Copyright: QMsg32 V1.0 by Mark Gamber,1995


QMsg32: Quick Message Utility

Version 1.0, 7/30/1995, WUGNet Publications

Contents

About QMsg32

QMsg32 Operation

Message Items

Program Options

Network Browsing

WUGNet Third Party Sampler for Windows 95


QMsg32: Quick Message Utility

Version 1.0, 7/30/1995, WUGNet Publications

About QMsg32

QMsg32 (Quick Message) is a small network messaging utility for Windows NT 3.51 and Windows 95. QMsg32 lets you send text messages of nearly any size to another computer, a workgroup of computers or every computer it can find on a connected network. Confirmation of a successful or unsuccessful transmission is displayed to ensure the message gets through and the program can even be started by Windows itself if need be.

The program (QMSG32.EXE) and it's help file (QMSG32.HLP) should be copied to Window's "System"  directory. As an example, the Windows NT system directory could be "\WINNT\SYSTEM32" while the Windows 95 system could be just "\WINDOWS". The program must be accessable to Windows if the autostart capability is to be employed.

Developed for and by the Windows Users Group Network

(c)Mark Gamber, WUGNet Publications, Inc. Media PA

Tel 610 565 1861  76702.1023@CompuServe.com

Developed for the Powered by Windows 95 Advisory

the official worldwide technical advocacy for Microsoft Windows 95

Disclaimer: QMsg32 may be freely distributed but is not public domain and may not be altered in any way without direct consent by the author. By using the program, the user assumes full responsibility of the program and it's use and may not hold the author liable for any loss or damage. If unable to accept these conditions, the program may not be used and must be destroyed immediately. No guarantees are implied.


QMsg32: Quick Message Utility

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QMsg32 Operation

QMsg32 may be started and closed at any time. In order to send messages or receive messages from WinPopup, QMsg32 must be running. Note that if WinPopup is also running, QMsg32 will not receive WinPopup messages and will display a warning to that effect. QMsg32 cannot send messages to WinPopup. QMsg32 does not have to be running to receive messages from QMsg32 on other computers. If the program is not running and a message arrives, the system will start QMsg32 and pass the message once started.

Three top level menu items are available which divide the program's functionality into three basic groups: Message Items, Program Options and Help (this file).


QMsg32: Quick Message Utility

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Message Items

"Send Message" (or the equivalent toolbar button) is used to send a message to another computer, a workgroup or all computers on the connected network. A dialog box is displayed upon selecting this item which you may use to select the computer or workgroup and enter the message text to send. Sending to a "Computer"  or "Workgroup"  enables the "Computer/Workgroup"  field as appropriate, and a "Browse"  button. Enter the computer or workgroup name or select the browse button to select from a list of available computers or workgroups. Enter a message of any length in the "Message"  field and select "OK" to send the message, "Cancel" to close the dialog box without sending anything.

"Previous Message" is enabled if multiple messages are queued and the currently active message is not the oldest. If there are no messages or the current message is the oldest (or only) message, the item and related toolbar item (left arrow) are disabled. If enabled, select this item to move back one message.

"Next Message" is the opposite of "Previous Message". It is only enabled if the message currently in view is not the newest and selecting the item or related toolbar item (right arrow) moves forward one message.

"Delete Message" removes the currently viewed message. This item is enabled only if there is a message to delete.

"Save Message" saves the current message to disk as a text file. Select this item and enter a valid file name in the displayed dialog box to save the message. This file may later be viewed easily using Notepad.

"Exit", of course, closes the program and deletes any remaining messages. Messages are not saved when the program is closed.


QMsg32: Quick Message Utility

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Program Options

The "Options" menu provides a means of customizing some of QMsg32's functionality. A "checked"  menu item indicates that the item is enabled. If unchecked, the item is not enabled.

"Show New Messages" , when enabled, causes QMsg32 to display the latest message as it is received. If disabled, the latest message is added to the top of the queue but the program does not automatically display it. This item is enabled by default.

When sending to a workgroup or everyone on the network, it is useful to know which computers were found and which computers received the message. This may be viewed by enabling the 'Status Display" menu item. Upon sending a "broadcast"  message, a status window is displayed and each machine found on the network is added as the messages are sent. When a status is determined as to whether the message passed or failed, it is added to the end of the computer name in the listbox. This item is enabled by default.

Enable the "Sound Enabled" menu item if you want QMsg32 to beep three times upon receiving a new message. If disabled, the program is silent when new messages are received. This item is enabled by default.

Enable "Popup Upon Message" if you prefer to keep the program minimized. This option, when enabled, causes QMsg32 to restore itself upon receiving a new message. If unchecked, the program remains minimized it already so. This item is enabled by default.

Enable "Topmost Window" to keep the QMsg32 window displayed over all other windows (except other topmost windows). Disabling this item allows other windows to overlap QMsg32's window. This item is disabled by default.


QMsg32: Quick Message Utility

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Network Browsing

Selecting the "Browse" button on the "New QMsg32 Message" dialog box starts the workgroup/computer browser. Initially, only workgroups are displayed, the computers within those workgroups "hidden" to help prevent confusion. Double-click or select an item and press the right arrow button to open a workgroup, displaying the computers. Double-click again or press the left arrow key to close the workgroup. Upon selecting a computer, its name is placed in the edit field above. If you are browsing for workgroups, the initial workgroup display items cannot be opened as described above. Selecting a workgroup places its name in the above edit field.

A note about the Windows Browser: QMsg32 receives all its network information from Windows. It has been noted in the recent past that computers on the connected network will not show up in the browser. If they are not in a browse computers list, QMsg32 will not be able to locate it and will not attempt to send a message to it should you send to everyone or the computer in question lies within a workgroup you have selected. File Manager will exhibit this same problem since it lies in the underlying system. not be connected in a similar fashion.


QMsg32: Quick Message Utility

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