
 An introduction to FLC
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 Before doing anything, install Sage. You may have already done this.
 Now unzip FLC into the same directory.

 While reading the lessons, keep in mind that every FLC command is listed
 and explained in FLC.DOC for your reference.

 Each command applies to BOTH the local and remote ends, ie. when it says
 "clears the screen", it means "clears the screen on the local and remote
 ends", and "gets a string from the keyboard" means "waits for input from
 either the local or remote ends". Of course when Sage is running just
 locally, only the local option applies.


 How to create an FLE
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 FLE files are created by compiling scripts with FLC.EXE.
 Scripts are created in any text editor you like, DOS Edit is fine.

 This is how to create an FLE that displays "Hello World!" on the screen:

 1. Load up your text editor and create a new file called "HELLO.FLS".
 2. Enter the following text:   WT "Hello, World!"
 3. Save and exit. Now type: 'FLC hello.fls' or just 'FLC hello'.
    FLC will compile your short script to create HELLO.FLE.
 4. To test it, type: 'SAGE /RUN hello.fle' or just 'SAGE /RUN hello'.

 When running an FLE with the /RUN parameter, Sage always executes TEST.FLE
 first (if it exists), so variables are initialised before testing your FLE.
 TEST.FLE comes with FLC.

 While your FLE is running, you will see a blue status bar on the bottom of
 the screen, this is perfectly normal.


 If you have any problems compiling an FLE,
 or understanding any of the lessons within,
 E-mail beau@corplink.com.au.
