Step-by-step instructions on using the All Code Reader for DOS

Completion: 50%
Current Status: Collecting Dust
Speed: Fast (if using SmartDrv or running Windows)
GOTCHAS: Slow if using Real Mode DOS, and large packets
Source Code: PowerBASIC 3.2, source included
Screen Shots: Old Main Screens


STEP-BY-STEP on how to run Reader
STEP 1: Download the DOS Reader
STEP 2: PKUNZIP or use WINZIP to extract files
STEP 3: Run ACR.EXE
If it runs, good. If not, then e-mail me.
STEP 4: Download an All Code Packet (not ABC!)
None yet available, but you can try ACB-1995.ZIP (750KB)
STEP 5: UNZIP it (ACB-1995.ZIP) to your All Code Reader directory
If you don't know how, there's no hope for you :)
STEP 6: Run ACR.EXE again.
A message should popup, say Yes
STEP 7: Hilight *.* and hit the ENTER key
If everything installs ok, good. If not, e-mail me.
STEP 8: Have fun using the crippled reader!


STEP-BY-STEP on how to convert *.ABC
STEP 1: Assuming that you already have *.ABC files on your system. This converter WILL NOT convert .CDE files.
STEP 2: Download special converter A2C.ZIP
It's fully automated, but please read on...
STEP 3: UNZIP the A2C.ZIP file to the directory where your *.ABC files reside. Now go to that directory.
STEP 4: First, create a directory called NEW
STEP 5: Now run the batch file called A.BAT
Just type A at the prompt.
STEP 6: Wait for the batch to finish, IGNORE ALL ERRORS!
STEP 7: Your converted files should now reside in the NEW directory.