Juniper Systems JS600 - Manual (Page 63)

PolyTools Program Page 7-3
Introduction
PolyTools is an integrated application development program for JS 600 FieldBooks
designed to simplify the creation and editing of Polycode programs. It is included on the
Utility Software disk.
PolyTools, a menu driven program, assists you in performing the following functions:
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Creating new programs on a PC that can be used with the FieldBook.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Editing existing FieldBook programs.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Examining programs for syntax errors.
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Transferring files and data between a FieldBook and
computer.
❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Accessing DOS commands from within PolyTools.
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Installing PolyTools on the Computer
Hardware Requirements
PolyTools is written specifically for DOS-based computers, versions 2.10 or greater. The
program requires a minimum of 350 K of free memory space. Optimum performance is ob-
tained by running PolyTools from a hard disk. If a hard disk is not available, the
program can also be run from a 3-1/2 or 5-l/4 inch disk drive.
Installation Program
The following files are included on the Utility Software disk:
INSTALL.EXE Program to install PolyTools on a PC hard disk
PINSTAL.EXE Archived files required for the installation of PolyTools
PINSTAL.CFG Configuration file required for the installation program
To install PolyTools on a PC, follow these steps:
1) Place the Utility Software disk into a floppy disk drive (A: or B:).
2) Change to the floppy disk drive letter.
3) At the DOS prompt, type INSTALL and press .
4) As instructed, enter the hard disk drive letter where PolyTools is to be installed and the
desired path. The default drive and path is C:\PT.
5) Press to start the installation procedure.
Executing PolyTools
To execute PolyTools, type at the DOS prompt and press . After the program has
finished loading, the license, serial number, and copyright is displayed on the screen. At the
computer prompt, respond by striking any key to continue.