******************************************************************************** Font-ABC 2.41 Copyright 1994-99 J.Behling ******************************************************************************** With Windows, the user has access to a nearly unlimited number of fonts. For every task You may choose another font. Look only at the hundreds of fonts that are available as shareware. Font-ABC will help you to keep an overview of your fonts. Not all fonts are of use for every application: not all fonts are free scalable, which means you cannot use them in every wished-for size. Some fonts have only capitals (for headlines) or initials. With Font-ABC, you are able to view and print every printable font using your own sample text, in any size and style that you wish. You may print a font catalog of all installed fonts and uninstall fonts that are not used very often. Not all fonts are really needed all the time, and every installed font uses more memory and increases Windows' start-up time. ******************************************************************************** This program is SHAREWARE. You may (and should) copy and distribute it freely in its original form. All rights reserved. You are not allowed to distribute this software for any commercial use without my permission. Only a charge for copying plus s+h-fee may be charged. If used in samplers (or as a CD-ROM) you have to send one example to the author. SHAREWARE = FAIRWARE Shareware means you may evaluate it for a maximum of 30 days, but after this period you should register the program and pay a small registration fee. This gives you the chance to test Font-ABC in all its functions (there are no limits) before paying. As a registered user you get the following advantages: * Peace of mind, for you are a legal user of this program * No Shareware Screens * Program Version Update Notification, if wanted * Version Updates at a reduced price * Help with problems (Mail or E-Mail) * You help to keep Shareware alive! ******************************************************************************** The author disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will the author be liable for any damages in connection with use of this software. ******************************************************************************** Installation Start installation with abcsetup You may accept the suggested path or enter another one. The following files must be on your target disk after installation: Font-ABC Directory: * readme.txt This file * fontabce.exe Main program * fontabce.hlp Help file * order.wri Order form Windows/System-dirctory: * vbrun300.dll Visual Basic Runtime-Module * cmdialog.vbx Runtime-Module * threed.vbx Runtime-Module ATTENTION: These files may also be used of other programs! If you want to uninstall Font-ABC for any reason, make sure that no other programs use these files before deleting them! NOTE: Font-ABC expects to find the Windows-Standard-Font Arial installed on your system. If not, you may go to FONTABC.INI (Windows-Directory), move to the section DEFAULTS (in brackets) and change "Arial=" to another font type, e.g. "Arial=Helvetica". If possible, choose the option "use True Types" in the control panel. ******************************************************************************** Registration For a minimal registration fee, you become a legal user of Font-ABC. Print the order form "order.wri", fill in all blanks, and send it by mail or e-mail to the address below. Send the registration fee to my bank and you will receive your personal registration code which allows further use of Font-ABC as soon as possible. Shareware screens will disappear and you will receive version update information if wanted. Address: J. Behling Esternaystrasse 23f D-76337 Waldbronn Germany Behling@abc-ware.de http://www.abc-ware.de/ Note: You may also use Online Registration via Soft-Shop: http://www.soft-shop.com/cgi-bin/order.html?abcware This is the easiest and fastest way to register outside Europe ******************************************************************************** Problems Font-ABC was tested in all functions before coming out as shareware. But there may still be problems with individual configurations. There are so many possible hardware and software combinations that incompatibilities may occur. If you ever have a problem using Font-ABC, don't hesitate to sent me mail or E-mail. I'll do my best to help you. If you have any suggestions for improvements, send me an e-mail and I'll see if I can build them into a future version. Please fill in the order form (the user profile is important for searching for solutions to problems) and describe the problem as well as possible: when it occurs, how it looks, and so on! ******************************************************************************** History 19.04.1999 Version 2.41 * english version showed german texts during load process, fixed * new setup version 14.03.1999 Version 2.40 * fixed a problem with progress bar on load * show number of installed fonts (families) * show fontname in character set window * faster loading * new installation program * maintenance data updated 09.10.1998 Version 2.26 * fixed a problem with size savings when maximized on program end * new Internet address: http://www.abc-ware.de/ 02.08.1998 Version 2.25 * sorted tab stops in layout window * some cosmetic enhancements 01.06.1998 Version 2.24 * text in help bubbles could disappear in earlier versions; fixed 11.04.1998 Version 2.23 * minor bugs fixed 22.02.1998 Version 2.22 * minor bugs in printout fixed * bonus pack Euro Symbol (TrueType) added 01.02.1998 Version 2.21 * minor bugs in character table fixed 10.10.1998 Version 2.20 * Window sizes/positions automatically saved at program end * lines in character set printing made optional * user-defined window size of character table * some optical enhancements 25.10.1997 Version 2.1b * minor bug fix * Toolbar with English symbols for bold/Italic 26.10.1997 Version 2.1c * fixed minor nits 17.08.1996 Version 2.1a * minor bug fix 10.07.1996 Version 2.1 * free definable header text 13.12.1995 Version 2.0a * Bugfix in printer drivers * Bugfix in setup for long paths 21.10.1995 Version 2.0 * Possibility to choose several fonts * Individual margin settings * Warning for maximal font size with character set printing * Possibility to choose fonts for header and font names * Bubble help * Showing load progress * Free window size up to full screen * New installation routine * If printer is not connected, an error message is displayed 16.06.1995 Version 1.1b * Better internal printer settings * Setup program with installation of program group and icons 15.05.1995 Version 1.1a * Every printed page has now as a print file in print manager (to avoid problems with some printer drivers) 01.05.1995 English Version 1.1 01.11.1994 Version 1.1 * Fonts with same names filtered * Save settings now also saves chosen font * Margins and wordwrapping approved * Status bar on printing * More help functions 25.09.1994 Version 1.0