afc@i.cc.purdue.edu (Greg Flint) (04/15/89)
I have a need for a TSR program, but I don't know how to set up such a beast.
My TP4 manual says that any program can go TSR via the "KEEP" function, but
that no further information or support is available.
I've scanned SIMTEL20's MSDOS directories and I've found some TSR code that
works with TP3 and some that works with an assembler. I have neither TP3 nor
an assembler (nor the knowledge to tie the assembler to TP4 even if I had one).
I cannot get the TP3 code to work with TP4 -- something to do with a change
in how "inline" code should be set up according to the UPDATE program.
What I want to do is to create a program that does the following:
* Before going TSR, it allows the user to specify the "hot" key.
(I'd like to specify more that one, each of which triggers a different
function, but I could live with one "hot" key to be followed by user
input.)
* It goes TSR (via the "KEEP" function or inline code).
* After the "hot" key(s) is/are hit, it "wakes up" and executes the
routines that I've put in the program.
* After running these routines, the program would let the user specify
whether the program should remain a "TSR" or if it should quit and free
up its allocated memory.
Sample programs or code segments that perform all or part of the above
would be best. Directions on how to setup the pre-TSR code, specify the
entry to the "awakened" program, and how to clean up the memory also would
be helpful.
I've set the follow-up to comp.lang.pascal since I believe that this topic
may be of interest to other TP4 programmers.
Does anyone know if TP5 has any TSR support? I plan to upgrade in the next
couple of months, but I would advance my timetable if TSR support is in TP5.
Thanks in advance.
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In article <3097@i.cc.purdue.edu>, afc@i.cc.purdue.edu (Greg Flint) writes: > I have a need for a TSR program, but I don't know how to set up such a beast. > My TP4 manual says that any program can go TSR via the "KEEP" function, but > that no further information or support is available. It sounds like what you REALLY need is Turbo Professional 4.0 (and later 5.0) from TurboPower software. This is NOT public domain, but is an excellent set of routines for Turbo Pascal. It includes a very solid unit for TSR handling. It allows you to do much of what you've described. I've used versions of these routines since TP3. They come with full source code and are very solid. Also, the company provides excellent support. TurboPower is in Scotts Valley, CA at 408-438-8608. I am NOT associated with TurboPower in any way except as a very satisfied customer. -- Bob Breedlove SYSOP: BOBsBBS (916/929-7511) pacbell!sactoh0!bfbreedl
gbm@gbmatl.UUCP (gary mckenney) (04/17/89)
In article <3097@i.cc.purdue.edu>, afc@i.cc.purdue.edu (Greg Flint) writes: > I have a need for a TSR program, but I don't know how to set up such a beast. > My TP4 manual says that any program can go TSR via the "KEEP" function, but > that no further information or support is available. You need to contact the following: Essential Software, Inc. P.O. Box 1003 Maplewood, NJ 07040 (914) 762-6605 (201) 762-6965 They supposedly have a set of routines to implement TSR's. I've called them once to ask some questions and they supposedly give full Microsoft C I/O support. You have to ask them if it works in TURBO Pascal or how to make calls. Keep in mind that this is not an endorsement but only a possible lead to your solution. I've used their ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS LIBRARY and it's a reputable and well documented product. Gary McKenney
slezakm@jacobs.CS.ORST.EDU (Mark R. Slezak) (04/17/89)
Ii isn't code for version 4.0 of Turbo Pascal, but in the May 1989 issue
of Dr. Dobb's Journal (#151,) there is an artical by Ken L. Pottebaum on
TSR's and Turbo Pascal.
His artical contains code for a unit (it is turbo 5.0 thou...) I am not
sure, but it may be adaptable to Turbo 4.0. I haven't looked it over to
all that much yet, but it appears to be inline code.
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In article <3097@i.cc.purdue.edu>, afc@i.cc.purdue.edu (Greg Flint) writes: > I have a need for a TSR program, but I don't know how to set up such a beast. > My TP4 manual says that any program can go TSR via the "KEEP" function, but > that no further information or support is available. > I have a feeling that this post might not be all too helpful. :^) I have a book that's called something like "Advanced Turbo Pascal." (Sorry, don't remember the exact name.) It's got a grey cover, on which it says such wonderful things as 'How to use the debugger', 'How to write TSRs', 'How to cure world hunger', 'How to make zillions of dollars and impress your friends'. (Okay, okay, it doesn't REEELLY tell you how to make zillions of dollars - I just made that up!) Anyway... There is a huge section in there which goes into detail on which interrupts you need to write handlers for, and why, and how. There is a medium-sized unit included (took about an hour or so to type in - $50 for a source disk is a little steep), which sets up a basic TSR example, and which has info in the comments about how to modify to suit your own applications. There is also a sizable section on utilizing the mouse interrupt (whazzat, $33??). Lets you pick off button presses, releases, movements, etc. All that groovy sort of stuff. VERY handy book. Lots of info on the debugger, and other good things. I think it's what you're looking for (or at least, it's what you need; they're not always the same thing. :^) I wish I could remember the exact title, or the author's name. It's published by the same house that puts out that big reference volume for Borland. Of course, I don't remember which one that is, either!! (It's either Osbourne of McGraw-Hill, although I suddenly have the sinking feeling someone's gonna tell me they're one and the same!) Anyway, good luck. Mitch @ Rockwell, Anaheim Disclaimer: I didn't write the book; I just liked what was in it.
cs3b3aj@maccs.McMaster.CA (Stephen M. Dunn) (04/21/89)
In article <3097@i.cc.purdue.edu> afc@i.cc.purdue.edu (Greg Flint) writes: >I have a need for a TSR program, but I don't know how to set up such a beast. >My TP4 manual says that any program can go TSR via the "KEEP" function, but >that no further information or support is available. In the July 1988 BYTE magazine, there is an article called "A Turbo TSR" which gives an outline of how the author of the article designed a simple TSR which, when activated with a hot key, shows a clock on the screen. The article itself gives rather sketchy information, but there is an editor's note as follows: Pseudocode for QuickTime is in listing 1. The complete source for QT is available on disk, on BIX, on BYTEnet, and in the Quarterly Listings Supplement. See page 3 for further details. (QuickTime, or QT is the name of the author's TSR; BIX is Byte's bulletin board). You might want to follow up on this; I think it would likely solve most of your problems. By the way, QT is written in TP4. Hope this helps. -- ====================================================================== ! Stephen M. Dunn, cs3b3aj@maccs.McMaster.CA ! DISCLAIMER: ! ! This space left unintentionally blank - vi ! I'm only an undergrad ! ======================================================================
astieber@csd4.milw.wisc.edu (Anthony J Stieber) (04/21/89)
The package described below can be made available via FTP to this site or can be mailed (when I get the chance). Either way let me know if you want it. NB: I havn't actually tried it out. -- Tony Stieber astieber@csd4.milw.wisc.edu TP-TSR 2/11/89 Richard W. Prescott This package illustrates a method for writing TP4/5 interrupt routines with sufficient power and flexibility to support sophisticated resident applications. The interrupt hook and return procedures are written in assembly language, however the remainder of the application can be written entirely in Pascal, can use up to 64K stack, and can Chain or Return from Interrupt from any point in the Pascal Code. All source code is provided, and all assembly source code is contained in the Units CONSOLE and DOS21_0A which are provided in both source and compiled form. Users without an assembler can redesign everything but the interrupt hook and return procedures.
cs3b3aj@maccs.McMaster.CA (Stephen M. Dunn) (04/22/89)
In article <4364@arcturus> mitch@arcturus.UUCP (Mitchell S. Gorman) writes: >I have a book that's called something like "Advanced Turbo Pascal." (Sorry, >don't remember the exact name.) It's got a grey cover, on which it says >such wonderful things as 'How to use the debugger', 'How to write TSRs', [ lotsa stuff deleted ] >VERY handy book. Lots of info on the debugger, and other good things. >I think it's what you're looking for (or at least, it's what you need; >they're not always the same thing. :^) >I wish I could remember the exact title, or the author's name. It's >published by the same house that puts out that big reference volume for >Borland. Of course, I don't remember which one that is, either!! (It's >either Osbourne of McGraw-Hill, although I suddenly have the sinking >feeling someone's gonna tell me they're one and the same!) You expected this, so here it is: They're the same ... they're called Osbourne McGraw-Hill (surprise). As for the book (aha! here's the important part of this post), if you're looking for this one, make sure you get one that says it's for TP5. I have the Turbo PAscal 4 book called "Advanced Turbo Pascal", and it is _not at all_ like the book described above. It has mostly stuff you'd find in a data structures or algorithms course, with not much of it being specific to TP4. In fact, although it has sections on the Database and Graphics toolboxes, it (for some stupid reason) describes the Turbo 3 versions, not Turbo 4! Anyway, what's the point? Just make sure you check which version you're buying. Hope this helps. -- ====================================================================== ! Stephen M. Dunn, cs3b3aj@maccs.McMaster.CA ! DISCLAIMER: ! ! Goddamn exams! I hate them! I hate them! ! I'm only an undergrad ! ======================================================================