IIgs Buyers Guide 1989 Spring

A Redgate Publication Spring 1989 Vol. 2, No. 3 US. $2.95, Canada $3.95 = f Issue: J aed ~. | ™ Word Processor Roundup * Home Money Management * GS/OS And Alternatives Exchanging Data With The Macintosh * Exploring AppleWorks GS 4| Beginning This Issue: Four New IIGS Columns ng Pre ie: ti 0 q majestic nine feet ten inches A and a shade under fifty pounds, the 1966 Big Boy surf- board represented the epitome of power and speed. Today, there’s AE’s new RamKeeper™ Imagine. Turn on your IIcs and instantly the finder comes to life! All the speed and RAM power your IIGs was meant to have, packed into one, affordable “electronic hard disk.” Applied Engineering’s RamKeeper. A system that works like a hard disk, only better. It retains stored programs and data while your computer is turned off (like a hard disk), but gets up and running five times faster. Ram- Keeper is solid state, has no moving parts and, unlike a hard disk, has no heads to crash and no parts to wear out. And RamKeeper saves wear and tear on your disk drive, because you don’t need it nearly as often. RamKeeper even powers up to two memory cards simultaneously while your computer is off. And the battery backup we include keeps power to the boards, even during power failures. Your programs and data remain stored in a permanently accessible state, always ready to run. Your com- puter waits for you ... instead of you waiting for it. Superior power backup. RamKeeper comes complete with sealed Gel/Cell batteries for emer- gency backup in the event of a power outage. Gel/Cell’s are by far the most reliable backup power source in this application. Unlike the Ni-Cads others RamKeeper lets you keep programs and data in permanent, “electronic hard disk” memory. Turn your Apple Ics on and you're ready to work. use, Gel/Cell batteries don’t lose ca- pacity if not discharged periodically. Our Gel/Cell pack gives you up to six hours of total power failure backup. And the sealed battery pack stays outside your computer case, where an unlikely leak won't ruin your computer circuitry. RamKeeper uses a Switching Power Supply — the same technology used by Apple for the Ilcs power supply. This design uses energy much more efficiency to keep your Apple run- ning cooler. Powers two memory cards in the same slot. » Have Apple’s memory card, but now want the features of Applied’s Gs- RAM card? With RamKeeper, both cards act as one larger “= card. In one slot. Just attach one ~~ memory card to each side of Ram- Keeper and plug RamKeeper into the slot. And even with two cards, you can still keep slot7 open with our optional Slot Mover. All without chang- ing the way either your memory card or your software now operate. RamKeeper also works fine with only one memory card, Makes all your memory usable memory. RamKeeper powers up to 16 Meg, of memory. You can also mix and match different types of memory cards. For example, an Apple card that uses 256K RAM chips and an Applied Engineer- ing card using 1 Meg. RAM chips. RamKeeper firmware automatically configures for two cards when the second card is installed. No need to manually move jumpers. RamKeeper configures memory linearly to avoid memory gaps that can cause crashes. And you decide how much memory to devote to ROM and to RAM from the IIGs Desk Acces- sories menu. You can configure Kilo- bytes or Megabytes of instant ROM storage for your favorite programs. And you can change ROM and RAM sizes at any time without affecting ‘ your stored files. RamkKeeper is easy to install. Just plug it in. Even when you use two memory boards, you don't have jumpers. You can have two memory boards but use only one slot. Prices subject to change without notice. Brands and proxiuct names are registered trademarks of their respective holders, A Protect from program crashes. Reinstalling operating software is not fun. With RamKeeper you'll never have to. Since RamKeeper controlling firmware is in an EPROM, a program crash can’t take out the operating software. Verifies data security. RamKeeper firmware uses optional startup checksums to verify that no data was lost while the power was off. The firmware also runs ROM and RAM memory tests without disturbing data on the card. Significant differences. Applied Engineering's longer ex- perience with battery-backed memory boards shows in the way we designed and built RamKeeper. There are sig- nificant differences between Ram- Keeper and other systems: « RamKeeper includes a Gel/Cell bat- tery for 6 hours of total power failure backup, other use the shorter-life Ni-Cads and charge extra for them « RamKeeper powers up to 16 Meg,, others power only up to 8 Meg. maximum e RamKeeper permits mixing and matching different memory cards and chip sizes, others have more limited combinations ¢ RamKeeper automatically configures for two cards, others have manually- moved jumpers « RamKeeper configures linearly to eliminate memory gaps, others don’t ¢ RamKeeper includes EPROM-pro- tected operating software, others use floppy installation Fuser: It all comes with RamKeeper ... board, GeliCell battery pack, easy-to-under- stand instructions, and Applied’ power: ful AppleWorks Expander software. « RamKeeper’s software expands Apple- Works internal limits, others don’t « RamKeeper includes disk-caching software, others don’t Free AppleWorks Enhancement software. Applied Engineering’s powerful AppleWorks Enhancement software comes free with RamKeeper. It’s well worth the purchase price alone. Our software makes AppleWorks faster and far more powerful by eliminating internal memory limits. Word proces- sor limits increase from 7,250 to 22,600 lines. Database limits increase from 6,350 to 22,600 records. Clip- board limits increase from 255 to 2,042 lines. Our software even auto- matically segments large files so you can save them on multiple floppies In addition, RamKeeper | comes with the most power. ful disk-caching program available anywhere. The cache tremendously accel- erates access time to the Apple 3.5 Drive. Creating, in effect, a speed booster on top of a speed booster... a potent combination that runs most applications up to seven times faster. That's ~ the difference between paddling out in tough chop and surfing in on a perfect curl. RamKeeper is proudly made in the US.A. and is backed with a five year parts and labor warranty. And a 15-day money-back guarantee. Only $189. To order or for more information, see your dealer or call (214) 241-6060, 9 am to 11 pm, 7 days. Or send check or money order to Applied Engineering. MasterCard, VISA, C.O.D. welcome. Texas residents add 7% sales tax. Add $10 outside U.S.A. AE APPLIED ENGINEERING” The Apple enbancement experts. A Division of AE Research Corporation: PO. Box 5100 * Carrollton, Texas 75011. (214) 241-6060 Circle Reader Service Number 1 CONTENTS The editors of The Apple Contributing Editor Larry Miller answer letters ‘and questions from readers, Inside AppleWorks GS: A First Look At What's Shipping.. 15, Columnist Joe Walters examines the AppleWorks GS modules: Word Processor, Database, Spread- sheet, Telecommunications, Graphics and Page Layout. Desktop Publishing Gets IGS Specific... 46 Columnist Gary Ramey takes a look at Medley 1.1 and GrapbicWriter 3.0. Columnist Peter Chin relaxes with four tooard games for the IGS: BlackJack Academy, Club Backgammon, Fidelity Chessmaster 2100 and Shanghai. A Sound Investment. 49 More software developers are producing programs that take advantage of the high-quality sound potential of the Apple IIGS. Columnist Carol Holzberg talks about some of the available software. Features Word Processing On The Apple IIGS.... 19 It didn't happen overnight, but now there's a vast selection of word processors for the Apple lIGS. Which one is right for you? Home Money Management Is it time to get hold of your finances? Put asic Joystick and try firing up one or more of these packages GS/OS: And Alternatives To The Finder. The Apple IIGS world is buzzing over GS/OS. Should you upgrade? And what are your alternatives? 38 AppleIISs Buyer's Guide VOL. 2, NO. 3 SPRING 1989 Apple To Apple: Exchanging Data Between The IGS And Macintosh. ‘Their brains are different and the operating sy’ tems don't match, but establishing communica- tions between these two Apples is getting easier all the time. Product Reviews Inner Drive....... ses Sonic Blaster. 52 Soundace.. ThunderScan... The Children's Writing And Publishing Cent Diversi-Tune... Iconix GS And Sonix GS. MacroMate.. ‘MagnaCharta .. ShowOff. Apple IGS Hardware And Software Directory Accessories. Switch boxes, cleaning kits, dust covers, mouse containers and more 68 Animation....... Animation software, presentation graphics, video players and more AppleWorks. Compatible programs for AppleWorks Books And Publications... Literature of interest to Apple IIGS users Business Productivi Integrated software, accounting packages, verti- cal-market software and more Creative ... Paint, draw and more Desk Accessories... Pop-up accessory software for home and hnisiness Desktop Communications..... Telecommunications programs for file transfers and more 73 Desktop Publishing. 74 Combined graphics and text software for, personal publishing projects Education ... Reading, writing, arithmetic and more 0074 Entertainment... 082, Basketball, simulations, adventures and more Hardware And Peripherals... 1085 Extended memory boards, hard disk drives, graph- ics products, synthetic speech accessories, modems and more Music... 2089 Training, writing and MIDI software for music Networking... 90 Sofiware and utilities for connecting to AppleTalk networks Online Databases. Information utilities available online Personal Productivity Personal improvement, finance and more Programming And Utilities... 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Redgate Conunicatons Corporation aso pubes oe vews hel by Rept Con treot mpl ected maa, red ataU The app nS buyers Ge (SN 12 a puna guy by Rega $3495 per year; Canada $1495; foreign $28.85 Al orders are payable ony in US. funds, Second-cass Copoatin Coneration Commnians ; al at Vero Boach and at adstional maling offices, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Apple IGS Buyer's Goce 6&0 Saucnamé Bose The Macriosh Buyers Gude, FYI — The Haris Magazine For fomaton Management a sefes of computer books and oer propertes. The company as proves ~areing Senne seve 0 a wie range of igh ecology cients. Fr mre infamaion coat Ted Lens. Redgate Communicates | 2° Winter 1989 — Advertisement — Talking IIGS Software Choosing An Effective Early Learning Tool Davidson & Associates, Inc. introduces two exciting new interactive computer software programs to develop early math and reading skills, Talking Reading and Me™ & Talking Math and Me™, for the IIGS. These programs offer realistic, natural-sounding voice in addition to colorful graphics, animation, and music. Vocal positive rein- forcement personalizes your child's computer learning experience. About Davidson Dr. Jan Davidson—president of Davidson & Associates, Inc., parent, and former teacher— founded the award-winning educational software company because she saw the need for educationally sound, quality software for her students. Dr. Davidson's objective is to produce software programs that adhere to fundamental, proven teaching criteria. Also included in most of these programs are creative sound effects and colorful graphics that appeal to children, motivating them to learn. Best-Selling Software Davidson's software programs have been consistent top perform- ers on best-seller charts. They have earned awards for quality from major consumer and educa- tional publications, and they are on the highly recommended lists published by educational rating services. Davidson's list of award- winning educational software programs includes: + Math Blaster Plus!™ + Homeworker™ * Math Blaster™ + Spell It™ + Word Attack Plus™ + Read 'N Roll™ + Word Attack™ + Grammar + Speed Reader II™ Gremlins™ + Reading and Me™ + Math and Me™ + Classmate™ + Alge-Blaster™ : Give your child the basic training needed for pore future success in school. 4g MATH and ME and “ READING and ME software. These two programs provide your child with a solid foundation in math and reading. Animated, colorful learning games give your child a positive first expe- rience with the computer. And when your child completes an activity, he/ she is rewarded with a certificate that has characters for coloring! MATH and ME and READING and ME have been teacher developed and child tested. Both programs follow in the tradition of Math Blaster” (Math Blaster Plus™), one of the best-selling educational software programs ever published. Talking IGS. Versions $49.95 ea. Circle Reader Service Number 2 we READING and ME (ages 4-7) covers * readiness + alphabet +phonics - words — MATH and ME (ages 3-6) covers + shapes * numbers patterns * simple addition Sugg. retail price: $39.95 each For the Authorized Davidson Dealer nearest you or for more information, call us! (800) 556-6141 + (213) 534-2250 (CA only) Apple® Il Family (128K), IBM® (256K & color graphics adapter),and major compatibles moore lee WIN $100 WORTH OF SOFTWARE? Clip and return this | coupon to enter ourmonthiy drawing for $100 warth ot free Davidson educational software programs Wel also end information on ourful ine of programs for students and teachers. ae | Nome : oe {city state, zip | type of Computer. Davidson a. 3195 Kashiwa St., Torrance, CA 90505 jing will be determined by total number of entries received. (©1988 Davidson & Associates, Inc. Davidson. Teaching Tools From Teachers Apple IIs Buyer's Guide Vice President/Publisher: Len Scaffidi Vice President/ Editorial Director: Jordan Gold Vice President/Editor-In-Chief: Paul Pinella Directory Editor: Paulette Siclari Production Manager: Carolyn D. Sizemore Copy Chief: Ron Errett Proofreader: Linda W. Hill Staff Writer: Linda Contributing Editors: Kenneth Buchholz, Ph.D; Philip Chien; Peter Chin; Carol Holzberg, Ph. D.; Joe Kohn; Ken Landis; Mike Markowitz; Larry Miller; Gary Ramey; Joe Walters Editorial Assistant: Julie A. Van Gaasbeck Assistant To The Publisher: Mary J. Spoto Vice President/Creative Director: Mark S. Ballard Art Director: Bill Stahl Typesetting/Traffic Manager: Kathaleen S. Ross ‘Typesetting Operations: Debra Siraco-Weaver; Vicki Rae Vadnais Circulation Manager: Monica Tower Single Copy Sales Manager: Kevin Fallon Single Copy Sales Administrator: Maura Sheehan Fulfillment Coordinator: Yvette Lighty Associate Publisher: Chuck Abrams. Redgate Communications Corporation, 185 Berry St., Ste. 5401, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415-777-3911 Eastern Advertising Sales Manager: Peter Hardy Redgate Communications Corporation. 24 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803, 617-229-6500 Southeast Sales: Sandy Lang Redgate Communications Corporation, 660 Beachland Boulevard, Vero Beach, FL 32963, 407-231-6904 Response Services: Lisa Murphy Communications Corporation President: Ted Leonsis Executive Vice President; Alfred J. Mandel Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer: Jeff Parsons Director Of Finance: Nancy A. Birt MIS/Facilities Manager: Tim Duncklee Accounts Payable Administritor Brenda Simmons Finance Assistant: Cindy Schuster Credit/Collections Manager: Thomas N. Curione Assistant To The President: Donna M. Philo Assistant To The CFO: Ursula Wallag Cover Illustration: Brian Fein BPA Membership Applied For: November 1987 EDITOR'S WINDOW Productivity On Tap he Apple IGS as a productivity machine? We confess that we did not get this issue's theme from Apple Computer, Inc. As Apple prefers to divvy up the personal computer market, the Macintosh reigns supreme on the productivi- ty mountain, with its "little brother," the IIGS, pointed toward the home, entertainment and educational foothills. While this segmentation may make sense from a marketing standpoint, many IGS users do not accept the stereotype. They find their computers remarkably adept at word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management and telecommunications. Sure, the speed must be improved, the graphics made sharper and added features, such as a built-in SCSI port, would be nice. Right out of the box, however, the IIGS is a terrific productivity computer with a large and growing productivity software base. Perhaps a distinction should be drawn between business and productivity machines. In recent years, MS-DOS and Macintosh boxes have sewn up the business market, thanks largely to the huge diversity of soft- ware that runs on them. ‘Yet the vast majority of business users are productivity seekers who never look beyond a staple of three or four standard programs, After ail, relatively few users — even in the business world — ever boot up a funeral management package or dip into oil and gas software. The current crop of IIGS productivity packages compares favorably against its counterparts on other computers. Sometimes the IGS software even comes out ahead. Seamlessly transferring data from one AppleWorks GS module into another, for example, has not been equalled on any other computer, including the Macintosh. And heavyweight productivity packages, such as ‘WordPerfect and DB Master Professional, can tear through lesser programs marketed for other machines. Nevertheless, the IIGS' reputation as a “fun" computer means that the machine will not invade corporate America anytime soon. Few programmers are likely to press the IIGS to new business heights, even though the Ensoniq sound chip could make an incredi- ble phone-answering device. And never mind that the same vivid graph- ics that underlie Paintworks Gold could also support three-dimensional pie charts that would make most Macintosh screens seem pale by comparison. We understand, The last thing manage- ment needs is employees singing along with Diversi-Tune or playing Alien Mind on com- pany time, At that rate, we'll never catch up with the Japanese. .. . Although the combination Wall Street and Bad Street Brawler may not click in the busi- ness world, the fact is your IIGS doesn't care what software it's running. When the time comes to set aside your work’on the "Great American Novel" or the layout for the school newsletter, the computer transforms into a premiere game or educational machine. When mom finishes her spreadsheet, six- year-old Johnnie can sit down and brush up on Conquering Fractions. It's this multifaceted personality, which is still unequalled on other computers, that makes the IGS so enduring — and ultimately productive — for everything from dad's work-at-home database update to a third grader's after-school review. Anyone who doubts the productivity prow- ess of the IGS needs only to scan through this magazine to see what a [GS can do. In this issue, we're pleased to introduce four new columns — and columnists — that will explore the IIGS' potential in desktop publishing, edu- cation, games and productivity software. Productivity? The IIGS has it in spades and there's plenty more to come. The Apple II may be more than 10 years old, but rest assured, the IIGS excitement is just beginning. i — Paul Pinella, Editor-In-Chief 4 Spring 1989 All tax programs should look and print like this one. 5,262.84 1,000.79 Better yet, all tax programs should think like this one. TaxView" Federal for the Apple IGS? Simply put, TaxView whisks you through stacks of receipts and W-2’s by allowing you to enter data directly into 72 IRS forms, schedules, worksheets and statements displayed on-screen in identical IRS format. The program totals all entered amounts, automati- cally makes all tax calculations, and instantly links data to and from individual forms, schedules, work- sheets and statements. Iteven checks your input and helps you prevent illogical, inconsistent or incomplete entries. © SofiView, Inc. 1988, SofView, TaxView and the SoftView logo are registered trademarks of Sofiiew, Inc The complete IRS instruction booklet is stored on a line-by-line basis. What's more TaxView lets you easily import text files from a variety of outside spreadsheet, database and accounting programs. When you're ready to sign and send your completed return, the program prints forms and schedules identical to the official IRS versions (complete with your data) onto blank paper using your supported laser or dot-matrix printer. Of course, all printed forms are fully IRS-approved. Circle Reader Service Number 3 TaxView Federal 1988 One look and it’s easy to see why, each year, users give this program their highest rating. ‘To order your copy publisher-direct, call SoftView at 1-800-622-6829. Or, visit any one of 10,000 retailers offering TaxView. ‘TaxView Federal for the Apple IIGS. SoftView,° Inc. 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite F Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 388-2626 Apple and Apple IGS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc IIGS Address he editors of The Apple IGS Buyer's Guideand Contributing Editor Larry Miller answer letters and questions from readers. Address all inquiries to IIGS Address, c/o The Apple IIGS Buyer's Guide, Redgate Communications Corp., 24 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803. Questions may also be sent via electronic mail on The Source (SIG049), Compuserve (71625,567) or MCI Mail (352-9601). Indi- vidual responses cannot be guaranteed. Keeping Updated I read about the ROM update in your magazine and had my system updated. I heard that ProDOS 16 and the program loader have been updated, too. Is this true? Where can I get a copy of the updated versions? Where can I find out about these updates? I seem to hear about them long after they have been released. I don't receive any notice from Apple. James J. Wenzel, Jr. (via Compuserve) If you sent in the registration card for your IIGS, you should have been notified by Apple Computer, Inc. of the ROM upgrade. That mailing was among the first ever done by Apple for its customers. Apple generally doesn't inform customers about upgrades to system software. You should be able to obtain the latest sys- tem software from your dealer. Apple encour- ages dealers to update their customers' old system software by just copying the disks. Because Apple can't and doesn't require deal- ers to do this, some do not. If you live near a user group, you may be able to get an update from them. Many user groups have paid license fees that allow them to distribute Apple system software. Another possible source is a major online service, such as Compuserve, Genie and The Source. They have licenses for distributing system software, which is available in their libraries for downloading. This source isn't necessarily the best place to get new system software, however. The % files are large and the connect charges for downloading may be significant. Your Apple dealer should also have the latest system manuals. System 4.0, the current system software, comes with two manuals. One of the manuals is virtually identical to the manual that came with System 3.1, how- ever, If you already have it, the $39 package from your dealer may not be a good deal, ‘Your question came in through an online service. All the online services have Apple forums. If you visit one of these forums and check the messages there, you'll quickly find out about new system software — maybe before your dealer does. While it's best to use the latest system soft- ‘ware — newer versions contain bug fixes and improvements — it's seldom necessary to use it immediately. Keep reading this magazine and you'll learn about new system software soon after it's released. Learning Pascal I recently switched from using an Apple I+ to an Apple IGS and have been programming with Basic for more than three years. I am planning to switch to another language, but I don't know which one, I want to program games and currently have TML Pascal. Will that do? I am confused about memory locations and stacks. What book would be best for someone who has just started learning? Lyle Fong Los Altos, CA TML has a good implementation of the Pascal language. We know of at least one good game for the IGS that was written in ‘TML Pascal, so, yes, it will do nicely. The TML Pascal manual doesn't teach you how to program in Pascal, so you'll want a good book on Pascal. The books mentioned in the manual's introduction are all good. Pascal User Manual and Report, by Kath- Jeen Jensen and Nicklaus Wirth, is the stan- dard Pascal reference, and Ob! Pascal!, by Doug Cooper and Michael Clancy, is also a very good reference for learning Pascal. You will need some references specific to the IGS, We find the Apple IIGS Toolbox ref- erence books from Addison-Wesley a neces- sity, but if you are a beginner you will need something more readable as a supplement. Our favorite references are Michael Fis- cher's Apple IGS Technical Reference, Gary Little's Exploring the Apple IIGS and Master- ing the Apple IIGS Toolbox, by Dan Gokin and Morgan Davis. None of the reference books listed use TML Pascal in examples, but they are still very useful. Another manual, Programmer's Introduc- tion to the Apple IIGS, from Apple/Addison- Wesley, contains TML sample code. The manual explains the source code to the pro- gram Hodge Podge in detail in Pascal, C and assembly language. A disk with all source code is also included. No matter how many reference books you have (and we have mentioned only a few), there's no substitute for practice in improving your programming skills. Write as much as you can. Chain Reaction Thave been using the Apple IGS Sys- tem Disk to bring Apple I+ programs to 3.5-inch disks under ProDOS 8. I have a large program that is broken into seg- ments linked with the Chain program (an assembly language program from the old System Master disk) under DOS 3.3. My program segments and the Chain program transfer to a 3.5-inch disk OK. When I try to run the Chain program on the Apple IGS under ProDOS 8, though, it blows up. Is there a different Chain program available that I could use under ProDOS 8? Jobn Butler Palatine. IL 6 Spring 1989 Introducing AppleWorks GS. Now you've seen everything. ile ds font tains ta Winton i —<————y beds ill ite de "s a ‘Alay by Ned Wall = vee SD ently ei ae lina C8 him GE ie pe aheeeige piste ee = = ‘gp oben one hei bene eee we Hae Sieh eto Tainte tgp id Iti six powerfiul programs in one program. A powerful spreadsheet lets you calculate grades, The database lets you store and sort thousands Including a word processor that lets you use analyze finances or run a small business— of business, school or home records. And different type styles and sizes. and transforms your numbers into colorful graphs. you can use a mouse and pull-down menus. ie 665i trne_Tet_ fort Se Suye_Colee Nido Ea rritst}O]ON i+ fe => fa A combination painting /drawing program AppleWorks GS includes the most powerful A spell checker with an 80,000-word dictionary is designed to utilize all the amazing graphics Apple II page-layout program you can buy. is built in. Ditto for a thesaurus that can capabilities the [es is famous for Put all the pieces together Then publish them. _ make you more articulate, eloquent or perspicuous. ett Teoster_fet eka en eta in et ell ih yi iselis ian Waele eee [Of omy [Rte TT) rns it ‘a EE) Ga What you see is what you get. Because any Apple ImageWriter or Laser Writer AppleWorks GS supports most popular modems printer prints what you see on the screen. Automatically. to let you send and receive files via telephone. =" AppleWorks’GS gives you six And AppleWorks GS can read all your current of the most popular applications AppleWorks files, too. for your Apple IIcs in a single, easy- Better still, there’s a special upgrade offer ‘ to-use package. for owners of AppleWorks, MultiScribe and 1 one Just about every kind of program MultiScribe GS. Just call you could want. Just about everything you 800-544-8554 for details. And need to unleash the awesome power of your IIcs. _ get everything going for you. (© 1989, All rights reserved. Claris Corporation, 440 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View. California 94043: 415-962-8946. Claris is a trademark of Claris Corporation. AppleWorks isa registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. licensed to Claris Corporation. Apple, Iles. ImageWriter and Laser Writer are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Mult‘Scribe isa registered trademark of StyleWare, Ine. For the location of a Claris dealer near you, call 800-3-CLARIS, ext. 160. In Canada, call 800-668-8948. AppleWorks GS requires an Apple Iles with 1.25 megabytes of RAM. Circle Reader Service Number 4 IIGS ADDRESS ‘The Chain program under DOS 3.3 allowed a program too large to fit into memory to be writ- ten in segments. Different pieces of the program could be loaded and run while variables kept their previous values in the new program. When Apple Computer, Inc. turned from DOS 3.3 to ProDOS, the way in which assem- bly language programs "talk" to DOS was changed. As a result, assembly language pro- grams that issue DOS 3.3 commands will not operate under ProDOS. You can break large programs into seg- ments in ProDOS using the following com- mand: CHAIN program.name [,@#] [,S4] [,D4]. ProDOS will look for the program in the current prefix (or disk drive last used, if there is no prefix) or you may use a full or partial path name for the program name. The [,@#] option allows you to have the new program begin at the line number speci- fied by #. The [,S#] and [,D#] options specify what slot and drive numbers to look for on the new program and would be used in place of a full path name. There are two new commands in ProDOS that are closely related to the Chain com- mand: Store and Restore. Store allows you to save the values of all the variables in a program to a disk file. Restore allows you to retrieve a file created by a Store command and use the values of the variables in a program These commands allow you to run the sec- ond part of a long program — at some time other than immediately after the first part was run — or to interrupt a running Basic pro- gram and resume it later. Apple's Basic Programming With Pro- DOS manual, published by Addison-Wesley, is a good source of more information about the Chain, Store and Restore commands. Disk Drive Blues I purchased my Apple IGS from a reputable computer store in Honolulu (on another island) and I am very disap- pointed with it. Since purchasing the computer, the 5.25-inch disk drive has broken down twice. The first breakdown occurred a few weeks after I purchased the computer, which was still under warranty. A ser- vice technician told me the drive was dirty and only needed cleaning. I was appalled that a brand new computer would be dirty. Now, six months after I bought the computer, the disk drive is not working again. I called the computer store and the person I spoke to suggested purchas- ing and using a disk drive cleaning kit. I tried cleaning the drive twice and it still isn't working. Please advise me as to what remedy I could take to resolve this situation with- out spending more money on shipping, repair costs and so forth. Sabina Wery Hilo, HI Experts do not agree on how often a disk drive needs to be cleaned. Opinions on the subject range from monthly to never, unless there is a problem. A disk drive only a few weeks old should not need to be cleaned before it will work Our first suggestion to those who are not getting satisfaction from their dealers is to try a different dealer, but it sounds like your choices may be more limited in Hawaii. Whether changing dealers is a practical option for you or not, Apple Computer wants to hear about your problems. Write to Apple at the address printed on the back of any Apple manual or call 408-252-APPI. You may also call the number printed on the back of your manual and your call will be forwarded. Base your claim on the fact that the disk drive had the same problem during the war- ranty period that it did 90 days out of warran- ty. It's always a good idea to document claims with receipts for repairs, even warran- ty repairs. where possible. Remember that the customer service repre- sentative you are talking to had nothing to do with your problem and is someone you want to help you. Be as polite as you would be to. any other person whose help you are seeking Fully Configured Tam a subscriber and an avid reader of your magazine. I am also a novice when it comes to my Apple IIGS. My system includes an Apple IGS updated to ROM Version 01, the Applied Engineering RAM board with 1 MB, the A.E. RamKeeper, an AE. 2,400-baud internal modem, the CMS SD 20 MB hard disk drive with SCSI, System disks 3.1 and 3.2, plus software, including Apple- Works GS. My main problem is that I need detailed and understandable informa- tion on how best to configure my sys- tem, especially the hard disk, whose original data was lost because of an electrical storm. I would like to deter- mine how best to set up my categories, files, etc. 1am prepared to purchase whatever books, software or other sup- plies that I may need. Steven F. Thaxton, DDS Lebanon, TN When you are setting up your system, you will have to make some compromises. With 1.25 MB of total memory, you are at the lower limit of what AppleWorks GS requires. That means you can't use your RamKeeper to maintain a RAM disk and run AppleWorks GS at the same time. With that in mind, let's concentrate on setting up the hard drive for the most effective use. The question of which operating system to use is a good place to start. The latest system from Apple is System 4.0. It's also known as GS/OS and is the operating system supplied with AppleWorks GS. If all you have is what came with AppleWorks GS, you don't have the whole package. You can visit your dealer and buy GS/OS ina package with two manu- als, Dealers are also authorized (but not required) by Apple to make copies of System 4.0 for GS owners. GS/OS comes on two disks, but you only need the System Tools disk to add to what you have with Apple- Works GS. 8 Spring 1989 Apple IIGS Desktop Publishing svaldnit be i better. Medley” One program that does everything « Word Processing + Page Layout ¢ Graphics If you have already purchased a productivity tool and think you have everything you need for desktop publish- ing, think again. Adding Medley to your productivity toolbox will allow you to break free from constraints of rectangle-based page layouts. Medley is the only desktop publishing program for the IIGS that allows you to wrap text around irregularly-shaped graphics. In this way, Medley opens up almost endless possibilities for new page layouts. Simply place a piece of artwork on top of your text, and watch the words wrap around it—auto- matically. A productivity tool should help you place your ideas on paper, not place limitations on what you can do. Experience the creative power of Medley for yourself. It’s available now at a price 2 you can afford. bis Medley includes: iniegated Pais * One desktop publishing disk © One 80,000 word dictionary thesaurus disk * One Clip art disk with over 500 graphics © Medley user's guide Program price, complete195 Requires 1.25 Meg. of RAM ‘Apple GS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Circle Reader Service Number 5 | t = fle Edit Seorch Greos Font format Special fffects Sh = _ Butterflies Tee word “butterfly’ comes from the Old English word buterfleoge, which me hutter sad figing creature. The nome probably cone from the yellow color ct some European butterflies: There ore ‘Approximately 15,000 to 20,000 kinds of # butterflies in the world, ond come ie olmost every color imesingtle fhe ore 0130 voried in size The lorgest butterfly measu ‘about 11 inches across thewings. from Nev Guinea. The mol ley jestern pigny blue of North Aerice. | hos aningspon of only about 2 western pony blue of Korth in é Apple lics For FREE CATALOG or to place an order call 800-643-0008, or mail this coupon to: Milliken Publishing Company, 1100 Research Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132-0579. (314) 991-4220 Name Organization Address. City State Zip Telephone ( Dict) Pienee all tne: MILLIKEN IIGS ADDRESS Both the System Tools disk and the Apple- Works GS Utilities disk contain the Installer program and a script to put everything need- ed to boot GS/OS on your hard drive. You cannot have both ProDOS 16 and GS/OS on your hard drive. The installer will copy ProDOS 8 onto the drive when it installs GS/OS. The computer will then automatically switch between GS/OS and ProDOS 8, depending on what application is run. The main directory of a ProDOS disk will hold only 51 files, so it's a good idea to put applications on the hard drive in folders.’To do this, just double-click on the hard drive's icon in the Finder to open it. Then type Apple-N or pull down the File menu and select New Folder. The new folder will have the name "Unti- tled." You can double-click on the folder's name and type a new name for it. Next, insert your application disk in the disk drive and open it. Select all the files except ProDOS, BASIC.SYSTEM and the System direc- tory and drag them to the new folder. To muna program in a folder, just open the folder and double-click the program's icon. If you use data files with the application, you can keep the files in the application's folder, create a data folder within the application folder for them or create a data folder in the main directory. The latter is best for data shared by more than one application. Many games and entertainment programs will not run from the hard drive because of copy protection. Still, many user's groups, bulletin boards and online services keep a file of patches that can be used to modify some copy protected programs so they will tun from a hard drive. As always, user's groups are good places to get additional help in setting up your system. Counting Colors Many magazines say that the IIGS can display only 16 colors in 320 mode and four (or sometimes 16) colors in 640 mode. In your review of Image Master: Basic Paint, however, you said that this program can have 136 colors on screen at the same time and mix colors to get 8 million shades. How can this be? Vishnu Menon os Angeles, CA Most IGS applications display only 16 col- ors in 320 pixel mode and four colors in 640 pixel mode, so it's easy to get the wrong impression and think that's all that can be displayed. In either mode, the IIGS can actu- ally display as many as 256 colors at one time. There are some limitations on how these colors can be displayed, however. Each line on the super-high-resolution graphics screen has a palette of 16 colors to display. There can also be 16 different palettes for an entire picture. In 320 mode, each pixel in a line can easily display any of the 16 colors. In 640 mode, pixel ‘one can use one of the colors in the third group of four colors in the palette. Pixel two gets one from the fourth group of four, pixel three gets a color from the first group of four and pixel four gets one from the second group. 640 mode software, which takes the easy way and repeats the same four colors throughout the palette, will display only four colors, It's possible to display more than the avail- able number of colors with a technique called dithering. If the color of adjacent pixels is alternated, an intermediate shade will be generated. If red and yellow pixels are alter- nated, orange will be perceived. Dithering works better in 640 mode, because the individual pixels can be seen more easily in 320 mode. A program that rapidly swaps palettes can actually display as many as 3,200 colors on the IIGS screen, A demo program that does this has been written; 3,200 colors at once isn't very useful for any kind of picture, though. There can only be 20 pixels of any one color, and they must all be on one line. Another problem is that all of the comput- er's time is occupied by the palette switching. A program using this technique can do noth- ing except display the picture. Two Hard Questions I read your article on hard drives for the IGS in the Spring 1988 issue. It left me with the impression that almost any hard drive that plugs into a Macintosh will also plug into an Apple SCSI board and work fine. If understand correctly, all I would have to do is reformat the drive using IGS system software. Is this correct? Would I need partitioning software to put programs that use ProDOS 8, Pro- DOS 16 and GS/OS onto the hard drive? Would the drive allow all three to reside without partitioning? Howard McCollister (via Compuserve) Recently, I purchased a Wren Ill full- height, 155 MB SCSI hard drive. After a lot of confusion, I finally got the drive working with my IGS by using Apple's SCSI card. Lused to get, at times, 2 MB to 32 MB partitions from the drive by using Apple's SCSI partitioning software. Now I have access to only one partition. Is there any reason for this? Can I use another Apple SCSI card — two in total — in my IIGS to access the other 64 MB of the hard drive or would it be best to use a CMS controller card? Todd Wilburn Oklaboma City, OK Many SCSI hard drives, including most drives for the Macintosh, will operate from an Apple SCSI card. Yet, if the instructions are for a different computer, getting one installed can be an adventure. If something goes wrong, the manufacturer may not be able to help you. ‘There are several problems that can cause a partition on a drive to disappear. If the area of the hard drive where the partitioning infor- mation is stored becomes damaged, some or all of the drive may become inaccessible. If this is the problem, reformatting the drive with Apple System Utilities and rerun- ning the partition program should solve it. ProDOS 8 can keep track of up to 14 vol- umes, but an online call — a request to Pro- DOS to give the slot number, drive number and volume name of all available volumes — can only display eight volumes at a time (and only seven reliably). On a IGS with a hard drive, it’s easy to have nine volumes, once you factor in all the attached 3.5-inch drives, 5.25-inch drives, ROM disks, RAM cards, the hard drive itself and so on. One or more of these volumes may seem to disappear under ProDOS 8. It would still be there and accessible, even though it would not show up in a listing of volumes. 10 Spring 1989 The new DataLink' 2400 modem from Applied Engineering, it’s a lot more than just twice as fast. = = 7 rng Avpliea Engineering's new Datalink” 2400. Simply put, the finest modem on the market for your Apple Ilcs, Ue or I+. Bring home a world of information ... from up to the minute flight information to whole libraries of resource materials. Even download free software and games, Twice the speed. At transmission speeds up to 2400 bps (bits-per-second), Applied Engineering's new DataLink 2400 is capable of putting text on the screen faster than the human eye can follow. That means you can capture a great deal more material in less time than with 1200 bps modems. And unlike other modems, the DataLink 2400 comes complete with powerful, easy-to-use communications software. Complete communications software included. Both our new Datalink 2400 and our DataLink 1200 modems feature AE's exclusive communications software —on disk and in ROM—everything needed to get you immediately up and running, Our powerful DataTerm software for the IIcs and Ile supports VI-52 screen emulation, macros, file transfers, on-line time display, recording buffer and more. It even stores hundreds of phone numbers for auto-dialing and log on. And for I+ and 64K Ile owners, our OnLine 64 software has many of the same powerful features. ‘Worldwide compatibility. The DataLink 2400 is fully compatible with Bell 103 and 212 protocols, as well as European protocol CCITT V.22 BIS, V.22 and V.21. It operates at varying transmission speeds from 0-300, 1200 and 2400 bps. The new 2400, like our best-selling DataLink™ 1200, carries a full five year warranty and comes complete with two modular phone jacks for data and voice calls, a thoughtful feature that means fewer wires to connect We also include an extra long telephone cable, in case your computer is across the room from your telephone jack. You can track the progress of calls either electronically or via on-board speaker. And built-in diagnostics reliably check transmission accuracy. Prices subject to change without notice. Brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders LINK 2400" Packed with important features: * Non-volatile memory for modem configuration Full Hayes AT compatibility * Point-to-Point, ASCII Express, Access II compatibility, in addition to AE's included DataTerm and OnLine 64 software. Super Serial Card “Front End” for highest software compatibility (unlike others) * Adaptive equalization and descrambling * Hardware configuration for DSR and DCD PC Transporter (MS-DOS) compatibility * FCC certified design $204.90 in freebies. We also throw in a nice collection of goodies—a free subscription to the GEnie network worth $29.95, $60 of free on-line time from NewsNet, a free $50 subscription to the Official Airline Guide and a fee-waived membership to The Source worth $49.95 plus $15 of free on-line time. That's $204.90 worth of free memberships, discounts and on-line time when you purchase the powerful DataLink 2400 at $239. DataLink 1200 reduced. Loaded with all the features of the new 2400, (except CCITT, DSR/DCD and non-volatile ROM configurations) our 1200 bps DataLink modem, com- plete with software and freebies, is an affordable alternative at only $179. DataLink 1200. DataLink 2400. Order today! To order or for more information, see your dealer or call (214) 241-6060 today, 9 am to 11 pm, 7 days. Or send check or money order to Applied Engineering. MasterCard, VISA and C.O.D. welcome. Texas residents add 7% sales tax. Add $10 outside U.S.A. AE APPLIED ENGINEERING ™ The Apple enhancement experts. (214) 241-6060 P.O. Box 5100, Carrollton, TX 75011 $179 $239 Circle Reader Service Number 6 IIGS ADDRESS Another possible source of your problem is the Apple SCSI card. Three versions of its ROM have been issued. The latest version, Rev C, is the most reliable and is required to run Apple's latest system software. Itis possible to use two CMS SCSI con- troller cards installed in two slots and to set up jumpers on the cards to access all of a 115 MB drive. Two Apple SCSI cards in the same computer would see the same volumes on the hard drive. ‘The latest version of the IGS system soft- ware, System 4.0 (also known as GS/OS), uses the same ProDOS file structure as Pro- DOS 8 and ProDOS 16 and can only access 32 MB per volume. It does remove the two- volume-per-slot restriction, however, The Advanced Disk Utility program that comes with GS/OS can format and partition drives larger than 64 MB if they are connect- ed to an Apple SCSI card. Files that ProDOS 8 must be able to access have to be placed in the first two partitions, because that's all ProDOS 8 will be able to "see." There's a trade-off between the hardware partitioning system CMS uses — which requires the expense of a second SCSI card and takes up another slot in the computer — vs. the software partitioning of GS/OS. Apple's new system software is less expensive, but it doesn't allow ProDOS 8 to access all of a hard drive with more than two partitions. Joyless Joysticks My son and I have noticed a signifi- cant problem when playing competitive one-on-one sports games, such as Ping Pong with Indoor Sports by Mindscape and GBA Championship Basketball by Gamestar. When playing one against the other, player one uses the joystick while player two uses the keyboard. With two players of similar ability, the player using the joystick will always win. To have any enjoyment, each player must play against the computer rather than against another player. Why can't two joysticks be attached for these games? Jerry Gitt Lafayette, CA Our first Apple computer came 10 years ago with a pair of hand controls, Each unit had a knob and a button and they could be used by two players to play games against each other. When joysticks came out for the Apple, the designers combined both hand controllers in one unit. Each knob became one axis of the joystick and both buttons were placed there, It could have been done differently. With its four analog input lines, the game port on an Apple has enough inputs for two joysticks. The game port only supports three push button input lines, so a two-joystick set could have one button on each joystick and not use one input. Or the game port could put two buttons on one joystick and one on the other, but both joysticks could not have two independent fire buttons. A shared button would not be useful for much under the Apple system. Why weren't joysticks like that made? There weren't any games to use with them. Why weren't there any two-joystick games? ‘There weren't any two-joystick sets manufac- tured, It's a real chicken-and-egg situation. (Editor's note: Before going to press, reader James Pangrazzi wrote to tell us about a product called Paddle-Adapple that accom- modates two joysticks on a IGS. Contact Southern California Research Group at 805-529-2082 for more information.) Cloning The Mac Ihave an Apple IGS and I see emulator and coprocessor boards for every comput- er except the Mac. Why isn't there anyone gutsy enough to try a Mac coprocessor? Kevin Scott Ashland, MT ‘There's an old saying, "Discretion is the bet- ter part of valor." All the technical problems of a coprocessor that might make a IIGS into a Mac could probably be overcome. Yet one big problem remains: the Macintosh ROMs. ‘They are complex enough to keep the Mac from being cloned. It would take so long to work out a ROM that didn't infringe on Apple Computer's copyrights, the clone ROM would be obsolete by the time it was developed. There is one product for the Atari comput- er that allows it to run some Macintosh soft- ware. That product needs a set of Mac ROMs to work. Anyone buying it must obtain their own ROMs. As you might imagine, Apple doesn't make these readily available. More Width Wanted I would like to be able to do word pro- cessing and to scroll sideways on the screen. I would also like to be able to print sideways on my ImageWriter I. Finally, I want to make elongated charts and add labels to them, How can I do all this? Mike McCutcheon Norfolk, NE Since the days of the 40-column Apple II+, people have wanted to view material wider than the Apple's screen. Horizontal scrolling was one way of accomplishing this feat. When the Ie came out with its 80-column screen, interest in horizontal scrolling waned. Still, the AppleWriter program could use hori- zontal scrolling to display lines of up to 240 characters. Strangely enough, there wasn't that much interest in programs that could print anything sideways other than spreadsheets. With the IGS, it's easy to print sideways from desktop applications. Just pull down the File menu and open the Page Setup dialog box and click on the sideways page icon. We don't know of any word processors that take advantage of the extra width gained by sideways scrolling. The next best thing is page-layout software such as GraphicWriter, Medley or the page-layout module in Apple- Works GS, Page-layout software can general- ly print a little wider than a sheet of paper. If software a bit more removed from word processing might serve for producing your charts, a drawing program such as Draw Plus can print sideways as wide as several pages. Spelling Checkers Revisited I gota little excited with your product review of QuickSpell from the TimeOut series, but kept catching negative aspects. The article concludes with the statement that it isn't the most sophisticated spell checker available and leaves us there. My question is directed to finding the most sophisticated spell checker. Sensi- ble Speller is mentioned in your directo- ry. This sounds more sophisticated and, at $125 vs. $69.96, it should be. Elsewhere, I find a review of the Pin- point spelling checker at $69 with the suggestion that Pinpoint is required — an additional $89, What is the most sophisticated spell checker available for regular AppleWorks? W. Arthur Milne Kaneohe, HI 12 Spring 1989 “To escape the many limits of Applesoft and take advantage of the full power of the IIGS, I have yet to see a better programming language for you than this one.” —Tom Weishaar, Open-Apple, November 1988 Introducing Micol Advanced BASIC for the Apple IGS ..the language system that is ushering in a new era in Apple II programming. Now, for the first time, you can program with: V7 the structure and sophistication of Pascal, Vv the speedand power of Assembly Language, V7 the ease and flexibility of BASIC, and... V the full potential of your Apple IIGS. Imagine writing a BASIC program without a single line number or GOTO — as easy to maintain as Pascal programs — that can display pictures in super high-resolution graphics while it plays music — and operates specifically for your Apple IGS. This, and much more, is Micol Advanced BASIC. Micol Advanced BASIC finally throws open the full potential of your Apple IIGS...in a friendly environment that’s both easy to learn and to use. Being the natural marriage of BASIC and Pascal, Micol Advanced BASICis sure to become to the Apple IGS what Turbo Pascal has become to the IBM. A completely integrated Apple IIGS product, Micol Advanced BASIC is based on Micol BASIC — for years the premier language system of the Apple ile and Apple IIc. You'll also be glad to hear that Micol Advanced BASIC is mostly Applesoft compatible, So you can start programming right away! Then as you begin reading your well-documented manual, you'll learn about how to use procedures, functions, parameter passing and much more — enabling you to write your best programs ever. And even if you're new to programming, Micol Advanced BASIC is easy to learn and use. And your built-in super high-resolution graphics and sound commands will have you drawing spectacular full color pictures and playing musical tunes without having to know a single toolbox command. And what about those Applesoft programs you've spent so much time writing on your older Apple? Most Applesoft programs, with just a little work, can be made to function on your Apple IGS in 16 bit mode under GS/OS. At last, you can make those arrays large enough to do the job you intended, and you will have all the string space you require. Need more memory for your programs? You've got it. And, of course, because these programs are compiled, they're significantly faster than they would otherwise be. Say good-bye to Apple Ile emulation mode, and hello to a complete Apple IIGS. Now your GS can be more than just an Apple Ile. Why delay? Micol Advanced BASIC is the language system you've been waiting for. Complete and mail the order form below to: Micol Systems, 9 Lynch Road, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada M2] 2V6 today and open up the full potential of your Apple IIGS now! FREE BONUS: Order Today and you'll get an Amazing Demo program featuring Fractals — Absolutely Free! 65816 native code generated # Pascal-like functions, procedures and paranieters Full support for recursive calls # 80 column full screen text editor / More structured loops than even Pascal or C 7 Ultrafast screen displays ¥ Optional line numbers CASE statement o PRINT USING Dynamic strings to 1023 characters, 7 Great sound capabilities # Super and low resolution graphics ¥ Super fast and sophisticated string operations 7 Mixed text-graphics # Full and easy use of the GS Toolbox -¥ Exclusive “controlled uncertainty”™ ¥ True integer, real and extended mathematics # No license fee required for library use # Easy link to machine language programs 7 Easy creation of turnkey systems ¥ Complete GS/OS file handling ¢ Fast compilation and linking / Easy to read and understand documentation ¥ Unequalled technical support # Fully copyable disk # Create classic desk accessories 7 Supports Source Code Libraries # Generate Micol's FASTLOAD™ or standard load files Y SupétTrace™ debugger # And much, much more Here are some of the many features you'll get: u ‘know Applesoft, Micol Advanced BASIC ove Te DOG Tan ‘and memory ne x igs No ieee offers such a fe gentle irl for programmers. 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Printers and Others Name Address __ City/State/Zi Telephone _ — Item No. Color *MCIVISA # Exp. Date ‘Add $3.00 Shipping & Handling (Check, M.O., C.0.D., VISA, MC*) WI Residents Add 5% Tax Call (414) 476-1584 or Mail Form and Pymt. to: Co-Du-Co 4802 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53208 Circle Reader Service Number 8 I1IGsS ADDRESS If you literally want to add a spelling checker to AppleWorks, then only TimeOut QuickSpell from Beagle Bros. and Pinpoint Spelling Checker from Pinpoint will work The Pinpoint product requires the Pinpoint Desktop Accessories package, and we cannot recommend it for that reason. Pinpoint has moved toward other markets. As we write this, five months after the release of AppleWorks 2.1, Pinpoint has not decided whether to update its package to be compati- ble with the latest AppleWorks. Buying soft- ware that's almost obsolete and may never be upgraded is not a good idea. If you don't mind leaving AppleWorks to check the spelling in your file, there is a different Pinpoint product available — the Pinpoint Document Checker. It is good and doesn't require the desktop accessories, so it may not be as risky a purchase. Because it's the oldest and remains an excel- lent value, Sensible Speller is the program other spelling checkers are compared against. There are several other spelling checkers avail- able that work as stand-alone packages. Many word processors include a built-in spelling checker. WordPerfect, MultiScribe GS and AppleWorks GS all include a spelling checker, for example. If we were buying a spelling checker for AppleWorks today, we'd lean toward Quick- Spell because of its convenience. Otherwise, we'd want a word processor with a built-in spelling checker. Hard Drives Vs. ROM Disks Ihave a IGS that I use strictly for home office and family entertainment. My system uses Applied Engineering's RamKeeper, supporting an Apple memo- ry card with 1 MB of memory. I've installed the Finder, AppleWorks and miscellaneous files on the ROM disk, leaving 512K for other applications. I love the speed in booting the Finder from the ROM disk and then AppleWorks from the Finder. If I want to run Paint- works Gold, MultiScribe IGS — with spell checker and thesaurus — or any other of the large programs, I have to wipe out the ROM disk and reload it again later. I can't boot any of my copy protected applications from the Finder. It seems that what I've gained in speed I've lost in flexibility, because I'm about out of memory on the ROM disk and I'm back to slow access of the floppy drives. I was feeling that the only solution was to throw out the RamKeeper and pur- chase a hard disk. What advantage do you see in continuing to work from the ROM disk? Paul Wood Stratham, NH As you have discovered, you don't have enough memory to make full use of your Ram- Keeper. You could buy another RAM card to attach to the other side of the RamKeeper. At the current price of RAM chips, it would cost as much for the necessary RAM as a hard drive. A hard drive isn't quite as fast as a RAM/ROM disk, but it is much faster than flop- py drives and it will hold many applications that can benefit from the increased speed. To decide whether a hard disk or more memory are what you need, consider how many large applications you have and how often you start them up — the only time the hard drive makes them any faster. Also, think about how many programs you have that are copy protected and will not ben- efit from a hard drive or more memory. Note that most newer copy protected software for the IGS can be started up from the Finder. Think about how often you will have to reboot after running a copy protected pro- gram and whether you would benefit from the faster boot time of a ROM disk. ‘Then think about this: We have a Ram- Keeper, enough memory to have an effective ROM disk and a hard drive. We don't bother to maintain anything more than a small ROM disk for temporary files. We boot and run everything from the hard drive. A friend of ours also has a RamKeeper, more memory than we have and a larger, faster hard drive. He keeps a large ROM disk and runs as much as he can from it. It's all a matter of taste. Either more RAM ora hard drive will make your life easier. The Apple IIGS Buyer's Guide welcomes Larry Miller as a new columnist. INSIDE APPLEWORKS GS A First Look At What's Shipping It's got a word processor, it's got a database man- ager, it's got a spread- sheet, a telecommunica- tions module, a graphics package and a page-lay- out module, but it hasn't yet won the hearts of Apple users. The ink is hardly dry on the manuals, but already AppleWorks GS has generated an amazing amount of controversy. Like any new program, it has terrific features and frustrating bugs. Giving this program the AppleWorks name may have been a mistake. Just about everyone who buys it expects to get a package as slick. easy, fast, powerful and problem-free as its namesake. Boy, are purchasers in for a surprise! AppleWorks Classic is in its sixth incarna- tion or so, having had extensive revisions and bug fixes. Users who can think back to what life was like under AppleWorks Version 1.0 will have a better feel for how AppleWorks GS 1.0 performs. Let's take a look at the individual modules Word Processor. Users of MultiScribe GS find this module familiar, which is not sur- prising. Both applications were written by StyleWare, which was acquired by Claris. Still, AppleWorks GS offers a fairly power- ful word processor with a graphic WYSIWYG display. Scrolling is slow, just as in every other IIGS product that uses Apple Toolbox routines for displaying graphics. One strength is the ability to open several windows in different applications and move information from one window to another. The first time we did this, we were surprised to notice that the Word Processor window lacks a horizontal scroll bar, and text off to the right of the window cannot be accessed. We learned to compress Word Processor windows vertically only. To be fair, the flaw is not unique to this program. (See the Word Proces- sor article in this issue for more information.) Database. This is another fairly strong module. Users can combine the usual text and numerical information and include graphics in each database record. Setting up the display layout is easy and intuitive. To display a title in the label layout, however, users must define separate "label fields." Anyone who builds large database [er fle_fek_totees_treage_Tont_feat_Su] Tel Walon icin a Balie al Underline 3] tae Agel ‘Shadow TRO lowercase Perbaps because of its MultiScribe beritage, the Page Layout module in AppleWorks GS works well and is easy to use. files that have lots of fields may be adversely affected by this procedure. Label fields are included in the total count, which reduces the number of available fields. We were surprised to find we could only fit about 64 text characters in a field. As a com- parison, AppleWorks Classic can handle almost 80 characters. Printing mailing labels was easy to do, although there is no provision for printing multiple-across labels. Our attempts to import large or complex AppleWorks database files didn't always work. Sometimes our data was lost or replaced with question marks. Still, there are some very powerful capabil- ities present in the module, For example, full text formatting, including text color, is avail- able for the display Time and dollar formats are very flexible, and changing the order in which columns are displayed in list format is simply a matter of dragging a column to the desired location. Spreadsheet. This module is a fairly typical graphics-based spreadsheet. Horizontal and vertical scrolling can be easily controlled with the mouse, and operations on blocks of cells (as opposed to columns or rows) are available. All usual math capabilities are present, including trigonometric, statistical and finan- cial functions. There are also logic functions and some date functions. Frustrated AppleWorks users will be happy to know that string functions are supported by the module. Blocks of cells can be moved or copied, and formulas correct themselves in the new positions. Column width can be easily adjusted, and users can redefine the default width if they wish. As users move deeper into the spread- sheet, titles can be locked in place so they don't scroll off the screen, The spreadsheet, which has a built-in graphing and charting function, can produce pie charts, bar charts or graphs showing data points either connected or as separate dots. Once created, a chart can be transferred to the Graphics module for further editing. Telecommunications. This module is the weak link in the chain. AppleWorks GS con- tains the basic capabilities needed to drive a modem, but not much more. Users can dial out, connect to a bulletin board system — or other telecommunications service — and send and receive text. Users can also capture incoming text to a file and send text from a file. File transfers using Xmodem and Ymodem protocols are sup- ported as well, as are Binary II transfers. What's missing in the module is a script capability. Experienced users, especially users of commercial services, automate ses- sions to reduce the time spent online and the cost of telecommunicating, Doing so saves money and makes a session easier, Automating the sessions also frees users from worrying about the various idiosyn- crasies of different systems. An automated session takes care of all that. Moreover, the display font Claris selected for this module is hard to read. The graphics- based text-scroll problem shows up again here, especially when using high-speed modems. There is no text loss, but operation does slow down a bit at times. This module needs some upgrading. Graphics. This module is not Paintworks Gold, but it is a strong IIGS paint program with elements similar to Macintosh packages — such as SuperPaint Using the super-high-resolution 640 mode only. users can create graphics directly or import — and edit — graphics images from other sources, such as paint programs or digi- tizing scanners. As they draw, each item that users create is treated like an object, which makes modifica- tion easy. Multiple objects can be grouped into a single object and moved easily into other applications, (continued on page 18) The Apple IIGS Buyer's Guide 15 It's not what we think of PC Actual Size We’re not the only ones excited about PC Transporter™. Our new “PC on a card” wonderboard has drawn rave reviews from the experts LLL TT TE “Darned if the thing doesn’t work, PC Transporter is a tech- nical tour de force. It'singenious . . a remarkable success.” — InCider Applied Engineering’s PC Trans- porter gives your Apple IIcs, Ile or II+ the power to speak IBM's MS-DOS. Run MS-DOS programs on your Apple at more than three times the speed of an IBM XT. For the first time... Bring your MS-DOS work home from the office and use your Apple to get caught up . . . or get ahead. 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We include clear, understandable installation instructions, “pre-boot” software and even an installation video to help, PC Transporter acts as a universal disk drive controller, enabling your Apple 3.5 Drive to run MS-DOS or ProDOS and to shift instantly from ProDOS to MS-DOS. ET “Extremely versatile... one of the most ingenious and exciting products we've seen.” — Classroom Computer Learning Tailor your configuration. What do you need to get up and running’ That depends on what equipment you already own and what you'll be running. For example: if you plan to use strictly 3.5 format MS-DOS, an Apple IIcs disk drive does the job. If you need 5,25 IBM capability, you'll need one of our IBM-style disk drives which will also store ProDOS. There's even a socket on PC Transporter for an 8087-2 Math Co- processor chip to speed you through spreadsheets. Call Applied — pace Engineering J%¥v 1 or ask your aa dealer for ™ more details hs on your specific needs. 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Linked text areas make it easy to insert graphics within text and have the text flow around the graphics. Objects on a page can be moved or resized easily. A page is normally displayed at actual size, so users see only part of it on screen. A reduced-size display is also available, which displays the entire page. This feature makes it easy to move objects around the page. A "master page" can be defined and saved. If there is a fixed format that users like — for example, the cover page of a newsletter — they need not start from scratch each time to assemble such a page. Though there are a few tricks to learn, this module is easy to use and the most powerful in the package. Overall. Like its namesake, the greatest strength of AppleWorks GS lies in its integration. ‘With this package, users have the capability to tuna single program and combine information of different types onto a single page. AppleWorks GS takes a hit in the documenta- tion and support area for the absence of a much-needed tutorial and the lack of any online help. There isa toll-free help line to Claris, how- ever, and the manuals are for the most part clear. A quick-reference card is included, which helps during the learning phase. Still, some items in the manuals are hard to find, For instance, users can stop a printout in progress, but it's hard to find the instructions to do so — simultaneously press the Apple and period keys — in the documentation. ‘We could only find two references, both under the specific "Print Merge" command. AppleWorks power users who are used to having several extra functions available — through use of add-ons such as the TimeOut series from Beagle Bros. — will be happy to find that these kinds of functions are included in AppleWorks GS. There is a glaring excep- tion, however. There is no macro language! Existing IIGS packages, such as Roger Wagner's MacroMate (see review, this issue) and Diversified Software's Diversi-Key, allow users to build global macros. To avoid con- flicts, they'll have to plan ahead as they design macro sets for AppleWorks GS. AppleWorks GS uses the Apple:key exten- sively. The Option key is also used for some features, Reported Problems. There have been several reported problems, ranging from vari- ous printing difficulties to a tendency toward crashing on exit. Claris is aware of these situ- ations and is working on solutions. In some cases, solutions to known bugs are available, For instance, if users-have trou- ble printing fully justified text in the Word Processor module, they can try printing using right justification, then print again with full justification. Users have complained of long start-up times. In fact, once GS/OS has been booted and the Finder Desktop is displayed, Apple- Works GS should take under two minutes to load; less if users use a RAM disk or hard disk. Several factors can slow this process down. For instance, configuring to load sev- eral AppleWorks GS modules at start-up will increase the start-up time. Using the wrong interleave on a 3.5-inch disk can double the time it takes for any disk access. When using the Apple 3.5 Disk — the one with the pinhole in the eject button — users should format their AppleWorks GS program disks with a 2:1 interleave. If they use a UniDisk 3.5 — the one with the pinhole beneath the eject button — they should use a 4:1 interleave. How Good Is It? AppleWorks GS is not all things to all users. Users looking for the most powerful database manager, the most flexible page-lay- ‘out package or the slickest graphics program won't find any of those items here. Users who want a single package that combines these functions in a way that lets them integrate and organize their output won't be disappointed. There is much more to this program than we can cover in a single overview. Like any major purchase, we recommend that users "try before they buy.” "Inside AppleWorks GS," which will assist users in learning to use and exploit this pro- gram, will continue to keep readers posted on the application's progress as it develops and grows. I — Joe Walters Columnist Joe Walters can be reached via electronic mail on Compuserve (72406, 742). ae ae a WORD PROCESSING oes the world really need more word processors? Several Apple II software publishers seem to think so, resulting in a wide assortment of word processing packages available for the Apple IGS, This article looks at a representative sampling of these packages and compares their relative strengths and weaknesses. We'll examine the packages in detail, but first some general comments. Factors In Common None of the program disks are copy pro- tected. Perhaps software vendors have at last learned that copy protection only harms legit- imate users. Any of these programs can be installed on a hard disk, which continues to gain impor- tance as mass-storage devices become more popular among Apple IIGS users. The manu- als for all but one of the packages reviewed in this article include instructions for carrying out that installation. All of the programs can be used with one disk drive, though some of them will require disk swapping during a session if users don't have at least two drives, As always, a hard disk will make any of these programs more convenient. VV Word Processing On The Apple IGS All of the programs can store text in stan- dard ASCII text files, so information can be moved freely between them. Let's look at some specific titles, but first a hint: The first three packages are more than just word processors. AppleWorks The original AppleWorks, now often called AppleWorks Classic, seems to be the base of comparison for all other word processors in the Apple II world. This is interesting when you consider that AppleWorks is not a word processor at all. It's an integrated productivity package that happens to include a word pro- cessor as one of its modules. Unlike most other word processing and productivity packages, AppleWorks is text based rather than graphics based. The great advantage is speed. A text screen can be updated more rapidly by the computer than can a graphics screen. The savings in time is passed on to users, who don't have to wait as long for their machines to display what they're looking for. ‘The AppleWorks word processor is hardly the most powerful, but it seems to have achieved optimization in the trade-off between ease of use, speed and features. Experienced AppleWorks users know they can fire up AppleWorks, create a document, It didn't happen overnight, but now there's a vast selection of word processors for the Apple IGS. Which one is right for you? The Apple IIGS Buyers Guide 19 WORD PROCESSING (Erie REY Stored eement feat sie syle calor nto edesses (Sie ae Fd Fort Feat Sale Color Wine ithe i ne ease see See su oud' ncn Les fa et a ou con ave fre sckgrund| 1. rite Paper as ees, cil ltt Hedaterearestosaaie. [Ol 2 Heber} The Blue Butterfly 4 AppleWorks GS print it out and be done in less time than some packages take to start up. Most of this article was produced using AppleWorks. Publishers are well aware of the program's popularity. All but one of the packages we reviewed can import AppleWorks word pro- cessor files, but none will export them. ‘The expectation is that many of us will continue to use AppleWorks to enter our text, even if it will eventually be processed by other packages. AppleWorks GS AppleWorks GS is another integrated pro- ductivity package that includes a word pro- cessor module. Like its predecessor, the word processor in AppleWorks GS is not the most powerful. For instance, it does not process footnotes, and headers and footers are still limited to one line of text each. It is the only word processor we looked at that can print text in any color or combination of colors. The AppleWorks GS word processor and its integration with other modules adds up to puta lot of power in the hands of the user. AppleWorks GS allows users to carry out every step in the desktop publishing process, including creating and importing graphics, file transfers by modem, integration of database and spreadsheet information, and even complete page layout. This application wants to do it all, and the capability of upgrading to the package from. various other word processors at reduced cost makes it very attractive. Upgrades are available currently from owners of Apple- Works 1.X, AppleWorks 2.X, Apple Writer, MultiScribe and MultiScribe GS. One factor that may reduce the total number of potential AppleWorks GS users — in this day of high-priced memory — is the require- ment of having at least 1.25 MB available. The Writer's Choice Elite percentage of Apple IIGS users with that much memory is still relatively small. ‘The program manual does not include hard disk installation instructions, but they may not be necessary. The entire program resides in one massive file, and users can simply copy that file from the original pro- gram disk to a folder on their hard disks. They will also want to copy some fonts (listed in the manual) from the included Start- up disk to their hard disk's /SYSTEM/FONTS folder, and the icon file from the /ICONS folder on the same disk to their hard disk's /ICONS folder. A /DICTIONARIES folder should also be created for dictionary files, and the IMAGEWRITER.CL file should be moved into the /SYSTEM/DRIVERS folder. ‘That's all there is to it. GraphicWriter GraphicWriter is a full desktop publishing package. A word processor with page-layout capabilities, GraphicWriter allows manipula- tion of graphics on a page and supports color printing on an ImageWriter I]. GraphicWriter Version 3.0, a major rewrite that was still in beta test at press time, is a marked improvement over earlier versions. Additional features and improved speed have made this an anxiously awaited upgrade. Several crucial features were disabled in our beta version, but the known facts imply a strong package. For those who use a word processor to create page layouts, just about everything they could want is here. Mastheads, for example, can be created for newsletters. Borders can be defined around a page or a masthead. GraphicWriter also allows a full-page display for previewing what an entire final printed page will look like. Control of the placement of page num- bers is very flexible. Text can be printed in multiple columns and a menu-selected spelling checker is DeluxeWrite included. And, like all good page-layout pro- grams, GraphicWriter allows users to define linked areas so that text flows properly from column to column as they edit their work. Graphics can be imported and will appear on screen as they do in final output, though the displayed colors may be incorrect. This "necessary evil" is attributed to the program's need to retain its own palette. Users can rest assured that their pictures will print out in the original colors. ‘Text can wrap around the graphics images. Users who are into the nitty-gritty of typeset- ting will be pleased to know that GraphicWriter allows them to control the leading and kern in their text, They can also specify how much offset is used in superscripts and subscripts. GraphicWriter is a word processor, paint program and page-layout system. It is worth noting that it does not come in three separate modules. It is one program with all these capabilities. Rich in capabilities and flexible, Graph- icWriter 3.0 promises to be one of the most powerful of the IIGS productivity packages. Hopefully, it will live up to that promise. Now let's take a look at a couple of low- end word processors. Writer's Choice Elite We were disappointed with Writer's Choice Elite. This package, which comes from the maker of Draw Plus, List Plus and Paintworks Plus, suffers greatly from lack of speed and obvious design flaws. Despite its appearance, which resembles most Apple standard graphics programs, Writer's Choice Elite responds with glacial speed to almost any given command or action. For example, if users try to erase a single char- acter within a paragraph by using the Delete key, the wristwatch icon appears and they must wait for the program to carry out this action. (continued on page 24) 20. Spring 1989 Experts and users agree GraphicWriter 2.0 is the desktop publishing program for the Apple lias. Publish it! v1.04 No (e, ¢, c+, GS) (GraphicWriter_Iil TIGS-Speciie Memory Requirements Operating System (Included) Uses Color Display uggested Retail Price Yes (640 mode) 1149.95 LaserWriter Printing Included Sample Templates Included Clip Art Included ISpelling Checker Included ‘Total Cost $149.95 ‘All the programs use a Macclike interface, but only GraphicWiter IIT and Medley are written specifically for the lIGS to take advantage of its powerful features. Available from your local computer dealer. 8 0 0O 6 2 7 Circle Reader Service Number 11 Not Available $179.85 - - - inCider magazine says, "GraphicWriter 2.0 is a giant step forward for the Apple IIcs. It's a powerful way to produce exciting page layouts, and it's easy to do." A+ magazine declares, "GraphicWriter facilitates a smooth blend of text and graphics, and the result is a tool that you can use for everything from writing a letter to creating page layouts with color separations." Compute has this to say: "GraphicWriter really comes into its own when you want to integrate text and graphics." And 10,000 owners agree. Laurie Knight of Hemet, CA proclaimed, "Terrific program! It does everything I need to do." Roger Ruthberg of Philadelphia, PA thinks it's. GraphicWriter, which is color and laser printer compatible, combines word processing, graphics and page layout into one complete, easy-to-use package. The program needs only 512K of memory, and is not copy protected. 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Fortunately, there are some user tricks that help speed up the process, When using any IIGS graphics- based program, try resizing the docu- ment window to speed up scrolling. A short, wide window will scroll much faster than a full-screen one. Shortening the window horizontally will have adverse effects — users can't see the right side of their documents. None of the packages looked at in the related article have horizontal scroll bars, For scrolling more than a few lines, the slider is faster than the arrow keys. If users have multiple documents open ata time, they can remove the ones they're finished with. Many pro- grams work faster the more free mem- ory that's available. To speed up printing, remember that some word processors allow printing in draft mode. This replaces the slow-printing graphics fonts by using the typeface built into a printer. The result: quick printouts for proofreading. Wordbench aims to assist writers in the creative process, but falls short because of its awkward user interface, Users who start typing from within a para- graph will outrun the program easily. Even the slowest touch typists will find that the program "loses" about half the characters entered this way. Writer's Choice Elite is just too busy to keep up with its users. This drawback makes the program virtually useless for any serious composition and editing. Writer's Choice Elite imports graphics from Draw Plus and other IIGS paint programs, and it will print in color on an ImageWriter II. Yet, the program is the only word processor we examined that will not import AppleWorks files. One of the application's more interesting features is its capability to use different colors in the background behind text. This is a conve- nient way for users to organize text and keep track of related sections. The effect is like using a highlighting pen in a book. The highlighting does not appear on a printout, however. DeluxeWrite Overall, DeluxeWrite is a nice package. It looks a lot like Writer's Choice Elite, but does not suffer as badly from the speed problems. Which is not to say that the application is blindingly fast. Most graphics-based applications are limit- ed by the speed of the screen-handling rou- tines Apple supplies in its Toolbox. Still, Deluxe Write is faster than some programs and it can keep up with rapid typing and insertion of text. Nothing is lost. Reformatting of paragraphs, changing of margins and functions that require a comput er to redraw the entire screen take place much faster than in Writer's Choice Elite, though such operations can still bog down in DeluxeWrite as a document increases in size. Although the program generally conforms to the Apple graphics standard, there is one unusual anomaly. The Command key combi- nation Apple-P, normally used to activate the Print command, is replaced by Apple-J. Like Writer's Choice Elite, DeluxeWrite will import graphics, display them on screen and print in color on an ImageWriter Il. Anice Deluxe Write feature is the Quick Reminder command located in the Help menu. This command opens a dialog box that displays the tiny symbols that appear in the ruler area and in a document. This is a useful memory aid for those of us who sometimes have trouble differentiating between the margin and tab markers. Another help command reminds users of the various Apple and Option-key commands that control cursor movement. While it is not the most powerful of its kind in the Apple IGS world, Deluxe Write is a friendly, low-end word processor that will satisfy the needs of many users. We also looked at a couple of high-end power word processors. Wordbench Wordbench is in a class by itself. Word- bench is not a IIGS-specific program and it will run on any 128K Apple II. The program is not text based, but the graphics mode used for its display is the old Apple Ile and Ic double-high-resolution mode. This provides the most detailed dis