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                       QuickBASIC for the MED IDE 1.2
                            (Includes QBMCX 1.2)
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                          by Plasma / Jon Petrosky
                              www.phatcode.net

                                  Freeware


Revisions
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1.2  [10-19-2004]
     Installer bugs fixed
     Still bundled with QBMCX 1.2, MED upgraded to 3.01

1.0  [04-20-2002]
     Original release
     Bundled with QBMCX 1.2 and MED 2.61


Requirements
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* Windows 9x/Me or NT/2K/XP
* 8 MB RAM (Windows 95) or 16 MB RAM (All other versions of Windows)
* Around 2 MB disk space for MED, plus another MB for QBMCX


Files Included
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MEDW300E.EXE  MED v3.01 setup program (run this first)
QB4MED.EXE    QB for MED main setup program (run this after installing MED)
QBMCX.TXT     Explains how to use QBMCX
README.TXT    This file


What To Do
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First you will need to install MED. To do this, run MEDW300E.EXE and follow
the instructions. (Note: This is the English language version of MED. There
is also a German language version available. If you would rather use the
German version, it is available at http://www.pfersdorff.de/)

After MED is installed, run QB4MED.EXE. This program will search for MED and
copy QBMCX and all the required files to the folder \QBMCX within your base
MED installation folder. It will also install the QuickBASIC syntax support
file and modify the MED tool configuration to work with QBMCX.

At the end of the setup, you will be given the option to associate .BAS
files with MED. (This means that when you double-click on a .BAS file, it
will open with the MED IDE.) If you choose yes, you will also need to choose
yes to the Windows dialog box that pops up.


Shortcut Keys
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These are the default shortcut keys: (You can change them within the MED IDE
if so desired)

F5 - QB Compile, Link, and Run
F6 - QB Run
F7 - QB Link
F8 - QB Compile


How To Use It
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The QBMCX.TXT file explains QBMCX in depth, so I'll just give a quick
example of how to use it with the MED IDE.

1. Fire up MED

2. You will see a new document open with the title "noname1". Try this
   sample program:

   defint a-z
   '$dynamic
   '$lib: 'qb.lib'
   '$include: 'qb.bi'
   '$near
   '$del_exe

   ' This demonstrates the DATE and TIME macros
   print "This program was compiled on __DATE__ at __TIME__"

   '$end_meta

   dim regs as regtype          'Get the Windows version
   regs.ax = &H160A             '(just an excuse to use an interrupt)
   interrupt &H2F, regs, regs
   major$ = ltrim$(str$(regs.bx \ 256))
   minor$ = ltrim$(str$(regs.bx and 255))
   if major$ = "0" and minor$ = "0" then
     print "Windows version: NT/2K/XP or None"
   else
     print "Windows version: " + major$ + "." + minor$
   end if
   print
   print "Behold the power of QBMCX!"

   end

3. Save it, then hit F5 to run it. (You only have to save manually before
   compiling the first time, to give the file a name. After that, MED will
   automatically save your file for you before compiling.)

4. Watch QBMCX do its stuff!


Other Stuff
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You'll probably want to add the *.bas file filter to MED, so you can list
just .bas files in the open dialog box. To do this, choose
Options->Settings, and then the "Filters and Paths tab" (it's way over on
the right). Type in *.bas and click Add.

I also recommend closing the working area (the thing taking up the left hand
side of the screen), unless you find it useful. ;) To close it, right-click
on it. Then choose "Working area settings...". Uncheck the "Keep Working
Area open" box, and click Ok. Then right-click on the working area again,
and choose "Close Working Area".

(If you decide you want it back, you can enable it again by choosing
Options->Settings, and then the "Working Area" tab. Check the "Keep Working
Area open" box, and click ok. Then restart MED and it'll be back.)

There's tons of other neat stuff you can do in MED, like customizing the
toolbars, changing the font highlighting for keywords, etc. Just mess around
with it! :P


Notice
------
The MED IDE is shareware. If you find MED useful, you should consider
purchasing it. Shareware authors depend upon your support in order to
improve their programs.


Well, I think that's about it. Don't forget to read QBMCX.TXT for details on
the supported QBMCX metacommands. I hope you find this useful!


Signing off,
Plasma
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plasma@phatcode.net


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