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v1.00
Database of Feline Symptoms and Ailments
Copyright 1992, Jim Lynch
CATMED.DOC Page 1
INDEX Purpose................... 2
Quick start............... 2
Help...................... 2
Functions................. 2
Symptoms.................. 3
Ailments.................. 3
Commands.................. 3
Color setup............... 4
Sound effects............. 4
Network................... 4
Files supplied............ 4
Support................... 5
Register.................. 5
Other Products............ 6
Disclaimer................ 6
CATMED.DOC Page 2
PURPOSE CAT-MED is a database of common feline symptoms and
ailments. It allows you to quickly determine what a
particular symptom might mean, and also to see what
symptoms may be associated with a given ailment.
QUICK To install on a floppy or hard drive, simply copy all
START the distribution files to a directory of your choice.
Start the program by typing CATMED at the DOS prompt.
If you want to force the screens to displayed in
Monochrome, start the program by typing CATMED /M
instead. This should not be necessary on monochrome
systems, since CAT-MED will detect what type of
video card you have and display it's screens
accordingly.
HELP Context sensitive help is available at all times.
Press the F1 key to get help.
FUNCTIONS There are five Main Menu functions. They are:
Symptoms - This function displays a list of
Symptoms. You can select a Symptom,
and then see a list of possible
Ailments for that Symptom.
Ailments - This function displays a list of
Ailments. You can select an Ailment,
and then see a list of possible
Symptoms for that Ailment.
Housekeeping - This function allows you to alter the
colors, and turn sound effects on and
off.
Program Info - Tells how to contact the program
author.
Exit - Returns you to the operating system.
CATMED.DOC Page 3
SYMPTOMS This function lets you start with a list of symptoms
and choose one to investigate. When you choose a
symptom, a list of ailments that can possibly be
associated with that symptom is then shown.
From this list of ailments, you can further select
one and view a list of all the other symptoms that
are possibly manifested by that ailment.
Please see the section "COMMANDS" for information on
the commands that are available while viewing a list
of symptoms or ailments.
AILMENTS This function lets you start with a list of ailments
and choose one to investigate. When you choose a
ailment, a list of symptoms that can possibly be
associated with that ailment is then shown.
From this list of symptoms, you can FURTHER select
one and view a list of all the other ailments that
are possibly manifested by that symptom.
Please see the section "COMMANDS" for information on
the commands that are available while viewing a list
of symptoms or ailments.
COMMANDS The commands available while viewing a list of
symptoms or ailments varies depending on how you
arrived at a particular list. The commands that are
currently available are always shown at the bottom of
the list.
While viewing a list of symptoms or ailments, you can
always move up and down in the list by pressing the
arrow keys, and the PgUp and PgDn keys.
You can always move to the top of the list by
pressing CTRL-PGUP (hold down the CTRL key and press
PGUP.
You can always move to the end of the list by
pressing CTRL-PGDN (hold down the CTRL key and press
PGDN.
You can always go back to the previous screen by
pressing ESC.
PRESS ENTER to select the hi-lited symptom or
ailment.
PRESS "F" to FIND a particular symptom or ailment.
CATMED.DOC Page 4
COLOR You can change the screen colors used by CAT-MED.
SETUP This function is reached by selecting HOUSEKEEPING
from the Main Menu.
After you select COLOR SETUP, you must choose an
area to change by moving the hi-lite over the
desired choice and pressing ENTER. You can also
choose the factory DEFAULT COLORS or MONOCHROME from
the menu.
After you select an area, a color sample will appear
on the screen.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS to change the
foreground color.
Press the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to change the
background color.
When you are finished making changes, select SAVE
CHANGES from the menu to put your changes into
effect, or ABANDON CHANGES to abort.
SOUND You can also turn on and off the various beeps and
EFFECTS boops that sound at various times. This function is
reached by selecting HOUSEKEEPING from the main menu.
NETWORK CAT-MED is network aware, and can be used on a
network without problems.
FILES The following files are supplied with CAT-MED. If
SUPPLIED any of these files are missing please contact the
program author.
adesc.ntx order.doc
ailments.dbf sdesc.ntx
ano.ntx sno.ntx
catmed.bin summary.doc
catmed.cga symptoms.dbf
catmed.doc update.doc
catmed.exe xao.ntx
config.dbf xref.dbf
helptext.dbf xso.ntx
helptext.dbt advert.doc
helptext.ntx
CATMED.DOC Page 5
SUPPORT I can be reached in the following ways:
By U.S. mail:
Jim Lynch
P.O. Box 140192
Staten Island, NY 10314
USA
By Modem:
Compuserv 71210,2354
FidoNet 1:278/627, NMH only.
conferences: Clipper, Dbase,
Shareware
RelayNet (RIME) conferences: Clipper, Dbase,
Shareware
InterLink (ILink) conferences: Clipper, Dbase,
Shareware
REGISTER CAT-MED is a Shareware program.
You are free to copy and distribute CAT-MED for
NONCOMMERCIAL use provided it is not modified in any
way, and this document accompanies the program.
Clubs, user groups and disk distributors may charge a
nominal fee for expenses and handling.
Shareware isn't free; it is a distribution method
that gives you a chance to try software before buying
it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using
it, you are expected to register.
The registration fee for CAT-MED is $15.00 per copy,
which entitles you to lifetime technical support,
upgrade notices, and one free upgrade to the next
release. Registered copies also have the advertising
screen removed.
To register, simply fill out the form in the
separate ORDER.DOC file.
CATMED.DOC Page 6
OTHER Other programs available from the author:
PRODUCTS
XREF - a documentation tool for Dbase and Clipper
databases that allows you view and print
database structures, index expressions,
and cross references between them. You can
add and edit descriptions for each
database field to provide more extensive
documentation.
HDBCALC - a programmer's Hex/Decimal/Binary
calculator.
To order an evaluation copy of these programs,
please refer to ADVERT.DOC
DISCLAIMER The author makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to,
merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. In no event shall the author be liable for
indirect or consequential damages arising from the
use of the CAT-MED.