Convert Help Text Into Window Format

Converts standard Dictionary-IV Help text into level 8.n on-line help windows. This replaces the original help text in the dictionary.

Diagram: NOTE: You must have your terminal configured for Thoroughbred Windows.

Select Convert Help Text Into Window Format from the Windows Conversion Utilities. The system displays the following message:

Screenshot from Dictionary-IV Administrator Guide

Enter Continues the conversion.

F4 Exits without converting the files.

If you press Enter above the system displays the following:

Enter the following information:

All Libraries
Select one of the following:

Y Converts Help Text in all libraries.

N Converts Help Text in selected libraries.

Library
Type the 2 alphanumeric character library name you wish to select. Press F2 for a lookup in this field.

From Type up to 6 alphanumeric characters for the first Help Text file in the range to be converted. The system defaults to First. Press F2 for a lookup in this field.

To Type up to 6 alphanumeric characters for the last Help Text file in the range to be converted. The system defaults to Last. Press F2 for a lookup in this field.

Using Name Mask Type the name mask you wish to use in selecting the Help Text files to convert. You may use a ? or @ for non-matching characters. The ? must be placed in the proper search position (AB?08?). The @ designates non-matching characters from the @ to the end of the file name (AB@).

The system defaults to None.

The system prompts:

Selections Correct?

Select one of the following:

Y The information is correct, continue with the conversion.

N The information is not correct, make corrections or exit.

From the Dictionary-IV Administrator Guide, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF