HDM 4.60 - Hard Disk Menu (tm) MicroFox Company Copyright (c) 1986-93 by Jim Hass Post Office Box 447 All rights reserved world wide. Richfield OH 44286-0447 Member of {STAR} & [ASAD] Voice/Fax (216) 659-9489 This version was released: CompuServe: 73057,3113 -----> AUGUST 1993 <----- If this is over a year old, contact MicroFox for an updated version. To update an existing HDM or to install HDM for the first time: --------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Put the HDM diskette in drive A: (or B:). If downloaded from a BBS or received on a CD, HDM can be installed from any drive/directory. 2. Key in A:INSTALL and press . (or B:INSTALL (-VM for mono)) 3. If HDM is the only program (HDM???.INS) on the disk to install, skip this step, otherwise a list of programs (*.INS) that can be installed will be shown. Highlight the HDM file and press . 4. Use the default install-to drive and directory (C:\HDM) or change the displayed install-to drive and directory to your own choice. 5. Then press to start the installation process. 6. After all files are copied, your AUTOEXEC.BAT will be checked. If HDM is already in the DOS path and the last two lines change to the HDM directory and start HDM, the installation is complete. If not, INSTALL will ask if you want it to update or create the AUTOEXEC.BAT file for you. If you answer yes, your AUTOEXEC.BAT will be renamed to AUTOEXEC.OLD before it is changed. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: INSTALL will retain all menu entries you have already created. If you don't put the HDM startup in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you can start it like this: (1) Change to the HDM directory (CD \HDM) (2) key in HDM and press . After starting HDM, press to read the Help Screens, then press to display (and optionally print) HDM's documentation files. These are the files needed to use the Hard Disk Menu: ----------------------------------------------------- HDM.BAT The batch file that must start the Hard Disk Menu System. HDM4.EXE The executable program used by the Hard Disk Menu System. HDM.000-999 Files used by HDM to store menus and local configuration. HDM.CFG Created by HDM to hold global data affecting all menus. HDMHELP.EXE Hard Disk Menu Help File. (only needed if you press F1) HDMLIST.EXE Hard Disk Menu Reports. (only needed if you use reports) HDMDIAL.EXE HDM phone dialer. (only needed if using {DIAL} function) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The file ORDER.DOC contains special offers and discounts on HDM and a phone number for additional information about ordering the product. To print the order/registration form, go to the DOS prompt and change to the HDM directory. Key in: COPY ORDER.DOC PRN HISTORY.DOC contains a list of the latest changes made to HDM. SECURITY.DOC explains the Hard Disk Menu multi-level security system. VENDOR.DOC has information for disk vendors, user groups, and SysOps. HDM.DOC is a 130+ page User's Manual, print it using PRINTDOC.BAT. REGISTER.DOC is a convenient form for registering your copy of HDM. A1DEMO.000, HELPDEMO.000, HELPDEMO.HDM, HDMDEMO.HDR are sample files. --------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a fully functional program. It is not a demo and not crippled in any way. All features are documented in the on-disk manual. If you have trouble using the program or believe you did not receive all the files, please contact us with the name & address of the vendor, date received, and version number. --------------------------------------------------------------------- | HDM (tm) The Hard Disk Menu System (tm) Copyright (c) by Jim Hass | | Author/Member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) | --------------------------------------------------------------------- HDM is distributed as Shareware. Though it is copyrighted, you are encouraged to copy it and share it with others. You are granted a 30-day trial license to test-drive HDM and decide if it is the right product for you. After 30 days, you must register HDM with MicroFox or stop using it. See the file SHARWARE.DOC for more information about the Shareware concept. --------------------------------------------------------------------- HDM REGISTRATION FEES (in U.S. Dollars): Register a currently used HDM (no disk or manual sent) .. $ 35 per PC Receive a registered HDM Disk & Published User Manual ... $ 50 per PC 5-User Network License (Disks & Manual) ............. $ 95 per Server 10-User Network License (Disks & Manual) ........... $ 125 per Server 20-User Network License (Disks & 2 Manuals) ........ $ 200 per Server Unlimited Network License (Disks & 3 Manuals) ...... $ 275 per Server 15-User Site License (Disks & Manual) ................ $ 195 per Site 40-User Site License (Disks & 2 Manuals) ............. $ 395 per Site 90-User Site License (Disks & 3 Manuals) ............. $ 695 per Site Unlimited Site License (Disks & 4 Manuals) ........... $ 995 per Site 25-User Corporate License (Disks & 2 Manuals) ....... $ 295 all Sites 100-User Corporate License (Disks & 3 Manuals) ...... $ 795 all Sites 300-User Corporate License (Disks & 4 Manuals) ..... $ 1395 all Sites Unlimited Corporate License (Disks & 5 Manuals) .... $ 1995 all Sites extra HDM Diskettes for LAN, Site & Corporate Licenses ..... $ 2 each extra HDM Manuals for LAN, Site & Corporate Licenses ...... $ 10 each Shipping cost for orders: $4 in USA, $5 to Canada, $9 for all others. Single user registrations can choose between 5.25" or 3.5" diskettes. Network, Site and Corporate License will receive both size diskettes. Registered users will also receive additional programs from MicroFox. Educational discounts are available for schools, universities, etc. Special terms are available for consultants, distributors, & stores. Also reduced fees for SYSOPs and others who help us distribute HDM. See the file ORDER.DOC or call (216) 659-9489 for more information. --------------------------------------------------------------------- POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WHEN RUNNING HDM: If your screen is unreadable because of current color selections, start with the -VM switch. You might need this for a laptop. If HDM doesn't seem to run correctly, check the following: Make sure you have only one copy of COMMAND.COM on your hard disk and you have a path to it. Make sure you also have a path to the HDM work file (usually the HDM directory) and that you start HDM while in its own directory using HDM.BAT, not the HDM4.EXE file. Example of starting HDM from your AUTOEXEC.BAT: PATH C:\;C:\HDM CD\HDM HDM -VM --------------------------------------------------------------------- With your support, the Hard Disk Menu can continue to be improved and expanded. This product is distributed by satisfied users. Please help by giving copies to friends, customers, user groups, your company, or by uploading to local bulletin boards. The only two files you need to pass on to others are: INSTALL.EXE and HDM???.INS. Thank you for your support. Send your comments, suggestions, questions and orders to: MICROFOX COMPANY JIM HASS PO BOX 447 ELECTRONIC MAIL VIA... RICHFIELD OH 44286-0447 COMPUSERVE: 73057,3113 USA PHONE # 1-216-659-9489 --------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR A LIMITED TIME: ------------------- All HDM registrations will include a fully functional evaluation copy of EZ-Tree, a high quality ASP shareware genealogy program. EZ-Tree displays a tree structure on the screen for creating and modifying family tree information. It also includes an enhanced reporting system, tree linking, and mouse support. Also included is SEE, a text file viewing utility with mouse support to scroll the screen in any direction, and Precise Point, a mouse utility that replaces the block mouse cursor with a graphic arrow in HDM. Other programs that will be included: a simple BBS communications program for calling BBSs and uploading/downloading files; pEDIT+, a graphical ASCII file editor; NoShell, which can put security on the ability to shell to DOS from programs; AHELP, Clipper library for programmers; LAN Menu, a network menu utility; and PUT & GET, compression/archive & decompression/unarchive utility programs. DISTRIBUTING HDM: ----------------- When you distribute copies of HDM to others, make sure the files INSTALL.EXE and HDM???.INS are included. These are all that are needed for someone to install a complete working copy of HDM. Note: INSTALL.EXE works on all MicroFox Install (*.INS) files. If you "ZIP" (or other compression utility) the HDM install files for uploading to an online service, use this naming convention: HDM???.ZIP where ??? is the version number (HDM460.ZIP=HDM 4.60).