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 Command:  File/Save                              < FS > 
 Purpose:  A menu for saving all types of Patternland files. 
 Information:
     You must save your work to diskette or your hard disk BEFORE 
     you exit Patternland if you wish to retrieve the same 
     weaving or other file later.  When you choose the File/Quit 
     option, you are reminded of this fact.  
 Comments: 
     It is also PRUDENT to have at least two copies on separate 
     diskettes of EVERY important file.  Diskettes and hard disks 
     are not failsafe; an entire harddisk or foppy can become 
     unusable in an instant--through no fault of yours.  Either a 
     problem with the disk drive or the disk itself can be to 
     blame.  So keep diskettes clean and away from magnets and 
     ALWAYS back-up your work. 
     
     To make a back-up file on a different diskette:
        (1)  Save the file on the original diskette.
        (2)  Swap the backup diskette for the original.
        (3)  Save the file again with the same name by simply
             pressing enter instead of typing a name.

     To make a backup file on a diskette for hard disk users:
        (1)  Save the file on your hard disk.
        (2)  Put a backup diskette in the A drive.
        (3)  Preface your filename with "A:" and save again.

 See Also:  File/Save/all options
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 Command:  File/Load                              < FL > 
 Purpose:  A menu for loading all types of Patternland files. 
 Information:
     When Patternland first loads, it always reads three files:
        Patland.PWV  -  the configuration weaving
        Patland.PDV  -  the current printer driver
        Patland.PMN  -  a color mix menu for color printers

     You can override these names at the DOS command line when 
     you first load Patternland Weave Simulator:
        PWS [filename] - loads "filename" weaving
        PWS [printer driver filename]/p - loads driver
        PWS [color print mix filename]/c - loads print mix
        
     You can also specify the DOS drive/path to look for these 
     and all other weaving files, and for help files:
        PWS [\path]/f - path for loading and saving files
        PWS [\path]/h - path where help files are located
 Comments: 
     The ability to reload previous work is crucial to any 
     program.  Patternland lets you save and load various 
     components of your weaving so that you can "mix and match" 
     warps, wefts, and color palettes from several weavings.

     You can create Patland.PWV and Patland.PMN files from the 
     File/Save menu; use the Setup/Printers option to create a 
     new Patland.PDV file.
 
 See Also:  File/Load/all options
            Setup/Save
            Setup/Printers
            Print/Color Palette Mixer/Save and Load
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 Command:  File/Directory                         < FD > 
 Purpose:  Show a matched list of files on the specified path. 
 Information:
     By specifying the desired path with <F2> and/or file mask
     with <F3>, you can display only those files of immediate 
     interest on the directory.
 Comments: 
     The path is the complete address of where the file is 
     living: on a floppy system it may be as simple as "B:"; on a 
     hard disk it might be as long as "\weaving\overshot\". 

     The "mask" lets only files matching its "outline" show 
     through.  The all-enclusive mask is "*.*"; the asterisk is a 
     DOS wildcard which selects all files.  A mask of "*.pwv" 
     would select all files with a ".pwv" suffix.  A mask of 
     "Pattern1.*" would select all types of files with the 
     "Pattern1" prefix.  Lastly, a mask of "Pattern?.pwv" would 
     select only "Pattern_" weaving files with any character in 
     place of the "?".  A "?" stands for one wild character; "*" 
     is a wildcard name up to 8 characters.

     To change to the \weaving directory: <F2> \weaving <Enter>. 
     To see only "Pattern" files: <F3> pattern?.* <Enter>.
     To see only weaving files: <F3> *.pwv <Enter>.

 See Also:  File/Change/both options
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 Command:  File/Change                            < FC > 
 Purpose:  A menu to change directories for weaving or help. 
 Information:
     Patternland will attempt to change to the requested 
     directory path.  If the path is invalid, an error message 
     warns you and Patternland returns to the previous directory. 
 Comments: 
     Use these options prior to selecting Setup/File Paths.  
     The setup option uses the paths you select here.  

 See Also:  File/Change/Weaving Directory
            File/Change/Help Files Directory 
            Setup/File Paths
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 Command:  File/Change/Weaving Directory          < FCW > 
 Purpose:  Change the directory path for weaving files. 
 Information:
     By specifying a new path you can avoid having to type the 
     path as part of the filename every time you save or load 
     weaving or design files.
  Comments: 
     Normally, on a floppy system you should save your files on 
     a diskette in the B drive.  A hard disk user will probably 
     want several different subdirectories for various kinds of 
     weaving.  You can alter the directories used after startup 
     with Setup/File Paths. 

 See Also:  File/Change/Help Files  
            Setup/File Paths
            File/Load
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 Command:  File/Change/Help Files Directory       < FCH > 
 Purpose:  Change the directory path for on-line help.
 Information:
     The default help path is the program files location.
 Comments: 
     Normally, you leave this path "A:\" on a floppy system or 
     "C:\PWS\" on a hard disk.  Special circumstances like a 
     foreign language translation or other customized help files 
     may make changing the default directory desireable.

 See Also:  File/Change/Weaving Files
            Setup/File Paths
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 Command:  File/Read                              < FR > 
 Purpose:  Browse a text file on the weaving path.
 Information:
     This option can display text files up to 76 characters by 
     300 lines.  The .PNF suffix IS automatically added; end the 
     filename with a period if it has no suffix, or add a 
     different suffix if you need to.
 Comments: 
     Normally, your note files will relate to weavings, so this 
     feature looks on the weaving path if you don't specify a 
     different path in the name of the file.  To read a .PNF 
     Patternland note file that prints automatically, you would 
     specify a filename like "Pattern1".  Likewise, to read the 
     current printer driver you would specify "A:Patland.pdv" or 
     "C:\pws\Patland.pdv".  Only Read and Write file options 
     allow specifying the filname suffix. 

     Once you are browsing a file, you can use either a mouse or 
     the keys listed in the window footer to move forward or 
     backward through the file.  As usual, the left mouse button 
     equals a <space>; the right button, <enter>; and both buttons, 
     < ? >--which exits the browse screen.

 See Also:  File/Write
            Options/Note Print

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 Command:  File/Write                             < FW > 
 Purpose:  Write a .PNF text file on the weaving path.
 Information:
     See Help/Editor for complete information on Patternland's 
     brand new Editor accessed with this command. 

     Patternland's word editor has most of the features found in 
     a full-fledged word processor, excluding word wrap.  It 
     includes the full range of cursor movement and block 
     operations, using the Wordstar command set and shortcut 
     function keys.  It can edit a file up to 20,000 characters, 
     regardless of the number of lines, but Patternland can only 
     File/Read 300 lines (so use this option to read files 
     longer than 300 lines). 
 
     Using the Insert File operation (F5 or ^KR), you can use the 
     file "Format.PNF" as a form to record all the specifications 
     and weaving notes you need.  And you can edit the 
     "Format.PNF" file to customize it to your liking. 
 Comments: 
     Normally, your note files will relate to weavings; 
     Write/File will save on the weaving path if you don't 
     specify a different directory as part of the filename.  

     Patternland looks for a file with the ".PNF" suffix every 
     time it prints a weaving and the Options/Note Print switch 
     is ON.  So, the editor includes the suffix ".PNF" in your 
     filename automatically unless you end the filename with a 
     period or another suffix. 

     To create a note file that prints with the Note Print 
     switch, and uses the standard form file:

          Choose File/Write
          Use the name of the weaving file (PWS adds ".PNF")
          In the blank new note file, press F5 to insert a file.
          Specify the name "Format" (PWS adds ".PNF")
          Press F7-F8 to unmark the text.
          Add your notes under the form's headings.
          Press F1 to save and quit the editor.

 See Also:  Help/Editor
            File/Read
            Options/Note Print

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 Command:  File/Erase                             < FE > 
 Purpose:  Delete any file on a disk or diskette.
 Information:
     Only one file can be deleted at a time:  global masks like 
     "*.*" are not allowed. 
 Comments: 
     File/Erase cannot be undone except in special circumstances 
     using a commercial utility program.  Therefore use care in 
     selecting files to clean off your disks.  If you do not
     specify a directory path, Patternland looks for the file on 
     the weaving directory.  If it is elsewhere, specify the path 
     it is on as part of the filename.  You will be asked to 
     confirm erasure of each file.  

 See Also:  File/Directory
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 Command:  File/Quit                              < FQ > 
 Purpose:  Exit Patternland, returning to DOS.
 Information: 
     Patternland leaves no files dangling open during normal 
     operation, so a power failure causing program termination 
     without exit will not cause any permanent problems.
 Comments: 
     File/Quit can only be undone by reloading the program and 
     the files you wish to work on.  Therefore be careful you 
     have saved your work PRIOR to quitting the program.  
     Patternland will ask you to confirm that you wish to quit.
     
 See Also: 
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