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MultiVu (tm) Version 2.0
(C) Copyright 1994 Phil Grenetz, Gordon Hegfield
(C) Copyright 1995 Phil Grenetz
Marketed by Ivden Technologies, Inc.
Churchville, PA
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--| | |------------------- Thanks,
| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware Phil Grenetz
|__| o | Professionals Ivden Technologies,Inc.
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|___|___| MEMBER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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. 2.0 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 Phil Grenetz
4. PACKING LIST
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MULTIVU.EXE Main Executable File
MVLAUNCH.EXE Executable to be Associated with File Types in File Manager
MULTIVU.INI Startup Defaults File
MULTIVU.HLP On-line Help / Documentation File
MVUCOM.PIF Information File for Controlling DOS Programs
README.1ST This Conventional Documentation File
REGISTER.FRM Registration Form
UPDATE.DOC Change History since Version 1.0
FEEDBACK.DOC Comments from Users and Reviewers
VENDOR.DOC Shareware Vendor Distribution Policy Statement
BBS.DOC BBS Distribution Policy Statement
SUPPORT.DOC Tech Support Policy
OMBUDSMN.DOC ASP Ombudsman Statement
FILE_ID.DIZ Old Standard Product Description File
VENDINFO.DIZ New Standard Product Description File
5. INSTALLATION
------------
Install the program by following these steps:
a) Copy the file MULTVU20.ZIP to the directory of your choice
b) Extract the compressed contents by using the shareware
decompression program PKUNZIP. If you don't have a copy,
you can probably get one where you obtained MultiVu. You can
download it from most BBSs and info services, e.g., CompuServe.
c) Add MultiVu to any Windows program group, e.g., Accessories.
[Consult your Windows user manual or select Help from the
Program Manager.] MultiVu's icons and bitmaps are imbedded in
the executable file. They will automatically appear when the
program is run.
d) If you want to have a file viewer at the ready throughout a
Windows session, add MultiVu to your Startup group or add
MULTIVU.EXE (prefixed with the directory where you placed
it) to the LOAD= command in your WIN.INI file.
e) To keep MultiVu out of the way, you may check Run Minimized in
the properties dialog presented when you add MultiVu to a program
group. This will allow you to take full advantage of MultiVu's
drag 'n' drop support.
MultiVu can be removed by following these steps:
a) Delete all files in the directory in which you installed it.
b) 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
c) 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.
d) Finally, delete the MULTIVU.INI from your WINDOWS directory.
6. USAGE NOTES
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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.
Each of the following paragraphs addresses a category of settings.
See the online help for additional information. Some categories of
settings are covered only online.
Directory Settings
------------------
MultiVu maintains relatively small temporary files on your hard disk
or network file server. This can be a problem for network
administrators trying to avoid multiuser conflicts. To solve this
problem, you can choose Change Default Settings from the Options menu
and specify the appropriate directory for temporary files by entering
a directory path into the edit window labelled Temp Directory, such
as the following: c:\winapps\junk
An alternative solution is to set the environment variable MVPATH to
the directory where temporary files should be stored.
File Type Settings
------------------
The File Open and Scan Disk dialogs present a list of file types to
which the dialog's action is restricted, e.g., Text Files (*.txt).
You can set the default file type by choosing Change Default
Settings from the Options menu and entering text into the edit
windows labelled Default File Type Text and Default File Pattern.
Enter in the edit window labelled Default File Type Text the text
describing the file type you wish to be presented by default in the
File Open and Scan Disk dialogs, Write Files (*.wri) for example.
Enter in the one labelled Default File Pattern the specification,
including wild card characters, of fle file names to be displayed
along with the default file type, *.wri for example. Multiple
patterns must be delimited by semicolons.
Format
------
On displaying and printing a document, MultiVu automatically uses
preset defaults. You can override this default behavior by choosing
Change Default Settings from the Options menu.
By default, MultiVu expands each tab to 5 spaces. You can override
that with your own default by entering a different value into the
edit window labelled Expand a Tab.
By default, MultiVu loads, displays, and prints a document without
formatting. You can override that with your preferred format by
selecting it in the Initial Format section of the default settings
dialog. You select it by clicking the applicable radio button with
the mouse.
You can also change the view format of the file in the current window
at any time from the View menu.
By default, MultiVu converts unprintable characters to the pipe
symbol ( | ) for display and printing purposes. This ensures that if
such characters appear in a document, you will be aware of it. You
can change this substitute character to any printable character,
including a space by entering the preferred character in the edit
window labelled Substitute a ... for Control / Graphic Character.
OPENING FILES
There are three methods for opening files with MultiVu. 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.
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.
MultiVu also provides the common File Open dialog box, accessible from
the File menu, Open option. It offers multi-select capabilities, like
File Manager.
Third, 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
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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
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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:
"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
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".. 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.
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In exchange for registering your copy of MultiVu, you will receive:
- the current version without the registration reminder
- a copy of Smiler Shell, about which the following comments
have been made in the press:
"New way to bring the power of DOS into Windows"
(Brian Livingston, InfoWorld)
"Very slick! Extremely handy and well-designed."
(Windows OnLine Review).
- the next version of MultiVu when it is available.
In addition, you will receive a listing of other Ivden products.
To register, do one of the following:
- fill out the registration form (see REGISTER.FRM) 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
Support BBS: (215) 322-5114
Please read the files SUPPORT.DOC and OMBUDSMN.DOC. 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.