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- * TXT2PCX.COM *
- * ShareWare Version *
- * Documentation/Information *
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-
- OVERVIEW:
-
- TXT2PCX.COM is a unique, memory resident, file utility which will convert any
- text screen to a graphics screen and save that graphics screen as a PCX file.
-
- TXT2PCX.COM is a new utility available as part of a ShareWare series named
- PCX-UTILITIES from DECISIONS Software. The other files available in the
- PCX-UTILITIES package are:
-
- PCXSV.EXE - PCX ScreenView Program
- PCXCAP.COM - PCX Graphics Screen Capture Program
- SHOWEDIT.EXE - A specialized Editor for PCXSHOW.EXE
- Presentation program.
-
- All these utilities are available as ShareWare in one package or with the order
- of PCX-SHOW. See the order form for full details.
-
- The PCX file format is, perhaps, the single most used graphics file format in
- the DOS world. It is the native format of the PC Paintbrush series of programs
- and was developed by ZSoft Corporation. Most of the major graphics programs
- allow the importing and/or exporting of graphics screens in this format.
-
- These utilities were developed for and are included in the PCX-SHOW series of
- programs but are also available separately under the ShareWare system.
-
- The ShareWare concept is quite simple. Try out the program for a short period
- of time (30 days maximum). If you like it, simply send in the Registration/
- Order form included with this file (PCXORDER.FRM) along with your payment. If
- not, erase the files, discontinuing all use of the program.
-
- The ShareWare versions TXT2PCX is identical to the registered version with one
- exception. A brief ShareWare screen that appears in this utility has been
- removed from the registered version.
-
- REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements to use the utilities are an IBM compatible
- computer, DOS 2.xx or higher, 256K RAM memory and a CGA, EGA or VGA graphics
- card.
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- TXT2PCX.COM
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-
- This is a specialized memory resident screen capture program. The purpose of
- this program is to capture any text screen (25 rows by 80 columns) you can
- display on your monitor and convert it to a PCX graphics file format.
-
- To use this program, simply type TXT2PCX.COM at the DOS prompt. You will see a
- brief message appear on your screen. The message informs you that this is a
- ShareWare version of the program. In addition, the message tells you that the
- program has been loaded, is memory resident and may be invoked by pressing the
- Alt-F7 key combination.
-
- HOW TO CAPTURE SCREENS: To capture a screen, simply display any text screen
- you wish to capture. Press the Alt-F7 key combination (while holding down the
- Alt key press the F7 function key). A prompt will appear at the upper left
- hand corner of your screen. This prompt asks you to enter a filename. The
- filename must contain no more than 8 valid DOS filename characters and the file
- extension (.PCX). After you have entered the filename, press the Enter key.
-
- The program will first create a graphics copy of the text screen and display it
- on your monitor. Next it will automatically capture it to a PCX file, giving
- it the name you entered above. The text screen will re-appear and then you
- will hear a high pitched beep. This means the file has been saved and control
- has been returned to you. You now may capture more screens or continue other
- tasks.
-
- If after pressing the Alt-F7 key combination you determine that you really don't
- want to save the screen, simply press the Esc key. The screen will change to a
- graphic screen and a beep will sound and then the text screen will reappear,
- but no file will be saved.
-
- To remove the TXT2PCX program from memory, simply type TXT2PCX /U
- at the DOS prompt and press the Enter key. This will unload (remove) the
- program from memory, i.e., it will no longer be memory resident.
-
- IMPORTANT NOTES: TXT2PCX.COM is a specialized capture tool. The program was
- designed as part of the PCX-SHOW and TEXT-SHOW software programs. These SHOW
- programs feature the ability to present captured screens in a highly stylized
- slide-show format. Multiple screen fades, seques, kalidescope feature, and text
- display are featured in these SHOW programs. As a result, TXT2PCX.COM saves
- the captured screens in the EGA screen mode (640X350).
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- ORDERING INFORMATION
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- TXT2PCX.COM along with the PCX-ScreenView, PCX-ScreenCapture and the Show
- Editor programs are available for the ShareWare price of $19.95 plus five
- dollars for shipping and handling. As indicated earlier, these programs are
- included when ordering the PCX-SHOW Software package ($59.95).
-
- An order form is provided. The file is PCXORDER.FRM and may be viewed and
- printed with any ASCII editor or word processor.
-
- All orders and inquiries should be directed to:
-
- DECISIONS Software
- P.O. Box 31418
- Phoenix, AZ 85046
- (602)-992-0310
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- DISCLAIMER
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- TXT2PCX.COM, PCX-ScreenView, PCX-ScreenCapture and SHOWEDIT.EXE are copyrighted
- programs of Decisions Software of Phoenix, Arizona. These programs are
- provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
- including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and
- fitness for a particular purpose. Decisions Software and it's employees shall
- have no responsibility or liability to you or any other person, persons, or
- entity with respect to loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly
- or indirectly by use of these programs or their documentation.
-