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                            ~_X-Master Help Index~[


                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZGeneral Information~[

                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZUnits Window~[

                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZTimer Events Window~[

                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZMenu Options~[

                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZEditing/Scrolling Commands~[

                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZProgram Registration~[

                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZProgram Suitability~[

                       ~\[ * ]~[  ~ZExit Help~[

   To  navigate through the "Help System", use  the Cursor or Tab keys to
   highlight one  of the options displayed  on the screen, then press the
   <Enter> key.  This will take you to a screen which gives more specific
   information about the highlighted option.
@ABO NDX
     The "X-Master Program" is designed to work with the X-10 (USA), Inc.
     CP290 Computer Interface. It allows full control of all X-10 devices
     from your computer plus easy programming of timer events.   By using
     multiple files, several unit/event  configurations may  be saved and
     loaded as needed.

     Event files are stored in  the current directory using  an extension
     of ".TIM".   These are a different format than ".X10" files (used by
     the program supplied with the interface) and are  NOT interchangable
     with them.

     A  mouse can be used with this program provided it does not conflict
     with the computer interface.

     This program may be used without the interface connected by starting
     the program with the command:
                                     XMSTR -nt
     The -nt option specifies that "no transfer" should take place either
     to or from the computer interface.


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@UNI NDX EDI
                              ~_"Units" Window~[
   The "Units" window is provided to allow you to keep track of the various
   X-10 devices around your home.  You may add or delete units by selecting
   the appropriate option from the 'Update' sub-menu.   You may also change
   existing devices by selecting the 'Edit' option while this window is the
   active window.

      ~ZLocation~[ - Where the X-10 device is located in your home.
   ~ZDescription~[ - The specific device(s) connected to X-10 module.
          ~ZCode~[ - The House Code and Unit Code of this X-10 Module.
       ~ZTrigger~[ - These are memo items in which you may record the "unit
                 code" of a module which will trigger THIS module either
                 due to motion or a dusk condition.  This helps you keep
                 track of how your X-10 security lights are programmed.
         ~ZEvent~[ - Displays an arrow if the device is currently selected.
                 Devices are selected / unselected by picking the 'Choose'
                 menu option while the "UNITS" window is active.  Devices
                 associated with  a defined 'event' will be automatically
                 selected whenever  the "EVENTS" window  is active.  Only
                 units which are selected respond to 'Instant' commands.

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@EVE EV2 EDI NDX
                             ~_"Timer Events" Window~[
   The "Events" window allows programming  of various 'timer' events (max of
   128).  An event will turn ON, turn OFF, or DIM a group of X10 units which
   are set  for the same house code.   Timer  events may repeat  on a weekly
   cycle or may  be one time (Today or Tomorrow) events.  You may add/delete
   or edit events by selecting the appropriate option from the 'Update' sub-
   menu.

   Selecting 'New Event' will insert a space for the "new" event above the
   event  currently  highlighted.   You must then  select 'EDIT'  to enter
   specific information  for  the event.  Pressing <F4> while editing will
   present a 'PICK LIST'  of valid options for the field that is currently
   being edited.

      ~ZDays~[ - The the specific day(s) of the week this event is to occur.
             This is column positional:   First column is Sunday, next is
             Monday, ... and the last (7th) column is Saturday.  Entering
             any non-blank character in the column for a day will select
             that day.  Press <F4> to select 'Today' or 'Tomorrow' only
             events.

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@EV2 RET EDI NDX
                       ~_"Timer Events" Window (Continued)~[

        Note:  Old 'today' events are shown with the date (mm/dd) in the
               days column.  Old 'tomorrow' events are shown with a date
               in the days column followed by '++'.  These events remain
               in the file for memo purposes only and may be deleted.

       ~ZTime~[ - The time the event is to occur.
       ~ZFunc~[ - Function desired: ON, OFF or DIM.
      ~ZLevel~[ - The brightness level (zero to 100 percent) of a 'DIM'
               event.  This will be set to 100% for non-dim events.
       ~ZMode~[ - NORMAL or RANDOM.  Normal will trigger the event at
               the specific time indicated.  Random will trigger the event
               within an hour of the programmed time, varying the time each
               day (for a lived-in look while away).
      ~ZHouse~[ - The house code of units effected by this event.
      ~ZUnits~[ - The specific units effected by this event.  Select the
               desired unit number by pressing <F4> or any non-blank key
               while the cursor is positioned under the column for that
               unit.

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@MNU FIL WIN CHO INS UPD SET NDX
                         ~_Main Menu Options~[

       ~\[ * ]~Z FILE....:~[ Access File/Transfer Sub-Menu

       ~\[ * ]~Z WINDOW..:~[ Access Window Zoom/Switch Sub-Menu

       ~\[ * ]~Z CHOOSE..:~[ Selects or De-selects Current Item

       ~\[ * ]~Z INSTANT.:~[ Access Instant Control Sub-Menu

       ~\[ * ]~Z UPDATE..:~[ Access Update Sub-Menu

       ~\[ * ]~Z SETUP...:~[ Access Program Setup Sub-Menu

            ~Z Help....:~[ Access Program Help Screens (this screen)

            ~Z ABOUT...:~[ Display Program Version and Copyright
                       Information.


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@FIL NDX

                       ~_File/Transfer Sub-Menu Options~[


          ~ZLOAD.......:~[ Loads New X10 Unit/Events Data File From Disk

          ~ZSAVE.......:~[ Saves The Current Unit/Events Data To Disk

          ~ZPRINT......:~[ Prints The Current Unit/Events Data

          ~ZTRANSFER...:~[ Transfers The Current Timer Events Data to the
                                X-10 Computer Interface

          ~ZUPLOAD.....:~[ Loads Computer With Events Stored in Interface,
                                Replacing any Events Already Defined

          ~ZEXIT.......:~[ Quits the Program



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@WIN NDX

                             ~_Window Sub-Menu Options:~[



        ~ZSWITCH.....:~[ Swaps Active Window.  If Unit Configuration Window
                     is currently active, the Timer Event window will
                     be made active and vice-versa.  The active window
                     always contains a highlight bar, whereas the
                     inactive window does not.

        ~ZZOOM.......:~[ Switches from Full-Screen to Split-Screen mode.  In
                     Full screen mode, only the active window is displayed.
                     In split screen mode, the Unit Configuration window is
                     displayed on the top half of the screen and the Timer
                     Event window is displayed on the bottom.




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@CHO NDX
                       ~_Choose Item (Main Menu Option)~[


      Selecting this from the main menu toggles the state of the currently
      highlighted item:


      If the active table is the ~ZUnit Configuration Table~[, the 'Event'
      column will toggle between selected (arrow) and unselected (blank)
      mode.  Selected Units are controlled via the 'Instant' Sub-Menu.


      If the active table is the ~ZTimer Event Table~[, the 'Mode' will change
      from 'Normal/Random' to 'Freeze' or vice-verse.  If the event is
      in 'Freeze' mode, it will be retained in the file, but will not be
      downloaded to the interface and therefore will not have any effect
      on the specified X10 modules until it is unfrozen.



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@INS NDX
                         ~_Instant Sub-Menu Options~[

    This sub-menu allows you to turn ON, OFF & DIM X10 devices from your
    computer instantly.   Only 'Currently Selected' units (those with an
    arrow in the "Events" column) are effected by these commands.

    To select units to be effected, highlight the desired unit(s) in the
    "Units" window and select 'Choose' from the main menu.  To un-select
    an item, select 'Choose' from the main menu again.
          NOTE: Selected units MUST all have the SAME HOUSE CODE.

          ~ZOn.......:~[ Sends a Unit On Command to ALL selected Items

          ~ZOff......:~[ Sends a Unit Off Command to ALL selected Items

          ~ZDim......:~[ Prompts for a brightness level, then sends a DIM
                     command to all selected units.

          ~ZClear....:~[ Un-selects all currently selected Items.

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@UPD NDX
                          ~_Update Sub-Menu Options~[

     This sub-menu allows you to update the "Unit Configuration" and "Timer
     Event" tables.

      ~ZAdd Unit....:~[ Makes room above the currently selected unit for a
                    new unit.

      ~ZNew Event...:~[ Makes room above the currently selected Timer Event
                    for a new event.

      ~ZDelete......:~[ Deletes the currently highlighted unit or event from
                    the table.

      ~ZEdit........:~[ Allows you to edit the "active" table starting with
                    the currently selected unit or event.  When finished
                    editing, press the <F2> key to return to the menu.



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@SET VID REG NDX
                        ~_Program Setup Sub-Menu Options:~[

    This sub-menu allows you to change the time, base code and COMM port of
    the X-10 interface in addition to customizing screen colors.

        ~ZTime Set...:~[ Allows you to change the time and transfer it to
                     the X-10 computer interface.

        ~ZBase Set...:~[ Allows you to change the base house code in X-10
                     computer interface.  Note that this will also wipe
                     out all events currently loaded in the interface.

        ~ZComm Port..:~[ Allows you to select the communications port where
                     the X-10 computer interface is connected (1 thru 4).

  ~\[ * ]~Z Video......:~[ Allows you to customize the screen colors of the
                     program to your taste.

  ~\[ * ]~Z Register...:~[ Prints program license registration form.


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@VID NDX
                        ~_Video Customization Screen~[

  This function allows you to customize the screen colors and video display
  method to suit your own taste.

  Use the cursor keys to select the item to customize, then:
     Press ~Z<F>~[ to change forground color (8 possible colors).

     Press ~Z<B>~[ to change background color (8 possible colors).

     Press ~Z<I>~[ to change forground color intensity.

     Press ~Z<K>~[ to toggle between blinking and steady display.

     Press ~Z<A>~[ to change switch to alternate color palette.  Two color
     configurations can be maintained and easily switched using this option.

     Press ~Z<V>~[ to change the video display mode.  In most cases you will
     want to select 'FAST'.   If your computer hardware has difficulty
     with this option try the 'DIRECT' or 'BIAS' options.

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@EDI RET NDX
                              ~_Editing Commands:~[
    Arrow keys     -  Move cursor left, right or up, down.
    Ins            -  Inserts a space at the current cursor location
    Del            -  Deletes character at cursor location
    Backspace      -  Deletes character to left of cursor
    Home           -  Moves cursor to beginning of field
    End            -  Moves cursor past all non-blank data in field
    Ctrl-Right     -  Moves cursor to Next word in field
    Ctrl-Left      -  Moves cursor to Start of Previous word in field
    Ctrl-Y         -  Erase current field
    Ctrl-A         -  Erase all data from cursor to end of field
    Tab, Shift-Tab -  Move cursor to next/prior field
    Enter          -  Accept changes and move to next field
    Ctrl-PgUp      -  Move to first field on editing screen
    Ctrl-PgDn      -  Move to last field on editing screen
    F2             -  Update current line and exit 'EDIT' mode
    F4             -  Access a "PICK LIST" of valid items for this field
                           ~_Table Scroll Commands:~[
    Down/Up Arrows     -  Scroll table down/up by one line
    PgDn/PgUp          -  Scroll table down/up by one screen
    Home/End           -  Position to first/last line shown on screen
    Ctrl-Home/Ctrl-End -  Position to first/last item in table
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@REG NDX
                    ~_X-Master Program License Registration~[

      This program  is distributed free for initial inspection using the
      "shareware" concept.  You may use it and evaluate it before paying
      for it.   If, after evaluating the program, you  decide that it is
      useful and you want to continue to use it, please help support the
      shareware concept by purchasing a license.

                        License Fee Only:  $9.95  (U.S.).
        ~ZScope:~[  Applies to a single user only.  The user is granted a
                   license to run this program on one or more machines
                   provided it is used exclusively by said user.

         ~ZTerm:~[  Expires upon the transfer of license by user to another
                   party.  New licensee may register at no cost.


      ~ZHow to Register:~[  Select 'Setup', then 'Register' from the program
                   Menu.  If a printer is hooked up to the LPT1 port, a
                   mailable registration form will be printed for you.

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@WAR NDX
                       ~_X-Master Software Warranty~[

    This program is supplied on an AS-IS basis.  NO warranty, either
    express or implied is given.   The user is responsible for evaluating
    suitability of use in any situation.  User agrees that any damages
    resulting from the use of this program,  whether direct or otherwise
    are the responsiblity of the user and that RejTech, the developers and
    the distributors of this program are free from responsibility for any
    such damages.

    Please note that a potential hazard always exists if automated equipment
    is  used  inappropriately (a  heater being automatically activated while
    clothing is  drapped over it can cause a fire).   User should follow all
    cautions specified in the owner's manual supplied with each X-10 device.

    RejTech is an independant software producer and is not affiliated with
    X-10 (USA), Inc.


              X-10  -  is a registered trademark of X-10 USA, Inc.


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