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WorkPace for DOS
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Contents:
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1.    Program description

1.1     Features of WorkPace for DOS

1.2     Warning levels

1.3     Warning indication types and options

2.    Installation

2.1     Registration and Trial installation.

2.2     Installation procedure

2.3     Files in WorkPace for DOS and Technical Information

2.4     Uninstallation

2.5     Troubleshooting

3.    Using the WorkPace for DOS Configuration Utility,
      WPCONFIG.EXE

3.1     Using the WorkPace for DOS Configuration Program

3.1.1        Tick Boxes

3.1.2        Time or Text fields

3.1.3        Restore Original Options

3.2     The Main Menu

3.2.1        Exit without saving options

3.3     Registration and Trials

3.3.1        Getting a registration code

3.3.2        Entering a Registration Code

3.3.3        Trail extension codes

3.3.5        Getting a Trial Extension Request Code

3.3.6        Entering a Trial Extension Code

3.4     Micropause and Rest Break Options

3.4.1        Time between breaks

3.4.2        Break Duration

3.4.3        Enable pop-up warnings

3.4.4        Lock Keyboard on pop-up

3.4.5        Pop-up level ('Pop-up when break is: ...')

3.4.6        Restore original options

3.5     Warning indication options

3.6     Keyboard locking

3.7     Advanced options

3.8     Loading, saving, and resetting options

4.    Using WorkPace for DOS, WP4DOS.EXE

4.1      Starting WorkPace for DOS

4.1.1        Stopping WorkPace for DOS

4.2      The pop-up status window

4.3      Warning indicators

4.3.1       Audible warnings

4.3.2       The corner indicator

4.3.3       The Flashing Bar

4.3.4       Pop-up Warnings

4.4      Ignoring or delaying a Break

4.5      Temporarily suspending WorkPace for DOS

4.6      WP4DOS command line options

4.61        Technical WP4DOS command line options.

5.    Copyright and disclaimers


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1.    Program Description

WorkPace for DOS is an OOS/RSI computer related injury prevention
program for MS-DOS. WorkPace uses timers to remind you when best to take
a break to help prevent keyboard overuse injury. WorkPace will remind
you to take brief breaks (Micropauses) of a few seconds every few
minutes, if you are not taking them naturally. WorkPace will also remind
you to take longer breaks of 5 to 10 minutes, every hour or so. These
regular breaks allow your muscles to recover from keyboard strain,
preventing injury.

For more information on the prevention of OOS/RSI refer to the WorkPace
manual.


1.1     Features of WorkPace for DOS

WorkPace for DOS intelligently generates micropause and rest break
reminders in an effective but unobtrusive manner. There are several
different types of reminder indications that WorkPace for DOS can give,
and there are 3 different warning levels which become progressively more
noticeable as time passes without a break. WorkPace for DOS will
automatically detect when you take a long enough break, and will not
advance the timers when you are not using the keyboard. In this way
WorkPace for DOS only measures active keyboard use, and suggests breaks
only if you are not taking them naturally. The unobtrusive and
progressive nature of the reminders allow you to better plan your breaks
to fit in with your workload.

1.2     Warning levels

WorkPace for DOS has 3 different warning levels. It can give a subtle
and unobtrusive early warning for micropauses and rest breaks. When a
break is due the warning becomes more noticeable. Exactly how noticeable
is selectable in the options. If this warning is ignored another warning
is generated when the break is overdue by some adjustable amount. This
warning can be even more noticeable, but again the degree is selectable
in the options.

1.3     Warning indication types and options

There are 4 types of warning indicators. Each can be enabled or
disabled, and the pop-up warnings can be set to respond in different
ways to different situations.

The 4 indication types are:

1. Audible warnings

2. The corner indicator

3. A flashing bar at the top of the screen

4. Pop-up warnings

For a full description of these refer to the "Warning Indications"
section, section 4.3. They may be anything from a brief "Beep", or a
small flashing character in the corner of the screen, to a pop-up
warning message, or in extreme cases for OOS recovery, the keyboard may
be locked to prevent further use while the break is taken. These may be
set to occur at different warning levels or may be totally disabled.

If warning are ignored they will always be back to haunt you! But at
least you can have the flexibility and early warning to take the breaks
at a good time, within reason!


2.  Installation

2.1     Registration and Trial installation.

You only install WorkPace for DOS once. To get full access you will need
to enter a registration code, otherwise you will get a trial period of
one month. You may enter the registration code at any time, during or
after the trial period.

WorkPace for DOS allows a free trial period of 1 month from the
installation date. After that you must register WorkPace for DOS.

When you register you will receive a registration code and name which
you will need to enter into the configuration program to get unlimited
use of WorkPace for DOS. If you have registered for the Windows version
of WorkPace, you can use the same registration code and name for
WorkPace for DOS.

In exceptional circumstances it is possible to extend the trial period
by entering a "Trial Extension Code" into the configuration program. You
will be given a random "Extension Request Code" by the configuration
program and you will need to get a matching extension code from your
supplier.


2.2     Installation procedure

If you are unfamiliar with installing software in a DOS environment
please ask your system administrator or some other qualified person to
install WP4DOS for you.


1. Create a directory for WP4DOS, for example

   C:\> md c:\WP4DOS

2. Copy the file WP4DSE.EXE file into this directory.
   This is a self extracting archive file.

3. Run WP4DSE.EXE

   C:\WP4DOS\> WP4DSE

   This will create the necessary files for WorkPace for
   DOS.

4. Run WPCONFIG.EXE

   C:\WP4DOS\> WPCONFIG

5. Select "Exit" from the menu using the arrow keys and
   press the [Enter] key.

   You can set up the options before you exit WPCONFIG, or
   you could enter your registration code if you have one.
   Refer to Section 3.3 for help on doing this. You can
   leave this for later if you like.

** WorkPace for DOS is now installed. **

You may run WP4DOS from the command prompt. It is recommended that you
add WP4DOS to your C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT file so it starts every time you turn
on or reset your computer.

6. Add the following line to the file c:\AUTOEXEC.BAT

   c:\WP4DOS\WP4DOS

** WP4DOS does _not_ need to be in the DOS path **

A one month free trial has been generated. To register your copy of
WorkPace for DOS refer to the "Registration" section below, section 3.2.


Start WP4DOS with the command WP4DOS from the WP4DOS directory or
specify the directory WP4DOS is in, ie c:\WP4DOS\WP4DOS

Stop WP4DOS and remove it from memory using the command 'WP4DOS u' in
the same way.

Refer to section 4.1 for more details about Starting WP4DOS.


2.3     Files in WorkPace for DOS and Technical Information

The WorkPace for DOS package consists of 2 program files, the run time
program WP4DOS.EXE and the configuration program WPCONFIG.EXE. Two more
files are generated when you first run WPCONFIG.EXE, these are
WP4DOS.BIN and WP4DOS.OPT.

 ***!! These files must always be in same directory !!***

WP4DOS and WPCONFIG can be run from any current directory, and will
always look for the WP4DOS.OPT and WP4DOS.BIN files in the same
directory the .EXE files are located in.

WP4DOS is a memory resident program, and runs in the background. It can
be started at any time, but to ensure it is active whenever you use your
computer you should start it from the DOS c:\autoexec.bat file.

You will need to run WPCONFIG after installation to enable the trial
period or enter the registration code. WP4DOS will not work until
WPCONFIG has been run. You don't need to select any options to begin the
trial, it will start automatically as soon as WPCONFIG is run.

The nature of the protection in WP4DOS is such that for a trial to work,
reinstalls are not allowed, and the date and files must not be tampered
with during the period of the trial. If something goes amiss the trial
will be disabled and you will need a trial extension code to continue
with the trial, or a registration code to allow full access.

Registered versions are not bothered by such things, unless you delete
essential files, when you will need to re-enter your registration code.


2.4     Uninstallation

To uninstall WorkPace for DOS from your hard disk, delete all files in
the WP4DOS directory and remove the startup line "C:\WP4DOS\WP4DOS" from
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.


2.5     Troubleshooting

If WorkPace for DOS does not work correctly with some other program
there are several things you can try:

1. If it is only one of the indicators that cause problems, ie sound,
corner indicator, or flashing bar, then you can disable any of these
from the 'Indicator Options' page of the configuration program WPCONFIG.
The pop-up warnings can be disabled from the 'Micropause Options' and
'Rest Break Options' pages.

2. If there are still problems you can suspend WorkPace for DOS when you
run that program, either manually or using a batch file to suspend
WP4DOS, then run the program, then resume WP4DOS. See section 4.5 for
details.



3.  The WorkPace for DOS Configuration Program, WPCONFIG.EXE

WPCONFIG.EXE is the configuration program for WorkPace for DOS. This
program is used to change the various options and time settings, and is
also used to enter registration and trial extension codes. If WorkPace
for Dos is in memory, then the changes will take effect immediately,
otherwise they will take effect next time WorkPace for Dos is started.


3.1     Using the WorkPace for DOS Configuration Program

You can run WPCONFIG from any current directory. WPCONFIG displays a
main menu in a window on the left, and any selected options page or
other information in a window on the right. When WPCONFIG is run you can
select the desired options from the Main menu on the left using the
arrow keys to move the highlight bar, then pressing [enter] or [space]
to select the option. To return to the main menu from an options page
highlight the 'Main Menu' option with the arrow keys and press [enter]
or [space] as before.

TAB and SHIFT-TAB will always move the highlight the same as the Right
and Left arrow keys respectively, even when in time or text fields when
the left and right arrows only move within the field (see below)

Each options page may contain a number of menu selections, plus tick
boxes and fields where you can enter a time or other text. Fields can be
selected as described above, with the arrow keys or TAB key.


3.1.1    Tick Boxes

Press [space] or [enter] to tick or untick these boxes.


3.1.2    Time or Text fields

Left and Right arrows move the cursor within the box. Use up and down
arrows or the TAB or SHIFT-TAB key to move the highlight to another
field or option.

Typing in a text or time box will first clear what was there before,
unless you first use the left or right arrow keys, TAB key or the [Home]
or [End] keys.

If you make a mistake typing or do not want to enter what you have
typed, press the [ESC] key to undo any typing you have done since you
last selected that field or pressed [enter]. If you press [enter] or
move the highlight to another field [ESC] will not work.

The time format is "hh:mm:ss", where hh is hours, mm is minutes, and ss
is seconds. Any numbers separated by colons, ':', will be interpreted
this way. You do not need to include both colons, or even any colons at
all. For example, type:

"10"   = 10 seconds, and will be displayed as "0:10" when
         you press [enter].

"4:55" = 4 minutes and 55 seconds.

"1:05:00" = 1 hour 5 minutes.

"120"  = 120 seconds = 2 minutes, displayed as "2:00" when
         you press [enter].

"2:0"  = 2 minutes, displayed the same way, ie "2:00"

"1::"  = one hour, displayed as "1:00:00"

"3600" = 3600 seconds = 1 hour, also displayed as "1:00:00"


3.1.3    Restore Original Options

Most options pages have a "Restore Original Options" selection.
Selecting this field will restore all the options on this page only back
to what they were when you started WPCONFIG.



3.2    The Main Menu


The Main menu is always displayed in a window on the left of the screen,
and is active when the main menu window border is white with double
lines. WPCONFIG starts with the main menu active. To return to the main
menu from an options page, select the 'Main menu' option on the options
page.

The following selections are available form the Main Menu:

o  Micropause options

o  Rest Break Options

o  Indicator options

o  Advanced Options

o  Registration

o  Save and Restore options

o  Exit

The Micropause, Rest Break, Indicator and Advanced options allow you to
set the break timing and reminder indicator options as described in the
relevant sections below.

Select 'Registration' to get information on the current registration and
number of licences or the trial period, and to enter a new registration
code or to enter a trial extension code or get a trial extension request
code. This is explained in section 3.3, "Registration" below.

The 'Save and restore' page has a number of options to save the options
to disk (this is normally done automatically on exit), and to restore
all options to what they were when you started WPCONFIG, or to reset all
options to a pre-defined default configuration. See section 3.8 for more
information.

Selecting 'Exit' exits the Configuration program, and saves the options
to disk. If this is the first time WPCONFIG has been run since WP4DOS
was installed on your computer exiting the program will also initialise
WP4DOS, starting a trial period if WP4DOS is not registered. You must
initialise WP4DOS by running WPCONFIG before WP4DOS will work.


3.2.1    Exit without saving options

Pressing [ESC] at the Main menu will pop up a question box asking if you
really want to quit without saving the options. If you choose yes, [y]
or [enter], WPCONFIG will exit without saving any changes you might have
made to the options since you started WPCONFIG or last saved the options
using the 'save options' selection on the 'Save and Restore' page.

Quitting without saving does not effect initialisation of WP4DOS or any
registration or extension codes you might have entered.


3.3    Registration and Trials

The Registration page of the configuration program WPCONFIG can be
selected from the Main Menu.

This page displays registration or trial information. If WP4DOS is
registered it will show the registration name and number of licences,
otherwise it will show the number of days remaining of the trial, or if
the trail has expired.

This page also has menu options to enter a registration code or extend a
trial period.


3.3.1    Getting a registration code

To get unlimited use of WorkPace for DOS you will need to get a
registration code when you purchase WorkPace. If you get WorkPace for
DOS with the Windows version of WorkPace as part of a package, then you
can use the same registration code for both products. If you purchase
only the DOS version, the registration code you receive will only be
valid for the DOS version.

Without a registration code you will get a one month free trail of
WorkPace for DOS. Once that expires you will need to enter a
registration code to get WorkPace for DOS working again.

In exceptional circumstances you may be given a trial extension code
which will allow a further one month trial. See below for more
information.

Refer to ORDER.TXT for dealer and ordering information.


3.3.2    Entering a Registration Code

When you first purchase WorkPace for DOS or if you upgrade the number of
licences, you will need to enter the registration code obtained from
your supplier. Should you need to reinstall WP4DOS onto your hard disk,
you will need to re-enter your registration code, so keep you
registration code in a safe place for future reference.


To enter a registration code:

1. Select 'Registration' from the Main Menu.

2. Select 'Enter Registration Code' from the registration
   page menu.

A window entitled 'WP4DOS Registration Code Entry' will pop-up.

Using the Arrow keys to move the highlight between fields as before,
enter your registration name and registration code in the fields
provided. Your supplier will give you both the name and code and you
must enter these exactly, including upper and lower case.

The one exception being that if the name does not fit on one line you
may continue it on the next line, splitting words if necessary, or you
may carry the whole word over to the next line.

3. Select 'Register' and press [enter]

A message will appear at the bottom of the screen informing you whether
the registration code has been accepted or not. If not you must check
the name and code and be sure that every letter is correct and in the
correct case.

When the code is accepted you will be asked to press a key to continue.
When pressed, the pop-up window will disappear and the new registration
details will be shown on the registration page.


* To cancel registration code entry and return to the
  registration page select 'Cancel' and press [enter],
  or press [ESC]

The same editing keys apply to the text fields as described in section
3.1.2 above.



3.3.3    Trail extension codes

In exceptional circumstances you may be given a trial extension code
which will allow a further one month trial.

This option is not available if your copy is already registered.

To get a trial extension code you must send your supplier an 'Extension
Request Code' which is displayed on the trial extension window (see
below). Your supplier will give you a matching 'Trial Extension Code'
which you must enter in the Trail extension window.

When a new trail starts a new extension request code is generated, and
the old code will not work any more.



3.3.5    Getting a Trial Extension Request Code


1. Select 'Registration' from the main menu

2. Select 'Extend Trail' from the registration page menu.

A window entitled 'WP4DOS Trial Extension Code Entry' will pop-up.

At the top of the window is the 'Extension request code'

3. Write down the 'Extension request code' and send it to your supplier.

4. Select 'Cancel' and press [enter] to return to the registration page.



3.3.6    Entering a Trial Extension Code


Follow steps 1-2 in section 3.3.3.1 above.

3. Enter your trail extension code in the field provided.

4. Select 'Enter' and press [enter]

A message will appear at the bottom of the screen informing you whether
the extension code has been accepted or not.

When the code is accepted you will be asked to press a key to continue.
When pressed, the pop-up window will disappear and the number of days
remaining in the new trial will be shown on the registration page.

* To cancel extension code entry and return to the registration page
select 'Cancel' and press [enter], or press [ESC]



3.4    Micropause and Rest Break Options

The time between breaks and the duration of breaks can be set for
Micropauses and Rest Breaks from the 'Micropause Options' or 'Rest Break
Options' pages, selected from the Main Menu. Pop-up warning options can
also be set from these pages.


Options on these pages are:

1.  Time between breaks

2.  Break Duration

3.  Enable pop-up warnings

4.  Lock Keyboard on pop-up

5.  Pop-up level ('Pop-up when break is: ...')

6.  Restore original options


3.4.1    Time between breaks

The time between breaks is the amount of active time spent using the
keyboard between breaks. If you stop using your PC for a short while the
inactive time is not counted, and if you stop for long enough WorkPace
for DOS will recognise that you have taken a break, whether one is due
or not.


3.4.2    Break Duration

The 'Break duration' is the minimum length of time spent not using the
keyboard for that break. When you take a break longer than this WorkPace
for DOS will recognise it and reset the interval timer for that break.


3.4.3    Enable pop-up warnings

Tick this box to make the status window pop-up when a break is due. The
status window shows which break is due and the break timers, including
the time remaining for this break when the break is being taken, or the
amount the break is overdue.

When this happens the keyboard will lock for 2 seconds before allowing
you to remove the window and continue by pressing a key. This will
briefly disrupt your computer use, but is a very useful reminder.

This can be set independently for Micropauses and Rest Breaks.


3.4.4    Lock Keyboard on pop-up

It is possible to lock the keyboard for the entire period of the break
when a pop-up warning occurs. This prevents you from continuing to use
the computer and forces you to take the break. It is most useful when
trying to break bad work habits (of consistently ignoring breaks) or
when trying to recover from an existing OOS/RSI condition.

If this options is ticked locking will always occur when there is a pop-
up warning, and pop-up warnings must be enabled before locking can work.

This can be set independently for Micropauses and Rest Breaks.


3.4.5    Pop-up level ('Pop-up when break is: ...')

You can set the pop-up warnings to occur at various stages in the
progressive warning development. ie you can set the pop-up warning to
occur a short time before a break is due as an early warning (although
there are other less obtrusive early warnings such as sound and the
corner indicator), or you may set the pop-up to occur when the break is
due or overdue by a time specified in the Advanced options (section 3.7
below). You can only select one of the three boxes for this option, and
no ticks will be shown if pop-up warnings are disabled.

A pop-up warning will occur at the selected level and for all higher
warnings, ie if 'due' is selected a pop-up warning will occur when a
break is due and again when it is overdue by the specified amount.


3.4.6    Restore original options

As described in section 3.1.3, selecting this field will restore all the
options on this page only back to what they were when you started
WPCONFIG.


3.5     Warning indication options


This page allows you to enable or disable the various warning
indicators. These are:


1. Warning sounds

2. Corner indicator

3. Flashing overdue bar

For a complete description of what these indicators are, refer to
section 4.3.


3.6     Advanced options

These options are not normally required to be set by the user.

These options are as follows:


1. MP Overdue Period

2. RB Overdue Period

3. Idle detect time


3.6.1        MP and RB Overdue Period

An overdue warning is issued when a break is overdue by this 'overdue
period'. This is set separately for Micropauses (MP) and Rest Breaks
(RB).


3.6.2        Idle detect time

The is the period of keyboard inactivity required before WP4DOS
recognises that you have stopped using the computer so WorkPace can hold
active use timers. It is normally 10 seconds. This time does not effect
the length of breaks, and breaks can be shorter than this time, eg
micropause duration = 8 seconds.


3.7     Loading, saving, and resetting options


From this page you can:

1. Restore ALL options back to what they were when you started
   WPCONFIG

2. Reset ALL options to the defaults

3. Save the current options to disk and update WP4DOS immediately
   if it is running, rather than waiting until you exit WPCONFIG.

Options are automatically saved to disk when you choose 'exit' from the
main menu, and WP4DOS is also updated at the same time if it is running,
without you needing to remove WP4DOS from memory and start it again.

Options are not saved if you press [ESC] from the main menu and choose
to quit without saving options from the pop-up window you get when you
press [ESC].



4.    Using WorkPace for DOS, WP4DOS.EXE


WP4DOS.EXE is the runtime part of the WorkPace for DOS package. This is
the program that is normally run when you turn on or reset your computer
and stays in your computers memory the whole time you are using it.
WP4DOS.EXE stays in the background, keeping track of the timers,
measuring keyboard activity and generating the reminder indications when
a break is due, or overdue, and gives the early warnings of an impending
break.

At any time you can check when the different breaks are due, or how much
they are overdue, or how much of a break remains. Do this by popping up
the 'Status Window', using the key combination:

ALT-DOT   - the [ALT] key then '.' key held down together.

Refer to Section 4.2 (The pop-up status window) below for more details.

ALT-COMMA - the [ALT] key then ',' key held down together.

This temporarily cancels the flashing overdue bar, but it will came back
again some time later. Refer to section 4.4 below for more information.

There are various indications when a break is due, described in section
4.3 below.

You can update the various times and other options using WPCONFIG
(described in section 3) whether WP4DOS is running or not. Any changes
take effect immediately upon exiting WPCONFIG or saving the options
within WPCONFIG.

Refer to the following section for more information.


4.1        Starting WorkPace for DOS


Start WP4DOS by running the program 'WP4DOS.EXE'. This is normally done
when your computer is turned on or reset, through the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
For instructions on how to do this see the Installation instruction in
section 2.2.

When WP4DOS is first installed on your hard disk you will need to run
WPCONFIG to initialise WP4DOS and start a trial or enter a registration
key. Initialisation is automatic when you run WPCONFIG and you only need
to run WPCONFIG then exit to initialise WP4DOS and start a trial. To
enter a registration code refer to section 3.3 and 3.3.2.

WP4DOS will not work if it is not initialised.

WP4DOS has a number of command line options, most of which are not used
in normal operation. Refer to section 4.6 for details.


4.1.1        Stopping WorkPace for DOS


Stop WP4DOS and remove it from memory with the following command:

WP4DOS u



4.2        The pop-up status window


At any time you can view the timers and see the break status of WorkPace
for DOS by pressing:

ALT - DOT

(Hold down the ALT key and press the '.' key while ALT is held down,
then release both keys)

When no breaks are due, the status window looks like this:


            ===============================
           ||      WorkPace For DOS       ||
           ||                             ||
           || Micropause due in:     5:00 ||
           ||                             ||
           || Rest Break due in:    59:35 ||
           ||                             ||
           || Idle time:             0:11 ||
           ||                             ||
           ||     Press a key to Exit     ||
            ===============================

Press any key to remove the window and return to your work.

The top line normally displays 'WorkPace for DOS' but when a break is
due or being taken or just finished, a message will be displayed on this
line indicating what is currently happening.

The 'Micropause due in:' and 'Rest Break due in:' lines give the time
until a micropause or Rest Break is due. If a break is overdue or being
taken the amount the break is overdue or the break time remaining will
be shown instead, eg

'Rest break remaining:   1:44',  or

'Micropause overdue by:  0:15'.


The 'Idle time' is the time since you last pressed a key on the
keyboard.

NOTE: If you press a key during a break the idle time will be reset to
zero, and you will have to take the break from the beginning. You will
loose the time you have already spent taking the break!



4.3     Warning Indicators

There 4 difference ways that WorkPace for DOS can indicate when a break
is due. Each can be enabled or disabled, and the pop-up warnings can be
set to respond in different ways to different situations. There are:

1. Audible warnings

2. The corner indicator

3. A flashing bar at the top of the screen

4. Pop-up warnings



4.3.1       Audible warnings

Different audible warning tones are generated for the various break
types and levels. An early warning is a short 'pip' or 'tick' sound.
When a break is due either a Beep or double Beep sounds to indicate
either a micropause or rest break is due. If a break is ignored until it
becomes overdue by a set amount, a "ring" or double "ring" sound is
generated. When a break is finished a high-low "beep-bop" tone is
generate to end a micropause, or a downwards trill for the end of a rest
break.

In summary:

pip             Early warning of upcoming micropause or rest break
beep            Micropause is due
beep-beep       Rest break is due
ring            Micropause overdue
ring-ring       Rest break overdue
beep-bop        Micropause finished
downward trill  Rest break finished

Sounds may be disabled from the "Screen and Sound" page of the
configuration program.


4.3.2       The corner indicator

When a reminder is given a small indicator appears in the top right hand
corner of the screen. This is two characters wide and one line high.
reminders are shown as either a 'm' or 'r' for micropause or rest break
early warnings, or a flashing 'M' or 'R' when a break is due.

After the audible warning this probably the next most useful unobtrusive
indicator. For early warnings the sound generated is the same, so this
indicator shown which type of warning is coming up, although you can
also check the pop-up window if the corner indicator has been disabled.

The corner indicator can be disabled from the "Screen and Sound" page of
the configuration program.


4.3.3       The Flashing Bar

This only occurs when a warning is overdue by a specified amount. The
top line of the screen flashes red to indicate an overdue warning. It's
pretty hard to miss, but it does not prevent you from using the
keyboard.

You can cancel the flashing bar and continue to work by pressing the
'ignore' key combination ALT-COMMA. You will be reminded again after the
specified overdue period.

The flashing bar can be disabled from the "Screen and Sound" page of the
configuration program.


4.3.4       Pop-up Warnings

The normal pop-up status window can be set to pop-up automatically when
a warning occurs. This can be selected from the micropause or rest break
options pages of the configuration program. You can set the status
window to automatically pop-up when a break is near, due or overdue.
This can be set independently for micropauses and rest breaks.

When the status window automatically pops up, it disables the keyboard
for 2 seconds, enough time to notice the warning. (You'd be surprised
how quickly 2 seconds can pass when you get a warning like this out of
the blue!) After that you can clear the window and return to your work
by pressing a key. Of course you should take the break either when the
warning is shown or soon after. You will be reminded again when the next
reminder occurs, ie when the break becomes due or overdue by the set
amount.

Should you choose to take the break when the status window pops up, it
will automatically disappear 10 seconds after displaying a break
finished message when the break is over. Of course you can press a key
at any time to remove the status window provided the keyboard is not
locked.

You may select the "lock keyboard" option in the micropause or rest
break option pages of the configuration program. This will lock the
keyboard when the status window automatically pops up in response to the
specified warning. Since the keyboard is locked you will be forced to
take the break, so relax! That's the whole idea :-) When the break is
over the keyboard will be enabled again, and you can remove the status
window while it displays the end of break message, otherwise it will
automatically disappear after 10 seconds.

The status window will show which break is due, or overdue, or coming up
soon, and when it is finished. It also shows the timers for both rest
breaks and micropauses, showing the time until the next break or the
time remaining in this break.



4.4    Ignoring or delaying a Break

You can defer overdue warnings and cancel the flashing overdue bar by
pressing the key combination:

ALT-COMMA   - the [ALT] key then ',' key held down together.

After a set time (the Overdue period in the 'advanced options' section
3.6.1) the overdue warning will be issued again and the flashing bar
will start again. The warnings will only stop when you take the break.


4.5    Temporarily suspending WorkPace for DOS

If you find there are some programs that react adversely to WP4DOS, it
is possibly to suspend WP4DOS before you start the problematic program,
the resume WP4DOS when it finishes. You can either do this manually, or
by writing a .BAT file (ask an expert to do this for you) using the
command line options:

WP4DOS stop     - suspends WP4DOS if already in memory.

WP4DOS go       - resumes WP4DOS if suspended or after
                  unsuccessful 'uninstall' (removal from
                  memory, not the hard disk)

Refer to section 4.6, WP4DOS command line options for more infomation.


4.6    WP4DOS command line options

WP4DOS u     - Uninstall. Stop WP4DOS and remove it from
               memory.

WP4DOS stop  - suspends WP4DOS if already in memory.

WP4DOS go    - resumes WP4DOS if suspended or after
               unsuccessful 'uninstall' (removal from
               memory, not the hard disk).

WP4DOS h     - Displays brief Help for WP4DOS.

WP4DOS ?     - same as WP4DOS h


4.61    Technical WP4DOS command line options.


These options are not normally used by the user, but were included as a
debugging aid. For EXPERT users only.

WP4DOS d     - Sets all options to internal defaults,
               ignoring options set in WPCONFIG.

WP4DOS o     - Reloads options from options file created by
               WPCONFIG.

WP4DOS m,r,i  These options independently set the
              Micropause, Rest Break, and idle detect times
              for that session only.

              THESE ARE FOR DEBUGGING PURPOSES ONLY and are
              not needed in the normal operation of WP4DOS.

              These options are all setable using WPCONFIG.
              Their use is described in the WP4DOS command
              line help by typing WP4DOS h.



5.    Copyright and Disclaimers


WP4DOS and WPCONFIG and all other component files and documentation that
constitute the WorkPace for DOS package are copyright 1998 by Robert
Glassey, all rights reserved.

WorkPace for DOS is distributed under licence by Niche Software Ltd.

This program is protected by international copyright laws and may only
be used as part of the limited free trial (described below) or when
authorised by the Author, Niche Software or their authorised agents.

The free trail extends for a period of no longer than 1 month from the
date of first installation of this software on any one computer.

No part of this package may be altered or modified in any way without
express permission of the author.

To the maximum extent allowable by law, WorkPace for DOS is provided as
is without warranties, express, implied or statutory, including without
limitations, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed. Neither
the author, nor Niche Software Ltd, it's directors, agents, consultants,
distributors or dealers shall in any event be liable for any indirect,
incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the WorkPace
for DOS software or documentation. The author or other duly authorised
persons may make improvements and/or changes to WorkPace for DOS and/or
its documentation at any time without notice.

Your risk of injury may be affected by factors such as workstation
design, keyboard design, posture, chair design time, worked without
breaks, type of work, activities outside the work place and individual
physiology. WorkPace for DOS shall in no way be considered a substitute
for treatment by a qualified physician. If you have a pre-existing
medical condition please consult your physician prior to using this
product. If pain develops or continues, discontinue use and consult a
qualified physician.


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