DiaLog COPYRIGHT (c) 1992-1993 WOLFGANG JOHN ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF, THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM, ITS APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENTNESS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM IS ASSUMED BY THE USER. IN NO EVENT WILL WOLFGANG JOHN OR HIS EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF WOLFGANG JOHN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS DISCLAIMER SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY VERBAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENT TO THE CONTRARY. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS YOU MUST CEASE AND DESIST USING THIS PROGRAM.
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OVERVIEW:
This program offers the following main features:
Tone or Pulse and manual dialing.
It provides 2 address books for dialing and logging.
It can serve as a stand-alone address book (2 books).
It prints envelopes on LaserJet.
Logging and most other features functional both with or without a modem.
It can dial special Tone-Dial services that require additional numbers and/or digits.
It can auto-redial busy numbers.
It accepts non-numeric-character phone numbers ( 1-800-Egg-Head ).
It provides quick conversion of non-numeric numbers directly from the keyboard.
It makes it easy to set the system time while calling your local time operator.
It functions as a stop watch.
Phone logs may contain job codes.
Phone logs may be viewed, printed and saved to another file.
It offers password protection.
It provides a quick notepad.
You may create your own Help files.
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How to install DiaLog on your hard disk:
DiaLog will install itself on your hard disk in the default directory c:\DiaLog or in a directory of your choice. It will also optionally create a program group window with icons for executing DiaLog.
This program will not effect any other program or directory on your system. No modifications will be made to any of the files such as AutoExec.Bat, Config.Sys, Win.Ini, or any others.
DiaLog requires the library file 'VBRUN200.DLL' to reside in your Windows directory, or a directory in your PATH. It is available on CompuServe in the WinADV forum as 'VBRUN2.ZIP'.
The following files make up the DiaLog installation package and should all reside together in the same directory for the installation to succeed:
(Pleas note DiaLog files start with 'Dial' for easy identification.)
Install.Exe The installation program
Install.In$ Part of the installation program
DialLog.Exe The DiaLog program
DialHelp.Hlp The DiaLog help file
DialRgst.Txt Registration form to register DiaLog
DialRead.Txt This file
MyHelp.Hlp A sample help file
- Installation -
The installation procedure assumes you have created an Installation disk from the FoneW.Exe file. To obtain the installation diskette type:
FoneW a:\ or FoneW b:\
This will create the installation diskette on drive a: or b:, assuming you are in the directory where FoneW.Exe is located. Label it as: 'DiaLog for Windows Installation Disk'.
1. From the Windows Program Manager Menu select: <File> <Run ..>
2. Enter the path where your installation disk resides and add the installation program name. ( a:\Install or b:\Install )
3. The installation program will suggest c:\DiaLog as the directory for the DiaLog program. You may change the disk identifier and the directory name. However, do NOT add another level of sub directory, unless the sub directory exists. If you have a previous version of DiaLog already installed, just let "Install" install it on top of it.
4. The installation program will ask you if you want to create a program group window. You should answer 'yes', because you can always ask windows to move or delete it later. This provides you with ready-to-run icons. (See 'Deleting DiaLog from your system' later in this document.) If you already have a previous version of DiaLog with icons, then you should answer no, or you will have two sets of icons. (You can always delete one set.)
5. You are told the program has been successfully installed.
You are now ready to execute DiaLog. Simply double click on the DiaLog icon. DiaLog contains extensive help information. (Don't forget, VBRUN200.DLL must be in your Windows directory, or any other directory that is in your PATH.
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DiaLog Version Changes:
- Version 2.11 5-31-93 -
1. Some combinations of modem and computer created a speed problem which caused the auto-redial-on-busy feature not to work properly.
2. Changed the DialRead.txt file to work with the Help system. It is now named DialRead.Hlp. You should delete any old DialRead.Txt file.
3. Added ability to keep the minimized DiaLog icon "On Top". See "KeepOnTop" in the Main Help feature of DiaLog.
- Version 2.1 5-12-93
1. Added auto-redial capability.
- Version 2.01 3-22-93
1. Fixed bug with Jobcode logging.
2. Fixed bug which effected only users who let version 2.0 change their version 1.14 address books, and who had no entry for "State". The bug occured when printing an envelope for an address without state.
- Version 2.00 2-10-93
1. Re-compiled with VB version 2.0 - Requires VBRUN200.DLL.
2. Fixed minor bugs.
3. Changed the way the help files display on the screen.
4. Users may now create their own Help files.
5. Address book entries for "State" may now be up to 20 characters.
6. Address books and Help files are compatible with the DOS version of DiaLog.
7. The DiaLog execution file has been renamed to DialLog.exe. There has been at least one reported problem with the single "L" version.
8. There may now be consecutive entries in the address books for the same person with different phone numbers. They may be accessed from the front panel by pressing <Prev> or <Next>.
9. The registration form is now available from the main DiaLog help menu.
10. The address books may now be printed out.
- Version 1.14 6-23-92
1. Windows 3.1 had problems closing DiaLog via the Program Manager if DiaLog had executed the help file. Windows reported General Protection Fault. Closing DiaLog directly caused no such error. Got around the erroneous error reporting by deleting the unloading of the Help form before closing DiaLog.
- Version 1.13 6-18-92
1. Made Log Title processor check for max characters.
2. Do not allow logging mode change while logfile present.
3. Added pulse dialing.
4. Added notepad.
- Version 1.12 5-30-92 -
1. Fixed problem in help processor by changing pointer from Integer to Long.
- Version 1.11 5-27-92
1. Changed logging scheme to text format to allow editing of file.
2. Provided normal and extended logging.
3. Let operator determine title for log output.
4. Added optional "Timer-Running" beep.
- Version 1.10 5-20-92 -
1. Added envelope printing.
2. Added password protection.
3. Program now loads minimized (icon).
- Version 1.01 5-7-92 -
1. Clear "Special Features" flag when number is entered from keyboard.
- Version 1.0 4-9-92 - *** uploaded as Fonelg.exe ***
Original program.
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Deleting DiaLog from your system:
Use Windows to delete each item in the DiaLog program group by selecting the icon and then selecting <Delete> from the Program Manager <File> menu.
After all icons have been deleted, delete the program group in the same way.
If you do NOT also have DiaLog for DOS installed in the same directory, delete all files in the DiaLog directory, and finally the DiaLog directory itself.
If DiaLog for DOS also resides in the same directory and you want to keep it, only delete the following files:
DialLog.exe
DialHelp.hlp
DialRead.hlp
DialRgst.txt
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DiaLog TO OTHERS:
There are two ways you are permitted to pass the DiaLog program to other people. One way is by simply passing on the compressed file (FoneW.Exe) and the preferred way is by executing FoneW.Exe to a diskette, which copies the following files to a single disk (All the files listed MUST be included WITHOUT modification.) Name that disk 'DiaLog Installation':
Install.Exe The DiaLog Installation program
Install.In$ Part of the installation system
DialLog.Exe The DiaLog program
DialHelp.Hlp The DiaLog Help File
DialRead.Txt An info file to be read before installation
DialRgst.Txt A registration form to register DiaLog
You may optionally include the file VBRUN200.DLL.
NO OTHER FILES MAY BE INCLUDED ON THAT DISK.
Anyone wishing to charge a fee for distributing DiaLog to others, must have been recognized by the ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals), otherwise the distributor is guilty of copyright violation.
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THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT:
Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by authors through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk vendors, and copies passed among friends and acquaintances. It is commercial software which you are allowed to try before you pay for it. This makes Shareware the ultimate in money back guarantees.
With Shareware you get to try a program for a reasonable limited time (30-45 days), without spending any money other than perhaps for downloading from a bulletin board or paying a Shareware distributor a small fee for his disk. You are able to use the software on your own computer, in your own work environment. If you decide the program is not for you, you remove it from your computer and erase all copies, including the data files. If you do decide to keep it, then - and only then - do you pay for it.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. Shareware is produced by accomplished programmers, just like retail software. There is good and bad Shareware, just as there is good and bad retail software. The primary difference between Shareware and retail software is that with Shareware you know if it's good or bad before you pay for it.
The Shareware system and the continued availability of quality Shareware products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the Shareware you keep. The registration fees you pay allow Shareware producers to support and continue to develop their products. Please show your support for Shareware by registering those programs you actually keep and use and by passing them on to others. Shareware is kept alive by your support!
