BFC v2.21 User Guide
Christopher Labanosky, 1996

CONTENTS
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I. Program Information
   1. What is BFC?
   2. What are BFC's features?
   3. Why do I need BFC?
   4. What do I get if I order it?
   5. How Do I order it?

II. Using BFC
    1. Installing BFC.
    2. Operating instructions.
    3. Examples and Tips.
    4. Registering BFC.
    
III. Included Files
     1. Description of included files.

IV. Comments
    1. How to send comments and suggestions.

V. Disclaimer

VI. The Shareware Concept
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I. Program Information
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What is BFC?
      BFC of Buttons For Chris was first made for one of my brothers friends
   because he didn't know how to use DOS.  I called it BFC because my
   brothers friend is named Chris and it so happend that my name is Chris
   also.  BFC allows you to assign programs to buttons with meaningful
   names.  Although many people use Windows today this program is still
   very useful since many programs will not run under windows.

What are BFC's features?
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   * A Graphical Interface
   * Very LOW system requirements
   * Mouse Support
   * 20 assignable buttons (Unregisterd version)
   * 600 assignable buttons (Registered version)
   * Buttons broken into pages
   * A label for each page
   * Parameter passing to programs
   * Low registration cost ($10)
   
Why do I need BFC?
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      Although most programs run under windows some need a lot speed in which
   windows does not always provide.  BFC takes the hassle out of DOS by
   using a simple inteface which uses buttons that you assign a name, the
   program to run, and any parameters that you might want to pass to the
   program. No more typing in the commands at the dos prompt, BFC does it all
   for you. Just point and click.

What do I get if I order it?
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      BFC's interface is broken into pages. The unregisterd version has only
   one page with a total of 20 buttons.  The registered version has 30 pages
   with a total of 600 buttons.  You can use the unregisterd version for as
   long as you like but you will eventually run out of buttons. $10 seemed
   to be fairly cheap and reasonable price for this program. I use it on a
   day to day basis and enjoy it very much. When you register BFC you will
   get to use all of the buttons but in addition you will be able to put
   a label on the top of every page so you can break the buttons up into
   categories. In addition, If or when I release and updated BFC program
   you will still be able to use the password on the updated program and
   be able to use all of its features.

How Do I order it?
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   Send a check or money order for $10.00, your name, mailing address or
   E-Mail address to:
        Christopher Labanosky
        3548 Stevens Way
        Martinez, GA 30907
   Please make out the check or money order to Christopher Labanosky

   ***Please Read***
      When I recieve the money I will mail you the password to activate the
   rest of the buttons.  If you want to get the password by mail please
   enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. I recommend you enclose
   your return E-Mail Adress since it is the fastest way to recieve your
   password and if you send your E-Mail address you will not have to enclose
   a stamped envelope.
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II. Using BFC
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Installing BFC.
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      Before you install BFC there are a few things about the program you
   must know.  You must move all the included files to a directory that
   you want BFC to be in.  Then you must run the file BFC20.EXE and follow
   the directions.  After you finish you MUST run the batch file called
   BFC.BAT for the program to run. Here are the instruction on how to
   install the program.
        1. You will be asked if you want to continue, type "y".

        2. After install is done put the directory that was specified in
           your path statement of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  If you want
           BFC to run when you computer starts up type "BFC" at the
           end of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
           NOTE: If you use Windows 95, type "BFC" at the end of your
           DOSSTART.BAT file for BFC to run when you exit Windows 95.

        3. At the DOS prompt, type BFC to run the program or restart
           your computer then type BFC.

Operating instructions.
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      When you start BFC you will notice a lot of buttons on the screen.
   Three buttons on the top, a label button, twenty buttons in the middle,
   and three buttons on the bottom.  The three top buttons consist of an
   "About", "Edit a Button",  and "Delete a Button" buttons.  The twenty
   middle buttons are the program buttons that you assign names to.  The
   three bottom buttons consist of "Page Down", "Exit To Dos", and
   "Page Up".  The functions of these buttons are:

        "About": Displays a brief history of the program.
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        "Edit a Button":  Brings up the Edit window.
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        "Delete a Button":  Brings up the delete window.
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        The label button:  This is the long narrow button near the top of
        ----------------   the screen. It brings up the Change Heading
                           window.

        The 15 middle buttons:  When pressed these buttons run the program
        ---------------------   that you assigned to it.

        "Page Down":  Goes to the previous button page (Registered Only).
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        "Exit to Dos": Leaves BFC and goes to dos.
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        "Page Up":  Goes to the next button page (Registered Only).
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    Also, on the bottom there is the page number and a clock that is
   updated every minute for your convenience.

Examples and Tips.
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      Editing your first button:
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      Step 1: Start up BFC.
      Step 2: Click on the "Edit a Button" button.
      Step 3: Click "Ok" on the window that appears.
      Step 4: Click on on of the 15 middle buttons.
      Step 5: A Edit window will appear. Click somewhere near the button
              name box. Type the name you want to appear the button you
              chose to edit.
      Step 6: Think of a program you want to assign to the button.
      Step 7: Navagate the directory box by clicking first on the drive
              where your program is listed and then the directory which
              is in.  Press the "+" and "-" buttons to scroll through
              the directories.
      Step 8: Find the file name of the program you want in the Files
              box and click on it. Press the "+" and "-" buttons to
              scroll through the files.
      Step 9: When you are finished and the name of the file you want
              and its directory are in the bottom two boxes marked
              Program Name and Directory Name click on "Ok".
     Step 10: When the name appears on the button you edited click on
              it to run the button;

     Deleting A Button
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     Step 1: Click on the "Delete a Button" button.
     Step 2: Click "Ok" on the window that appears.
     Step 3: Click on the button you wish to delete.
     Step 4. If you what to delete that button click on "Ok" on the
             window that appears.

     Changing The Heading For a Button Page
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     Step 1: Click on the long narrow button near the top 3 buttons.
     Step 2: When a window appears type the name you wish to appear
             on the long narrow button. This is the label for the
             button page. When you are satisfied click "Ok".

     Tips
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     Tip #1: You can pass parameters to programs using the Command Line
             box in the edit window.  Ex. If you edit a text document
             frequently you can set up a button for the editor program
             and specify the file you wish to load in the command line
             box in the edit window.
     Tip #2: Set up a button to return to windows by setting a button
             to run WIN.COM
     Tip #3: Use the Label Button to categorize your buttons.
     Tip #4: When editing a button don't forget to give it a name.
     Tip #5: Don't forget to register BFC, It's only $10 :)

Registering BFC.
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      Run the REGBFC.EXE file and type in the password you were given when
   you ordered BFC.  After typing the correct password you will not need
   to run the program again.  The next time you run BFC you will notice
   the word "UNREGISTERED" is gone from the top of the screen and you can
   use the Page-Up and Page-Down buttons at the bottom of the screen.
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III. Included Files
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Description of included files.
   BFC20.EXE     The BFC program and install program.
   REGBFC.EXE    The registration program to activate all buttons.
   LITT.CHR      The font file for the BFC program. 
   EGAVGA.BGI    The video driver for the BFC program.
   README.TXT    The thing you are reading now.
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IV. Comments\Suggestions\Bugs
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How to send comments and suggestions or bug reports.
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      I would really appreciate your comments and suggestions on the the
   program and if you discover any bugs please report them since it will
   help me fix the problem(even though I have found no bugs).

   You can get me by mail at:
     Christopher Labanosky
     3548 Stevens Way
     Martinez, GA 30907

   Or by E-Mail at:
     chrlab@csra.net
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V. Disclaimer
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       This program is released "as is" with no warranty either expressed
   or implied.  The author of this program is not responsible for "any"
   damage caused by the use of this program.
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VI. The Shareware Concept
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       Please understand the shareware concept.  Authors release programs
   as shareware to let you "try before you buy" so you can make a decision
   on buying the program or not.  Most shareware programs have a cheap
   registration price of $20 or below and are just as good as any retail
   program on the market.  Some of you might say "I'm not giving my money
   to that guy in Martinez Georgia, he might rip me off".  Let me just
   say this, shareware authors are NOT out to rip you off.  They spend
   thier spare time making programs to give to people and riping people
   off is not even on thier agenda, most of them just want the recognition
   if a program does well.
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