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Active Software, Inc.
1010 Sextant Court
Annapolis, MD 21401
1-410-224-8460
READ.ME
INSTALLING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
----------------------------
Use the setup program to install Active BookReader. The program
SETUP.EXE is a DOS program. It can be run from any valid drive or
directory. You need not change the default drive to the distribution
diskette. You can even copy the contents of the distribution diskette
to a temporary directory and run the setup program from there. The
setup program is run as follows:
[drive:]setup <source> <destination>
The square brackets enclose the optional drive designator. The left
and right chevrons represent the required drive and/or directory
designation for the source (e.g., the files included on the
distribution diskette), and the destination (i.e., the drive and/or
directory designation where Active BookReader is to be installed).
The following are examples of installing Active BookReader from the a:
and b: drive, respectively, assuming that the default drive is not a:
in the first case, and not b: in the second case. The examples also
indicate the recommended installation directory. Using the c: drive
is not necessary. You may substitute any valid drive designation
which has sufficient storage space (excluding CD-ROM drives and write-
protected drives).
a:setup a: c:\abook
b:setup b: c:\abook
NOTE: You cannot install Active BookReader to a 1.2 Mb or 1.44 Mb
diskette. There is insufficient storage to contain all the expanded
files. The setup program will require at least 2.4 Mb of available
storage on the destination drive.
While the setup program is running, it identifies the files as they
are installed. If there are no error messages during processing,
Active BookReader is installed properly.
If you are re-installing Active BookReader in the same directory after
using it for some time, the program will warn you about replacing
existing files.
EXECUTING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
---------------------------
If you are already running Microsoft Windows, then you can invoke
Active BookReader in one of two typical ways:
+ Use the file manager to display the files in the installation
directory, then double click on the file BOOK.EXE.
+ Using the Program Manager, select the Run item on the File menu.
Enter the full path name of the program. For example, if the
installation directory is c:\abook, then you would enter
c:\abook\book.exe.
If you are not already running Microsoft Windows, then you can invoke
Microsoft Windows and Active BookReader at the same time. For
example, if the current default directory is the windows directory,
and the Active BookReader installation directory is as above, then at
the DOS command line enter: win c:\abook\book.exe.
See the section, Starting Active BookReader in the manual for more
information on creating program manager items, or refer to the
Microsoft Windows Users Guide.
FORMS
-----
Described below are several forms included on the distribution disk.
They are designed for easy printing. Just copy the file to the
printer. For example:
copy order.frm prn
copy read.me prn
REMOVING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
--------------------------
Active BookReader was designed to make it easy to install and remove
from your system. To remove it, simply delete the installation
directory and all its sub-directories. The MS-Windows program manager
can delete a directory tree easily. Refer to the MS-Windows manual if
you do not know how to do this.
If you have not followed our suggestion of placing all active books as
sub-directories of the installation directory, then you must
individually delete all the directories which hold active books.
CREATING A BOOK
---------------
After installing Active BookReader, you should immediately create an
active book from the file MANUAL.TXT located in the MANUAL
sub-directory created during installation.
Use the Create Book item on the File menu to create the book. A
standard file open dialog is presented. Select first the MANUAL
sub-directory, then select the file MANUAL.TXT. Then another dialog
is presented with book creation options. You may use all the default
values in this dialog. Select the OK button.
While the book is being created, a progress indicator will be
displayed, indicating the percent complete. The processing is done in
the background. You may perform other tasks while the active book is
being created, although creating it should not require more than a
minute.
After creating the manual, use the Open Book item on the File menu to
open the new book. Then use the Display All item on the View menu.
Depending on your screen resolution, then use one of the items on the
Window menu to cascade, tile or arrange the displayed views.
BETA TESTING
------------
Active Software, Inc. is seeking a group of users to act as beta
testers. If you are interested, print the file BETA.FRM, fill it out
and send it to us. The address is indicated on the form. All
selected beta testers will be notified.
We reserve the right to limit the number of beta testers. We seek all
types of users, from novices to experts, including casual users,
regular users, power users, and developers. Preference will be given
to those who send a formatted disk (5.25 inch 1.2 Mb, or 3.25 inch
1.44 Mb) a stamped, self addressed disk mailer, and a completed copy
of BETA.FRM. All disks will be returned, either with the beta test
version files, or the latest version of the demo files.
All beta testers who identify a problem or make a helpful suggestion
will receive a free copy of the final release of each version of the
software for which they are contributors.
ORDERING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
--------------------------
If you wish to order Active BookReader, print the file ORDER.FRM, fill
it in and send it to us at the address indicated.
Active BookReader is offered at an introductory price of $49 per user
until March 31, 1994. After that the price will be $99.
REPORTING PROBLEMS
------------------
If you have a problem with Active BookReader, try to determine whether
it is repeatable or transient. If it is repeatable, read the section
on troubleshooting in the manual to determine if there is a way to
avoid it. If it is a problem, please print the file INCIDENT.FRM,
fill it out and send it to us.
Regardless of the type of problem, determine whether it persists after
other applications are closed. It may be necessary to restart Active
BookReader after closing other applications. This procedure may point
to a memory problem in Active BookReader or one of the other
applications which are either loaded or executing.
The first user to report a given problem will receive a free update to
the next version. This assumes that we have not already detected the
problem. The award of free updates shall be at the sole discretion of
Active Software, Inc.
FILES
-----
After installing active BookReader, the following files should be
present in the installation directory:
ACCUSOFT.DLL - A required dynamic link library
C4DLL.DLL - A required dynamic link library
COMMDLG.DLL - A required dynamic link library
FTS.DLL - A required dynamic link library
XWI320.DLL - A required dynamic link library
XWI320TE.DLL - A required dynamic link library
BOOK.EXE - The Active BookReader program
BETA.FRM - An application form for beta testers
INCIDENT.FRM - A form to report problems
ORDER.FRM - An order form
BOOK.HLP - The Active BookReader help file
READ.ME - Read the contents of this file first
ERRCODES.TXT - Error codes and explanation
The following files should be present in the MANUAL sub-directory:
NORTON.BMP - An example figure
ASTRO.GIF - An example figure
CLOWN.GIF - An example figure
IMPERIAL.GIF - An example figure
POOLBALL.GIF - An example figure
CADETS.PCX - An example figure
ROSE.PCX - An example figure
SHADOW.PCX - An example figure
SOARING.PCX - An example figure
EAGLE.TIF - An example figure
LOGO.TIF - An example figure
TESTA.TIF - An example figure
MANUAL.TXT - The Active BookReader manual
The following files should be present in the NGDD sub-directory (this
directory contains the upsupported Norton Guides Decompiler. Please
support the shareware concept by registering this product if you use
it. See the file REGISTER.DOC.
NGDD.DOC - The manual for NGDD.EXE
REGISTER.DOC - A form to use in registering NGDD.EXE
TROUBLE.DOC - A form to use in reporting problems with NGDD.EXE
NGDD.EXE - The Norton Guides Decompiler program
CONTACTING ACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
--------------------------------
To contact Active Software, Inc., see the menu item About on the Help
menu of Active BookReader. For technical support, see the Product
Support item on the Help menu.