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- AutoPilott Menu System
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- Copyright (c) 1990-1992. Pilott Systems, Anchorage, AK. All Rights Reserved.
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- Quick Installation Instructions:
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- To install AutoPilott in less than 5 minutes, follow these simple steps!
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- 1. Login as user SUPERVISOR.
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- 2. Insert the distribution disk into your floppy drive.
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- 3. Switch to that drive and run the command: INSTALL
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- If you are using Novell NetWare, then answer "Yes" when prompted.
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- Please let AutoPilott install at the default location prompted.
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- If you would like the install program to add a search drive to the
- AutoPilott directory (for NetWare only) then answer "Yes" when
- prompted to edit the System Login Script.
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- If you would like the install program to make AutoPilott execute
- automaticaly when your machine "boots" then answer "Yes" when
- prompted.
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- If you have a Novell menu script you would like to convert, be sure to
- specify the name of that file when asked.
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- 5. AutoPilott is now installed.
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- Use your <Ins> key to start adding new menu options.
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- 6. Type AUTO /M to start AutoPilott again in Maintenance mode.
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- For example:
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- LOGIN SUPERVISOR <CR> (then enter your password)
- A: <CR> (assuming the AutoPilott disk is in A:)
- INSTALL <CR> (then follow the instructions)
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- NOTE: To go back and re-edit your menu, be sure to start AutoPilott using
- the command: AUTO /M
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- Most people will agree that the Novell menu system, while the user interface is
- great, has a few problems. Fortunately the problems effect only the System
- Manager. The AutoPilott Menu System has the same look and feel of NetWare,
- yet it solves ALL of the problems.
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- AutoPilott does not use any RAM in the workstation, nor does it create any
- temporary files. Are you tired of GO00X.BAT and RESTART.00X files all over the
- network? Since AutoPilott does not use temporary files, the users need only
- Read, Open, and Search (or Read and File scan) rights to use it. Unlike many
- other menus, changes to the AutoPilott menu can be made without disturbing
- active users.
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- Have you ever wondered why you can press <Ins> in SysCon to add a user but you
- have to program a complex script file to add a menu option? AutoPilott allows
- the System Manager to add menu commands and sub-menus with the same keystrokes
- used in SysCon. Just press <Ins> to insert a command or sub-menu, <Del> to
- delete one, and <F3> to modify. You may even "cut and paste" sub-menus and
- commands!
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- One of the most important features of AutoPilott is what is called "Intelligent
- Command Filtering". Many third party menus re-invent the wheel by defining
- groups or other mechanisms to have different menus for different types of
- users. For example, some users have access to accounting while others may not.
- AutoPilott allows you to create one master menu and looks on the network or
- local drive to make sure each user has access to that program (or it is
- installed) before displaying it in their menu. In effect, to remove an option
- from a user's menu you simply take away their rights to that directory.
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- AutoPilott also allows the filtering by NetWare Users and Groups, or the
- Internet Address. Filtering by User or Group may never be required when
- "Intelligent Command Filtering" is used. By selecting certain Users or Groups
- per command, the command will only appear if that User or a member of that
- Group is using the menu. Filtering by internet address restricts the command
- to certain stations regardless of the user currently logged in. This is
- useful for communications programs or tape backup software where the application
- expects a certain device to exist on that workstation.
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- Since AutoPilott can be installed under the SYS:LOGIN directory, it may be used
- before, during and after logging into the network. It allows easy integration
- of local hard drive environments and the network. Most users will start
- AutoPilott from their AUTOEXEC.BAT file and never see the DOS prompt. In fact,
- exit to the DOS prompt can be password protected.
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- AutoPilott was designed to be simple and intuitive to use, easy to install and
- forgiving to System Managers who have their own style. Since it was programmed
- using the same library routines as the Novell utilities, AutoPilott has the same
- look and feel as the Novell menu. The end users may not even know you have
- switched menu systems!
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- If you're interested by this point, you may be wondering how long it will take
- you to convert a Novell menu script to the AutoPilott Menu System. It takes
- about 1 second. The installation program included that will convert a Novell
- menu script directly into AutoPilott data files.
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- DISK FILES:
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- README.TXT - This file
- AUTOPILT.EXE - AutoPilott main program
- AUTO.BAT - AutoPilott start up command
- MAIN.BAT - Command sets for menu selections (will be created)
- MAIN.DAT - Command set menu definition file (will be created)
- PILOTERR.DAT - AutoPilott system file
- PILOTMSG.DAT - AutoPilott system file
- PILOTHLP.DAT - AutoPilott system file
- AUTOPILT.HLP - AutoPilott system file
- IBM$RUN.OVL - AutoPilott system file
- CMPQ$RUN.OVL - AutoPilott system file
- $RUN.OVL - AutoPilott system file
- APFIX.EXE - A utility to compress and restructure menu set files
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- AutoPilott is packaged with a printed manual and both 5.25" and 3.5" disks.
- If you have more questions or would like reseller information, please send
- email to CompuServe account [70262,3005] or call or write to:
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- Pilott Systems
- 13210 Old Seward Hwy. STE 14
- Anchorage, AK 99515-4052
- (907)-345-7458
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