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v2.00
Database of Feline Symptoms and Ailments
Copyright 1992, Jim Lynch
CATMED.DOC Page 1
INDEX Purpose................... 2
Quick start............... 2
Help...................... 2
Main Menu................. 2
Symptoms.................. 3
Ailments.................. 5
Commands.................. 6
Color Setup............... 7
Sound Effects............. 7
Exploding Windows......... 7
Network................... 7
Files Supplied............ 7
Support................... 8
Register.................. 5
Other Products............ 9
Disclaimer................ 9
CATMED.DOC Page 2
PURPOSE CAT-MED is a database of common feline symptoms and
ailments. It allows you to quickly determine what a
set of symptoms might mean, and also to see what
symptoms may be associated with a given ailment.
QUICK To install on a floppy or hard drive, simply copy all
START the distribution files to a directory of your choice.
If you are upgrading from a previous version, you
should install the new version into a new directory
or disk and then delete all the files from the old
version. Several files from the old version are no
longer used. You'll have to setup you colors again
if you don't like the factory defaults.
Start the program by typing CATMED at the DOS prompt.
If you want to force the screens to displayed in
Monochrome, start the program by typing CATMED /M
instead. This should not be necessary on monochrome
systems, since CAT-MED will detect what type of
video card you have and display it's screens
accordingly.
HELP Context sensitive help is available at all times.
Press the F1 key to get help.
MAIN MENU There are five Main Menu functions. They are:
Symptoms - This function displays a list of
Symptoms. You can select a Symptom,
or a group of Symptoms, and then see
a list of associated Ailments.
Ailments - This function displays a list of
Ailments. You can select an Ailment,
and then see a list of associated
Symptoms.
CatMed SetUp - This function allows you to alter the
colors, and turn sound effects and
exploding windows On or Off.
Program Info - Tells how to contact the program
Exit - Returns you to the operating system.
CATMED.DOC Page 3
SYMPTOMS This function lets you select a symptom or a group
of symptoms and view a list ailments associated with
your selection(s).
Symptoms List
-------------
This list is in alphabetic order.
PRESS SPACEBAR to Tag/UnTag the symptoms you want
to include.
PRESS "U" to UnTag all the symptoms. This lets
you start with a clean slate.
PRESS ENTER when you have tagged all the symptoms
you wish to investigate. If no symptoms are
tagged, the single hi-lited symptom is selected.
PRESS ESC to quit.
Selected Symptoms List
----------------------
After you have selected symptoms and pressed
enter, you are shown this review list of the
symptoms you selected.
PRESS ENTER accept this list of symptoms.
PRESS ESC to quit.
Ailments for Selected Symptom(s)
--------------------------------
After you have accepted the review list of
symptoms, you are shown this alphabetic list
ailments that are associated with the combination
of symptoms you selected.
From this list of ailments, you can then choose
one and view the symptoms that are associated
with that ailment.
PRESS ANY LETTER key to move to the next ailment
matching that letter.
PRESS ENTER to view the symptoms associated with
the hi-lited ailment.
PRESS ESC to quit.
CATMED.DOC Page 4
Symptoms for Selected Ailment
-----------------------------
This list is in probable occurance order, either
1, 2 or 3.
PRESS 1, 2 or 3 to move to the next symptom with
that probability of occurance.
PRESS ESC or ENTER to quit.
Also please see the section "COMMANDS" for other
commands that are always available while viewing a
list of symptoms or ailments.
CATMED.DOC Page 5
AILMENTS This function lets you select an ailment and view a
list of symptoms associated with that ailment.
Ailments List
-------------
This list is in alphabetic order.
PRESS ANY LETTER key to move to the next ailment
matching that letter.
PRESS ENTER to view the symptoms associated with
the hi-lited ailment.
PRESS ESC to quit.
Symptoms for Selected Ailment
-----------------------------
This list is in probable occurance order, either
1, 2 or 3.
PRESS 1, 2 or 3 to move to the next symptom with
that probability of occurance.
PRESS ESC or ENTER to quit.
Also please see the section "COMMANDS" for other
commands that are always available while viewing a
list of symptoms or ailments.
CATMED.DOC Page 6
COMMANDS These commands are always available while viewing a
list of symptoms or ailments.
PRESS the ARROW KEYS, PGUP and PGDN keys to move up
and down the list.
PRESS CTRL-PGUP to move to the top of the list
(hold down the CTRL key and press PGUP).
PRESS CTRL-PGDN to move to the end of the list
(hold down the CTRL key and press PGDN).
PRESS ENTER to move to the next screen.
PRESS ESC to return to the previous screen.
PRESS F1 for Help.
CATMED.DOC Page 7
COLOR You can change the screen colors used by CAT-MED.
SETUP This function is reached by selecting CATMED SETUP
from the Main Menu.
After you select COLOR SETUP, you must choose an
area to change by moving the hi-lite over the
desired choice and pressing ENTER. You can also
choose the factory DEFAULT COLORS or MONOCHROME from
the menu.
After you select an area, a color sample will appear
on the screen.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS to change the
foreground color.
Press the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to change the
background color.
When you are finished making changes, select SAVE
CHANGES from the menu to put your changes into
effect, or ABANDON CHANGES to abort.
SOUND You can turn ON or OFF the various beeps and boops
EFFECTS that sound at various times. This function is
reached by selecting CATMED SETUP from the main
menu.
EXPLODING You can turn ON or OFF the exploding window effect.
WINDOWS This function is reached by selecting CATMED SETUP
from the main menu.
NETWORK CAT-MED is network aware, and can be used on a
network without problems.
FILES The following files are supplied with CAT-MED. If
SUPPLIED any of these files are missing please contact the
program author.
catmed.bin config.dbf advert.doc
catmed.cga helptext.dbf catmed.doc
catmed.exe helptext.dbt order.doc
helptext.ntx summary.doc
update.doc
CATMED.DOC Page 8
SUPPORT I can be reached by U.S. mail:
Jim Lynch
P.O. Box 140192
Staten Island, NY 10314
USA
By Modem:
Compuserv 71210,2354
FidoNet 1:278/627, NMH only.
conferences: Clipper, Dbase,
Shareware
RelayNet (RIME) conferences: Clipper, Dbase,
Shareware
InterLink (ILink) conferences: Clipper, Dbase,
Shareware
Pet-Net conferences: Cats
REGISTER CAT-MED is a Shareware program.
You are free to copy and distribute CAT-MED for
NONCOMMERCIAL use provided it is not modified in any
way, and this document accompanies the program.
Clubs, user groups and disk distributors may charge a
nominal fee for expenses and handling.
Shareware isn't free; it is a distribution method
that gives you a chance to try software before buying
it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using
it, you are expected to register.
The registration fee for CAT-MED is $15.00 per copy,
which entitles you to lifetime technical support,
upgrade notices, and one free upgrade to the next
release. Registered copies also have the advertising
screen removed.
You can register by mail or phone. To register,
please see the separate ORDER.DOC file.
CATMED.DOC Page 9
OTHER Other programs available from the author:
PRODUCTS
XREF - a documentation tool for Dbase and Clipper
databases that allows you view and print
database structures, index expressions,
and cross references between them. You can
add and edit descriptions for each
database field to provide more extensive
documentation.
HDBCALC - a programmer's Hex/Decimal/Binary
calculator.
To order an evaluation copy of these programs,
please refer to the seperate ADVERT.DOC file.
DISCLAIMER The author makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to,
merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. In no event shall the author be liable for
indirect or consequential damages arising from the
use of the CAT-MED.