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- -------------------This is the Documentation file for NG_CLONE------------------
-
- OVERVIEW:
- =========
-
- This is a very brief documentation of the features of NG_CLONE.
- First comes a general description, then follows listings of the command-line
- syntax, the available options and the valid keystrokes.
-
-
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF NG_CLONE:
- ================================
-
- This program reads, decrypts and diplays the contents of database files in
- the Norton Guide(TM) format.
- It can be run , either as a resident program, right there at any time by the
- touch of a hotkey, or as a non-resident file viewer, both modes of operation
- having totally identical functions and keystrokes.
- It will run under DOS 3.1 or higher on any PC or Compatible with at least 90K
- of free memory (resident or non-resident).
-
-
- COMMAND-LINE SYNTAX:
- ====================
-
- The NG_CLONE command-line is rather simplistic:
-
- ng_clone <commandstring>, where <commandstring> has one of three forms:
-
- 1: <{drive/path}filename{.ext} {drive/ngdirectory} +/-> ;
- 2: </U> or </u> ;
- 3: </H> or </h> or </?> ;
-
- 1. Run NG_CLONE in one of the two modes, resident or non-resident.
-
- The + or - switch makes it possible for NG_READ to determine what mode
- to run, thus it is NOT optional, but REQUIRED for proper operation
- regardless of mode.
- If no path is listed in the filename (first) entry, and there is no
- ngdirectory (second) entry, NG_READ will look for filename in the current
- directory.
- If no path is listed in the filename (first) entry, but an ngdirectory
- (second) entry is available, NG_READ will look for filename in this
- directory.
- If the filename (first) entry comes complete with a path, this overrules
- the ngdirectory (second) entry, and NG_READ will look for filename in the
- directory specified.
- 2. Uninstall and remove NG_CLONE, if it is resident.
- 3. Write brief version of command-line syntax and exit.
-
-
- AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
- ==================
-
- Expand: Show full information of the entry pointed to by the cursor.
-
- Search...: This is for you to implement, let us hear from you with some
- suggestions of how and what to look for.
-
- Options: At this moment, the only option is to load another guide file,
- but feel free to improve on this also, and let us know any suggestions of
- improvements.
-
- All other menu items are specific to the current guide file.
-
- Previous: Show full information of previous entry.
-
- Next: Show full information of next entry.
-
- See also: Show full information of entry pointed to by the cursor.
-
- Toggle screen size: Toggle between 12-line and full-screen displays, the
- first popping up on top of the existing screen and fully scrollable by means
- of a keystroke.
-
- Scroll 12-line screen: Moves NG_CLONE small screen on top of existing screen.
-
- Quit: If resident: Back to the program from which you hotkeyed into NG_CLONE.
- If non-resident: Back to DOS.
-
-
- VALID KEYSTROKES:
- =================
-
- Enter: Select menu item, or seealso entry, pointed to by cursor.
-
- Esc: Exit nested structure(s), ending up in an attempt to quit, but
- prompting you to confirm this drastic meaure.
-
- Arrow keys: Move cursor(s); which one of the cursors to move should be
- obvious.
-
- Tab: Toggle screen size.
-
- '+' key: Move 12-line screen one screen line down.
-
- '-' key: Move 12-line screen one screen line up.
-
- Home: Previous.
-
- End: Next.
-
- PgUp: Page text display one page up.
-
- PgDn: Page text display one page down.
-
-
-
- HOTKEY COMBINATION FOR THE RESIDENT MODE IS CTRL-ALT-G.
- =======================================================
-
- -----------------------------End of NG_CLONE.DOC--------------------------------