter record mode (noted at the bottom of the screen). To create the macro, simply perform the menu functions you want to automate. Any functions you perform while the recorder is on will be stored in the file you specified in the File Name field above. When the macro is complete, turn the recorder off by pressing F10. To play back a recorded macro, select the macro's icon. Macro playback may be interrupted by pressing F10. After you have completed your entries, press ENTER to save them or ESC to cancel. } {EDIT_DIALER_ITEM -------------------- EDITING DIALER ICONS -------------------- Dialer Icons allow you to dial the telephone using your Hayes compatible modem. You may wish to create a page of Dialer Icons using phone numbers for some of your important contacts. Then simply dial a number by selecting the appropriate icon. NOTE: QuikMenu's PhoneBook utility provides additional dialing and database functions. Speed Key This is the key on your keyboard that will be used to activate the Dialer Icon. Valid choices are the letters A through Z, numbers 0 through 9 and characters: @ # $ & * ( ) + { } [ ] : ; ? ! / | \ " ^ - _ ~ . , << >> = ` '. Name This is the text that will appear inside the Dialer Icon when it's displayed on the screen. You can instruct QuikMenu to display the icon text as multiple lines by using a tilde (~) character to represent line breaks. Phone Number This is the actual telephone number that the icon will dial when it's activated. The number should be exactly the same as if you were dialing it manually. For example: 1-800-555-1234. Place a comma (,) in the telephone number to insert a 2 second delay. For example, 9,555-1234 would dial 9, wait 2 seconds, then dial 555-1234. Password The Password option allows you to prevent unauthorized users from activating and/or modifying the icon. Style Use the Style option to select the icon, color, font and alignment choices to represent the icon on the menu. After you have completed your entries, press ENTER to save them or ESC to cancel. } {ADD_ITEM ---------------------------- ADDING NEW ITEMS TO THE MENU ---------------------------- When you add an item to QuikMenu, it will appear on the screen in the form of an icon. An icon is a picture or illustration used to represent a software program, DOS Option, macro function, phone dialer or page link. QuikMenu gives you several styles of icons; from simple text blocks to 3-D picture buttons. It's far easier to select an icon by pressing a single key or clicking the mouse than it is to remember and type a long series of DOS commands. Icons can greatly simplify large, complex tasks and make computing easier for novices and experts alike. Simply choose the type of icon you want to create or press ESC to cancel. } {COMMAND_LINE_QUERY ---------- USER INPUT ---------- Select the button containing the desired option or press ESC to cancel. } {COMMAND_LINE_CONFIRM ----------------- USER CONFIRMATION ----------------- Press ENTER to continue with this option or ESC to cancel. } {UTILITY_MENU ------- UTILITY ------- The Utility menu provides access to QuikMenu's Calculator, Calendar, PhoneBook, Time Log and, on networks, Electronic Mail. Mail (ALT/M) If you're using a network version of QuikMenu, you can use the Mail option to communicate with other QuikMenu users on your network. Calculator (ALT/C) QuikMenu provides a useful on-screen calculator so you can perform some quick arithmetic. Calendar (ALT/A) The Calendar feature is a handy tool to help you keep your days organized. PhoneBook (ALT/P) The PhoneBook is a mini database where you can store names and phone numbers of business associates, friends or anyone you contact frequently. Log (ALT/L) The Time Log allows you to view, sort and print a variety of reports based on how long and how often you use your computer. Select one of the above options or press ESC to cancel. } {CALCULATOR -------------------- USING THE CALCULATOR -------------------- The Calculator turns your screen into a full-size calculator complete with a running tape that keeps track of what you've entered. The Calculator works on the same principle as a standard desk calculator. Use the keypad and action keys (add +, subtract -, multiply *, divide /) as you normally would. The "C" key clears the current calculations. Use the Mem Recall (Alt/R), Mem Save (Alt/S) and Mem Clear (Alt/C) keys to recall, save and clear numbers or totals you want to use in other calculations. When you have completed your work select the Done command with the mouse or press ESC. All totals are cleared from the calculator's memory. } {CALENDAR ------------------ USING THE CALENDAR ------------------ QuikMenu's calendar feature is a handy tool to help you keep your days organized so you don't miss important deadlines and commitments. You can even create reminders that pop up when you first start your computer. You can also use the calendar as a reference for prior and future months and years. ENTERING REMINDERS QuikMenu's Calendar gives you a place to type simple notes, appointments, etc. for a specific date. First, highlight the date you wish to attach notes to using the arrow keys on you keyboard. Once the date is highlighted, press ENTER. If you have a mouse, you can simply position the mouse pointer over the desired date and click. A simple text editor will appear where you can enter your notes in a free form format. Dates that have reminders attached to them will appear on the calendar with a tiny page icon in the upper left corner. Use these buttons or the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to move backward or forward one month at a time. Prev Year (ALT/P) Display the calendar for the previous year. Next Year (ALT/N) Display the calendar for the next year. Today (ALT/T) Return the calendar to today's date. You may also return to the current date by pressing the HOME key. Goto (ALT/G) Use the Goto option to move quickly to a specific date. Print (ALT/R) Use this option to print a range of calendar reminders Delete (ALT/L) This command removes calendar reminders (if any) for the highlighted date. Load (ALT/O) Use the Load command to retrieve an existing calendar or create a new one. You can create separate calendars for different users or, for example, to keep business notes and reminders separate from your personal calendar. Setup (ALT/S) Use the Setup option to change the password and set the auto-remind and delete functions. Done (ALT/D) Use the Done command to end you session with the Calendar. To end your session with the Calendar, select the Done command with the mouse or press ALT/D or Esc. } {CALENDAR_LOAD --------------------- USING THE LOAD OPTION --------------------- Use the Load command to retrieve an existing calendar or create a new one. You can create separate calendars for different users or, for example, to keep business notes and reminders separate from your personal calendar. } {CALENDAR_SETUP -------------- CALENDAR SETUP -------------- The Setup option controls various aspects of the Calendar as described below: Password Calendars can be password protected to prevent other users from loading your calendar, deleting reminders or changing your setup options. To remove the password, press BACKSPACE until the password field is empty. Auto-Remind (ALT/A) Select this option to automatically display calendar reminders (if any) when you first power up your computer. Enter the number of days prior to the event that you want to be notified. For example, entering a zero will remind you the day of the event and one will remind you the day before. Valid entries are 0 - 31. Require... (ALT/P) Select this option to require users to enter the correct password before they can activate the Delete option. Remove... (ALT/R) QuikMenu will automatically remove reminders after the specified number of days. If this option is turned off, reminders are removed only at your request. } {CALENDAR_GOTO ---- GOTO ---- The Goto command allows you to move quickly to a specific date. Use the Tab key to advance from one field to the next. You must fill in the month, day and year fields. Examples of valid dates are: 1/3/1992 01/03/1992 12/25/2005 NOTE: You must enter all four digits in the year field. } {CALENDAR_PRINT ----- PRINT ----- The Print command allows you to print your entire calendar or a selected range. Use the Tab key to advance from one field to the next. You must fill in the month, day and year fields. Examples of valid dates are: 1/3/1992 01/03/1992 12/25/2005 Any blank days (days without reminders) will be skipped. HINT: To print the entire calendar, leave the Start and End Date fields blank. } {CALENDAR_DELETE ------------------ DELETING REMINDERS ------------------ The Delete command removes calendar reminders (if any) for the highlighted date. Press ENTER to remove the reminder or ESC to cancel this option. } {PHONEBOOK ------------------- USING THE PHONEBOOK ------------------- The QuikMenu PhoneBook is a mini database where you can store names and phone numbers of business associates, friends or anyone you contact frequently. If your computer system includes a modem, the PhoneBook can dial your telephone for you. To view records in the PhoneBook, press PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN or click the buttons with the mouse. Across the top of the PhoneBook screen you'll see a set of letters (A,B,C,etc.). You can use these letters just like a set of index tabs. Press the CONTROL key and the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to scroll through the tabs. If you have a mouse, click the tab with the letter you want to view. The first record beginning with the selected letter will be displayed on the screen. Select the asterisk tab (*) to locate entries that start with numbers or unusual characters. Use the first text field on the top of the screen to enter the name you'll use to sort the PhoneBook record. Use the TAB key and the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move from field to field on the screen. The address field is the large box below the name. This is a six line free-form text field where you can type anything you like. Phone numbers are entered in the boxes on the right. QuikMenu automatically fills in Work Phone and Home Phone as field titles. Use the blank field below each title to enter the appropriate phone number. For example: 1-800-555-1234. Place a comma (,) in the telephone number to insert a 2 second delay. For example, 9,555-1234 would dial 9, wait 2 seconds, then dial 555-1234. (PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN) Use these buttons to view the previous or next record in the database. Find (ALT/F) The Find option allows you to search the database for a specific record or related records. Find Next (ALT/N) Advances to the next record in the PhoneBook that matches your search criteria (see Find above). Add (ALT/A) Displays a blank screen where you can enter a new PhoneBook record. Delete (ALT/L) Removes the currently displayed record from the PhoneBook. QuikMenu will ask for a confirmation before deleting the record. Dial (ALT/D) If you have a modem, this option will automatically dial the phone for you. Print (ALT/P) Use this option to Print PhoneBook records. Load (ALT/O) Select Load to retrieve an existing PhoneBook or create a new one. To end your session with the PhoneBook, select the Done command with the mouse or press ESC. } {PHONE_SEARCH ----------------------- SEARCHING THE PHONEBOOK ----------------------- The Find option allows you to search the PhoneBook database for a specific record or related records. Enter the letter, word or phrase you want to search for. Select Search Index Only (ALT/S) if you want QuikMenu to look only at the name field of each record. Otherwise, QuikMenu looks at all the fields to find the first occurrence of the letter or word you specify. } {PHONE_PRINT ---------------------- PRINTING THE PHONEBOOK ---------------------- Use this option to Print PhoneBook records. You may either print the Current record (Alt/C), Found records (Alt/F) or All records (Alt/A). To select Found, you'll first have to use the Find feature on the main PhoneBook screen and define your search criteria. If you want the printer to stop between pages, select Pause Between Pages. You will need to press ENTER after each page to tell QuikMenu when to resume printing. } {PHONE_DIAL ----------------- DIALING THE PHONE ----------------- If you have a modem, this option will automatically dial the telephone for you. Your communication ports must already be installed and set up with the proper configuration before you can use the Dial command. If you aren't sure about how your communication ports are set up, please consult your modem manual or someone who has experience in this area. To set the communications ports see the Setup command under Modify. } {PHONE_LOAD ------------------- LOADING A PHONEBOOK ------------------- The Load command allows you to retrieve an existing PhoneBook or create a new one. The default PhoneBook name is QM.PB on single user systems and [user name].PB on networks. In the space provided enter the name of the PhoneBook you wish to use (such as C:\QUIKMENU\SALLY.PB). To select from a list of existing files use the F5=List option. } {PHONE_DELETE ----------------- DELETING A RECORD ----------------- To delete the current record from the PhoneBook database press ENTER. To cancel this option press ESC. } {SET_PRINTER_PORT ------------- PRINTER SETUP ------------- The default printer connection in QuikMenu is LPT1. To change the default setting, enter the name of the desired port in the text field (i.e., LPT1, LPT2, etc.). You may also send the report to a disk file by entering a file name instead of a port. Once you have selected the appropriate output device, press ENTER to begin printing. Press ESC to cancel. } {CHANGE_PAPER ------------- PRINTER PAUSE ------------- You have selected the Pause Between Pages option. When the printer stops place another sheet of paper into the feeder. Press ENTER to continue printing. } {DIALOG_VIEWER ----------- FILE VIEWER ----------- To view the file, press PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME and END. When you have finished reviewing the file press ESC. } {FILE_INFO ---- INFO ---- The Info command displays valuable information about files, drives and directories. For drives, Info shows you the total size, bytes used/available and a bar graph showing the percent of used and available space. For directories and files, Info shows you their size and the date/time they were last modified. You can also modify attributes for files (i.e. Archive, System, Read Only and Hidden). If you've selected multiple files or directories, QuikMenu shows you the collective size and characteristics of the entire group. } {LAUNCH_PROGRAM ----------------------------------------- LAUNCHING A PROGRAM FROM THE FILE MANAGER ----------------------------------------- QuikMenu allows you to launch, or activate a program, right from the File Manager window. Program, or executable, files are those that end with the extensions .COM, .BAT or .EXE. Location This is the drive and directory where the program is located. For example: WordPerfect is located in the C:\WP51 directory. Command This is the command that DOS will use to activate the selected program. For example, if you selected WordPerfect's WP.EXE file, then WP would be placed in the Command field. Pause (ALT/P) Select this option if you want the program to pause after it's finished and prompt you with a "Strike any key when ready..." message. At this point you may change the Location and add any command line options required to make the program work. To launch the program, press ENTER or click the Ok button. Press ESC to cancel this function and return to the File Manager. } {FILE_MANAGER ---------------------- USING THE FILE MANAGER ---------------------- The File Manager is a powerful tool that makes it possible to perform many common DOS function without ever leaving QuikMenu. Before selecting an option, you must first tell the File Manager which file or files you want the command to affect. KEYBOARD: Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move the item selector (dotted rectangle) to the desired file. To change drives or directories, move the selector to any drive or directory and press ENTER. To select multiple files or directories, hold down the SHIFT key and press ENTER. MOUSE: Position the mouse cursor over the desired file and click the mouse button. To change drives or directories, click twice on any drive or directory. To select multiple files or directories, hold down the mouse button and drag the mouse over the desired items. To select multiple blocks of files or directories that are not contiguous to one another, hold down the SHIFT key and drag the mouse over each block of items you want to select. To select all files in the current window, press the SPACE BAR or click the Path Box at the top of the file window. To advance the item selector directly to files or directories beginning with a specific letter, just type the desired letter or character. * (*) This option reverses the display order in the file window so that files are listed before directories and drives. Copy (ALT/C) The Copy command is used to copy selected files and directories. Move (ALT/M) The Move command is used to move selected files and directories. Rename (ALT/R) The Rename command is used to change the name of a file. You cannot use Rename to change the name of a directory. Delete (ALT/D) The Delete command is used to erase selected files or directories. Mk Dir (ALT/K) The Mk Dir command is used to create a new directory or subdirectory. Ch Dir (ALT/H) This command is used to change the currently active directory. You can also change directories by selecting them from the file window (see above). Info (ALT/I) This option displays valuable information about files, drives and directories. View (ALT/V) The View option is used to display, edit and print ASCII text files. Find (ALT/F) The Find option allows you to change what type of files will be displayed in the File Manager Window. To end your session with the File Manager, select the Done command with the mouse or press ESC. } {MAKE_DIR -------------------- CREATING A DIRECTORY -------------------- The Mk Dir command is used to create a new directory or subdirectory. This is similar to DOS' Make Directory (MD) command. Simply type the directory name in space provided and press ENTER. To cancel this option press ESC. } {CHANGE_DIR -------------------- CHANGING DIRECTORIES -------------------- This command is used to change the currently active directory. You can also change directories by selecting them from the file window. Simply type the directory name in space provided and press ENTER. To cancel this option press ESC. } {DELETE_FILE ------------------------------ DELETING FILES AND DIRECTORIES ------------------------------ The Delete command is used to erase selected files or directories. Delete can even remove directories that contain files or other directories. Remember, the Delete command can be extremely destructive if not used with care. } {RENAME_FILE ------------------------------ RENAMING FILES AND DIRECTORIES ------------------------------ The Rename command is used to change the name of a file or DOS directory. When used with multiple files, you will be prompted to enter a new name for each selected file. } {MOVE_FILE ---------------------------- MOVING FILES AND DIRECTORIES ---------------------------- The Move command is used to move selected files and directories. When activating this command, a dialog box will prompt you to choose a drive and directory to move the files to. As with many DOS commands, if the destination contains a file with the same name as the file you are moving, it will be overwritten by the new file. However, QuikMenu will ask your permission to overwrite the existing file or files before proceeding. } {COPY_FILE ----------------------------- COPYING FILES AND DIRECTORIES ----------------------------- This command is used to copy selected files and directories. When activating this command, a dialog box will prompt you to choose a drive and directory to copy the files to. As with DOS' Copy command, if the destination contains a file with the same name as the file you are copying, it will be overwritten by the new file. However, QuikMenu will ask your permission before overwriting any existing files. } {EDITOR --------------------- USING THE TEXT EDITOR --------------------- QuikMenu's Text Editor allows you to create and/or modify simple ASCII text files. File width is limited to 128 characters and file length is limited by the amount of available RAM. The Text Editor recognizes the following keyboard commands: Key Action ------------------------------------------------ UP ARROW Up one line DOWN ARROW Down one line LEFT ARROW Left one character RIGHT ARROW Right one character PGUP Up one screen PGDN Down one screen HOME Beginning of line END End of line CTRL + HOME Top of file CTRL + END End of file TAB Insert 5 spaces INSERT Toggle insert/overwrite CTRL + T Erase current line CTRL + Y Delete line ENTER Insert a line (insert mode) DEL Delete character right BACKSPACE Delete character left ALT + S Save and continue editing ESC, ALT + D Save and exit After you have completed your modifications, choose the Done (ALT/D) command from the top of the screen or press ESC. You will be asked if you want to save the changes. If the file already exists, you will also be asked if you want to replace it or save the changes under a new name. Backup files (*.BAK) will NOT be created in either circumstance. } {VIEWER ---------------------- USING THE ASCII VIEWER ---------------------- Selecting the View command replaces the File Manager with a full screen text window. Use the PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME and END keys to view the file. You can also scroll with the mouse using the text window's scroll bar. Edit (ALT/E) The Edit option invokes QuikMenu's full screen text editor. Print (ALT/P) Select the Print option to send the current file to your printer. When you have finished viewing the file, choose the Done command (ALT/D) or press ESC. } {MODEM_ERROR ----------- MODEM ERROR ----------- An error has occurred... QuikMenu was unable to access your modem and therefore could not dial the number you requested. Check to see if your modem is plugged in and turned on. Also, check the Dialer Setup option under Modify. } {COPY_ITEM ------------------ COPYING MENU ITEMS ------------------ Use the Copy command to make a duplicate of an existing icon. Copied icons can be placed anywhere on the current page or even moved to another page. This is handy when you want to place the same icon on several different pages. To copy an icon, select the Copy command (Alt/C) from the top of the screen. Next, select an icon by typing its speed key or by clicking the icon with the mouse. Position the icon using the arrow keys on your keyboard or by moving the mouse. To copy the icon to another page, press the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN keys until the desired page appears on the screen. To anchor the icon, press ENTER or click the mouse. } {COPY_STYLE ---------- COPY STYLE ---------- The Copy Style command can be used to replicate style settings from one icon to another. To copy an icon style, hold down the SHIFT key while selecting the Copy command (Alt/C) from the top of the screen. Next, select the icon you want to copy from by typing its speed key or by clicking the icon with the mouse. From the Style dialog box, select the style feature you want to copy and press ENTER to continue or ESC to cancel. Finally, select the icon or icons you want to copy the style settings to. To stop copying, press ESC. } {MOVE_ITEM ----------------- MOVING MENU ITEMS ----------------- The Move command allows you to change the position of an icon. To move a icon, select the Move command (ALT/M) from the top of the screen. Next, select a icon by typing its speed key or by clicking it with the mouse. Position the icon using the arrow keys or by moving the mouse. To move the icon to another page, press the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN keys until the desired page appears on the screen. To anchor the icon, press ENTER or click the mouse. TIP: From the Modify mode, you can also move an icon simply by typing the icon's speed key or by clicking the icon with the mouse. } {SIZE_ITEM ----------------- SIZING MENU ITEMS ----------------- The Size option lets you change the dimensions of an icon. If you have a mouse, simply click the mouse on the size handle that appears in the lower right corner of each icon. Then drag the mouse until the icon is re-sized to your desired proportions and click the mouse. Using the keyboard, select Size (ALT/Z) from the commands at the top of the screen. The question "Which item do you want to size?" appears. Select an icon by typing its speed key or clicking it with the mouse. Next, another question appears at the top of the screen: "How do you want to size this item?" You'll also see a moving marquee border around the icon. Use the arrow keys or move the mouse until the icon is re-sized to your satisfaction. To anchor the button, press ENTER or click the mouse. NOTE: QuikMenu won't allow you to size the icon smaller than the space needed to display the icon's text. Only icons with visible borders can be sized. } {DELETE_ITEM ------------------- DELETING MENU ITEMS ------------------- Use the Delete command to remove unwanted icons from your menu. Select Delete (ALT/L) from the top of the screen. You will be asked: "Which item do you want to delete?" Respond by typing the icon's speed key or by clicking the icon with the mouse. You will then be asked if you're absolutely certain you want to delete the icon. Press ENTER to delete it or ESC to cancel. } {EDIT_ITEM ------------------ EDITING MENU ITEMS ------------------ The Edit option allows you to change the appearance and behavior of an icon. After selecting the Edit command, the question "Which item do you want to edit?" will appear at the top of the screen. Select the icon you want to change by typing its speed key (i.e., the letter W if the icon label is W=WordPerfect) or clicking the icon with the mouse. A dialog box like the one used to create the item will appear. You can now change any of the options or fields. When you're finished, select ENTER=Ok to save your changes. } {MENU_LOAD --------------------------- USING THE MENU LOAD COMMAND --------------------------- Use the Load command to retrieve an existing calendar or create a new one. To create a new menu, simply enter a file name in the space provided. Existing menus can be loaded by pressing F5 and selecting a file from the list. This option is initially hidden. See the Password option under Setup in the Modify mode to find out how to reveal this button. } {NOW_DIALING -------------- NOW DIALING... -------------- QuikMenu is attempting to dial the telephone using your modem. When you hear the phone ring, pick up the receiver and press ENTER. } {MENU_IS_LOCKED -------------- MENU IS LOCKED -------------- The menu is currently being edited by another user. QuikMenu will not allow more than one person to edit the menu at a time. } {NET_MESSAGE --------------- NETWORK MESSAGE --------------- Another user on the network has sent you a message. After you have read the message press ENTER to continue. } {STATUS --------------- QUIKMENU STATUS --------------- The Status box displays current information about QuikMenu. When you have finished viewing the information press ENTER. } {DOS ------------------- USING THE DOS SHELL ------------------- The DOS command allows you to temporarily leave QuikMenu and perform DOS operations. To return to QuikMenu, type "EXIT" at any DOS prompt. If the DOS command has been protected, you must enter the correct password before leaving QuikMenu. } {EXIT ---------------- EXITING QUIKMENU ---------------- The Exit command allows you to leave the Quikmenu environment completely and return to DOS. If the Exit command has been protected, you must enter the correct password before leaving QuikMenu. } {DOS_ERROR --------- DOS ERROR --------- A DOS error has occurred... After viewing the message, press ENTER to continue. } {OPTION_IS_PROTECTED ---------------- PROTECTED OPTION ---------------- The option you are trying to access has been protected. If you don't know the password you will not be allowed to access the option. }