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F11 - Finger 11 - V1.5
Copyright 1995-1996 Berthold Daum.
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View this file in NOTEPAD with WORD WRAP switched on.
You can also transfer to your S3a and view it with WORD or F11.
Contact information
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Berthold Daum
lichtbild pty ltd
21 Margate St.
LPO Box 6011
Cromer, Vic 3193
Australia
CompuServe 100026,3365
INTERNET: 100026.3365@compuserve.com
HomePage: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/lichtbild
fax: +61-3-9584 9638
Program Description
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F11 is a typing aid for the PSION S3a WORD and DATA.
F11 has four different frontends:
-- F11 for WORD. The default file extension is .WRD .
-- F11t for text. The default file extension is .TXT .
-- F11o for OPL. The default file extension is .OPL .
-- F11d for DATA. The default file extension is .DBF.
F11 provides the following functions:
-- automatic insertion of blanks after characters such as .!?,.:
-- automatic conversion of lower case to upper case after characters such as .!?,.:
-- automatic translation of hyphens into double hyphens or dashes after blank or ENTER
-- insertion of predefined textphrases with or without style from a phrase book.
-- insertion of SPREADSHEETS into documents as tables.
-- insertion of records from database files
-- insertion of current date.
-- context sensitive translation of certain keys into national characters(umlauts)
-- character table for non keyboard characters.
-- FIND-FILE-FUNCTION with file preview.
-- HYPERTEXT functions for hotlinks within and between documents.
Registration
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You can register directly with us.
Send the registration form to us by mail, fax, or email.
The registration fee is AUD 19.95 (Australian Dollar).
On registration you receive a floppy disk with the full
version of F11 and samples of our other software for
PSION S3/S3a (valued at AUD 10.00) absolutely free.
There are also no upgrade fees for future F11 versions for registered users.
PAYMENT:
Cheques must be made payable to an Australian bank
and must be issued in Australian dollar. Some inter-
national money orders (usually via the post office)
are also appropriate. Eurocheques issued in German
Marks (DEM) (to Berthold Daum) are also accepted.
CREDIT CARDS:
We do accept the following credit cards:
American Express, Master Card, Visa.
You must fill out the form provided in this file.
CASH:
Mailing cash is not recommended. However, we can
process payments made in Australian Dollar (AUD),
British pounds(GBP), Deutschmarks (DEM), French Franc (FF),
US-Dollar (USD).
Do not send coins but round up to the next banknote value.
Wrap cash payments in dark paper. We do not accept
responsibility for cash lost in the mail.
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Shipping & Handling Fees (US$): nil
You find the latest F11 versions and out other shareware
in the CompuServe Palmtop forum.
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Entering the registration number:
Start F11. When the banner appears press ENTER. Then type your
name and the registration code.
To continue without registration press ESC when the banner appears.
!!! Unregistered versions of F11 display a reminder each 500 keystrokes !!!
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Other software by lichtbild:
- PicPoc - Paint program. Supports PIC,PCX,GIF and 5 (!) colours.
- PocView - Image viewer. View and print PIC,PCX,GIF. Good for screenshots.
- MusiPoc - Tune editor. Edit, print, and play 1 or 2 voices.
- HyperPoc - Hypercard system. Multimedia authoring.
- ProPoc - Project management. Projects, Tasks, Resources, holidays, ...
- RepPoc - Mail merging and reporting. Merge DATA files with WORD templates.
- PocDoc - Health monitor. Monitor glucose, cholesterol, weight, etc.
- Toolbox - Tools for OPL development. OPL-decompiler, Help-compiler, Memory-spy.
We are on the World Wide Web. For up to date product information visit
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/lichtbild
F11 User Manual
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1 Introduction
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1.1 Installation
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Copy the following files into the \APP\ directory:
F11.opa,
F11t.opa, (optional)
F11o.opa, (optional)
F11d.opa (optional)
Create a directory \APP\F11\ on the same disk
and copy the following files into it:
F11m.opa
F11lan.opa
F11spr.tmp
Create a directory \APP\COMMON\ on the same disk
and copy the following file into it:
About.opa
Create a directory \F11\ on the internal drive
and copy the following files into it:
phrase.wrd
OPLphras.wrd (optional)
Install the following applications to the system screen:
F11.opa,
F11t.opa, (optional)
F11o.opa, (optional)
F11d.opa (optional)
Please see your PSION user manual on how to copy files,
to create directories, and how to install applications to the system screen.
1.2 How to use F11 for WORD
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To edit a text under F11, select a file under the F11 icon or press PSION-N.
You may want to deinstall the WORD icon from the system screen, or to assign
the WORD button to F11.
F11 uses internally the WORD processor to access to files, so a 100%
compatibility to WORD-files is guaranteed.
1.3 How to use F11 for DATA
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To edit a data file under F11, select a file under the F11data icon or press
PSION-N.
You may want to deinstall the DATA icon from the system screen, or to assign
the DATA button to F11.
F11 uses internally the DATA application to access to files, so a 100%
compatibility to DATA-files is guaranteed.
2 Concepts
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2.1 Key Shortcuts
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To access all WORD or DATA functions press the MENU key as usual.
To access the F11 specific functions press Shift-MENU or PSION-TAB followed
by MENU.
To access the WORD or DATA help screens press the HELP key as usual.
To access F11-help press Shift-HELP or PSION-TAB followed by HELP.
To disable or enable F11 during a session press Shift-ESC.
CAPS disables the typing aids temporarily.
ESC inhibits the modification of the following key press.
PSION-ESC undos the last modification.
F11-hotkeys
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Press PSION-TAB to make text insertions:
-- PSION-TAB followed by "+" inserts a spreadsheet file into a WORD document.
-- PSION-TAB followed by "/" inserts the current date
-- PSION-TAB followed by "*" inserts a character from the pop-up character table
-- PSION-TAB followed by one numeric digit (0...9) inserts the phrase with that
number. The phrase is retrieved from the current phrase book and is inserted in
the style of the current paragraph.
Note: Optionally use Space,Space,Digit for the same function.
-- PSION-TAB followed by any other keyword inserts a phrase with that keyword.
The maximum keyword length can be set via PREFERENCES (3 or 8). Shorter keywords
must be closed by ENTER. The phrase is retrieved from the current phrase book.
Note: These keywords must start with a letter.
Optionally use Space,Space,Keyword for the same function.
-- PSION-TAB followed by TAB shows a list of all phrases contained in the current
phrase book. You can select a phrase from this list.
-- PSION-DEL deletes an inserted phrase. This function is only available directly
after the insertion of a phrase.
-- PSION-TAB followed by ENTER starts the FIND-FILE-FUNCTION.
The _ Bring-key _
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The normal way of bringing selected text from another document or application into
WORD or DATA is to invoke the other application, highlight the text, switch back
to the original document, then invoke the Bring function in WORD or DATA.
With F11 this task has been made simpler:
Invoke the other application, highlight the text wanted, press
PSION-Shift-TAB
and F11 will do the rest.
2.2 The _ Phrasebook _
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A phrase book contains several independent phrases ready for insertion into your document.
The predefined phrase book contains only a few examples and should be extended by the user.
An important example phrase is the phrase "Adr" which places an address header for windowed
envelops into a letter. Please modify the senders address in the phrase book.
You can have different phrase books for specific purposes and you can switch phrase books
during editing. Phrase books are stored by default in the F11 folder, but they are normal
WORD documents. However, it is easier to edit phrase books through the PSION-B function of F11.
Phrases have the following syntax:
<<key>>text to insert before cursor<<*>>text to inserd behind cursor<<>>
Note the chevrons (<<,>>) around the key, around the cursor symbol and at the end of the
phrase! (For technical reasons the chevrons are displayed in this document as <<,>>)
The key is a number from 0...9 or any string of 3 (8) or less characters, starting with a
letter from A-Z.
If the key starts with a lower key letter or a numeric digit, the style information from
the phrase book will be discarded and the phrase will be inserted as plain text.
If the key starts with an upper key letter, the phrase will be copied with all style
information provided there are no clashes in style names.
Note: The key length should not exceed the maximum settings under PREFERENCES.
If the cursor placeholder <<>> is omitted, the phrase will be inserted in front of the
cursor.
You can avoid typing in the chevrons by choosing the Insert phrase function, or by using
the following hotkeys:
-- PSION-TAB followed by a valid but not yet existing key.
-- PSION-TAB followed by TAB will prompt you for the key.
Both functions will insert the frame of a new phrase into the phrase book and will
position the cursor ready for entering the text of the phrase.
After making the necessary modifications, press PSION-X to return to the original document.
2.3 The _ Find-File-function _
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This function is used to find files through multiple folders. The search is carried out by
name or by content, and files can be opened or merged into the current document.
This function is invoked via PSION-TAB followed by ENTER or via the F11 MENU.
First specify the base folder, a suitable matching pattern for the file name, and an optional
search string for the file content.
File name: can contain wild cards, e.g. *.WRD.
Search string: any string for which the content of the file shall be searched. Password
protected files, PIC files, and currently open files are not searched for content.
Restrict the search to the current folder, or search through all subfolders.
F11 shows the resulting file list in the left half of the screen. Scroll this list with
the usual cursor keys. A preview of the file content is shown in the right hand side window.
A label shows the type of file:
PIC: PIC-File displayed as image.
DAT: Database file
ODB: OPL data file
SPR: Spreadsheet file
No label: WORD file
TXT: All other files
Password protected WORD- and SPR-files are not displayed, instead the cursor symbol changes
to the lock symbol. Also files that are currently open are not displayed, instead the cursor
changes to a document symbol. In case of an error, the cursor symbol changes to "x".
With DATA and ODB files, use the Diamond or TAB key to position the cursor into the right
hand side window. You can scroll in that window, too. Another Diamond, TAB or ESC returns
the cursor.
-- Use the cursor keys to scroll. The PSION-key accelerates. Any other modifier pressed
in addition will position to the top or the end of the lest.
-- Press a character keys to specify a search string. The window will only display records
that match the search string in field 1. The search string itself is displayed in the top
right corner of the window. Press DEL to shorten the search string or CNTRL-DEL to clear
the search string.
Press ENTER to select a file (or a record). A dialogue box will apear. Depending on the file
type you can:
-- make the file the main document.
-- merge the current file or record into the main document
-- open the current file (no F11 functions in the new session)
Use this function if you want to bring data into the main document by using the BRING-KEY
(PSION-Shift-TAB).
2.4 _ Spreadsheets _
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SPREADSHEETS can be inserted into WORD or text documents via PSION-TAB followed by "+", via
the F11 MENU or via the Find-File function. This function is not available under DATA.
The spreadsheet is generated as a table into the main document. The type font for this table
is set to Courier for monospaced characters, but other style information is retrieved from
the spreadsheet.
Note: Spreadsheet character style 1 is used for the frame. This style should be set to normal.
Characters in bold style will make the table look ragged on the screen but printouts will
usually be well alligned.
The maximum size of a table is 60 text lines 105 characters wide (up to 60 spreadsheet rows
and 20 spreadsheet columns). For wide tables it may be required to set the document to
landscape format (Printer setup).
2.5 _ Hypertext _
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F11 provides a basic HYPERTEXT functionality for Word-files, ASCII-Text-files, and OPL-files.
You can establish hyperlinks within a document and between documents. In addition you can
establish hyperlinks to (but not from) DATA records, SPREADSHEETS, PIC-, PCX-, GIF-images
(PocView required).
Hyperlinks allow you to navigate easily between individual documents and within a document.
2.5.1 Creating hyperlinks
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a) Hyperlinks within a document. Position the cursor to the target position, for instance
the beginning of a chapter.
Position the cursor on the word you want to convert into a label. Press PSION-HELP (DIAL)
or use the F11 MENU function "Insert label".
In the following dialogue box, accept or modify the name of the label and select "this
document". F11 will now create a label at the cursor position. The label consists the
entered name surrounded with a prefix and a suffix.
(The default prefix is "_ " and the default suffix is " _" but you can change the prefix
and suffix in the F11 PREFERENCES. For OPL the prefix is "PROC " and the suffix ":").
b) Hyperlinks to another document. You can create a label for an external reference at
any position of the current document, but we suggest that you do it at the end of the
current chapter, or the end of the document.
Write the name of the label and press PSION-HELP (DIAL) or use the F11 MENU function
"Insert label". In the following dialogue box, accept or confirm the name of the label
and select "other document". F11 will prompt you with a dialogue box for the file name.
Optionally you can use the FIND-FILE-FUNCTION for locating the file. After you have selected
the file, F11 will create a label at the cursor position. The label consists of the name of
the label with a prefix, followed by the file name in curly brackets. (F11 will store the
file name only if the document is in the same directory, but the full path name otherwise).
2.5.2 Using hyperlinks
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Any word in you document can be used as a reference. Just position the cursor on a word and
press PSION-Enter. F11 will search the document for a label that matches this word.
If the label is found to be external, F11 will open the referenced document and continue
to search for the same label in this document.
(If the label points to a data file, F11 will search the data records for the first record
that matches the word. If the label points to a spreadsheet, F11 will search among the
spreadsheet values for a matching word.)
We suggest that you indicate hyperlinked words in your document by
highlighting them somehow, for instance underlining them or using upper case.
To go back to the previous document press PSION-Shift-ENTER. You can step backwards through the
whole history of hyperjumps.
Examples:
This document is hyperlinked. If you view this document under F11, position the cursor on "
HYPERTEXT" and press PSION-Enter.
3 _ Menu _ functions
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F11-Menu functions are invoked by pressing Shift-MENU.
3.1 F11 title
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/ About
Copyright information and lets you enter the registration number.
Press ENTER, then enter your name and the registration number.
F Find file
lists all files in the starting directory and all subdirectories matching
the search criteria. Select a file for opening or merging by pressing ENTER.
For a detailled discussion of this functions, see FIND-FILE-FUNCTION.
Shortcut: PSION-TAB followed by Enter
Q _ Preferences _
Define the maximum key length (3 or 8) for phrase insertion. The default is 3.
Define prefix and suffix for HYPERTEXT labels (not possible for OPL).
The default is "_ " and " _".
You can also define an umlaut table to alter the effect of keystrokes.
For details see the manual of the full version.
A Disable/enable F11
Shortcut: Shift-ESC
X Exit
F11 is switched off, but WORD or DATA keep running without F11's typing aids.
Use this function if memory space becomes a problem.
3.2 Phrase title
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I Insert phrase
Prompts you with a list of all phrases from the current phrase book.
Use the up/down cursor keys to scroll and the ENTER key to select a phrase.
ESC aborts.
Shortcut: PSION-TAB followed by TAB
J Insert date
Inserts the current date. The date format is defined in the CLOCK application.
Shortcut: PSION-TAB followed by /
D Delete inserted phrase.
This function is only available directly after an insertion.
Shortcut: PSION-DEL
B Phrase book.
A phrase book is a WORD document containing text phrases for insertion.
With this function you can switch between different phrase books,
or you can edit a phrase book (MENU key, see PHRASEBOOK).
An option allows to use DoubleSpace instead of PSION-TAB for phrase insertion.
M Make phrase.
This function can only be invoked when text was selected in the main document.
It will prompt for a phrase key and will then insert the previously selected
text as a new phrase at the end of the current phrase book. After the insertion
is completed, press PSION-X to return to the main document.
3.3 Table title
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+ Insert spreadsheet.
Select a spreadsheet and specify the layout. (see SPREADSHEETS )
Shortcut: PSION-TAB followed by +
3.4 HYPERTEXT title
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L Make label
Pops up a dialogue box to specify an internal or external HYPERTEXT label.
Shortcut: PSION-HELP (DIAL)
G Go to label
F11 uses the word at the cursor position to search for a HYPERTEXT label.
If the label is found to be external, F11 will open the referenced document
and continue the search for the label in this document.
Shortcut: PSION-Enter
Z Go back
F11 returns to the previous label. If that label was in another document,
then this document is opened.
Shortcut: PSION-Shift-Enter
3.5 Typing title
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- Undo
Restores the last substitution with the actually typed characters.
Shortcut: PSION-ESC
S Spaces
Define after which characters F11 shall insert spaces (1 or 2).
The spaces are inserted when the next character is typed in
if the next character is not a space or one of ".,!?:; ".
The extra space can be supressed by typing ESC before the next character.
No space is inserted between the decimal character "." and a numeric digit.
C AutoCase
Define after which characters F11 shall convert lower case characters into upper case
characters. The conversion can be supressed by typing ESC before the next character.
The Normalise option allows to convert unwanted upper case characters back
to lower case. (When the Shift-key was released too late.)
Examples:
NOrmalise -> Normalise
PSION -> PSION
MicroSOft -> MicroSoft
H Hyphen
Define after which characters F11 shall convert a single hyphen into a double
hyphen or dash followed by a blank.
The conversion can be supressed by typing ESC before entering the hyphen.
U Umlaut
Converts keystrokes into alternate characters.
This function is only available if a umlaut translation table is defined.
The German version is delivered with a predefined table for German
umlauts. For details see the manual of the registered version.
T Character table
A character table of all characters with an ASCII code >= 32 is displayed.
Select a character using the cursor keys, then insert it into your text by
pressing the ENTER key. ESC aborts.
Shortcut: PSION-TAB followed by *
4. Troubleshooting
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Problem:
Not enough memory or not enough diskspace on internal disk.
Solution:
Switching off F11 (PSION-X in F11 menu) will release some
memory. Work is continued under the native WORD processor.
Problem:
F11 was disabled with PSION-X in F11 menu or automatically
after an error situation. The SYSTEM button was pressed,
and now you cannot find the suspended WORD editor session.
Solution:
Simply reopen the document under F11.
Problem:
You open many documents in parallel.
F11 responds with "No system memory" or "O/S error".
Solution:
Close another open document or another open application
to free system resources.
Problem:
When you open more than 1 document in parallel
the open-file-list under F11 seems to be upside down
Solution:
None.
Problem:
You try to record something from an F11 session using
a macro system but nothing is recorded.
Solution:
Disable the F11 functions using Shift-ESC.
After recording enable again with the same key.
Problem:
You use a macro system but F11 seems not to work properly.
Solution:
If you use programmed macros, please check the macro
code thoroughly. Note that specific F11 functions
cannot be invoked through a macro.
Use only the recommended hotkeys containing a letter.
Problem:
You pulled the SSD where F11 was installed.
The system shows a screen asking you to insert the SSD
but seems not to answer to the Enter-key or the ESC-key.
Solution:
Use CONTROL-Enter or CONTROL-ESC to answer the prompt.
The following situation should never occur, however, if they occur:
Problem:
F11 does not terminate or shows "busy" continuously.
Solution:
Press the SYSTEM button.
Then use the System function "Kill application".
(You will not loose DATA. Restart F11 by reopening the same document.)
Problem:
The system freezes.
Solution:
Reset the machine. Press the reset button (the little hole
left of the SYSTEM button) using a wire or similar. Then press the ON button.
Do not remove the batteries as this would wipe out the
whole internal disk!