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QwikSwitch Rev. 1.1 August 10, 1992.
Added ability to switch between any kind of windowed session under OS/2
(DOS or OS/2)
QwikSwitch Rev. 1.2 August 12, 1992.
Modified to start minimized.
Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 Claude Biron. All rights reserved.
SUPPORT SHAREWARE
QwikSwitch is a user supported utility. I am currently working on
an OS/2 2.0 specific version with many enhancements. Features that can
be incorporated into the 1.x version will be added to the 1.x version.
You are free to use QwikSwitch on an evaluation basis for a period
not exceeding 30 days. If you decide to continue using QwikSwitch, you
should register it. Those who register the 1.x version of QwikSwitch will
be entitled to download and use the shareware 2.0 version once it's available.
The registration fee for individuals is $15. The site registration
fee for corporate entities is $60. Please send registration fees along
with return address information to the address shown at the bottom of this
document. The about box on QwikSwitch also displays the author's name and
address.
DISCLAIMER
DISCLAIMER FOR SHAREWARE COPIES. YOU ARE NOT PAYING FOR THE TRIAL
USE LICENSE FOR YOUR SHAREWARE COPY OF THE PROGRAM. ACCORDINGLY
THE SHAREWARE COPY IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND.
DISCLAIMER FOR REGISTERED COPIES. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED
WARRANTY STATED ABOVE FOR REGISTERED COPIES OF THE PROGRAM, WE
DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR
WRITTEN, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, BUT YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON
HOW LONG A WARRANTY LASTS, SO SUCH LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR SHAREWARE AND REGISTERED COPIES. IN NO
EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE PROGRAM OR
YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH US, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY OR ALL
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF
INFORMATION OR ANY PECUNIARY LOSS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THEREFORE THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. THE REFUND, REPLACEMENT AND ATTEMPTED REPAIR REMEDIES FOR
REGISTERED COPIES STATED IN THE "LIMITED WARRANTY" SECTION ABOVE
SHALL BE YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY AND ALL PROGRAM DEFECTS, PROGRAM
ERRORS, OR DOCUMENTATION ERRORS.
DESCRIPTION
QwikSwitch is an alternative method for switching to running programs. I was
forced to develop it as a result of strong criticism from users of OS/2
workstations. They required a way of task switching that would be quick and
effortless between a suite of running applications.
They did not like using the mouse or interacting with PM windows, and
they preferred to run each PM window maximized. QwikSwitch allows
switching to any running program under OS/2, PM or OS/2 session by simply
selecting it with an Alt + number key combination. It works from either
direction between full screen and PM applications. The QwikSwitch PM
interface allows for easy assignment of keys to running applications. This
program has been tested on OS/2 1.3 and 2.0 GA.
INSTALLATION:
Copy the QWIKDLL.DLL to your LIBPATH directory.
Copy QWIKSWCH.EXE to a directory specified in your PATH statement.
Copy QWIKSWCH.HLP to the same directory or your OS/2 help directory.
USAGE:
QwikSwch displays a task list, which is refreshed whenever it gets the focus.
Simply click on a selection and assign it to a labeled button. It is useful
to assign QwikSwch itself to a key (eg. Alt+0). To earse a button, deselect
the the task list selection and click on the button to erase, or click on
Clear keys to erase all selections. That's it. See the Help selection in
QwikSwitch for more info.
KNOWN PROBLEMS:
1. I have attempted to mimic the task list as far as possible. Do not use
the "End task" feature on any group boxes. Doing so will terminate the
Desktop Manager requiring a re-boot to get it back. The system task list
ignores attempts to End task group boxes and I am trying to find out how it's
done.
2. Under OS/2 2.0, you can switch to a DOS full screen session, but you
cannot switch back from it. You must first use Cntrl+ESC. A future
enhancement to a 2.0 specific version of QwikSwitch will overcome this.
FIDONET 1:153/920.2
I can be reached for comments at the following address in Canada.
Claude Biron
103 W. 23rd Ave.
Vancouver, B.C.
V5Y-2H1