Copyright: Dial-It Pro ® 1993-Louis Collado


Table of contents
Dial-It Pro

Contents:

Introduction

Requirements

Main Dialer Window

Setup Panel

Log Window

Memory Pad

Timer Bar

Keyboard Entry

Special Character codes

Tech Support

Trouble shooting

Miscellaneous:

Batch File


norton batchfile
Batch File

Norton Desktop For Windows:

This two line batch file, once installed, will activate Dialit from Norton desktop for Windows regardless of what application you are currently working on and wether or not Dial-It is Active.

Just make sure you have BATCHRUN.EXE located in the Norton Directory. It Is part of the Norton Desktop for windows Package.

Installation:

1-Run NOTEPAD.EXE or any Text Editor and Type the following two lines exactly as shown:

Run("dialitpr.exe","")

SendKey("{F4}")

2-Next, save the file to the DIALITPR Directory as DIALITPR . WBT.

It is inportant  you use the WBT extension and that it is saved into the same directory where DIALITPR . EXE is.

3-Next, Click the Norton Desktop Control Box, (Upper Left) and Select Launch Manager.

Follow this Sequence:

Click ADD.

Click BROWSE

Find DIALITPR.WBT and Select.

Click OK

Click OPTIONS

Click DIRECTORY

Select the Dialitpr Directory.

Click OK

Click OK

Click SHORTCUT KEY and Press F11. (or any key you like)

Type in a Text description in the TEXT Field.

Check "Include Keyname..."

4-From the Norton CONFIGURE Menu, Select  "SAVE CONFIGURATION"

From Now on, Anytime you need to Dial a Number from Text or  your favorite database,  just Hit your HOT KEY.

Dialitpr will activate (or load if it is not running) and dial your number. This will work from any application.

Windows Program Manager:

Unfortunatly, the Windows Program Manger does Not Hook to keyboard events Like Norton Does.

This batch File will NOT work if you are using the Windows program manager as your shell.

TaskDial.Exe:

TaskDial.Exe will allow you to perform the same Hot Key action when using the Program Manager as your shell.

TaskDialer is free (Except for materials and shipping.)

If you want TaskDial Send an Informal note specifying you want taskdial.

Include your address, Phone and check or money order for 5 dollars to cover the cost of

the diskette, mailer, shipping, and the trip to the PO. (I live out in the BoonDocks)

For mailing Address See Technical Support


Timer Bar

Fields:

Re:  Recipient.

You may enter a name, company, or short note. This Information will be part of the log entry.

No: Displays the current number dialed.

Buttons:

 Miinimize Button: Reduces the timer bar to an Icon on your desktop.

To expand the timer from the keyboard press F7 when the dialit window is active.

 Position Button: Positions the timer bar on top or bottom of Screen.

Hangup / Close: Hangs up and closes the timer bar.

Talk: Click when dialing is complete and connection has been made. The timer will be activated.

Clicking the button before dialing is complete will hangup.

Clicking After picking up Handset will Change the Hangup button to Close.

Log: Makes a Log entry of  the call and Closes the timer bar.

Store: Stores the current number for Re-dialing.

This number will remain stored until another number is Stored.

You may press F8 from any of Dialit's windows to redial the stored number.

Re-Dial: Click to Re-Dial the stored number.

The timer will Redial withing the time interval specified in the setup box.

The timer bar can be Iconized while using the redial feature.

Paste: Will Grab up to 60 characters of text from the screen and paste it into the Timer's Recipient (Re:) Field.

This is handy when you dialed a number from a database field. You can click on the name field relating to the

number dialed from your database then click the paste button. Saves you some typing.

Keys:

F1: Pull up These Instructions.


Memory Pad

The memory Pad allows you to store your most frequently called numbers.

You may use any of  the  Special Character codes when making your entry.

You can navigate through the cells with the following keys:

Up / Down Arrow Keys for Up and Down.

Shift Left / Right Arrow Keys for Cutting accross the cells left to right.

Dialing:

You can dial from the pad using one of the following:

1-ENTER or RETURN Key

2-F4 Key.

3-Clicking on the cell

Menu Options:

File:

Exit: will Close the Memory Pad.

Edit:

Dial : Dials the Current Cell  (F4)

Redial stored : Redials the curent  Stored Number. (F8)

Cell : drops down the cell edit box. (F5 Toggles open and Close)

Window:

Log : Makes the Log window active. (F2)

Main : Makes the Main window active. (F3)

Save Position : Saves the current Memory pad window position.

Help :

Select to display Help on The Memory Pad. (F1)

Storing Names and Numbers:

1-Press F5 or Click Edit / Cell. The memory pad will expand.

2-Click on the Cell you want to Edit or add.

3-Enter name and Number in the Name:  and Tel: fields.

4-Click the STORE  button to memorize.

5-You may repeat htis process with other cells or click CLOSE  to Finish.

The CLEAR Button will clear the selected cell.

New entries will be saved when you exit the Memory Pad.


Log Window

The Log Viewer Window displays all calls showing the Date, Time, Length, and Recipient.

You can scroll through the Log List with the following keys:

Up / Down Arrow

Page Down / Page Up

Home / End

Dialing:

You can dial from the Log List using one of the following. Hilight the desired entry then :

1-Press ENTER / RETURN or..

2-Press F4 or..

3-Double Click entry.

Menu Options:

File:

Open : Opens an archived Log for Viewing.

Save As : Saves the default Log ( Dialitpr.Log ) under another name for achival purposes.

Printer Setup: .

Printer: Selects the printer driver.

Font: Selects the font to use when printing the Log Listing.

Print:

Selected: Will print only those Items Hilighted. (Hold Down the Left Mouse Button and Drag over List)

Allt: Prints all items on the List.

Clear Log : Clears Log contents. (Watch Out...Use Save As if you want to keep a copy).

Exit : will Close the Log Viewer window.

Edit:

Dial : Dials the Current List Entry.  (F4)

Redial stored : Redials the curent  Stored Number. (F8)

Window:

Main : Makes the Main window active. (F2)

Memory Pad : Makes the Memory Pad  window active. (F3)

Expand : Maximizes  the Log Window. (F6 Toggles window size)

Toggle Color : Changes the List background color from White to light Grey. (F5 Toggles color)

Save Position : Saves the current Log Viewer  window position.

Help:

Select to display Help on The Log Viewer. (F1)

Status Bar:

Displays  Telephone and Memo for the current list item.


inttroduction
Introduction

Dial-It Pro for windows allows you to dial telephone numbers from Any Wordprocessing, Database, PIM, application

or any Screen Area Within Windows Containing Editable Text.

Don't Let this tiny window fool You. It Branches out into a  Mess Load of features.

Features of Dial-It Pro:

 1. "Plucks" and dials telephone numbers  directly from text documents ,  database ,  and other  Windows applications.

 2. Allows you to enter and dial numbers from the keyboard.

 3. Keeps track of calls in a log with Date, Time, Duration, Number dialed, and Who.

 4.You can print entire log or selected entries only with user defined fonts.

 5.You can save your logs for archival purposes if you need to do so.

 6. Log can be expanded for better viewing.

 7. You can R e-dial numbers from the log listings.

 8. timer tells you the duration of the call and allows you to enter the recipient.

 9. Memory dialer for those frequently called numbers. 40 numbers can be stored.

 10. long distance, outside line access codes  with user definable pauses.

 11.credit card calling.

 12. saves last window positions

 13. on line / context sensitive help.

 14. full keyboard access.

 15. 3D Interface

 16. Auto Re-Dial   from all of Dial-It's windows   with user defined intervals   .

 17.Special Character codes for easier dialing from withing Database Applications.

I have tried to keep Dial-It as simple as possible. Down to a simple Click of the Mouse or hitting the

ENTER key to Dial your Number. More than That , and you  might as well dial the number yourself.

I hope you enjoy using Dial-It and thank you for trying it.

Lou Collado - 1993

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Legal STUFF:

My Lawyer says I have to Post this Somewhere.

If you do not read, understand, and agree to this, YOU CANNOT USE THIS PROGRAM.

Author disclaims all warranties.

This program is supplied as is and author shall not be held responsible for any problems extending from the use

of this utility. In no event will author incur any liability for damages, including but not limited to, loss of profit, data or

use of the software, or special, incidental or consequential damages or other similar claims.

This program has no warranty.


system requirements
Requirements

Dial-It Pro requires:

Windows 3.1

Visual basic Runtime module (VBRun300.Dll)

Full Hayes Compatible Modem.

Clipboard in your windows directory.

Dial-It Pro will NOT work with:

Windows 3.0 or earlier

Visual Basic Runtime modules 1 and 2.


Registration

Registration:

Program: Dial-It Pro  Release:  2.0

To get a hard copy of the following form select File  / Print.

Please register my copy of "Dial-It Pro Release 2.0"

I am sending a check or money order for the amount of $20.00

Sign:_______________________________________________________

Name:______________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________

City:________________________________________________________

State:_______________________________________________________

Zip:_________________________________________________________

Country:_____________________________________________________

Tel: (optional)_________________________________________________

Where did you hear about Dial-It Pro

____________________________________________________________

Please circle disk size:     3.5 inch      5.25 inch

Send completed form with payment to

Louis Collado

3616 Willow Lake Court

St. Cloud, FL. 34769-6506

Registered users will be notified of any upgrades and when required,

FREE maintenance updates of Dial-It Pro.

Your feedback is appreciated and needed.

Please write comments on a separate sheet and mail at your convenience.


overview
Dial-It Pro Overview

Main Dialer Window:

Left Button:

This is the Dial button. To dial the currently selected number click this button once with the LEFT mouse button.

Long Distance:......

When Clicked with the RIGHT mouse button , the Dial button will display in red.  This will put you on Long Distance Mode and allow you to place  long distance calls within your area code when clicked again with the LEFT mouse button.

As Long as the Phone Icon is Red a #1 and Area Code will be added to your local number.

See Also: Special Character codes

Right Button:

This Is Your "On The Fly" Hilight Toggle Button.

Manual Mode:......

Auto Mode:..........

File Menu Options:


Special Character Codes

The Following Codes Can Be Used To Tell Dial-It How To Prepare Your Number:

These Codes will bypass any settings (except the pause options) in the Setup Panel and Long Distance Button. (Red icon)

Note:Control Characters Cannot Be Combined. Only One Per Number.

, (comma):

Inserts Two second Pause.

Sample: 102880-212-5551212,,,,12345678910 Pause Eight Seconds before dialing Card Number.

Sample: 8,1-212-555-1212 Pause Two Seconds after dialing Outside Access Code.

+ (plus):

Add Long Distance Prefix and Local Area Code To Local Number. (same as using the red icon)

Sample: 1-212-555-1212

^(shift 7):

Add Long Distance Carrier and Calling Card Number to Long Distance Number.

(Any Pauses specified in setup box will be used)

Sample: 102880-212-5551212,,,,12345678910

%(shift 5):

Add Long Distance Prefix Only To Local Number.

Sample: 1-5551212

@(shift 2):

Add Local Area Code Only To Local Number

Sample: 212-5551212

Where can I use these codes?:

1-You can use these codes in or your favorite Database Application.

2-They can be placed at the begining of a number to be selected for dialing from withing a text document.

3-They can be used anywere within Dial-It.

They can be part of the memory pad cells.

They can be part of the KeyPad Number specified in the Setup Panel.

They can be entered directly in the KeyPad.

When a call has been placed using these codes the Log entry will include the codes.


Keyboard Entry

Key Pad Extension:

When key pad is selected from the file menu, Dial-It's window expands into this neat little keypad where you

may enter numbers from the keyboard or you may use the mouse. If a default number was specified in the

Setup Box , that number will appear as default for quick dialing.

Although the entry box is only about 1 1/2 inch wide, it will accept up to 60 characters.

Buttons:

 0-9........Number entry

 Bs ........Back space

 Clr........Clear window

 Close ...Closes key pad

See Also: Special Character codes


Setup Panel

Set Up Panel OPTIONS:

Modem settings:

Port:   Select Modem Port Location

Baud:   select Baud Speed Desired.

Dialer settings:

Speaker Off:   When Checked, turns modem speaker off.

Vol Low:   When Checked, Lowers the Speaker Volume.

Speed Dial:   When Checked, Dials fast.

Pulse Dial:   When Checked, Selects Rotary Service.

Top Most:   When Checked, Dial-It's main window will allways be on top.

Auto hilight:   When Checked, Selects Automatic Number  Selection.

Re Dial Every [N] Seconds:  Enter The Redial Interval. 12 - 99 seconds. (12 seconds is default  .)

Dialing Codes:

Local Area Code:     Enter your Local area Code Here. This entry is   Required in order for DIAL-IT Pro   to detect long distance   calls.

Long Distance Prefix:   Enter your long distance Prefix. (normally a #1)  .

800:   Some areas do not require the #  1 prefix to dial 800 calls. this box, When Checked,   will add    #1 to 800 calls.

Outside Access prefix:   Enter your Outside Access code. (usually 8 or 9)  . leave this option blank if not required.

Pause:   When Checked, will add a two second delay after the   Outside Access Prefix  .

If no   Outside Access Prefix was specified then this Checkbox will be disabled.

Card Calling:

Use Card Codes:

When Checked, this option will add  Long Distance Carrier and Card numbers to the selected number. ALWAYS.

Long Distance Carrier:

Enter your Long Distance Access Code. (Sample: Long Distance Code For ATT is 102880)

Enter Card Number:

Enter your calling card Number Here. Tab Out to accept entry. any other key will Erase the contents of this field. Dial-It Provides Some Security Against Prying Eyes. To edit number you must click the "Edit Calling Card Number" button that appears after you tab out.

Pause Before Card Number:

Enter the delay to be inserted before dialing the card number in seconds.   (  2 - 99 seconds.   2 seconds is default but 12 works best   .)

KeyPad default Number:

 Enter your most commonly used number here. This number will be displayed   on the Keypad whenever

 it is activated.   you may   leave this blank if you wish to. See Also: Special Character codes

Buttons:

Ok (F6):   Save all changes and return to main dialer Panel.

Help (F1):   On line Help for the setup box.


security
Calling Card Security

 At No time except when entering, will Dial-It expose the Calling card Number.

 Dial-It will never store a number for redialing which contains a calling card number.

 It is very simple for prying eyes to View the Modem Buffer Setting in which some modems store

 the numbers for  redialing.  Calling Card Numbers will be Encrypted in the ini file.

If you find a bug in Dial-It's Security feature please notify me.

See Techical Support for Mailing Address


Technical Support

If you need technical support, please send your comments

along with a self stamped envelope to:

Louis Collado

3616 Willow Lake Court

St. Cloud, FL. 34769-6506

You may fax me at:

(407)-957-8671

Submit the following info:

Name

Your Telephone Number

Fax Number (if any)

Feedback or Problem encountered.

If I can help you I will reply.


Selecting modes
Selecting Numbers

Hilight Modes Available:

Auto:

Click the hilight button until you see the Plain Green Marker Icon.

Point to location where the number to be dialed is and click the Dial button.

Manual:

Hilight the desired number and click the Dial button.

Understanding how Dial-It selects numbers:

Auto Mode:

Dial-It filters out any non-numeric characters from the selected string. So technically you may use auto

mode to select from text lines provided the only numeric data in the line of text is a telephone number.

Sample:

"You may reach me at  212-555-1212  this evening....etc.."

Auto mode will filter out all alpha characters and will generate 212-555-1212 in this case.

However,if the line of text contains any other numeric data Dial-It will include that data in the dial string.

Sample:

"You may reach me at  212-555-1212  this evening after 8:45 pm....etc.."

In this case the dial string generated by Dial-It in Auto Mode will be 212-555-1212845.

This is where Manual Mode comes in.

Manual Mode:

Click the hilight button until you see the Green Marker Icon with the Slashed Circle over it,

Hilight the number 212-555-1212,  Dial-It will generate 212-555-1212 you click the dial button to Dial It. that's it.

NOTE: When Manually hiligthing, don't worry if you accidentally hilight  any alphabetical characters

found before and after the number. Dial-It will filter those characters out for you.


Trouble Shooting

Dial-It, like most windows communication programs,  will not re-direct the comm. port for its

own use and it will refuse to work when another application is using the same comm. port.

If your Modem fails to dial:

1-Make sure another application using the same comm. port is not running.

2-Check the Address and IRQ settings on the Windows Control Panel / Port settings.

The IRQ should match those of your Modem Board and should not conflict with another

board in your system. Change if necessary.

3-Did you exit any application sharing the same comm port? And if you did, did it close

the port and made it unavailable to Dial-It? If so Exit and Re-Run Dial-It.

There are Utilities on the market which allows two or more communication applications to Share the same

comm. port. One of this utilities is called KingCom © (OTC Corp. 800-769-6344, 714-832-4833. As Reviewed in PC World, Sept. 1993 )

I make no guarantees that Dial-It will work with your communication or fax programs.