═══ 1. Extended Help ═══

August 12, 1992. QwikSwitch Version 1.2 
USER SUPPORTED SHAREWARE - see README.DOC 

QwikSwitch allows you to assign the programs you run to a hot key combination. 
It works between any OS/2 session or PM app.  It has been tested under OS/2 1.3 
and 2.0 GA.  The only current limitation is switching out of DOS full screen 
sessions. This requirment will be addressed in a future release. 

QwikSwitch will appeal to those who need to switch consistently between several 
running programs quickly and easily (hot key).  It also enables you to run your 
PM or windowed apps maximized so that they overlay one another and easily 
switch between them. 

The best way to use this utility is to have it start up automatically, along 
with the other programs you run.  QwikSwitch simulates the Task List by 
displaying all running processes.  You assign a running program to an Alt+n 
combination by selecting it with the mouse, then pressing the desired button. 
You can save your selections with the File Save or Exit Exit Save menu options. 
I would recommend assigning QwikSwitch itself to a button, so that you can 
conveniently call it up anytime. 
If you are using OS/2 2.0, I would recommend putting QwikSwitch in the startup 
folder and set the window style to "hide" via the settings.  QwikSwitch starts 
up minimized, so by hiding it, it will work like a TSR under DOS, invisibly 
working in the background. 

Pressing LeftAlt+SysReq in a full screen will locally enable/disable hot keys 
within the full screen session.  A descending audible tone indicates hot keys 
have been disabled.  An ascending series of tones indicates hot keys enabled. 
Use this feature to temporarily disable Alt+n keys if your application requires 
them. Hopefully no application is using LeftAlt+SysReq. 

WARNING:  If you End Task a group box or the DeskTop manager, you will 
terminate the Desktop manager.  This has been fixed in later builds of 2.0. If 
it happens, you will have to re-boot to get it back. 

I am contemplating a future registered version with the ability to choose your 
own key combinations.  Suggestions welcome.