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                                EZ-Copy Lite
                              by EZX Corporation

  EZ-Copy Lite  was  written by  MaeDae Enterprises  based  on  FastCopy  by
  Systems, Software, Support of Houston, TX.

  EZ-Copy Lite  turns your computer into a high speed  diskette  duplicating
  machine  equalling  the  performance of many dedicated  hardware  diskette
  duplicators costing thousands of dollars.   Comments  or  suggestions  for
  improving EZ-Copy Lite will be appreciated.
     
  EZ-Copy Lite requires  an  IBM PC or compatible with 640K of RAM.  Display
  adapters  known  to  work with EZ-Copy Lite are the  IBM monochrome (MDA),
  color (CGA),  enhanced  graphics (EGA),  and  video  graphics  array (VGA)
  adapters.

  EZ-Copy Lite supports  160K, 180K, 320K, and 360K format 5 1/4 inch disks.
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  General help for all menus:
  
  This menu is broken up into two basic windows.   The  window  at  the  top
  of  your screen shows several options to choose from.   The window at  the
  bottom  of  the  screen expands on what  will  occur  if  you  choose  the
  highlighted option (the one that has a different background color).
     
  Options may be selected in one of two ways.   You  can  either  press  the
  first letter of the desired command  or  move the highlight bar  over  the
  desired option and press enter.   To move the  highlight  bar  use  either
  the space bar, up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, or right arrow.   You can
  also use home to move to the first top line item on the menu.

  Using the first letter of a command only works in the  ACTIVE  window.  If
  you  don't have any pulldown then the active window  is  the  top  window.
  Once you pulldown one of the options that becomes the active window.   You
  must use one of the commands in the pulldown once it is active.    You can
  always  use Escape to back out of the pulldown and return to the top menu.
#21#

  You  are  now  using  the EZ-Copy  Lite  Main Menu.   From  here  you  can
  access  the main functional  areas  of  EZ-Copy.   Refer  to  the  On-Line
  Manual to get a feel for what a fully featured diskette duplicator can do.

  Please note that an abbreviated directory window will appear in the middle
  of your screen as soon as a valid source diskette has been loaded. It will
  show the diskette volume label (if any) and the first four file names.

  We have tried to design EZ-Copy to let you get your job done  quickly  and
  easily.  Please feel free to forward any suggestions for improvement to us
  at EZX Corporation, Attn: EZ-Copy Lite Author.
#100#


  Drive  was  not ready for read/write.   Please ensure you have a floppy in
  the drive and the drive door is closed.

  Sometimes on very fast AT compatible computers with 1.2 Mb diskette drives
  the drive can't respond quickly enough.   In this case try  the  operation
  again  or  add  a  utility  to  modify the timeout on the drive.   Several
  programs are available to fix this disk drive timeout problem.

#200#

  An error was detected  while trying to read your source diskette.   Please
  ensure the diskette is inserted in the specified drive and that the  drive
  door is closed.  Also you might try to take the diskette out and re-insert
  it back into the drive.   Sometimes the diskette isn't centered  correctly
  within the disk drive.

  The  source  was not loaded so you will not be able to  make  any  copies.

  Only standard 160K,  180K,  320K, and 360K diskette formats are supported.

#300#
  EZ-Copy Lite could not perform the requested operation.  This screen gives
  help related to the format and copy diskette operations.  An error occured
  during the requested operation.   Listed below are some helpful hints with
  a detailed error listing provided on the next screen.

  Please ensure:    1. The diskette isn't write protected.
                    2. There really is a  diskette in the destination drive.
                    3. There is no obvious physical damage to the  diskette.
                    4. You aren't trying to save to a 1.2 Mb diskette  in  a
                       360 Kb disk drive.
                    5. You don't have any disk cache software that is trying
                       to buffer writes to your floppy drive.
                    6. You  really do have the specified destination  drive.

  This error may be generated on some hard disk based systems where you boot
  from the hard disk.  Try  booting from a floppy containing your DOS.   The
  problem may go away.   We have seen this happen with certain  versions  of
  DOS, specifically Compaq DOS 3.31 and IBM PC DOS 4.0.  We will continue to
  research the problem and provide an update ASAP!

  The  next help screen  will provide a detailed explaination of  the  error
  codes.
#301#

  Error codes:

 Code                        Description
   

    0  Unable to bring the diskette in drive up to speed for operation
    1  Bad command: invalid request made to diskette controller
    2  Bad address mark: sector ID marking invalid or not found
    3  Write protect error: attempt to write on protected diskette
    4  Bad sector: requested sector not on diskette
    8  DMA failure
    9  DMA boundary error: attempt to DMA outside 64K area
   16  Bad CRC: diskette read found invalid parity check of data
   32  Controller failed: diskette controller malfunction
   64  Bad seek: move to requested track failed
  128  Time out: drive did not respond

#400#
  This screen shows you a lot of technical information that  probably  seems
  very confusing at first.   DOS uses all this information and more to  keep
  track of information stored on floppy diskettes.

  As  the  IBM PC and DOS has evolved over the last  few years  so  has  the
  formats of the media used in the computer.  This has caused a large number
  of formats for the media.   EZ-Copy Lite uses the following drive types:

  0  320K  Double sided, 40 track, 8 sectors per track
  1  160K  Single sided, 40 track, 8 sectors per track
  2  360K  Double sided, 40 track, 9 sectors per track
  3  180K  Single sided, 40 track, 9 sectors per track

  Other information displayed on this page will need to be looked  up  in  a
  DOS technical reference manual.   You can easily obtain a book  containing
  this information from your local computer store.

  Only standard 160K,  180K,  320K, and 360K diskette formats are supported.
  If  you get  an  invalid drive type  message  then  the  diskette  may  be
  formatted  in  a  720K, 1.2M,  or 1.44M format.   These  formats  are  not
  supported.  *** More information about the diskette usage map follows. ***

#401#

  A map of your diskette is also laid out before you.   Any cluster with a *
  contains information.  Any cluster with a  .  doesn't contain information.

  Information on how the clusters relate to absolute sides, tracks, sectors,
  etc. can be obtained using the info/drive status option under the  utility
  section of EZ-Copy Lite.

  Only standard 160K,  180K,  320K, and 360K diskette formats are supported.
  If  you get  an  invalid drive type  message  then  the  diskette  may  be
  formatted  in  a  720K, 1.2M,  or 1.44M format.   These  formats  are  not
  supported.

#600#

  You must  first load a diskette  before  you can save it  or compare it to
  another diskette.  Use the load disk option to load a diskette.

  Did you have a disk error on the previous read?  Only diskettes which have
  been read into memory can be written back out.

  If  you  are using this option to format diskettes first  format  a  clean
  master  diskette  using  your DOS.  Load that diskette into  EZ-Copy Lite.
  Turn the forced format option on for best results.   You can now  save  as
  many copies of the diskette as desired.   The result  is the same as using
  DOS's format command but is faster.

#650#

  You  must first load a diskette before you can do a directory of it.   Use
  the load disk option to load a diskette.

  The  in-memory directory command looks at the diskette image stored in RAM
  and generates a directory from it instead of re-reading the diskette. This
  is much faster and more convient for the user.

#660#

  The in-memory directory command allows you to do a directory of the source
  disk  you have  loaded in memory.   This allows you to  quickly check  the
  contents of the in-memory diskette to ensure you have the correct diskette
  loaded for copies or compares.

  The  in-memory directory  displays a file number to keep track of the file
  you are on,  the filename,  file extension, and file size in bytes.   This
  directory is obtained by checking the file allocation table (FAT) which is
  located  in the  image of the diskette stored in memory.   This  technique
  doesn't use DOS.   EZCL tries to obtain the filenames from the information
  stored in memory.   There is  no other way without asking  DOS to read the
  diskette directory from the floppy diskette.   Our technique  works on all
  versions of DOS up to DOS 4.01. Since this is the latest version available
  at this time,  we feel  the technique works  under  all  known conditions.
  However, future versions of the DOS may change to format the FAT is stored
  on floppy diskettes.   If this occurs, contact us to upgrade to the latest
  version of EZCL that supports your new DOS version.

#700#

  EZ-Copy Lite  can't legally format diskettes without  violating  copyright
  laws.   Copyrighted  information  is  stored  on  the boot tracks of  each
  diskette.   So we are forced to perform the format in two steps using  the
  DOS FORMAT program that came with the DOS for your computer.

  Step 1: Format a diskette using the  DOS FORMAT  command.   See  your  DOS
          manual for details.

  Step 2: Load and copy the freshly formatted diskette just as you would any
          other using EZ-Copy Lite.   Use the forced format option for  best
          compatibility with other machines.

  Thats all there is to it.

#800#
  Use  of  this  option   is  highly  recommended  for  companies  producing
  diskettes  which  need  to be read on the widest range of  computers.   By
  forcing  the  format of a diskette you guarantee that data  is  laid  down
  cleanly  on the new tracks.   If  you simply write over old  data  without
  reformatting  the  diskette it can cause some problems  with 1.2 Mb floppy
  drives.  The 1.2 Mb drives are very picky on the AT.   By reformatting the
  floppy it helps readability.

  Use  of the  forced format option will cause the copy  operation  to  take
  about 50% longer than saving to a formatted floppy without forced format.
  If you  are  constantly  saving  to  blank  unformatted  diskettes  it  is
  strongly recommended that you set the default at  forced format.   Without
  forced format EZ-Copy Lite first tries to write to  the diskette,  if that
  fails it will then set forced format to on for  this  one copy  only.  You
  can save the one or two seconds test time by telling EZ-Copy Lite  to just
  go ahead and format the floppy without testing to see if the  diskette  is
  already formatted.

  Note:  If you are always working with  unformatted diskettes,  using  this
  this option  will save you about 1/2 second per copy.   EZ-Copy Lite, like
  DOS,  first tries to write to the floppy  before  resorting to formatting.
  You are saving the time it takes to determine the  floppy isn't formatted.
#900#

  This  option  allows  you to  define the default  path for  accessing  the
  on-line manual and context sensitive help.   Make  sure  you  include  the
  index file (.INX) along with the help/manual file (.TXT) in the  specified
  directory.

#1000#

  This option alows you to enable/disable the  sound  or  beeps  on  errors.
  Some  people  find  programs  that beep on errors to  be annoying  (me for
  one).   This option  will  allow you  to  disable  ALL  warning  beeps  in
  EZ-Copy Lite.

#1100#
   
  This menu allows you to change all the colors used in  EZ-Copy  Lite.   To
  change a default color - first use the up or down arrow key to select  the
  color, then type in the new color.   When you have changed all the  colors
  press Ctrl+D to display these colors in a  sample  window.   As  with  all
  installation options,  these changes will not be used until you choose the
  retain option on the main menu.   This allows you to experiment  with  the
  installation options  and then not have to lose your original defaults.
   
  Please  keep  in  mind  the  foreground  text  colors  can  be  0-15,  the
  background 0-7. If you choose a text color the same as a background  color
  then the text will disappear.  You may notice some of your installed color
  combinations  result  in  invisible lines  on  the  Ctrl+D  popup  window.
  Please be careful not to choose this color for one of your text colors!!

  Note:  For  many of the EZ-Copy installable options and  user  inputs  you
  will  see a prompt containing the characters  .   If  you  count  the
  number of 's you will find the maximum number of characters that  can  be
  entered.   Also  Escape is used throughout EZ-Copy to signal "I want out".
  Press Enter, up arrow, down arrow, or whatever  is  asked for to enter the
  desired value.   Escape  will  throw away any  immediate  changes and  get
  you out of the area you are in.
#1101#

  Please  note  that  the background color (0-7) is one digit long  and  the
  foreground color (0-15) is two digits long.   That is why you will see the
  input  prompt  (the  s) change it's  width as you go between the  colors.

#1200#

  This screen shows the possible combinations of  colors  in  EZ-Copy  Lite.

  If you are using a non IBM display adapter you may have to "play" with the
  colors to get a pleasing combination.   EZ-Copy  defaults to  colors  that
  work  well  with the  IBM Color Graphics Adapter,  IBM  Enhanced  Graphics
  Adapter, and IBM Monochrome Display Adapter.

  On  some  monochrome  display  adapter  clones  you  may  need  to alter a
  foreground text color to get the background to change intensity.

  The default combination of colors will work on any 100% IBM PC  compatible
  display adapter!

#1300#

  EZ-Copy  Lite  allows  the help & manual paths,  program colors,  etc.  to
  be saved in a configuration file.   If no configuration file is  specified
  on the  command line  (ex. C:>EZCL C:\EZCL\MyConfg.CNF) when you  call  up
  EZ-Copy then EZ-Copy will use the default name of EZCL.CNF.

  You are being asked for the name of the configuration file to  load.   You
  may have several configuration files saved under different names.

  Example:   BW.CNF (for black and white composite monitors  attached  to  a
  composite color card), etc.

  Please make sure that the  configuration file you are  asking  EZ-Copy  to
  use is really an EZ-Copy configuration file!

  Remember you can always press ESC if you got into this area by accident.

#1400#

  EZ-Copy Lite allows the default help/manual paths, program colors, etc  to
  be saved in a configuration file.   If no configuration file is  specified
  on the  command line  (ex. C:>EZCL C:\EZCL\MyConfg.CNF) when you  call  up
  EZ-Copy then EZ-Copy will use the default name of EZCL.CNF.

  You are being asked for the name of the configuration file to save all the
  program defaults to.  You may have several configuration files saved under
  different names.

  Examples:  BW.CNF  (for black and white composite monitors attached  to  a
  composite color card), etc.

  Please  remember  you can always press ESC  if you got into this  area  by
  accident.

#1500#

  The diskettes you are trying to compare are not the same type.   Diskettes
  come in 160K, 180K, 320K, and 360K varieties on the IBM PC (5 1/4 inch low
  density).  You are trying to compare one format with another.   This can't
  be performed.

  Use the utilities section of EZ-Copy Lite to determine the diskette  type.

#1510#

  The compare of the two diskettes failed.  The diskette stored in memory is
  not the same as the diskette you asked EZ-Copy Lite to compare it to.

#1520#

  The diskette  in  memory  is the same as the diskette you  compared it to.
  Both  the  format  (160K,  180K, 320K, and 360K)  are  the  same  and  the
  contents are the same.

  A  complete  byte for byte  comparison was performed.  The comparison  was
  performed on the  in-memory disk and the  specified diskette one byte at a
  time.  If any byte wasnn't the same, you would have been shown a different
  window saying that the diskettes were not the same.

#20050#

  Quick startup info:

  EZ-Copy Lite is a diskette duplication program which lets you,  the  user,
  mass  produce  diskettes  quickly and easily.   It  allows you  to read  a
  diskette once  and  then  make as many copies  as you want.   EZ-Copy Lite
  supports all standard 5 1/4 inch low density formats. The standard formats
  are:  160K, 180K, 320K, and 360K.

  To copy a diskette  use the Copy pulldown off the main menu.   Insert  the
  diskette you would like to copy.  Next tell EZ-Copy Lite where you put the
  diskette by pressing 1 for drive A: or 2 for drive B:.  Your diskette will
  be loaded into memory.  Take out your master source diskette and place the
  diskette  you  would like to make the copy  on  into a drive,  it  doesn't
  matter which drive.  Now it is time to tell EZ-Copy Lite to make the copy.
  Press A to make the copy in drive A: or B for drive B:.  EZ-Copy Lite will
  automatically format  your floppy  if it isn't already formatted.   Repeat
  this step to make as many copies as you want.   Isn't it nice not to  have
  to reload your source diskette each time?

  Refer to other sections of the On-Line Manual for additional  information.
  F1  is  available  to call up  help  while  you  are  using  EZ-Copy Lite.
#20051#

                       Ŀ
                        Commonly Asked Questions 
                       


  1. Will  EZ-Copy Lite (EZCL)  duplicate  copy protected  diskettes?    No.
     EZCL  will only  duplicate  unprotected diskettes  with no bad sectors.

  2. Why does EZCL require 640K of RAM?   EZCL holds an entire 360K diskette
     in memory  allowing  you to make multiple copies  without  reading  the
     source diskette for each copy.   Total RAM used is 360K  (for in memory
     diskette) + 100K (for EZCL) + 80K (for DOS 4.0) = 540K.

  3. What about 3 1/2" 720K, 1.44M, 5 1/4" 1.2M, and serialization?  See the
     sales literature section of the on-line manual.

#20100#

  EZ-Copy Lite  allows  you to read an entire diskette into memory and  then
  make  as many copies as you  want  without  reading  the  master  diskette
  again.   To  do  this it must retain an image of the  master  diskette  in
  memory.  This  image  can take up to 360K of  storage space.   That is the
  major reason EZ-Copy Lite requires 640K RAM for operation.

  EZ-Copy Lite  out performs DOS's diskcopy both in speed  and in safety  of
  the  operation.   EZ-Copy  Lite speeds up the access  times of  your  disk
  drive allowing  quicker  reads and writes.   It also verifys the  copy  by
  checking the CRC written to the diskette during the copy process.

  When making a copy,  EZ-Copy Lite  (unless told otherwise) will check  the
  diskette to see if it is already formatted  and  then proceed either  with
  the copy or the format and copy.  Just feed it diskettes, you  don't  need
  to worry about the destination diskette.  Nothing could be easier!

  System requirements:  An IBM PC or totally compatible clone,  640K of RAM,
                        and IBM PC DOS version 3.0 or later.   EZ-Copy  Lite
                        should work with any version of MS DOS 3.0 or  later
                        but has not been tested with all the possible MS DOS
                        versions.
#20200#
  ͻ
   DOS-EZCL     PC DOS 3.1 Diskcopy       EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.0    
    Timing  ͹
    Tests     Load    Save  Fmt &Save  Load    Save  Fmt &Save
  ͹
  4.77MHZ PC 28 sec  45 sec  105 sec  28 sec  44 sec   60 sec  *
  Ķ
  8MHZ PC-AT 27 sec  42 sec   59 sec  26 sec  42 sec   58 sec  **
  Ķ
  10MHZ PCAT 27 sec  44 sec   60 sec  18 sec  34 sec   58 sec  ***
  ͼ

  Notes:  EZ-Copy Lite (EZCL) is a fast,  safe,  and  easy to  use  diskette
          duplication program.   Pull down menus,  context  sensitive  help,
          on-line manual, and multiple copies per read are supported.
                                                                            
          Times may change as we continue to improve  EZ-Copy Lite.   Please
          note that  the faster your computer,  the  more  EZ-Copy Lite  out
          performs IBM PC DOS.

          EZ-Copy Lite can make multiple copies/compares per read.  Diskcopy
          can't.   EZ-Copy Lite out performs PC DOS for multiple operations!
#20201#
  All benchmarks  are based on version 1.0  of  EZ-Copy Lite  on  the listed
  machines.   Later versions of EZ-Copy Lite include more features  and  may
  need faster PCs (a 80286/80386 PC) to provide  the same performance level.

  The machines used for testing:

  *    IBM PC running an 4.77 MHz 8088 with 1 memory wait state
  **   Zenith Z248 running an 8 MHz 80286 with 1 memory wait state
  ***  IBM PC AT running an 10 MHz 80286 with 1 wait state (factory 6 MHz)

  The above times are affected by the DOS version, both by its revision and
  its source (IBM, Compaq, etc).   Any small change  in your  hardware  may
  throw off the timing of EZ-Copy Lite.  Memory resident programs slow down
  EZ-Copy Lite and may drastically (up to 50%) slow  the  disk  operations.
  Even such a small thing as displaying the track number while copying took
  many hours of work to speed up to  where it didn't slow down  operations.

  All tests were run with IBM PC DOS with no memory resident programs.   If
  your timing tests show results radically different from the above figures
  please write us with figures.   If  you did better we will praise EZ-Copy
  Lite,  if  you did worse we will try to  find  something to blame  it on.
  For additional speed and media formats inquire about EZX's EZ-Copy Plus!
#20300#
                                HISTORY OF REVISIONS:
                                

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.0   Aug 1988    Basic Version.    Quickly   make   disk
                                     copies.   On-line  manual  and  context
                                     sensitive   help   make  it  easy.   No
                                     cryptic DOS commands needed.

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.1   Sep 1988    Added  on  screen  file  directory  and
                                     additional  help  and  manual  screens.

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.2   Nov 1988    Expanded on-line help  and  manual.   A
                                     few minor touchups and bug fixes.

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.3   Mar 1989    Added a diskette compare function.  Now
                                     replaces  both  diskcopy and  diskcomp.
                                     Released  EZ-Copy Plus  to handle  1.2M
                                     5 1/4  inch  diskettes  and  720K/1.44M
                                     3 1/2  inch formats.  See sales lit for
                                     more info  (Unbelievable performance!).

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.4   Jun 1989    A few minor enhancements and bug fixes.
#20301#

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.5   Jul 1989    Faster, smaller, ...   Replaced several
                                     C routines  with   faster  and  smaller
                                     assembly language routines.   About  6K
                                     less  memory  required  for  registered
                                     version.

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.6   Oct 1989    A little  faster and smaller.   Reduced
                                     the  overhead  in a few areas resulting
                                     in  about 5K  less memory  required for
                                     registered  version.   A  few minor bug
                                     fixes and touchups.

  EZ-Copy Lite ver 1.7   Feb 1990    Smaller and faster.   Combined help and
                                     on-line manual files to  save about 3K.
                                     Added  360K diskette format capability.
                                     Several other areas were touched up.

#20500#

  GENERAL:
  

  1.  EZ-Copy Lite  was  developed  by  Dave Black  of  MaeDae  Enterprises.
  2.  Special thanks to Jim Nech for his technical advice on how to speed up
      EZ-Copy Lite.
  3.  EZ-Copy Lite was written in C  with the core disk routines in assembly
      language.   It uses the  Professional C Windows described below.   The
      source for EZ-Copy Lite consists of about 8,000 lines of code.
  4.  Special thanks to  Jim Nech  at  SSS  for  his excellent  C & Assembly
      language windowing package (Professional C Windows)  used  in  EZ-Copy
      Lite.   It  comes  with complete source code and is  only  $89.   This
      package is a must for software developers  (info/orders 713-484-8060).

#20900#

  EZX Publishing
  Publishers of the EZ Series
  P.O. Box 58177
  Webster, TX 77598 USA


             EZX Publishing for the EaZy computing eXperience!
                                    ~ ~             ~
  * More info? Call us at 713-280-9900  BBS:713-280-8180  FAX:713-280-0525
  * See end of this notice for more ordering information.
  * Updated 2/1/90. Pricing, terms, etc. subject to change without notice.

  For your computing pleasure, EZX Publishing presents:


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              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  - Great price, Less bytes than EZFX! 
  - Never be without the perfect form with the PREMIER forms processor! 
  - Create/Fill-in/Print/Revise all kinds of forms.
#20901#

  - And, when you have the perfect form, print a perfect master for your
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  - Or, leave the master form on screen, fill in your data, and print the
    perfect form, error free. 
  - In just a snap! Your filled-in form can be automatically stored, each 
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  - It's like having an electronic filing cabinet for perfect audit control. 
  - You can make solid borders, lines, shades, combs and numerous graphics
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  - In fact, you can create the perfect custom form faster than your local
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  - Clear Forms Overlay is great for pre-printed forms. Just enter your data
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    multi-part forms. Speeds processing too.

  Features include:
  - Auto-time/date/sequence numbering;
  - Block cut/paste/copy; import/export;
#20902#
  - Forms up to 130 columns by 86 lines. 
  - Operates on IBM(tm) family and close compatible computers. 
    DOS 2.1+, 320K RAM and 1 floppy required.
  - Complete printer drivers included. Supports most printers including
    Epson(tm)/IBM and compatible printers; also the HP-LaserJet(tm) and
    compatibles ("Y" cartridge; other fonts may vary - see soft font pack
    below). Over 90 user modifiable forms also included. 

  Additional new features include:
  - Slick user interface with moving bar "pull-down" menus and on-line help;
  - Annotated forms directory;
  - "LQ" 24 pin dot matrix and integrated Laser printer support
    (see optional laser Font pack below); 
  - Bolding and underlining;  
  - Printed user guide
  - 90+ basic forms template/style sheet pack included.

  Available 3/1/90:

  Version E20 adds: 4-function math (+-*/), and directory sorting.

  Only $59+s/h   (Extra forms packs... see below.)
#20903#

              EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE<tm>     EZFX Ver.2.x.
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  - "The Ultimate Forms Generator and Manager".
 
  In addition to all the features of EZ-FORMS LITE, add:
  - Moving-bar menus with over 125 screens of on-line help;
  - A comprehensive printed manual/tutorial;
  - Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, column/row addition, more);
  - Macros (keystroke record/playback makes form fill-out a breeze); 
  - ASCII data file merge;
  - Auto date, time, increment numbering;
  - Multi-character drawing;
  - Fill-in and file;
  - Clear forms overlay (for pre-printed forms); 
  - Chain (multi-page forms) and multy-copy printing; 
  - Handles forms up to 248 columns by 132 lines;
  - Enhanced printer support includes extensive user modifiable printer
    attributes and embedded characters, also double/single block/shade
    character line drawing and any character "drag" modes; 
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  - Italics, superscript, subscript, double wide, bold, underline, etc. are
    supported for properly equipped printers.
  - Laser Printer (HP & compatibles) support includes auto font downloading,
    graphics emulation and custom font support (see optional font disk below)
  - "LQ" 24 pin. and 9 pin dot matrix printers are also fully supported.

  Other features include:
  - File encryption to protect sensitive files;
  - File compression to save valuable disk space;
  - File description annotation;
  - Increment number counter (different number on each form) printing;
  - Auto-tab/fill-in and file (makes filling out pre-printed forms a snap); 
  - Field markers (lock out designated areas); 
  - Vertical typing;
  - Large character translation; 
  - Math zero suppression; 
  - Word-wrap, centering, justification; 
  - Cut and paste; 
  - Protected field overide; 
  - Graphics "walk-around" mode; 
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  - Fully customizeable printer drivers; 
  - User definition of embedded characters; 
  - Mouse support for Logitech and Microsoft mice.
  - Operates on IBM family and close compatible computers. DOS 2.1 or higher,
    512K free RAM and a hard drive are required.
  - 101+ pre-designed and user modifiable forms  (Basic Forms Pack) included.
  - Comprehensive printed user guide is included. 

  UPGRADE INFORMATION.  If you own a registered copy of any EZ-FORMS,
  call 1-713-280-9900 for upgrade details.  Have your registration number
  handy.  Ask about the FORMS Combo Pack Special Offer!

  New features of Version 2.4 Avail 3/1/89

  - Over 200 screens of on-line help/manual.
  - Expanded math: 15 digits, square and other roots, trig, financial, etc.
    More than 40 functions.  100 accumulators for intermediate calculations.
  - User configurable math auto-recalc.
  - Improved CFO for pre-printed forms.  Automatic grid generator.
  - Expanded manual with triple the content.
#20906#

  - Data Export in 8 different ASCII delimited formats.
  - Search Mode: Like a mini free form database.
  - View/Search/Edit/Print from any forms directory.
  - Expanded HP LaserJet/Compatible printer support. With the optional 
    HPLJ Font Support Pack 2.1, you get capability of 10 different fonts
    per forms and up to 15 graphic images per form.
  - Requires 640K (512 free) and a hard disk for operation.
  - Sorted directories, makes recursive directories very quick.
  - Keyboard macros with an Auto-start feature.
  - Support for non-USA characters like  etc.
  - Menu integration to EZ-InFORMa dB manager. (See EZ-InFORMa dB below.)

  - Plus Much more...

  Only $119+s/h    (Extra forms packs... see below.)
#20907#

  EZ-InFORMa dB   The DATABASE your FORMS have been waiting for!
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Now you can fill out your forms into a database....

  ..... Coming soon!  E.T.A. 3/90

  - Handles inFORMation quickly and easily.
  - Even converts from several other popular data formats, like fixed
    length, ASCII and "FileExpress".
  - Reads/writes industry standard .dbf files. dBase III, III+, and IV.
  - Will even create an input screen for you from your .DBF file.
  - Handles over 2.1 BILLION records, limited only by disk space.
  - Full tutorial for the database novice. "DR" program is included to
    create a meaningful database of all files on any hard or floppy drive.
  - Quickly create a database from an existing form (.FRM).
  - Easily match a database to any existing form.
  - On-line manual and extensive context sensitive help.
  - Query, seek, find, and browse modes to quickly scan your records.
  - View your database in any form - after the fact.
  - Print fancy labels using a form as a label, auto horiz. space suppr.
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  - Easily modify database format to add/delete fields, and change field
    sizes.
  - Quick report feature for on-the-fly counting, summing, and averaging.
  - Choose which fields show up on a form, and where.
  - Multiple indexes: Have your database sorted every which way, so you
    don't have to wait.
  - Automatic indexing as new records are added.
  - Duplicate search mode.
  - Merge or append other database files.
  - Keyboard macros for those repetitive tasks.
  - Repeat keys for repetitive data insertion, date, time, etc.
  - Memo fields that allow meaningful comments of any length.
  - Field validations: numeric, logical, date.
  - Can be used as a fill-out only module for EZFX or EZFL.
  - Menu integration to EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE or EZ-FORMS LITE.
  - Forms printing with all the features supported in the source form.
    That is, EZ-FORMS LITE or EXECUTIVE applicable attributes, incl. math.
  - Requirements: PC/XT/286/386 or compatible computer running DOS 2.1+ and
    a minimum of a 10 MB hard drive (floppy for loading). Also, EZFX v2.4 or
    EZFL vE20 or higher is required to modify master forms. A default form
#20909#

    will be generated with each input .dbf file, if desired. A number of
    pre-designed forms and applications are included, but they can only be
    modified with EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE, or EZ-FORMS LITE.
  - Call for multiple copy, site license, or LAN pricing. $ stc w/o notice.

    Only $69+s/h
   (Note: EZ-FORMS LITE or EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE is HIGHLY recommended.)

  This is a limited time introductory price! Subject to change w/o notice.

  Bundled InFORMapacks:
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  - EZ-InFORMa dB EXECUTIVE  Only $169+s/h ... a $188 value!  
    Includes EZ-InFORMa dB ($69) and EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE ($119)

  - EZ-InFORMa dB LITE       Only $119+s/h ... a $128 value!
    Includes EZ-InFORMa dB ($69) and EZ-FORMS LITE ($59)
#20910#

  OPTIONAL FORMS PACKS for EZFX and EZFL --- None duplicated. 
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  (See Order Coupon for special offer on the Combo Pack.)

  Forms Pack "A"     (General Business): 68+ forms , ...Only $29
  Forms Pack "B"     (Sales and Marketing): 56+ forms, ...Only $29
  Forms Pack "C"     (Management and Personnel): 33+ forms, ...Only $19
  Forms Pack "D"     (Technical): 47+ forms, ...Only $24
  Forms Pack "E"     (Home and Personal): 27+ forms, ...Only $15
  Forms Pack "F"     (Contracts): 22+ forms, ... Only $15
  Forms Pack "G"     (Property Management): 40+ forms, ...Only $24
  Forms Pack "H"     (Home/Office Records): 60+ forms, ... Only $14
  Forms Pack "I"     (Construction Related) 70+ forms  Only $29
  Forms Pack "J"     (Geneology Realted): 60+ forms, ... Only $15

      Forms Combo Pack  
  (Over 400 forms! Includes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, & J above):
   ... Only $99 with EZFX or $119 with EZFL ($200+ SRP)
#20911#

  Laser Font Support Pack 2.1 (Requries EZFX 2.2+)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Includes over 100 soft fonts (GOTHIC, COURIER, PRESTIGE, in portrait,
  landscape, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 point), and over 100 graphic
  images.  Also, you can generate print macros, view/edit .RLE graphics, etc.

  Only $99+s/h (only $69 with your EZFX Ver.2.3 order)


  Laser Font Support Pack 1.2
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  10 downloadable soft fonts for the HP<tm> LaserJet Plus, Series II 
  and compatibles.  Includes 5 portrait and 5 landscape fonts in
  "LINE PRINTER BOLD".  10, 11, 12, 15 and 17 pitch are represented.
  Fonts are auto-downloadable with EZFX 2.1+ and include the line drawing, 
  block, shade, etc. graphics characters not normally included with other 
  soft fonts. Includes download utility.  (Does not give multi-font
  capability to EZ-FORMS EXECUTIVE.)

  $49+s/h  (Only $39 with purchase of EZ-FORMS LITE, or EZ-SPREADSHEET)
#20912#

  EZ-SPREADSHEET(tm) "THE ULTIMATE SPREADSHEET"
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  You too can become a spreadsheet pro in 20 minutes or less! EZ-SPREADSHEET
  won't confuse you, try your patience, or force you to learn 457 commands
  to get started.  What you get is a spreadsheet that will produce 64 columns
  by 512 rows; more than enough for 99% of user's needs.  EZS requires an IBM
  family or compatible computer, DOS 2.1+, 256K ram minimum and 1 disk drive. 
  Any monitor and almost any printer will work.  For Epson type printers, a
  sideways printing program is supplied.  Includes printed manual/tutorial
  plus 5 sample spreadsheets. 

  Only $49+s/h    (Rev. S2x)


  EZ-COPY LITE(tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Have you ever had to copy a batch of floppies?  Well, do it like the pros
  do (EZX developed this program for our own use!!) EZ-COPY allows you
  to make unlimited copies after just 1 master disk read.  Just like a
#20913#

  dedicated hardware duplicator (which can cost thousands), and just about
  as fast! Other features include verify, format only, directory
  infomation, extensive on-line help, and more.  5.25" floppy disks only.
  Requires 640K RAM and PC/MS DOS 3.0+, and at least 1 floppy drive.

  Only $39+s/h


  EZ-COPY PLUS(tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  The ULTIMATE diskette duplicator for the PC you already own!

  Great for publishers, developers, MIS managers, etc.
  Makes ulimited copies of 5.25" and 3.5" disks.  Replaces machines costing
  thousands. Also serializes, formats, and takes true compressed disk images
  (beats most copy protecton) to store to hard drive or transmit via modem.
  Uses EMS or extended RAM, if available.  Requires 640K RAM, hard drive,
  and PC/MS DOS 3.0+, and at least 1 floppy drive required.

  Only $129+s/h 
#20914#

  Don't want to produce your own diskettes?  Call us for a quote on our
  duplication services. 713-280-9900.




  MENU-EZX (tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  The simplest hard disk menu system on the market.  Every novice can use
  it.  Get set up in no time.  Requires only 4K of RAM to operate, thus
  leaving plenty of room for all of your applications.  Requires a hard
  drive and DOS 3+.

  Only $39+s/h
#20915#

  EZ-CRYPT LITE (tm)
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Protect your sensitive files the easy, menu driven way.  Even we can't
  unravel them if we don't have your "key"!  Advanced encryption routines
  ensure protection for your data.  Completely menu driven for the novice
  user.  Encryption, decryption, and cryptanalysis program.  Context
  sensitive help and on-line manual make it easy!  Requires 384K RAM and
  DOS 3.0+.

  Only $39+s/h

  EZ-CRYPT DES (tm)  Available 4/1/90
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  All the features of EZ-CRYPT LITE, but also adds the DES or Data Encryption
  Standard encryption to your files if you choose.  Additional features
  include keyboard macros, DOS Shell, and a host of other features.  This is
  the ultimate in file security, don't trust the protection of your important
  data to anything less.  Requires 512K RAM and DOS 3.0+.

  Only $119+s/h
#20916#

  EZX-WRITE(tm) 
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  WordStar (<tm>MicroPro) compatible word processor with hundreds of features
  including: Pulldown menus with on-line help; windows let you edit two files
  at once; Macros for "recording" repetitive commands or boilerplate; print 
  spooling - allows you to continue editing while your printer prints;
  Supports all popluar printers - bold, italics, underline, super/subscript, 
  and alternate fonts are available - or create your own printer drivers; 
  DOS shell for formatting that ever full diskette; EGA monitor support; 
  headers and footers; lightning fast search and replace; word wrap 
  and justification; "undo"; adjustable tabs, margins and ruler lines; 
  "point-and-shoot" directories; automatic file backup; block copy, move,
  delete, read or write from disk, even between windows and documents; user
  defined colors; Requires IBM<tm> family of computers or compatible, with
  256K ram, DOS 2.1+, one disk drive, any monitor, and a compatible printer.

  $49+s/h   (Rev. W23)

  DOC Disk "A" 125 Business/Personal Letters & Contracts: $29
  DOC Disk "B" 100 Legal Documents: $29
  Only $10 each with EZXW purchase.
#20917#

  ANNOUNCING PRIORITY SERVICE REGISTRATION
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  For an additional $39 (no shipping) for the first registration number, $19
  for each additional, you can enjoy the benefits of PRIORITY Service.

  Benefits include: - "First place" priority on all customer service calls.
                    - A same day call back if a rep. is unavailable when
                      you call. (USA-only).
                    - Unlimited BBS support with special file areas for
                      PSR customers.
                    - Call us for the latest benefits.
                    - First-in-line notification of all upgrades.
                    - Free damaged disk replacement.
                    - PSR customers are randomly selected as beta testers.
#20918#

  ORDER INFO: 
  ~~~~~~~~~~~
  SEE ORDER COUPON!  Or, if you are ordering with a VISA, MasterCard, or
  American Express/Optima, feel free to call in your order at 1-800-USEASYX
  (1-800-USEASYX   -- CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY   ---  INFO: 1-713-280-9900). 

  The Information and customer service line is 1-713-280-9900.

  FAX ORDERS: 1-800-SEE-FAX-EZX (1-800-733-3293)  FAX INFO: 1-713-280-0525

  BBS: 1-713-280-8180 (1200/2400, N, 8, 1)

  Mail orders to: 

  EZX Publishing, P.O. BOX 58177 Dept. ORD, Webster, TX 77598 USA.
  (s/h add, $6 USA/48, $10 AK, HI, PR, APO, FPO, VI, Canada, $20 foreign.)

  Pricing and terms are subject to change without notice.  Code 2/1/90.

#END#
