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- Folders Program, version 4.0a by Sloop Software
- (c)Copyright 1993 Sloop Software a member of the ASP
-
- Folders adds depth to the Program Manager groups for MS Windows. It
- gives the ability equivalent to having groups within groups. Each
- folder can hold any type of file you decide to place in it, including
- more folders.
-
- - Create folders within folders with the ability to cross-link folders,
- allowing a single folder to be opened by multiple folders.
-
- - Extremely easy to use icon selection capability making use of an icon
- browser box. Change item icons in one single, easy step. Use icons in
- ICO files, EXE's, DLL's or ICL files.
-
- - Drag/drop capability between folders including the ability to drag
- multiple items at one time. Move or copy items between folders using
- drag/drop. Launch programs with data files by dragging folder items
- to the program.
-
- - Save the position and size of a folder as well as the item positions
- in the folder, if desired.
-
- - Password protection. Capable of locking individual folders using a
- password entry scheme.
-
- - Run command which stores the last twelve commands entered with no
- duplication of commands.
-
- - Improved associate command. When running items from a folder, multiple
- programs may be associated with the item's filename extension allowing
- you to choose the program you wish to run.
-
- - Items in folders may be assigned hotkeys for quick access. They may
- also be set to run minimized or maximized and to inquire for a file
- parameter when launched.
-
- - Display items in a folder as icons, text or push buttons. In icon mode,
- background color of folder may be set to different colors.
-
- - Customizable popup run menu with menu editor dialog to maintain it. Menu
- items may be set run minimized or maximized and hotkeys may be assigned
- to them.
-
-
- Installation
- To install Folders or to install a new version of Folders,
- follow the steps below.
-
- 1. Insert the Folders disk into the appropriate drive (a: or b:).
-
- 2. From Program Manager or File Manager select the Run command and type in
- a:install.exe. If using the b drive, substitute a: with b:.
-
- 3. Follow the install program's directions for installing the software.
-
- Should this process fail for any reason, follow the instructions for the manual
- install process given at the end of this file.
-
- If you have been using a previous version of Folders, you will be given the
- opportunity to import it into the new Folders.
-
-
- Uninstalling
- An uninstall program is provided to remove Folders from your system. To use
- it, run the program unstall.exe which should be on the Folders program diskette.
-
-
- Getting Started:
- 1. Once the program is installed, open your first folder located in the
- Folders group created during install by double-clicking the folder
- icon.
- 2. You can rename the folder using the Name command under the File
- menu. Be sure and rename it in the program group, too.
- 3. From this folder, or any folder you create, you can make new folders.
- Simply choose New from the File menu. You can create subfolders
- within the current folder or new group-level folders such as this
- first folder.
- 4. Create whatever folders you want and add items to them using the
- Add Item command from the Edit menu. For detail information on each
- command, use either the help menu or read FOLDERS.WRI.
-
-
- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Note that this is a shareware program. As such, you may use it on a trial
- basis for thirty days. After this time, the program should be registered
- if it is continued to be used. The cost is $29 plus $2 shipping/handling
- ($4 for overseas orders). You will receive the latest version of the
- program and a printed manual. The fee is payable to:
-
- Sloop Software
- 6457 Mesedge Lane
- Colorado Springs, CO 80919
-
- Be sure and specify your name, address, name of the program and where
- you obtained the program when registering. Also, specify 3.5" or 5.25"
- disk. US funds only.
-
- For easy ordering, print out the file orderfrm.txt.
-
- You may charge your registered version of this program with VISA,
- MASTERCARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS, by calling the Software Shopper
- order line at (800) 847-0309. Outside the United States, call
- (502) 228-4492 or fax to (502) 228-5121 or mail your order to:
-
- Software Shopper
- The Falsoft Building
- PO Box 385
- Prospect, KY 40059
-
- Registration fees and technical support for registered programs are
- as stated in the author's documentation. Please contact the author
- for technical assistance with this software. Software Shopper
- assumes no technical or legal liability for software purchased
- through the order service. Use the above address for ordering
- Folders only. CEO is available only directly from Sloop Software.
-
- In Europe, contact:
- WindowShare
- 32, rue des Frieres
- 57050 METZ
- France
- Telephone 87 30 85 57
-
- For upgrades or site licenses, order from Sloop Software directly.
-
- Direct any comments to Sloop Software or email to CompuServe 72540,144,
- America Online Sloop Soft or Internet 72540.144@compuserve.com. Customer
- support is available to registered users and to unregistered users during
- their trial period.
-
-
- This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
- works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
- with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
- help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
- ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
- Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
- or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman, id#
- 70007,3536.
-
-
- Files on Disk:
- FOLDERS.EXE - the executable for Folders
- FLDR_MAN.INI - Folders ini file for manual install
- FOLDERS.HLP - Folders help file
- FOLDERS.ICL - icon library included for use
- FOLDERS.REG - registration info
- README.TXT - this file
- FOLDERS.WRI - documentation on folders
- SMUTILS.EXE - utilities program
- UNSTALL.EXE - un-install program
- INSTALL.EXE - Folders install program
- SETUP.INF - used by install program
- METER.DLL - used by install program
- FLD0000.FL0 - empty folder
- ICONDLG.DLL - icon function library
- ORDERFRM.TXT - Folders order form
- LICENSE.TXT - license info
- VENDOR.DOC - shareware vendor information
- FILE_ID.DIZ - program description
- CEOPRESS.TXT - information on CEO:Desktop Manager
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