The diskette that is packaged with the MAC-101 contains the program MasterStrokes™. This program is a keyboard utility which allows all of the additional keys of the MAC-101 to be recognized by your Macintosh for the assignment of keyboard commands and macro recordings. MasterStrokes allows you to create a macro file for each application you use. You may have an unlimited number of files, and they can be easily changed or modified.
WHAT IS A MACRO FILE?
The dictionary defines the word macro as meaning “large” or “enlarged” and is used normally as a prefix, as in the word “macrocosm” (the universe). In computer terms, macro is not a prefix, but simply means a single keystroke that takes the place of many keystrokes and/or mouse functions. A MasterStrokes macro file contains your designated function key assignments for the multiple keystrokes and mouse recordings that they replace.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERSTROKES
MasterStrokes requires System 4.2 and Finder 6.0 or later. If you don’t know which System and Finder you’re operating, open the System Folder and click the System icon to select it and choose the “Get Info” command from the File pull-down menu. The System creation date should be October 8, 1987, or later. Close the “Get Info” dialog box and repeat for the Finder icon. The Finder creation date should match the System creation date.
If the creation dates are earlier than October 8, 1987, contact your local Apple dealer for an update.
HOW TO USE MASTERSTROKES
MasterStrokes is an INIT program, meaning that you install it simply by dragging the MasterStrokes icon into your System Folder. Each time you start your computer with this icon in the System Folder, MasterStrokes is automatically loaded into memory where it remains until power is turned off.
NOTE: Before installing or using MASTERSTROKES be sure to make complete and current backup copies of all of your programs and data disks.
To begin the installation procedure:
• Start up your Macintosh using the System disk to which you want to install MasterStrokes. If you have a hard disk, start-up as usual. If you're using a Mac II, press the momentary switch on the top edge of the MAC-101 to start up.
• Insert the MasterStrokes disk. Double-click on the MasterStrokes icon to display its contents
WHAT’S ON THE MASTERSTROKES DISK?
The MasterStrokes disk contains two folders each holding the documents, macro files and the MasterStrokes INIT program for both types of Macintosh operating environments: One is for the Mac 128K, 512K and Plus; the other is for the Mac II and SE computers. The keyboard interface for one group of Macintoshes is vastly different from the other group. Please note that macro files created on the SE/Mac II are not compatible and cannot be used with MasterStrokes on the Plus/512/128 family, and vice versa.
In addition, there is a Utility Folder containing a 101-KEYS DA Remover program. This utility is provided for those who have 101-KEYS installed as a desk accessory. (101-KEYS is the predecessor to MasterStrokes. If you have the 101-KEYS Desk Accessory installed, it will appear in the Apple pull-down menu.)
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE 101-KEYS INSTALLED AS A D/A – REMOVE IT!
Those who have 101-KEYS Version1.2d installed as a Desk Accessory (DA) must remove it before using MasterStrokes. Use the “101-KEYS DA Remover” found in the Utilities folder on the supplied MasterStrokes disk. To remove the 101-KEYS DA simply double-click on the 101-KEYS DA Remover icon. Afterwards, check the Apple pull-down menu to make sure it has been removed from your System.
In addition, you must create new macro files for MasterStrokes since the files created with 101-KEYS are not compatible. We apologize for this inconvenience, however the powerful features of MasterStrokes make creating new macro files a necessity.
NOTE: DO NOT USE THE DA/FONT MOVER TO REMOVE THE101-KEYS DA SINCE IT WILL NOT COMPLETELY REMOVE 101-KEYS FROM YOUR SYSTEM.
INSTALLING MASTERSTROKES
Mac 128K, 512K and Plus users:
1. Double-click on the folder labeled Mac 512/Plus
2. Drag theMasterStrokes icon into your System folder.
3. Drag the the Macro Folder onto the same disk making sure that you do not place it in another folder.
4. Restart your Macintosh and put your MasterStrokes disk away for safe keeping.
If you have properly installed MasterStrokes, the MasterStrokes keytop icon will momentarily appear in the lower left-hand corner of the screen during startup
Mac SE and Mac II users:
1. Double-click on the folder labeled Mac SE/II
2. Drag the MasterStrokes icon into your System folder.
3. Drag the the Macro Folder onto the same disk making sure that you do not place it in another folder.
4. Restart your Macintosh and put your MasterStrokes disk away for safe keeping.
If you have properly installed MasterStrokes, the MasterStrokes keytop icon will momentarily appear in the lower left-hand corner of the screen during start-up.
NOTE: MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOU DID NOT DRAG THE MACRO FOLDER INTO THE SYSTEM FOLDER OR INTO ANY OTHER FOLDER. THE MACRO FOLDER CANNOT BE BURIED IN ANY FOLDERS FOR AUTO-LOADING TO OCCUR.
HOT KEYS
The assignment of macros to MAC-101’s function keys is performed from one of two assignment displays. These are accessed at any time by pressing Command, Option and Function key combinations called “Hot Keys.”
There is also a “Hot Key” for bringing up a file menu to select an existing macro file or to create a new one. These “Hot Keys” are defined in the Control Panel; here is where you can also change the Hot Key assignments as well as deactivate MasterStrokes altogether (see section on “Redefining Hot Keys”).
The default settings for accessing MasterStrokes are defined by the following “Hot Keys”:
HOT KEY FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Option+F15: FILE to present the Macro File menu for opening an existing macro file, or creating a new one. This menu is also where you access the Universal File for global non-specific macros and MasterStrokes Special Functions assignments.
F15: KEYBOARD to open and close the Keyboard Definition screen for assigning keyboard commands and glossary text strings to the function keys. This display is also where you edit existing macros (including macros in Record mode) and print your list of macro assignments. F15 also closes the Keyboard Definition screen.
Command+F15: RECORD to start and stop the Record mode. Pressing this hot key command converts the mouse pointer into a mouse symbol indicating you’re now recording. In record mode, menu selections (primarily those without keyboard command equivalents) and keystrokes are recorded until you press the Record Hot Key to stop the recording and present the Key Assignment box for function key assignment.
You are now ready to begin using MasterStrokes. Open and print the MasterStrokes Tutorial (filename: MS Tutorial Txt) and follow the instructions using your favorite word processor.
