Help Contents

  Contents  -  SETUK:   Universal  Setup  Help

Kelsey Ink.  Copyright (c) 1996.  All Rights Reserved.

SETUK setup  (version  0.72)  for Windows 3.1  &  Windows 95.

Shareware.

Introduction

Getting Started

Installation

Other Topics

Keyboard & Dialog Boxes

Performance

Important Information

Technical Information

Form (click):

  (click)  Free shareware !

See Kelsey Ink for a company description.  See Other  Products for version information.


Application ID
  SETUK Setup - ID

This help file is part of a MS Windows application.  This application is identified as SETUK Setup.  It is a universal setup application and is designed to install other Windows applications.  Other references may also be used to identify this product.  This application may also be referred to as Setuk.  This does not exclude any other reference that may identify this application.  SETUK includes this file and all the files originally packed with this application, regardless of individual identity.  There is a packing list included with this application, see Installation.  All files are protected,

   Kelsey Ink  Copyright (c) 1996.  All Rights Reserved.

For information on how to use on-line Help, press F1 or select Using Help from the Help menu.


Bit Map Notice

This is a bit map, an illustration.  It is not active.  Clicking this will perform no further actions.  Please note that graphics are protected, see Important Information.  You will find that some graphics in this help file, will cause a jump to a help topic.  Usually they are marked as 'clickable', i.e., click.

For information on how to use Help, press F1 or select Using Help from the Help menu.


Trademark
  TM - trademark

The following are trademarks of  Kelsey Ink:

The current design has been in use since 1992.

Please note that resources are protected,

See Important Information.

Other trademarks of Kelsey Ink are designated the TM mark.

For information on how to use on-line Help, press F1 or select Using Help from the Help menu.


    Introduction

SETUK is a stand-alone universal setup application.  It is designed to setup other simple applications.  SETUK can also be used to move applications.  Directories are copied; groups and icons are created.  It is extremely safe and recommended for everyone.  From the pros to the novice, SETUK is the easy way to handle many applications.  Just move it into the main directory of an application.  Run.  There you go, nothing to fill out.  Everything is automatic, safe, and fast.  Then double click the new icons.  If everything works, you have a simple application and you can leave SETUK around, for future moves.  If not, you can use your old icons.

Size, memory, overwrite protection, system file validation, and other considerations are checked.  SETUK automatically expands MS compressed  files (LZ compressed files with the extension underscore).  There's also emergency help, just in case you lose the help file.  Use SETUK on Kelsey Ink software.

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    Getting Started

The first thing to do is run SETUK on itself.  It will copy itself to a good location on your hard drive.  It's a trip, and you get a chance to see SETUK at work.  By default, SETUK will be installed into a c:\xyz directory.  If the directory doesn't exist it will be created.  We recommend an 'xyz' directory for all your small applications.  It keeps them out of the way and at the bottom of your directory tree.

Well, that installation probably took place in almost a flash of the eye.

In general, all you have to do is place a copy of SETUK in to the main directory of an application.  It will work on most simple applications.  Let's say your application is on a disk and you are tight for space.  Just copy the disk into a temporary directory on your hard drive.  You really do not need to know too much about the application in question.  Just run SETUK.  Then double-click the icons that are created and check the program.  If everything works on it, you have a simple application.  You may want to keep the old copy around for a while, just so you can be sure you have tested everything.  Rest assured, that SETUK does no deleting!

Stand-alone applications and most of our shareware, are simple installation applications.

On the other hand, things might not work.  Rather than tinker with things, just delete the new stuff SETUK created.  SETUK creates directories and icons.

See Other Topics for more details on application setups.

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Installation

    Installation - Quick Installation

Run setuk.exe.  It can be used to set itself up.  SETUK is a simple application and none of your system files will be altered.  Also, see Getting Started.

Because SETUK Setup is an installation program this help file needs to be kept small.  You will find, with most of our applications, this Installation topic is rather detailed.  It would normally contain information to help you hand-install applications.  Subjects include using MS File Manager and MS Explorer.  You may wish to consult these other applications to get an insight into filing.  If you intend to take full advantage of your computer, you will eventually need to know about filing.

Packing List

setuk.exe	Executable, double click to start.
setuk.hlp	On-line help file, main file.
_readme.txt	Standard 'read me' include.

This application does not generate an initialization file (INI).  Furthermore, autoexec.bat, config.sys, win.ini  and system.ini, remain unchanged.

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MS Products

   Microsoft Windows 3.1 Products (applications).

These MS Windows 3.1 applications may be referred to:

Application	File Name	Description
Clock	CLOCK.EXE	A Clock.
Clipboard Viewer	CLIPBRD.EXE	Clip Board viewer.
Control Panel	CONTROL.EXE	Set your computers behavior
File Manager	WINFILE.EXE	Open 2 windows and tile them. * 1 * 3
Notepad	NOTEPAD.EXE	A DOS text editor.   * 1
Paint Brush	PBRUSH.EXE	Graphic arts (bit map editor). *4
Program Manager	PROGRAM.EXE	A Desktop (shell).
Recorder	RECORDER.EXE	Macro Recorder and Player. * 2
Task Manager	not listed	Keeps track of open windows.
Write	WRITE.EXE	not used

Windows 95 Footnotes


Win95 Footnotes

   Windows 95 Footnotes

Look in your 'c:\windows' directory.  A copy of the Windows 3.1 application may be located there.  Note, Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

* 1.  MS Windows 95  -  Verified,  a copy of this application file is located in your windows directory.

* 2.  Not Found.

* 3.  File Manager is functional in Windows 95.  However, drop-drag operations are not supported.  File Manager can be used as described by this help file.  Alternatively, you can find a file manager native to Windows 95.  It is called Windows Explorer (EXPLORER.EXE).

* 4.  Windows 95 has a copy of this file in the windows directory, however it is not the old 3.1 paint brush program.  It is a link to c:\Program Files\Accessories\MSPAINT.EXE.  If you have the old paint program and like it, you can transfer it to Windows 95.  Be sure to include PBRUSH.DLL with it.  MSPAINT  offers many improvements -- like enlarging.


  Performance

The following tips can help you make the most efficient use of memory and get the best performance from this application.

Application Techniques

*  It would be a good idea to shut down other applications.  Sometimes open files will interfere with a good installation.

System Limitations

*  You could lock-up your system, if you open too many of these applications.  This depends on your computer's memory.

*  Turn off your computer periodically.  Some applications do not clear allocated memory when they are closed.  A shut-down will clear this memory trash.

*  If a GPF or GPE occurs, turn your computer off for about 30 seconds.  Try to repeat your steps that caused the GPF or GPE.  Take note of your steps and tell your application developer.

System Techniques

*  Reduce the number of applications that are running in the background.  You can also reduce the number of open documents.

*  Minimize other running applications to icons.

*  Add-ons:  Add RAM memory to your computer.  This application is designed for 4 MB.  Add a coprocessor.

*  Defragment your hard drive periodically.

*  Create a permanent swap file, they are much faster than a temporary file.

*  For Windows 3.1 users, use 32-bit access or use Windows 95.

*  Go for system basics.  Remove fancy stuff.  Set the Window's desktop wallpaper to none.  If you are using a custom desktop, consider removing it.

*  Delete the Clip Board contents, especially if large Cut and Copy operations are performed.

*  Exit TSRs (Terminate Stay Residence Programs) before starting windows.

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   GPEs & GPFs

There are two fatal errors that can stop an application in its tracks.  There are GPFs and GPEs.  Translated, General Protection Faults (GPFs) and General Protection Exceptions (GPEs).  These errors usually arise from a memory conflict between modules or libraries.  Sometimes they result from a conflict between two running applications.

GPFs are now safer to deal with.  An application can throw an exception (GPE) rather than causing a fault.  This application does use exception handling, but does not make objects out of the exceptions.  Only executables are protected.

Exception handling does not prevent GPEs or GPFs.  If an exception is trapped, you can usually save your data in all your open windows.  However, it is still best to exit windows.  Then, turn off your computer for about 30 seconds.  Turn it back on.

You should not receive any GPFs and GPEs.  Steps were taken to prevent these.  You can often make a GPE occur to any application.  We are not going to open Pandora's box, and tell you exactly.  Let us qualify that first statement.  You should not receive any GPFs as long as you are not acting irrational.

Let's say that you are performing a normal operation in a calm manner and a GPF occurs.  Turn off the machine.  Then try to repeat the occurrence.  If this rare event occurs, let us know if what you were doing!  Thanks.  There is also built-in error handling.  These are harmless, non-fatal, errors.

Source Topic:    Performance


32-bit Access
   32-bit Access (Windows 3.1)

For Windows 3.1 did you know you can increase your speed.   Access the Control Panel.  If you do not plan to use batteries (portables), check the Use 32-bit Disk Access option.  Here's how to find it,  Control Panel | 386 Enhanced | Virtual Memory... | Change... | Use 32-bit Disk Access.  If your computer does not support this option, you will not find the check box.  See the on-line Help at the final dialog box (Change...).  You will find a Help button there.

Source Topic:    Performance


   Important Information

CREDITS  *  DISCLAIMERS  *  AGREEMENT  *  SHAREWARE

SETUK Setup is a shareware product.

To pay for this product, click the icon below.  It will produce a form and a mailing address.

  Form (click)

Shareware

You are allowed to use and distribute this shareware product under the provisions listed here:

1.  DISTRIBUTION.  Please keep all the directories and files that were originally shipped with this application all together.  This application may not be distributed in whole or part for commercial gain or profit.  Check with Kelsey Ink, in writing, if you want to include this product in a commercial package.  The signature of an authorized agent of Kelsey Ink is required for use other than those listed here.

Shareware Authors -  You may feel free to use this application to help distribute your shareware.  However, if you actually get money from a product, please remember me.  Some bucks, in this rare event, would be appreciated.

Shareware Distributors - You may distribute this on your bulletin board.  However, as a courtesy, please let us know who you are.  Thanks!

2.  EXTENT OF USAGE.  You may use this application on a personal (one application -- one computer -- one person) basis only.  Network use of this application is prohibited.  One directory should contain a complete package of this application.  Other copies, in other directories, are encouraged.  This application is for home use only.  Business and government agencies must obtain a license for each work station that the application is to be used with -- shareware use is prohibited.  This shareware product is for evaluation purposes only.  If you continue to use this product after 60 days, licensing is required.

3.  RESOURCES.  Please note that application resources, such as, icons, dialogs, bit maps, to list a few, may only be used with this application..  These resources are used as identifying trademarks of Kelsey Ink and Kelsey Ink products.

4.  DECOMPILATION.  You are not allowed to decompile this application's files.  Even the extraction of a resource is considered decompilation.  Decompilation includes, but is not limited to, extraction by Cut (or Copy), Window capture, machine language translation, use of a decompiler and mechanical extraction.

Warning - Be forewarned, these files are protected by law.  Decompilation and piracy, is a crime.   Be aware, other companies, for example, Microsoft, Borland, and others, have the right to insure that these files remain protected!  Furthermore, they can seek damages for infringements.  The FBI investigates copyright infringements (Title 17, U.S.Code, Section 506).  Copyright infringement includes failure to comply with the terms and conditions herein.

5.  OTHER TERMS.  The Agreement in this help file is applicable to this shareware product.  The  shareware provisions listed here, take precedence over conflicting clauses in the Agreement.  The Agreement should additionally be read before using this product and is applicable to our commercial (professional) products.  The Agreement in a particular software product (on-line help file) supersedes any other Agreement that may exist in other products or versions.

Good Stuff, please read . . .

This shareware product uses no 'gimmicks'.  We have included discretionary advertising.  We have not left out any features that we do not use.  A lot of effort goes into a good product.  It does take time to produce a program.  It takes even more time to produce a reliable Windows application.  If you use the program a lot, then pay for it.  Shareware producers are more likely to continue to release products, if they are paid for their efforts.  Book authors are paid for each book sold.  Shareware authors are not.  Keep that in mind, in this free system.  What a great system  --  'try before you buy.'  Contribute to programming.  Thanks.

Also see, The Shareware Concept, Other Products and Kelsey Ink.

Credits

There are three programmers that deserve thanks  --  Paul Rodgers, Michael Weber and Jay Lewis.  Mostly these folks are setup code writers.  While most of this application's code was written from scratch, I found their work interesting.  The blue screen was adapted from Paul Rodgers.  Paul Rodgers' setup is a Borland C++ OWL application and it is pioneering work.  Jay Lewis also wrote a Borland setup application.  Michael Weber wrote a DDE class for handling Program Manager.  Some of my code was inspired by his work.  He deserves a lot of credit, for I noticed that a lot of other setup code writers also borrowed his techniques or his class.

Disclaimer

Use this product at your own risk.   Programmers and Kelsey Ink accept no liability for damages real or imaginary.  Nor can any company named or described herein, assume liability for the use of this software product.  Ultimately it will be your responsibility to insure the accuracy of your work.  If math calculations are done by this application, it will be up to you to validate the answers.

Do not worry.  My computer never exploded from running this application.  Steps were taken to circumvent GPFs.  See  Technical Information for limitations that you may need to be aware of.  See Performance for tips on the getting the most from this application.  This program has been run over one hundred times without problems.  Should you notice any problems, try to repeat the problem.  And by all means, feel free to write.

Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.  Borland refers to Borland International, Inc.  These companies, nor any other companies listed herein, can not be held liable, for this product or any information herein.  Be forewarned.  These companies can take legal action for code decompilation.

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Shareware Concept

   The Shareware Concept

To some folks the shareware concept is a little bewildering and perhaps bizarre.  So I have a little analogy or parable that I hope you will find both interesting and informative.

The Story of the Arrow-Maker

There was a tribe with an arrow-maker.  The tribe was familiar with various business relations.  They were familiar with trading and bartering.  They would also group together to work, plan and share in a hunt.  Among them, lived the arrow-maker.  Now this was no ordinary arrow-maker.  He made arrows because his heart was in it.  So arrow-making grew from a necessity to an art.  He enjoyed finding the best feathers for flights, the best wood, spending hours a chipping hot flint with drops of water, testing the design, studying the dynamics...

It so happened that his work kept him busy making and perfecting arrows.  He spent less time hunting.  He decided to give them to the tribe.  Maybe, there was a reason.  Maybe he felt kinship towards the tribe.  He knows that if the tribe does good, so will he.  Or maybe, the tribe did not have any meat to trade for the arrows.  The arrow-maker had faith that his arrows were the best, they would benefit the tribe, and that he would be remembered for his work.

Indeed, in this story he is remembered.  For after the tribe had the spoils of a good hunt, they being reasoning men, had time to reflect and think.  What gave them the edge for a good hunt?  What decided between a miss and a hit?  -- The arrows that the arrow-maker had been perfecting.  So they shared the spoils and rewarded the arrow-maker.

Fortunately our arrow-maker lived in a tribe of reasoners.  After all, they each owned something called a computer.  In many other tribes, the arrow-maker is not so appreciated.  He needs to be near starvation and death, before a clan member comes to his senses.  This scenario is kind of logical to the end.  In the tribes where he dies, his arrows are lost or broken -- successful hunts are lowered.  The tribe is depleted.

Some Straight Talk

The shareware concept is a simple one.  If you like a product and use it, then you should pay for it.  Most shareware authors receive very little from their work.  It is generally understood by most people that money will go towards paying for all the programming time that has been spent.  Did you know that most Windows applications are completed by a team and it could take up to a year!  If a product does good, or if everybody did what they are supposed to do, then, the money will fund more programming, or more development of a product.

Shareware is a proposition base entirely on trust, integrity, and honestly.  These are the qualities that first established computer communication (example, the Internet).  For a long time, they have been known to the shareware system.  It is a system that predates Windows.  "If any man desires to be first of all, the same shall be last of all and servant of all."  (Biblical quote, an ancient concept)

Because the shareware system is starting to fail, there is more garbage showing up.  There are demos, crippled programs, incomplete programs, and the like.  If the shareware system was working as it was first intended, then no further obligations are required of an author.  He or she really does not need to supply a professional version.  Much of our shareware is release full-featured.  It is complete as is.  For others we have added features as an after-thought -- hoping for better results.

Every time you use a shareware product, I hope you will remember the story of the arrow-maker.  While the shareware system is old, it perhaps is a concept better suited for the future.  Evolution implies progress.  Hopefully we will advance into a society where everyone has the opportunity to live and thrive, each to their own attributes and talents.  Imagine a society where greed and back-stabbing are non-existent.  A society based not on monetary reward, but one motivated by the desire to better ourselves.

Source Topic:    Important Information


  Technical Information

We are more proud of those things that you can not see.  In every application we try to write the best code possible.  Practical and simple programming are what we are about.  This application is an example.

The code was carefully written and sometimes rewritten to provide you the best possible performance.  It was tested on several computers.  The least of which, contained a 80486 processor with no coprocessor, 4 MB RAM, Windows 3.1, DOS 6.2.   It was also tested on several multimedia computers with Windows 95.

Maximum path or directory length	255 characters
Largest positive number	9.99999999999999E307
Largest negative number	n/a
Smallest positive number	1E-307
Smallest negative number	-1E-307
Maximum length of format string	255
Development Environment	Borland's Turbo C++ 4.5
Language	Borland C++ / OWL
Exception Handling	yes
Linking	Static
Target Environment	Windows 3.1
Windows 95	compatible

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    Form

SETUK Setup - version 0.72

In the menu above choose, File | Print Topic, to print this form.

___  Enclose $ 2.00 for application support and information.  This will be considered token shareware support.  We will put you on our e-mailing list.  You will receive information on new versions, new releases and previews.  Occasionally a news letter is sent.  This option also includes technical support.

___ Enclose $ 20.00 for each workstation license.  Support is included.  You will achieve the right to legitimately use this application.  For this application I am not going to entice you with anything.  This is a full-feature product.  Send $20 to contribute to the shareware system.

IMPORTANT  -  Prior to sending in money, you will need to read our software Agreement.  To give you great prices and to keep costs down we prefer to ship via e-mail (if applicable).  Checks need to be drawn on an American bank or a certified/cashiers check should be acceptable.

Make checks payable to Bruce Kelsey.

Send to:   	Bruce Kelsey

4706 Spruce Avenue

Fairfax  VA  22030

U.S.A.

Your Name: _________________________________  E- Mail address: _______________________

Company: ___________________________________  Phone (optional): ______________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________  State:______________  Zip:_____________  Country: ____________

Optional Information (for future designing):

What kind of system do you have?  __Win3.1  __ Win95  _____MB RAM

Computer:_____________________________

Misc. (other devices that this program was used with) ___________________________________

Experience any problems?  ________________________________________________________

Comments:  We want to know what you think, your thoughts will be appreciated.  Here are some categories that are of particular interest.  Please check-off those categories that are applicable and use the back side of this form.  Thank you, for your response !!!

__  Customization (Wish-List).  What would you like to see?  Do you want an estimate?

__  Strange Behavior. Your application seems to be acting in a manner you do not think is right.

__  What kinds of improvements do you think are absolutely necessary?

__  Was something was hard to figure-out (not intuitive) - what was it?  A command?  A procedure?

__  None of the above, something else . . .


  Kelsey Ink

E-mail:  101612.3306@compuserve.com

E-mail:  HomePort@aol.com

Kelsey Ink  -  Bruce Kelsey

4706 Spruce Avenue

Fairfax  VA  22030

  (click)  Software

In business since 1986.

Programming since 1973.

Business  -  Science  -  Engineering  -  Medical  -  Computer Art

Specializing in MS Windows Applications.  Java ready.

Practical applications (no games).

Spreadsheets, databases, charts, graphs, X-modem transfer...

Shareware:  see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

We use the Borland's Turbo 4.5 (C++/OWL).  Still the most advanced programming language.

         	      Bruce Kelsey

Additional Programming (Not For Contracting):

BASIC (most old forms)

DOS batch files

WordPerfect Macros (Windows 5.2 & 6.x)

FORTRAN

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   Agreement

Kelsey Ink

Electronic End User License Agreement

NOTICE TO USER:

THIS IS A CONTRACT.  PRIOR TO OBTAINING A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT OR A LICENSE, YOU WERE ASK TO READ THIS AGREEMENT.  BY USING THIS PRODUCT, YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.  A copy of this agreement is incorporated in our on-line shareware help files and is also available upon request.  You must read this Agreement carefully before using this software.  This Kelsey Ink End User License Agreement accompanies a Kelsey Ink software product and related written materials  ("Software"). The term "Software" shall also include any upgrades, modified versions or updates of the Software licensed to you by Kelsey Ink.  If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you must destroy your copy of the Software, and you will not be able to use the Software.  By using or copying this Software, the Licensee agrees to abide by the intellectual property laws, and all other applicable laws of the United States, and the terms of this license.  Kelsey Ink grants to you a non-exclusive license to use the Software, provided that you agree to the following:

1.  SOFTWARE USE.  You may install the Software in a single location on a hard disk or other storage device and make a backup copy of the Software. The Software may be used only by a single user from this single location.  Copies of the Software must contain this Agreement and the same copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in the Software.  Network use of this software is allowed, provided that you have obtained individual licenses for each workstation.

2.  COPYRIGHT.  The Software is owned by Kelsey Ink, and its structure, organization and code are the valuable trade secrets of Kelsey Ink.  The Software is also protected by United States Copyright Law and International Treaty provisions.  You agree not to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software.  You may use trademarks only to identify printed output produced by the Software, in accordance with accepted trademark practice, including identification of trademark owner's name.  Such use of any trademark does not give you any rights of ownership in that trademark. Except as stated above, this Agreement does not grant you any intellectual property rights in the Software.

3.  TRANSFER.  You may not rent, sale, lease, or sub license the Software. You may, however, transfer all your rights to use the Software to another person or entity, provided that you transfer this Agreement with the Software.  Furthermore, upon transference you must destroy any copies and backups of the Software.

4.  NO WARRANTY.  The Software is being delivered to you AS IS and Kelsey Ink makes no warranty as to its use or performance.  KELSEY INK DOES NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.  KELSEY INK MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  IN NO EVENT WILL KELSEY INK BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS, EVEN IF A KELSEY INK REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY.  Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or special damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations may not apply to you; in this case, liability is limited to product replacement.

5.  GOVERNING LAW AND GENERAL PROVISIONS.  This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Virginia U.S.A., excluding the application of its conflicts of law rules.  This Agreement will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded.  If any part of this Agreement is found void and unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the balance of the Agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms.  You agree that the Software will not be shipped, transferred or exported into any country or used in any manner prohibited by the United States Export Administration Act or any other export laws, restrictions or regulations.

6.  TERMINATION.  This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon failure by you to comply with its terms.  Upon termination of this contract the Software must be destroyed or returned to Kelsey Ink.  This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by an authorized officer of Kelsey Ink.  The licensee may be held legally responsible for any infringement that is caused or encouraged by Licensee's failure to abide by the terms of this license.  Furthermore, be forewarned, that third party files are protected.  Third parties may seek damages for infringement.  Third parties would include but are not limited to Borland International and the Microsoft Corporation.

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Other Products
  Other Products by Kelsey Ink

Click away . . .

Windows Shareware

   SETUK - Universal Setup

   KSBA - Small Business Accounting

   KHART - Chart Maker

   SDSS Spreadsheet ( AOL TOP PICK !!! )

   CTOT converter

   INVOICER - Professional Invoicer

  C_MAT:  Source Code (script file) Formatter Macros

Other Products

  BASIC programs

  Macro Products

These products were listed to give you an idea of what we are about.  However, you may find something that interests you.  Well, most of these are just small applications.  Send a check.  Oh, say, maybe $5 to $10 for a macro.  Window utilities: $ 15 - $ 20.  Applications: $25 - $30.  BASIC stuff: $15 - $20.  No big deal.  However, it would be nicer, if you refer to on-line help files for specific pricing.  Use the keyword 'Form' in the main on-line help file.  The form will also give information on the advantages of the professional version, if one exists.

  see Kelsey Ink for a company description.

Also see Accessing On-line Shareware .

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SETUK

   SETUK - Universal Setup

SETUK is a stand-alone universal setup application.  It is designed to setup other simple applications.  SETUK can be used to move applications.  Directories are copied; groups and icons are created.  It is extremely safe and recommended for everyone.  From the pros to the novice, SETUK is the easy way to handle many applications.  Just copy it into the main directory of an application.  Run.  There you go, nothing to fill out.  Everything is automatic, safe, and fast.  Then double click the new application icon.  If everything works, you have a simple application and you can leave SETUK around, for future moves.  If not, nothing is deleted, so you can use your old icons.

Size, memory, overwrite protection, system file validation, and other considerations are checked.  Automatically expands MS compressed  files (Lempel-Ziv compressed files with the extension underscore).  There's also emergency help, just in case you lose the help file.  Use SETUK on Kelsey Ink software.  It was developed as a Windows 3.1 and 95 application, written in Windows code.

version information:  0.70 first release (1996).  0.72 - help files, blue screen modified, extracted filename (vs. source filename) displayed in Status dialog.

On-Line:  AOL, Compuserve & ZDNet, see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

Documentation: _README.TXT plus On-line Help, Emergency help.

Needs:  MS Windows 3.1 or MS Windows 95

Source Topic:  Other Products .


KSBA

   KSBA - Small Business Accounting

KSBA is a small business accounting application.  It provides an easy way to organize debits and credits in a ledger form.  KSBA is a customization of our AOL Top Pick spreadsheet, SDSS.  The main function of KSBA is to sort entries into categories for IRS's Schedule C (Form 1040).  Unlike other tax programs, KSBA will not need to be updated.  Schedule C categories have remained constant for over a decade.  You should also find it simpler and easier to use than other accounting applications.  Various statements can be produced - quarterly (periodic), yearly, balance, usage.  In addition, you can produce your own forms, ledgers and worksheets.  KSBA will create needed files and directories.  This Window's code application includes many helpful tools.  There is a dictionary for classifying assets and expenses.  There is an entry checker.  Other tools are available as well.

version information:  1.00 first release (1996).

professional version:  Version 2.00, additional commands, larger dictionary, charting.

On-Line:  AOL & CompuServe, see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

Documentation: _README.TXT plus On-line Help, Interactive help.

Needs:  MS Windows 3.1 or MS Windows 95

Source Topic:  Other Products .


KHART

   KHART - Chart Maker

KHART Chart Maker is a Windows application solely dedicated to producing charts, graphs and data plotting.  There are 2d, 3d, line, area, bar, column and pie graphs; to list a few.  There is also chart rotation and pie slicing.  As a stand-alone application, you will find it surpasses chart programs incorporated as part of a larger application.   KHART reads and stores data as DOS tabbed or spaced text documents.  KHART was developed as a Windows 3.1 and 95 application, written in Windows code.

version information:  Version 1.00 (1996), the shareware version has restricted commands that are viable in the commercial (professional) version.

professional version:  Version 2.00, sizable chart windows & last opened file list added, more charts, more commands, printing, copying.  Version 2.01, files reduced.  Version 2.02 - Help revisions.

On-Line:  AOL & Compuserve, see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

Documentation: _README.TXT plus On-line Help, Interactive help.

Needs:  MS Windows 3.1 or MS Windows 95

Source Topic:  Other Products .


SDSS

  SDSS Spreadsheet   ( AOL TOP PICK !!! )

Spreadsheets are used to organize and manipulate data in rows and columns.  SDSS Spreadsheet is a single document spreadsheet.  This application is part of a growing generation of industrial spreadsheets.  These spreadsheets are developed so that they can be customized to suit business demands.  This application utilizes a Visual Tools Formula One spreadsheet format.  Its hallmark is MS Excel 4.0 compatibly.  In addition, there are 125 built-in functions for in-cell formula writing.

SDSS Spreadsheet was developed as a Windows 3.1 and 95 application.  Behind the scenes there is exception handling.  Engines were created to provide safe and efficient operation in windows.   The editing and search engines are two examples.   The replace editor can scan and dissect cells.  There is Break Man for managing page breaks.  There are linked on-line Help files.  Every effort was made to give you a top of the line commercial spreadsheet.  You will find a Tool Bar with interactive Status Bar.  There are plenty of menu commands with interactive help.  Drag-and-Drop data -- you can move and copy cells by dragging.   Formatting, Fonts, Cell Locking, Borders, Printing . . . it is all here.

version information - see SDSS version information for details.  (1995-1996).

America On-Line:  general keyword APPS, then Software Libraries | Top Picks

   or

On-Line:  AOL & ZDNet, see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

Documentation: _README.TXT, On-line Help files, Interactive help.

Needs:  MS Windows 3.1 or MS Windows 95

Source Topic:  Other Products .


SDSS version info

  SDSS version information

shareware version:  All new versions have help file changes.  Version 1.01 (1995-1996), help files changes only.  Version 1.02, improved the editing bar and Edit commands.  Version 1.03 - performance improved, open files by FM double-clicking, sizable window, delete improved, prints filename & multiple copies, filename appears in Save As dialog, in-cell accelerators modified, insert row accelerator added, active cell return added, full filename in title bar, Seek enhanced.  Version 1.04 - Ctrl key can remain pressed while using accelerators, one = sign in Edit Bar will activate a formula, menu toggles (checks) updated with Open & New commands, performance improvements, Sort is Undo-able, VTS format preserved with Save, fixed Find, menu commands reorganized, Remove multiple rows/columns, Select-All formatted cells command.

professional version:  Professional versions include all changes to the shareware versions.  Version 2.01 -  charting, last open file list added, initiation file, insert or remove multiple rows/columns, fill selections, select all formatted cells.  Version 2.02- Title tracker added (changes column headings per title row).  Version 2.03 - Size and files reduced.

Source Topic:  SDSS Spreadsheet .


CTOT

   CTOT converter

Ctot converter translates a number (or dollar) entry into text.   For example, $ 25.00, would be translated to 'Twenty-Five and 00/100 Dollars'.  The answer can be copied and pasted into other Window applications.  The upper limit for this program is virgintillion or (<1e66), although it is designed to handle more.  Translations above one million dollars are based on the American/French system of denomination naming.  You can use your MS Window's Recorder (Win 3.1) to record macros and turn CTOT into a powerful text converter engine.  Designed to improve your windowing skills.  Lots of Help:  on-line, Status Bar, Shift-F1, macro tutorial and demo.

version information:  1.21 first on-line version (1995-1996).  Version 1.22 - output & help file improved, files reduced.

professional version:  Version 2.00, allows the answer to be formatted.

On-Line:  AOL, Compuserve & ZDNet, see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

Documentation: _README.TXT plus On-line Help.

Needs:  MS Windows 3.1 or MS Windows 95

Source Topic:  Other Products .


INVOICER

   INVOICER:  Professional Invoicer

Invoicer prepares invoices based on the cash method of accounting.  Invoicer is especially useful to businesses that offer services only.  Some of the features include: Data Inserters and calculators, a  Checker to insure that all information is entered, The ability to access multiple Letterheads, and more.

version information:  0.05 first release (1995).

On-Line:  AOL, see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

Documentation: _README.TXT plus On-line Help.

Needs:  MS Windows 3.1

Programming Environment:  Borland Turbo 3.1 C++ OWL (all native code)

Source Topic:  Other Products .


C_MAT

   C_MAT:  Source Code (script file) Formatter Macros

C_MAT is a source-code formatter macro.  The macro is played on an open script file.  The macro formats WP macros, C, C++, and BASIC programs.  Comments are italicized.  Keywords are bolded.  It adds a commented page header with the date, path, and filename of the script.  Page numbers are additionally commented.

version information:  C_MAT5.2 & C_MAT6.0 (both released 1995), versions 0.5 and 0.3, respectfully.

On-Line:  AOL, see Accessing On-Line Shareware .

Documentation: _README.TXT plus On-line Help, Interactive help.

User:  Programmer, Developer, Macro Author

Needs:  WordPerfect for Windows 5.2 or 6.0

Source Topic:  Other Products .


BASIC

   BASIC programs

Note:  Due to a lack of response, the programs listed here are no longer available for sale.

Small Business Accounting -- ledger and statements, prepare debits and credits for Schedule C categorization, Commodore 64 (Windows version available).

Invoicer -- available for Commodore 64 and QBASIC (Windows version available).

Utilities and Overhead Code -- for producing menus, repetitive code for program splicing, for Commodore 64.

Virginia Lottery -- not for the general public, user must be good at graph interpolation and recognizing number patterns, requires days to run, for Commodore 64.  Reduces odds of winning to about 1:10,000.  That's the best probability & 64K will allow.  :(

Titration Curves - for Acid-Base chemistry, for Apple.

Source Topic:  Other Products .


Macro Products

   Macro Products   (great for gifts...)

WordPerfect Macros, unless noted otherwise.

Art Cataloger 52 - This macro converts computer art and pictures into a document.  The pictures are sized to a 1-2" square so that a bunch will fit on a page.  Printing is recommended, because the generated WordPerfect files are large.  It  will catalog an intermix of  bmp, wpg, tif, cgm, img, wmf, msp, pcx, gem, eps  graphic files.   You can do a *.* cataloging, only art files are cataloged.  Based on an article from a WP magazine.  ArtCat52.wcm - art and graphic file cataloger.

Needs:  WP 5.2 WIN

Art Cataloger 60 - see Art Cataloger 52.   DLL calls to "USER.EXE".   ArtCat60.wcm - Version 0.7.

Needs:  WP 6.0 WIN

Pocket Calendar Publisher 52 - This is a series of macros designed to produce a folded pocket calendar.  The whole process involves many complicated copy and paste steps.  This work has to be done manually.  The overall trim size is,  6.25" H x 7.2" W, 3.6" W folded.  Based on a  WP magazine month calendar, but improved.

_year52.wcm - produces a year calendar that fits in 8.5".

_m_year52.wcm - mini calendars, cell inserts for _year52

_date52.wcm - inserts text in _year for important days, holidays, b-days.  WP 5.2 version only.

Needs:  WP 5.2 WIN & Printer with tractor (front & back paper alignment required)

Pocket Calendar Publisher 60 - see Pocket Calendar Publisher 52

     	_year60.wcm

     	_m_year60.wcm - mini calendars are in table form, cell inserts for _year60.

Needs:  WP 6.0 WIN & Printer with tractor (front & back paper alignment required)

Source Topic:  Other Products .


On-Line Accessing

   Accessing On-Line Shareware

You can find our shareware on ZDNet, an Internet site.  You can also find our shareware on AOL and CompuServe.  When using their file searchers, you can use file keywords.

file keywords:  HomePort, BEKelsey, or Kelsey Ink

America On-Line

Our entire shareware collection is maintained on America On-Line (AOL).  We have some directions here, that will work for both AOL versions' 2.5 and 3.0.  To find our library listing use the Go To | Keyword... menu command.  Enter the keyword, 'File Search' or 'QuickFind'.  In the resulting Software Search dialog box, enter the keyword, 'BEKelsey'.  You can also use any of the file keywords listed above.

For a listing of AOL Top Picks use the general keyword APPS, then Software Libraries | Top Picks.  Another neat place is the AOL Software Center.

Compuserve

Some of our shareware is also located on Compuserve (CS).  To get a library listing use the Go menu command.  From the main menu click Services | Go.  In the resulting dialog box, type 'FileFinder'.  Notice that there is not a space between File and Finder.  Choose Windows in the resulting Find a File dialog box.  Then in the next Windows File Finder dialog box choose Access File Finder.  Finally, a Select Search Criteria dialog box is displayed.  Double click Keyword, and enter the keyword, 'BEKelsey'.  You can also use any of the file keywords listed above.  After the files are found, choose Display Selected Titles.

ZDNet

One place to start would be this WEB address:

http://www.zdnet.com/zdi/software/program.html

To access our shareware on ZDNet you can go to the Search page.  In the Author editor, type 'Kelsey'.  This should bring up a listing of our files.  The keywords listed above do not apply.

You can also use the Title editor.  For example, to find SDSS104, the file title SDSS will work.  Version numbers may change.  The '*' wild card is also acceptable.  SDSS* is a title with a wild card.

Source Topic:  Other Products .


   Other Topics

Errors & Warnings

Dialog - Destination

Dialog - Icons

Filenames & Paths

Complex Applications

Ctl3d

Borland Files

Compressed Files

~~~^^^~~


  Errors & Warnings

File Version Checking

Space Warning

Warning:  File In Use

Start Up Errors

Windows 95 folders (Reminder)

Source Topic:	Other Topics


  File Versions

This application will copy files to a new directory.  It may also try to replace a system file.  It does a version check first.  If your file is newer, the system file will not be replaced.  This is a non-fatal error and a safety.  You will want the newest versions of system files on your machine.

See, Ctl3d if you receive an improper installation warning from CTL3DV2.DLL.

Source Topic:	Errors & Warnings.


  Space Warning

If SETUK does not think you have enough space for a transfer, you will receive a warning.  The required space is somewhat based on estimations.  Compressed files are an example.  Their original sizes are estimated based on file type.  You may need less space than estimated.  In transferring a file to a new directory a temporary file is first created.  This is added into the required space.  If you have a large file at the top of the directory, you may run out of room.  In any event, if you run out of room, the installation will fail.  Remove the new directories, files and folders that SETUK may have created.  Create more room by cleaning up your drive and try reinstalling the application.

Source Topic:	Errors & Warnings.


  File In Use

When this warning occurs, write down the filename.  It is an indication that another application is using a file you are trying to transfer.  This could spoil the setup.  After the installation, close down other applications.

You can manually copy the file to the correct directory.

Alternatively, you could remove the new directories, files and folders that SETUK may have created.  Be sure to shut down other applications.  Then try reinstalling the application.

See, Ctl3d if you receive an improper installation warning from CTL3DV2.DLL.

Source Topic:	Errors & Warnings.


  Start Up Errors

If SETUK will not start, it may due system problem.  Did you double-click SETUK in a File Manager  . . .  and nothing happened?

Compressed Hard Drive

Error:	"Device attached to the system is not functioning."
Produced by:	KERNAL32.DLL (Win 95)
Cause:	Trying to start SETUK from a floppy.  If for some strange reason you are using a compressed hard drive in Windows 95, the kernal may produce this error.  The Windows 95 help files talk about problems that result from using 32-bit (DOS 7.0) drive compression.
Try:	Remove drive compression.  It's not really needed on a Windows 95 system.
Try:	Or, copy the floppy directories and files, to the hard drive.  Then try to start SETUK from the hard drive.

Source Topic:	Errors & Warnings.


  Windows 95 folders

You will receive a reminder, if you are using Windows 95.

At the end of an installation SETUK will check if you are using Windows 95.  If you are, you are reminded to create a desktop folder.  Do not close the new folder that SETUK creates.  This is an option.

Your application will always be displayed under Start | Programs.

Just in case you do want a folder for your desktop, here are the details...

Let's assume that you are in Windows 95; the native desktop for your computer (green or clouds).  Right mouse click anywhere in the open desktop area.  Do not click a folder.  In the resulting popup menu, choose New Folder.  Title it now; supply a name for the new folder.  Notice that the title line, under the folder, is blue.  Press Enter after entitling a folder.  Left double-click the new folder to open it.  Now drag the icons over to the new folder.  Alternatively you can copy and paste the icons!  When you close the SETUK folder, it will disappear.

See, Ctl3d if you receive an improper installation warning from CTL3DV2.DLL.

Source Topic:	Errors & Warnings.


  Destination Dialog Box

The Destination dialog box gives you a chance to customize an installation.  Everything is automatic.  Just OK to start!

You will notice that the dialog box contains two editors, a check box, and buttons.  The Editors should display unique target names.  There is the Group (or Folder) and Install editors.  The Install Editor requires a drive, drive specifier(:), and a unique path.  If you desire to change any of these directories, see Filenames & Paths for the syntax of a path.

The check box for moving Borland files are further clarified, under, Borland Files.  Borland libraries(DLLs) can be version verified and then moved to your system directory.  Be sure the checkbox is filled for this option.

Use the Reset button to change the editors back to the default values.

Source Topic:	Other Topics


  Icons Dialog Box

The Icons dialog box gives you some control over icons and folders.  If you do not wish a folder and icons, choose Cancel.  Your directories and files will remain installed.  Icon paths are displayed in the List Box.  To delete a particular icon file, select it.  Then choose the Delete Icon button.  If you do not want any icons in your folder you can choose Clear All.  Choose Reset to restore the contents of the List Box.

If you are a Windows 95 user and wish a permanent desktop folder, see Windows 95 folders.

Source Topic:	Other Topics


  Filenames & Paths

Filenames

Let's talk about filenames in Windows 3.1.  Filenames seem unrestricted in Windows 95.  However,  Win 3.1 filenames are recommended for all applications.  There are still computer systems, file servers, and applications that depend on DOS filing conventions.  We need filenames for File dialog boxes.  File dialog boxes, are common dialogs produced by choosing a File menu command, such as, Open, Save As, Browse, and the like.

For this application there is the opening Destination dialog box.  While you do not need to be concerned here with filenames, there is a DOS path name you may want to modify.  So let's review some filename conventions.

Our filenames can consist of, up to 8 characters, a dot (optional) and an 0-3 character extension (optional).  Here's a filename, 'myfile3.txt'.  Here, 'myfile3' is the first part, dot and 'txt' extension.

There are special characters that are not allowed, such as,

Space * ? / \ | . , ; : + = [ ] < > ",  use _ not -

These characters are not allowed in the first part of a filename.

Separators such as the underscore and hyphen make filenames easier to read.  Underscore (_) will work on most systems, not all.  Try to avoid putting an underscore in extensions.  MS compressed files underscores the last letter in an extension.    Hyphen (-) will not work on some older DOS programs.  However, separators are handy.  For our example filename, we could type 'my_file3.txt'.  That's a little clearer.  Interrupting numbers make good separators too, 'my3file.txt' !

Paths

A dot (.) is not allowed in a path name.  However, the drive designation (:) is a requirement.  The backslash (\)  is used to separate directories.  So a typical path to an xyz directory would be typed,

c:\xyz

It may be good to know what, besides alpha-numeric characters ... what characters are allowed,

" ` ~ ` ! @ # $ % ^ & () _ -  {}

Source Topic:	Other Topics


  Complex Applications

SETUK has been designed to install simple applications.  Many stand-alone applications are simple to install.   SETUK will not work for complex applications.  So, rather than tinker with things, just delete the new stuff SETUK created.  By default, SETUK creates new directories under the c:\xyz directory.

If you are interested, you can look for the clues that an application is complex.  One thing you could do, with any application, is check the PATH statement in your autoexec.bat file.  However, do not mess with this file.  If you see the an application's path statement there, you may be dealing with a complex application.  It's a sign that the application is called by another application.  There are other applications that are considered complex.  OLE (or Object Linking and Embedding) applications are complex.  These are applications that contain icons, graphics, or text.  When these 'hot' regions are clicked, another application is started.  They are often accompanied by a registry file.  The installer for these applications will run an included registry (REG) file.  Then there are DDEs (Dynamic Data Exchange) applications, where applications talk to each other.  For example, SETUK talks to your Program Manager.  Directory naming can often be critical.  Directories are often setup in an application initialization file (INI).  Not always.

So these then, are the clues.  As far as a setup program is concerned, these situations would not be too hard to overcome individually.  Then again, it would perhaps be dangerous to second guess how a complex application has set itself up.  Thus you will find SETUK to be a very stable and unique application.

Remember -- If we have the clues that an application is complex, it would be safer then, not to tamper with it.

Source Topic:	Other Topics


CTL3D
  CTL3D - The MS 3-dimension Control File

If SETUK finds a copy of CTL3DV2.DLL in your application directory, it will try to copy it both to your target directory and system directory.  As with any system file, version verification is performed.

You need to be aware that this file can produce an improper installation error.  This could result if CTL3DV2.DLL is located in the same directory as your executable.  This directory is referred to as the common directory.  We typically locate a copy of CTL3DV2.DLL in a directory that will not be your path or the path of the executable.

There should be only one copy of this file in your path,  that is in your system directory.  For networks, the windows directory is acceptable.  MS built an improper installation warning into CTL3DV2.DLL.  MS wants to be able to update CTL3DV2.DLL.  There may be some future window system that may require a new driver, something like that.

If you ever encounter this warning, you can do a search from your MS File Manager.  Choose File | Search and type in, 'CTL3DV2.DLL'.  Search all directories from C:\ and search all sub directories (default - X in check box).

Again,  CTL3DV2.DLL should not be located in a common directory.  It should not be in any other common directory.  This is a popular file.  It gives dialogs a three-dimensional display.  If more than one copy of this DLL is in a path, an error dialog will result.  It will tell you that this DLL is improperly installed.  You will also miss the 3-d effects of Windows 95.   :(

Source Topic:	Other Topics


  Borland Files

There are many applications that use Borland libraries (DLLs).  You're given the option in the Destination dialog box of moving (vs. copying) Borland system files to your system directory.  If you are a space miser, this may be an option you may want to consider.  On the other hand, if you want to keep the application portable, you may want to keep these files with the application.  This is the default setting.  The check box remains unchecked.

There are not to many files in the list.  And they do not take up too much space:

bivbx11.dll	80,000 bytes	May already be located in your system directory.  Supplied with Windows 95.
bc450rtl.dll	215,000 bytes	Run-time libraries.
bids45.dll	60,000 bytes	IDs.
owl250.dll	474,000 bytes	Object-window libraries.
Total		829,000 bytes       or about a Meg per application, maximum savings.

One system file that will be copied and moved is ctl3dv2.dll.  This is automatic.  See Ctl3d for more information.

Source Topic:	Other Topics


Compression
  Compressed Files

SETUK will automatically expand and rename files that have been compressed using the MS's COMPRESS.EXE.  Specifically, the 'r' toggle needs to be used.  This toggle will produce an underscore as the last character of a filename extension.  For example, a compressed SETUK.EXE would be renamed SETUK.EX_.

Here is the syntax that is used to compress files,

Syntax:   compress *.* /r

    or        compress -r *.*

Either of these commands will compress all the files in the directory that COMPRESS.EXE is located in.  MS uses the LZ (Lempel-Ziv) method of compression.

Source Topic:	Other Topics


Windows Keys

     Keyboard & Dialog Boxes

Application Keys:  SETUK setup

Caret Movement Keys

Dialog Box Keys

Editing Keys

System Keys

Text Selection Keys

Window Keys

~~~^^^~~


Application Keys

  Application Keys:  SETUK Setup

Essentially SETUK consists of only two dialog boxes that you can interact with.  There is the Destination dialog and the Icons dialog box.  From these you can make choices that affect the setup of your application.  Perhaps the most difficult control is an Editor.  An editor is a smaller box inside the main dialog box.  You can type in an editor.

Editors

First, do not confuse menu edit commands with editors.  Editors are boxes and windows on word processors that you can type in.  Single-line editors, long rectangular boxes, are often used in dialogs.  Editors respond to edit commands.  For example, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V are edit commands.  They Undo, Cut, Copy and Paste, respectfully.

The blinking bar in an editor is called a caret.  A bar in this instance refers to a small character size rectangle.  It is sometimes called a cursor.  There is also another 'I' bar.  That is your mouse pointer when it is over an editor.  When it is not in an editor, it appears as a big arrow.   Confusion arises when folks start calling a caret a cursor; and a pointer a cursor.  To avoid naming confusion, we will try to be consistent here:

*  Caret  -  The blinking bar that appears when an editor has focus.  A caret can not leave a window.  An active caret will respond to key presses.

*  Pointer  -  The non-blinking moveable icon that responds to mouse actions.  A pointer may appear as an 'I' bar.  Typically, a pointer appears as a big arrow (0.5 - 1.0 mm).  Be aware, a pointer can have many guises.  It may appear as cross-hairs, a bar, an arrow, magnifying glass, as well as others.  Most of the time, a pointer will not blink.

We apologize if some old synonyms still appear in our help files.

If you are starting out, editors may be difficult to use.  They are hard to get into, move around and type-in.  This is because you a using your mouse to much.  Put that thing down!  I was going to say, do a single-click in an editor.  Instead, press Tab, see if you can get into an editor.  Type something.  Then use the Arrow keys.  Does it work?  Are you in the editor you want?  The Home key gets to the start of a line.  Look at the special keys, Del, BkSp, Home, End.  Make sure you are not on the numeric key pad when you are trying these keys.

For dialog keystrokes, see Dialog Box Keys.

Source Topic:  Keyboard


Caret Keys

  Caret Movement Keys

Key(s)	Function

Arrow key	Moves the caret left, right, up, or down in a field.

End or Ctrl + Right Arrow	Moves to the end of a field.

Home or Ctrl + Left Arrow	Moves to the beginning of a field.

Page Up or Page Down	Moves up or down in a field, one screen at a time.

Also see, Application Keys .

Source Topic:  Keyboard


  Dialog Box Keys

Key(s)	Function

Tab	Moves from field to field (left to right and top to bottom).

Shift + Tab	Moves from field to field in reverse order.

Alt + letter	Moves to the option or group whose underlined letter matches the one you type.

Arrow key	Moves from option to option within a group of options.

Enter	Executes a command button.

Or, choose the selected item in a list box and executes the command.

Esc	Closes a dialog box without completing the command. (Same as Cancel)

Alt + Down Arrow	Opens a drop-down list box.

Alt + Up or Down Arrow	Selects item in a drop-down list box.

Spacebar	Cancels a selection in a list box.

Selects or clears a check box.

Ctrl + Slash ( / )	Selects all the items in a list box.

Ctrl + Backslash  ( \ )	Cancels all selections except the current selection.

Shift + Arrow key	Extends selection in a text box.

Shift + Home	Extends selection to first character in a text box.

Shift + End	Extends selection to last character in a text box

Also see, Application Keys.

Source Topic:  Keyboard


  Editing Keys

Key(s)	Function

Ctrl+Z	Undo the last edit operation.

Ctrl+X	Removes selected text, and places a copy on the clip board.

Ctrl+C	Copies selected text to the clip board, text remains.

Ctrl+V	Pastes text from the clipboard.  Data is inserted at the caret.  If text is highlighted, the selected text will be replaced.

Backspace	Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

Or, deletes selected text.

Delete	Deletes the character to the right of the cursor.

Or, deletes selected text.

Other Keys	Most of the keys on the key board are used for entering text.

Also see, Application Keys .

Source Topic:  Keyboard


  Help Keys

Key(s)	Function

F1	Gets Help and displays the 'Help - Table of Contents' for the application.  If the Help window is already open, pressing F1 displays the "Using Windows Help" topics.

In some Windows applications, pressing F1 displays a Help topic on the selected command, dialog box option, or system message.

Shift+F1	Changes the pointer to [image] so you can get Help on a specific command, screen region, or key. You can then choose a command, click the screen region, or press a key or key combination you want to know more about.

(This feature is not available in all Windows applications.)

Also see, Application Keys.

Source Topic:  Keyboard


  System Keys

The following keys can be used from any window, regardless of the application you are using.

Key(s)	Function

Ctrl + Esc	Switches to the Task List (Win 3.1).  For Win 95, switches to Start menu.

Alt + Esc	Switches to the next application window or minimized icon, including full-screen programs.

Alt + Tab	Switches to the next application window, restoring applications that are running as icons.

Alt + PrtSc	Copies the entire screen to Clipboard.

Ctrl + F4	Closes the active window.

F1	Gets Help and displays the Help Index for the application. (See Help Keys)

Also see, Application Keys .

Source Topic:  Keyboard


  Text Selection Keys

Notice that the Shift key triggers selection.

Key(s)	Function

Shift + Left or Right Arrow	Selects text one character at a time to the left or right.

Shift + Down or Up	Selects one line of text up or down.

Shift+End	Selects text to the end of the line.

Shift + Home	Selects text to the beginning of the line.

Shift + Page Down	Selects text down one window.  Or, cancels the selection if the next window is already selected.

Shift + Page Up	Selects text up one window.  Or, cancels the selection if the previous window is already selected.

Ctrl + Shift + Left or Right Arrow

Selects text to the next or previous word.

Ctrl + Shift + Up or Down Arrow

Selects text to the beginning (Up Arrow) or end (Down Arrow) of the paragraph.

Ctrl + Shift + Home	Selects text to the beginning of the document.

Ctrl + Shift + End	Selects text to the end of the document.

Also see, Application Keys .

Source Topic:  Keyboard


  Window Keys

Notice that Alt signals a general window command.

Key(s)	Function

Alt + Spacebar	Opens the Control menu for an application window.

Alt + Hyphen ( - )	Opens the Control menu for a document window.

Alt + F4	Closes a window.

Alt + Esc	Switches to the next application window or minimized icon, including full-screen programs.

Alt + Tab	Switches to the next application window, restoring applications that are running as icons.

Alt + Enter	Switches a non-Windows application between running in a window and running full screen.

Arrow key	Moves a window when you have chosen Move from the Control menu.

Or, changes the size of a window when you have chosen Size from the Control menu.

Also see, Application Keys .

Source Topic:  Keyboard