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Abacus Products
TextPro Amiga, $79.95 , ISBN 1-55755-027-1
TextPro is a fast screen formating WYSIWYG wordprocessor that's powerful and
easy to use. Centering, margin justification, page headers and footers, auto
hyphenation, merge IFF graphics and more are just a few of it's features.
Output-oriented, TextPro prints to exact specifications FAST. Includes
BTSnap, a utility program for capturing and saving IFF graphics.
Fast editing and formatting on the screen
Display bold, italic, underline, super and sub script characters
Select options from pulldown menus or shortcut keys
Automatic wordwrap and page numbering
Sophisticated tab and indent options, Centering and margin justification
Move, Copy, Delete, Search and Replace options, Automatic hyphenation
Customize up to 30 function keys to store often-used text and macro commands
Merge IFF format graphics into documents, Includes BTSnap program for saving IFF graphics from nearly any program
Load and save files through the RS-232 port
Flexible, ultrafast printer drivers for most popular printers
Not copy protected
Abacus Products
BeckerText Amiga, $150.00, ISBN 1-55755-029-8
BeckerText is a fast, WYSIWYG wordprocessor that allows merging of IFF
graphics into your documents andcan print up to 5 columns on a page. Includes
built-in spell checker, automatic table of contents and index generation,
fill-in-the-form templates, math calculations and programmable function keys
and much more Suggested retail $150.00 ISBN 1-55755-029-8
Select options from pulldown menus or handy shortcut keys
Fast WYSIWYG formatting, Bold, italic, underline, super and subscripts.
Automatic wordwrap and page numbering, centering and justification
Move, Copy, Delete, Search and Replace
Automatic hyphenation, with automatic table of contents and index generation
999 characters per line with horizontal scrolling
Checks spelling as you type or afterward, Includes ElectraSpell
Performs calculations within your documents, Customize 30 function keys
Merge graphics into documents
Includes BTSnap for capturing graphics for later inclusion in a document
Print up to 5 columns on a single page, Adapts to virtually any printer
Comprehensive tutorial and manual
Not copy protected
Abacus Products
AssemPro Amiga, $99.95, ISBN 1-55755-030-1
AssemPro is an easy to use complete developer's system for ML/assembler
programs and includes editor, debugger, disassembler and reassembler.
You can compile to memory for lightning speed and with the comprehensive
tutorial and manual have the detailed information you need for fast,
effective programming.
Assembler with integrated editor, debugger, disassembler and reassembler
Fast assembly to either memory or disk, 68010 instructions supported
Macros with unlimited parameters and types
Cumulative error message handling with optional interactive correction
Local and redefinable variables
Conditional assembly
32-bit arithmetic with all logical operators and 32 levels of parentheses
Editor with multiple windows and block operations
Create PC-relative or absolute code
Displays addresses and default parameters for operating system calls
Debugger with single-step and 68020 single-step emulation
Written entirely in machine language
Not copy protected
Abacus Products
DataRetrieve Amiga, $79.95, ISBN 1-55755-028-X
DataRetrieve Amiga is a powerful graphic and intuitive database with a huge
data capacity. It has on-screen templates called masks that have different
text fonts, styles, colors, sizes and graphics with HELP screens available
with a single key stroke. File sizes, data sets and data fields limited
only by your memory and disk storage.
Select commands and options from the pulldown menus or shortcut keys
Enter data using convenient screen masks
Enhance screens with different text styles, fonts, colors, graphics, etc.
Work with up to 8 databases concurrently
Define different field types: text, date, time, numeric selection
Specify up to 80 index fields for superfast access to your data
Perform simple or complex database searches
Create subsets of a larger database for even faster operation
Exchange data with other packages: form letters, mailing lists etc.
Produce custom printer forms: index cards, labels, etc.
Adapts to most printers, Protect your data with passwords
Not copy protected
Abacus Products
Professional DataRetrieve Amiga, $295.00, ISBN 1-55755-048-4
Professional DataRetrieve is a friendly, easy to operate programmable
RELATIONAL data base system. PDR includes PROFIL, a programming language
similar to BASIC. You can open and edit up to 8 files simultaneously and
the size of your data fields, records and files are limited only by your
memory and disk storage. You have complete interrelation between files
which can include IFF graphics.
NOT COPY PROTECTED.
MORE features of Professional DataRetrieve
Easily import data from other databases....file compatible with standard
DataRetrieve....supports multitasking...design your own custom forms with
the completely integrated printer mask editor....includes PROFIL programming
language that allows the programmer to custom tailor his database
requirements...
Abacus Products
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MORE features of PROFIL include:
Open Amiga devices including the console, printer, serial and the CLI.
Create your own programmable requestors. Complete error trapping.
Built-in compiler. Up to 8 files can be edited simultaneously
Maximum size of a data field 32,000 characters (text fields only)
Maximum number of data fields limited by RAM
Maximum record size of 64,000 characters
Maximum number of records disk dependent (2,000,000,000 maximum)
Up to 80 index fields per file
Up to 6 field types - Text, Date, Time, Numeric, IFF, Choice
Unlimited number of searches and subrange criteria
Integrated list editor and full-page printer mask editor
Index accuracy selectable from 1-999 characters
Multiple file masks on-screen, USer programmable pulldown menus
Easily create/edit on-screen masks for one or many files
Operate the program from the mouse or the keyboard
Calculation fields, Data Fields IFF Graphics supported
Not Copy Protected, NO DONGLE; can be installed on your hard drive
Abacus Books
Vol 1
Amiga for Beginners, $16.95
ISBN 1-55755-021-2
Amiga For Beginners-the first volume in our Amiga series, introduces you
to Intuition (Amiga's graphic interface), the mouse, windows, the CLI, and
Amiga BASIC and explains every practical aspect of the Amiga in plain
English.
Unpacking and connecting the Amiga components
Starting up your Amiga
Customizing the Workbench
Exploring the Extras Disk
Taking your first steps in the AmigaBASIC programming language
AmigaDOS functions
Using the CLI to perform 'housekeeping' chores
First Aid, Keyword, Technical appendixes, Glossary
Abacus Books
Vol 2
AmigaBASIC Inside and Out, $24.95
ISBN 0-916439-87-9
AmigaBASIC Inside and Out-THE definitive step-by-step guide to
programming the Amiga in BASIC. Every AmigaBASIC command is fully described
and detailed. Topics include charts, windows, pull down menus, files, mouse
and speech commands.
Loaded with real working programs
Video titling for high quality object animation
Bar and pie charts
Windows, Pull-down menus, Mouse commands
Statistics
Sequential and random files
Speech and sound synthesis
Save Time and Money!-Optional program disks are available for all
our Amiga reference books (except Amiga for Beginners). $14.95
Abacus Books
Vol 3
Amiga 3-D Graphics Programming in BASIC
ISBN 1-55755-044-1
This book shows you how to use the powerful graphics capabilities of the
Amiga. Details the techniques and algorithm for writing three-dimensional
graphics programs: ray tracing in all resolutions, light sources and shading,
saving graphics in IFF format and more. $19.95
Topics include:
Basics of ray tracing
Using an object editor to enter three-dimensional objects
Material editor for setting up materials
Automatic computation in different resolutions
Using any Amiga resolution (low-res, high-res, interlace, HAM)
Different light sources and any active pixel
Save graphics in IFF format for later recall into any IFF compatible drawing
program
Mathematical basics explained for the non-mathemetician
Abacus Books
Vol 4
Amiga Machine Language, $19.95
ISBN 1-55755-025-5
Amiga Machine Language-is a comprehensive introduction to 68000 assembler
machine language programming and is THE practical guide for learning to
program the Amiga in ultra-fast ML. Also covers 68000 microprocessor address
modes and architecture, speech and sound from ML and much more. $19.95
68000 microprocessor architecture
68000 address modes and instruction set
Accessing RAM, operating system and multitasking capabilities
Details the powerful Amiga libraries for using AmigaDOS
Speech and sound facilities from machine language
Many useful programs listed and explained
Save Time and Money!-Optional program disks are available for all
our Amiga reference books (except Amiga for Beginners). All
programs listed in the books are on each respective disk. $14.95
Abacus Books
Vol 5
Amiga Tricks and Tips, $19.95
ISBN 0-916439-88-7
Amiga Tricks and Tips-follows our tradition of other Tricks and Tips books
for CBM users. Presents dozens of tips on accessing libraries from BASIC,
custom character sets, AmigaDOS, sound, important 68000 memory locations,
and much more!
Diverse and useful programming techniques
Displaying 64 colors on screen simultaneously
Accessing libraries from BASIC, Creating custom character sets
Using Amiga DOS and graphics
Dozens of tips on windows, Programming aids
Covers important 68000 memory locations and more!
Save Time and Money!-Optional program disks are available for all
our Amiga reference books (except Amiga for Beginners). All
programs listed in the books are on each respective disk. $14.95
Abacus Books
Vol 6
Amiga System Programmer's Guide, $34.95
ISBN 1-55755-034-4
Amiga System Programmer's Guide-comprehensive guide to what goes on
inside the Amiga in a single volume. Only a few of the many subjects covered
include the EXEC structure, I/O requests, interrupts and resource
management, multi-tasking functions and much,much more. $34.95
EXEC Structure, Multitasking functions
I/O management through devices and I/O request
Interrupts and resource management
RESET and its operation, DOS libraries, Disk Management
Detailed information about the CLI and its commands
Much more - over 450 pages worth of information
Save Time and Money!-Optional program disks are available for all
our Amiga reference books (except Amiga for Beginners). All
programs listed in the books are on each respective disk. $14.95
Abacus Books
Vol 8
AmigaDOS Inside and Out, $19.95
ISBN 1-55755-041-7
AmigaDOS Inside and Out-covers the insides of AmigaDOS from the internal
design up to practical applications. Includes detailed reference section,
tasks and handling, DOS editors ED and EDIT, how to create and use batch
files, multitasking, and much more.
68000 microprocessor architecture
AmigaDOS - Tasks and handling
Detailed explanations of CLI commands and their functions
DOS editors ED and EDIT
Operating notes about the CLI, (Wildcards, shortening input and output)
Amiga devices and how the CLI uses them
Batch files - what they are and how to write them
Changing the startup sequence, AmigaDOS and multitasking
Writing your own CLI commands, Reference to the CLI, ED and EDIT commands
Resetting priorities - the TaskPri command
Abacus Books
Vol 9
Amiga Disk Drives Inside and Out
A practical guide to Amiga's disk drive operations.
ISBN 1-55755-042-5 Retail Price: $29.95
Amiga Disk Drives-Inside & Out-is the most in-depth reference available
covering the Amiga's disk drives. Learn how to speed up data transfer, how
copy protection works, computer viruses, Workbench & the CLI DOS functions,
loading, saving sequential, relative file organization, more.
Topics Discussed in Amiga Disk Drives Inside and Out:
Floppy disk operation from the Workbench and CLI
File management: Block types, boot blocks, checksums, file headers, hashmarks
and protection methods
Trackdisk.device: Commands, structures
Trackdisk-task: Function and designDiskette access without DOS:
MFM, GCR, Track design, blockheader, data blocks, checksums, coding and
decoding, hardware registers, SYNC, interrupts
Programs Included in the book:DISKMON, SPEEDER, DEEPCOPY
Abacus Books
Vol 10
Amiga C for Beginners, $16.95
ISBN 1-55755-045-X
Is an introduction to learning the popular C language.
Explains the language elements using examples specifically geared to the
Amiga. Describes C library routines, how the compiler works and more.
Topics include:
Particulars of C
How a compiler works
Writing your first program
The scope of the language (loops, conditions, functions, structures)
Special features of C, Important routines in the C libraries
Input/Output, Tricks and Tips for finding errors
Introduction to direct programming of the operating system
(windows, screens, direct text output, DOS funtions)
Using the LATTICE and AZTEC C compilers
Save Time and Money!-Optional program disks are available for all
our Amiga reference books (except Amiga for Beginners). All
programs listed in the books are on each respective disk. $14.95
Abacus Books
Vol 11
Amiga C for Advanced Programmers,$24.95
ISBN 155755-046-8
Contains a wealth of information from the pros: how compilers, assemblers and
linkers work, designing and programming user friendly interfaces using
Intuition, managing large programming projects, using jump tables and
dynamic arrays, combining assembly language and C codes, and more.
Includes complete source code for a text editor.
Topics include:
How the Aztec compiler works (assemby, compiling, linking)
Using INCLUDE, DEFINE and CASTS.
Debugging and optimizing assembler sources
Jump tables and dynamic arrays in C.
Combining assembler sources with C code
All about Intuition programming -windows, screens, menus, requesters, gadgets
Programming the console devices
A professional editor's view of problems with developing larger programs
Using MAKE correctly, Debugging C programs with different utilities
Complete source code and instructions for creating a text editor
Folding (formatting text lines and functions for readability)
Abacus Books
Volume 12
More Amiga Tricks & Tips $19.95
A valuable collection of software tools and useful information on your Amiga
ISBN 1-55755-051-4, 224 pages
From the people who brought you the original Amiga Tricks & Tips
Abacus brings you the long-awaited second volume to one of our
most popular Amiga books. More Amiga Tricks & Tips is our
second book of handy hints and tips that gives you the information
that we couldn't fit in the first volume. And by popular demand we've
even included new and useful information for the recently released
Kickstart 1.3 and Workbench 1.3!
More Amiga Tricks & Tips offers you even more hints, tips,
suggestions, software tools and shortcuts to help make your Amiga
sessions shorter, more efficient and more fun!. Whether you program
in AmigaBASIC or C, More Amiga Tricks & Tips is for you. If you
program in the CLI or from the Workbench, More Amiga Tricks &
Tips will help sharpen your programming skills by learning, until
now, little known facts about your Amiga.
Abacus Books
Volume 13
Amiga Graphics Inside & Out, $34.95
ISBN 1-55755-052-2
The Complete Guide to Learning and Understanding Amiga Graphics.
Amiga computer owners are well aware of the outstanding though
sometimes confusing graphic capabilities of their machine. What
isn't well known is how to access all these powerful graphic
capabilities. The Amiga Graphics Inside & Out book will show
you simply and in plain English the super graphic features and
functions of the Amiga in detail. You will learn the graphic features
that can be accessed from AmigaBASIC or C.
For the beginner there are examples demonstrating AmigaBASIC
graphic commands for functions such as points, lines, circles,
rectangles, patterns, flood fill and more. Amiga Graphics Inside
& Out contains many sample programs to demonstrate how you can
create your own Amiga graphic code that you can use in your own
programs.
Amiga Books
AmigaDOS Quick Reference Guide 128 pp
ISBN 1-55755-049-2 $14.95
AmigaDOS Quick Reference Guide is an easy-to-use reference
tool for beginners and advanced programmers alike. You can quickly
find commands for your Amiga by using the three handy indexes
designed with the user in mind. All commands are in alphabetical
order for easy reference. The most useful information you need fast
can be found including - All AmigaDOS commands described including
Workbench 1.3 - Command syntax and arguments with examples -
CLI shortcuts - CTRL sequences - ESCape sequences - Amiga ASCII
table - Guru Meditation Codes - Error messages with their
corresponding numbers - Three indexes for quick information at your
fingertips! The AmigaDOS Quick Reference Guide is an
indispensable tool you'll want to keep close to your Amiga.
All AmigaDOS commands described with examples including Workbench 1.3
And, three indexes for instant information at your fingertips! The
AmigaDOS Quick Reference Guide is an indispensable tool you'll
want to keep close to your Amiga.
ABACUS AMIGA BOOKS
Book Title ISBN No. PRICE
Vol.1 Amiga for Beginners 1-55755-021-2 $16.95
Vol.2 AmigaBASIC Inside and Out 0-916439-87-9 $24.95
Vol.3 Amiga 3D Graphic Prg'ing in BASIC 1-55755-044-1 $19.95
Vol.4 Amiga Machine Language 1-55755-025-5 $19.95
Vol.5 Amiga Tricks and Tips 0-916439-88-7 $19.95
Vol.6 Amiga System Programmers Guide 1-55755-034-4 $34.95
Vol.7 Advanced System Programmers Guide 1-55755-047-6 $34.95
Vol.8 Amiga DOS Inside and Out 1-55755-041-7 $19.95
Vol.9 Amiga Disk Drives Inside and Out 1-55755-042-5 $29.95
Vol.10 Amiga 'C' for Beginners 1-55755-045-X $19.95
Vol.11 Amiga 'C' for Advanced Programmers 1-55755-046-8 $24.95
Vol.12 More Amiga Tricks & Tips 1-55755-051-4 $19.95
Vol.13 Amiga Graphics Inside & Out 1-55755-052-2 $34.95
NEW! AmigaDOS Quick Reference Guide 1-55755-049-2 $14.95
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