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HyperView
Readme for PM and Text Mode Editions
Version 3.4
Copyright 1994-96 by Michael H. Shacter
10309 Parkwood Drive
Kensington, Maryland 20895-4041
Internet: mshacter@cpcug.org
CompuServe: 76170,1627
HyperView is a high performance file viewer with special features for
isolating and extracting information from word processing and text
files. It reads popular word processing formats, HTML (World Wide
Web) files, OS/2 .INF and .HLP files, ASCII text files, and files
compressed in the ZIP format. Supported file formats in ZIP archives
are automatically converted to text.
With HyperView, you focus quickly on pertinent information.
HyperView's search function lets you tag all lines of text containing
a matching search string. Text may also be tagged and untagged
manually. Tagged lines may then be isolated in one window while being
viewed simultaneously--with surrounding text--in the main text window.
These powerful features let you easily create a hyperview into your
document.
HyperView is blazingly fast and easy to use. Its power is packaged in
a deceptively simple package.
HyperView is suitable not only as a free standing program, but also as
an add-on to your favorite file manager. Herb Tyson selected
HyperView as one of "the top dozen or so 'must have' OS/2 programs" in
his book Your OS/2 Warp Version 3 Consultant. HyperView is also a
charter member of the OS/2 "Must Have" Utilities List published on the
Internet.
Note: HyperView now comes in two editions. HyperView PM runs
under the OS/2 Presentation Manager. The original HyperView is a
text mode application that runs in a full screen session or in an
OS/2 window. This package includes both editions.
This README file briefly describes the features of both HyperView
programs, with instructions for installing each. It should be
sufficient for most reasonably proficient computer users to get
started with the program. For the PM edition, context sensitive
help is available from within the program by typing F1. The User
Reference Guide (HV.DOC) contains complete information about the
text mode edition.
[Registration]
HyperView is user supported software. It is not free and it is not
public domain. In brief, there is a $35 fee to register HyperView.
One registration fee covers both the PM and text mode editions. For
business use, each person using HyperView must be registered. Volume
discounts and site licenses are available--please write for details.
More information concerning registration and licensing may be found in
the file REGISTER.FRM.
For your convenience, individuals may also register by credit card
through BMT Micro. BMT accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diner's
Club, American Express, Optima, and Eurocard. BMT accepts
registrations by mail, phone, fax and e-mail. See the file BMT.FRM
for details.
CompuServe members may also register on-line using SWREG. HyperView's
SWREG identification number is 8547.
[Features]
These are some of HyperView's features:
■ Automatically recognizes and converts popular word processing
formats, including: Ami Pro, Clearlook, DeScribe (versions 2
through 5), Microsoft Word for Windows (all versions) and
WordPerfect (versions 5.x and 6.x).
■ Automatically recognizes and converts HTML (World Wide Web) files.
HTML files may also be dragged directly to a HyperView window from
the Web Explorer. (PM edition only)
■ Automatically recognizes and converts OS/2 .INF and .HLP files. (PM
edition only)
■ Automatically recognizes compressed files in the ZIP format,
including self-extracting ZIP files. Works in tandem with Info-
ZIP's UNZIP.EXE to view compressed files directly, without making a
copy on your hard drive. Compressed files with long file names and
names with spaces may be viewed even on non-HPFS drives.
■ Can be used as a file viewer with your favorite file manager. (The
PM edition has special features for enhanced integration with file
manager programs.)
■ Drag and drop enabled. (PM edition only)
■ Automatically search for and tag lines with matching text.
■ Separate windows for tagged lines and full text.
■ Configurable colors. (PM edition only)
■ View files in hex format.
■ Loads files almost instantaneously.
■ Blazingly fast searches.
■ Tagged lines may be copied or appended to the OS/2 clipboard or to
a file.
■ All or part of a file may be gathered and copied or appended to the
OS/2 clipboard or to a file.
■ Directory listing to pick file for viewing and to navigate file
system.
■ Adjustable right margin for stripped ASCII and word processing
files.
■ Adjustable tab settings. (PM edition only)
■ Searches may cross line boundaries when working with word
processing and stripped ASCII files.
■ Supports long file names and names with spaces.
■ Case insensitive searches may be performed in any language.
■ Commands may be invoked without the use of shifted keystrokes.
The following features are currently only available in the text mode
edition:
■ Ability to read from standard input on startup.
■ May be started from the OS/2 DOS command line or a DOS program
running in an OS/2 DOS session (VDM).
■ View encrypted ZIP archives (you supply the password).
■ Perfect for reading files when you must boot off a floppy or when
you run OS/2 without Presentation Manager.
[Installation]
The following files are included in the HyperView package:
HVPM.EXE HyperView PM program
(for OS/2 Warp and above)
HVPMPW.EXE HyperView PM program
(for pre-Warp (OS/2 2.1x))
HVPM.HLP HyperView PM help file
HVPM.ICO HyperView PM icon
HV.EXE HyperView program (text mode)
HVAUX.EXE HyperView auxiliary program (text mode)
HV.ICO HyperView icon (text mode)
HV.DOC User Reference Guide
for Text Mode Edition
README.DOC This file
HVPRINT.DOC How to print from HyperView PM
BMT.FRM Register by credit card with BMT Micro
REGISTER.FRM Register with author by check
WHATS.NEW List of enhancements
WHERE Where to find current version
FILE_ID.DIZ BBS description
The HyperView package includes both text mode and PM editions of the
program. You may install either one or both editions of the program
on the same system. One registration covers both editions.
[Installing HyperView PM]
To install HyperView PM on OS/2 Warp or above, simply copy the files
HVPM.EXE, HVPM.HLP, and HVPM.ICO to a convenient directory. If you
are running OS/2 2.10 or 2.11, then copy the file HVPMPW.EXE instead
of HVPM.EXE and rename it HVPM.EXE.
The Register Dialog appears the first time you run the PM edition.
Thereafter, it may be accessed from the Help menu.
HyperView PM utilizes a registration number derived from your name.
Enter your name and registration number in the appropriate dialog
entry fields. Please be sure to enter the required information
exactly as it appears in the notification you received with your
registration number. A seemingly insignificant change in spelling,
capitalization, or punctuation will lead to an error message.
If you do not have a registration number, push "Evaluate" to initiate
a 15-day trial period. During the trial period, there is a 25% chance
that HyperView will furnish a reminder to register, when you open a
new file. You may open seven or eight files without a reminder,
followed by two reminders in succession. But on average, there will
be one reminder for each four files you open. After 15 days the
likelihood of a reminder jumps to 50% per file and after 30 days to
100%. None of HyperView's features are disabled during the trial
period.
[Installing HyperView (Text Mode)]
Copy HV.EXE, HVAUX.EXE and HV.ICO to a convenient directory. Please
note that all three files *must* be located in the same directory. If
you are upgrading from an earlier edition of HyperView, be sure to
replace the older copies of both HV.EXE and HVAUX.EXE.
[Viewing ZIP Archives]
To view a compressed file in a ZIP archive, you must have a copy of
the OS/2 version of Info-ZIP's UNZIP.EXE. As of the date of this
release, the most current version of UnZip is 5.12. UNZIP.EXE must be
located in a directory on your path. It is especially important to
remember this requirement when you run HyperView (text mode) after
booting from a floppy or after using Warp's Alt-F1 startup option. In
either case, the system uses an alternative CONFIG.SYS, which may not
include your customary path statement.
[Starting HyperView]
HyperView may be run from the command line, as a program object on
your Desktop or LaunchPad, or as a viewer with your favorite file
manager. For first time users, an easy way to start HyperView is from
the Workplace Shell. Drag the icon of a file you wish to view and
drop it on the HyperView icon.
You may also start HyperView from any OS/2 command prompt. The full
syntax for starting HyperView is:
HV [options] [filespec]
or
HVPM [options] [filespec]
HyperView PM has a special 'keep resident' mode that provides enhanced
integration with file manager programs. The syntax for 'keep
resident' mode is
HVPM /K [options] [filespec]
Please consult the on-line help for additional details.
For additional information about starting HyperView and about using
HyperView with other programs, please see the on-line Help
(HyperView PM) or HV.DOC (text mode).
[Using HyperView]
Although HyperView offers advanced features, it utilizes a
conventional user interface, requiring little, if any, effort to
learn. In deference to those who have difficulty managing shifted
keystrokes, most HyperView commands can be accessed without using
shifted keystrokes.
For the PM edition, context sensitive help is available from within
the program by pressing F1. In the text mode edition, a Help summary
that lists available commands may be obtained by pressing F1 while
viewing a file or from a conventional or ZIP directory. The User
Reference Guide (HV.DOC) contains complete information about the text
mode edition.
[Support]
Support may be obtained by communicating with the author at one of the
addresses listed at the top of this document. Please be as specific
as possible and be sure to supply the HyperView version number.
You do not need to register before receiving assistance in resolving
problems with HyperView. One advantage of user supported software is
the opportunity to verify that a program works before purchasing it.
This imposes a reciprocal responsibility: to register when you know
the program works for you.
[Limitation of Warranties]
There are no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, nor any other warranties, either express or implied by law.
The author is not responsible for any damages (incidental,
consequential, or otherwise).
[Restrictions]
Authorized users are granted a limited license to make copies of
HyperView without charge, subject to the restrictions contained
elsewhere in this document as well these:
(a) HyperView must be distributed in absolutely unmodified form,
including the program and documentation.
(b) For-profit use of HyperView without a license is prohibited.
(c) HyperView may not be included or bundled with any other
product for any reason.
Not-for-profit user's groups, such as the Capital PC User Group, are
permitted to charge a small fee for materials, handling, postage, and
general overhead. No other organization is permitted to charge for
distribution of copies of HyperView.
Electronic bulletin board system operators are encouraged to post
HyperView on their bulletin board systems for downloading by their
users, if the above conditions are met, and if no special fee is
necessary to access the HyperView files (a general fee to access the
BBS is acceptable). Likewise, all authorized users are encouraged to
upload to HyperView to BBS meeting these requirements.