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Descriptor(tm) Showcase
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Version 1.0
Author: Mario Giordani
Company: MG Marketing International
Tel.: (801) 942-2533 9am-5pm
BBS: (801) 943-4616 24 Hours 2400
BBS2: (801) 942-2533 7pm-7am at 38400
Registration Fee: $5.00. Free Downloadable Upgrades Online.
On Diskettes: $10.00. Includes Shipping and Handling. 3.5" or 5.25"
Customization: $25.00
Program Description
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Sample Version Only!
*** This version has been designed to show you how it actually works, once
it is set up! *** Look for Descshox.zip (x being the version number). The
current version is 1.0 but we are working on 1.1 to accomodate some types
of .COM files. Stay tuned!
Descriptor(tm) Showcase is a utility to allow authors of Shareware DOORS and
Other Utilities to display in style descriptive features of their products.
By simply editing a few screens with The Draw(tm), and replacing the sample
screens, authors can easily describe their products through Pull-Down Menu
Options.
Descriptor(tm) Showcase support Sound Blaster! By editing your own SB file
and renaming it DESCRIPT.VOC, you can introduce your own presentation in
style.
Installation
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For this sample version of Descriptor(tm) simply unzip the files into your
favorite directory, i.e., \DESCRIPT and then decompress the main file by
typing MEGACATA. The main command then is SHOWCASE.EXE.
The shareware version comes with its own INITIAL installation program.
Editing The Screens
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The following is a list of all sample screens, ready to be edited:
NAME EXT SIZE DESCRIPTION
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COMPANY COM 397 Description of your company
AUTHOR COM 395 Background of the author
PROGRAMS COM 411 Program or Programs Offered
OTHER COM 397 Other Information
TELEPHON COM 399 Telephone Numbers
BBS COM 403 BBS Support Numbers
CORRESPO COM 404 Mailing Address
INFO COM 398 Other Information
BENEFIT COM 392 Benefits of Registration
9 file(s)
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Options Available
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I. USING THE DRAW(tm)
If you know how to use The Draw(tm) you are more likely to edit the screens
without any problems in just a few minutes. If you are new to The Draw(tm),
download the latest version which is currently listed on most local BBS's as
TDRAW451.ZIP.
Install The Draw(tm) into a directory then type THEDRAW to start the program.
Next type:
ALT-L
To LOAD a screen file. In our case, you want to load the .COM files
listed above. You should probably place the .COM files into the same directory
as The Draw(tm) to make things easier.
CTRL-and the down arrow will set the
foreground colors and CTRL-righ arrow, the
background colors.
Now you are ready to edit the screens, one at a time. When you are finished.
type ALT-S and O to save each screen as A .COM file!!! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
THAT YOU SAVE THE SCREENS, over-writing the sample ones BUT USE THE SAME
NAME!!!! You may want to print out the screen names for reference. Or press
ALT-V, USING a wildcard as *.COM to review the various names.
II. Using ASC2COM.EXE
There is a shareware utility which allows you to convert an ASCII file to a
self-running .COM file. In this case, if you do not want to use The Draw(tm),
you can create an ASCII file with your favorite word processor or Text Editor
and then use a utility to make the conversion. This is the fastest and easiest
way to get you up and running in no time!
Finally
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Copy all the edited screens over the sample ones. You're done! You may want
to create a small .DOC file explaining to your users how to install and use
the program. You may want to create a Batch File that runs the program
automatically for your users or use another automatic install routine.
Bugs
If you run into any problems with the screen display using .COM files, please
upload your work, we will look at it and fix any problems for you at no charge,
but you must register at least with $5.00. If you want us to customize it
beyond the standard format, there is a $25.00 charge.
Registered Version
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You get your Name or Name of Your Company on the opening screen plus a
serial number. The program is yours to keep and future updates are FREE
of charge. This program has been designed as a time saver and not as a
High Power menuing system! That's why we don't charge you an arm and a
leg for it.
On the REGISTERED version of Descriptor(tm) Showcase, the closing screen
is removed and we can customize the flashing "High Quality Shareware Programs"
to no more than 6-8 words to accomodate your needs.
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** USE THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM TO SEND YOUR $5.00.
(You can also upload it to us if you want for fast processing).
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MG MARKETING INTERNATIONAL
2077 East Royal Farms, Suite 20
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
(801) 943-4616 - BBS 2400
(801) 942-2533 - BBS 14.4 after 7pm MOUNTAIN
(801) 942-2533 - Voice During Business Hours
NAME_______________________________________________________________________
ADDRS._____________________________________________________________________
CITY__________________________________________STATE______ZIP_______________
List of Programs I have written:
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Form Of Payment: $___ __CK __MO
Add $5.00 for diskettes. __5.25" __3.5"
TOTAL ENCLOSED $_______________
Home Phone: (_______)________________________Best time to call.
Bulletin Board High Speed Node Phone Number :______________________________
Name you want it on the Opening Screen:
____________________________________________________________________________
Customization of "High Quality Shareware Programs" to:
____________________________________________________________________________
Registration Number: (Provided with REGISTERED VERSION)
If you have a BBS please provide us an account as follows:
Name: Mario Giordani
PW: Express!
Suggestions:
Future upgrades of Descriptor(tm) Showcase will be available FREE OF CHARGE!