MultiVu (tm) Version 2.1 (C) Copyright 1994 Phil Grenetz, Gordon Hegfield (C) Copyright 1995-96 Phil Grenetz Marketed by Ivden Technologies, Inc. Churchville, PA _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- Thanks, | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware Phil Grenetz |__| o | Professionals Ivden Technologies,Inc. -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER ===================================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- 1. INTRODUCTION TO MULTIVU 2. SHAREWARE CONCEPT 3. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 4. PACKING LIST 5. INSTALLATION 6. USAGE NOTES 7. DISCLAIMER 8. DISTRIBUTION POLICY AND LICENSE 9. WHY AND HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED USER 10. CLOSING WORD 1. INTRODUCTION TO MULTIVU ----------------------- MultiVu (tm) Ver. 2.1 is a Microsoft Windows (tm) hosted text file viewer. MultiVu will run under Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT. MultiVu has a number of powerful features which will make it a handy tool for technical professionals, business persons, all computer users who need to look at text files regularly in their work. Some of these features include: Find text and files on a hard disk or network drive View files up to 2 GB in size Browse contents of compressed archives View unformatted or in word wrapped or hex mode Launch the application associated with a document Copy, move, delete, and rename files Multiple Document Interface Drag 'n' drop support Multi-select files to open Select font and text color for each document Choose different screen and printer fonts Files 'preloaded' for smooth scrolling Load, search, or print while browsing Maintain bookmarks in each open file Compatible with Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and NT 2. SHAREWARE CONCEPT ----------------- "Shareware" is a term used to describe a system for distribution of software. Under the shareware concept, software may be freely copied and passed along to others, or distributed through bulletin board systems, shareware distribution companies, etc. As a recipient of a shareware program, you may use the software for a short trial period to determine if it meets your needs. If it does, you pay the registration fee. By paying the fee, you are granted the right to retain the software for your use. If the software is not suitable, then you may discard it. The shareware system provides substantial benefits to the computing community (of which YOU are a member): a) You get to try out the software BEFORE you buy it so you know exactly what you're buying. b) Shareware is substantially less expensive than most commercial programs. You don't pay for costly marketing programs and fancy packaging. c) You get access to a MUCH broader base of available programs. Thousands of excellent programs have been written by expert programmers who would never consider marketing commercially. Through the concept of shareware, these people make their programs available to the community. Usually, all they ask in return is a small fee to reward them for the time and effort they've put into the program. The system is based entirely on the honor system, and generally works quite well. (Most people are honest and wouldn't violate the trust placed in them by the author of the software.) Shareware is NOT free software - the author counts on your integrity. See Why and How to Become a Registered User. You are encouraged to copy this software and pass it along to others who may be interested in using it. 3. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --------------- MultiVu (tm) was co-developed by Phil Grenetz and Gordon Hegfield and is published by Ivden Technologies, Inc. as part of a line of personal productivity utilities. (C) Copyright 1994 Phil Grenetz, Gordon Hegfield (C) Copyright 1995-96 Phil Grenetz 4. PACKING LIST ------------ MULTIVU.EXE Main Executable File MVLAUNCH.EXE Executable to be Associated with File Types in File Manager MVREMSET.EXE Executable used in Installation Process MVREMOVE.EXE Uninstallation Executable MULTIVU.INI Startup Defaults File MULTIVU.HLP On-line Help / Documentation File MVUCOM.PIF Information File for Launching External Programs README.TXT This Conventional Documentation File REGISTER.TXT Registration Form UPDATE.TXT Change History since Version 1.0 FEEDBACK.TXT Comments from Users and Reviewers VENDOR.TXT Shareware Vendor Distribution Policy Statement BBS.TXT BBS Distribution Policy Statement SUPPORT.TXT Tech Support Policy OMBUDSMN.TXT ASP Ombudsman Statement FILE_ID.DIZ Old Standard Product Description File VENDINFO.DIZ New Standard Product Description File 5. INSTALLATION ------------ a) Depending on where you obtained MultiVu, it exists as a compressed archive file named MULTVU.ZIP or MULTVU21.ZIP. If you have it on a diskette, create a temporary directory on your hard disk and copy the archive file into it. b) Extract the contents of the archive file into the temporary drectory where it is located using the decompression program PKUNZIP, part of the shareware compression product PKZIP. If you don't have a copy, you can probably get one where you obtained MultiVu. You can download it from most BBSs and information services, e.g., CompuServe, America Online. c) Now, whether you are running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or NT, you can install MultiVu by running the program INSTALL.EXE in the temporary directory where MultiVu files are located. In Windows 3.1 or NT (through Version 3.51), you can do this by selecting File, Run from Program Manager, clicking Browse, and locating INSTALL.EXE in the temporary directory. In Windows 95 and NT , you can run it from a DOS window. Alternatively, in Windows 95, click the Start button, select Run, click Browse, and locate INSTALL.EXE. INSTALL.EXE installs the program by copying it to the directory of your choice, creating a MultiVu program group containing several icons, and setting various registry keys for your convenience. Under Windows 95, it registers the uninstaller for MultiVu. Under Windows 95, it also registers MultiVu as a context menu handler for any type of file. Whenever you right click on a file or a selected group of files in the Explorer, the menu that pops up will include "Open with MultiVu" as an option. You can remove MultiVu by running the included uninstaller program. If you installed MultiVu using the included installation program INSTALL.EXE, you can start the uninstaller by double-clicking its icon in the MultiVu program group, or "folder" in Windows 95 terminology. Under Windows 95, you can also run the uninstaller by clicking the Start button, selecting Settings, choosing Control Panel, then double-clicking Add/Remove Programs. Next, select the Install/Uninstall tab at the top of the dialog and find MultiVu in the list of products with registered uninstallers. Double-click it to initiate the uninstall. As an alternative, under Windows 3.1 or NT (through Version 3.51), MultiVu can be removed from your computer simply by deleting all files in the directory in which you installed it. If you added MultiVu as an item in a program group under Program Manager, you may delete the item by clicking on its icon to select it, pressing the Del key, and responding to the confirmation prompt. Then, if you created a program group for MultiVu, you can delete it by pressing the Del key when no other program icons remain in the program group window. 6. USAGE NOTES ----------- CUSTOMIZING THE TOOL On startup, MultiVu looks for a file called MULTIVU.INI in your installation directory. It records default settings to be used for files and windows opened during the current session. These settings, which govern various formatting, convenience, presentation, and other behaviors, have global default values which are used the first time you load MultiVu. The settings can be changed at any time during a session by selecting Change Default Settings from the Options menu. OPENING FILES There are four methods for opening files with MultiVu, with differences among versions of Windows. The context menu in the Windows 95 Explorer provides access to MultiVu. If you installed MultiVu using the included installation program INSTALL.EXE, whenever you right click on a file or a selected group of files in the Explorer, the menu that pops up will include Open with MultiVu as an option. With drag 'n' drop, you can select one or more files from the Windows File Manager or third party File Manager replacement. It must be a drag 'n' drop server. This also works with the Explore under Windows 95. You may drag these files to the MultiVu icon (if running minimized) or to any part of the MultiVu main window, if the window is visible. You must keep the left mouse button down until you reach the target area, then release it. Under Windows 95, this only works if MultiVu is not running minimized, i.e., on the task bar. MultiVu also provides the common File Open dialog box, accessible from the File menu, Open option. It offers multi-select capabilities, like File Manager. Finally, under Windows 3.1 and NT (through Version 3.51), you can create associations between MultiVu and specific files or all files with a particular extension, e.g., txt. See the topic: LAUNCHING MULTIVU BY FILE ASSOCIATION, in the online help, for details. 7. DISCLAIMER ---------- IVDEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (IVDEN) HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IVDEN WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES DUE TO LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER REASON, EVEN IF IVDEN OR AN AGENT OF IVDEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL IVDEN'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. 8. DISTRIBUTION POLICY AND LICENSE ------------------------------- Distribution Policy ------------------- ANY ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTING MULTIVU FOR ANY KIND OF REMUNERATION IS AUTHORIZED TO DO SO IF IT ADHERES TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS (ASP) FOR SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS. Permission to distribute the MultiVu package is not transferable, assignable, saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor wishing to distribute the package must independently satisfy the terms of this limited distribution license. U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is Ivden Technologies, Inc., 87 Arbor Road, Churchville, PA 18966-1007. Ivden Technologies, Inc. may revoke any permissions granted here, by notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Ivden Technologies, Inc. License to Use MultiVu ---------------------- MultiVu (tm) is a copyrighted software package. It is being distributed as user supported shareware. By using or distributing this package, you agree to the following: You are granted a limited license to try this program, MultiVu, for 30 days. If you find this software useful and wish to continue using it after the 30 day evaluation period, you must pay the registration fee. Registration for use on a single personal computer is $19.00. You may, instead, register for installation on a local area network (LAN) server. The LAN registration fee of $49 permits an unlimited number of concurrent users on the registered server. Shipping and Handling is additional for either type of license. Register for each personal computer and each LAN server on which MultiVu is installed. See Why and How to Become a Registered User. No other license or rights are granted by implication or otherwise. After evaluating MultiVu, if you continue to use it, you MUST register. 9. WHY AND HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED USER --------------------------------------- Here's a small sample of what people around the world are saying about MultiVu: "We thought enough of your application, MultiVu 2.0, to choose it as our Pick of the Week because it is extremely well done and polished." John Mackowick, WINUSER's Primary SYSOP, December, 1995 ====================================================================== ".. it can scan your hard disk for files that contain a certain keyword. Undoubtedly you've had occassions that you knew you had a file somewhere which contains certain information, but you had no idea where to find it. Splendid!" ".. from a group of American shareware-authors who we know to release fast and technically well-written software, so we have good hopes that future versions will be even better. MultiVu is well worth registering." PC Active, the Netherlands, June 1995 issue. ====================================================================== "Versatile file viewer. It won't choke on a file's size or its format. .. look at client records in an Excel spreadsheet." " .. handy for referring to on-line documentation." " .. software that I've recommended to my clients." Accounting Technology, April/May, 1995. ====================================================================== "MultiVu .. is a smooth operator, letting you load, search, or print while you're browsing. All this, and MULTVU10.ZIP (87K) is just $19.00 to register." Windows Online Review, Issue 94, February, 1995 ====================================================================== In exchange for registering your copy of MultiVu, you will receive: - the current version without the registration reminder. - 90 days free technical support. - e-mail notification of updates. To register, do one of the following: - fill out the registration form (see REGISTER.TXT) and send it or a note with the applicable registration fee to: Ivden Technologies, Inc. 87 Arbor Road Churchville, PA 18966-1007 - register via the CompuServe Information Service: GO SWREG and select Register Shareware MultiVu is Product Number 2993 (one user) or 8423 (LAN version) - order by credit card from Public (software) Library PsL accepts MasterCard, Visa, Amex, and Discover Cards (800) 2424-PsL or (713) 524-6394 (Voice) (713) 524-6398 (FAX) CompuServe e-mail at 71355,470. 7:00 am to 7:00 pm CST Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekends (MultiVu is Product Number 11408) PsL also takes orders at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705. Use a credit card or a check or money order in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. THE ABOVE PHONE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY. Any questions about the status of an order, refunds, registration options, volume discounts, site licenses, dealer pricing, product details, technical support, etc, must be directed to: Ivden Technologies, Inc. 87 Arbor Road Churchville, PA 18966-1007 (215) 322-8205 (Voice or FAX) CompuServe ID: 71221,3602 E-Mail: 71221.3602@compuserve.com ivden@voicenet.com Please read the files SUPPORT.TXT and OMBUDSMN.TXT. They define the support you can expect from Ivden Technologies, Inc. and the ASP when you become a registered user of MultiVu. 10. CLOSING WORD ------------ We hope you find that MultiVu makes your Windows environment more productive. If you like the product, please register it. If you have comments -- positive or negative -- please share them with us.