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≡Update Version 3.01 - WinLabel≡
Recompiled with updated library and language compiler.
Code fix added to the section that detects if printer is in portrait mode.
Include "/P" on the command line to disable printer orientation check
Example WinLabel.EXE /P
≡Update Version 3.0 - WinLabel≡
This file is used to track updates and misc information.
The following is a list of files included with the shareware distribution:
WinLabel.EXE - WinLabel executable ▐
WinLabel.WRI - WinLabel documentation - MS Write format ▐ must
WinLabel.HLP - WinLabel help file ▐ be
VBrun200.DLL - Dynamic link library, Microsoft Corp ▐ included
CMDialog.VBX - Common dialog file, Microsoft Corporation ▐ in
COMMDlg.DLL - Dynamic link library, Microsoft Corporation ▐ any
QPro200.DLL - Dynamic link library, Crescent Software ▐ distrib.
CSGroup.VBX - Dynamic link library, Crescent Software ▐ of
CSText.VBX - Dynamic link library, Crescent Software ▐ the
Readme.TXT - Update information - this file ▐ product,
▐ others
License.TXT - License agreement ▐ may
Vendor.TXT - 3rd party vendor agreement and information ▐ be
Disclaim.TXT - Disclaimer on what software will/will not do▐ missing.
Register.TXT - Product registration form ▐
The following files ■■may■■ be included on the distribution disk -
they are used for automatic installation only and are not required
Setup.LST ▌ These files may be missing from the distribution
StartUp.INI ▌ they are only needed for automatic installation.
Setup.EXE ▌
SetupKit.DLL ▌ Some files may have an extension ending with as
Ver.DLL ▌ underscore character i.e. Ver.DL_. These are not
DDEml.DLL ▌ compressed files, see notes below...
■■ Note: ■■
Some files may have the last letter of their extension replaced with an
underscore, i.e. SetupKit.DL_ this is to insure the install routine does
not execute the files on the installation disk, Unlike the typical
Microsoft installation, no files included in the WinLabel distribution
are compressed. The files are in their original state - only the
extension was changed. This insures proper automatic installation.
■■For manual installation -- Setup.EXE not included or fails■■
It is not necessary for the automatic installation files to be included
in the distribution. This is done to reduce the size of the final
compressed file used by BBS systems and shareware distributors. Follow
the rules below if the distribution does not have Setup.EXE or automatic
installation fails.
Copy WinLabel.EXE, WinLabel.HLP, and WinLabel.WRI files into a
directory of your choice. They should be on the DOS path for proper
help file operation. The various text files should be read and
understood -- print them if you like. They are not needed for proper
operation of WinLabel. The following library files (extensions
ending with .DLL and VBX) should be copied to the Windows\System
subdirectory: VBrun200.DLL, CmDialog.VBX, COMMDlg.DLL, QPro200.DLL,
CSGroup.VBX, and CSText.VBX. Any files that have an extension ending
with the underscore character must be renamed. Simply replace the
underscore character, "_" with the letter "L". Example CmDialog.DL_
should be renamed to CmDialog.DLL. No action is required with automatic
installation.
VBRun200.DLL may not be included with the distribution to reduce the
size of the compressed file. If the distribution does not include
VBRun200.DLL, a dynamic link library from Microsoft, it is available
on most BBS systems. This file and the automatic installation system
is included on any distribution from Practice Marketing Services. All
other files listed above must be included with any distribution -- BBS,
shareware vendor, or other.
Please distribute this software package, WinLabel(TM) with friends and
associates. But, distribute it in its entirety. Do not distribute
some of the files, please distribute all of them. And, do not change
or alter any of the files in any way.
To install WinLabel - Run Setup1.EXE for auto install
▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ - For manual install ...
Place the WinLabel EXE, WRI, HLP, and TXT files
together in a common directory. The DLL, and VBX
files should be placed into the Windows' System
subdirectory.
Update Information - version 3.0
1. WinLabel given new opening screen and provided a new 3D look
2. Better control over user input is coded into WinLabel
3. Large directory information is now allowed, i.e. hardrive directories
4. Sorted output is now provided, i.e. DOS sort, name & extension sort
5. Printed label position handled better
6. Note label provides left, right & centered note justification option
7. Warning provided if the printer is in the landscape mode - labels
8. Smaller fonts allowed - 6 point for data, 4 point for label info lines
9. Speed has been improved in many areas
10. Winlabel.ini file generated to track user settings
Noted Problems - version 3.0
1. If 3 files exist in a directory a null name will replace the third
file. This results in improper label printing - although all count
data and size information will be correct. Use the drop down list to
check for this condition. If the null file name exists do not print
a label. An update will be issued when the fault is corrected and
a new library is provided to Practice Marketing Services from the 3rd
party supplier.
2. LaserJet users - some laser printers are unable to properly function
when font sizes are less than 6 point. The file data, label date/time,
and label edge title are normally printed with a 4 point font. If you
experience problems include the following command line option to force
the file data, label date/time, and label edge title to a 6 point font.
command line = "/l" or "/L"
example ... [Winlabel.EXE /l] or WinLabel.EXE /L]
This will limit all fonts to a minimum size of 6 points. With no
command line ... i.e. [WinLabel.EXE] ... the minimum font size allowed
is reduced to 4 points, and the file data, label date/time, and label
edge title will print at 4 point.
End of version 3.0 update --
≡07/02/92≡
WinLabel v2.0b released
Corrected problems with font selection. WinLabel should work fine with
True Type and Windows 3.1 now. WinLabel errors associated with the error
message "Property ...", etc have been corrected. WinLabel will only
allow the use of scalable fonts such as True Type, Adobe Type Manager, etc.
If you don't have some scalable font manager use the scalable fonts that
came with Windows - Modern, Roman, or Script.
Automatic load program is included with this shareware version to help
minimize the installation process.
Thanks for you support;
Robert L. Amans
RL Amans
≡04/16/92≡
WinLabel v2.0 released
Includes the following enhancements:
1. Speed increased for listbox load and clear
2. Support for abort/stop when searching disk
3. Memory monitor that stops listbox load prior to a memory fault
4. Automatic install system added, semi-automatic erase system added
≡11/21/91≡
WinLabel updated to include 3-D look on support forms. Revision
level stays at v1.0 but ".EXE" date revised to 11/21/91. Also corrected
the disk file "Reset" function to correctly erase the newly created
disk file when the "RESET" button is hit.
The menu of the main form was revised to include access to the printer
control panel via PSetUp.DLL.
≡ 10/31/1991 ≡
Because the file sizes of the final version have grown you will find
the dynamic link libraries are provided in archived format. Type the
following command to place the libraries in a directory of your choice.
DLL_ZIP <Drive:\Directory> example ...
DLL_ZIP d:\windows will unarchive and put the two DLL files
on the "d" drive in the "windows" subdirectory.
The remainder of the files can be copied directly onto the drive and
placed into the directory of your choice.