This file contains the documentation for SideArm as found on this system. This version is a public domain release version which does not have all of the features of the full SideArm system. Below is a description of the full SideArm program with ordering instruction. Following that is the documentation for this version of SideArm. S I D E A R M (full version) SideArm is a pop-up type program system for use with the CP/M based Kaypro brand computers. Once SideArm is installed into your computer you may access its many features with a single keystroke, regardless of what type of application you are currently running in. You can access the calculator, ascii table, notepad, file editor, phone book, and reference chart at any time from any other program. There is no need to exit your application to use SideArm. When activated, SideArm displays its own menu on the screen from which you select the function you want. When finished with that function SideArm exits, restores the screen exactly as it was before entering and you return to your application as if nothing had happened. The SideArm calculator resembles a hand held calculator with both decimal and hexadecimal math functions plus bit-wise logical operations. The ascii table displays the ascii character set and equivalent hex, decimal and octal numbers. Both the notepad and file editor feature a 50 line edit buffer with the same character editing commands of WordStar plus the ability to import screen data into the buffer and also to print the buffer. The phone book and reference chart both offer free format storage of information using the same commands as the notepad. SideArm version 1.2 is now available for both the newer Kaypro computers as well as the older models which do not have a non- glare screen and graphics. Both configurations are bundled into one package with an easy to use installation program to allow SideArm to be used on either type of Kaypro. SideArm comes complete with a program disk and users manual with operating instructions. Get your copy of SideArm today - you won't regret it. Copy Protected version for all CP/M Kaypros $ 19.95 Not Copy Protected version for all CP/M Kaypros $ 34.95 To order your copy of SideArm send check or money order for amount of desired version along with Kaypro model number to: C.D.B. Software 2178 Grand Blvd. Schenectady, N.Y. 12309 New York State residents please add local sales tax. Shipping within the U.S. is free, outside U.S. add $ 3.00 S I D E A R M (public domain release) This version of SideArm has two of the six features found in the full version of SideArm. This release has an Ascii Table and a limited Notepad. The Notepad only has half of the buffer space as the full version. This version of SideArm is only for the NEW Kaypro's. These are the ones with graphic, non-glare screens. If you have an earlier model Kaypro read the end of this document file for availability of a version for your machine. The purpose of this release is to provide a subset of features which are both usable and useful and can be used without purchasing SideArm. It also gives an excellent idea of how the full version SideArm works and looks without having to purchase a copy first. Downloading SideArm: To download this version of SideArm you need to down load four files using a communications program which offers a download protocol compatible with Compuserve, such as the XMODEM protocol. You should download and rename the following files: Compuserve New Name after Name Download SANCOM.BIN The SideArm loader program SIDEARM.COM SANOVL.BIN The SideArm overlay SIDEARM.OVL NOTE.SA A sample notepad file NOTE.SA SIDEAM.DOC This documentation file SIDEARM.DOC Installing SideArm: These four files should be placed on a working diskette in Drive A. If you have a hard disk they should be placed in User 0, Drive A. You may then run SideArm by typing SIDEARM . You will see the SideArm loader message display and then will be returned to the A> prompt. SideArm is now loaded and you load and run the application you wish to run, such as WordStar, as normal. When you want to call up SideArm hold the CTRL key and type a \ (known as control \ or ^\). You will then see the SideArm main menu with all of the SideArm features. The only features available are the Ascii Table and the Notepad. You may select the feature you want by typing the first letter of the option. For example, type a 'C' for the calculator. The full calculator option is not available but the calculator screen will load to show you the features available. The Ascii table simply displays the Ascii character set and numeric equivalents. You may scan up or down the chart by pressing the U or D keys. To return to the main menu press the ESC key. You may select the Notepad option by pressing the N key. This will load the file NOTE.SA and display it on the bottom of the screen. The notepad commands are similar to WordStar and are as follows: Cursor movement commands: ^D Character right ^E Line up ^S Character left ^X Line down ^R Page up ^C Page down Delete commands: DEL Delete character left ^Y Delete entire edit buffer ^G Delete character right Misc. commands: New line ESC Exit and save edit buffer ^P Print notepad buffer ^Q Exit to menu without save ^I Import screen buffer The features in this version are the same as in the full version of SideArm except the full version notepad has twice the space in the edit buffer. The full version also has a calculator, phone book, file editor and reference chart. A more complete installation of this public domain version is available from C.D.B. Software for $5.00. This disk contains versions for both new and old Kaypros plus a menu driven installation program. The full version of SideArm is also available in a copy protected version for $19.95 and in a not copy protected version for $34.95. The full version contains all six features, comes with a menu driven installation program and a twenty page printed user's manual. Disclaimer: C.D.B. Software or any person associated with this product shall not be held liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. The customer is advised to test the software thoroughly before relying upon it or using it in connection with any valuable data. C.D.B. Software 2178 Grand Blvd. Schenectady, N.Y. 12309