Mouse Software Release 6.12 --------------------------- ******************************************************************** * IMPORTANT: This README file contains important information about * * the release 6.12 of this software which cannot be found in the * * manuals. Please make sure you go through the relevant sections. * ******************************************************************** This README file provides information on the following topics: DOS Utilities ============= - DOS Mouse Driver, Release 6.12. - How To Upgrade Your Mouse DOS Files. - How To Install Your Mouse For The GEM Environment. - How To Install Your Mouse For AutoCAD 10 And Above. - How To Install Your Mouse For DOS 4.0 Shell Program. - How To Install Your Mouse For DOS 5.0 Shell Program. - Loading High Command. - How To Install Your Windows 3.x Drivers. DOS Utilities ============= DOS Mouse Driver, Release 6.12 ------------------------------ Mouse support for standard VESA super VGA mode has been added for this release. The modes supported are modes 100(hex) through 10C(hex), and mode 6A(hex). The appropriate files will be automatically installed if the mouse installation program detects a VESA BIOS extension, release 1.00 or higher, or a VGA adapter. Starting from the 6.12 release, the DOS driver is made up of the three following files: 1) MOUSE.COM : mouse driver 2) LMOUSE.INI : mouse driver configuration file 3) LVESA.OVL : video module for the DOS driver These files must be in the same directory. However, the configuration file and the video module are not required -- if any one (or both) is missing, MOUSE.COM will still load, but super VGA video modes will not be available. As for MOUSE.SYS, VESA super VGA modes are not supported at this time, and LMOUSE.INI and LVESA.OVL are not required. The configuration file is automatically created by the installation program for your specific hardware configuration. We recommend that you do NOT modify it. In case you change your video adapter, we suggest that you reinstall the mouse software to update the configuration file. How To Upgrade Your Mouse DOS Files ----------------------------------- If you are upgrading from a previous version of Mouse software, we recommend that you install your Mouse Software in the same directory as your previous version. The INSTALL program replaces the old software in the MOUSE directory with the new versions. How To Install Your Mouse For The GEM Environment ------------------------------------------------- When installing GEM, select the option for Logitech Mouse or choose the selection for "MOUSE.COM". How To Install Your Mouse For AutoCAD 10 And Above -------------------------------------------------- When installing AutoCAD, choose the Microsoft serial or Bus mouse selection. This selection will use the mouse driver in memory. How To Install Your Mouse For DOS 4.0 Shell Program --------------------------------------------------- IBM DOS 4.0x installation places a new AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the root directory and a DOSSHELL.BAT file in the DOS files directory. In order to use your mouse with the mouse driver in memory, you must modify both the AUTOEXEC.BAT and DOSSHELL.BAT files. 1) With a text editor, open the DOSSHELL.BAT file and find this statement: "@SHELLC /MOS:[driver].MOS/TRAN/COLOR/ etc...." (where [driver] can be PCIBMDRV, PCMSDRV, or PCMSPDRV) 2) Delete "/MOS:[driver].MOS" from the "@SHELLC" statement. Leave the rest of the statement. The modified statement should now look like this: "@SHELLC /TRAN/COLOR/ etc...." 3) Modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file: Include the C:\MOUSE sub-directory in the PATH statement. Load MOUSE before you execute DOSSHELL. This lets you use your Mouse both inside and outside the Shell for DOS 4.0x. How To Install Your Mouse For DOS 5.0 Shell Program. ---------------------------------------------------- The DOS mouse driver should be launched prior to the DOS 5.0 DOS Shell and not launched within a DOS box. Also Windows 3.x should not be launched from a DOS 5.0 DOS Shell DOS box. This may result in loss of mouse functionality under Windows 3.x. Loading High Command. --------------------- In case you have problems trying to load high the mouse driver, you can load the driver without the overlay with the following command: For DOS 5.x: LOADHIGH MOUSE NOVCI How To Install Your Windows 3.x Drivers. ---------------------------------------- Windows 3.x should be on your system prior to the DOS installation. Take note of the drive and path name of Windows (e.g. C:\WINDOWS.) This will be used during the DOS Mouse Software installation. Windows drivers will be loaded during the DOS Mouse Software Installation. To install these drivers, choose the entry "Install Mouse Driver for Windows 3.x" in the Main Menu and follow the on-screen instructions. Technical Notes =============== DOS Program Files ----------------- MOUSE.COM Standard Logitech DOS mouse driver. LMOUSE.INI Mouse driver configuration file LVESA.OVL Video module for the DOS driver MOUSE.SYS DOS mouse driver that is useful for systems with dedicated mouse-based applications that need a minimum of user control. INSTALL.BAT Installation program. MWINST.EXE MWINST.SCR MWINST.CFG MTUTOR.EXE Mouse tutorial program. MTUTOR.SCR README.EXE Readme file viewer. COMCHECK.EXE Tests the connection of your serial mouse. LMOUSE.DRV Windows mouse driver for Windows 3.0 or greater. LVMD.386 Windows virtual mouse driver for Windows 3.0 or greater for 386 enhanced mode. Other File ---------- README.TXT The file you are reading. ---- End of Readme file ---