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                              EZ-Forms Executive
                              by EZX Publishing
                            and MaeDae Enterprises

  EZ-Forms Executive gives you the capability to use your computer to create
  forms  tailor-made  to suit your unique needs.   Once created, these forms
  can  be  filled  out and stored under code names pertaining to  their  use
  (i.e. billing, invoice, comments, etc).  EZ-Forms Executive also gives you
  the capability to print and/or store completed or master forms.   Comments
  or suggestions for improving EZ-Forms Executive will be appreciated.
     
  EZ-Forms Executive requires an IBM PC or compatible with at least 640K  of
  RAM.   Printers supported include the  Epson graphics  printers  and  most
  other dot matrix and laser printers.   Display adapters known to work with
  EZ-Forms Executive are the IBM monochrome, color,  and  enhanced  graphics
  adapters.
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  EZ-Forms Executive is asking you for the information necessary to fill out
  the user registration form.   Please enter your name,  address,  etc.   We
  need this information to be able to better serve you.

  Please make sure your printer is turned on and is ready for printing. Your
  registration form will be printed.  Return this form as proof of purchase.
  Without it on file, we cannot offer you the full support you deserve.

  You will be asked this information only once.   After you  have  installed
  EZ-Forms from drive A once, you will be able to run it from any  drive  or
  directory in your system.   Just copy EZ-Forms along with its related help
  and manual files to your work drive or directory.

  NOTE:  EZFX v2.4 requires 640K RAM as a minimum.   A hard disk is strongly
         recommended for optimum operation.
#10#
   
  A file input/output error has just occurred.  This could be caused by many
  different  situations.   EZ-Forms Executive  has caught the error  and  is
  giving you a general description of the error.   Often you  will  need  to
  just press a key a few times to allow EZ-Forms Executive  to  execute  the
  next command.  This will probably result  in  several  additional  warning
  messages but eventually they will stop.
   
  Things  that can result in an error are running out of  disk  space  while
  saving a form.  Trying to export a form to a name that is  the same as the
  name of a  subdirectory will also cause an error.  Many  other things  can
  also cause errors.  Most of the common errors are checked for and add many
  extra lines of code to EZ-Forms Executive.
   
  If  you don't understand why you got this error then  please  write  up  a
  software performance report  describing  the  steps  leading  up  to  this
  problem.  Please enclose a shift print screen of the error screen. Include
  your serial number.  Sorry for the problem you are having in this area.
#15#

  This option in  EZ-Forms provides seamless integration  to  EZ-InFORMa dB,
  our full featured database manager.   For the option to work correctly you
  must have  EZ-InFORMa dB  loaded in the default directory.   Please ensure
  EZI.EXE and its related files are in the default directory.

  What is EZ-InFORMa dB?   It is our powerful database manager, adding a new
  dimension to forms processing!  It uses the industry standard DBase ".DBF"
  file format.  Do you need a database manager that can grow almost  without
  limit to meet your  future requirements?   Look no further,  EZ-InFORMa dB
  can handle up to two billion records.   EZ-InFORMa dB  works smoothly with
  EZ-Forms Lite and EZ-Forms Executive.

  See the  On-line Manual (under sales literature) for a listing of features
  and pricing for EZ-InFORMa dB.

#20#

  General help for all menus:
  
  This menu is broken up into two basic windows.   The  window  at  the  top
  of  your screen shows several options to choose from.   The window at  the
  bottom  of  the  screen expands on what  will  occur  if  you  choose  the
  highlighted option (the one that has a different background color).
     
  Options may be selected in one of two ways.   You  can  either  press  the
  first letter of the desired command  or  move the highlight bar  over  the
  desired option and press enter.   To move the  highlight  bar  use  either
  the space bar, up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, or right arrow.   You can
  also  use  home to move to the first top line item on the menu.   This  is
  very useful when you need a reference point on the main menu  to  start  a
  macro from.

  Using the first letter of a command only works in the  ACTIVE  window.  If
  you  don't have any pulldown then the active window  is  the  top  window.
  Once you pulldown one of the options that becomes the active window.   You
  must use one of the commands in the pulldown once it is active.    You can
  always use Escape to back out of the pulldown and return to the top menu.
#21#

  You are now using the EZ-Forms Executive Main Menu.   From  here  you  can
  access  the main functional areas  of  EZ-Forms.   Refer  to  the  On-Line
  Manual to get a feel for what a fully featured forms manager can do.

  We have tried to design EZ-Forms to let you get your job done quickly  and
  easily.  Please feel free to forward any suggestions for improvement to us
  at EZX Publishing, Attn: EZ-Forms Author.
#22#

  You are currently using the Editor Menu.  From it you can execute many  of
  the editor commands.   When  you highlight one of the editor commands  the
  help at the bottom of the screen will provide  additional  information  on
  the  option.  If you see a command (ex. (Alt+S) ) at the end of the  help,
  use that command next time instead of the editor menu.   The command is  a
  short hand method of using the editor without the pulldown menu.

  There are two ways to call up the Editor Menu.

  1. Escape - Means "I want to go to the Main Menu".  The exit pulldown will
              be used allowing you to quickly exit.

  2. F10 - This is the normal method.   EZ-Forms will remember the last menu
           command and automatically highlight it.   This allows easy access
           to groups of close commands.   Example:  Working with blocks  you
           could use F10 and the block operations pulldown to mark the start
           of a block.   The next time you press F10 you will find the block
           operations pulldown is automatically highlighted to allow you  to
           easily mark the end of a block.
#100#

  This  screen  provides basic information  on the status of  the  EZ-Forms'
  Editor, your printer defaults, etc.

  Under  the  "Current printer related defaults"  you  will  find  the  user
  function  names.   If you take a close look at the bottom  of  the  editor
  screen you will notice a character attribute area.   When you see  a 1, 2,
  3, or 4 pop up this is what it is referring to.  The  user  functions  are
  defined  to  contain specific information  for  each printer  and  can  be
  customized  by  the  user.   See  the printer installation area  for  more
  details.

  HP LaserJet specific information is listed on the next page.
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  Fonts  are  specified  for the HP LaserJet  using  printer type  'E'  thru
  combinations of user defined functions attached to  each character.  Other
  sections of the documentation give details on font naming conventions.

   Font    Attributes         How the font is selected
       
  Font 0    pub....    The default, no user defined functions.
  Font 1    pub1...    Selected with Alt1.
  Font 2    pub.2..    Selected with Alt2.
  Font 3    pub..3.    Selected with Alt3.
  Font 4    pub...4    Selected with Alt4.
  Font 5    pub1..4    Selected with Alt1+4.
  Font 6    pub.2.4    Selected with Alt2+4.
  Font 7    pub..34    Selected with Alt3+4.
  Font 8    pub1.34    Selected with Alt1+3+4.
  Font 9    pub.234    Selected with Alt2+3+4.

  Support for mutiple fonts requires:

  1.  An HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet Series II, or compatible
  2.  The EZX LaserJet Soft Fonts Support Pack ver 2.0 or greater
  3.  You install EZ-Forms Executive for the HP LaserJet -- type E printer
#110#

  Field markers are used in two ways:
  

  In  master forms you insert field markers (the ~ character)  to mark areas
  you want protected in the completed form. By filling the unused areas of a
  form  with the field markers you limit the area of the form  that  can  be
  filled out later.
   
  In completed forms this option inserts the field markers into  unprotected
  areas  of  your form to show where you can type.   Field  markers  will be
  inserted into the form but won't print or in any way affect  operation  of
  EZ-Forms Executive.   They only show you where you can type.   The tab key
  will  jump  you  between  unprotected  areas  in the completed  form  (the
  fields).

  Note: Field markers can be entered and deleted using the keyboard keys.
#111#


  This option gives you an easy way to draw a border around the  outer  edge
  of your form.  The line will be solid,  adding the correct  characters  at
  the corners of the form.  Whatever was in the first character space around
  the  outer  edge of the form WILL be overwritten unless it  is  protected.
  The default line drawing palette will be used.   Use  Alt+L to  alter  the
  default palette.

#112#
 
   
  This option allows you to remove the entire border from your form  with  a
  single keystroke.   The  first character  position around the entire outer
  edge of the form will be erased unless it is protected.

#113#
 
   
  The clear form option allows you to start again with a  clean  slate.   It
  can be used in both master and completed forms.
   
  In a master form it will erase everything in the form. 
   
  In a completed form it will erase only the information  you  have  entered
  into the form since you called it up to fill it out.   This is a easy  way
  to start over if you really don't like the way a form looks.
#114#
  EZ-Forms  Executive  allows  you to use your  computer's system  clock  to
  obtain  the  current  date and time for use in your form.  If  you  choose
  either  date  or  time feed then the computer's clock will be checked  for
  the current time or date and then inserted at the current cursor position.
   
  This option can be used in both master  and  completed  forms.  As much of
  the  date  or time  as will fit will be inserted into the available space.
  Be careful  if you are close to the  right margin or protected characters.

  Date formats: 0 mm/dd/yy   06/15/89  Time formats:   24 hour formats
  (Example      1 mm-dd-yy   06-15-89  (Example      0 hh:mm:ss  13:30:15
   using        2 yy-mm-dd   89-06-15   using        1 hh:mm     13:30
   15 Jun 1989) 3 mmddyy     061589     1:30:15 PM)    12 hour AM/PM formats
                4 yymmdd     890615                  2 hh:mm:ss  01:30:15 PM
                5 dd mmm yy  15 Jun 89               3 hh:mm     01:30 PM
  (Military)    6 Julian     9166 (last digit of year & 001-365 day of year)
                7 dd/mm/yy   15/06/89
                8 dd:mm:yy   15:06:89
                9 ddmmyy     150689
                A yy/mm/dd   89/06/15
                B yy:mm:dd   89:06:15
                C mm:dd:yy   06:15:89
#115#


  The commands for block operations in EZ-Forms Executive v2.4 are laid  out
  differently than earlier versions.   The basic reason for  the  change was
  to  make  a command set that was logical and easy to  use.   To  make  the
  transition easier we have included this Ctrl+K menu to translate  as  many
  of the old commands as possible into their exact duplicate in the commands
  for this new version of EZ-Forms.  Sometimes that wasn't possible  so  you
  won't find them on this menu.  Example: block fill for tilde ~.   This  is
  now part of the Ctrl+A, block attribute add command.   It does  much  more
  than the old command but is not an exact replacement for Ctrl+K then I.

  All previous capability has been retained and greatly enhanced!

  Refer  to the on-line manual under the  block  operations  area  for  more
  information on how to use the new commands.
#117#

  You can create many different sizes of forms in  EZ-Forms Executive.   One 
  of  the most common is 64 lines by 80 columns.   Text 80 columns  wide  at
  10 cpi will just fill a 8 1/2" x 11"  sheet  of paper.   Most printers use
  66 lines per  page  vertically.   So  allowing  for  a  little  leeway  on
  positioning the printer head at the  VERY top of the page,  things  should
  fit well.
   
  If  you  have a 80 column printer like the Epson MX80 you can print a form
  as large as 88 lines by 132 columns by using compressed print and 8 lines
  per vertical inch.
   
  Some  of  you  who are lucky enough to have a wide carriage printer may be
  able to print up to 130 columns normal size print or about 230/240  in the
  compressed mode. The largest form you can print on a MX100 with wide paper
  is 88 lines (if you use 8 lpi) by 230/240 columns.  This is a huge form!
#118#

  Press G to start the graphics drawing. The default is N to prevent errors.
  You are now in a full screen graphics walk-around mode.   Depending on the
  mode selected (see the characters in the lower right hand and upper  right
  corner of the screen) different things will happen.  Options are:

     G   Graphics - A full screen walk-around mode where you use the  cursor
                    keys to draw figures.  Whatever character is needed will
                    be substituted to make the lines solid.
     N   Neutral  - You can walk around without affecting any characters.
     E   Erase    - Erase the character under where you move the cursor.
     D   Drag     - This mode  will  drag/repeat  the  character  under  the
                    cursor as you move it around.   Use N  to  position  the
                    cursor over the character to be repeated before using D.
     1-4 Palette  - Shorthand method to select the default graphics palette.
     P   Pick     - Pick a character from a table of supported characters.

  Press either G, N, E, D, 1-4, or P to select the function. The active mode
  is shown in the lower right corner of the screen.
  
  Note:  P is valid only in modes D or N.   In the other modes the  inserted
  character is erased or overwritten and will not remain in your form.
#119#

  Set the graphics palette with Alt+L.  You can choose single line graphics,
  double line graphics,  or a combination.    As a short hand  method  press
  1-4.   A  sample character based on the palette selected  will  appear  in
  upper right corner of your screen.  Esc will return you to the editor.
#120#
   
  The  patch function will try to connect  any  adjoining character graphics
  symbols.  The  symbols will be joined with  one  of  the  other  character
  graphics  symbols that best completes the form.  ONLY the  immediate  four
  characters are scanned (characters left, above, right, and below).   Based
  on these a character out of            is picked. You MUST have
  already  placed  a character graphics symbol of some  type in the  scanned
  character space for it to be considered for patching.  Example: 
   
                                                 
                will be patched to   
                                                 
   
  Please note the first example had a character graphics symbol in the  area
  and needed to be patched.   If  it  had  not  been  there,  EZ-Forms would
  have left the space blank instead of substituting the intersection symbol.
   
  EZ-Forms Executive has to make a lot of assumptions when it is  patching a
  form.   Sometimes it won't choose the character you think it should.  This
  command gives you a good start on the patching.   You will sometimes  have
  to add the final touches.
#122#

  EZ-Forms  is not a wordprocessor.   It  is  a  forms  manager.  Forms  are
  a fixed length unlike wordprocessing files.   If you want to insert a line
  something has to disappear (unless you use F2 to resize and  lengthen  the
  form  first).   EZ-Forms inserts lines by moving the line the cursor is on
  and every line below down by one.  Where does the line go?  It disappears.

  One inviolable rule in EZ-Forms is:  Never allow a protected character  to
  be  altered!   In any conflict between a protected character  and  a  non-
  protected character, the protected character wins.  If you force a line of
  unprotected  text  to  move  down  over  a line  of  protected  text,  the
  unprotected text loses.  Use the block operation commands if you just want
  to move text around in your form.
#124#

  Your form size will not decrease when you delete a line.   The unprotected
  text  is just moved up one line,  overwriting any unprotected text on  the
  cursor line.

  If  you  get tired of seeing these messages set the  default  help/message
  level to zero (command is Ctrl+V).
#126#

  The notepad is basically an enhanced block copy.  You can copy any section
  of text from your form into the notepad.   The text can be pasted into the
  same form at a different location or to another form.   You can even  move
  text between master  and  completed forms  retaining all attributes  (like
  bold and underline) except for the protected attribute.

  The cursor location defines where the text will be copied to.

  Use of this command with large blocks of text requires a lot of memory (up
  to 64K). Your computer may not have enough memory to allow this operation.
  If that occurs, you will be given an out of memory message.   This  in  no
  way alters  the functionality of any other portion of  EZ-Forms Executive.
  However,  the amount of free memory  shown  on the bottom of  the  context
  sensitive help screens and the on-line manual may show 0K free. This means
  EZ-Forms Executive  at  one point  tried to use all of your RAM.  If  this
  occurs, try removing some of your  memory resident software.  Yes,  memory
  resident programs really do decrease your computer's available RAM.

#130#

  The delete block command deletes the unprotected text in the marked block.
  Please be careful with this command.

  Use the Ctrl+V command if you want to alter the default help/message level
  and get rid of these prompts.

  See  the  copy  block (Alt+C) and  move block (Alt+M) commands  for  other
  options.
#132#

  The copy block command copies the unprotected text from the  marked  block
  to your current cursor location.  Your cursor will be in the upper left of
  where the text will be copied.   This is a copy (make a duplicate) so none
  of  the  text  in the marked "source" block will be  modified  unless  the
  blocks overlap.

  See  the  move block (Alt+M) and delete block (Alt+D) commands  for  other
  options.
#134#

  The block move command moves the unprotected text from the marked block to
  your current cursor location.  Your cursor location will be the upper left
  corner of where the text will be moved.   This is a move (displace -- from
  one point to another) so all the unprotected text in the marked block will
  move.

  See  the  copy block (Alt+C) and delete block (Alt+D) commands  for  other
  options.
#140#

  Specific help for Math menu:
   
  You are being asked to either Execute the formulas already set up,  Modify
  existing formulas,  Check the formulas for syntax,  or  Show all the  math
  formulas used  in the form you are editing.  Math formulas can be modified
  ONLY in Master forms.  In Completed forms you can do calculations  or view
  formulas  but  not  modify them.   Syntax checking is done when you  enter
  formulas and each time you execute them.
  
  See the master forms MATHINFO, MATHDEMO, MATHINVC, and MATHEXTD.
#141#

  Format for a formula:
                                                                             
  L24C72~6.2=L12C5~5+L12C41~6
               Width of cell 2 (6 char wide) can be 1-9
               Separator between cell and width designator
             Source 2 Column (column 41)
           Source 2 Line (line 12) -- may be K for constant
            Operator (Only + - * / or range addition : )
           Width of cell 1 (5 characters wide) can be 1-9
           Separator between cell and its' width designator
          Source 1 Column (column 5)
        Source 1 line (line 12)
        Separator for formula, an = must be there!
        Number of digits after decimal point, 0 to 9
        A period to separate the width from decimals
        Number of total digits in result, can be 1-9
        Separator for cells!
      Destination column (column 72)
    Destination line (line 24)
                                                                             
  The formula must be specified EXACTLY as in the example given above.
#143#

  Highlight the formula you would like to edit and  press  Enter.   EZ-Forms
  will  then  allow you to edit your selected formula in the bottom  window.
  Press enter after you finish modifying your formula.  A quick syntax check
  will be done.   You will be given a warning if a error is detected.  Press
  Escape once you have finished editing and are in the "Highlight a Formula"
  window.  A syntax check will be performed on all your  math  formulas  and
  you will be given a summary of the results.

  See the master forms MATHINFO.FRM, MATHDEMO.FRM, and MATHINVC.FRM for more
  information on how to use math within forms.

  The Editor's On-Line Manual also contains information on math.
#144#

  A syntax error was found in your  formula.   This could be caused  by  two
  things.

  1. Your formula may be too complex for EZ-Forms to handle.  If this is the
     case, break the formula into two or three simpler ones.  Use Insert and
     Delete  to  make  space.   One case  where  you  can  exceed  EZ-Forms'
     capability is on range addition.   It has to be by itself in  a  single
     formula.  You can't do additional operations in the same formula.

  2. You may really have a syntax error.  Carefully check the formula.

  EZ-Forms gives you a brief description of the error and tries to show  you
  the exact location of the error thru the use of a ^ pointing at the  error
  location within the formula.   Please correct the error NOW!   If you wait
  until execution, you will get a run time error.   Further execution of the
  formulas will then be aborted.
#146#

  A  quick  syntax check of all the formulas has just been  completed.   All
  possible 100 formulas have been checked.

  Please  correct  any  reported errors.   Additional  information  will  be
  provided when you modify the formulas. When you finish modifying a formula
  a syntax check is done and EZ-Forms will try to point to  the  portion  of
  your formula in error.

  If the reported result is "All good." then press any key to continue.   No
  syntax  errors  were  found.   Save  your  form  before  you  execute  the
  formulas.   When you execute the formulas a result is placed in your form.
  Any  characters in a master form will be protected when you fill  it  out.
  You  don't  want all the result areas to be protected,  you  can't  update
  them.
#147#

  A math run time error can be caused by two things.

  1. Incorrect syntax in the formula.

  2. Something wrong occurred while executing the formula.  Common  problems
     are: the result is too large to fit into the destination,  you tried to
     overwrite a protected character with the result, etc.

  A description and best  guess as to the location of the error within  your
  formula is shown.

  EZ-Forms executes the formulas in order from 1 to 100.  Blank formulas are
  skipped.  ANY run time error terminates execution of further formulas.

  *** Anytime you have a run time error the result is invalid so "******" is
  placed in the destination field.
#149#

  The math functions execute very quickly but not quite fast enough to allow
  update  of  the  result areas within your form each time a  new number  is
  added.   We  have implemented a means whereby you can enter data  at  full
  speed but still feel secure that the printed or saved results are correct.
  This method is called math auto recalc.

  If you enable math auto recalc, the result areas within your form will  be
  updated  automatically prior to printing or saving to disk.   This  is the
  program default, but you may change it thru the use of the Ctrl+U  command
  within the editor or thru the installation area of EZ-Forms Executive.

#150#

  EZ-Forms Executive Editor Commands:

  FUNCTION KEYS              ALT FUNCTION KEYS        CTRL FUNCTION KEYS
      
  F1 - Help                  AF1 -                CF1 -          
  F2 - Resize Master Form    AF2 -                CF2 - N/A N/A N/A N/A
  F3 - Insert Field Markers  AF3 -                CF3 -          N/A
  F4 - Delete Field Markers  AF4 -                CF4 -          N/A
  F5 - Draw Line             AF5 -                CF5 -          N/A
  F6 - Erase Line            AF6 -                CF6 -          N/A
  F7 - Draw Border           AF7 -                CF7 -          N/A
  F8 - Erase Border          AF8 -                CF8 -          N/A
  F9 - Clear Form            AF9 -                CF9 -          N/A
  F10- Editor Menu           AF10-                CF10-       N/A N/A
                     Graphics set: 1   2   3   4            1   2   3   4

  NOTE:  The Alternate and Control Function Keys  have four  different  sets
         of codes depending on the palette selected using Alt+L.  The  Greek
         characters in palette 2-4 in the control function keys are used  to
         send special escape sequences to the printer.   See the manual  for
         more details on this.  Keys labeled N/A return a space (" ").
#151#

  Single keystroke commands (many of these can also be executed thru F10):

  Alt+A - Alternate Character Lookup  Ctrl+A - Add Block Attributes
  Alt+B - Bold Text                   Ctrl+B - Box Draw for Marked Block
  Alt+C - Copy Block                  Ctrl+C - % (OS break disables this)
  Alt+D - Delete Block                Ctrl+D - Date (Auto Date Setup)
  Alt+E - End Block                   Ctrl+E - Erase Block Attributes
  Alt+F - Find Text                   Ctrl+F - Feed Date/Time into form
  Alt+G - Graphics Walk-Around        Ctrl+G - Delete Character
  Alt+H - Hide Block (disable block)  Ctrl+H - % (same as backspace)
  Alt+I - Information about Form      Ctrl+I - % (same as tab)
  Alt+J - Justify Text                Ctrl+J - % (same as ctrl enter)
  Alt+K - Cross Hatch Generator       Ctrl+K - WordStar Like ^K Commands
  Alt+L - Line Graphics Palette (1-4) Ctrl+L - Large Character Lookup
  Alt+M - Move Block                  Ctrl+M - % (same as enter)
  Alt+N - Notepad (use between forms) Ctrl+N - Number (Auto Number Setup)
  Alt+O - Override protect (cmp form) Ctrl+O - Keyboard macros (Global)
  Alt+P - Patch Form                  Ctrl+P - Print Current Form
  Alt+Q - Quick Field Just (cmp form) Ctrl+Q - % (doesn't return a code)
  Alt+R - Replace Text                Ctrl+R - Read Text from Disk (Import)
  Alt+S - Start Block                 Ctrl+S - Save Form and Resume Edit
#152#

  Single keystroke commands continued:

  Alt+T - Text rotation (vertical)    Ctrl+T - Time (Auto Time Setup)
  Alt+U - Underline                   Ctrl+U - User Defined Math Operations
  Alt+V - Visible block enable        Ctrl+V - Verbose (Help Message Level)
  Alt+W - Word Wrap                   Ctrl+W - Write Text to Disk (Export)
  Alt+X - Exit Editor                 Ctrl+X - Exit to DOS Shell (Global)
  Alt+Y - Generate CFO Grid           Ctrl+Y - Delete Line
  Alt+Z - Printer Cmds (Greek Chars)  Ctrl+Z - Encrypt/Decrypt Form (toggle)
  Alt+= - Macro Menu (Global)

  Ctrl+Enter - Inserts a line in the form at the current cursor  line.  Make
               sure  ALL  text  can  move down  a  line  without  trying  to
               overwrite  a  protected line  or  character.   In this move a
               protected area won't change.

  Notes:
  
  % Not available because the return code conflicts with another key!
#153#

  Most printers support printing of these  characters.   EZ-Forms  Executive
  provides printer drivers to handle these characters.  If you have  a  text
  only printer then   EZ-Forms  Executive   provides  a translation of these
  characters into something your printer can handle.
     
  The  export function gives you the ability to translate  these  characters
  into normal ASCII characters that most word processors can handle.

  Cursor movement commands:
  
  Use the keypad arrows to move        Home  Move to upper left of screen
  left, right, up, and down.           End   Move to lower left of screen
                                       Ctrl+Home  Upper left of form
  Use the Control key with the         Ctrl+End   Lower left of form
  keypad left and right arrows         Ctrl+PgUp  Top of form - same column
  to move to left and right of form.   Ctrl+PgDn  Bottom of form-same column
   
  Note: Commands with a + in them are entered by holding down the  first key
        and then pressing the second key.  For example: to use the Ctrl+Home
        command you would hold down the Control key and then press Home once.
#154#

 Note:  Auto numbering,  auto date,  and auto time are set up only in master
        forms.   When you  "fill out"  the master form this  information  is
        used to automatically insert the updated number, date, or time  into
        the completed form. 
     
 Special character oriented commands affecting only printing: 
     
    Alt+U -- Underline the character under the cursor.  NOT on graphics!
    Alt+B -- Bold the character under the cursor.  NOT on graphics!
    Alt+1 -- User defined function 1.   \
    Alt+2 -- User defined function 2.    \  Use the Alt+I command to see
    Alt+3 -- User defined function 3.    /  the installed names for these.
    Alt+4 -- User defined function 4.   /
     
    Note: These affect only the printed form.  A status of these commands is
          shown on the bottom of the screen.  You can see the status updated
          as you move the cursor.  Character status will toggle from U and B
          if you press the key again.   The  user defined functions  can  be
          altered thru the installation portion of EZ-Forms Executive.
#160#
   
  This  menu  allows you to change  all the colors  used  in  EZ-Forms.   To
  change a default color - first use the up or down arrow key to select  the
  color, then type in the new color.   When you have changed all the  colors
  press Ctrl+D to display these colors in a  sample  window.   As  with  all
  installation options,  these changes will not be used until you choose the
  retain option on the main menu.   This allows you to experiment  with  the
  installation options  and then not have to lose your original defaults.
   
  Please  keep  in  mind  the  foreground  text  colors  can  be  0-15,  the
  background 0-7. If you choose a text color the same as a background  color
  then the text will disappear.  You may notice some of your installed color
  combinations  result  in  invisible lines  on  the  Ctrl+D  popup  window.
  Please be careful not to choose this color for one of your text colors!!

  Note:  For many of the EZ-Forms installable options and user  inputs  you
  will  see a prompt containing the characters .   If  you  count  the
  number of 's you will find the maximum number of characters that can  be
  entered.  Also Escape is used throughout EZ-Forms to signal "I want out".
  Press Enter, up arrow, down arrow, or whatever is  asked for to enter the
  desired value.   Escape  will  throw away any  immediate changes and  get
  you out of the area you are in.
#161#

  Please  note  that  the background color (0-7) is one digit long  and  the
  foreground color (0-15) is two digits long.   That is why you will see the
  input  prompt  (the  s) change it's  width as you go between the  colors.

#165#

  This screen shows the possible combinations of colors  in  EZ-Forms.   The
  top set (Main EZ-Forms Executive colors) show you what the  various  menus
  will  look  like.   The Editor colors are those used only  while  you  are
  editing  a  form.   These colors will  show  you  what  underline,  block,
  protected, etc will look like.

  If you are using a non IBM display adapter you may have to "play" with the
  colors to get a pleasing combination.   EZ-Forms defaults to  colors  that
  work  well  with the  IBM Color Graphics Adapter,  IBM  Enhanced  Graphics
  Adapter, and IBM Monochrome Display Adapter.

  On  some  monochrome  display  adapter  clones  you  may  need  to alter a
  foreground text color to get the background to change intensity.

  The default combination of colors will work on any 100% IBM PC  compatible
  display adapter!
 
#170#
  EZ-Forms supports virtually  the entire  IBM Extended ASCII Character Set.
  Your choice  of what character to chose for borders,  lines,  boxes,  etc.
  just  became more complex.   EZ-Forms has four basic graphic line sets  or
  palettes to choose from:
                                                                            
  1 Ŀ      2 ͸      3 ķ     4 ͻ     
                                                                
    Ĵ        ͵        Ķ       ͹     
                                                                
            ;        Ľ       ͼ     
                                     reserved        
                                                                        
                      ;  ;                   
                                                                          
                              Printer commands.

  The above boxes show you what the boxes and lines drawn with each palette
  look like.  Below the boxes are some stand-alone characters which can  be
  entered from the keyboard.  The shaded block characters in palette 1  are
  useful in designing logos or just to emphasize a section of a form.   The
  Greek characters in palettes 2 and 3 can be used to send commands to your
  printer during printing.
#171#

  Enter these characters into your form thru the use of function keys.
                                                                            
   FUNCTION KEYS              ALT FUNCTION KEYS        CTRL FUNCTION KEYS   
       
   F1 - Help                  AF1 -                CF1 -          
   F2 - Size Form             AF2 -                CF2 - N/A N/A N/A N/A
   F3 - Insert Field Markers  AF3 -                CF3 -          N/A
   F4 - Delete Field Markers  AF4 -                CF4 -          N/A
   F5 - Draw Line             AF5 -                CF5 -          N/A
   F6 - Erase Line            AF6 -                CF6 -          N/A
   F7 - Draw Border           AF7 -                CF7 -          N/A
   F8 - Erase Border          AF8 -                CF8 -          N/A
   F9 - Clear Form            AF9 -                CF9 -          N/A
   F10- Editor Menu           AF10-                CF10-       N/A N/A
                      Graphics set: 1   2   3   4            1   2   3   4
                                                                            
   NOTE:  The Alternate and Control Function Keys have four  different  sets
          of codes depending on the palette selected using Alt+L.  The Greek
          characters in palette 2-4 in the control function keys are used to
          send special escape sequences to the printer.   See the manual for
          more details on this.  Keys labeled N/A return a space (" ").
#175#

  The marked block defines the area for the grid.   All  characters  in  the
  marked block will be erased.   You will be  asked  for  the  vertical  and
  horizontal spacing for the grid.   If  the desired spacing  provides  even
  spacing the grid will come out completely even.   Otherwise  you  will  be
  left with an off size block at the ends.  See the examples below.

  ¿ Ŀ ¿ Ŀ Ŀ ¿
  Ŵ Ĵ Ŵ Ĵ Ĵ 
  Ŵ Ĵ Ŵ Ĵ Ĵ Ŵ
       
  vert 1      vert 1      vert 1      vert 1      vert 1      vert 2
  horz 1      horz 2      horz 3      horz 4      horz 5      horz 1

#177#

  After  you input the text press Enter to insert it into your form.   Press
  Escape if you want to exit without altering your form.

  The text will be inserted vertically into your form.   The first character
  will be at the current cursor location.  The next character will be on the
  same column but one line down.  Etc.

  If  you  input text longer than the number of lines to the bottom of  your
  form,  inserting will stop at the last line of the  form.    As  with  all
  editing commands, you can't use this to overwrite protected text.

  The length of the prompt using 's will vary depending on the number of
  lines from your current cursor location to the bottom of your form.

#180#

  You can draw a box around the inside border of the marked block using this
  command.  The default line drawing character palette (use Alt+L to select)
  will be used.  The inside characters all the around the marked block  will
  be replaced by the graphic lines.

  Boxes may be drawn in almost any size and with a variety of border styles.
#181#

  Want to save an EZ-Forms form in a format readable by virtually  all  word
  processors?  The Export command allows you to write all or any portion  of
  the  form  you are editing to a standard ASCII file usable by  almost  any
  word  processor  or  database  manager.   Of  course  you  will  lose  the
  advantages of form compression,  character attributes,  and often the line
  drawing/character graphics.

  Each of the input areas from the Export options screen is described below.

  (1) EZ-Forms Executive  allows you to export the entire form or a  portion
      of the form.   Use the block operations commands within the editor  to
      mark a block (a rectangle) of text and use this option to export  only
      that portion.  This command allows you to easily transfer sections  of
      one form  to  another.   Export all or a portion  of this form.   Make
      sure this option is Yes if you want to export only the  marked  block.
      Call up the  destination form  and  use the import command to retrieve
      the previously saved information.

#182#
  (2) Export to database allows you to direct EZ-Forms to break up the  form
      into  fields.   Each field written to the file on a new line.   Fields
      consist  of  contiguous unprotected characters.   What does that mean?

      - In  master forms, everything  is  unprotected -  one line per field.

      - In completed forms,  only  certain areas are unprotected as  defined
        by  the  absence  of  text  in  it's  master form template  at  that
        location.

      EZ-Forms supports several common file formats.  They are:

  Type    Start Char  End Char  Field Sep  Record Sep        Notes
              
   1         None       None      CR LF      None      One field per line
   2          "          "          ,        CR LF     Mail-merge format 1
   3         None       None        ,        CR LF     Mail-merge format 2
   4          "          "          /        CR LF     Special mail-merge 1
   5          "          "          *        CR LF     Special mail-merge 2
   6         None       None      None       CR LF     Fixed length packed 1
   7         None       None      None       None      Fixed length packed 2
   8         None       None      None       CR Only   File Express format
#183#

  (3) The output graphics mode allows you to export the form using  graphics
      (the character graphics symbols  you see on your screen  like  and )
      or to translate them to symbols like - and +.   Choose the  translated
      option for maximum compatibility with other software packages.

  (4) Output file mode allows you to add what you are exporting  to the  end
      of another file (append) or overwrite any existing file with new info.

  (5) If you specify overwrite, you have the option of having EZ-Forms  warn
      you  before it overwrites an existing file.   You will not be given  a
      warning if the file doesn't already exist.

  (6) Type  in the name for the file you would like the form to be  exported
      to.   The filename can include an optional drive/directory  specifier.
#184#

  EZ-Forms can be configured to export your form in either a  wordprocessing
  format (the default) or a database format.  Listed below are the suggested
  options for each mode.

                                Wordprocessing   Database
                                   
  Export only marked block      No               No
  Field export to database      No               Yes
  Output graphics mode          Graphics         Translated
  Output file mode              Overwrite        Append
  Warn before overwrite         Yes              No

#185#

  Want to read a text file into an EZ-Forms form?   This command allows  you
  to import text created under almost any other software program.   The only
  requirement is the imported file must be in ASCII.

  If  you  have  a block marked you will be given the option to import  text
  into only the marked section of your form.
#186#

  Many  of  the editing commands have optional prompt  messages  to  provide
  information and serve as a safety catch in case of mistakes.   The  extent
  of the user help/interference offered by EZ-Forms is tied to  the  message
  level.   The  more  potentially harmful a command, the lower  the  message
  level has to be set for the command's warning/prompt to disappear.

  Examples:

  Command                  Tied to Help/Message level
                    
  Patch form               4 (no message 3 and below)
  Block delete             1 (no message at level 0)
  Various other commands   1-4 (level varies)


  Most  of  the  block operations and some  of the  other  editing  commands
  provide this feature.

  The default (unless installed otherwise) is to provide the  maximum  level
  of user help messages.
#188#

  The large character lookup  allows you to easily create headings in  large
  (8 by 8)  characters.   Simply  type  in the text  and  then  select  what
  character to use for the drawing.

  Play  with this command in a new form to get a feel for how  it  operates.
  This command places a lot of power (and potential for destruction) in your
  hands.

  The  length  of  the allowable input text (shown as s)  depends  on  your
  cursor position within the form and the width of the form.   As  you  move
  the cursor to the left,  there is more space to insert text so the  prompt
  will  get  longer.   Each  of the large characters take  up  eight  normal
  character spaces in both directions.   That means a eighty column form can 
  have at most ten large characters on a single line.

  The characters are entered into your form starting at the cursor position.
  They will be inserted with the cursor being the upper left  point  of  the
  8 by 8 character box.
#190#

  This  command  allows you to  encrypt  your  form.   Some  people  confuse
  encryption and  password protection.   A couple of  definitions  may  help
  clear up what they mean.

  Encryption:  Scramble  the  contents/information  so  it   appears  to  be
               garbage.  This process requires a user to enter a key  to  be
               used to encrypt the data.   When  you  want  to  decrypt  the
               information the same key must be used  to  correctly  recover
               the information.

  Password:  This is access control.   You are not allowed access unless you
             know the password.  Does not involve encryption.

  EZ-Forms does encryption NOT password checking. The key you use to encrypt
  your form is NOT stored by EZ-Forms.   If you forget your key you can also
  forget about ever decrypting your form.  Nuff said.

  Everything will be encrypted in master forms  (just  text not attributes).
  Only the unprotected text is encrypted in completed forms.
#191#

  Several of the EZ-Forms Executive commands support Extended ASCII  symbols
  not found on your keyboard.   This screen lists all  supported  characters
  and should make it easier for you to select them.

  Directions for use:

  Use  the numeric keypad cursor keys to position the box over  the  desired
  character and press enter.

  You  can  also  move  the box  to  a desired  character  by  pressing  the
  corresponding keyboard key.

  If you got here by accident, press Escape to exit.

#192#

  The block attribute erase  command  erases/subtracts  the  attributes  you
  specify  at the prompt  from each of the characters in the  marked  block.
  This is a selective erase, not a clearing of all character attributes.  So
  if something is bold (B) and underline (U),  and you specify  underline at
  the prompt, then the character will become bold.

  Character meanings:
  
  U  Underline
  B  Bold (HP LaserJet printer type E with Soft Fonts - background shading)
  1  User defined function 1.   \
  2  User defined function 2.    \  Use the Alt+I command to see
  3  User defined function 3.    /  the installed names for these.
  4  User defined function 4.   /
  F  Font select for HP LaserJet using printer type E and EZX Soft Fonts
  P  Pick a character from all possible characters.
  ~  Remove any field markers in the marked block.

  The bottom line of the editor screen  shows the  character  attributes  as
  you move the cursor over a character.
#193#

  The block attribute add command  adds the  attributes you specify  at  the
  prompt to each of the characters  in the marked block.   This  is  an  add
  function, NOT a replace function. If something is already bold (B) and you
  specify underline (U), then it will become bold and underline.

  Character meanings:
  
  U  Underline
  B  Bold (HP LaserJet printer type E with Soft Fonts - background shading)
  1  User defined function 1.   \
  2  User defined function 2.    \  Use the Alt+I command to see
  3  User defined function 3.    /  the installed names for these.
  4  User defined function 4.   /
  F  Font select for HP LaserJet using printer type E and EZX Soft Fonts
  P  Pick a character from all possible characters.
  ~  Add field markers to blank locations in the marked block.

  The bottom line of the editor screen  shows the  character  attributes  as
  you move the cursor over a character.  Please note that the operations are
  performed in the order you enter them.  If you specify ~ then p, then your
  picked character will never show up in the form because ~s will  be  added
  first and there won't be any blank areas to insert your picked character.
#194#

  EZ-Forms Executive will download to your HP LaserJet+  or  compatible  the
  fonts that you attach to the characters in your form.  Fonts are specified
  on a  character  by  character  basis.   That means  you  could  have  ten
  characters in a row on any line, each character with a different font.

  The  font sizes  listed are the defaults provided with the  EZX Publishing
  HP LaserJet Soft Fonts support package.   Actual sizes may vary since  all
  of the fonts can be modified by the user.  This is accomplished by copying
  a different font  to the font name  EZ-Forms Executive  tries to load  for
  that font (the downloading to your printer is done at print time).

  Combinations of the user defined functions  (Alt1-4)  are used  to specify
  which font is attached to which character.   We have tried to make the use
  of these combinations as easy as possible.  Please note that  even  though
  you have to specify the font (0 thru 9)  with  up to  four  different user
  defined  functions,  the sum  of  the specific  user defined functions  is
  always the font number.

  The HP LaserJet supports up to 10 fonts at one time; we have provided full
  support for that maximum.  The HP LaserJet supports up to 32 print macros;
  we have supported 15 print macros thru the Greek characters.
#195#

  Refer to the On-line Manual from the main menu for additional  information
  on  HP LaserJet support.   The information is located under  the  Printing
  section of the On-line Manual. Font naming conventions, printing sequence,
  plus several other topics are covered.

#196#

  Erasing the font references from a block involves clearing  all  the  user
  defined functions from the marked block.

  Answer yes if you would like the font references erased/cleared. This will
  default the text back to font 0.

#197#
  The auto time command allows you to automatically add the time to  a  form
  as it is filled out.  Steps for use:

  1. Load a master form.
  2. Add a auto time field to the form (use Ctrl+T).
  3. Save the form.
  4. Fill out the form.

  Did you notice how the form "came up" with the current time?  This time is
  stored in your computer's clock.  Please ensure your computer "knows"  the
  correct time.

  The  format  for  auto time is taken from the default time format selected
  previously.  If  no default  is chosen we use:  hour hour:min min:sec sec.
  Our  default time format is commonly called  military time  (based on a 24
  hour clock).   The clock starts at midnight as  00:00:00, goes to 13:00:00
  at 1PM, and continues counting up until 23:59:59.   Add 12 to the  hour if
  it is after noon.

  Please ensure there is sufficient free characters between the start of the
  auto time field and the right edge of your form.   That will allow all the
  auto time field to be seen.
#198#

  EZ-Forms  allows you to set up one auto number field within a master form
  that will automatically increment each time the form is filled out.

  If you desire a starting number other than 1, simply type it in.  EZ-Forms
  will use the updated number as the starting point.  When the form is saved
  EZ-Forms will read the auto number location and update all its pointers to
  contain your new number.

  The  auto  number will  "roll over" from all 9s to 1 when you  exceed  the
  maximum number for the field.

  Any invalid character (non-numeric) will generate an error and  cause  the
  auto number to reset to 1.  Example:  auto number width is 5,  the  number
  00A01, contains an invalid character (A).

  Ensure the form containing the auto number field can be updated with a new
  number  when  you fill it out.  i.e.  Don't put a write protect  tab  on a
  diskette containing the auto number form, etc.
#199#

  This  command  allows  you to automatically add a date to a form when  you
  fill it out.

  Steps for use:
  
  1. Load a master form.
  2. Add an auto date field to the form (use Ctrl+D).
  3. Save the form.
  4. Fill out the form.

  Did you notice how the form  "came up"  with the current date?   The  date
  stored in your computer's clock provides this information.

  The  format  for  auto time is taken from the default date format selected
  previously.   If  no default  is chosen we use:  Month/Day/Year.  Example:
  12/30/87.

  Please ensure  that there is sufficient free between the start of the auto
  date field and the right edge of your form.  This will allow the auto date
  field to be seen.
#200#
  Help for Directory Screen: To edit a form use the up or down arrows on the
  numeric keypad to highlight a form name and then press enter.
     
  All  files in the directory listing are sorted.   EZ-Forms  Executive  can
  handle a directory containing up to 550 forms.  If you have more master or
  completed  forms  than that in a SINGLE directory then  please  break  the
  directory into smaller ones before running EZ-Forms Executive.
     
  EZ-Forms stores descriptions of forms, print attributes, etc. in the form.
  Because of this it takes longer to do a file directory.   A  basic rule of
  thumb for the time to read a form is 5 forms per second on floppy or 10 on
  hard disk.  This means a hard disk with 200 master forms should take about
  20 seconds to retrieve the directory. This delay is caused by the slowness
  of the drives and can be speeded up 3-5 times if you store the forms on  a
  RAM disk!   Directories are much faster if the default directory  contains
  the forms.   As your disk drive becomes fragmented  the  directories  will
  take longer.   See your local PC guru to find out how to de-fragment  your
  hard disk.   A disk cache of about 100k bytes will also greatly reduce the
  time  needed  to  do  a  directory  and  help overcome the  effects  of  a
  fragmented hard disk.   Please  ensure your Config.SYS contains sufficient
  buffers (30 or 40 -- see your DOS manual for details).   Too  few  buffers
  in your Config.SYS can cause the directory to take up to 10 times as long!
#201#

  EZ-Forms  Executive  allows you to  obtain  an  abbreviated  directory  by
  pressing any key during the time the additional form  information is being
  read.

  Directory information is obtained in the following order:

  1) All the form names are read along with their modification dates.
  2) The form names are sorted.
  3) The  forms  are  opened one at a time to  read  the  form  size,  print
     attributes, and description.   This is the slow part of  the  directory
     process.

  When  you  do  a directory the above three steps are done.  You  have  the
  option to interrupt the process during step 3.   All the forms  before the
  interruption  will  contain  full  information.    The  forms  after   the
  interruption occurred will contain spaces in the unread information areas.

  This  shortened method for reading the directory is provided  to  make  it
  easier for you to handle large groups of forms.
#202#
  Think about the organization of your hard disk.   If your  forms  normally
  fall into categories like personal, business, auto, etc. consider  setting
  up your hard disk to minimize the number of forms you have to work with at
  one time.  Example:

  c:\ezfx -- The main EZ-Forms Executive program (be sure to save a  config-
             uration file containing this as the default path).

  c:\ezfx\personal -- Your personal forms.  You simply specify this  is  the
                      default directory when prompted by EZ-Forms Executive.

  c:\ezfx\business -- Your business related forms.

  c:\ezfx\auto -- Your car related forms.

  This directory  allows  you to use  Tag,  Untag,  and  Space  bar  (Switch
  the tag status)  to work with more than one form at a time.   Printing  in
  particular takes advantage of the tag option.   Other  operations may also
  take advantage of tagged  forms.  When you tag or untag a form the  cursor
  will automatically advance to the next form allowing  easy  mass tags.   A
  "T" in the left column of the directory shows the form is  tagged.   Enter
  tags  the  highlighted form and begins operation on all the tagged  forms.
#203#

  Default  print  attributes  are stored  as  part  of  the  form.   Further
  information on the default Prt Attr displayed on the directory:
  
  D - Draft (use characters instead of graphics for very fast printing)
  C - Clear Forms Overlay (Use preprinted forms and overlay new info)
  M - Multiple copies specified
  6 - Six lines per inch (default of 66 lines per page)
  8 - Eight lines per inch (default of 88 lines per page)
  L - L is displayed if
      1) 6 lpi is selected and lines per page is anything other than 66
    or
      2) 8 lpi is selected and lines per page is anything other than 88
  S - Small text (compressed).  This allows 130 columns on normal paper or
      about 230/240 columns on wide paper in a wide carriage printer.
  V - Very dark graphics.  If you are using a bit image graphics printer and
      have a graphics driver installed then the form will print in double
      density graphics.
#204#
  Cursor key movements:

  Up Arrow - Move up one form.
  Down Arrow - Move down one form.

  PgUp - Move up one page of forms.
  PgDn - Move down one page of forms.

  Ctrl+Home - Move to the first form in directory.
  Ctrl+End - Move to the last form in directory.

  Use Enter to select the highlighted form and start operations using it.

  Use D to re-sort the directory using one of several fields.

  Use V to view the highlighted form. You will be able to use the arrow keys
  to walk around within the highlighted form.

  Use S to search a range of forms for a text string. Any form that contains
  the  searched for  data  will be  tagged  for  your future use.   This  is
  especially useful  when  used with the tag and  print mutiple forms option
  from main menu.
#205#

  EZ-Forms Executive will sort  the directory you are viewing based  on  the
  "field" you select.  It may be:

  1.  The name of the forms.
  2.  The number of lines in the forms.
  3.  The number of columns in the forms.
  4.  The date the forms were last modified.
  5.  The stored print attributes within the forms which specify the  number
      lines per inch,  number of copies, etc.   Please  note that  the  sort
      order  is for the attributes with the most periods on the left  to  be
      displayed at the top of the list.
  6.  The form descriptions.
  7.  You may also choose the direction of the sort.  Forwards or backwards.


  NOTE:  Do NOT delete forms and then use the sort option.   Once you delete
         a form, it's information is removed from the directory listing  and
         you  will  be sorting the  "Deleted"  message  instead of the  real
         information.   This  also applies when you press a key  during  the
         form directory to abbreviate the listing.
#206#

  The form you highlighted on the previous menu is displayed before you  for
  your review.   Use the cursor keys to move around within  the  form.   The
  cursor  keys  move the viewport  for the screen  in the direction  of  the
  arrows.  Press Escape when you finish.

  Cursor key movements and other options:

  N - View the next form.
  P - View the previous form.

  Up Arrow or PgUp - Move up one screen.
  Down Arrow or PgDn - Move down one screen.
  Left Arrow or Control Left Arrow - Move left one screen.
  Right Arrow or Control Right Arrow - Move right one screen.

  R - pRint the displayed form.
  D - Delete the displayed form.  Displayed file name in the directory will
      be changed to all -'s to show that the file has been deleted.
  T - Tag the displayed form.  U - Untag the displayed form.

  Escape - Exit the view mode and return to the directory display.
#208#

  This command allows you to search a group of forms for a text string.  The
  text string is converted to upper case (all caps) and compared against any
  text in the forms.   The text in the forms is also used as upper  case  to
  ensure text can be located reguardless of capitalization.

  The range of forms from the  first form to the last form are  searched  in
  order.   If any text in the form matches the search string,  the tag field
  on the form will be enabled.   You can then go back  and  view,  edit,  or
  print those forms that are tagged.

  Note:  If you would like to  print  any form  containing  a  certain  text
  string, use the print option off the main menu.   After you have  searched
  for a text string,  press enter  with one of the tagged forms highlighted.
  EZ-Forms  will now  give you the option of printing ALL the  tagged forms.

#210#

  Do you want to delete the form that you are now viewing?   Answer  yes  if
  you would like to delete the form.   The prompt will accept  Y for yes and
  N for no -- (Y/N).

  Once the form has been delete you will be returned to the  directory area.
  Since the form no longer exits,  the  directory entry  will be  marked  as
  deleted.   The next time you re-read the directory the form  will  not  be
  displayed.

  NOTE:  Once you delete a form it can't be brought back.   So be careful.
#212#

  EZ-Forms Executive  couldn't  locate any forms in the specified directory.
  Master forms have a .FRM extension; completed forms have a .FOF extension.
  Do you have any forms like these in the specified directory?

  The computer uses a "mask" for  directories.   The  mask  used  is  either
  "*.FRM" or "*.FOF".   EZ-Forms Executive  automatically adds this mask  to
  the directory for you.
#213#

  EZ-Forms Executive couldn't locate your form.   Are you sure  you  entered
  the correct directory to get to your form.   Computers are dumb,  you have
  to tell them everything.

  Try  using  the select form option on the main menu.   EZ-Forms  Executive
  will find all the forms in your specified directory and allow you to use a
  color bar to select the form.
#215#

  EZ-Forms  is asking you for a form name with an optional directory  so  it
  will know where to save your form.

  This  area allows you to specify the directory EZ-Forms Executive will use
  to save forms and the name for the form.  You can access forms anywhere on
  your system.

  Example: C:\EZFX
           ƾ;
             The working directory
            The working drive

  Form Name: YourForm.FRM
              The name you want to save it under
                           The extension (.FRM) can be either  .FRM  or .FOF
                           depending on  whether it is a master or completed
                           form.
    
  If  you  don't specify the extension EZ-Forms will add  it  for  you.  The
  ONLY allowable extensions are .FRM (master form) and .FOF (completed form)!
#216#

  Form  names consist of up to 8 characters with only some of  the  keyboard
  characters valid.  For example: a space isn't valid as part of a  filename
  and neither is a | character.

  If you would like to add a description to the form use  the  up  arrow  to
  move to the top line.  When finished editing press enter or down arrow.

  Refer to your Disk Operating System (DOS) manual for detailed  information
  on directories and file names.
#220#

  Your floppy or hard disk is used to store forms.   Many times,  forms will
  be  organized   into  groups  and  stored   in   specific   areas   called
  subdirectories.   The  computer  needs to  be given  a location  called  a
  directory, to find the forms.

  The  computer's  first  "guess" on where to find  the forms will  be  your
  current default subdirectory (unless you install a default directory under
  the installation section).  Most of the time this will be what you want.

  If in doubt, press enter!   The forms are probably located in the  current
  directory which is normally the default.

  A more technical description follows on the next help page.

#221#

  This  area allows you to specify the directory EZ-Forms Executive will use
  to access master forms.  You can access forms anywhere on your system.

  Example: C:\EZFX
              
           ƾ;
             The working directory
            The working drive

  Since ALL master forms have a .FRM extension, EZ-Forms Executive will  ask
  the  computer to tell it all the forms on drive  C:  in  the  subdirectory
  \EZFX.  The "mask" used to get the directory is C:\EZFX\*.FRM.   If  there
  are no forms in the directory you specified you may see the error  message
  that says "Could not find C:\EZFX\*.FRM".

  If you are not sure what you should use just press enter without  changing
  any of the information.   Chances  are that the default is what  you  want
  (that is why we made it the default).

  Refer to your Disk Operating System (DOS) manual for detailed  information
  on paths and file names.
#225#

  Your floppy or hard disk is used to store forms.   Many times,  forms will
  be  organized   into  groups  and  stored   in   specific   areas   called
  subdirectories.   The  computer  needs to  be given  a  roadmap  called  a
  directory, to find the forms.

  The  computer's  first  "guess" on where to find  the forms will  be  your
  current default subdirectory (unless you install a default directory under
  the installation section).  Most of the time this will be what you want.

  If in doubt, press enter!   The forms are probably located in the  current
  directory which is normally the default.

  A more technical description follows on the next help page.

#226#

  This  area allows you to specify the directory EZ-Forms Executive will use
  to access completed forms.  You can access forms anywhere on your system.

  Example: C:\EZFX
              
           ƾ;
             The working directory
            The working drive

  Since ALL completed forms have a .FOF extension,  EZ-Forms Executive  will
  ask the computer to tell it all the forms on drive C: in the  subdirectory
  \EZFX.  The "mask" used to get the directory is C:\EZFX\*.FOF.   If  there
  are no forms in the directory you specified you may see the error  message
  that says "Could not find C:\EZFX\*.FOF".

  If you are not sure what you should use just press enter without  changing
  any of the information.   Chances  are that the default is what  you  want
  (that is why we made it the default).

  Refer to your Disk Operating System (DOS) manual for detailed  information
  on paths and file names.
#228#

  EZ-Forms is looking for a new unique form name.  When  creating a form use
  a unique name to ensure  you  don't overwrite another of your master forms
  when you save it.

  This  area allows you to specify the directory EZ-Forms Executive will use
  to access master forms and the name for the form.   You can  access  forms
  anywhere on your system.

  Example: C:\EZFX
           ƾ;
             The working directory
            The working drive

  Form Name: NewForm.FRM
              The new master form you want to create
    
  If  you  don't specify the .FRM extension EZ-Forms will add  it  for  you.
  The ONLY allowable extension for a master form is .FRM!

  Refer to your Disk Operating System (DOS) manual for detailed  information
  on directories and file names.
#230#

  EZ-Forms  is  looking for a master form name with an  optional  directory.

  This  area allows you to specify the directory EZ-Forms Executive will use
  to access master forms and the name for the form.   You can  access  forms
  anywhere on your system.

  Example: C:\EZFX
           ƾ;
             The working directory
            The working drive

  Form Name: YourForm.FRM
              The master form you want to edit
    
  If  you  don't specify the .FRM extension EZ-Forms will add  it  for  you.
  The ONLY allowable extension for a master form is .FRM!

  Refer to your Disk Operating System (DOS) manual for detailed  information
  on directories and file names.
#235#

  EZ-Forms  is looking for a completed form name with an optional directory.

  This  area allows you to specify the directory EZ-Forms Executive will use
  to access completed forms and the name for the form.  You can access forms
  anywhere on your system.

  Example: C:\EZFX
           ƾ;
             The working directory
            The working drive

  Form Name: YourForm.FOF
              The completed form you want to edit
    
  If  you  don't specify the .FOF extension EZ-Forms will add  it  for  you.
  The ONLY allowable extension for a completed form is .FOF!

  Refer to your Disk Operating System (DOS) manual for detailed  information
  on directories and file names.
#240#

  Do you want to save this form?  If so, answer yes otherwise answer no.

  EZ-Forms Executive  will retain the current form in memory for  a  limited
  time.  You will be able to resume editing if you accidentally say no.  The
  pulldown for this editing operation will be extended one deeper  to  allow
  this temporary option.   The ability to resume editing will  remain  until
  you use  another main menu command that forces EZ-Forms to overwrite  some
  of the in-memory form information.
#300#
  Your options are:

   U  Select a printer by pressing  U  and going thru the use  a  predefined
      printer.  This must be done before you can customize a printer driver.

   M  Modify a predefined printer type.   This allows you to  customize  the
      printer driver  for things like initialization  string,  user  defined
      functions, etc.   First choose a basic printer type with the U option.

   C  Change  the  printer and user defined  function  names.   This  option
      allows you to alter the default names displayed for these.

   S  Show the installed printer defaults. This screen will display a number
      on the left side to number each string.   These numbers correspond  to
      the numbers on the "Modify predefined printer type" section.

   L  Select the printer port.  EZ-Forms Executive supports parallel printer
      ports (LPT1-LPT4).   If using a serial printer, route it to a parallel
      port using a mode command.  See your DOS reference manual for details.

  EZ-Forms Executive will support almost any printer on the market.  If your
  printer isn't listed,  first  choose a default printer and then modify it.
#301#
  EZ-Forms Executive provides two basic categories of support for printers:
   
  1) Text  drivers  for those  printers  that  support  the  Extended  ASCII
     character set and a translated draft mode for  generic printers.   This
     driver will support:

     IBM Graphics printer compatible codes (ASCII codes above 127 like   
     etc).  EZ-Forms Executive sends  the same character graphics symbols as
     you see on the screen to the printer.   NO  bit-image  graphics  escape
     sequences are used.  Use of other escape sequences is optional.
     - Works with Epson FX-85 in the IBM mode and many laser printers.
   
     HP LaserJet MUST use font cartridge Y, HPGraph,  or  our  optional soft
     fonts support disk.   EZX Publishing soft fonts require printer type E.
     - Supports printing of forms in 4 sizes with cartridge Y or soft fonts.
     - Soft fonts disk also supports landscape/sideways fonts.  Type E only!
     - HPGraph provides a static 10 cpi, 66 lpi font with  graphics symbols.

     Plain dot matrix/daisywheel.   Only  standard  ASCII  (like 1, 2, Z, -,
     etc.) are sent to this printer.   No  control  codes.    ALL  character
     graphics symbols are translated to a standard symbol like -, |,  and +.
     This type should work with ANY printer.
#302#

     IBM Quietwriter Model 2 (user provided info - see if it works for you).
     - Use IBM Graphics Printer type with NO Escape sequences.
     - Regular forms (up to 8" wide), ALL dip switches must be OFF/DOWN.
     - Wide forms (over 8" wide), ONLY dip switch 3 is ON/UP.

  2) Bit-image graphics driver for fully Epson compatibles.

  - Able to take  FULL  advantage of  all  print  capabilities  in  EZ-Forms
    Executive.  This includes solid vertical and horizontal lines in 4 sizes
    and 2 graphics densities. 
  - Printers in this category are: 
     (1) Epson RX-80, MX-80, FX-80, FX-85, MX100, FX100, FX185, LQ1500, etc. 
     (2) Panasonic 1080, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1592, and 1595 
     (3) IBM Proprinter
     (4) Star Gemini-10X and Radix-10
     (5) Plus many others 
   
  Others:  - Capability varies with other printer types.
           - Most of them do not support solid graphic lines.
#303#

  Notes:

  1. The HP LaserJet using Font Cartridge Y will handle only about 80  lines
     on a page when using 8 lines per the inch.   Six lines per  inch  comes
     out  perfect.   Using the same method as described in  note  1,  choose
     80 lines per the page.

  2. To save the print attributes you must use the install option (I) on the
     print menu AND then save the form to disk.   If  you fail to save  your
     form after editing it, then all new print attributes will be lost!

  3. Some printers using the text driver may substitute single  line graphic
     characters for the double line version (example:  verses ).

#305#

  These codes are broken into five basic groups.

  1. Codes 1-8: Printer initialization/exit,  form initialization/exit,  and
                and the 6 lines per inch (6 lpi) and 10 characters per  inch
                (10 cpi) codes.   The drawing below shows you how  they  are
                used.

                 Printer Initialization
                  Form Initialization
                   Print one line
                      -- Send text quality codes to printer (see 19 & 20)
                      -- If 6 lpi use 6 lpi codes else use 8 lpi codes
                      -- If 10 cpi use 10 cpi codes else use 17 cpi codes
                   End printing line and loop back to print another line
                  Form Exit
                 Printer Exit

  2. Codes 9-16: User defined character attributes.   These codes  are  used
                 for editor Alt 1-4 functions that can attach to characters.

  3. Codes 19-20: Selects either high quality or draft quality text.
#306#
  4. Codes 21-68: Character graphics symbols. If you are using a text driver
                  this  string  will be sent to the  printer  to  print  the
                  the character shown.  On some printers you  can  get  them
                  to print character graphics symbols but they aren't in the
                  same order as the IBM Extended ASCII Symbols.  These codes
                  allow you to translate the order to  match  your  printer.
                  Also you can install an escape  sequence  for each one  of
                  these symbols to get your printer into graphics,  draw the
                  character,   then  return  to  normal  text  mode.   These
                  translate strings offer you a means  to  really  customize
                  EZ-Forms Executive. These codes do not affect the graphics
                  drivers.   In the bit-image graphics drivers,  a  graphics
                  escape sequence  is  used to draw the entire line  at  one
                  time instead of using these translate strings.

  5. Codes 69-98: Greek characters.   These  are  user defined  commands  to
                  direct the printer to do something.  They are defaulted to
                  spaces to maintain correct form spacing.   Add any printer
                  commands you want for these special characters.  The first
                  time EZ-Forms encounters the symbol in a form it will send
                  the on sequence.   The second time it will  send  the  off
                  sequence (they toggle states each time used).
#307#

  EZ-Forms Executive allows you to customize the "translate strings" it uses
  to work with your printer.  These printer command strings consist of up to
  18  (24 decimal)  characters  to  be  sent  to the printer plus  a  length
  character you use to tell EZ-Forms how many of the characters to send.

  All codes are displayed in hex (base 16).   If you are changing  codes  in
  this area you probably are already used to working in hex.   If not,  then
  most computer books provide a quick tutorial on working with hex  and  may
  even  provide a conversion table between decimal and hex.   We  include  a
  form for this (HEX-DEC.FRM).

  Please  be careful when modifying these codes.   You  can  easily  install
  codes that have your printer doing all sorts of strange things. Nuff said.

#310#

  This  menu gives you complete control over the way you print  a  form.  It
  also  places a lot  of  responsibility  on you to know  how  your  printer
  works.  In particular you need to know how wide the form is and whether it
  will  fit  on  the width of paper in  your  printer.   Most  Epson  series
  printers can only print 80 characters per line normally or  132 characters
  per line using compressed print. This is the type of information you  will
  need to refer to your printer manual for or see a PC Guru in your area.

  Warnings:
  
  Epson series printers can't print both compressed  and  bold at  the  same
  time.   Because  of this conflict, EZ-Forms disables bold when printing  a
  compressed form.

#311#
  EZ-Forms Executive allows you to easily generate form templates to be used
  with your pre-printed forms.  To do this:

  1.  Answer yes to generate the overlay grid.  Is this form the right size?
  2.  Insert your pre-printed form into your printer.
  3.  Call up the print menu (Ctrl+P) and use the A (alignment dot) to print
      a dot in the corner of your form. Move your form around in the printer
      until  the alignment dot  prints  EXACTLY  on a known reference point.
      You may have to turn off the printer and move the printer head to  see
      the alignment dot.   Turn the printer back on before trying to  print.
  4.  Print the  CFO  grid.  It will overlay a numbered grid over your form.
  5.  Take note of the areas to be filled in on your pre-printed form and
      the  line and column numbers from the CFO grid that overlay them.   At
      this point you have two options:

      a.  Try to design a for that looks like your pre-printed form with the
          blank areas in the correct spots.
      b.  Forget  about  appearance  and use the generated grid with  erased
          areas in the correct areas for data entry.

  The next screen  briefly  describes CFO  and  gives tips on how to  better
  adjust the line and column spacing for CFO.
#312#

  Using  preprinted forms  with  EZ-Forms Executive  is  easy.   To use this
  feature you first create a master form to act as the template.   Make sure
  that all the  "fields"  match or align with those on your preprinted form.
  Fill out the master form.  When  you go to print, select C for clear forms
  overlay.   This will ensure only the unprotected area  (the text you  just
  typed in)  will  be printed.   The  master form outline  is  protected  in
  completed forms, so it doesn't print! Use the Add CFO Grid command (Alt+Y)
  for a template.

  Tips for CFO:

  1.  Use the 6 lpi/8 lpi option along with the normal/small text options to
      adjust the vertical and horizontal spacing to match your  field areas.
  2.  Be sure to use the tildies (~s) to add fields for easier  filling out.
      This will allow you to tab between areas to be filled out.
  3.  Make sure your form is sized large enough to generate a grid to  cover
      your  entire preprinted form.   Use F2 to resize your  form  prior  to
      generating the CFO grid.
#313#

  Usage for all printer drivers except for the HP LaserJet type E.

  Greek characters  are  user defined  commands  to direct the printer to do
  something.  They are defaulted to spaces to maintain correct form spacing.
  Add any printer commands you want for these special characters.  The first
  time  EZ-Forms  encounters  the  symbol  in a  form  it  will send  the on
  sequence.   The second time  it will  send the off sequence  (they  toggle
  states each time used).

#314#

  Usage for HP LaserJet with printer type E installed.

  The Greek characters are used to select print macros which  are predefined
  sequences of commands  for your printer that can be triggered by sending a
  simple  escape  sequence  (see your HP LaserJet technical reference manual
  for  more  info).   These are used for  printing  things  like  logos  for
  letterhead and  printing someone's signature.   Unlike  soft  fonts, print
  macros have to be completely designed and defined with a macro ID  (01-15)
  prior to you being able to reference them within a form.

  Print macros  are  selected  within  a  form  thru  the use  of the  Greek
  characters.  The first Greek character triggers print macro 01, the second
  Greek character print macro 02, etc. Use the Alt+Z command to access them.

#315#
  High level problem description:

  EZ-Forms Executive has sensed an error  while trying  to  initialize  your
  printer.   The perceived error  may or may not be real.  The  most  common
  problem here is that someone forgot to turn on their printer.   The second
  most  common problem is that the printer is off-line.   If you are  fairly
  sure that everything is all right with your printer,  then  tell  EZ-Forms
  Executive to NOT abandon printing and to try printing anyways.   If  there
  really  is an error/problem in your system then your system may  lock  up!

  Technical problem description:

  Interupt 24 (Abort, Retry, Ignore)  checking has  been  vectored thru  the
  EZ-Forms Executive code disabling that message.  The result of an interupt
  call indicates  that there is a serious printer problem  in  your  system.
  You will no longer have the option to abort thru the  Int 24 handler.   If
  you choose to  proceed  with  printing,  ALL  further  error messages will
  be disabled. This will cause one of three things to happen. One - if there
  is no  problem,  then printing will work as normal.  Two - you may be able
  to "print thru" the error with EZ-Forms Executive continually ignoring the
  errors  (nothing to the printer).   Three - your system locks up  forever,
  there really is a serious problem!
#317#

  Did you press one of the keyboard keys?   That is the signal  to  EZ-Forms
  Executive that you would like to abandon printing.

  If you pressed a key by accident and would like to continue printing,  tell
  EZ-Forms  Executive,  N  for  no,  you  don't  want  to  abandon  printing.
  Otherwise, press Y for yes and abandon printing.

#320#
  The "Status" on the left reflects the selected options for printing. These
  options can be changed by pressing the key shown  under  "Select" heading.
   
  Some combinations of the options are not valid.   That is why some of  the
  selected  options  under  "Status" switch their condition.   For  example,
  when you press 8 for  8 lines per vertical inch  -  the 6 will be  deleted
  from  the  "Status" area.   You can't have both  6  and  8 lines per  inch
  selected at the same time.
   
  Many printers do not support the full range of options shown.   A  summary 
  of printer capability is shown below.

  Plain dot matrix - Only D, C, M, L, and P. 
  Epson compatible and HP ThinkJet - ALL options are supported.
  HP LaserJet - D, C, 6, 8, and L.  Printer type E  only supports a  special
               set of commands allowing multiple soft fonts and print macros.
  IBM Graphics - ALL options are supported.
  Epson LQ1500 24 pin printer - ALL options  are  supported.   This  printer
                                also supports both high  quality  and  draft
                                quality  text  thru the  draft  option  when
                                printing.  The default is high quality text.
                                Not all 24 pin printers support double tall.
#321#
  To  change  the  default  printer  type use the  installation  portion  of
  EZ-Forms  Executive  located off the  main menu.   Don't  forget  to  tell 
  EZ-Forms Executive to retain the new printer type.
   
  Notes: 

  1. Some options are not compatible with others.   For example  --  if  you
     choose D for draft, then you CAN'T also have high  quality  dark  lines
     and vice versa!  The draft option also selects the text quality mode.
  2. Using preprinted forms.  EZ-Forms Executive has a clear  forms  overlay
     selection on the "Print Options" menu allows  you  to  easily  use many
     of the preprinted forms.  To use this feature you first create a master
     form to act as the template.   Make sure that all  the  "fields"  match
     or align with those on your preprinted form.  Fill out the master form.
     When  you go to print,  select C for clear forms  overlay.   This  will
     ensure only the unprotected area (the text you just typed in)  will  be
     printed.   The master form outline is protected in completed forms,  so
     it doesn't print!  See the form CFO-GRID.FRM for a template.
  3. For the installed print options to be stored in the form you must first
     call the form up in the editor,  choose  the desired options  from  the
     print menu, press I  to install the options in the form header and most
     important SAVE the form to disk.
#325#

  Orientation ONLY applies to HP LaserJet with printer type E installed!

  EZ-Forms Executive  allows  you  to  print  your  form  in  the  landscape
  (sideways)  orientation  if you are  using an  HP LaserJet  with  our font
  support disk.   EZ-Forms will download the landscape fonts  (they  have  a
  .sfl extension) and use them for printing.  Please ensure the landscape
  fonts are in your default directory.

  You  must also have a landscape version of your print macros.   The  print
  macros have a l or p as the last letter of the  macro name  to denote  the
  orientation they were drawn in and when EZ-Forms should use them.

  Examples: macro01p.hpm and macro01l.hpm

#330#

  You  are being asked to input in HEX the byte you would like to  enter  at
  this location.   Don't forget the length byte has to contain the number of
  characters you want to send to the printer.  The length byte doesn't count
  against the total so the maximum is 18 (24 in decimal).

  These codes are sent to the printer during printing.

#340#

  This  option  refers  to the actual number of lines on the paper  in  your
  printer.   Normally  a 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper using 6  lines  per
  contains 66 lines (6x11=66) or 88 lines  using 8 lines per inch (8x11=88).

  EZ-Forms  will  print blank lines at the end of your form to  advance  the
  paper to the top of the next page.  Examples:

  Form length       L setting        Additional line feeds
                 
      64               66                     2
      80               80                     0

  Formula for additional line feeds (ALF)    ALF = Form length - L setting.
  If ALF is 0 or negative, no additional line feeds will be printed.

  A few printers may require "tweeking" of these numbers to compensate for
  nonstandard paper or unusual print size.

  The  default  minimum lines per page setting is the length of  your  form.
  The maximum is  set to the maximum lines supported by EZ-Forms  (132 lines
  or 2 full pages at 66 lines per page).
#345#

  EZ-Forms  allows  you  to print more than one copy at a time.   Enter  the
  number of copies desired at the prompt.

  Please ensure you have the "lines per page"  option  set  for  the correct
  value to advance your printer after printing a form to the top of the next
  page.  The default value will work for most printers.  A few printers  may
  require the  number of lines under "lines per page" option to be modified.

  You may abandon the printing of multiple copies just like a  single  copy.
  By pressing a key on your keyboard you can signal to EZ-Forms to give  you
  this option.  If selected, all further copies will be abandoned.
#350#

  Only  the  editor  has access to the routines necessary to  save  a  form.
  Please  call  up  a form for modification before trying to  customize  the
  default print attributes.

  The  directory  gives you a summary of what print defaults are  stored  in
  each form.  Help behind the directory screen describes in detail what each
  character in the print attribute summary means.

  Steps to save a custom print configuration:
  
  1. Call up a form for modification.
  2. Press Ctrl+P to print the form.
  3. Customize the print attributes.
  4. Press I to install the defaults into the form header.
  5. Press Escape to return to the editor.
  6. SAVE THE FORM!
#352#

  EZ-Forms Executive  supports printing multiple forms in a batch mode.   In
  the previous menu, you tagged a group of forms to be printed at one  time.
  Each of those forms will be loaded and then printed in the order they were
  displayed in the directory.

  During printing  the default print attributes  stored in each form will be
  used.  This includes the number of copies, whether to compress the printed
  form, etc.

  You can't override any of the stored print default attributes.  If you need
  to override the stored print defaults, then print one form at a time.   You
  will be  given  the option  to override  any  of the stored  default  print
  attributes.

#355#

  Want to merge your database with a EZ-Forms form and print multiple  forms
  with  one  record per form?   If so this is the area  for  you,  otherwise
  press Escape to abandon this operation.

  Most good database packages can produce an ASCII text file with one  field
  per line.  That is why EZ-Forms adopted this method.   It  should  be  the
  lowest common denominator for database usage.

  What  is  ASCII?   The  American Standard Code for Information Interchange
  (ASCII) defines codes for information exchange between equipment  produced
  by different manufacturers.  EZ-Forms supports an extended ASCII character
  set that also allows the character graphics symbols you see in the  forms.
  You can freely use any symbol seen in the editor in your ASCII database.
#360#

  You  must  fill  out a master form with a unique field  identifier  before
  using database merge.   A ^ was chosen for this.   Simply place a ^ in the
  completed form for each field.

  Before  printing,  EZ-Forms will scan your completed form  to  locate  all
  the fields (^s).   The form will be cleared and the first record  will  be
  read in and printed.   Between records the form will be cleared to  ensure
  none of the data is left over from the previous record.

  EZ-Forms  will  read in each field into the form at the  designated  area.
  Since  we  are working with a completed form,  you will not be allowed  to
  overwrite any protected text.
#365#

  Want to print out multiple sequentially numbered forms?   If the answer is
  yes then read on otherwise press Escape to abandon this operation.

  Pick a master form, any master form will do.   Use  the Ctrl+N command  to
  add an auto number field that will increase by one each time you  fill  it
  out.   If  you  want to start at any particular  number  then  revise  the
  default  number of 1.   Update the default print attributes  as  required.
  Save the form.

  This option will allow you to print sequentially numbered copies  of  your
  master form using the default print attributes embedded in the form.   The
  auto number field in the master form will increase by one each  pass  thru
  the increment print cycle.
#370#

  EZ-Forms allows you to customize the name of the printer and user  defined
  print functions/attributes.   When you chose a basic printer  type  (under
  Use Printer),  EZ-Forms  installs a generic set of text  labels.   As  you
  customize the printer driver you should modify these names to document the
  changes.  Example: If you customize user function 4 to switch your printer
  into double high then install the  user function 4  name  to  say  "Double
  High Character".

  The  names  you install can be called up for review while you are  in  the
  editor.   Call up any form and press Alt+I for information.   You will  be
  able to see what the user defined functions will do from their names.

  Use the modify printer driver option to modify the command codes  sent  to
  your printer when a user defined function is attached to a character.
#375#

  This  very  confusing  screen  shows you the codes contained  in  the  user
  configurable printer command strings.   These strings control many  of  the
  operations during printing.  See the modify option on the printer selection
  menu for a breakdown of what each command string does.

  The format for the information is:

  Location       1                         2          3-26
  What it is     [Command string number]   [length]   [printer commands]
  Number base     (in decimal)              (in hex)   (in hex)

  The first byte of the command tells EZ-Forms how many of the possible  24
  bytes to send to the printer.

  Hex (base 16) was chosen for the commands to reduce the display space  and
  to allow more commands per string  (example: 255 is hex FF).   If you have
  trouble with hex don't despair.  We have included a form containing a  hex
  to decimal conversion table.
#400#

  This installation area allows you to define:

  1) The default master form directory. This is where EZ-Forms will look for
     your master forms (the ones ending with a .FRM extension).

  2) The default completed form directory.  This is where EZ-Forms will look
     for your completed forms (the ones ending with a .FOF extension).
     
  Note: When you fill out a form it will be read from the master  form  area
        and saved to the completed form area.  Example:

        Master form directory:    C:\EZFX
        Completed form directory: A:\

        If we fill out C:\EZFX\YourForm.FRM  the name  will be converted  to
        A:\YourForm.FOF and be saved on drive A.   This is ONLY the default.
        You  can  override the default form name and directory at save time.
        The .FRM or .FOF extension cannot be changed!
#401#

  3. The  default directory  for  accessing  the  on-line manual and context
     sensitive help.  Make sure you include the index file (EZFX_HM.INX) and
     help/manual file (EZFX_HM.TXT) in the specified directory.

  4. Default  message  level.  This is used in the editor to  determine  the
     extent of interference EZ-Forms presents to the user trying to  execute
     a  command  (or help if you would prefer to look at it from that side).
     A  message level of 4 will ensure all messages  are  displayed.   Level
     0  should  be  reserved for the expert user since this  will  take  the
     safety (Are you sure (Y/N)?) off several potentially dangerous commands.

  5. Sound/beep on errors.  Some people find programs that beep on errors to
     be annoying (me for one).  This option will allow you  to  disable  ALL
     warning beeps in EZ-Forms.

  6. Auto recalc for math.  Select Yes for auto recalc if you would like the
     math updated within your form prior to saving, printing, etc.  Enabling
     this  option  will help ensure the math results displayed  within  your
     form are accurate.
#405#

  EZ-Forms Executive allows you to specify how the form directories will  be
  sorted.  You can specify both the field to sort on and the direction.  The
  installation section you are using allows you to specify these options.

  When EZ-Forms Executive first comes up it will use these installed options
  as the  directory sort options.   Any change you make to the  sort options
  while viewing the directory  will be retained during the use  of  EZ-Forms
  Executive.   If you want the options to be permanent  then  they  must  be
  installed and saved using the installation section of  EZ-Forms Executive.

#410#

  EZ-Forms Executive allows the default form paths, program colors,  etc. to
  be saved in a configuration file.   If no configuration file is  specified
  on the command line (ex. C:>EZFX /c=MyConfg.CNF) when you call up EZ-Forms
  then EZ-Forms will use the default name of EZ-Forms.CNF.

  You are being asked for the name of the configuration file to  load.   You
  may have several configuration files saved under different names.

  Examples:  Epson.CNF (for Epson printers),  BW.CNF  (for black  and  white
  composite monitors attached to a composite color card), etc.

  Please make sure that the configuration file you are  asking  EZ-Forms  to
  use is really an EZ-Forms configuration file!   Any  invalid configuration
  file will be ignored.   This includes  configuration files  from  previous
  versions of EZ-Forms.

  Remember you can always press ESC if you got into this area by accident.
#411#
  EZ-Forms Executive allows the default form paths, program colors,  etc  to
  be saved in a configuration file.   If no configuration file is  specified
  on the command line (ex. C:>EZFX /c=MyConfg.CNF) when you call up EZ-Forms
  then EZ-Forms will use the default name of EZFX.CNF.

  You are being asked for the name of the configuration file to save all the
  program defaults to.  You may have several configuration files saved under
  different names.

  Examples:  Epson.CNF (for Epson printers),  BW.CNF  (for black  and  white
  composite monitors attached to a composite color card), etc.

  Please  remember  you can always press ESC  if you got into this  area  by
  accident.
#450#

  EZ-Forms Executive  will move  the text  in the marked block to  the  left
  side, to the right side, or center it within the block.  If you would like
  an entire section of text centered, mark the block first then call up  the
  justify text command.   When  a multi-line block is marked,  you  will  be
  asked whether you would like to justify all the lines in the block.

  See the quick field justification command Alt+Q for additional  capability
  in completed forms.

#460#

  EZ-Forms Executive supports fields in completed forms.  Many times you may
  want to be able to easily justify text left, right, or center  within  the
  field.  This command allows you to do that.

  If you are working with  numbers a lot,  you may  find the  right  justify
  command very useful.  To make it even more useful, use the keyboard macros
  to reduce the number of keystrokes for right justification.  Use the Alt+=
  command to record the quick right justify command sequence.   Then  attach
  it to shift function key one.   From then on  you can  press  Shift+F1  to
  right justify a field.  Don't forget to save your keyboard macros!

#500#

  To  access  wordwrap  press Alt+W.   The  first  time  Alt+W  will  enable
  wordwrap.   The second time,  Alt+W will exit wordwrap  (you can also  use
  Escape).
   
  While you are in wordwrap you will be able to type ONLY in the blocked off
  area.  You can use the keypad cursor keys to move around along with Enter, 
  PgUp, PgDn, Home, End, Ctrl left arrow,  and Ctrl right arrow.   For  text
  editing you have Delete, Backspace, and Insert.
  
  Commands:

  Keypad arrows -- movement.                    Home -- First character.
  Bksp and Del -- character editing.            End -- Last character + 1.
  Ins -- toggle insert status.                  Ctrl+PgUp -- Top of form.
  Ctrl+Y -- delete line.                        Ctrl+PgDn -- Bottom of form.
  Ctrl+Enter -- insert line.                    Ctrl+Home -- Upper left.
  Alt+M -- add static marker to blank line.     Ctrl+End -- Lower left.

  End will place the cursor after the last character on the line.   If  the
  line contains a character at the end, EZ-Forms will go into a end of line
  hold where the cursor "hangs" at the end but is waiting for your command.
#501#
  NOTES:
  Delete and backspace wrap everything below and to the right of the  cursor
  up.   It works in the background after you hit one of these keys,  working
  until it reformats the entire block OR you hit another key. This may cause
  some words or colors to appear left in intermediate states.   Don't worry,
  loose ends will be cleaned up when you delete again or unmark the block.
   
  Insert  will insert on the current line and the one below it  until  there
  isn't any more space.  Then it will try to move the text down one line  --
  it's a good idea to leave a couple of blank lines at the end of each block.
  If your block is full of text then insert can't insert any more text!

  Static markers () are added to the first column of blank lines  when  you
  first call up wordwrap and erased on exit.   These markers direct EZ-Forms
  to not wordwrap on those lines.  They serve to break your text into marked
  paragraphs.  EZ-Forms will delete the markers at the end of a marked block
  and use that area if you are inserting new lines of text.

  Use Alt+M to enter static markers ().   This  command  will only add  the
  markers if the line is completely  blank.   Tides  (~)  are removed  since
  they  are  treated  as blanks normally and would only confuse  what  is  a
  paragraph and what is not.
#600#
  Macros  allow  you  to  record a keystroke sequence  for  later  playback.
  EZ-Forms Executive maintains a general buffer to record  your  keystrokes.
  Once you have recorded a keystroke sequence  you  can  write it to a  disk
  file for later playback.  Over 100 macro keys are supported.   The shifted
  function keys 1 thru 10 are  supported directly  (just press one of them).
  The other macros are available by  pressing control O then the second key.
  Be sure to take advantage of the  descriptive text label  for  your  macro
  when you write it to disk.

  Use Ctrl+Q to flush the keyboard buffer if your macro gets out of control.

  Macros  can  contain virtually any keystroke that you can enter  from  the
  keyboard.  Here are some suggestions to make using macros easier.

  1.  If  you  start a macro from the main menu use the numeric keypad  home
      key to reset the menu to a known starting position.
  2.  When using  editor commands in your  macro try to start from  a  known
      position.  Examples:
        a.  Use Ctrl+Home to move the cursor to the upper left corner of the
            form for a starting position.
        b.  When using Alt+G in a macro set the default palette first before
            drawing anything.
#601#

  3.  Be aware of the keystroke limit.  As you enter each keystroke you will
      see  a  small  box in  the center  of your  screen  that  shows  which
      keystroke you are entering and the maximum allowable keystrokes.

  Once  you  have created a set  of macros,  write them to disk.   You  have
  complete freedom to give it any name you desire.   This allows you to have
  multiple sets of macros defined.   EZ-Forms Executive  will  automatically
  load the macro EZFX.MAC if it exists on  the  default drive and  directory
  when you first bring up the program.   You  will probably want  your  most
  useful set of macros as the default.   When you run EZ-Forms Executive use
  EZFX /m=macrofile to specify a name other than EZFX.MAC for the macros.

  You can execute the  keyboard macros  at  any point.   However, the  macro
  attached to  Shift+F10 will automatically execute  when you  get past  the
  opening screen(s) as you first bring up EZ-Forms Executive.

  Hint:  Macros emulate you at the keyboard.   As you record a macro try  to
         start  at a known position and enter  the  keystrokes just  as  you
         would like the macro to be played back. Don't try to design a macro
         in one area of the program and play it back in another area. It may
         work but the macro will be harder to visualize and enter.
#610#

  EZ-Forms Executive allows the default  macro file name  to be changed from
  within the program.  Normally the name EZFX.MAC is used.  To tell EZ-Forms
  Executive to  default to another macro file  at  load time use the command
  line:  EZFX /m=MyMacros.MAC

  You are being asked for the name of the macro file to load.   You may have
  several macro files saved under different names.

  Please make sure that the  macro file  you  are asking  EZ-Forms to use is
  really an EZ-Forms macro file!

  Remember you can always press ESC if you got into this area by accident.
#620#

  Sorting large macro files may take a while.  We have went to great lengths
  to  minimize to requirement for  additional disk space  during the sorting
  process.  The macro file can be over 200K in size.   Creating and managing
  backup files would require a lot of extra program code and disk space.  We
  have opted  for a  disk based sort  that  sorts  the  macro  file  without
  creating a backup.   If you would like an unsorted backup,  copy the macro
  file to another name prior to sorting it.

  The sorting may take a while for a large macro file.  Please be patient.
#630#

  Each of the over 100 macros can have a descriptive text label added.  This
  description serves as a reminder of its function.   As you create  macros,
  use a  long description  of the  macro's function.    You  will  find  the
  description extremely important both to yourself and to  other people  who
  also use the macros you create.

  The macro file is built as you define the macros.   This ensures the macro
  file is  small as possible  but the macros may be out of order.   Use  the
  change macro order option to  sort the macros  back into  key order.   The
  maximum file size  with  all macros defined is  over 200K (102 macros with
  each having 1000 keystrokes of two bytes each - 102*1000*2 plus overhead).

  We have defined S+F10 to be the "Autostart" keyboard macro  since  it will
  be automatically executed  when you run EZ-Forms Executive.   Please  note
  that it doesn't start execution until you get past  the opening screen(s).

#660#

  EZ-Forms Executive  allows you to  write the defined  macros to  disk  for
  later  use.   If you  would like  for  your  macros  to  be  automatically
  loaded then use the default name EZFX.MAC.

  EZ-Forms Executive is asking you for  two pieces of information  before it
  saves your macro to disk.  The first is which key would you like to use to
  call up the macro at a future time.   The  second piece  of information is
  the  textual label or comment  that will be  shown when you ask to see all
  the recorded macros.  This piece of information is optional but its use is
  strongly recommended if you are to figure out  what the macro  is supposed
  to do at a future time.

  Use the up arrow key to move from the description back up to the keystroke
  definition  if you have changed your mind about  which key to  attach  the
  macro to or pressed the wrong key.

  You may have multiple sets of macro commands defined.  Save each set under
  a different file name and use the  load macro command to read it from disk
  or specify a  different macro file  when you  call up  EZ-Forms Executive.
  Example:  EZFX /m=MyMacros.MAC
#670#

  A file error occured while trying to save your macro to a disk file.   The
  macro file grows as you add new macros to it.  If you redefine an existing
  macro, the space within the macro file is reused.

  When a file error occurs, it is typically due to one of the following:

  1.  You are out of hard disk space.
  2.  You specified an invalid filename or path for the macro file.
  3.  There is a bad area on your hard disk that can't be written to.

  Please ensure that you have used a valid name for the macro file.

#1000#

 EZ-Forms Executive ran out of memory while trying to perform the  requested
 operation.  Generally this will only happen if you have limited free system
 memory (RAM)  and try to perform an operation on a large section of a  very
 large form (can require up to 64K RAM for maximum form size).

 The notepad and block copy/move commands will ask your computer for  memory
 to perform the requested operation only when you use the command.  That way
 the drain on your system resources is kept to a minimum.    However, if you
 have limited free memory you may see this message.

 Possible corrective measures:

 1.  Limit the number of memory resident programs you load.
 2.  Upgrade your system RAM if you have less than 640K.
 3.  If you have anything stored in the notepad and run out of memory during
     the block copy operation - delete the notepad contents first.

#20050#

  Quick startup info:

  EZ-Forms Executive is a form-generating program which lets you, the  user,
  generate (Create)  master forms  tailored to your unique  needs.  Once you
  create the forms you can fill them out using the Fillout mode,  where  all
  the text from your master form is completely protected.  The form can then
  be printed with all lines and information from the master form or you  can
  use a preprinted form  (on the print menu use C - Clear forms overlay) and
  only print the information you entered in the Fillout mode.

  Before you can get solid lines on the printout you must install  a  driver
  for  your specific printer type.   To do this, go to the Install  pulldown
  and press P for Printer.   Then press U for use a predefined printer type.
  Select your printer type  from the menu and press the number or letter  to
  the left of it.   Return to the opening menu and press R to retain the new
  printer  definition.   You can now print any of the  included  forms using
  either the  main menu Print option or from within the editor  (the form is
  displayed in front of you) by pressing Ctrl+P for print.

  Refer to other sections of the On-Line Manual for additional  information.
  F1  is available to call up help  while you are using  EZ-Forms Executive.
#20051#
                       Ŀ
                        Commonly Asked Questions 
                       

  1. Does EZ-Forms Executive (EZFX) require  a video graphics adapter?   No,
     EZFX will work with all video adapters for the IBM PC.   This  includes
     MDA, CGA, EGA, and VGA display adapters.   EZFX  uses characters  which
     look  like  graphic  symbols  (character graphics)  to  ensure  maximum
     compatibility and speed.  Text based graphics is 10 to 100 times faster
     than bit image graphics.

  2. Can I design my own forms?   Yes.   EZFX allows you to easily customize
     any of the  standard forms  included in the package or to easily create
     your own forms.   A form of average complexity can easily be created in
     less than 20 minutes.

  3. Will EZFX work with pre-printed forms?  Yes!  Not only does EZFX have a
     clear forms overlay (CFO) mode, it will also generate a overlay grid of
     any size to be used with your pre-printed form.   Simply print out  the
     grid  over the top  of  your pre-printed form  to get  the correct text
     entry locations.  See the editor commands for the CFO grid command.

#20100#

  EZ-Forms Executive is a form-generating program which lets you, the  user,
  generate  master forms  tailored to your unique  needs.   Integrated  into
  EZ-Forms Executive  is both a forms editor and an installation program  to
  allow you  to  customize it.   Things  such  as  colors,  type of printer,
  and default data paths can be specified.
 
  EZ-Forms Executive  allows  you to create  or  revise  a  master  form  or
  completed  (filled out)  form.   A master form can be altered only when in
  the "Create or Revise a  master form" mode.    Master and completed  forms
  can be stored as well as printed.  Once a master form has been created and
  saved, you can recall it an unlimited number of times to fill out and then
  store as a completed form.

  EZ-Forms Executive  supports IBM (Epson)  compatible printers as  well  as
  several other printers, however only Epson, Prowriter, and  certain  other
  printers can take advantage  of  the  compressed  mode  used  by  EZ-Forms
  Executive for printing out larger forms.

#20101#

  EZ-Forms Executive  requires an IBM PC (tm) or compatible  with  at  least
  640K of RAM (only 500K of this is needed by EZ-Forms Executive).    Direct
  screen memory access is used to provide high speed screen  updates.   This
  may  make  EZ-Forms Executive  unusable  on  some  "not too close"  IBM PC
  compatibles.   IBM monochrome, color, and enhanced graphics  adapters  are
  known to work with  EZ-Forms Executive.   If you are using  an  IBM  color
  graphics  card with a  "green screen"  then you must  use  the   DOS  MODE
  command on your DOS diskette to default to black and white (type MODE BW80
  and then run EZ-Forms Executive).    If you are  using  a serial  printer,
  then use the  DOS MODE command to route the serial  printer  to LPT1  (see
  your DOS manual for details).

#20102#

  EZ-Forms Executive has grown so large that it now uses both overlays  and
  additional files to provide enhanced support.   The  overlays  are  built
  into  EZFX.EXE  so  be sure to keep it available when  running  EZ-Forms.
  The additional files contain the context sensitive help and the  on-line
  user's  manual (EZFX_HM.TXT and its index EZFX_HM.INX).  These files must
  be available  to  allow  EZ-Forms to provide the  on-line support for  F1
  (Context  Sensitive Help) and the  on-line  manuals  available  from  the
  main menu and within the editor.  Please ensure these files are available
  in your  default directory  when you run EZ-Forms Executive.

  To check, use the DOS command DIR <Enter>.  All the names of the files on
  your drive will be listed  on  the  screen.   These additional files MUST
  remain available during the entire time you are using EZ-Forms Executive.
  Sections  of these files  are brought into your computer's memory for the
  additional user support. This is one of the penalties for a more powerful
  program.  EZ-Forms Executive "knows" where to find these additional files
  (drive and directory),  so  you still can  change drives and directories.
  You can install this directory in the installation section.
#20200#

   EZ-Forms Executive v2.4 ͻ
     Manual  Create   Edit   FillOut   Revise   Print   Install   Quit    
  ͼ

  The Main Menu options with descriptions are below.

  M   On-Line Manual: This is an online manual covering features of EZ-Forms
      Executive in more depth than the documentation available in the manual.

  C   Create:  This option allows you to create a new master form.  You will
      be  able to designate the form size (maximum size is 132 lines by  248
      columns), add  (or delete)  a border and draw  horizontal or  vertical
      lines  (sorry  no  diagonal lines are possible using character graphic
      symbols like those used in EZ-Forms).   The cursor keys  are  enabled,
      so you can "walk around" a newly created form.

  E   Edit:  The Edit option allows you to recall a master form and  further
      modify it or just take a look at it.   The above  Create  option  ONLY
      works on new forms -- the Edit option can ONLY be used on a form after
      it has been created.

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  F   Fill Out a  master form:   With this option,  you  can  retrieve,  and
      complete a copy of a master form.   A  copy of master form  is  loaded
      and then converted to a completed form.  Text you add to the completed
      form can be manipulated.   However, any text which  was  part  of  the
      master form is now protected and can't be changed.

  R   Revise a Completed (filled out) Form:  Here you can recall a completed
      form for revision.  This option is the same as the Edit option, except
      you're  not  starting  with a  "clean slate"  master form.   You  have
      complete  freedom  to revise any portion of the form  except  for  the 
      master form outline and text.

  P   Print a Form:   This  option  gives you full access  to  the  computer
      directories and drives to allow you flexibility in searching  out  and
      printing forms. If you have an Epson or Epson compatible, then you can
      take advantage  of the solid lines and  compressed  print  format  for
      larger forms.  Simply tag multiple forms and  EZ-Forms Executive  will
      print all of them for you.

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  I   Install:  The installation portion of EZ-Forms Executive allows you to
      customize  the  colors,  printer type,  help/manual  path,  and  other
      options.

  Q   Quit and exit to DOS:   All good things  must come to an end.   Choose
      this option if you want to leave EZ-Forms Executive and return to DOS.

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  Master forms  are forms in an unprotected mode where you can alter them in
  any way.  The master form mode is where you create the forms that you will
  later fill out or complete.

  "Fields" can be set up in master forms to simulate some of the features of
  data base programs which allow you to jump between form data entry  areas.
  EZ-Forms Executive doesn't support data fields in the normal sense.  Since
  EZ-Forms Executive is based around a word processor model instead  a  data
  base model,  a unique method is used to simulate fields.  (This isn't  all
  bad.   By  using the wordprocessing approach  EZ-Forms Executive  gains  a 
  great deal of flexibility.)  This works by your setting up the master form
  such that only blank areas in the form are where you want the  "fields" to
  be.  In the completed form the tab key will then allow you to tab  to  the
  next unprotected area.

  Two methods are provided to allow fields to be easily set up.

  1.  If you have a master form  that has very few areas you want  to  write
      in,  then  use  F3  to fill the entire form  with  field  markers  '~'
      (tilde).  Then just walk around with the cursor and clear out the area
      you want to be able to fill in for the completed form.   The space bar
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      works well for this.   Or you may want to use  Ctrl+E to  erase  field
      markers from a block after marking it.   A field marker, tilde, can be
      entered  from  the keyboard simply  by pressing  that  key  for  small
      touchups.
  2.  To selectively protect a section of the master  form,  use  the  block
      functions (Ctrl+A) to selectively insert the field markers.   You  can
      follow this up with the Ctrl+E after marking a  block  to  selectively
      erase field markers.

  Don't worry about the field markers from the master form showing up in the
  completed form.  Field markers from the master form will remain invisible.
  They are used only to keep track of  what is protected.   Also  the  field
  markers will not show up when you print the form.   Converting  the  field
  markers to spaces is also provided when you export a block from a form.

  When you are completing a master form,  use insert field markers  (F3)  to
  show  the  unprotected  parts.   The  field markers  will show up  in  the 
  unprotected text color,   highlighting where the main form is unprotected.
  These tildes will  show you where you can type.   They will appear in  the
  same text color as any other text you type in but won't print or have  any
  affect on anything you are doing.
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  Setting  up  fields  isn't hard.   All  you  are  doing  is  limiting  the
  unprotected areas  to where you REALLY want to type.   EZ-Forms  Executive
  then tabs between these areas in the completed form.   Don't  forget  that
  shift Tab takes you backwards thru the fields.

  AUTO NUMBERING:  To set up auto numbering in the master form press Ctrl+N.
                   Ensure there is enough space to insert the number between
                   the cursor position and the right side of the form.  Each
                   time you fill it out -(Main Menu FillOut) the number will
                   increment. If you need to change the number in the master
                   form,  start with  a different sequence number then  just
                   type over the old number.  The sequence number MUST be  a
                   valid number (if you choose a five digit number  it  MUST
                   be between 00000 and 99999)!

  AUTO DATE:  To  set  up  the auto date function in the master  form  press
              Ctrl+D.  Please ensure there is enough room to insert the date
              between the cursor position and the right side  of  the  form.
              Each  time you fill  out a form EZ-Forms Executive  will  look
              at your computer's clock and insert that date into the form at
              this point.

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  AUTO TIME:  Auto time is set up the same as auto numbering and  auto date.
              You  use  the Ctrl+T to set up the location for the time to be
              inserted into  a form as you fill it out.   Please  make  sure 
              there is  enough space to insert the time between your current
              cursor position and the right side of the form.

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  If you  don't have a printer,  then  you've  got  problems.  This  section
  assumes  you have no problems  (at least not printer problems).   EZ-Forms
  Executive supports various laser,  dot matrix,  and  daisy  wheel printers
  such as the HP LaserJet,  Epson MX, FX, and RX series,  the Prowriter  dot
  matrix, and almost any printer in the generic text mode.

  You can print a form from the main menu using the print form option or  by
  pressing Ctrl+P while in the editor (form will be visible on your screen).

  EZ-Forms Executive does not require you to define your printer type before
  you can print.   A  default printer type is assumed which should work with 
  any  printer  but will not be able to print out the larger forms or  solid
  lines.

  Here are some notes to help keep your association with  EZ-Forms Executive 
  on a friendly basis.

  1.  Most printers can print 66 lines per page.    Most of the  pre-defined
      forms are 64 lines x 80 columns,  allowing a couple of extra lines  at
      the end to compensate for paper alignment.   Adjust  your  printer  so
      the first line prints at the VERY top of the page. If you don't,  some
      of the forms may spill over onto the next page.
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  2.  Some printers have micro-justification (usually controlled by a switch
      inside  the  printer).    Make sure  this switch is off  before  using
      EZ-Forms Executive  (usually  this means turning off  the  switch  AND
      turning  the  printer  off and back on).  If your printer uses  micro-
      justification, then the right border of the printed form will NOT line
      up vertically.

  3.  If you do not have an Epson compatible, Prowriter,  or  certain  other
      printers then you can't use the compressed print mode. See the printer
      installation area  for  current list of printers.

  4.  The install portion of EZ-Forms Executive will allow you to set up the
      codes needed for almost any printer.

  5.  Some laser printers  may require you to save the form to an ASCII file
      via the export provisions  in  EZ-Forms Executive.   Then after proper
      printer initialization,  you can print the ASCII file  from  DOS  with
      the command:  COPY "filename" PRN (or LPT1:, COM1, ETC.).

  6.  Chain printing forms. Choose the print master or completed form option
      off the main menu.   Tag as many forms as you want.   You will be able
      to queue up multiple master or completed forms for printing.
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  7.  IncPrint- You can use the auto number feature with the IncPrint option
      (off the main menu Print option)  to  print  a series of  sequentially
      numbered forms.  More info is provided when you choose this option.

  8.  Database merge - You can merge an ASCII database with a form.  This is
      like the mail merge in  some of the  word processors.   More  info  is
      provided when you choose this option off the main menu Print option.

  9.  The HP LaserJet printer is now supported by EZ-Forms Executive.  Solid
      vertical and horizontal lines  are  supported.  Several screens at the
      end of this section go into the capabilities of the EZX Soft Fonts.

 10.  Using preprinted forms.  EZ-Forms Executive has a  Clear Forms Overlay
      (CFO) selection on the "Print Options" menu allows you to  easily  use
      preprinted forms.   To use this feature you first create a master form
      to act as the template.   Make sure that all of the "fields" match  or
      align with those on your preprinted form.   Fill out the master  form.
      When you go to print,  select C  for Clear Forms Overlay.   This  will
      ensure  only  the unprotected area  (text you just typed in)  will  be
      printed.   The master form outline is protected in completed forms, so 
      it doesn't print!
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 11.  Sideways printing.  Sideways(tm) 3.0 by  Funk  Software, Inc. supports
      sideways printing of text containing character graphics  symbols  like
      those used in the EZ-Forms Executive forms.   If you have a  wide form
      and want to print it out sideways,  then continue reading.   You  must
      export a form before it can be printed under Sideways.  To do this:

        a.  Call up a form under option E, F, or R from the main menu.
        b.  Press Ctrl+W.
        c.  If a block is marked, answer no to export only marked block.
        d.  Do NOT translate the border characters, we want them left as
            character graphics, not translated to : and -.
        e.  Specify a temporary file name (example: temp).
        f.  Exit EZ-Forms Executive and call up Sideways.
        g.  Print your exported file, NOT the EZ-Forms Executive form.
        h.  Using normal sized print, a 130x53 form should fit on a page.

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  EZX Publishing  now  offers fully integrated Soft Fonts for use  with  the
  HP LaserJet+ and II series of laser printers.   With this optional support
  package, EZ-Forms Executive supports 16 groups of downloadable soft fonts.
  Each of the 16 groups is based  on normal/small text,  6/8 lines per inch,
  normal/very dark text,  and  portrait/landscape orientation.   Within each
  group you can have  10 fonts,  00 being the default font  and  01-09 being
  additional fonts  you  can  access  within  any  given form.   The  naming
  convention is:


  Fnt00N6N.SFP
                                                             
     Ե  Soft font portrait (SFP) or soft font landscape (SFL)
       Normal (N) or very dark (V) text/graphics
       6 or 8 lines per inch
       Normal (N) 10 cpi or small (S) 17 cpi text/graphics
       Font number (00 is default), range 00-09

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  This provides 16 possible font groups:

  Fnt00n6n.SFP  10 cpi, 6 lpi, normal darkness, portrait
  Fnt00s6n.SFP  17 cpi, 6 lpi, normal darkness, portrait
  Fnt00n6v.SFP  10 cpi, 6 lpi, very dark text/graphics, portrait
  Fnt00s6v.SFP  17 cpi, 6 lpi, very dark text/graphics, portrait
  Fnt00n8n.SFP  10 cpi, 8 lpi, normal darkness, portrait
  Fnt00s8n.SFP  17 cpi, 8 lpi, normal darkness, portrait
  Fnt00n8v.SFP  10 cpi, 8 lpi, very dark text/graphics, portrait
  Fnt00s8v.SFP  17 cpi, 8 lpi, very dark text/graphics, portrait
  Fnt00n6n.SFL  10 cpi, 6 lpi, normal darkness, landscape
  Fnt00s6n.SFL  17 cpi, 6 lpi, normal darkness, landscape
  Fnt00n6v.SFL  10 cpi, 6 lpi, very dark text/graphics, landscape
  Fnt00s6v.SFL  17 cpi, 6 lpi, very dark text/graphics, landscape
  Fnt00n8n.SFL  10 cpi, 8 lpi, normal darkness, landscape
  Fnt00s8n.SFL  17 cpi, 8 lpi, normal darkness, landscape
  Fnt00n8v.SFL  10 cpi, 8 lpi, very dark text/graphics, landscape
  Fnt00s8v.SFL  17 cpi, 8 lpi, very dark text/graphics, landscape

  Note:  Each font group can have up to 10 fonts, 00-09.

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  Each font  may  optionally have its horizontal  and  vertical motion index
  adjusted.   EZ-Forms Executive  uses a file with the same name as the font
  except  ending  with  HMP (portrait)/HML (landscape) to designate an ASCII
  file  that  contains an ASCII number for modifying  the  character spacing
  for a font.   If no file exists then EZ-Forms Executive assumes  no motion
  modification is required.   Refer  to your HP LaserJet technical reference
  manual for details on horizontal (HMI) and vertical (VMI) motion indexes.

  Font 00,  the default font,  is used for the form outline and for all text
  that doesn't have another font specified  thru  combinations of the Alt1-4
  user defined functions.  It also determines the inter-line spacing for any
  other (01-09) loaded font.

  Any font  may  be  renamed  to  fit  into  the  EZ-Forms Executive  naming
  conventions.   However, most fonts  don't provide  the  character graphics
  symbols that allow the lines in the form to be drawn.  All of the EZX Soft
  Fonts in the font support package provide this capability.

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  Print macros are also supported.  Print macros are predefined sequences of
  commands for your printer that can be triggered by sending a simple escape
  sequence  (see your HP LaserJet technical reference manual for more info).
  These are used for printing things like logos for letterhead and  printing
  someone's signature. Unlike soft fonts, print macros have to be completely
  designed and defined with a macro ID (01-15) prior to you  being  able  to
  reference them within a form.

  Print macros must be named MACROxxy.HPM  where xx is the macro ID and y is
  either P (portrait) or L (landscape).

  Print macros  are  selected  within  a  form  thru  the use  of the  Greek
  characters.  The first Greek character triggers print macro 01, the second
  Greek character print macro 02, etc.

  Print macros can't have a shaded background. This is intentional because a
  print macro is a graphic image of an item.  The graphic image will already
  contain any shading desired when it is designed.   Adding shading thru the
  use of the  Alt+B command would distort the graphic image contained in the
  print macro.

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            BASIC OVERVIEW OF HOW TO USE THE SOFT FONTS FOR PRINTING
            

  The following  is a overview of the steps when  you  use the optional  EZX
  Soft Fonts with printer type E selected (HP LaserJet+ or Compatible).

  1.  EZFX searches your form for "Greek characters" -  - and
      then downloads to your printer the print macro referenced by the Greek
      character. The first Greek character references the first print macro,
      the second Greek character references the second print macro, etc.
  2.  EZFX searches your form for any fonts referenced.   It  then downloads
      to your printer Font 00 plus any additional fonts the form references.
  3.  EZFX is now ready to start printing.  It prints the outline using Font
      00.   Any other font is used on additional passes.   EZFX  selects the
      Font 00  and  goes  to the  line and column  of the next text using  a
      different font (other than 00).  It will then print all the contiguous
      characters/text using that font.   At the next  font switch EZFX again
      switches to Font 00, goes to the proper line/column  within your form,
      and starts printing using the new font.   This  allows you  to  easily
      line up text vertically using a multitude of different fonts.   Unless
      you are aware of this process, you could be a little confused over how
      multiple font printing is accomplished.
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  5.  The background shading is now done.   EZFX uses the lightest character
      graphic symbol  to  add a shaded background  (characters with a Alt+B)
      attached.   On printer drivers  other than E, the Alt+B allowed you to
      bold a character.   This capability is still retained  but you have to
      use a different font for bold text within this printer driver.
  4.  Print macros are now printed.   EZFX goes thru your form  line by line
      directing you printer to print any print macros it finds.  Please note
      that if you direct EZFX to use a print macro  and  it wasn't available
      for downloading earlier in this process, nothing will print.

  Warning:

  EZFX  makes  multiple passes to produce  a composite which is the  printed
  form  that  comes out of  your printer.   Your printer  can handle  only a
  maximum  number of characters per line  and  a maximum number of lines per
  page based on the fonts and orientation you select.  If you try to print a
  form bigger than will fit on a single page, you may get  multiple pages  -
  each with a portion of one of the passes.

  To print correctly, your form MUST fit on a single page based on the fonts
  and orientation selected.  Trial and error may sometimes be necessary.
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              USING THE INSTALLATION PORTION OF EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE
              

  The EZ-Forms Executive program contains a section you will never  need  to
  use  --  unless you want to customize the  way  EZ-Forms  Executive  runs.
  Everything in EZ-Forms Executive  is defaulted such that most  users  will
  never NEED to reconfigure it,  except for printer type.   If you do change
  the defaults,  a new configuration file  (EZFX.CNF)  will be saved on  the
  default drive and directory.   EZ-Forms Executive  now  supports  multiple
  configuration files thru both the command line argument when you  call  up
  EZ-Forms  (ex. EZFX /c=MyConfig.CNF)  and allowing you to specify save and
  load names for the configuration file.

  EZFX.CNF contains ALL the installation options you have  selected. You can
  have multiple configuration files defined. Several configuration files may
  be kept on the same disk by giving them a different name and then  calling
  them up on the command line or be  renaming  them  to  EZFX.CNF and  using
  them as the  default.   This  same  method  allows you to  handle  several
  printers connected to a single computer,  each printer needing  a  special
  version of EZFX.CNF, the  configuration file.   If you are using a  serial
  printer, use the use the DOS MODE command to route your printer to LPT1 if
  it isn't already configured as being "logically" on LPT1.
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  Advanced features
  

  WordWrap -- To access wordwrap, call up a form for viewing.  Mark both the
  start and end of the block.   Then press Alt+W to start  wordwrap in  your
  marked block.

  Math -- To access math, call up a Master form for viewing. Press Ctrl+U to
  call up the math menu.  See the sample Master forms -- MATHINFO, MATHDEMO,
  and MATHINVC for more information on math. These forms should be viewed in
  the order listed!

  Macros -- Use Alt+= to call up the macro menu at any prompt.  Use the menu
  options or call up  additional help  using F1.   You can  record  over 100
  macros which can be saved and later executed.   Use the name  EZFX.MAC  to
  have the macros automatically loaded when you run EZ-Forms Executive.

  Graphics walk around --  Call up a form and press Alt+G to start the  full
  screen graphics walk around.   You will be able to use the  keypad  cursor
  keys to add all kinds of graphics to your form.
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  Patch mode -- To use the patch mode, call up a form  for  viewing.   Press
  Alt+P to patch the form.   EZ-Forms Executive  will make its best guess on
  modifying every graphic character  in the form to connect  with the others
  around it.   This will connect your graphics figures  giving  the  form  a
  finished look.

  DOS Shell -- At any prompt in EZ-Forms Executive you can press Ctrl+X  and
  shell out to DOS.   From there you  can  use  all  the  commands  normally
  available in DOS.  When you finish type EXIT to return to EZ-Forms. Please
  ensure that COMMAND.COM is in your default directory or path and that  you
  have enough free RAM to use the DOS shell  (10-20K is plenty).   Refer  to
  your DOS manual for a complete list of available commands.   Note:  Due to
  the  variety  of  machines,  BIOS,  memory resident software,  and  system
  drivers in use, we cannot guarantee the shell will work properly under all
  conditions.

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                               HISTORY OF REVISIONS:
                               

  EZ-Forms Executive Dec 1986  First version of EZ-Forms Executive. Included
  version 1.0                  context sensitive help, on-line manual,  plus
                               the fully developed operations concept needed
                               for a complete forms manager.

  EZ-Forms Executive Feb 1987  Expanded:  math,  additional help,  and added
  version 1.1                  several new forms.

  EZ-Forms Executive Mar 1987  Added database merge, chain printing, and inc
  version 1.2                  printing  for  sequentially numbered forms.

  EZ-Forms Executive Oct 1987  Updated user interface in a couple  of  areas
  version 1.3                  to make user options  easier to understand.
  
  EZ-Forms Executive Jan 1988  Complete rewrite adding double line graphics,
  version 2.0                  pulldown menus,  expanded  math capabilities,
                               plus many other new commands like encryption.
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  EZ-Forms Executive May 1988  Added keyboard macros,  custom 24 pin printer
  version 2.1                  support, expanded date and time formats,  and
                               additional on-line help.

  EZ-Forms Executive Mar 1989  Expanded export to allow export of  user data
  version 2.2                  for  database  type  applications.   Expanded
                               laser support for  multiple  fonts  and print
                               macros within a form.  Added additional  help
                               screens  to  make  EZFX  even easier to  use.
                               Added  many new math functions  and  expanded
                               the maximum field width to 15 places.   Added
                               extensive view & print features to directory.

  EZ-Forms Executive Oct 1989  Math  auto recalc,  directory sorting  -  any
  version 2.3                  field  and any direction,  auto block marking
                               for  wordwrap,  notepad  between  forms,  and
                               macro autostart (S+F10). Also additional date
                               formats, quick field justify, plus much more.
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  EZ-Forms Executive Feb 1990  Rewrote several sections of the code to  make
  version 2.4                  them smaller and faster.   Combined  help and
                               manual for  additional  space savings.   Also
                               added  support  for  EZ-InFORMa dB,   greatly
                               expanded keyboard macros,  and enhanced math.

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                          Notes on EZ-Forms Executive
                          

  EZ-Forms Executive has been under development for over three years. During
  this period it has evolved into a package that quickly lets users do their
  work involving forms without a complex  set  of commands.  If you have any
  suggestions for further improvement please forward them to us. We will try 
  our best to incorporate your suggestions!

  Information relating to EZ-Forms Executive  follows.  These  items  didn't
  seem to fit into any other sections but needed to be passed on to you.

  GENERAL:
  1.  EZ-Forms Executive was developed by  Dave Black of MaeDae Enterprises.
  2.  Special thanks  to Robert Granger for his help with  printer  drivers.
      Also thanks  to  Mitchell Macha  for his help with the  math routines.
  3.  EZ-Forms Executive was written in C. The source for EZ-Forms Executive
      consists of about 30,000 lines of code (C and Assembly).
  4.  Special thanks to  Jim Nech  at  SSS  for  his excellent  C & Assembly
      language windowing package (Professional C Windows)  used in  EZ-Forms 
      Executive.  It comes with complete source code and is only $89.   This
      package is a must for software developers  (info/orders 713-484-8060).
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  5.  Screen  manipulation,  including  windowing,  is  handled  by  writing
      directly to screen memory. This provides extremely fast screen updates
      and allows high speed text scrolling on the screen.   Checks are  done
      to determine if your system is color or monochrome.  The corresponding
      section of video screen memory is used.
  6.  EZ-Forms Executive is constantly being improved to  add  new  commands
      and to better fill your needs. Please provide suggestions for improve-
      ment.  EZ-Forms Executive will continue  to  improve as long as people 
      suggest improvements and still require this type of package (which may
      be a very long time in our paperwork/form oriented society).
  7.  The limit on the number of forms in a directory for EZ-Forms Executive
      is 550 forms. If you have more forms than this in a SINGLE  directory,
      then please divide the directory before running EZ-Forms Executive.
  8.  EZ-Forms Executive can read forms created by  all  earlier versions of
      the EZ-Forms Executive package.
  9.  EZ-Forms Executive keeps track of the on-line manual and  the  context
      sensitive help thru a number called a "location".   When  you call  up
      the on-line manual or context sensitive help you will see this  number
      listed on the bottom of the screen.   It can be  used as  a  reference
      number if you have any comments  or  questions concerning  any  of the
      information presented.
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  SAVING:

  1.  Retyping  the file name is required  only  if you have  created  a new
      master form  or  filled out a master form.   If  you  are  editing  an
      existing form  then  press  enter  when  asked  for  file name and the
      original file name will be used.
  2.  While saving a form, EZ-Forms Executive is constantly checking for any
      errors that may have occurred.  If an error is detected, then EZ-Forms
      Executive will prompt you for the necessary action.

  DEFAULT DRIVE:

  EZ-Forms Executive  allows you to change the default drive so you can have
  full access to all the drives on your system.   If an  error  occurs while
  saving to one drive, you can always switch to another drive and try again.
  You  MUST  leave the overlay file (EZFX.EXE) available in the  same  drive
  and directory where you brought up EZ-Forms Executive.
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  DIRECTORY SUPPORT:

  Many of the menus allow you to access directories.  You can access all the
  directories available on all the disk drives in your computer if  you  are
  using DOS ver 2.0 or later.  EZ-Forms Executive supports directories up to
  60 characters in length.   The 60 character limit  includes the drive name
  and the path needed to get to your forms.

  FILE NAME EXTENSIONS:

  1.  EZ-Forms Executive  uses the  file  name  extensions .FRM  for  master
      forms and .FOF for completed (filled out) form respectively.  You will
      see  these  extensions  displayed when you access the forms  thru  the
      directory listing and on the top line while editing forms.
  2.  Forms, when saved to disk, consist of only the text and the attributes
      for protected, underline, bold,  Usr1, Usr2, Usr3, and Usr4.  A  small
      header is also added to the front of each form containing  information
      about  the  form  size.   The file is written in a  compressed  format
      sometimes compressing an entire line into  3 characters.   This  saves
      diskette space but makes the file unusable  by  most  word  processors
      UNLESS you export the form (see the section on exporting forms).
#20804#

  MEMORY USAGE:

  Memory resident  programs,  such as  SideKick  or  printer  spoolers  will
  subtract from the amount of memory available to  run  EZ-Forms  Executive.
  If you have only 640K of memory and load in  any memory resident programs,
  then EZ-Forms Executive may not run.  In fact,  it is possible for some of
  the  memory  resident  programs  to  get  your  computer   so  "balled up"
  that EZ-Forms Executive won't be able to run! This includes device drivers 
  like ANSI.SYS.

  Your free computer memory space (RAM) is displayed on the bottom line when
  you use the context sensitive help (F1) or the on-line manual.

#20805#

  FUTURE PLANS FOR EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE:

  Future versions of  EZ-Forms Executive will  have  expanded  capabilities.
  Please  check  every  couple of months to learn about the latest features.
  Any suggestions for further enhancements would be appreciated!    We  will
  try to maintain a very fair upgrade policy.   We want to  remain sensitive
  to your needs.

#20900#

  EZX Publishing
  Publishers of the EZ Series
  P.O. Box 58177, Suite 1777
  Webster, TX 77598 USA


             EZX Publishing for the EaZy computing eXperience!
                                    ~ ~             ~
  * More info? Call us at 713-280-9900  BBS:713-280-8180 FAX:713-280-0525
  * See end of this notice for more ordering information.
  * Updated 2/1/90. Pricing, terms, etc. subject to change without notice.

  For your computing pleasure, EZX Publishing presents:


              EZ-FORMS LITE <tm>     EZFL Ver. E1x. 
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  - Great price, Less bytes than EZFX! 
  - Never be without the perfect form with the PREMIER forms processor! 
  - Create/Fill-in/Print/Revise all kinds of forms.
#20901#

  - And, when you have the perfect form, print a perfect master for your
    copier or local printer.
  - Or, leave the master form on screen, fill in your data, and print the
    perfect form, error free. 
  - In just a snap! Your filled-in form can be automatically stored, each 
    with its own control number.
  - It's like having an electronic filing cabinet for perfect audit control. 
  - You can make solid borders, lines, shades, combs and numerous graphics
    with just a few key strokes. 
  - In fact, you can create the perfect custom form faster than your local
    typesetter can say ... OVERCHARGE! 
  - Clear Forms Overlay is great for pre-printed forms. Just enter your data
    in the  available spaces on the master form while previewing the results
    on screen.
  - It prints perfectly! No more "goof-ups" and wastage of those expensive
    multi-part forms. Speeds processing too.

  Features include:
  - Auto-time/date/sequence numbering;
  - Block cut/paste/copy; import/export;
#20902#
  - Forms up to 130 columns by 86 lines. 
  - Operates on IBM(tm) family and close compatible computers. 
    DOS 2.1+, 320K RAM and 1 floppy required.
  - Complete printer drivers included. Supports most printers including
    Epson(tm)/IBM and compatible printers; also the HP-LaserJet(tm) and
    compatibles ("Y" cartridge; other fonts may vary - see soft font pack
    below). Over 90 user modifiable forms also included. 

  Additional new features include:
  - Slick user interface with moving bar "pull-down" menus and on-line help;
  - Annotated forms directory;
  - "LQ" 24 pin dot matrix and integrated Laser printer support
    (see optional laser Font pack below); 
  - Bolding and underlining;  
  - Printed user guide
  - 90+ basic forms template/style sheet pack included.

  Available 3/1/90:

  Version E20 adds: 4-function math (+-*/), and directory sorting.

  Only $59+s/h   (Extra forms packs... see below.)
#20903#

              EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE<tm>     EZFX Ver.2.x.
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  - "The Ultimate Forms Generator and Manager".
 
  In addition to all the features of EZ-FORMS LITE, add:
  - Moving-bar menus with over 125 screens of on-line help;
  - A comprehensive printed manual/tutorial;
  - Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, column/row addition, more);
  - Macros (keystroke record/playback makes form fill-out a breeze); 
  - ASCII data file merge;
  - Auto date, time, increment numbering;
  - Multi-character drawing;
  - Fill-in and file;
  - Clear forms overlay (for pre-printed forms); 
  - Chain (multi-page forms) and multy-copy printing; 
  - Handles forms up to 248 columns by 132 lines;
  - Enhanced printer support includes extensive user modifiable printer
    attributes and embedded characters, also double/single block/shade
    character line drawing and any character "drag" modes; 
#20904#

  - Italics, superscript, subscript, double wide, bold, underline, etc. are
    supported for properly equipped printers.
  - Laser Printer (HP & compatibles) support includes auto font downloading,
    graphics emulation and custom font support (see optional font disk below)
  - "LQ" 24 pin. and 9 pin dot matrix printers are also fully supported.

  Other features include:
  - File encryption to protect sensitive files;
  - File compression to save valuable disk space;
  - File description annotation;
  - Increment number counter (different number on each form) printing;
  - Auto-tab/fill-in and file (makes filling out pre-printed forms a snap); 
  - Field markers (lock out designated areas); 
  - Vertical typing;
  - Large character translation; 
  - Math zero suppression; 
  - Word-wrap, centering, justification; 
  - Cut and paste; 
  - Protected field overide; 
  - Graphics "walk-around" mode; 
#20905#

  - Fully customizeable printer drivers; 
  - User definition of embedded characters; 
  - Mouse support for Logitech and Microsoft mice.
  - Operates on IBM family and close compatible computers. DOS 2.1 or higher,
    512K free RAM and a hard drive are required.
  - 101+ pre-designed and user modifiable forms  (Basic Forms Pack) included.
  - Comprehensive printed user guide is included. 

  UPGRADE INFORMATION.  If you own a registered copy of any EZ-FORMS,
  call 1-713-280-9900 for upgrade details.  Have your registration number
  handy.  Ask about the FORMS Combo Pack Special Offer!

  New features of Version 2.4 Avail 3/1/89

  - Over 200 screens of on-line help/manual.
  - Expanded math: 15 digits, square and other roots, trig, financial, etc.
    More than 40 functions.  100 accumulators for intermediate calculations.
  - User configurable math auto-recalc.
  - Improved CFO for pre-printed forms.  Automatic grid generator.
  - Expanded manual with triple the content.
#20906#

  - Data Export in 8 different ASCII delimited formats.
  - Search Mode: Like a mini free form database.
  - View/Search/Edit/Print from any forms directory.
  - Expanded HP LaserJet/Compatible printer support. With the optional 
    HPLJ Font Support Pack 2.1, you get capability of 10 different fonts
    per forms and up to 15 graphic images per form.
  - Requires 640K (512 free) and a hard disk for operation.
  - Sorted directories, makes recursive directories very quick.
  - Keyboard macros with an Auto-start feature.
  - Support for non-USA characters like  etc.
  - Menu integration to EZ-InFORMa dB manager. (See EZ-InFORMa dB below.)

  - Plus Much more...

  Only $119+s/h    (Extra forms packs... see below.)
#20907#

  EZ-InFORMa dB   The DATABASE your FORMS have been waiting for!
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Now you can fill out your forms into a database....

  ..... Coming soon!  E.T.A. 3/90

  - Handles inFORMation quickly and easily.
  - Even converts from several other popular data formats, like fixed
    length, ASCII and "FileExpress".
  - Reads/writes industry standard .dbf files. dBase III, III+, and IV.
  - Will even create an input screen for you from your .DBF file.
  - Handles over 2.1 BILLION records, limited only by disk space.
  - Full tutorial for the database novice. "DR" program is included to
    create a meaningful database of all files on any hard or floppy drive.
  - Quickly create a database from an existing form (.FRM).
  - Easily match a database to any existing form.
  - On-line manual and extensive context sensitive help.
  - Query, seek, find, and browse modes to quickly scan your records.
  - View your database in any form - after the fact.
  - Print fancy labels using a form as a label, auto horiz. space suppr.
#20908#

  - Easily modify database format to add/delete fields, and change field
    sizes.
  - Quick report feature for on-the-fly counting, summing, and averaging.
  - Choose which fields show up on a form, and where.
  - Multiple indexes: Have your database sorted every which way, so you
    don't have to wait.
  - Automatic indexing as new records are added.
  - Duplicate search mode.
  - Merge or append other database files.
  - Keyboard macros for those repetitive tasks.
  - Repeat keys for repetitive data insertion, date, time, etc.
  - Memo fields that allow meaningful comments of any length.
  - Field validations: numeric, logical, date.
  - Can be used as a fill-out only module for EZFX or EZFL.
  - Menu integration to EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE or EZ-FORMS LITE.
  - Forms printing with all the features supported in the source form.
    That is, EZ-FORMS LITE or EXECUTIVE applicable attributes, incl. math.
  - Requirements: PC/XT/286/386 or compatible computer running DOS 2.1+ and
    a minimum of a 10 MB hard drive (floppy for loading). Also, EZFX v2.4 or
    EZFL vE20 or higher is required to modify master forms. A default form
#20909#

    will be generated with each input .dbf file, if desired. A number of
    pre-designed forms and applications are included, but they can only be
    modified with EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE, or EZ-FORMS LITE.
  - Call for multiple copy, site license, or LAN pricing. $ stc w/o notice.

    Only $69+s/h
   (Note: EZ-FORMS LITE or EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE is HIGHLY recommended.)

  This is a limited time introductory price! Subject to change w/o notice.

  Bundled InFORMapacks:
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  - EZ-InFORMa dB EXECUTIVE  Only $169+s/h ... a $188 value!  
    Includes EZ-InFORMa dB ($69) and EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE ($119)

  - EZ-InFORMa dB LITE       Only $119+s/h ... a $128 value!
    Includes EZ-InFORMa dB ($69) and EZ-FORMS LITE ($59)
#20910#

  OPTIONAL FORMS PACKS for EZFX and EZFL --- None duplicated. 
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  (See Order Coupon for special offer on the Combo Pack.)

  Forms Pack "A"     (General Business): 68+ forms , ...Only $29
  Forms Pack "B"     (Sales and Marketing): 56+ forms, ...Only $29
  Forms Pack "C"     (Management and Personnel): 33+ forms, ...Only $19
  Forms Pack "D"     (Technical): 47+ forms, ...Only $24
  Forms Pack "E"     (Home and Personal): 27+ forms, ...Only $15
  Forms Pack "F"     (Contracts): 22+ forms, ... Only $15
  Forms Pack "G"     (Property Management): 40+ forms, ...Only $24
  Forms Pack "H"     (Home/Office Records): 60+ forms, ... Only $14
  Forms Pack "I"     (Construction Related) 70+ forms  Only $29
  Forms Pack "J"     (Geneology Realted): 60+ forms, ... Only $15

      Forms Combo Pack  
  (Over 400 forms! Includes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, & J above):
   ... Only $99 with EZFX or $119 with EZFL ($200+ SRP)
#20911#

  Laser Font Support Pack 2.1 (Requries EZFX 2.2+)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Includes over 100 soft fonts (GOTHIC, COURIER, PRESTIGE, in portrait,
  landscape, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 point), and over 100 graphic
  images.  Also, you can generate print macros, view/edit .RLE graphics, etc.

  Only $99+s/h (only $69 with your EZFX Ver.2.3 order)


  Laser Font Support Pack 1.2
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  10 downloadable soft fonts for the HP<tm> LaserJet Plus, Series II 
  and compatibles.  Includes 5 portrait and 5 landscape fonts in
  "LINE PRINTER BOLD".  10, 11, 12, 15 and 17 pitch are represented.
  Fonts are auto-downloadable with EZFX 2.1+ and include the line drawing, 
  block, shade, etc. graphics characters not normally included with other 
  soft fonts. Includes download utility.  (Does not give multi-font
  capability to EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE.)

  $49+s/h  (Only $39 with purchase of EZ-FORMS LITE, or EZ-SPREADSHEET)
#20912#

  EZ-SPREADSHEET(tm) "THE ULTIMATE SPREADSHEET"
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  You too can become a spreadsheet pro in 20 minutes or less! EZ-SPREADSHEET
  won't confuse you, try your patience, or force you to learn 457 commands
  to get started.  What you get is a spreadsheet that will produce 64 columns
  by 512 rows; more than enough for 99% of user's needs.  EZS requires an IBM
  family or compatible computer, DOS 2.1+, 256K ram minimum and 1 disk drive. 
  Any monitor and almost any printer will work.  For Epson type printers, a
  sideways printing program is supplied.  Includes printed manual/tutorial
  plus 5 sample spreadsheets. 

  Only $49+s/h    (Rev. S2x)


  EZ-COPY LITE(tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Have you ever had to copy a batch of floppies?  Well, do it like the pros
  do (EZX developed this program for our own use!!) EZ-COPY allows you
  to make unlimited copies after just 1 master disk read.  Just like a
#20913#

  dedicated hardware duplicator (which can cost thousands), and just about
  as fast! Other features include verify, format only, directory
  infomation, extensive on-line help, and more.  5.25" floppy disks only.
  Requires 640K RAM and PC/MS DOS 3.0+, and at least 1 floppy drive.

  Only $39+s/h


  EZ-COPY PLUS(tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  The ULTIMATE diskette duplicator for the PC you already own!

  Great for publishers, developers, MIS managers, etc.
  Makes ulimited copies of 5.25" and 3.5" disks.  Replaces machines costing
  thousands. Also serializes, formats, and takes true compressed disk images
  (beats most copy protecton) to store to hard drive or transmit via modem.
  Uses EMS or extended RAM, if available.  Requires 640K RAM, hard drive,
  and PC/MS DOS 3.0+, and at least 1 floppy drive required.

  Only $129+s/h 
#20914#

  Don't want to produce your own diskettes?  Call us for a quote on our
  duplication services. 713-280-9900.




  MENU-EZX (tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  The simplest hard disk menu system on the market.  Every novice can use
  it.  Get set up in no time.  Requires only 4K of RAM to operate, thus
  leaving plenty of room for all of your applications.  Requires a hard
  drive and DOS 3+.

  Only $39+s/h
#20915#

  EZ-CRYPT LITE (tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Protect your sensitive files the easy, menu driven way.  Even we can't
  unravel them if we don't have your "key"!  Advanced encryption routines
  ensure protection for your data.  Completely menu driven for the novice
  user.  Encryption, decryption, and cryptanalysis program.  Context
  sensitive help and on-line manual make it easy!  Requires 384K RAM and
  DOS 3.0+.

  Only $39+s/h

  EZ-CRYPT DES (tm)  Available 4/1/90
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  All the features of EZ-CRYPT LITE, but also adds the DES or Data Encryption
  Standard encryption to your files if you choose.  Additional features
  include keyboard macros, DOS Shell, and a host of other features.  This is
  the ultimate in file security, don't trust the protection of your important
  data to anything less.  Requires 512K RAM and DOS 3.0+.

  Only $119+s/h
#20916#

  EZX-WRITE(tm) 
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  WordStar (<tm>MicroPro) compatible word processor with hundreds of features
  including: Pulldown menus with on-line help; windows let you edit two files
  at once; Macros for "recording" repetitive commands or boilerplate; print 
  spooling - allows you to continue editing while your printer prints;
  Supports all popluar printers - bold, italics, underline, super/subscript, 
  and alternate fonts are available - or create your own printer drivers; 
  DOS shell for formatting that ever full diskette; EGA monitor support; 
  headers and footers; lightning fast search and replace; word wrap 
  and justification; "undo"; adjustable tabs, margins and ruler lines; 
  "point-and-shoot" directories; automatic file backup; block copy, move,
  delete, read or write from disk, even between windows and documents; user
  defined colors; Requires IBM<tm> family of computers or compatible, with
  256K ram, DOS 2.1+, one disk drive, any monitor, and a compatible printer.

  $49+s/h   (Rev. W23)

  DOC Disk "A" 125 Business/Personal Letters & Contracts: $29
  DOC Disk "B" 100 Legal Documents: $29
  Only $10 each with EZXW purchase.
#20917#

  ANNOUNCING PRIORITY SERVICE REGISTRATION
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  For an additional $39 (no shipping) for the first registration number, $19
  for each additional, you can enjoy the benefits of PRIORITY Service.

  Benefits include: - "First place" priority on all customer service calls.
                    - A same day call back if a rep. is unavailable when
                      you call. (USA-only).
                    - Unlimited BBS support with special file areas for
                      PSR customers.
                    - Call us for the latest benefits.
                    - First-in-line notification of all upgrades.
                    - Free damaged disk replacement.
                    - PSR customers are randomly selected as beta testers.
#20918#

  ORDER INFO: 
  ~~~~~~~~~~~
  SEE ORDER COUPON!  Or, if you are ordering with a VISA, MasterCard, or
  American Express/Optima, feel free to call in your order at 1-800-USEASYX
  (1-800-USEASYX   -- CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY   ---  INFO: 1-713-280-9900). 

  The Information and customer service line is 1-713-280-9900.

  FAX ORDERS: 1-800-SEE-FAX-EZX (1-800-733-3293)  FAX INFO: 1-713-280-0525

  BBS: 1-713-280-8180 (1200/2400, N, 8, 1)

  Mail orders to: 

  EZX Publishing, P.O. BOX 58177 Dept. ORD, Webster, TX 77598 USA.
  (s/h add, $6 USA/48, $10 AK, HI, PR, APO, FPO, VI, Canada, $20 foreign.)

  Pricing and terms are subject to change without notice.  Code 2/1/90.
#21100#

  Command menu:

  All  the  commands in EZ-Forms may be entered directly within the  editor.
  Many  of the commands may also be entered thru a  pulldown  command  menu.
  The  pulldown  command menu may be called up thru either  Escape  or  F10.
  When  you  press Escape the assumption is you want  to  exit  EZ-Forms  so
  the Exit  pulldown is automatically used.   If you use the F10 key to call
  up  the  command  menu then the previous command or state of the  menu  is
  used.   You  will probably want a command in the general area of your last
  choice so this is saved between uses.

  You  will  notice the command menu has a help window at the bottom of  the
  screen that expands on what will happen if you choose  that  option.  Many
  of the commands can be entered without you calling up  the  command  menu.
  If  there is a command sequence shown at the end of the help  window,  you
  could  have  entered it instead of calling up the command menu.   Example:
  Help for BlockOps - Start block shows a (Alt+S).  That means you can press
  Alt+S the directly in the editor to mark the beginning of  a block INSTEAD
  of going thru this menu.
#21200#

  The block operations in EZ-Forms Executive are laid  out  in  four logical
  groups. These are:
   
  (1) Those dealing with moving text around in your form  --  Alt+M  (move),
      Alt+C (copy), and Alt+D (delete)
  (2) Those dealing with attributes/fields  --  Ctrl+A  (attribute add)  and
      Ctrl+E (attribute erase)
  (3) File  export  and  import   --   Ctrl+W  (write/export)   and   Ctrl+R
      (read/import).
  (4) Block enable/disable -- make visible (Alt+V) or hide a block  (Alt+H).

  These four groups allow you to work on  the  marked  portion  of the form.
  This marked portion (block) is laid out as a rectangle.   You   must  mark
  the diagonal corners of the rectangle with the Alt+S being the  upper left
  corner (start) and the Alt+E being the lower right corner (end).  You will
  then be able to work with just this small section of the form for - Alt+C,
  Alt+M,  Alt+D, Ctrl+A, etc.   Those of you who liked  the  previous set of
  Ctrl+K block operations will be pleased that most of them still work.  The
  Ctrl+K  command maps many of the old commands from  previous  versions  of
  EZ-Forms into the new easier to use/remember commands.   Please note  that
  the Status area in Alt+I will give you the current block status.
#21300#
   
  To export a form type Ctrl+W (for write).
   
  When you export a form you take the form you see in front of you and write
  it  to  a disk file in a standard format the  word  processors  and  other
  packages can read.  All special control codes that EZ-Forms Executive uses
  are removed as the file is written.  To access this function use Ctrl+W.
   
  You  will  be  given the option of exporting the entire form or  just  the
  marked  area.   This  is referring to a section of text you may of  marked
  using the block operations  (Alt+S and Alt+E).   Most of the time you will
  want to work with the entire form.

  Many word processors can't handle character graphics like       and .
  Because of this EZ-Forms Executive  provides a  translation  capability to
  translate these characters into normal characters that somewhat look  like
  the character graphics symbol.   Example:  becomes a + after translation.
 
#21301#
   
  To import an ASCII file press Ctrl+R (for read).
   
  Importing means reading a standard text file off disk into your form.  Any
  strange  characters  like    etc.  will be automatically  translated  to
  spaces before  it  is inserted into your form.   Many word processors  put
  these strange  characters  into the file to keep track of paragraphs,  new 
  lines, etc.
   
  The current cursor location is used as the starting point to read the file
  into.  If you have the cursor at line 2 and column 2,  then the file  will
  be read into your form starting at this location.  The second line will be
  read into line 3 and column 2.
 
#21400#

  To print a form type Ctrl+P.
   
  EZ-Forms Executive  allows  you  to print your form  while  still  in  the
  editor.  This capability may not be too obvious.   To print your form  you
  press Ctrl+P.   A  menu will appear giving you several options on  how  to
  print the form you see in front of you.   While the print menu is  visible
  press F1 for help on the print options.
   
  To  make  the print options a permanent part of your form you  must  first
  select the I option to install them in the form header and then  save  the
  form to disk.  Until you update the form on your disk, it will insist that
  it doesn't know your preferences in print style.

  EZ-Forms Executive  supports many different printers.  The capabilities of
  each  differ.   To get the most out of EZ-Forms Executive you  must  first
  define your printer type.  This is done from Install off the main EZ-Forms
  Executive menu.   Support  is also provided to allow you to customize  the
  printer drivers to better fit your needs.
#21500#
  Format for a basic formula:    (MANY expanded functions are covered on the
                                  following screens!)
  *******   Basic format   ******
  Destination = Source1 + Source2

   L24C72~6.2=L12C5~5+L12C41~6
               Width of cell 2 (6 char wide) can be 1-15
               Separator between cell and width designator
             Source 2 Column (column 41)
           Source 2 Line (line 12) -- may be K for constant
            Operator (Only + - * / or range addition : )
           Width of cell 1 (5 characters wide) can be 1-15
           Separator between cell and its' width designator
          Source 1 Column (column 5)
        Source 1 line (line 12)
        Separator for formula, an = must be there!
        Number of digits after decimal point, 0 to 9
        A period to separate the width from decimals
        Number of digits in result, can be 1-15 (digits+dec = 15 MAX)
        Separator for cells!
      Destination column (column 72)
    Destination line (line 24)
#21501#
  There isn't any room for deviation in the formula.   Each formula is  laid
  out  by  line & column for the destination with field width and number  of
  decimals, an =,  then 1st number with field width,  operator (+-/*),  then
  line and column for the 2nd number with field width.

  Optional zero suppression:  Use a Z as the first character in a formula to
  prevent a zero result (i.e. 0.00) from showing up in the destination area.
  This is useful in areas which don't have inputs yet and 0's aren't wanted.

  Constants may be  used in the formula also.   Any source can be  specified
  as  a  constant  by using K followed by the actual  constant  value.   For
  example:  L24C72~6.2=L12C5~5+K12.2  where  K12.2  is  the constant.   This
  formula would first retrieve the number stored at L12C5 in your form,  add
  12.2 to it,  and  then store it at L24C72 with a total width of  6  digits
  -- the right two being after a decimal point (123.45 for example).
   
  General directions:  1. Press Esc to return. 
                       2. The master form you want to work with must  be  on
                          the screen (use create or edit from main menu). 
                       3. To  edit a formula,  highlight formula  and  press
                          enter.
                       4. Press Enter when you are done editing a formula. 
#21502#
   
  To edit a formula:  1. Call up the math menu with Ctrl+U.
                      2. Press M for modify math formulas. 
                      3. Select formula with cursor keys and press enter.
                      4. Edit text using cursor keys and Insert/Delete. 
                      5. Press enter when you are done editing that formula. 
  Error Checking
  
  A simple check is made on each math formula as you enter it.   This  check
  catches only syntax errors.  A  second  check  is made  when  you  use the
  formulas in  calculations.   This check is very detailed and should  catch
  all problems.   EZ-Forms Executive will flag  the  first formula in  error
  and abort the rest of the calculations.   After the calculations have been
  done,  you  will  be notified of the error found.   After  correcting  the
  error,  you should run thru the calculations again to see if there are any
  further errors.  You should  ensure  all portions of the math  are correct
  in your master  form before saving it for future use.

  See the sample master forms MATHINFO, MATHDEMO, and MATHINVC in that order
  for more information on using math.

#21503#
                          FINANCIAL FUNCTIONS
                          
  Basic Information:
  Interest is in percent -- example 11.5 for 11.5 percent.
  Term is in years -- example 10.5 for 10 years 6 months.
  Payment, future value, present value, etc. is in dollars.

  @NPV(Interest,Range Start,Range Stop)  Net present value of a series of
                                         future cash flows.

  @PMT(Principal,Interest,Term)          Mortgage payment per period.

  @PV(Payment,Interest,Term)             Present value of ordinary annuity.

  @FV(Payment,Interest,Term)             Future value of ordinary annuity.

  @RATE(Future Value,Present Value,Term) Periodic rate needed to produce
                                         a future value.

  @TERM(Payment,Interest,Future Value)   The number of payment periods
                                         required for an annuity to grow to
                                         a future value.
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                          MORE FINANCIAL FUNCTIONS
                          

  @CTERM(Int,Future Value,Present Value) The number of compounding periods
                                         required for a present value to
                                         future value.
  @IRR(Interest Guess,Initial Payment,Range Start,Range Stop)  Internal Rate
                                                               of Return.

  @SYD(Cost,Salvage Value,Life,Period)   The depreciation for the specified
                                         period, using the "Sum Of The Years
                                         Digits" method.

  @SLN(Cost,Salvage Value,Life)          The "Straight-line" depreciation
                                         for one period.

  @DDB(Cost,Salvage Value,Life,Period)   The depreciation for the specified
                                         period, using the "Double Declining
                                         Balance" method.
#21505#
                          MATHMATICAL FUNCTIONS
                          

  @ABS(x)        The absolute value of number x.

  @DIFF(x,y)     The percent difference between x and y.

  @SQRT(x)       The square root of x.

  @SQR(x)        The square of x.

  @EXP(x)        This function returns the number (appx 2.718282) raised
                 to the xth power.

  @LN(x)         The natural log of x.

  @LOG(x)        The log base 10 of x.

  @POW(x,y)      The number x raised to the yth power.

  @ROOT(x,y)     The y root of x, number x raised to the 1/y th power.
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                          MORE MATHMATICAL FUNCTIONS
                          

  @SIN(x)        The SINE of x.  *** x is in degrees for these functions ***

  @COS(x)        The COSINE of x.

  @TAN(x)        The Tangent of x.

  @ASIN(x)       The ARC SINE of x.

  @ACOS(x)       The ARC COSINE of x.

  @ATAN(x)       The ARC TANGENT of x.

  @ATAN2(x,y)    The ARC TANGENT of y/x.
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                               MORE FUNCTIONS
                               

  @AVG(Start Range,Stop Range)    The average of the numbers within the
                                  defined range.

  @MAX(Start Range,Stop Range)    The maximum number found within the
                                  defined range.

  @MIN(Start Range,Stop Range)    The minimum number found within the
                                  defined range.

  @STD(Start Range,Stop Range)    The standard deviation of the numbers
                                  within the defined range.

  @COUNT(Start Range,Stop Range)  The number of entries with the defined
                                  range which are non-blank.

  @SUM(Start Range,Stop Range)    The Sum of the numbers found within
                                  the defined range.

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  @VAR(Start Range,Stop Range)    The statical variance of the numbers
                                  found within the defined range.

  @SAVG(Comparison String Location,Start Range of Strings,
        Start Range of Numbers,End Range of Numbers)

  The average of the numbers found in the range number list which has a
  corresponding string within the string list which is equal to the
  comparison string.

  @SCOUNT(Comparison String Location,Start Range of Strings,
          Start Range of Numbers,End Range of Numbers)

  The quanity of non_blank entries within the number range which has a
  corresponding string within the string list which is equal to the
  comparison string.
#21509#

  @SMAX(Comparison String Location,Start Range of Strings,
        Start Range of Numbers,End Range of Numbers)

  The maximum number found within the range number list which has a
  corresponding string within the string list which is equal to the
  comparison string.

  @SMIN(Comparison String Location,Start Range of Strings,
        Start Range of Numbers,End Range of Numbers)

  The minimum number found within the range number list which has a
  corresponding string within the string list which is equal to the
  comparison string.

  @SSTD(Comparison String Location,Start Range of Strings,
        Start Range of Numbers,End Range of Numbers)

  The standard deviation of the numbers within the range number list which
  has a corresponding string within the string list which is equal to the
  comparison string.

#21510#
  @SSUM(Comparison String Location,Start Range of Strings,
        Start Range of Numbers,End Range of Numbers)

  The sum of the numbers found within the range number list which has a
  corresponding string within the string list which is equal to the
  comparison string.

  @SVAR(Comparison String Location,Start Range of Strings,
        Start Range of Numbers,End Range of Numbers)

  The variance of the numbers found within the range number list which has a
  corresponding string within the string list which is equal to the
  comparison string.

  Example of the @S functions:
                                  String      Number 
                                  Range       Range
                                  1111111111222222222233333333334
                         1234567890123456789012345678901234567890

                         1         Dick         12
                         2         Sam          14
#21511#

                         3         Harry        17
                         4         Sam          22
                         5         Sam          24
                         6         Susan
                         7         Dick         30
                         8         Susan        25
                         9
                        10
                        11         The average for Sam   is = 20.0
                        12 
                        13         The Sum for Sam   is     = 60.0
                        14
                        15         The Sum for Susan is   = 25.0
                        16
                        17         The Average for Susan  = 12.5
                        18
                        19         The Count for Susan    = 1.0
                        20
                        21         The Count for Dick     = 2.0

#21512#

  The formulas used to generate the outputs would be as follows:


  L11C36~4.1=@SSUM(L11C27~5,L1C11~5,L1C24~2,L8C24~2)

  L13C36~4.1=@SSUM(L13C23~5,L1C11~5,L1C24~2,L8C24~2)

  L15C36~4.1=@SSUM(L15C23~5,L1C11~5,L1C24~2,L8C24~2)

  L17C36~4.1=@SAVG(L17C27~5,L1C11~5,L1C24~2,L8C24~2)

  L19C36~4.1=@SCOUNT(L19C25~5,L1C11~5,L1C24~2,L8C24~2)

  L21C36~4.1=@SCOUNT(L21C25~5,L1C11~5,L1C24~2,L8C24~2)

#21513#

  This is the location of the reference string for comparision against each
  of the strings within the string range.

                      
                   
  L11C36~4.1=@SSUM(L11C27~5,L1C11~5,L1C24~2,L8C24~2)
                            
                               
                 This identifies the beginning string range location and
                 with the information from the beginning and ending Number
                 range locations the ending string range location can be
                 determined.
                        


  The direction of the number ranges can be vertical or horizontal but the
  string range will have the same direction and have the same number of
  entries.
#21514#

  The Pi constant is supported.

  Example 1 :  ACC1=PI  will store the value of Pi in ACC1
  Example 2 :  ACC1=K2*PI  will store 2 times the value of Pi in ACC1


  @ACCZ(x,y)     To initialize the Accumulators to zero. 'x' is the starting
                 Accumulator number and 'y' is the ending Accumulator
                 number.  This function returns a zero value so the best way
                 to format the formula is as follows:

                 ACCx=@ACCZ(x,y)  'x' and 'y' can be locations within the
                 form, another accumulator or a constant.  The valid ranges
                 for 'x' and 'y' are between 1 and 100.

                 To initialize the Accumulators with a @ACCI(i,x,y) value
                 other than zero. 'i' is the value that the Accumulators
                 will be initialized to and 'x' and 'y' are the same as
                 described as above.
#21515#

  @RND(x,y)      To round a number designated for an accumulator or a
                 location within the form.  'x' is the number that is to be
                 rounded and 'y' is the rounding factor.  The valid ranges
                 for 'y' are between -9 and 9 including 0.

                 Examples:

                 ACC1=@RND(K138.578,K2)  yields ACC1 to equal 138.580
                 ACC1=@RND(K138.578,K1)  yields ACC1 to equal 138.600
                 ACC1=@RND(K138.578,K0)  yields ACC1 to equal 138.000
                 ACC1=@RND(K138.578,K-1)  yields ACC1 to equal 130.000
                 ACC1=@RND(K138.578,K-2)  yields ACC1 to equal 100.000

#21516#
                            SPECIFICS ON USE
                            

  Example formulas:

  L6C2~11.2=@PMT(K50000,K10,K30)     Calculate the payment for $50,000 at
                                     10% for 30 years.  Place result at
  (Answer is $438.79 per month       line 6 column 2 using a format of
  for 30 years to pay back loan)     11 digits, with 2 of them after the
                                     decimal point.

  L10C2~15.5=@SQRT(L9C2~15)          Calculate the square root of the 15
                                     digit number located at line 9 column
  (Answer will depend on the         2.  Place the result at line 10 column
  number located at L9C2)            2 using a format of 15 digits, 5 of
                                     which are to the right of the decimal
                                     point.

  The math operations allow  you to specify the source(s) as  either  a cell
  location using the line-column notation or a constant using a K preceeding
  a number.
#21600#
 
  Fields allow you to "jump" between data entry areas in the completed  form
  and to protect areas of a completed form which don't contain any  text.  A
  special character, the tilde ~, is used to allow this. 
   
  In the master form use the ~ key (Yes, it really is on your keyboard.), to
  fill all the areas where you don't want someone to be able to type in  the
  completed form. You can fill areas by hand with the ~ key or use the block
  operations to accomplish it.  To use the block operations to  simplify the
  job, first mark a block with Alt+S and Alt+E.   You can then use Ctrl+A to
  add  field  markers  or  Ctrl+E  to  erase field  markers  in  the  marked
  area.   Don't forget you can use F3 and F4  to  insert  and  delete  field
  markers for the entire form.

  Once you have field markers set up in the master form, save it and call it
  up under the FillOut a master form option.   The Tab key will allow you to
  "jump" between the unprotected areas/fields in the  completed  form.   You
  will notice ~s  don't show up in the completed form but really  do prevent
  you from typing in certain areas of the form.
   
  Note: The ~s won't affect printing or exporting a form.  Use them  freely.
        Use F3 to show what is unprotected in a completed form.
#21700#

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