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NEWKEY
DEMONSTRATION GUIDE
A Keyboard Enhancer for
The IBM Personal Computer
Version 2.4
(C)Copyright Frank A. Bell, 1984
All rights reserved.
FAB Software
P.O. Box 336
Wayland, MA 01778
COPYRIGHT
Copyright (C) 1984 by Frank A. Bell. All rights reserved.
The Newkey distribution disk may be copied subject to the
restrictions listed in 'Permission to Copy'.
This documentation is designed to accompany the Newkey
demonstration disk and is not intended to fully document Newkey
and its features. A printed manual, plus other benefits come with
Newkey when ordered. For further information refer to the section
on registration later in this documentation.
If any portion of the demonstration disk is missing, a complete
demonstration disk is available for $10. Use the order form at
the end of this documentation. Please do not send disks.
TRADEMARKS
Prokey is a trademark of RoseSoft.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NEWKEY INTRODUCTION.......................................... 1
TAKING A GUIDED TOUR OF NEWKEY............................... 2
THE USER-SUPPORTED CONCEPT................................... 2
RESTRICTED PERMISSION TO COPY................................ 3
FILES ON THE NEWKEY DISK..................................... 4
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................. 6
REGISTRATION................................................. 6
ADDRESS CHANGE............................................... 6
SUPPORT...................................................... 6
ORDER FORM................................................... 7
Page 1
NEWKEY INTRODUCTION
We believe that at $19.95, $50 - $100 below comparable commercial
programs, Newkey is one of the great bargains on the market
today. How many high quality, useful software programs that come
with a printed manual can be purchased for less than $20? We
hope that after you have had a chance to try out Newkey for
yourself you agree and decide to become a reqistered user.
PURPOSE
The Newkey keyboard enhancer simplifies the entry of common
keystroke sequences by allowing these sequences to be assigned to
any key desired. Once assigned to a particular key, whenever that
key is struck the predefined sequence of keystrokes will be returned
in place of the struck key. For example, the alt c key might be
defined as 'copy' and whenever alt c is struck the string 'copy'
will be returned.
Newkey allows customization of software packages, ready creation of
boiler plate passages, keyboard redefinition and other useful
purposes. Several sample key definition files are included with
Newkey and will be described later.
Newkey provides many features including:
- Ability to define almost any key
- Variable length pauses during key translation
- Fixed length pauses during key translation
- Nested key translation
- Translation bypass for native entry of defined key
- Dynamic display of the key directory
- Dynamic display of key definitions
- Dynamic modification of the control keys
- Dynamic clear key definitions from memory
- User defined dynamic define area length
- Time delay pauses during key translation
- Toggle Newkey on/off
- Slow typing mode
- Cancel Newkey processing at any time during playback or definition
- Macro may call itself
- Screen saver feature to blank screen after period of inactivity
Newkeysp, the Newkey support program, provides many functions
including:
- Saving key definitions to disk from memory
- Loading key definitions from disk to memory
- Merging key definitions from disk to memory
- Directory display of keys with translations
- Individual display of key translations
- Easy modification of Newkey control keys
- Clear key definitions from memory
- Toggle Newkey on/off
- Execute macros from a batch file
Page 2
TAKING A GUIDED TOUR OF NEWKEY
The guided tour is designed to demonstrate Newkey's major
features and uses Newkey key definitions extensively. It is not
intended to replace or supplement the printed manual. To get
started follow these steps:
1. Create a Newkey disk which has DOS on it (not absolutely
necessary, but it may save disk swapping during the demo.)
2. Place the Newkey disk in the default drive.
3. Key 'demo' and hit enter. This will take you on a guided
tour of Newkey. The tour requires 128K of memory.
NOTE TO USERS WITH AMBER OR SIMILAR MONITORS:
The colors Newkey uses may cause the display of certain monitors
to wash out, with the result that much, if not all, of the Newkey
text will be unreadable. This may be fixed by turning on
Newkey's black & white option.
To turn on the black & white option, load Newkey and then type in
the following command:
newkeysp/b
and press enter. A message will be displayed indicating that the
black and white mode has been turned on.
NOTE TO USERS OF EBL:
EBL (version 2.03) will not function correctly if Newkey is
loaded last, therefore be sure to load Newkey before EBL.
NOTE TO USERS OF POP-UPS:
Bellsoft's Pop-ups series of programs are incompatible with Newkey.
Newkey does work with Borland's Sidekick and many other memory
resident programs.
Page 3
THE USER-SUPPORTED CONCEPT
User-supported Software
User-supported software is an experiment in distributing
computer programs based on these beliefs:
1. That the value and utility of software is best assessed by
the user on his/her own system.
2. That the creation of personal computer software can and
should be supported by the computing community.
3. That copying of programs should be encouraged, rather than
restricted.
Anyone may legally obtain an evaluation copy of the program from
a friend or computer club. After you have had a chance to use
and evaluate the program in your own environment, you are
trusted to either forward a payment to FAB Software or to
discontinue use of the program.
Free distribution of software and voluntary payment for its use
eliminates costs for advertising and copy protection schemes.
Users obtain quality software at greatly reduced cost. They can
try it out before buying, and do so at their own pace and in the
comfort of their own home or office. The best programs will
survive, based purely on their quality and usefulness.
Page 4
RESTRICTED PERMISSION TO COPY
Individuals are granted permission author to freely copy the
Newkey disk for their own use or for others to evaluate, so long
as no price or other consideration is charged.
Computer clubs and other non-profit organizations are granted
permission to freely copy the Newkey disk and share it with their
members, so long as:
1. No price or other consideration is charged. However, a
distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the diskette,
so long as it is not more than $5 total. This includes
shipping and handling charges.
2. Club members who receive the programs are informed in writing
of the user-supported concept and encouraged to support it
with their payments.
3. The programs and documentation are not modified in any way and
are distributed together.
4. The Newkey disk may not be packaged together with any other
programs or materials. It may not be bundled and sold as part
of some other more inclusive package.
5. The programs may not be "rented" to others.
6. The printed manual may not be copied or reproduced in any way.
Companies, schools, universities, government and other
organizations are granted permission to copy the Newkey programs
for use on other computers and at other locations in the company
so long as:
1. The full registration fee of $19.95 has been paid for each and
every system on which the program will be used.
2. The printed manual may not be copied or reproduced in any way.
Corporate licenses and volume discounts are available upon
request.
Page 5
FILES ON THE NEWKEY DISK
The following files should be on the Newkey demonstration disk.
If any are missing on the copy you have, a complete evaluation
copy may be obtained from FAB Software for $10. Use the order
form at the end of this documentation. Please do not send disks.
CLS.COM - This clears the screen.
DEMO.BAT - This is a batch file which will give you
a demonstration of Newkey. It requires 128k of
memory.
DEMO.KEY - Key definition file containing Newkey tour.
DVORAK.KEY - Key definition file to redefine keyboard under Dvorak
layout.
LOADNEW.BAT - This is a sample batch file which will
load Newkey and the sample Wordstar key definition
file, WS.KEY.
NEWKEY.DOC - Documentation which will introduce
unregistered users to Newkey. To print it key in 'printdoc'
and press enter.
*** Versions of Newkey ***
NEWKEY.EXE - This is the program which actually
replaces IBM's keyboard interrupts (x'9' and x'16').
This program remains resident while other programs
execute and unless called upon to translate will be
transparent.
NEWKEYCM.EXE - This program is identical to NEWKEY.EXE, except
that it does not do direct screen I/O to memory. If you have an
IBM PC compatible which does not have its video buffer located at
the standard address, use this module. Currently, Newkey only
does direct screen I/O to memory when the dynamic display
features are invoked.
NEWKEYSM.EXE - This is the small version of Newkey.exe. It lacks
the dynamic display/update features and is about 9k smaller.
*** End of Newkey versions ***
NEWKEYSP.EXE - This program provides several functions
necessary to effectively use Newkey.
PRINTDOC.BAT - This prints Newkey documentation from disk.
PRINTEST.BAT - This prints test key definition file documentation
from disk.
Page 6
PRINTWS.BAT - This prints Wordstar key definition file
documentation from disk.
TEST.KEY - Key definition file illustrating Newkey features.
TESTKEY.DOC - Documentation for test key definitions.
WS.KEY - Wordstar key definition file.
WSKEY.DOC - Documentation for Wordstar key definitions.
Page 7
LIMITED WARRANTY
These programs are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance fo the
program is with you. Should the program prove defective, you (and
not FAB Software or its dealers) assume the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair or correction.
In no event will the FAB Software be liable to you for any damages,
including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use
these programs, even if the Sunrise Software has been advised of the
possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.
REGISTRATION
To register as an official Newkey user complete the order form on
the next page and send to FAB Software.
As a registered user you will receive
- a copy of the latest version of Newkey
- a printed manual (50+ pages, tips on use, index)
- notification of new versions
If not completely satisfied, return Newkey within 30 days for a
full refund.
SUPPORT
Due to its low price, we cannot afford to provide free support
beyond fixing program bugs. Because few users have required
support in the past, we believe this should not present any major
problems. But if support is desired, please inquire about our
paid support plan.
Page 8
ORDER FORM
FAB Software
P.O. Box 336
Wayland, MA 01778
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PRICE PRICE
PRODUCT QTY EACH EXTENDED
----------------------------- --- ----- --------
Newkey, Version 2.4
(1 - 9) ___ $19.95 $_______
Newkey, Version 2.4
(10 - 99) ___ $15.00 $_______
Newkey, Version 2.4
(100+) ___ $10.00 $_______
Printed User's Guides
(1 - 9) ___ $12.50 $_______
Printed User's Guides
(10 - 99) ___ $9.50 $_______
Printed User's Guides
(100+) ___ $6.00 $_______
Newkey Disk
(1 - 9) ___ $10.00 $_______
Newkey Disk
(10 - 99) ___ $5.00 $_______
Newkey Disk
(100+) ___ $4.00 $_______
SUBTOTAL $_______
Massachusetts state tax (5%) $
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TOTAL $
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Name: _________________________________Phone:________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________
I understand that if I am not completely satisfied, I may return
Newkey within 30 days for a full refund.