Copyright: Help Contents Copyright® 1994 Son Productions


Contents
DOS Jumper

Version 1.0

Table of Contents

What is DOS Jumper?

DOS Jumper Features

Running DOS Jumper

Using the Command Line

Using the DOS Jumper Window

Using DOS Jumper with File Manager

Using DOS Jumper with 4DOS or NDOS

Using DOS Jumper with Windows for Workgroups 3.11

File Menu

Options Menu

Help Menu

Registration

Technical Support

History of DOS Jumper

About the Author and Son Productions

DOS Jumper and Help File are  Copyright 1994 Son Productions and John Campion.  All Rights Reserved.


Running DOS Jumper

There are two ways to run DOS Jumper.

1.  The Command Line mode

The command line mode is used when you want set up programs in Program Manager to use DOS Jumper transparently.

2.  The Window Mode

This is used to select a program to be run using DOS Jumper

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What Is DOS Jumper?


What is DOS Jumper?

DOS Jumper is a program designed to quickly and easily exit Windows, run a DOS program and then return to Windows upon completion.

This is particularly useful for games that refuse to run properly under Windows.  Using DOS Jumper, you can set the games up as icons in Windows, allowing the games to appear to be run from Windows.

NOTE:  This program does not actually run the game under Windows, but the game appears run from Windows.

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Running DOS Jumper

DOS Jumper Features


Using the Command Line

You can use the command line to specify a program to be run using DOS Jumper.  To do this, just add the programs name after DOSJUMP.EXE in your Program Manager.

An example would be:

"DOSJUMP.EXE GAME.EXE"

This would exit Windows, run a program called GAME.EXE, and then return to Windows, all without any input from the user.

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Running DOS Jumper

What is DOS Jumper?


Using the DOS Jumper Window


File Menu
Using the DOS Jumper Window


Options Menu
Using the DOS Jumper Window


Help Menu
Using the DOS Jumper Window


Jump to DOS Button

This button is the heart of DOS Jumper.

When you select this button, DOS Jumper does four things.

1.	Verifys the program selected actually exists

2.	Exits out of Windows

3.	Runs the program that you specified

4.	Returns to Windows


Run Command Prompt

This is where you can enter the program you want to run, as well as any command arguments you want to pass to it.

Click on the down arrow to recall a list of the last eight programs you have run.


Browse

Browse allows you to select the program you want to run using a standard Windows file selection box.

The file you select is placed in the Run Command Prompt


Exit

The Exit command quits DOS Jumper and returns you to the Windows environment


About DOS Jumper

The About Box displays DOS Jumper's current release information, the copyright information, and the registered user's name, if applicable.

DOS Jumper and Help File are  Copyright 1994 Son Productions and John Campion.  All Rights Reserved.


Always On Top Option
Always on Top

Turn this option on if you want DOS Jumper to always to stay on top of other windows, even if it is not the active window.

If this option is off, then DOS Jumper may become obscured by other windows programs.


Status Bar
The Status Bar

The Status Bar displays short hints to let you know what to do, or what the currently selected option does.


History of DOS Jumper

9/10/94 - Initial Release 1.00


Technical Support

Technical support is available one of four ways.

CompuServe

Support BBS(s)

US Postal Mail

Voice Support

For more details, click on the method you are interested in.

Registered users are entitled to priority support via all methods, but unregistered users are allowed unlimited help only via CompuServe or the Support BBS(s), and one time per mail or voice support.

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Registration


CompuServe Support
CompuServe

You can leave E-Mail to John Campion, the author, at ID#  74544,3075.

This is the fastest method of support, as he checks the mail once or twice a day.

Typical Turn-Around Time: 24 Hours


Support BBS(s)

You can leave E-Mail to John Campion, the author, at any of the following BBS(s):

1.  Sawbuck's BBS - Home to Son Productions

(717) 633-1244 in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Supports speeds up to 14.4k

2.  Virtual Dimensions

(901) 935-2192 in Jackson, TN

Supports speeds up to 14.4k

This is a fast method of support, as he checks the mail once or twice a day.

Typical Turn-Around Time: 24 Hours


US Mail Support
US Postal Mail

You can send US Postal Mail to the author at the following address:

John Campion

Son Productions

86 Collins Circle

Hanover, PA 17331 USA

This is the slowest method of support, due to the relative slowness of the mail.

Typical Turn-Around Time: 2-3 Weeks


Voice Support

Voice Support via the telephone is available at the following numbers:

(717) 633-1244 in Hanover, Pennsylvania

From end of December to end of January, and all of summer.

(901) 661-4559 in Jackson, Tennessee

All of the rest of the year, as I am in college

Please do not call collect, as collect calls are not accepted.

Typical Turn-Around Time: Immediately


Registration
DOS Jumper Registration

There are two ways to register DOS Jumper.  Click on the method you are interested in:

CompuServe Registration Service

US Postal Mail

The cost, $10.00,  is the same for whichever method you prefer.  In order to keep the cost down,  you will only be sent a registration key.  Disks and printed manuals are not available.

Your registration key will be valid for all future releases.  Once you have paid, you will not have to pay for any future versions.


CIS Registration
CompuServe Registration

To register via Compuserve, use the SWREG service.

Search the Shareware Titles for DOS Jumper.

Fill out the information, and $10.00 will be added to your CompuServe account.  As soon as the author is notified of your registration, you will receive a registration key and instructions for registering via CompuServe E-Mail.

Also, you will be notified by E-Mail of all major upgrades, but not of minor bug fixes.

The latest version will always be available on CompuServe in the Windows Shareware Forum (GO WINSHA).


US Mail Registration
US Postal Mail Registration

To register via the United States Postal Mail, click on Order Form, and select "Print Topic" from the File Menu, or print the file entitled "ORDER.FRM", which should be included with DOS Jumper.

Fill out the form and enclose a check or money order for ten dollars ($10.00 US) made payable to:

John Campion

Son Productions

86 Collins Circle

Hanover, PA 17331 USA

And mail it to the above address.  As soon as he receives it, he will mail you your registration key and instructions for registering.

Click here for the Order Form:	Order Form


Order Form
DOS Jumper Version 1.0 Order Form

Thanks for registering DOS Jumper! Please take a minute to fill out the following form.

Name:  __________________________________________________________

Company:  _______________________________________________________

Address:  _______________________________________________________

City:  ___________________________________________________________

State: ______________            ZIP Code: _____________________________

Country:  _____________________________________________

E-Mail ID:  ______________________________________

Where did you receive a copy of DOS Jumper? (check all that apply)

___  BBS (Please include name and phone # in comment section)

___  Friend

___  Compuserve

___  Other (Please specify in comments section)

Overall, how would you rate this program compared to other programs in the same price

range? (If making comparisons, please give names of programs)

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Comments/Suggestions/Bug Reports:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

 Check or Money Order Enclosed for $10.00 (US)

_____ 	 Made Payable to John Campion

Mail this form to:

John Campion

Son Productions

86 Collins Circle

Hanover, PA 17331 USA


DOS Jumper Features

DOS Jumper has many features, some of which are unique to DOS Jumper.

•	Easy to Use Interface

•	Command Line or Window Modes

•	File Browser

•	Full, Online Help

•	EXE, COM, and BAT Files Support

•	4DOS or NDOS BTM Files Support

•	Drag 'N' Drop Capabilities

•	Always on Top Option

•	Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Support

•	Life-Time Registration

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Running DOS Jumper

What is DOS Jumper?


Using File Manager with DOS Jumper
Using DOS Jumper with File Manager

You can drag a file from File Manager or any other program capable of drag and drop onto the DOS Jumper window or the minimized icon.

DOS Jumper will take this file and Jump to DOS with it.


Using 4DOS and NDOS
Using DOS Jumper with 4DOS or NDOS

DOS Jumper provides full support for 4DOS's (and NDOS's) BTM files.

If DOS Jumper finds that 4DOS or NDOS is currently being used, it will allow you to select and run all BTM files.


Using WFWG 3.11
Using DOS Jumper with WFWG 3.11

During the course of testing this program, the author found that Windows for Workgroups 3.11 has a significant bug.  This bug does not let DOS Jumper, or any other program that does the same thing, work in its normal way.

A unique solution has been deviced.  The same functionality can be provided using a batch file to run Windows, rather than the normal WIN.COM.  To use this method the following steps must be taken:

1.	Rename WIN.COM to WINRUN.COM.  This can be done in either DOS or File Manager.

2.	Copy the included WIN.BAT to your Windows directory.

3.	Exit Windows and re-load it by typing 'WIN'.  This causes the batch file to run, rather than WIN.COM.

4.	Turn on the "Windows for WG 3.11" Option  in the Options menu.

DOS Jumper will now work with WFWG 3.11!


Contents Option
Contents

This option brings up the DOS Jumper Table of Contents in the Help file.


Search for Help On
Search for Help On...

This option allows you to search DOS Jumper's help file for the informatiion you need.


How to Use Help

This option brings up another help file that demonstrates and tells you how to use the Microsoft Wiindows Help System.   This is particularly useful for beginners.


About The Author
About the Author and Son Productions

DOS Jumper and Help File are  Copyright 1994 Son Productions and John Campion.  All Rights Reserved.

Dear DOS Jumper User,

My first program was Smart Menu, a shareware DOS menuing system, with every option possible, but still designed for the novice user.

However, with the advent of Windows, it appeared that DOS was dying,  so I decided to switch to Windows programming.  This is my first shareware Windows program, and there are several more in the works.

I am currently in college, studying for my Computer Science and Accounting degrees, and I program professionally as well.  If you have a program you would like written, please feel free to contact me.

Son Productions is my pseudo-company name, although no such company really exists (yet).

I hope you enjoy DOS Jumper as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Sincerely,

John Campion

Author of DOS Jumper