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QuikBar  Copyright © 1994 D2 Software

Thank you for trying QuikBar!

QuikBar is a fully functional, Shareware program and we hope you find it useful!  If you do, please support the ShareWare concept and register this copy.

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QuikBar is a convenient way to locate and launch all your most used applications without having to hunt through Program Manager.  Buttons can be added through Drag and Drop from File Manager or copied from your existing Program Manager groups with just a few clicks!

QuikBar also features an 'Always on top' option so that finding your buttons is Quik.  Removing or re-arranging is also a snap with Drag and Drop!

Pressing F1 at any time will display context sensitive help.

QuikBar Help Index:

Buttons:

  Adding       Changing       Deleting       Arranging

Features:

  Setting options   Right-Click Menu


Setting Options
Setting QuikBar Options

Choosing 'Options' from the main menu will display the following dialog box.  Click on the graphic for more information:


Configuring Buttons
Configuring QuikBar Buttons

Choosing 'Buttons' from the main menu or the right-click menu will display the following dialog box.  Click on the graphic for more information:


Button Properties
Button Properties Dialog

The properties dialog allows you to edit button properties, much like Program Manager.  It is displayed when you choose 'Properties' from the right-click menu or the 'Add' and 'Change' buttons from the button configuration dialog.  Use the browse button to search your disk for programs and icon files.


Copying Program Manager Items

QuikBar can copy program items directly from Program Manager.  This dialog is displayed when you choose 'Copy...' from the button configuration dialog..  Choose the which group to copy from and then select the group item from the list on the right. Double click or press the 'Add' button to place the item on the QuikBar.


QuikBar Main Menu

From the Main menu, you can access
the options dialog to set program options.

You can also select 'Always on Top' to toggle
whether or not you would like QuikBar visible all the time.


Columns Option
Number of columns

By setting the number of columns, you can control the appearance of QuikBar.  QuikBar will automatically arrange the buttons from left to right : top to bottom.


Show Running
Show running programs

With this option checked, QuikBar will highlight a button green if it detects the program is currently running.  Clicking on the button of a running program will activate the program or start another instance of that program.


Confirm Deletion
Confirm button deletion

With this option checked, QuikBar will confirm the deletion of a button when you choose to remove it.  See: Deleting a QuikBar Button


Confirm Exit
Confirm Windows exit

When checked, QuikBar will confirm your choice when you select 'Exit Windows' from the right click menu.


Button list

This is a listing of all currently configured QuikBar buttons.  Double-clicking on a selection will bring up the button properties dialog.


Close Dialog
Choose this button to close the current dialog.


Add Button
Add a button

This button activates the button properties dialog which will allow you to manually add a button to QuikBar.


Change Button
Change a button

This button activates the button properties dialog which will allow you to change the selected button's properties.


Deleting buttons
Deleting QuikBar Buttons

To delete a button:

Choose 'Delete' from the button configuration dialog.

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Drag the button off the bar until the cursor changes to a trash can, then release the mouse button.  To cancel the operation, drop the button on itself.


Right Click Menu
Right-Click Menu

QuikBar will display the following pop-up menu when the right mouse button is clicked.

If you click over the top of a button, the button title is displayed along with the 'Properties' choice.  This allows you to change the button properties from the properties dialog.

Clicking on 'Buttons' will display the button configuration dialog where you can add, copy, change and delete buttons.

The 'Run...' option will allow you to manually run any program by entering the command line.

There is also an option to exit Windows.


Arranging Buttons

To re-arrange QuikBar buttons:

Simply drag the button to its new position.

To cancel the operation, drop the button on itself.


Help Buttons
Help Button

Displays this help screen.  You can also press F1 at any time for context sensitive help.


Adding Buttons
Adding Buttons to QuikBar

Buttons can be added in three different ways:

1. You can copy items from Program Manager.

2. Drag files from File Manager and drop them on QuikBar.

3. Manually add buttons by pressing 'Add' in the button configuration dialog.


Group List

This is a listing of all of your Program Manager groups.  Click on a group to display the icons in the group.


Group Items
Icon List

To add an icon as a QuikBar button, double-click the icon or highlight the icon and press the 'Add' button.


Add Button

Click here to add the highlighted icon to QuikBar.


Registration Information
QuikBar registration information

This is a fully functional version of QuikBar.  Use beyond a 15 day evaluation period is prohibited.

To register this copy, complete the following form, attach a check or money order for $12.00 US, and mail to:

D2 Software
P.O. Box 141371
Grand Rapids, Michigan   49514-1371

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