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BMPPAK.DOC
BmpPak
Copyright (C) 1991, Kamyan Software.
1228 Robin Drive
Carol Stream Il. 60188
All rights reserved
Index for BmpPak
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Disclaimer
3.0 Registration Information
4.0 Distribution Information
5.0 File list
6.0 Credits
1.0 Introduction
BmpPak is the product name for a group of shareware bmp image files for use
with Mircosoft Windows. These images are unique repeatable patterns designed
to be tiled for use as Windows wallpaper however they suit a wide variety of
computer graphics needs. These BmpPaks are divided into volumes each
containing around 30 images and this document file.
2.0 Disclaimer
Kamyan Software makes no representations or warranties with respect to
these images or documentation, and specifically disclaims any express
or implied warranties of merchantablilty or fitness for any purpose.
Further Kamyan Software reserves the right to make changes to any and all
images, at any time, without obligations to notify any person or
organizations. Kamyan Software will not be liable for any special,
incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or
any other reason, even if Kamyan Software or an agent of Kamyan Software
has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall
Kamyan Software's liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid
for the license to use the images, regardless of the form of the claim.
3.0 Registration Information
BmpPak is a group of shareware bmp image files which has a five day free
evaluation period after which a payment of $10.00 per volume is required.
Your payment will give you the right to use and incorporate these images
into your work and products, with the only restriction being the distribution
of the BmpPak images by themselves ( In other words the BmpPak images can not
be resold by themselves).
Calculate your payment as follows:
$10.00 multiplied by the number of BmpPak volumns you or your firm will
register.
Send payments to:
Kamyan Software
1228 Robin Drive
Carol Stream Il. 60188
Also available are GifPaks and CelPak, these paks contain gif images for
general computer graphics needs and cel images for use with Autodesk
Animator Pro.
4.0 Distribution Information
BmpPaks contain copyrighted images. These images can not be resold by
themselves. Only purchasers of a BmpPak volume have the right to use
or incorporate these images into their work or products.
Kamyan Software allows BmpPak volumns to be freely copied and distributed
in its unmodified form via electronic means, this document file must be
included with the volume.
You are specifically prohibited from charging or requesting donations
for any copies made or distributed with the exception of organizations
which distribute shareware products for a small fee ( less then $7.50
per disk) to cover distribution costs.
BmpPak volumns can not be distributed with any retail product without the
express written consent of Kamyan Software.
5.0 Files list
The following files make up a BmpPak volume:
v??b??.bmp - Series of cel files
BmpPak.doc - This file
6.0. Credits
Animator Pro is a registered trademarks (tm) of Autodesk, Inc.
GIF and 'Graphics Interchange Format' are trademarks (tm) of
Compuserve, Incorporated, an H&R Block Company.
End of Document
CDROM.TXT
T h e P C - S I G L i b r a r y o n C D - R O M
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This may well be the greatest collection of software ever compiled.
The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM is our premier collection of the entire
PC-SIG library. Every shareware program we have is on one disc; over
700 megabytes of software you can have immediate access to.
Easy to use, all you have to do is insert the disc and type 'GO' at the
DOS prompt. We've included all the tools you need for fast easy access
to the programs and their descriptions.
The WordCruncher text retrieval software allows you to quickly access
the description for any program you want. All the programs are indexed
by title, filename, PC-SIG disk number, and every word within the
program description. There couldn't be an easier way to find just the
right program.
The Narc utility, newly instituted with the tenth edition, allows you to
look directly at all the compressed program files on the CD without
having to download the program to your hard disk. So if you want to
look at the programmer's notes or on-line documentation before using
valuable hard disk space, you can.
The PC-SIG Encyclopedia of Shareware is included on the disk, and a
printed copy of the book is included so you can peruse the available
programs from the comfort of your favorite chair. All the programs are
logically divided into one-hundred twenty categories making it easier to
find just the right software.
Whether you're interested in Accounting or Windows, there's a shareware
program for you on the PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM.
Winner of the Optical Publishing Assn's Best Consumer Product Award.
Shareware for every imaginable need: Accounting Chemistry Educational
Engineering Games Hypertext Networks Programming Spreadsheets Utilities
Word Processing
System Requirements:
IBM PC/XT/AT PS/2 or compatible with 384K memory DOS 3.1 or higher and
Microsoft MS-DOS CD ROM extensions.
T h e E s s e n t i a l H o m e & B u s i n e s s C o l l e c t i o n
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
"Never before has such a valuable collection of popular shareware been
compiled on one CD-ROM that everyone can afford." Dr. File Finder a.k.a.
Michael Callahan
Finally, 368 of the most useful, popular, important shareware programs
have been put together on one CD. No matter what your need, it's on The
Essential Home & Business Collection. Everything from Administration to
Windows software is here.
The Essential CD incorporates the WordCruncher text retrieval system.
Every program on the disc is indexed
by title, filename, PC-SIG disk number, and every word in the program
description. A new utility, Narc, is implemented so you can look at the
program files and the author's on-line documentation without having to
first copy the program to your hard disk. By using WordCruncher and
Narc, you can quickly find the program you want and review it to be
sure, without ever having to run it from your hard disk.
If you've got a CD-ROM player at home and want to get more use of it and
your computer, or if you're trying to avoid purchasing another Nintendo
cartridge, or if you just enjoy looking at new software, you need The
Essential Home & Business Collection.
System Requirements:
IBM PC/XT/AT PS/2 or compatible with 384K memory DOS 3.1 or higher and
Microsoft MS-DOS CD ROM extensions.
To Order in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask for Customer Service.
Outside the U.S.A. call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer in
your country.
FILE2910.TXT
Disk No: 2910
Disk Title: BmpPak/Iconlib/Que/SCap/WinInit/XClock
PC-SIG Version: S1.0
Program Title: BmpPak
Author Version: 10/91
Author Registration: $10.00 per volume
Special Requirements: Windows 3.0.
BMPPAK is a collection of about 30 .BMP image files for use with
Microsoft Windows. These images are psychedelic geometric repeating
patterns to be used as Windows wallpaper; however, they can serve a
variety of graphic needs. The files are variations on the same base
geometric function, resulting in lots of straight intersecting lines.
You get plenty of versions and color combinations to suit your fancy.
Program Title: IconLib
Author Version: 07/90
Author Registration: None.
Special Requirements: Windows 3.0.
With over 200 icons, ICONLIB is a programmer's Windows 3.0 development
tool for use with Presentation Manager. After un-zipping the file, point
the Program Manager Properties to this file and View Next.
Program Title: The Que
Author Version: 1.2
Author Registration: $25.00
Special Requirements: Windows 3.0, Excel 3.0, Word for Windows 1.1, and
If you're tired of waiting for Microsoft Excel or Word for Windows to
print, THE QUE can help. The normal procedure for printing a document
involves waiting for the application to send the entire document to the
Print Manager before the next document can be created or loaded. THE QUE
is designed to let you create a list of the documents and/or
spreadsheets to be printed, which THE QUE will then print.
Program Title: SCap
Author Version: 1.0
Author Registration: $10.00
Special Requirements: Windows 3.0.
Windows screens are sometimes difficult to capture, but here's an
easy-to-use screen capture utility designed specifically for Windows.
Now with SCAP you can capture your Windows screen, an area of the
screen, application window, and application window's client area to
clipboard, printer, or file in .DBF (device-independent bitmap format).
Program Title: WinInit
Author Version: 1.0
Author Registration: None.
Special Requirements: Windows 3.0.
WININIT is a simple Windows application to set up the initial desktop
based upon a list of applications and window sizes read from WIN.INI.
Application windows will be moved to the specified position and size on
the screen, and shown or iconized, as specified. WININIT is expected to
be executed only during Windows initialization, though it can be
executed at any time. In keeping with its simplicity, WININIT must be
manually installed, including manual editing of WIN.INI.
Program Title: X World Clock
Author Version: 0.95
Author Registration: Freeware.
Special Requirements: Windows 3.0.
X WORLD CLOCK gives you the time relative to your time anywhere around
the world. Installed in Windows and with eXtended setup for all time
displays, time zones, and alarms to any city or country in the world,
XWORLD CLOCK always knows whether the time in the place you're
interested in is ahead or behind your time.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
README.TXT
Windows 3.0 Icon Library for Program Manager
This is a Windows 3 sample application that many the icons compiled into
a single library. After un-zipping the file, point the Program Manager
Properties to this file and View Next. Contains over 200 icons.
PCSIG.TXT
P C - S I G
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Welcome to the world of Shareware, state of the art software you can
actually try before you buy.
Shareware, a term coined in the early eighties, refers to the method of
distribution chosen by the software authors. With shareware, you can
receive a program and put it through its paces without having to pay for
it. If you find the program useful, and choose to keep the program, then
you pay a modest registration fee to the author.
For the last nine years, PC-SIG has been providing shareware and public
domain software to its customers and members. Since 1982 PC-SIG has
developed an unprecedented library of shareware programs, constantly
updated, consistently strong in every category. Our library of
shareware contains over 2700 titles divided into 120 logical categories.
Every program we add to the library is thoroughly reviewed and tested to
insure that each one meets the high standards of reliability and value we
insist upon and you expect. As a result, our library doesn't contain
every shareware program available, just those that really work.
PC-SIG has grown into the premier distributor of shareware and and
shareware information by producing shareware collections on CD-ROM,
publishing an encyclopedia of shareware, and by publishing Shareware
Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine distributed world-wide.
Quality and support - guaranteed. All of our programs are guaranteed
virus free. We've isolated our systems and check every program
submitted to insure that no viruses make their way to your computer or
ours.
Our support staff is available by phone as well as on our BBS to help
you with questions about installation and operation of PC-SIG's
products.
Through our network of international distributors, PC- SIG strives to
bring you the most current, exciting, technically advanced software
available as shareware.
If you can't find the software you need in PC-SIG's library, it may well
not exist.
To order the latest in Shareware, in the U.S.A: Call (800) 245-6717
Outside the U.S.A. call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer in
your country.
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QUE.TXT
The Print Que for Windows
Purpose: The normal procedure for printing a document in Microsoft Excel
and Word for Windows involves waiting for the application to send the entire
document to the Print Manager before the next document can be created or
loaded. This program is designed to allow the users of these programs to
create a list of the documents and/or spreadsheets to be printed, which
THE QUE will then print.
Hardware/Software Requirements:
IBM Compatible 286 or 386 Computer
Microsoft Windows version 3.0 or higher, running in Standard or 386 Enhanced
Mode.
Microsoft Excel version 3.0 or higher
Microsoft Word for Windows version 1.1 or higher
MS DOS version 3.3, 4.01, or 5.0 (untested on other versions)
Installation: Copy the QUE.EXE, VBRUN100.DLL, and WNDFIND.DLL files into the WINDOWS
directory. (for this version of THE QUE, these files must be in a directory
named "WINDOWS")
Operating Conventions: THE QUE, like other Windows applications, is made up
of Drive, Directory, File, and Text Boxes and Command Buttons. These controls
can be operated in several ways, including mouse, keyboard, or a combination
of the two.
Mouse operation:
To operate a Drive List Box click on the down arrow on the right side of the
box to make the list appear below the box. If there are more drives than can
be shown, use the scroll bars to advance the list. To select the correct
drive Double - Click on it. Selecting directories and file names uses a
similar process, except that the lists are visible without using the down
arrow. After a directory is selected, its icon will change from an image of
a closed file folder to one of an open folder, and the icons for any parent
directories will also be shown as open folders. To operate the different
command buttons, click on them.
Keyboard Operation:
Operation of the controls with the keyboard is done by first selecting the
control to be operated on, using the "TAB" key to move among the program
controls. (Combining "SHIFT" and "TAB" causes backward movement through the
controls.) When a box is "active,"the first item in its list will be
highlighted and have a dashed line around it. When a button is "active," a
dashed line will appear around the command in the center of the button.
To operate the Drive List Box after selecting it, hold down the "CTRL" key
while pressing the "DOWN ARROW" key. When the list of drives appears below
the box, use the arrow keys to highlight the desired drive and press the
"ENTER" key to register your selection. As in mouse operation, directories
and files are selected in the same way as drives, except that there is no
drop down list. To operate a Command Button after selecting it, press the
"ENTER" key to start the command.
Mouse/Keyboard Combination: The Text Boxes on the setup screen are the only
controls that can be operated using a combination of the mouse and the
keyboard. To enter the program path, click the mouse cursor on the line
where a directory path is to be entered, the type in the desired path.
Initializing THE QUE: When THE QUE is opened for the first time, an
initialization screen will appear. If using a mouse, click on the round
"button" next to one of the application names, then either type in the
appropriate directory path or select the drive, directory(s), and file name
for the application as explained above. Repeat the process for the other
application. If not using a mouse, Select the button for one of the
applications as explained above. Either type in the directory path for the
application or select the drive, directory(s), and file name for the
application as explained above. Repeat the process for the other
application.
Program Operation: Use the mouse or keyboard to select the drive, directory,
and file names of the documents and/or spreadsheets that are to be printed.
Select a file either by double-clicking on its name or by clicking once on
the file name and pressing the "Add" button on the right side of the screen.
Files can be removed from the que by selecting the filename in the "Files in
the Que" box and pressing the "Delete" button. When the list in the "Files
in the Que" box is correct, press the "Start Que" button to put THE QUE into
operation.
NOTE: If files in the que are saved on a floppy disk, that disk must be in
the drive while THE QUE is operating.
Limitations:
File access in this version is limited to the default filename extensions
that are created by the program (ie "xls" or "doc").
If Windows is run in conjunction with any of the popular screensavers,
disable the screensaver before running THE QUE.
If THE QUE is being run on a machine that has low memory (1 megabyte),
close or disable all possible applications and remove wallpaper or
complex patterns from the desktop to improve efficiency. (THE QUE will open
and close all necessary applications as it operates.)
The biggest limitation at this time is that the paper orientation selected
under printer setup must match the formatted orientation of the document.
(This limitation does not apply to spreadsheets using printers that allow the
paper orientation to be set in the Page Setup dialog box in EXCEL 3.0. One
such printer is the HP Laserjet III printer.)
The unregistered version of this program is limited to a maximum of three
files in the que at a time.
Registration: The author request that shareware user limit the trial of this
program to 30 days To register this program send $25.00 to:
Arthur S Chadbourne
133 Parker Street
Lowell MA 01851
Registered user of this program will receive a floppy diskette containing
a version of THE QUE with the ability to list twenty-five files for printing
and without the "nagware" reminders present in the shareware version of the
program.
Acknowlegements: I would like to thank several people for their support and
advice. These people have been vital to the successful completion of this
program and its documentation. The first person that I have to thank is my
wife Gini for the original idea for the program. Next I want to thank Andy
Tarbell for all of his suggestions for improvements and enhancements to the
program (I'll probably be old and bald before I get them added). I want to
thank Ken Tarbell who kept asking me for the program before it was done.
Finally I want to THANK Jonnathan Zuck For his advise and his WFIND function.
Disclaimer: This software is sold "as is" and without warranties as to
performance or merchantability. The entire risk as to the results and
performance of this program or loss of data is assumed by you. This program
is sold without any express or implied warranties whatsoever. Because of the
diversity of conditions and hardware under which this program may be used, no
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered. The user is advised
to test the program thoroughly before relying on it. The user must assume
the entire risk of using the program. Any liability of seller or manufacturer
will be limited exclusively to product replacement.
ALLTY.TXT
Shareware product list by Allty Systems, Inc.
1. WinStart
An automatic Windows applications loader during Windows startup.
Registration fee: $5.00.
2. MenuLoad
Load your favorite Windows application by selecting a menu item
on Windows Program Manager instead of clicking around folders
to locate the application's icon.
Registration fee: $5.00.
3. Screen Blanker
Another screen saver utility for Windows that allows you to specify
a bitmap file to display or leave a post-it note on the screen while
the machine is not attended.
This is also pretty good for Windows VAR to add a screen saver
feature to their product and display their company logo while the
machine is not attended.
Registration fee: $5.00.
4. Screen Capture
Screen capture utility that can capture Windows screen, an area of
screen, application windows, child windows, or window client area.
The captured bitmap can be directed to clipboard, currently selected
printer, or file (in Windows 3.0 device-independent bitmap format).
Registration fee: $10.00.
More coming soon...
Usually, you can download above mentioned software from your favorite BBS.
If you cannot find them and want to order directly from us, please add
$2.00 shipping and handling fee to the registration fee for each
application you ordered.
Because the registration fee is very low, we will not send you upgrade
notification or upgrade automatically. If you want to be notified of
upgrade for your registered software, you can send us a self-addressed
and stamped envelope with your registration fee.
To contact us:
FAX: (408)773-9268
USPS: Allty Systems, Inc.
355 W. Olive Ave., Suite 209C
Sunnyvale, CA 94086-7612
SCAP.TXT
Windows Screen Capture Utility - SCap
Now you can capture your Windows screen, an area of the screen,
application window, and application window's client area to
clipboard, printer, or file in device-independent bitmap format.
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORT
Windows SCap is a shareware created by ALLTY SYSTEMS, INC.
You are welcome to use it. If you like the software and the
convenience it brings to you, you can support our effort of
creating other good quality tools like this one by sending $10.00
for each copy you use to:
ALLTY SYSTEMS INC.
355 West Olive Ave., Ste 209C
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
If you have any question or suggestion, please write to us
at the above address.
USER'S GUIDE
Just copy the program (SCAP.EXE) to your Windows directory. You
can launch it by Program Manager's (F)ile (R)un steps. Or you can
first install the program icon in one of Program Manager's folder
and start the software by double click the icon. You can find how
to do these in Windows User's Guide.
After you start SCap, you can first select the destination either
to the Windows clipboard, a printer, or a file by click on one
of the menu items under Destination menu title. Currently, we only
support Windows 3.0 bitmap format file output (.BMP).
To capture an image, select an item under Capture menu title.
Depends on what image you want to capture, you can choose any one
of the following menu items:
Screen - capture the whole Windows screen image.
Area - capture an area image on the Windows screen.
Window - capture a window image.
Client - capture the client area of a window (no border, title, and
menu bar).
Some notes:
1. During the screen capturing, the SCap window will be hidden and
the application that is activated before you started SCap will
activated again. After the capturing is done, the SCap will
reappear and become activate window.
2. After you select Area menu item to capture an area image, the
mouse cursor will change to crosshair. You can now use mouse to
drag an area to capture the image.
3. After you select Window or Client menu item to capture window
image, the window that is current pointed by the mouse cursor
will be enclosed in a bold rectangle. Just move the cursor to the
window you want and click the left mouse button, then the window's
image will be captured.
MODIFICATION HISTORY
08/15/91 v1.0 - First release.
You can find the version number of our software in the About Box.
COPYRIGHT
ALLTY Windows SCap software Copyright (c) 1991 ALLTY Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
DISCLAIMER
ALLTY SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, ITS QUALITY, PERFORMANCE,
MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS
PRODUCT IS DISTRIBUTED "AS IS." THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY
AND PERFORMANCE IS WITH THE USER. IN NO EVENT WILL ALLTY SYSTEMS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT,
EVEN IF ALLTY SYSTEMS OR AN AUTHORIZED ALLTY SYSTEMS DEALER HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATE LAWS
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
LIABILITIES FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY.
SHAREMAG.TXT
S H A R E W A R E M A G A Z I N E
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Shareware Magazine has distinguished itself as the only internationally
distributed periodical devoted to the use and business of shareware.
Shareware Magazine provides detailed reviews of new products,
hard-hitting comparisons of shareware programs with regular retail
software, and timely information about changes in the industry and the
latest technology.
Intriguing columnists and regular features add to the excitement. The
beginners section sheds light on new user's concerns regarding
everything from choosing the right operating system to alleviating the
intimidation of using on-line systems.
Educational sections focus on how low cost shareware can aid in
classroom learning, curriculum development, and as a forum for
discussing the impact of computers and technology in schools.
Graphics Gallery renders expert advice and suggestions on how to better
work with graphics, desktop publishing, CAD systems, and the Windows
environment.
Programmers benefit from others experience in developing new programs or
polishing existing ones as well as choosing the right programming
language.
And columnists provide that subjective component, sometimes
controversial, that calls for a closer look at the way we compute and
how shareware effects what we do.
Published bimonthly, Shareware Magazine is available on a subscription
or at your local newsstand or computer bookstore. In conjunction with
PC-SIG, there are special benefits for subscribers as well as
opportunities for discount purchases from PC-SIG.
To Order, in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask Customer Service.
Outside the U.S.A. call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer in
your country.
WININIT.DOC
WinInit
-------
by
Tom Roberts
WinInit will initialize the Windows 3.0 desktop
from a list of applications and window sizes read
from WIN.INI. Application windows will be moved
to the specified position and size on the screen,
and shown or iconized, as specified.
Copyright (C) 1991, by Tom Roberts. All rights reserved.
This program may be freely distributed by electronic or
other means, as long as this copyright notice is preserved.
Version 1.0, August 6, 1991
WinInit is a simple Windows application to set up the initial desktop based
upon a list of applications and window sizes read from WIN.INI. WinInit is
expected to be executed only during Windows initialization, though it can
be executed at any time. In keeping with its simplicity, WinInit must be
manually installed, including manual editing of WIN.INI.
INSTALLATION
------------
To install WinInit, first copy the WININIT.EXE file to a convenient
directory within Windows' PATH; the directory \WINDOWS may be used.
In these instructions, \WINDOWS is assumed.
Next, WIN.INI must be edited. This may be done using any text editor,
including Windows Clipboard or System Editor. WIN.INI is normally located
in the \WINDOWS directory (the System Editor will always find it for you).
WIN.INI is divided into sections separated by lines of the form:
[section-name] (starts in Column 1)
Find the [windows] section; it is usually first. Look for two lines:
load= (possibly followed by a list of programs)
run= (possibly followed by a list of programs)
Delete the list of programs on each of these lines, and add WININIT.EXE
to one of them (use D:\path\WININIT.EXE, if necessary):
load=WININIT.EXE (Program Manager will appear normally)
OR
run=WININIT.EXE (Program Manager will appear as an icon)
NOTE: WININIT.EXE should appear ONLY ONCE in the "load=" and "run=" lines;
the other line should not contain any programs. The choice of which line
to use will determine how the Program Manager window is displayed during
Windows startup, as described above. Basically, WinInit gives you better
control over the automatic startup of Windows applications; it replaces
the functionality of these two lines in WIN.INI.
Now move to the END of WIN.INI. Add the following lines:
[WinInit] (start in column 1)
win1=1 0 0 250 300 clock.exe
The first line introduces the section for WinInit. The second line tells
WinInit to execute clock.exe, move it to a window with origin (0,0) and
size (250,300) [units are pixels], and show it with ShowWindow state 1
(which is SW_SHOWNORMAL - i.e. a normal window).
Save the file WIN.INI to disk, and restart Windows. Windows should start up,
and display the clock in the upper left corner of the screen. The Program
Manager window should also appear, icon or normal, as selected above.
If all is well, you can re-edit WIN.INI, placing whatever programs you wish
into the WinInit section of WIN.INI. The format of WinInit lines is (note
that "[]" indicate optional items - DO NOT type the brackets):
win1 = Start X Y Dx Dy [D:\path\]command.exe [arguments]
Where:
win1 indicates the window to WinInit: win1 - win63.
Start indicates the initial ShowWindow status:
1=normal, 2=icon
X is the X coordinate of the upper left corner, pixels.
Y is the Y coordinate of the upper left corner, pixels.
(0,0) is the upper left corner of the screen;
X increases to the right, Y increases down.
Dx, Dy are the size of the window, in pixels.
command.exe (plus optional drive and path) is the command.
NOTE: You can use normal DOS .EXE and .COM programs,
as well as Windows applications and .PIF files;
DOS programs will only start up as icons, even if
Start is 1. Windows will follow the DOS %PATH% to
find the file. The extension, however, MUST be given.
arguments are the optional arguments for the command.
Commands will be executed in numerical order, not necessarily the order they
appear in WIN.INI.
Note that unless the command is a .PIF file, Windows will set its current
directory to be the directory in which the program was found; this may help
avoid using absolute pathnames in the arguments. For .PIF files, Windows
uses the Start-up Directory field from the .PIF file.
WinInit can be executed at any time; it will read WIN.INI and launch the
programs listed, and then exit. As this is rarely (if ever) used, WinInit
has no icon of its own.
README.DOC
X World Clock Vers. 0.95 11/04/1991
World Clock with eXtended setup for all time displays, time zones and
alarms to any city or country in the world.
Install
Copy XCLOCK.EXE, XCLOCK.CFG and XCLOCK.DAT to a directory with the
VBRUN100.DLL for Visual Basic Applications.
You need this file to run this application, it is also available
on CompuServe (MSLANG Forum /VB).
Start the Windows Program Manager and install XCLOCK.EXE like other
Windows applications: choose New and use Browse feature to select
directory and XCLOCK.EXE file.
On Runtime Error ("File not found") make shure, that XCLOCK.CFG file
is in the same directory as XCLOCK.EXE file.
Setup
Choose Set from menu of X World Clock.
Set Local : Set the Local Time to a certain Time Zone.
This is stored in XCLOCK.CFG file and
restored on next start of XCLOCK
Set Clock : Set System Clock by Windows Control Program.
Mouse DblClick on a timer : Set local time to this time zone
(if enabled in Special Menu) for temporary use, not saved to config file
Local Time Zone is displayed by a different color of date and time.
Name of City / Country is signed by an asterisk.
Edit Time Zones
1. Select Normal or Special Setup
Normal Setup: Select time difference in hours only for ordinary use.
Special Setup: Additional selection for minutes.
2. Mouse DblClick on City Label:
In SETUP Window:
- Insert or select City, Country, Company Name .... (max 14 Char.)
- Select time difference to Time Base
(default London Time = Greenwich Mean Time)
"Add new entry" saves new entry to XCLOCK.DAT (set time difference before !).
"Delete entry" deletes selected entry from pulldown list and data file.
You must know the time difference / time zone (pay attention to date) if
you choose others than defaults. (see example in setup window)
This feature is also very usefull to edit time zone / time difference
changes for summer and winter times.
For this release you have to look for those time zones. Users of XCLOCK
are invited to support this world clock with their own XCLOCK.DAT Files or
messages to Windows Forum at CompuServe.
Please send also time settings for different cities and countries in the
world to the author (see About Window). Settings will be available in next
release as a list of cities and countries you select in setup window.
Edit Time Base
If you prefer any other basic time zone than London Time, you can edit this
in a setup window (use special menu, set time base).
For example, set New York Time as Base Time Zone. Let New York Time 10:00 so
Time in Los Angeles is 07:00, you have to set time difference as -3, Time in
Paris is 16:00, set time difference to 6.
Time Display at Icon
Mouse Click on City Label and minimize xclock to icon shows City and related
time at icon. City and time display are saved on exit (if conf.)
XCLOCK is loaded in Windows as an icon with time display if you edit
WIN.INI file using notepad or sysedit:
load=c:\windows\utils\xclock.exe
(if you have xclock.exe in a subdirectory "utils" of the windows directory
on drive C:)
Alarm Setup
Mouse Dblclick on Alarm Clock: Set Date, Time, City and Alarm Message in
Alarm Window.
Alarm settings will be written to config file (if confirmed) for use in next
Windows session.
If alarm times has passed between two Windows sessions, you will get the
alarms when XCLOCK starts.
Reset
Reset sets XCLOCK to default time settings (see Reset Window)
Help
Summary Help Window, also certain help windows for setup
About X World Clock
This application was written as a first project in Visual Basic.
Please send a short message via CompuServe, if you detect some bugs in
this program or if you would like to develop it.
Give a copy of X World Clock to anyone you like, it's freeware.
Author
Wilfried Kienemund
CompuServe 100015 , 2550
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