ClipHistory Help Contents

Overview

Introduction

System Requirements

Using ClipHistory

Starting ClipHistory

Storing and Retrieving Items

Customizing ClipHistory

Using ClipHistory

Registration

Registration Information

Support

Support and Questions


Introduction

The clipboard is a mechanism that is a part of the operating system that allows you to transfer data from one application to another. This data is stored in a location that is accessible to all applications. However, it has one limitation, it can only store one piece of data at a time. If you copy another piece of data, the old data is destroyed and replaced with the new data.

That's where ClipHistory comes in. ClipHistory is a utility for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 that stores all the data copied to the clipboard. The stored data can be accessible from an icon in the system tray (area where the clock is) or from the list in the ClipHistory main window. Each piece of data can also be viewed right from ClipHistory.


System Requirements

ClipHistory is a 32-bit utility that requires Windows 95® or Windows NT® 4.0.

Windows 95® and Windows NT® are trademarks of Microsoft® Corp.


Starting ClipHistory

To start ClipHistory, click on Start, then Programs, and then click ClipHistory. When ClipHistory is started, a paper clip icon will be displayed in the system tray.


Storing and Retrieving Items

To store data in ClipHistory, simply copy the data from an application. To retrieve previously stored data, click on the data name in the tray menu or double-click the object in the list in the ClipHistory window.


Customizing ClipHistory

To customize ClipHistory, click 'Options...' on the View menu in the main window.

Figure 1. General Page

The General Page in the Options dialog has the following options:

•	Load on Startup

When checked, ClipHistory will automatically load when Windows starts.

•	Play a Sound when an Item is Copied or Cut.

The selected sound will be played whenever data is copied to the clipboard.

•	Auto Capture

If this option is enabled, ClipHistory will automatically capture all the data copied to the clipboard.

•	Capture Delay

Specifies how long ClipHistory waits to get clipboard data after it is copied.

The amount of time that ClipHistory waits before capturing data from the clipboard.

•	Display Icon in the System Tray

An icon will be displayed in the system tray (the area where the clock is).

•	Hide the Main Window when ClipHistory is started

ClipHistory will hide the main window when it starts.

•	Number of Items of Items to Display

The specified number of items will only be shown in the tray menu.

•	Width of Items in Menu

ClipHistory will only display the specified number of characters of an item’s name in the tray menu.

•	Font…

Specifies the font that is used by the viewer pane for plain text.

•	Colors…

Specifies the colors that are used in the viewer pane for plain text.

Figure 2. Database Page

The Database Page in the Options dialog has the following options:

•	Compacting

This specifies the amount of space that is wasted before the ClipHistory database is compacted.

•	Re-indexing

If ClipHistory is not working correctly, the index may need to be rebuilt. Click this button to re-index.

•	Keep items for this many days

If this is selected, ClipHistory will only keep items for the specified number of days and then delete them.

•	Keep only this many items

If this is selected, ClipHistory will only keep the specified number of items. When the number of items exceeds this, the oldest items will be deleted.


Using ClipHistory

If the main window is hidden, open it by clicking on the tray icon (the paper clip) and select 'Show Main Window...' To hide the window again, click the tray icon and select ‘Hide Main Window…’

To view a data object, select it in list and it will be displayed in the viewer.

To change the size of the viewer pane, move the mouse pointer over the separator bar in the middle of the window and click the left mouse button. While holding down the mouse button, drag the bar to the desired position and release the button.

To delete an item, make sure it's selected in the list and click the “X” icon on toolbar or select Delete from the Edit menu.

To save an item to the disk, first click on the disk icon on the toolbar or select 'Save Item As…' from the File menu. Next, select the directory and type the name of the file into the 'File Name' box. Select the type of the file in the 'Save as Type' box and then click OK.

To combine multiple text items into one item, select the items and select ‘Combine Text Items…’ from the Edit menu. A dialog box will appear with a list of the items where you can reorder items and add formatting such as line breaks and separators. When you’re done, click OK and will be asked to enter a name for the item.


Registration Information

You are entitled to a 30-day trial period. If you use ClipHistory beyond this trial period, you must register. If you don't register and continue using it after this period, discontinue use and remove it from your computer.

The registration fee is $14.95 (US dollars). If you do not have access to US funds, please contact me at support@partridgesoft.com and we will work out something. Please do not send me a check for non-US funds because the conversion fee will probably be more than the amount for check.

To register by postal mail, send a check or money order for $14.95 along with your name, address, and e-mail address to:

Joseph Partridge

Partridge Software

536 Fairhaven Street

Deltona, FL 32725-4518

Make all checks or money orders payable to: Joseph Partridge

When your payment is received, you will be sent a personalized registration number. If you paid by personal check, it may be 7 to 10 days before you receive your registration information.

To register with a credit card, go to the Partridge Software web page at http://www.partridgesoft.com  and click Order Online Now.

Figure 1. Registration dialog

Listed below are the steps to convert the shareware version into a registered version.

1. 	Run ClipHistory. When the About box is displayed, click on the Registration Code button.

2.	Enter the Name and Code in the registration dialog EXACTLY as shown in the information that you received.

3.	Click the OK button to complete the registration process.


Support and Questions

To check if you have the latest version of ClipHistory, visit http://www.partridgesoft.com on the Internet.

If you have questions or need technical support, send email to support@partridgesoft.com. Technical support is free for all registered users. If you are not a registered user, I can provide support for getting the program running and registration but that is all.

For those who are interested, ClipHistory was written in Visual C++ 5.0 with the Win32 API.


Saves the selected item to a file.


Hides ClipHistory.


Exits ClipHistory.


Copies the selected item to the Clipboard.


Pastes the Clipboard contents into ClipHistory.


Removes the selected item.


Renames the selected item.


Combines the selected items into one item.


Selects all items in the list.


Inverts the selection in the list.


Displays the properties for the selected item.


Turns off the menu bar.


Turns the toolbar on or off.


Arranges the list and view windows vertically.


Arranges the list and view windows horizontally.


Toggles Word Wrap on or off.


Displays the Options dialog.


Opens the Partridge Software Web Site (http://www.partridgesoft.com) in the default web browser.


Display the About box.


The Main Selection list box. The currently selected item is displayed in the Viewer window.


The Viewer window. The item currently selection is displayed in this window.


When Load at Startup is checked, the system will load ClipHistory on startup.


When checked, a sound will be played when data is copied to the clipboard.


Specifies the sound file that is played when data is copied to the clipboard.


Displays a dialog that will allow to browse the file system for a sound file.


When checked, ClipHistory will automatically capture all items that are copied to the clipboard.


Specifies how long ClipHistory waits to get clipboard data after it is copied.


ClipHistory places an icon in the system tray when this is checked.


ClipHistory hides its main window when it starts if this is checked.


Specifies the number of items that are kept on the menu.


Specifies how many characters of an item’s name that is displayed on the menu.


Allows you to change the font that is used in the viewer pane.


Allows you to change the colors that are used in the viewer pane.


Specifies the percentage of records that are wasted before ClipHistory compacts the database.


Compacts the ClipHistory database immediately.


Rebuilds the index for ClipHistory database.


Specifies how many items ClipHistory keeps.


Specifies how many days ClipHistory keeps items.


Color of the text in the viewer pane.


Background Color of the viewer pane.


List of the items that will be combined into one item.


Moves the selected item up in the list.


Moves the selected item down in the list.


Adds formatting to the list.


Removes an item from the list.