Welcome...

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What is MTX?
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MTX is a simplified means for creating HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
documents. HTML is the page layout standard used by the World Wide Web. Unlike
HTML, the MTX format is easy to learn and use. You can use any word processor or
text editor to create MTX formatted files. The MTX Tool converts these files into
HTML pages in a matter of seconds. Features of the MTX system include:

  Source files are easy to create and maintain 
  No special editor or editing skills are needed
  Timed "make" function for updating HTML files
  Consistent stylistic and functional elements
  Automatic creation of complex HTML elements:
    Document outlines and tables of contents
    Home, Parent, Previous, and Next navigational buttons
    Key Word Indexes Across Families of Documents
    Several types of interactive questions with feedback
    Tables, floating graphics, and other extensions
    Presentation Slides for the Classroom

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How to Use This Tool
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First, save your MTX formatted files as plain (ASCII) text with an ".mtx" file
name extension, then follow these steps:

1) Create a project by clicking on "New Project".
2) Give your project a descriptive name.
3) Identify the MTX and HTML folders with "Set Folders".
4) Choose a one of the "Make" options:
     Use "Make All" to rebuild the entire project.
     Use "Make Timed" to selectively rebuild the project.
     Use "Make Single" to rebuild individual files.
5) Review the HTML files with your Web browser.
6) Repeat the process as needed.

The special "One File" project is useful for small jobs.

To delete a project, simply delete its card.

Shortcuts:
  Command-N for "New Project"
  Command-M for "Make Timed" and "Make File"

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Version History
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Version 1.3.2  April 1996
  Fixed major bug using centered titles for slides
  Added alternate text for inline graphics
  Added feedback suppression for questions
  Eliminated nowideborder table switch
  New administrative data format at bottom of page
Version 1.3.1  March 1996
  Several small bug fixes
  A few minor changes (%LOCATION becomes %PATH, etc.)
  Print Layout Now Suppresses Counter
  Additional markup tags for background gifs and text color
Version 1.3  January 1996
  Second General Release
  Added Timed "Make" Feature
  Added Presentation Slides
  Added Header Links
  Added Counter and Refresh Tags
  Improved Table Format
  Improved Navigation Links Format
Version 1.2  October 1995
  First General Release
  Added Tables
  Added Floating Graphics
  Added Centered Headings, Graphics, and Text
  Improved Question Format
  Improved Handling of Non-Macintosh Text Files
Version 1.1  June 1995
  First Internal Release
Version 1.0  December 1994
  Prototype

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Changes from Version 1.2
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If you have been using version 1.2 of MTX, please be aware of the following
incompatibilites:

Tables
  The "untitled" switch no longer suppresses the caption.
  Spaces in empty cells no longer have special meaning.
  Use the star (*) to force a non-blank cell.
  Several table switches have been added (noborder, etc.)

Navigation Links
  New tags (%HOMEURL, etc.) are used for the link URL.
  The older tags (%HOME, etc.) are now used for the
    optional text for each link.

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Future Enhancements
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  Forms-Based Questions with CGI Server Support
  Interactive Calendars

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Author and Copyright
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MTX was developed by Richard Rathe, MD, Director of the Office of Medical
Informatics for the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. The MTX
format, documentation, and tools are Copyright 1995 and 1996 by the University of
Florida. MTX is available without charge for non-commercial use at:

       http://www.med.ufl.edu/medinfo/mtx/

All copyright and authorship notices must remain in place.

Questions, comments, or suggestions should be sent to:

       rrathe@ufl.edu

Version 1.3.2 - 4/27/96