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Microsoft Windows and WordPerfect 5.1 |
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WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS
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Solutions: There are three major versions of Microsoft Windows that WordPerfect customers currently use--Windows 286, Windows 386, and Windows 3.0. Windows is simply a DOS shell (similar to the WordPerfect Office Shell) that allows you to start programs with the click of a mouse. Windows is popular because it breaks the 640K memory barrier. Windows programs are WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). Windows programs can easily share information, and the program screens can be sized into little windows, allowing several programs to operate and be seen on the screen at the same time. In order for a program to be fully supported by Windows, it must be specifically written for windows. The anticipated version of WordPerfect for Windows should be released soon. DOS programs can be run under Windows the same as programs not created by WordPerfect Corporation can be run under Office. In Office, information must be set up for a program to work properly. Similarly, information must be set up in Windows for a program to execute properly. The information for a DOS program to run under Windows is kept in a .PIF file. The filenames of the .PIF that ship with WP5.1 are listed below: WP51-286.PIF - for use with Windows 286 WP51-386.PIF - for use with Windows 386 WIN30-WP.PIF - for Windows version 3.0 Automatic Setup for Windows 3.0 When Windows is installed, it asks the user if they would like Windows to scan their hard drive for programs. If the customer says yes, Windows will set up WordPerfect automatically. To set up WordPerfect for Windows automatically, the customer should double click on the Non-Windows Programs folder, and then double click on WordPerfect. Semi-Automatic Setup For Windows 3.0 1. Double click on a folder (usually Non-Windows Programs). 2. Click on File. 3. Click on New. 4. Make sure that the circle next to Program Item has a bullet in it. If not, click in the circle to put the bullet there. 5. Click on OK. 6. Type WordPerfect for the Description. 7. Type in C:\WP51\WIN30-WP.PIF for the command line. (Note: WIN30-WP.PIF is for Windows 3.0. If the user has Windows 286 or 386, type in the appropriate .PIF file name). 8. Click on OK. The user is now ready to double click on WordPerfect to start the program. Manual Setup for Windows 3.0, Windows 286 and 386 A customer can create their own .PIF file for use with WordPerfect. This has many advantages because a user can specify startup options, the amount of memory WordPerfect should use, etc. To create a custom .PIF file for Windows 3.0, do the following: 1. Double click on the Accessories folder. 2. Double click on Pif Editor. 3. Move from item to item by clicking on the item with the mouse. To mark or unmark a circle or box, click on it with the mouse. (Note: If a customer has a serial mouse, mark the port that the mouse is connected to. Startup options may be placed on the Optional Parameters line (i.e., /NC and/or /NK). Also, if expanded memory is desired, type -1 for KB Limit on the XMS Memory line. 4. Click on File. 5. Click on Save. 6. Type in a name for the .PIF file (such as C:\WP51\WP.PIF) and press Enter. 7. Follow the instructions for Semi-Automatic Setup. To create a custom .PIF file for Windows 286 or 386 1. Double click on PIFEDIT.EXE. 2. Fill in custom information on the Windows screen by selecting from the settings listed below: NOTE: The underline characters are the same characters underlined on the Windows screen. a. Program Filename: c:\WP51\WP.PIF. b. Window Title: WordPerfect c. Optional Parameters: d. Start-up Directory: e. Video Mode: Text Graphics/Multiple Text f. Memory Requirements: KB Required g. XMS Memory: KB Required KM Limit h. Directly Modifies: COM 1 COM 3 Keyboard COM 2 COM 4 i. No screen Exchange Prevent Program Switch j. Close Window on Exit k. Reserve Shortcut |
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