sseago@fthood.UUCP (01/22/88)
Two weeks ago I borrowed a registered copy of PC-WRITE version 2.71 to see if the program is what I need. I have been testing it on 2 different machines and have run into problems on both of them. The registered owner of the copy doesn't use it much so he isn't of any help to get the questions answered and since I'm not a registered user, Quicksoft won't talk to me (the old catch-22). Before you lite the old flame-throwers, don't bother, I fully intend to register if the program will work like it's supposed to. As of yet, I'm not convinced. Here are the parameters of the tests: CASE 1: a new Tandy 1000SX, dual floppy, monochrome Tandy 130A (tandy mode) for printer A Tandy 210 for printer B DOS 3.2 from R/S CASE 2: a Zenith 248 (286 machine), 20M and single floppy, EGA ALPS P2000G (Epson FX100 mode) DOS 3.3 from Microsoft (not Zenith) PROBLEMS similar on both cases: ruler is not fully functional. The F2,F5 recall of the default ruler does absolutely nothing. The F2,grey+/- does not scan through the other rulers in pr.def (I did use ALTgrey+/- on the Tandy), the + key beeps and the - key does nothing. When testing, I opened a document, F2, modified the ruler margins, F3 (the R/S asked to append the pr.def file, the Zenith asked to append the ed.def file, although I appended the new rulers to both files on both systems during the testing) appended the files, F2, F2, modified the ruler again, F2, entered text under the new/unsaved ruler, F2, F5 expecting the default ruler to appear but nothing happened. then I press the plus and minus keys and the plus beeped and the minus did nothing. When I looked at the pr.def and ed.def files, the created default rulers were appended to the file. When I open a new document, the created default ruler does come up. So what is wrong with the F5,+,- keys ???? Do I need some other configuration to make them work??? PROBLEM peculiar to the R/S in case 1: (I am using the ed.trs and not the standard ed.def) When I go to print to either printer A or B (this is with the correct pr.def files for each printer and printing from 'A>pr filename' or from inside ed where it calls pr.exe), after it opens the file but before the F10 to tell it printer is ready, I get the error message that <ALT>G.S:6 spacing doesn't exist, line skipped. Then when it prints out, it issues only a <cr> and not a <lf>. An inspection of the two pr.def files shows that the .S:6 parameter is listed. The printer dip switches are set for 1/6 inch. PROBLEM peculiar to the Zenith in case 2: After typing in the 'ed filename', it clears the screen and the gives the error 'Number expected, Control file "ed.def" line 1 col 4; Esc:cancel, F9:continue. I press F9 and go on with processing like nothing happened. I have checked the ed.def file and every thing looks fine with a ruler on the first line. The ed.def file has never been modified since the original copy made from the registered copy. This problem doesn't show up when the same files are run on the R/S. So there are my three problems. To any of you folks that are avid fans of PCWrite, please come to it's rescue or I'm off to find a word processor/editor that works right. Thanks for the help.... Stan Seago US Army, HQ III Corps & Fort Hood ..!ihnp4!uiucuxc!fthood!sseago Attn: AFZF-DE-ENV DEH, Environmental Management Office Fort Hood, TX 76544-5057