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| This VENDINFO Product Information File contains both readable text |
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VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 8-Dec-1995
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: MultiVu (tm) Windows-hosted text & file finder/viewer
Version: 2.0a
Version Date: 7-Dec-1995
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
Product Description: Windows file viewer. Drag'n'drop server.
Multi-Document Interface. Up to 20 open
files. Browse files up to 2 GB in size.
Browse contents of ZIP, ARJ, LZH archives.
File preload for smooth scrolling. Load,
print, search in background, while browsing
open files. Search lightning fast. Extract
and gather text from multiple files. Set
Bookmarks. Separately control screen and
printer fonts. Multi-user LAN support.
Reason for version: Release of new features and other
improvements and bug fixes
Category: Utilities; File utilities; File viewers
Keywords: TEXT FILE VIEWER WINDOWS 95 BOOKMARK DRAG
DROP FIND GREP SEARCH ASP
Required Packages: MULTVU20
This Package: MULTVU20
Registration Fee: 19.00-49.00 (United States dollar)
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: Windows 3.1
Standard RAM: 512K
XMS Memory: 0K
Hard Drive Space: 200K
Orders:
Address: Ivden Technologies, Inc.
87 Arbor Road
Churchville, PA 18966-1007
USA
Phone: (215) 322-8205
FAX: (215) 322-8205
CompuServe: 71221,3602
Internet: 71221.3602@compuserve.com
Support:
Address: Ivden Technologies, Inc.
87 Arbor Road
Churchville, PA 18966-1007
USA
Phone: (215) 322-8205
FAX: (215) 322-8205
BBS Name: Support BBS
BBS Phone: (215) 322-5114
CompuServe: 71221,3602
Internet: 71221.3602@compuserve.com
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
MultiVu (tm) Version 2.0
(C) Copyright 1994 Phil Grenetz, Gordon Hegfield
(C) Copyright 1995 Phil Grenetz
Marketed by Ivden Technologies, Inc.
Churchville, PA
========================================================================
-----TABLE OF CONTENTS--------------------------------------------------
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIVU
SHAREWARE CONCEPT
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
WHY AND HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED USER
========================================================================
-----PREFACE------------------------------------------------------------
This package contains the MultiVu (tm) text file finder/viewer for
Windows (Version 2.0), by Ivden Technologies, Inc. This document
contains only a brief description of the package and its features,
along with instructions for its installation. Detailed
documentation is included in the package, but it is in archived form,
and is more easily read after installation.
If you've ever wished you could quickly browse many files, of any size,
(even several views of the same file), mark text, set bookmarks,
assemble selected information and export it to a file or the clipboard,
then MultiVu is the program for you.
MultiVu is a shareware program. This evaluation version includes all
features of the program, and is not crippled in any way. You may use
it for up to 30 days, without charge (see README.1ST for more details).
If you like the program, and wish to continue its use after this
evaluation period, you are required to pay for the program (see
REGISTER.FRM for more details). Any fee you may have paid to others
(disk vendors, dealers, etc.) to obtain this evaluation version was a
fee for their copying and distribution services, rather than a payment
for continued use of the program.
-----INTRODUCTION TO MULTIVU--------------------------------------------
MultiVu (tm) Ver. 2.0 is a Microsoft Windows (tm) hosted text file
viewer. MultiVu will run under Windows 3.1 and is intended to be
upward compatible to 32-bit versions as well.
MultiVu has a number of powerful features which will make it a
handy tool for technical professionals, business persons, in fact 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
-----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.
-----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.
-----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
======================================================================
".. 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.
======================================================================
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.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
README.1ST 17694 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 4B108017
FILE_ID.DIZ 390 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 33621D61
BBS.DOC 610 7-Dec-1995 02:00a B15CD532
FEEDBACK.DOC 1249 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 651C05E8
OMBUDSMN.DOC 646 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 581E3C1F
SUPPORT.DOC 3163 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 707F84D0
UPDATE.DOC 7989 7-Dec-1995 02:00a DDB7E810
VENDOR.DOC 2404 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 37E0FA8F
MULTIVU.EXE 174000 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 596EBC27
MVLAUNCH.EXE 6064 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 47887155
REGISTER.FRM 1757 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 4F5FFDAD
MULTIVU.HLP 56864 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 47027736
MULTIVU.INI 423 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 51D96821
MVUCOM.PIF 995 7-Dec-1995 02:00a C795B733
MULTVU20.ZIP 126361 7-Dec-1995 02:00a 6C312900
===== Installation =====================================
The installation procedure for MultiVu is quite simple. You will need
about 200 KB of available disk space on the hard drive on which you
plan to install MultiVu.
To install, you need to perform the following steps:
o Copy the file MULTVU20.ZIP to the directory of your choice
o Extract the contents of this archive file. The procedure for
doing this varies, depending on the form in which you received
the package. In all likelihood, the fact that you are reading
this text means that you already have the necessary tools and
knowledge to perform this step. If not, you should be able to
obtain directions for this from the same source from which you
received the package.
o 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.
o 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.
o To keep MultiVu out of the way, you may check off 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.
YOU'RE READY TO GO
Once you've completed the installation, you should consult the documents
(README.1ST and files with the extension "DOC") which have been
installed. In particular, read at least the "Introduction" and
"Shareware Concept" sections of the file README.1ST. That document will
tell you how to invoke the program, and will give you other information
you need to properly evaluate MultiVu. We hope you enjoy the product.
To remove MultiVu, perform the following steps:
o Delete all files in the directory in which you installed it.
o 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.
o 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.
o Finally, delete the file MULTIVU.INI from your WINDOWS directory.
-----USAGE NOTES--------------------------------------------------------
The following notes should help you get a quick start in using
MultiVu.
-----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. See the online help for detailed instructions as
needed.
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.
===== Warranty =========================================
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.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
MultiVu (tm) is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
Phil Grenetz and Gordon Hegfield of Ivden Technologies, Inc. This
software and accompanying documentation are protected by United States
copyright law and also by international treaty provisions.
Ivden Technologies, Inc. grants you a limited license to use this
software for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty days.
If you continue using this software after the thirty-day evaluation
period, you MUST make a registration payment to Ivden Technologies, Inc.
You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized
use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this
license. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to
Ivden Technologies, Inc.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
ASP member organizations may distribute MultiVu, completely unaltered,
without further permission. For other cases or to distribute in
modified form, you must consult the attached data record, which is
hereby incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all
the distribution requirements expressed in that data record is
hereby authorized.
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..
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many sources, including the originators of VENDINFO:
Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324
7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333
Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
PK