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GET A MAP
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* *
* IMPORTANT NOTICE *
* *
* The electronic mail feature is not yet available. This is *
* not a problem with the software. The necessary network *
* links were not established by the release date. You will be *
* notified of the proper access codes when they become avail- *
* able. We regret this delay. *
* *
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Introduction
GET A MAP is an easy to use program designed to let DMA
customers order maps and charts from DMA quickly and with the
least amount of effort. It supplements Part 6, Volume II of the
DMA Catalog ("DoD Ordering Procedures and Crisis Support").
To run this program you must have a microcomputer with an
MS-DOS or PC-DOS operating system. If your computer is "IBM
compatible" you should have no problems. (Please note that IBM
System II is not supported.) You must also have a floppy disk
drive capable of reading standard 5 1/4 inch disks.
If you are going to use a printer to print out orders, your
printer must be assigned to a device named LPT1 (same as PRN).
For the vast majority of users, this will not pose a problem. If
you expect to send AUTODIN or MILSTRIP messages using a Joint
Message Form then the printer must have a letter quality or near
letter quality OCR font acceptable to your message center.
It is possible that when orders are printed the output may
look incorrect. This is probably because you are using a non-
standard printer. You may need to consult your printer manual
and change one or more dip switches in your printer. IBM and
EPSON compatible printers should have no problems. Most text is
straight ASCII text. The only assumptions made are that your
printer generates a line feed when it receives a [Return]
character (ASCII code 13) and it recognizes the ASCII form feed
character (code 14). You may want to consult with someone
familiar with microcomputers if your output looks wrong.
This software creates ONLY unclassified map and chart
orders.
If your microcomputer has a modem (a device allowing it to
send data over a telephone line) this program can create an order
file which can be sent electronically to the DMA Electronic Mail
box. You will need communications software to actually send the
file as well as a Terminal Access Code from the Defense
Communications Agency for access to DDN. You will have to
procure the communications software locally.
This program assumes that only single sheet paper using the
forms referenced are used. If this is not the case the form feed
for your printer will probably assume 11 inch paper.
Feel free to make and distribute copies of this program.
GET A MAP is in the public domain and is free from all copyright
restrictions. We request that if you make copies of the program
that you set the verify switch before copying.
Installation
This program can be run off a floppy disk drive, or an
internal hard disk drive, if you machine has one. This program
will run much faster if you run it from your hard disk. If you
feel uncomfortable using your computer's operating system, have
someone who is fairly familiar with computers do the
installation. In any case DO NOT use this program with the
original GET A MAP disk DMA provided. After installation place
it in a safe place.
Decide now if you will be using GET A MAP off your floppy or
hard disk. Boot your operating system or, if your computer is
already on, exit to your operating system. (When you see a
prompt on the screen such as A> or C> you are at the operating
system level.) In the instructions below, when you see the word
"Type" enter the command following the colon (:) EXACTLY as shown
then press your RETURN or ENTER key.
(Use on a Hard Disk Drive)
Determine the Drive and Directory where GET A MAP will go.
Place the original GET A MAP disk in Floppy Drive A. You must
place this program in a new directory. We suggest creating a
MAPS directory on Drive C. Then type the command in the form
A:HDINSTAL {Drive} {Directory}. Separate each field with at
least one space. In the example above you would type:
A:HDINSTAL C MAPS
Installation is complete when the operating system prompt
returns.
(Use on a Floppy Disk Drive)
Get a blank or unneeded diskette and label it "GET A MAP
(Working Disk)". Make sure there is no write protect tab on the
disk.
If you have TWO floppy disk drives insert your original GET
A MAP disk in Floppy Drive A then insert the blank disk in Floppy
Drive B then
Type: A:FFINSTAL
Your installation is complete when the prompt returns.
If you have NO hard disk and only one floppy disk then
insert then follow the instructions below carefully:
* Insert your operating system disk in Drive A
* Type: A:FORMAT
* Follow the instructions. You want to format the
blank Working Disk. Remember, anything on this disk will be
erased!
* When the prompt returns insert enter the original
GET A MAP disk in Floppy Drive A.
* Type: COPY A:*.* B:
* Follow the instructions. You may have to keep
switching disks many times to copy all the files.
* Your installation is now complete.
If you have only one Floppy Disk Drive and a hard disk drive
C enter the following command, otherwise use the installation
instructions above.
Type: FLINSTAL
When your operating system prompt returns your installation
is complete.
Starting GET A MAP
If you are on the proper drive and subdirectory simply enter
the following command from your operating system prompt:
Type: GETAMAP
PLEASE SELECT OPTION 6 FROM THE MAIN MENU BEFORE DOING
ANYTHING! If the GET A MAP Main Menu does not work you are
probably not on the right drive or directory. The following
notes may help you get there:
From the operating system, select the drive where GET A MAP
is located by typing the letter of the Drive followed by a colon.
For example:
Type: C:
to select Hard Disk Drive C.
If using a hard disk, select the directory where GET A MAP
is by simply typing CD followed by a backslash (\) and the
directory name. In the installation example, to select the MAPS
directory you would
Type: CD\MAPS
Typing GETAMAP now should start the program.