Index of /netwaresl/LANTASTI/PSEL10A

 Name                    Last modified       Size  Description

 Parent Directory        23-Apr-2005 03:00      -  
 PSEL.CFG                12-Feb-1995 08:43     1k  
 PSEL.COM                14-Feb-1995 06:14    11k  
 PSEL10A.ZIP             14-Feb-1995 06:14     7k  
 REGISTER.TXT            11-Feb-1995 08:54     2k  

PSEL.COM - Lantastic printer selection program, version 1.0a

What is this thing?

	PrinterSelect is a Lantastic-compatible network utility which
	performs a very simple service: It switches the printer
	connected to LPT1:.  Many older DOS programs will only print
	to LPT1, and using the supplied Lantastic programs (net.exe or
	lanpup.exe) to switch printers is a hassle.  These programs
	require you to delete the current connection, choose a server,
	and reconnect to one of it's printers.  These steps can cause
	trouble for the novice network user.  I've seen too many
	occasions of the user accidentally logging out while trying to
	manipulate the lanpup menus.
	
	This small TSR is designed with simplicity in mind.  The goal
	is to allow you to supply the user with a simple menu from 
	which to select a printer.

Installation:

	Unzip this file to any directory.  This directory can either
	be located on a local workstation, or a network shared 
	directory.  Next, edit the file, psel.cfg (see below) to
	represent your printer configuration.  Make sure psel.cfg is
      	located in the default directory when you load PrinterSelect, 
	since this is the only place the program looks.

Usage - PSEL [/d|/e|/h]

	Enter "psel" by itself to load the TSR.  It configures itself
	by reading the file "psel.cfg" in the current directory.  This
	file contains a list of "network resources" (i.e., the network
	names of the printers) as well as descriptions.  Each line
	is composed of a printer and a description, separated by a
	space or comma.  A sample file is included which you can update.
	To use a "local" printer (i.e., one that is not on the network
	but connected to your local computer), just use the network
	name '\\'.  This will essentially disconnect you from any
	network printers, allowing you to access the local printer.

	Once psel is loaded, it is invoked by pressing the hotkey,
	which defaults to <alt>-A.  A list of printers will appear.  
	Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight a printer, and 
	the enter key to make the connection.  Press escape to return 
	to what you were doing.  That's it!

	To temporarily disable the hotkey, use the /d option.  To re-
	enable, use /e.  This feature is useful in applications where
	the printer connections should not be changed by the user. 
	If the application is invoked through a batch file, psel can
	be disabled before loading the application and enabled after
	the application exits.

	Setting the hotkey is detailed below in the revision history.

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			    REVISION HISTORY

12 Feb. 1995

	Enable connection to a local printer by using the network
	printer name '\\'.

11 Feb. 1995

	Allow a user-defined hotkey.  To update the hotkey, start PSEL
	with the /h switch.  This puts the software in "hotkey record"
	mode.  The software will instruct to enter your new hotkey,
	just as it will be used to invoke the popup.  It will then
	automatically make a change in your psel.cfg file to make this
	change permanent.  Also, if PSEL is currently loaded, it will
	update the hotkey of the currently running program.  Notice that
	the left and right shift keys are considered independently when
	selecting a hotkey.  For example, <left shift>-<other key> is
	a distinct hotkey from <right shift>-<other key>.

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			  KNOWN LIMITATIONS

	Currently, this product is not guaranteed to work with printers
	on Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, or Netware servers. This
	has to do with the more complex naming schemes and passwords
	used on these servers.  I have found no problems with any 
	LANtastic server printers.

Thank you for using this software.

**** Please be sure to register !!! ***

PSEL - (c) Copyright 1994 Daniel J. Kelly.