
        MSI Menu System 1.5
        Copyright (C) 1991 by Larry B. Rice & MSI ShareWorks
        Distributed as Shareware.

        README.1ST
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        README.DOC contains Quick-Start instructions if you would 
        like to take a quick look at what MSI has to offer.

        Version 1.5 includes a new start-up batch file.  ALWAYS start 
        MSI with the command;
         
                                    RUNMSI
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        I've included a new Installation Utility with V1.5.  This 
        utility will automatically be run the first time you use MSI, 
        IF the file HOME.DIR is not found.  With shared copies this 
        file might be included with the files you received.  If you 
        DON'T see the Installation Utility when you first run the 
        program, enter the Menus Editor (F5) and press CTRL-F6.  This 
        allows you to re-install MSI for your system.
        
        This first part of the utility will establish the Home 
        directory; that is, the drive and directory where your MSI 
        files have been placed.  

        The second part of the utility WILL MODIFY YOUR AUTOEXEC.BAT 
        file.  IF you don't want this to happen, press N at the 
        'Continue? (Y/N)' warning prompt.

        If you do modify AUTOEXEC.BAT, you will find your old file 
        saved as AUTOEXEC.BAK.  If AUTOEXEC.BAK already exists, your 
        old commands will be found APPENDED to the bottom of the file.

        TECHNICAL NOTE:  The Installation Utility is implemented as a 
        separate program.  It will NOT be in memory during Resident,
        DUAL and RSIDNT, modes.
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        TECHNICAL NOTE:  MSI is NOT Resident when running normal 
        Action commands.  However, approximately 160 bytes are used   
        by DOS as a result of MSI batch files.
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        Since MSI is distributed as Shareware, it is possible that the 
        copy you receive will have the Menus Editor LOCKED.  This is 
        easy to identify; the "F5 - Menu" window, normally found on 
        the left-central section of the main MSI screen will not 
        appear. 

        Press CTRL-F10 to unlock the Editor.
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        I've added a WHATS.NEW file.  This includes only the changes 
        for the latest version.  The full revision history is still 
        located in README.DOC. 
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        I haven't had any reported problems with this next item, but 
        with the rapid and widespread distribution enjoyed by Version 
        1.4 (a heartfelt THANKS! to everyone sharing copies!) I 
        thought it prudent to change the method of distributing the 
        sample menus file, MSI.DAT, for those who will be upgrading. 

        Beginning with release 1.5 I will no longer distribute an 
        MSI.DAT file.  The sample menus are now located in the file 
        SAMPLE.DAT.  If you are upgrading, this allows the archive 
        file to be safely unzipped in your installation directory. 
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        If MSI cannot find MSI.DAT in the data directory indicated by 
        MSIPATH, OR the current directory if MSIPATH is not set, then 
        you will see the following prompt: 
        
                          Menus Data File not found.  
                          Use Sample Menus? (Y/N) _   
        

        Press Y and MSI will use SAMPLE.DAT to create a new MSI.DAT, 
        enabling you to explore the sample menus. 

        Press N to create a default MSI.DAT file.  This contains one 
        blank menu, named "Main Menu", and a Help Screen.  Make sure 
        that the Menus Editor is unlocked (CTRL-F10) then press F5 to 
        start creating your own menus!

        Also, version 1.5 includes a minor change in the data file 
        format, but MSI now identifies the version used to create 
        MSI.DAT and makes appropriate changes, without intervention on 
        your part. 


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