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VIEW - the file viewer
Version 11.3a
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Note: this package contains the following files:
VIEW.EXE - file viewer version 11.3a
VIEWCFG.COM - customizer
HPSET.COM - utility for setting printer functions
VIEW113A.DOC - this file
NEW113A.DOC - history and new features
TROUBLE.DOC - possible problems, and solutions
HOWDOI.DOC - tips for using VIEW
ORDER.FRM - convenient order form
WINDOWS.95 - note on using VIEW under Windows 95
(zipped with PKZIP 2.04g)
NOTE: If you are using VIEW to read this file, you can go to any section by
pressing the down arrow until the topic in the following list of contents
is at the top of the display, then pressing Enter. Pressing Enter again
brings you back to the list of contents.
CONTENTS
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WHAT IS VIEW?
THE FINE PRINT
SHAREWARE - THE CONCEPT
THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION
- Pay only once!
- Multiple copies
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
OVERVIEW
- Command line switches
- Text search
- Wild cards
- Examples
BOOKMARKS
THE VIEW SCREEN
THE ESC KEY
PRINT FUNCTIONS
RESETTING THE PRINTER
IMPORTANT NOTE
AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF FILE FORMATS
THE FILE SELECTION MENU
CUSTOMIZING VIEW
HTML FILES
2COL
JETCOL
COMPUSERVE ADDRESS
INTERNET ADDRESS
MORE SHAREWARE
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WHAT IS VIEW? ▌
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VIEW is a file viewing utility for DOS.
■ It allows you to view and print files in the following formats:
- Wordperfect versions 5.0 to 6.1
- Word for Windows versions 1.0 to 6.0
- Word for DOS
- Ami Pro
- Wordstar
- Windows Write files
- Windows Notepad files (which use the ANSI character set)
- Windows CLP (clipboard) text files
- ASCII files
- ANSI files (e.g. created under UNIX)
- World Wide Web HTML tagged files
- Compuserve mail and messages
■ You can see a quick preview of the first part of files.
■ You can print or save all or part of the files viewed.
■ You can print or save to file only those lines containing or omitting
specified text.
■ Printing can be done directly via the compressed print routines 2COL and
JETCOL (if you have them). These shareware programs by Tony Caine are
provided to those who register VIEW. They allow you to print in multiple
columns using small but highly legible fonts. Highly recommended!
■ Windows help files can be viewed via a link to an external program HLP2DOC
(which is a freeware utility available on many BBS and provided to those
who register VIEW).
■ VIEW allows you to search for text strings (both case-sensitive and
case-insensitive), including across multiple files.
■ You can also print or convert files to ASCII, including in format
suitable for import to word processor, directly from the file
selection menu.
■ You can convert between ASCII and ANSI.
■ You can save files in a format suitable for importing into word
processors without a hard return at the end of every line.
■ You can convert or print file directly without viewing, using command
line switches.
■ You can convert files to or from UNIX and DOS file formats.
■ Together, VIEW and 2COL/JETCOL offer a powerful file printing utility
that can be run under a wide variety of DOS and Windows shells and file
managers.
■ VIEW can be identified as the file viewer for a wide range of DOS and
Windows shells and file managers, including archive display programs.
■ VIEW is ideal as a viewer for e-mail attachments.
■ VIEW can be customized for display color, and also its printing,
display and memory features.
Note: as shipped VIEW is configured NOT to use the Windows help file
translator HLP2DOC. You must have this utility in a directory that is
referred to in your PATH statement. The link to HLP2DOC can be enabled by
using the configuration program VIEWCFG.
THE FINE PRINT ▌
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The author makes no warranty that the software in this package will work
with your particular hardware configuration. You use the programs entirely
at your own risk, and the author will not be held liable for any damage
caused to your hardware or software through their use, nor for any
consequential damages, loss of earnings, or loss of life, limb, health,
sanity or personal relationship. Legalities aside, you should not run into
difficulties with this software.
SHAREWARE - THE CONCEPT ▌
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These programs are distributed as shareware, AND ARE NOT CRIPPLED!!. Nor
do they contain "nag" screens. (Editorial note: I don't support
"crippleware" - I want to know EXACTLY what I'm expected to pay for!
Crippleware is, in my opinion, like test driving a Mercedes that's been
fitted with a lawnmower engine! There, that's said - but each to his own.)
You do not have to register as a user, nor are you under any
obligation to buy the program(s). However, they are not free, and in
the spirit of shareware, you are requested to make a small
donation to the author if you find the software in this package useful,
and if you continue to use it after an evaluation period of 30 days. This
would both fulfill your moral obligation and help ensure the viability of
the shareware concept, from which we all benefit.
THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION ▌
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The suggested contribution is $25 US ($30 Canadian, 12 pounds sterling),
but less (or more!) would be fine. Pay what you think the software is
worth to you. If you pay the recommended amount or more, I will send you a
diskette with the latest version plus a selection of other shareware for
you to evaluate, including Tony Caine's excellent 2COL and JETCOL utilities
and some useful freeware programs.
Should you decide to make a contribution, please remit to:
Malcolm Drury
11 Adele Crescent
Nepean
ON K2J 2T7
Canada
INTERNET ADDRESS drury@gsc.emr.ca
COMPUSERVE ADDRESS 70574,3457
Bank notes in your local currency would be fine, as would international
money orders made out in US or Canadian dollars. Thank you. Please tell me
where you got the software from and, most importantly, which version it is.
Note to Compuserve members: you can register online. GO SWREG and look for
VWFILE.ZIP
- Pay only once!
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IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR AN EARLIER VERSION - THANKS, AND OF COURSE
YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PAY AGAIN. YOUR INPUT, COMMENTS ETC. ARE ALWAYS
WELCOME.
- Multiple copies
===============
Please contact me if you would like to negotiate a price for multiple
copies. I accept purchase orders, but cannot accept credit card orders.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ▌
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Please note that at the low contribution requested, I cannot provide DIRECT
technical support, nor automatically send upgrades, should they
become available. If you have comments, questions, bug reports etc., please
leave a message at my Compuserve or INTERNET address, or write to me via
snail mail. I will endeavor to fix any problems you might encounter.
Users who have paid may, of course, download future upgrades free of charge.
I will never post a deliberately crippled version of VIEW, nor a version
that has any kind of "nag" message. I also guarantee to honor the
suggested contribution for the version of VIEW you are registering in the
event that the contribution requested has increased for the current
version; you will also receive the current version. I hope my pricing
policy will compensate for the lack of direct technical support and mailing
of upgrades.
The software is supplied on an "as is" basis. You are free to distribute
this soft