November 7, 1988


PRinting Calculator (PRC) ver. 3.6 - Shareware

The Printing Calculator has all the features of a printing
desktop calculator, but with special capabilities. Paper
Tape is simulated on the computer printer attached to LPT1
(PRN). The calculator has the following features:

* TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) operation.
* PRC will print a Text file on LPT1 (F2).
* Paper Tape On/Off (F3 = on and F4 = off).
* Paste the Correct Time (F7).
* Send a Line Feed to the printer (Alt-F5).
* Send a Form Feed to the printer (Alt-F6).
* Paste the Correct Date (F8).
* Paste the Result of a calculation (F10).
* PRC calculator will move on screen (F5/F6 or
right/left arrows.)
* Uses only about 33.5k of DOS memory.
* The Hot-Key (Ctrl-F5) Pops-Up the calculator over
any text mode application. CGA/MGA/EGA/VGA

PRC calculator uses Algebraic entry (Infix) and has a deci-
mal precision of 9 digits maximum. The numbers entered will
appear in a window across the top of the calculator. The
numbers will move to the left as they are entered. In most
ways, the operation is exactly as in a desktop calculator.

The calculator can be loaded by typing PRC at the DOS prompt.
Once loaded, PRC will display three lines of information and
will be ready to use at any time the combination Ctrl-F5 is
pressed. PRC will remain on screen until the Esc key, F10
for number paste, F8 for pasting the Date, or F7 for Time
paste is pressed. After you have returned to your appli-
cation, you may again call the calculator up with Ctrl-F5.
Notice that PRC returns to the position on the screen where
you last used it, and with the last calculation intact.

When using the paper tape option (F3 on, F4 off), the paper
may be advanced by pressing Alt-F5. The entire page may be
advanced out of the printer by pressing Alt-F6). These two
functions are handy when you are using another application
and want to advance the paper, but don't want to get up and
take the printer off line to do it. The form feed and line
feed functions are always available.
PRC automatically turns off the cursor when it is invoked.
PRC also turns on the numlock for the standard keyboard.

PRC will print a text file when the F2 key is pressed and
a Drive/path/filename is entered.

I have also included a version called PRC-EN for the enhanced
keyboard that does not turn on the numlock. The colors are
black and white at present. If the program is supported by
the users, I will issue updates that will allow Hot-Key
selection, color choices, keyboard type selection, and other
features as fully installable functions.



August 23, 1988

PRinting Calculator (PRC) - Shareware


This program is user supported shareware. The fee requested
for registration is only fifteen dollars ($15.00). Users
who register will get the next update free. Registered users
will also be notified about other low cost shareware products
as they are released.

If you would like to use PRC on more than one computer,
contact me by phone or mail regarding low cost site licenses
for your company or organization.

If you are familiar with the information services, BBS's, or
companys selling shareware and public domain software on
disk, you may have seen or used the public domain versions
of my calculator. I have fully supported two versions for
during the past two years. They are still available and I
will still issue updates from time to time. PRC has many
more features and as shareware, will be enhanced more often.

Mail the registration form at the bottom of this page with
a check or money order for $15.00 to the address listed
below. Cut the form along the dotted line.

Timothy B. Coleman
11115 Kenmoor Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48205 Ph. 313-526-8415
GEnie Address T.Coleman, CompuServe I.D. 73036,1177

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Name _______________________________________

Address _______________________________________

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Zip ___________


I would like to register my copy of PRC, the PRinting
Calculator. Enclosed find my check or money order for
$15.00. Please notify me about updates and new soft-
ware releases.

Signature: ___________________________________

Mail Registration fee to:

Timothy B. Coleman
11115 Kenmoor Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48205


Thank You for Supporting Shareware!




August 23, 1988


PRinting Calculator (PRC) - Shareware

Key Reference

Ctrl-F5 - Hot-Key (Pops up the calculator)
Esc - Removes the calculator from the screen to
allow the user to return the main program.
F1 - Displays a Help screen.
F2 - Send a text file to the printer on LPT1.
F3 - Turns the paper tape function on.
F4 - Turns the paper tape function off.
F5 - Move the Calculator Left on the screen.
F6 - Move the Calculator Right on the screen.
F7 - Paste the Time into the application below
the Pop-up.
F8 - Paste the Date into the application.
F10 - Paste the result of a calculation into the
application below the Pop-up.
Alt-F5 - Sends one line feed for each press of the
key and beeps.
Alt-F6 - Sends one form feed for each press of the
key and beeps.
0-9 - Number keys on the top row and numeric pad
may be used.
+,-,*,/ - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide functions;
top row '+' and'-' may also be used.
C/c - Clear the calculator to zero.
E/e - Clear the last entry, and display the prev.
result or entry. Press it twice to clear to
zero.
Right arrow - Moves PRC to the right. Use the shift key
and the arrow on 84 key keyboards.
Left arrow - Moves PRC to the left. Use the shift key
and the arrow on 84 key keyboards.
= or - Totals a calculation on the crt and on the
tape if on.

WARNING: Always be sure the printer is powered on
and is selected online before attempting
to print to it or sending LF/FF's to the
printer.
By:
Timothy B. Coleman
11115 Kenmoor Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48205 Ph. 313-526-8415
GEnie Address T.Coleman, CompuServe I.D. 73036,1177

Thank You for Supporting Shareware!