Nibbles & Scribbles; 1985-1987
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No. 4 June 1985 sufrmiLJwnucnr mar LESCRIPT FOR IBM-PC The big news in this issue of Nibbles & Scribbles is In addition to the 50 programmable function keys that the release of the IBM-PC and TANDY-2000 version of LeScript now gives you on your IBM-PC, there are also LeScript. February 25, 1985 was the official release date 72 PROGRAMMABLE CHARACTER KEYS. These are the foreign of this product. language characters in the IBM-PC character generator ROM, plus a few more scientific and Greek characters to round out This version of LeScript works on the IBM-PC, IBM-XT, the number to 72. The way to get one of these characters to TANDY-2000, TANDY-1200, TANDY-1000, and any IBM-PC exact appear on the display is to simply hit one of the look-alike. Either color or monochrome monitor adaptors can alpha-numeric keys while holding down the <ALT> key or the be used (color looks superb). Either parallel or serial <ALT> and the <SHIFT> keys. LeScript also gives you the printers can be used. It runs on MS-DOS version 2.00 (or ability to "program" these characters so that they can print higher) and requires at least 128K of RAM. LeScript can also out on your printer as unique symbols, designs, small be used as the word processor on the TANDY-1000 DESKMATE pictures, or the actual characters as they appear on the program. Just type COPY LESCRIPT.COM TWTEXT.EXE<ENTER> screen. then run DESKMATE as normal. By taking advantage of the built-in underline and The file format and printer commands of LeScript text boldface capability of the IBM-PC and compatible computers. files under the IBM-PC version are exactly the same as for LeScript can now display TRUE BOLDFACE and UNDERLINED the TRS-80 versions of LeScript. In other words, any files CHARACTERS. Therefore, underlining and holding with this you create on your TRS-80 Model 1, 3, 4, 4P, MAX-80, or LNW version on LeScript is still as easy is it always was with using LeScript can be transferred over to the IBM-PC using the other versions of LeScript (i.e. CTLR-3 for bold and one of the many available TRS-80-to-IBM transfer programs, CTLR-4 for underline), but now they are displayed and the IBM version of LeScript will be able to read them in simultaneously on the screen, with no blinking as was with no changes necessary. The only exception is that the necessary on the TRS-80 computers. Other character foreign language character byte values are different between attributes, such as superscript, subscript, and italics, the two systems. These will have to be changed if you have appear on the screen using the method of alternating used them in your text files. character/symbol as they do on the other versions of LeScript. On IBM-type color monitor systems however, The IBM version of LeScript has all of the same italics are displayed in a blue background and underlines in easy-to-use features as the TRS-80 version, plus a few extra a green foreground. This gives one extra simultaneous- goodies. One of them, as mentioned above, is SUPPORT FOR display character attribute to your credit, if you are one COLOR MONITORS. If your IBM-PC or look-alike has a color of those with a color monitor system. monitor, you will find LeScript to be a beautiful and natural addition to your system. Each field in the top The IBM-PC version of LeScript also integrates with status lines is in a different bright and vibrant color, for the MS-DOS version of Electric Webster, which is still by eye-appeal and improved visual clarity. Also, to suit far one of the fastest and most powerful spelling checker personal taste, the color of the text can be changed to any programs ever written. I am sure you will find this highly one of 7 different colors on an IBM-type color monitor, or recommended program to be an invaluable addition to your one of 15 different colors on a TANDY-2000. Also any one of software library. With LeScript and Electric Webster on several different background colors can be selected. your IBM-PC, you will have a word-processing/spelling package that is unbeatable. Another nice added feature to the IBM-PC version of LeScript is PROGRAMMABILITY OF THE 10 FUNCTION KEYS PRICING AND on the keyboard. This programmability extends to 5 CURRENT OWNER DISCOUNTS shift-levels of the 10 function keys for a total of 50 programmable function key combinations. On keyboards with The List price for the IBM-PC version of LeScript 12 function keys, like the TANDY-2000 and the TANDY-1000. (which can also be run on the TANDY-2000, -1200, and -1000) you have 5 times 12, or a total of 60 programmable key is only $199.95. If you are already a current owner of one combinations. These function keys can be programmed with of the other versions of LeScript, you can take a $50.00 any amount (i.e. no fixed limit) of text and/or editing discount off the price of the IBM-PC version if purchased function commands. For example, one function key could be with another instruction manual, or a $65.00 discount if programmed to: load in a given text file, search for the purchased without. If you take it without an extra manual occurrence of a given string of characters, replace those we will supply addendum sheets to be used with your present with a different string of characters, locate a given place manual for instruction on using LeScript on the IBM-PC. in the text, type out a predefined paragraph at that place, Please indicate your current LeScript serial number when save the new text file to the disk, and then print it out. ordering, if requesting the discount. Electric Webster for All that editing power and more is available at the touch of the IBM-PC version of LeScript is $129.90, a $20.00 discount one single key — and with LeScript you have that power off list price. Free shipping within the U.S., Florida available on 50 keys. residents please include 6% sales tax. —AN! /hK PTLJm wf/%— /iJv J—l I—IS^melbuumlji i?n VERSION 1.60 Printer drivers that have been added since version 1.4 NEW FEATURES IN LESCRIPT include: Radio Shack DWIIB, DWP-510 and LPIII, Epson LQ-1500, Panasonic KX-P1091 and KX-P1092, Olympia ESW-102, On May 1, 1985 we released version 1.60 of LeScript Olympia ES-100, Olivetti 2300 InkJet, Olivetti ET-111, which contains many new features and enhancements. This Transtar 120, Smith-Corona D-200 and D-300, Star Micronics release is now available for IBM-PC/TANDY-2000/compatibles, Power Type, Delta 10, Delta 15, Shinwa SX-80P, Hewlett Model 1/3/4/4P/MAX-80/LNW, Model 2/12/16, and Model 4 CP/M. Packard ThinkJet, Brother HR-25, HR-35, CE-50, EM-100, Included in the following list are some enhancements that EM-200, Silver-Reed EXP-700, Royal Alpha 2015, Teletex have been added since release 1.4 of LeScript. TTX-1014, NEC 2010 and 2030, and Centronics 351. Now LeScript has printer drivers for over 200 different The main goodie that has been added in version 1.60 is printers, and can perform right-margin proportional ON-LINE HELP SCREENS. With just the touch of two keys justification on over 120 of those printers. (CTRL-?), a helpful and informative set of editing and printing command references appears on the screen. The UPDATING YOUR DISK help-screen text file is also user-changable, so you have TO VERSION 1.60 the advantage of being able to add-to or subtract-from the information in the help file as your needs require. The cost to receive the update from version 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 to 1.6 is $20.00; from 1.4 to 1.6 is $15.00; or from For the advanced user of LeScript the Help Screen 1.5 to 1.6 is $10.00. If you have just purchased LeScript function can also be used as an ALTERNATE TEXT SCREEN, for within the last 30 days (and can prove it with a Xerox copy editing two separate files in LeScript at the same time. of the sales slip), the update will be free. Please return All the same editing commands that are active in the primary your master disk along with payment when requesting the screen are also active in the Help Screen/Alternate Screen, update. Shipping, handling, and all required addendum including loading files, saving files, insert, delete, etc. sheets for your version will be provided at no additional Users who out-grow the need for help screens can remove the cost. If you would like to have a brand new LeScript Help file from their disk and the function becomes a second, instruction manual written specifically for version 1.60, independent editing screen. You can edit two files at the please include an additional $17.00. Florida residents same time, or use one as a reference while working on the please add 6% sales tax. other — just hit CTRL-? to flip between the two. It's like having two word processing programs in one. NIBBLES & SCRIBBLES Another new feature in LeScript 1.60 is an ENHANCED 11-CHARACTER WILD-CARD SELECTIVE DIRECTORY. Now you If you are new to "Nibbles & Scribbles" (the can tell LeScript to list just those file names on the disk publication you are now reading), let me say a few words of that start with the letter "A", or end with the letters introduction.