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Overview |
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| PC-PLOT-IV
provides a method which you can run another PC-DOS program while you are
still running PC-PLOT-IV. This section describes how to utilize the PC-DOS
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| 6.1
Using the PC-DOS execute command |
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you are running PC-PLOT-IV, you can run a new copy of the PC-DOS command
interpreter (COMMAND.COM) and execute any PC-DOS command. To shift back
into PC-DOS temporarily, enter the ALT-C command from the keyboard. The
PC-DOS command prompt ( A> or C> ) will then appear at the bottom of the
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then run any PC-DOS command ( DIR, ERASE, CHKDSK, etc.) or run another
program such as a text editor, spreadsheet, or any other program which
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| NOTE:
You should not try to FORMAT a diskette while PC-PLOT-IV is running in
the background because the interrupt-driven data from your host may interfere
with the formatting operation. |
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you are running the second application, any data that is received from
the serial port (modem) is being saved in the input buffer of PC-PLOT-IV
so that it will be visible when you return. |
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completed running the PC-DOS application programs, you can then re-enter
PC-PLOT-IV by typing the command EXIT at the PC-DOS prompt. The screen
will then clear and the PC-PLOT-IV on-line prompt will appear. Any data
sent to the serial port while you were in the application program will
appear on the screen. |
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Chapter 6 PC-DOS Execute |