Using Wincode

Wincode is a freeware program written by G.H. Silva used for encoding/decoding binary file formats, such as uuencode.

Launching Wincode

Windows 3.1 and 3.11 users - Click the Wincode icon on the PipeLine+ Access Panel to launch the application.

Windows 95 users - Click the Start button, next select PipeLine+, and then click Wincode to launch the application.

Getting Started

The following sections explain the basic encoding/decoding activities, such as:

How to decode files

How to encode files

Using Wincode to Decode Files

Single or multiple files can be encoded or decoded with Wincode. Follow these steps to learn the basics of Wincode:

Step	Action
1	Select File / Decode from the Wincode menu. A File to Decode dialog box appears.
2	Scroll through the Directories list to locate the file(s) you wish to decode.
3	Double-click the Dialog Title Bar to select a different decoding algorithm. Wincode cycles through the possible Code Types available.
4	Select the file or type the filename in the entry box. Select OK to begin decoding.

Using Wincode to Encode Files

Follow these steps to encode a file:

Step	Action
1	Select File \| Encode from the Wincode menu. A File to Encode dialog box appears.
2	Select the Options button to re-check the settings Wincode uses to encode the file(s).
3	Locate the file(s) you want to encode.
4	Double-click the Dialog Title Bar to select an encoding algorithm. Wincode cycles through the possible Code Types available.
5	Select the file you want to encode. Select OK to begin encoding.

FAQs about Wincode

When would I use Wincode?

You can encode a file to send as an encrypted e-mail message, or decode a message that was sent to you. You can also use it to view binaries in newsgroups.

How do I use it to view binaries from a newsgroup?

Save the .uue file or files. Refer to Using Free Agent, on page 108, for instructions on how to download files. From Wincode, click File-Decode and select the filename. The file is decoded. You can view it using LView Pro.

How do I use it to decode e-mail?

From Eudora, highlight the encoded files. Click File | Save As and choose a filename. Then, launch Wincode. Click File | Decode, and enter the filename. Your file will be automatically decoded.

Finding Help and Reference Information

A file called helpme.txt is included with Wincode and can be accessed from Program Manager or Explorer. Additional Help files may be acquired by e-mailing a request to the program's author, George H. Silva at wincode@snappy.globalone.net .