
                     POINT & SHOOT QUICK INDEX
                     -------------------------


                     A) GENERAL PROGRAM USE  #2

                     B) MAIN MENU COMMANDS   #7

                     C) FILE COMMANDS        #14

                     D) SETUP                #25

                     E) TREE COMMANDS        #27






                        GENERAL PROGRAM USE
                        -------------------

   When  Point  & Shoot is run (by typing PS from the DOS  prompt  or
   from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file), the main program screen will appear.
   The  top line of the screen displays the name and version  of  the
   program  a  copyright notice and the current date and  time.   The
   center  portion of the screen displays the current menu title  and
   user  defined  menu entries.   The bottom section  of  the  screen
   displays the command menus with an explanatory line.

   At any time during the operation of the program, you may press the
   [Alt-C] key combination to activate an on-screen calculator.   The
   [Esc]  key will return you to the program at the point from  which
   you started the calculator.  Another "always available" command is
   the [Alt-S] command which displays the current space statistics of
   your  hard  disk and other program option  settings.   Again,  the
   [Esc]  key  will return you to the point at which  the  statistics
   screen  was  activated.   [Alt-P] displays  a  detailed  copyright
   notice  and  [Alt-H]  displays help  information.   When  you  use
   [Alt-H],  the first screen to appear is a quick index for the help
   system.   You may jump to a section of the help file  by  pressing
   the appropriate hilited letter.  You may always return to the help
   index by pressing [Home].  Finally,  [Alt-D] provides quick access
   to  the  DOS  prompt.   The current directory  will  be  whichever
   directory  was  currenty  in use by the File portion  of  Point  &
   Shoot.   From  the  DOS prompt,  you may enter  any  DOS  command.
   [F1-F10] will recall the last 10 commands entered.   [Esc] returns
   to Point & Shoot.

   Most  of  the program functions are executed through the  list  of
   commands shown in the bottom area of the screen.   The [space]  or
   [BackSpace]  keys  may be used to highlight the  desired  command.
   The one line description of the command shown on the last line  of
   the  screen  will  change appropriately.  To execute  any  of  the
   functions,  press  the first letter of the command.   The  command
   corresponding to the selected letter will be immediately executed

   Some commands will move to another command list.   The name of the
   current  command list is always shown on the upper left corner  of
   the command list box.   You may move to a previous command list by
   pressing the [Esc] key.  Each command list also has a QUIT command
   which will move to the previous command list.

   Occasionally,  you  will  be presented with  a  vertical  list  of
   choices  for  some program function options.   Select  from  these
   lists  by  pressing the up or down arrow keys and  press  [return]
   when the desired option is highlighted.   If the first letters  of
   the  options  are  shown in bold characters,  you  may  press  the
   corresponding  letter  to make a selection.   You  may  optionally
   press the [Esc] key to abort the selection process.   In  general,
   the [Esc] key serves to abort any operation or selection.

   To  quit  the program and return to the  operating  system,  press
   [Esc] or select QUIT from the Main Menu command list.

   At  many points in the program, you will be entering  or  changing
   information  on the screen.   The procedure is generally the  same
   and  is outlined here.   Differences that occur in this  procedure
   are   covered   in  the  appropriate  detail  sections   of   this
   documentation.

   When  entering  or updating data screens (in  menu  operations  or
   setup),  a flashing "*" will appear on the data screen to indicate
   where your information is to be entered.   A cursor will also show
   the  current position within a data field.   (Data fields are  the
   highlighted  areas of the screen).   Some or all of the  following
   commands will be available for data entry:

        [left/right arrow]:  Moves the cursor within the current
                             field.  If the cursor is at the first
                             position within a field, then the
                             previous field will be selected.  If the
                             cursor is at the last position within a
                             field, then the next field will be
                             selected.

        [ctrl-left/right]:   Moves the cursor to the first position
                             or last character of the field.

        [up/down arrow]:     Select the previous or next data field
                             for editing.

        [F3]:                Same as left or down arrow for previous
                             field.

        [F4]:                Same as right or down arrow for next
                             field

        [Enter/return]:      Same as right or down arrow for next
                             field.

        [Esc]:               Aborts changes made to the data screen
                             completes enter/update action.

        [F10]:               Accepts changes made to the data screen
                             completes enter/update action.



                        MAIN MENU COMMANDS
                        ------------------

   Most  of  the Main Menu commands are used to manipulate  the  user
   defined  program  menus.   User  menus  consist  of  menu  titles,
   commands that you wish to execute,  and the subdirectory path from
   which to execute the command.   The menus entries are created  and
   modified with the ADD and CHANGE commands described below.   Up to
   30 menu entries may be defined for Point & Shoot.   Each of  these
   menu entries may contain up to 10 more submenu entries.  Following
   is a description of each of the Main Menu commands.


   ADD

   Used to add new menu entries into Point & Shoot.   When you select
   ADD, a hilite bar will appear in the center portion of the screen.
   Use  the arrow keys to select a position for your new  menu  entry
   (don't worry,  you can move it later).   When the desired position
   is  hilited,  press [return].   The MENU DETAIL data  screen  will
   appear.  The following data fields are available:

        MENU ENTRY TITLE:    This is the name (up to 20 characters)
                             that will appear on the main screen.
                             The first menu title line defines the
                             main entry.  The remaining 10 lines are
                             for submenu entry definition.  You must
                             enter a title in the first line, but the
                             rest may be blank.  If you choose to
                             enter submenu titles, it is best to use
                             a different starting letter for each
                             title so that you may select them by
                             using the letter only.

        COMMAND TO EXECUTE:  The command you enter here will be
                             executed when you select this menu entry
                             on the main screen.  If you leave the
                             first command blank and define some of
                             the submenu commands, the submenu will
                             will be invoked when you select the
                             corresponding menu entry.  Several
                             commands (up to 50 characters) may be
                             entered on one line by separating each
                             command with the vertical bar |.  A }
                             symbol forces prompting for parameters.
                             If you place the carat symbol ^ in the
                             command string, Point & Shoot will
                             not resume after command execution.


                             IMPORTANT

        If you specify a batch file as the command to execute, the
        last line of that batch file must be  "PS"  so that Point &
        Shoot will resume after the command is complete.


        CURRENT MENU PATH:   As you move through each of the menu
                             title or command fields, the path for
                             the current menu line will appear in
                             this field.  With Point & Shoot, you
                             have the option of specifying different
                             paths for each command in the menu
                             entry.  If you do not specify any paths,
                             the root directory will be used.  If
                             you do not specify a path for a submenu
                             entry, the path specified for the main
                             entry will be used.  The [F7] key will
                             display a graphic directory tree from
                             which you may select the appropriate
                             path.

   Two  additional commands are used during the ADD  function.   [F5]
   allows you to delete one of the menu entry lines,  and [F6] allows
   you  to switch two lines.   When you have finished  entering  your
   menu entry,  [F10] will save the entry and return to the main menu
   screen.  [Esc] will abort all changes.


   CHANGE

   Used  to  change the specifications for an  existing  menu  entry.
   When  you select CHANGE,  a hilite will appear on the  first  menu
   entry.   Use the arrow keys and [return] to select the menu  entry
   you wish to change.  The MENU DETAIL data screen will then appear.
   Editing of this screen is the same as for the ADD command.


   DELETE

   Used to delete an existing menu entry.  When you select DELETE,  a
   hilite  will appear on the first menu entry.   Use the arrow  keys
   and  [return] to select the menu entry you wish to delete.   [Esc]
   will abort the process.


   EXCHANGE

   Used  to  exchange  two existing menu entries.   When  you  select
   EXCHANGE,  a hilite will appear on the first menu entry.   Use the
   arrow  keys  and [return] to select the first menu entry  for  the
   exchange operation.  A flashing arrow will mark your spot.   Next,
   use  the arrow keys and [return] to select the second  menu  entry
   for the exchange.  [Esc] will abort the process.


   FILE

   Moves to the FILE COMMANDS described later.


   MOVE

   Used to move an existing menu entry to a new location.   When  you
   select  MOVE,  a hilite will appear on the first menu entry.   Use
   the arrow keys and [return] to select the menu entry that you wish
   to move.   A flashing arrow will mark your spot.   Next,  use  the
   arrow  keys and [return] to select the new location for  the  menu
   entry.  [Esc] will abort the process.


   SETUP

   Moves to the program setup data screen described later.


   TREE

   Moves to the TREE COMMANDS described later.











                           FILE COMMANDS
                           -------------

   IMPORTANT:  YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SELECT ORIGIN AND TARGET DIRECTORIES
   BEFORE  USING FILE COMMANDS!!!   IF YOU CHANGE FLOPPY  DISKS,  YOU
   MUST  USE  THE ORIGIN OR TARGET COMMAND IN THE  TREE  COMMANDS  TO
   RE-LOG THE DISK, OTHERWISE THE FILE DISPLAY WILL BE INCORRECT.

   The file commands in Point & Shoot provide a comprehensive set  of
   functions  for file manipulation.   When you select FILE from  the
   main menu,  a dual display screen will appear.   The left half  of
   the  screen  displays a list of files and the right  half  of  the
   screen displays the subdirectories on your hard disk.  If no files
   are found, a NO FILES FOUND message will be displayed.

   The FILE and TREE commands work in concert.   The file list  shown
   is  always for the directory (or floppy disk) marked on  the  tree
   with an "O"  denoting Origin.  File commands generally operate  on
   the currently hilited file.  Some commands like Copy will also use
   the directory (or floppy disk) marked with a "T" for Target.   You
   may  move between the FILE and TREE sides of the screen  with  the
   right  and left arrow keys.   Additional commands  available  with
   FILE that are not shown on the menu are:

        [return]:  Tags/untags the currently hilited file for use
                   with the BLOCK command.

        [+ or -]:  Tags/untags all files for use with BLOCK command.

        [^PgDn]:   Tags current file and moves cursor down.

        [up/down arrow], [PgUp], [PgDn], [Home], [End]:  Moves the
                   hilite bar throughout the file display.


   ATTRIBUTES

   Used  to  change the attributes or date of the  currently  hilited
   file.  Choices include Read-only, Hidden, System, and Archive.   A
   pop-up  list  will appear from which you may examine  the  current
   attribute settings or change to new attributes.   [Esc] will leave
   the attributes unchanged.

   BLOCK

   Used  to  perform a Copy,  Delete, Move or Rename operation  on  a
   group of files.   When you select BLOCK, a new menu will appear on
   the bottom of the screen.   The command options will be  displayed
   along with the number of tagged files and the total size in  bytes
   of  the  tagged files.   When you have tagged the  desired  files,
   press the appropriate command letter and the operation will begin.
   Files will be untagged after each operation is completed.   If all
   files  are  Deleted or Moved,  then execution  will  automatically
   return to the FILE COMMANDS menu, otherwise,  you must press [Esc]
   or [right arrow] when you are finished with the BLOCK commands.


   COPY

   Used to copy the currently hilited file from the ORIGIN  directory
   to the TARGET directory.  If the ORIGIN and TARGET directories are
   the  same,  then you will be prompted for a new  file  name.   The
   result  is  a file duplication in the ORIGIN  directory.   If  the
   selected  file exists in the TARGET directory and DUP CHECKS  (see
   OPTIONS) is on,  then you will be asked if it is ok to replace the
   existing file.   If DUP CHECKS is off, then the existing file will
   be erased without asking.


   DELETE

   Used to delete the currently hilited file.    You will be asked if
   it is ok to delete the file before the deletion takes place.


   EDIT

   When you select EDIT, the external text file editor "PASE.EXE" will be
   automatically executed and will load your file.  You may edit other
   files while in the editor.  Complete documentation for the editor can
   be found in the file "PASEDOC.TXT" on the distribution disk.


   FILTER

   Used  to  filter  the file search in the  ORIGIN  directory.   The
   default is  "*.*"  which will find all files.  File filter strings
   are  the  same as used in DOS (see your DOS manual  for  details).
   When  you select FILTER,  the cursor will jump to the top  of  the
   screen  where  FILTER appears.   You may then edit the  string  to
   match the files of interest.


   GLOBAL

   Used  to  search  your entire hard disk  for  files  matching  the
   current  file filter.   After you have used the FILTER command  to
   select  the  appropriate files,  use GLOBAL to search  the  entire
   disk.  When a matching file(s) is found, you will be given several
   options:

        D)elete:    Deletes the currently hilited file.  If the
                    deleted file was the only file left in the
                    current list, the global search will continue.
                    YOU WILL NOT BE PROMPTED BEFORE THE DELETION!!!

        N)ext Dir:  Skips the current directory and continues with
                    the global search.

        [Esc]:      Stops the global search and stays in the current
                    directory.

   All of the file list commands (arrows, [PgUp], [PgDn],  [Home] and
   [End]  will operate when global search has paused in a  directory.
   A  current count of files found and deleted will be  displayed  in
   the  bottom portion of the screen.   The ORIGIN directory will  be
   hilited on the directory tree as the global search proceeds.


   HEX

   Used to edit any file in Hex/Ascii mode.  When you select HEX, the
   first  256 bytes of the currently hilited file will be  read  into
   memory  and  the HEX screen will appear.   The left  side  of  the
   screen  displays the file in Hex code and the right side  displays
   the Ascii equivalent.  Commands included in HEX are:

        [F1]:         Rereads the current 256 bytes from disk

        [F2]:         Saves the current 256 bytes to disk

        [F3]:         Jumps to the Hex side of the screen

        [F4]:         Jumps to the Ascii side of the screen

        [F10], [Esc]  Quits the Hex/Ascii editing session

   The [PgUp], [PgDn], [Home] and [End]] keys work as expected.


   MOVE

   Used to move the currently hilited file from the ORIGIN  directory
   to  the  TARGET directory.   If the selected file  exists  in  the
   TARGET directory and DUP CHECKS (see OPTIONS) is on, then you will
   be asked if it is ok to replace the existing file.   If DUP CHECKS
   is off, then the existing file will be erased without asking.   If
   you  think  you  have lost a file after using  move,  check  which
   directory is set as TARGET, then look there for your file.


   NEWFILE

   Used  to create a new empty file.   When you select  NEWFILE,  you
   will be prompted for a file name.  If the name you select is  that
   of an existing file, the operation will abort.


   OPTIONS

   Used  to  select certain options for FILE commands  including  the
   floppy drives used on your system and whether you want the program
   to prompt you on duplicate files during COPY and MOVE operations.


   PRINT

   Used to print the text files the file list.  If printing the  file
   list, you may select an expanded list including filename, size and
   date, or a filename only list.  Print Text File prints the file as
   is.   HP Laser 2 Column prints the file in a double column  format
   on HP LaserJet printers.   80 characters per line and 60 lines per
   page are used.  Use a word processor to format text files  if they
   do not appear as desired.


   RENAME

   Used to change the name of the currently hilited file.   When  you
   select  RENAME,  the  cursor jumps to the name  of  the  currently
   hilited file.  You may then enter a new name for the file.


   SORT

   Used to set the file list sort to Date, Extension, Name and Size.


   TREE

   Jumps to the TREE commands (same as right-arrow)


   VIEW

   Used to view the currently hilited file. VIEW commands include:

       [F1]:  Toggles filtering of characters of Ascii 128 or higher.
              These characters are shown as their lower Ascii values.

       [F2]:  Toggles the display of printable characters only.


   XECUTE

   Executes the currently hilited file in memory (.COM or .EXE only).
   DO NOT EXECUTE MEMORY RESIDENT PROGRAMS!!!













                               SETUP
                               -----


   The SETUP command is used to establish the configuration for Point
   &  Shoot.   In  SETUP,  you can select program  colors  and  other
   defaults.

   DATA FIELDS

        BEEPER ON?:    If "Y", the computer's beeper will sound
                       on errors and other places within the
                       program.  Set this to "N" if the sound
                       drives you crazy.

        CHIME?:        If "Y", the computer's beeper will sound
                       whenever the time reaches the hour mark.

        EDITOR BAKS?:  If "Y", when you edit a file with the
                       Point & Shoot Editor (via the File Edit command,
                       the editor will make backups (.BAK files) if
                       you save a file while editing.  Otherwise, no
                       backups will be made.

        MENU NAME:     This name will appear on the main program
                       screen and is stricly for aesthetic purposes.

        NORMAL TEXT:   The color (from a list) in which all
                       normal text will appear.  Normal text is
                       used in all areas that do not demand the
                       user's attention.

        BOLD TEXT:     The color (from a list) in which all
                       bold text will appear.  Bold text is
                       used in all areas that demand the user's
                       attention.




                          TREE COMMANDS
                          -------------

   IMPORTANT:  YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SELECT ORIGIN AND TARGET DIRECTORIES
   BEFORE  USING FILE COMMANDS!!!   IF YOU CHANGE FLOPPY  DISKS,  YOU
   MUST  USE  THE ORIGIN OR TARGET COMMAND IN THE  TREE  COMMANDS  TO
   RE-LOG THE DISK, OTHERWISE THE FILE DISPLAY WILL BE INCORRECT.

   The tree commands in Point & Shoot provide a comprehensive set  of
   functions  for  subdirectory manipulation.  When you  select  TREE
   from the main menu,  a dual display screen will appear.   The left
   half of the screen displays a list of files and the right half  of
   the screen displays the subdirectories on your hard disk.

   The FILE and TREE commands work in concert.   The file list  shown
   is  always for the directory (or floppy disk) marked on  the  tree
   with an "O"  denoting Origin.   You may move between the FILE  and
   TREE sides of the screen with the right and left arrow keys.   The
   [return]  key will select the currently hilited directory  as  the
   ORIGIN.


   COLLECT

   Used to reread the directory names from the hard disk.  Usually it
   is  not necessary to use this command.   However,  if you make  or
   remove a directory while in DOS,  the Point & Shoot will not  know
   that the directory structure has changed unless you use COLLECT.


   DELETE

   Deletes  the  currently hilited directory.   You  may  not  remove
   directories  that  have child directories or  those  that  contain
   files.  No prompting occurs before the directory is deleted.


   FILE

   Jumps to the FILE commands (same as left-arrow).


   GOTO

   Immediately  exits Point & Shoot and moves to the  directory  that
   was hilited.


   HIDE

   Hides  the  currently hilited directory.   The directory  will  be
   marked with an asterisk "*"  to show that it is hidden.   Point  &
   Shoot can find these hidden directories,  but they will be  hidden
   from the DOS DIR command.


   MAKE

   Used  to  make  a new directory following  the  currently  hilited
   directory.  When you select MAKE, you will be prompted for the new
   directory  name.   Directory  names are the same  format  as  file
   names.   You may have to use SORT after this command to  show  the
   directories in correct sorted order.


   ORIGIN

   Selects  the  currently hilited directory as the ORIGIN  for  FILE
   commands.  [Enter] will serve the same purpose as ORIGIN.


   PRINT

   Used to print the directory tree, optionally with a list of  files
   after each directory.


   TARGET

   Selects  the  currently hilited directory as the TARGET  for  FILE
   commands.


   UNHIDE

   Unhides a previously hidden directory.


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