
Runner -- A Desktop Alternative
Copyright (C) 1990 by Dave Thorson   

Obscure Help Summary                Version 1.22, February 8, 1990

Please read the RUNNER.TXT file for more details -- this help file 
does not cover everything about Runner, only some of the less 
obvious stuff you might have trouble remembering at first.


RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON:

1) From Runner's main screen, takes you to the top level menu.
2) In the Add/Change dialogue box, it exits the same as Return.
3) In file view it exits back to the file selector.


ALTERNATE KEY:

1) When Runner starts to load, hold down to prevent a picture from
   loading.
2) Hold down when selecting a new palette to use the new colors
   for running programs AND the background picture.
3) Hold down when selecting a file that would otherwise activate
   an installed application to simply view the file.


ADD/CHANGE DIALOGUE BOX:

1) Press Return or right mouse button to exit and keep changes.
2) Press Esc key to clear the description.  If no description is 
   entered, programs use their default description (filename with 
   no extension).  Menus are not added or changed by Esc key.


KEYBOARD EQUIVALENTS (from main screen)

  HELP - activiates Item Selector
  UNDO - exits RUNNER (verified by prompt first)
  INSERT, RIGHT ARROW or RETURN - same as left mouse button
  CLR HOME - same as right mouse button
  LEFT ARROW - moves up to preceding list, attempts exit from top
  UP/DOWN ARROWS - move mouse up and down within lists; move 
    backward and forward through pages in file view
  TAB - Toggles between display of only programs/menus for 
    current res or all programs/menus (those not intended for 
    current res are preceded by a circle with "R" in it 
    ("registered" symbol) as a RES warning

  Menu bar area: Use the upper case letter in each item to select 
  it from the keyboard.  Individual desk accessories cannot be 
  chosen this way.  Example: L for Load Config, G for backGround.









MOUSE SHAPES

1) Pointing Hand: You've been in the GEM menu bar area; clicking 
   on a menu item normally returns hand to arrow.  If you choose 
   not to select a menu item, click once away from selectables.
2) Busy Bee: Patience please.  File loading or color change delay.
3) Arrow: Normal mode, anything can be selected.



SEND MONEY TO:

1) This is a Shareware release, not a freebie.  If you like it, 
   please send $10 to:

               Dave Thorson
               3018 East Cheery Lynn Road
               Phoenix, AZ  85016

   Read RUNNER.DOC for more info on contributions....

2) Feel free to pass Runner along to your friends, and to contact 
   me at the above adress with any questions, complaints, 
   suggestions or help.

