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- ToDoWin - version 1.02
- ======================
-
- About ToDoWin:
- =============
-
- ToDoWin is a simple To-Do manager for Windows 3.1. It was
- specifically designed to be easy to use, and not overloaded with
- features that might not be required by most people.
-
- The basic concept of ToDoWin is that, when you run the
- program, you're presented with an itemized list of things to do, or
- other memos, sorted by date and priority. The items at the top of the
- list are due today (or are overdue), while items towards the bottom of
- the list are due later.
-
- Adding new items, or modifying items, becomes a very quick and
- easy process, with most functions available with simple keystrokes,
- rather then relying on a mouse like many other utilities. You can add
- a simple memo while talking on the phone, for example, without taking
- your hands off the keyboard, and without having to traverse through
- seemingly endless menus to accomplish the goal.
-
- If you leave the program maximized on the screen (it takes
- about a quarter of the screen at standard VGA resolution), you can
- have an at-a-glance overview of your planned tasks. In addition, you
- can select some, or all, of your items to be printed in a
- checklist-like format, allowing you access to your To Do list while
- you're on the road, and the ability to check off items as they're
- completed.
-
- ToDoWin allows you to use as many different database files as
- you wish. You can maintain separate work and personal lists, for
- example. Or, a department manager can maintain a list for each
- employee, adding items where required, and being able to provide each
- employee with a personalized, and itemized, list of things to be
- performed.
-
-
- Installing ToDoWin:
- ==================
-
- Copy TODOWIN.EXE and TODOWIN.HLP to any convenient directory.
- If you do not specify a full path for your Program Manager icon, then
- the files will have to be in a directory somewhere along your PATH.
- You will require the COMMDLG.DLL file to be present in the
- SYSTEM directory of your Windows installation. If you're running
- version 3.1 (or later) of Windows, then you already have this file.
- Any database files that ToDoWin creates will be in the same
- directory as TODOWIN.EXE by default, though you can easily specify a
- different location. ToDoWin will also create a TODOWIN.INI file,
- which will automatically go into your Windows directory. On occasion,
- ToDoWin may also create a temporary file called TODOWIN.$$$. ToDoWin
- will automatically handle creation and deletion of this file.
-
-
- Registration:
- ============
-
- ToDoWin is Copyright (c) 1992 by:
-
- Brad P. Smith
- R.R. #2 - 777 Crozier Rd.
- Oxford Mills, Ontario, Canada
- K0G 1S0
-
- This program is being released as "ShareWare". Try it out for
- a while. If you decide you want to use it on a regular basis, then
- you should pay for it. A "donation" of US$25 is suggested (see
- below). Free duplication and sharing of this program is permitted and
- encouraged. There is to be no fee to be charged for distribution of
- the program, other than those specifically related to duplication
- costs, or BBS service fees.
-
- When you register ToDoWin, you encourage the author to
- continue to enhance the program, and to continue to work on new
- utilities. In addition, registered users who so request will get the
- full source code to ToDoWin (specify disk size required). Beginning
- Windows programmers may find some of the techniques used to be
- educational.
-
- To register, and obtain the source code, mail a money order
- (preferably, though US or Canadian cheque will suffice) to the author
- at the above address. Specify if you'd like the source code, and
- don't forget to specify the disk size you'd like. Other distribution
- methods may be available; contact the author for details. Note that
- the source code is not included as part of the ShareWare package, and
- is not to be distributed publicly in any form without the specific
- permission of the author.
-
- Regardless of whether you do pay for it or not, the author
- would like to hear your comments or suggestions about this program,
- and would especially like to hear any bug reports. Simply send your
- comments to the above address, or contact the author on BIX at
- 'B.P.Smith', or via Internet at 'B.P.Smith@BIX.com'.
-
-
- Version 1.02 Changes (19 Oct. '92):
- ==================================
-
- - Starting with version 1.02, ToDoWin will run on Windows version 3.1 or
- later *only*. It was becoming too difficult to maintain reliable
- operation under version 3.1 and 3.0, and the increased testing time was
- becoming a pain.
-
- - A very silly bug crept in that caused any attempt at printing to fail.
- I managed to track the problem to a Windows 3.1 SDK problem with the
- EndPage() function. I'm still not clear as to whether this is a bug in
- the SDK, or a documentation error. No matter, I switched back to the
- 3.0 Escape() function, which works.
-
- - Some very minor interface and printing changes were made, but nothing
- significant.
-
-
- Version 1.01 Changes (31 July '92):
- ==================================
-
- - A pop-up calendar for quicker date selection/entry.
-
- - During date entry in the Edit dialog, if you do not enter a year,
- the current year is assumed when the date is validated.
-
- - Whenever you make a change to the database, it's automatically
- saved on exit from the Edit dialog. While the File/Save menu item
- remains, it's fairly redundant now.
-
- - **NOTE**: This version was compiled using the new version 7.0 of
- the Microsoft C Compiler. One notable change is that they changed
- the functionality of the date functions. The end effect is that,
- when you read in a database saved with the previous version of
- ToDoWin, seventy years will be subtracted from all your dates. This
- is easily remedied by editing each ToDo item, and correcting the
- year. I apologize for this inconvenience.
-
- - COMMDLG.DLL is no longer supplied in the ZIP. By now, most people
- should have this file, either by upgrading to Windows 3.1 or
- obtaining the file from another program (including ToDoWin version
- 1.0).
-
-
- Planned Enhancements:
- ====================
-
- Following are some of the planned enhancements for a future
- version of ToDoWin. If you have any suggested additions to the list,
- I'd like to hear about them.
-
- - Customization of the various color settings and fonts.
-
- - DDE and/or OLE linking to other packages, like Word for Windows,
- Excel, etc.
-
- - A variety of printed report formats.
-
- - Clipboard support for the Edit screen.
-
- - Multiple date selection, allowing "fuzzy" dates to be used (ie.
- every Friday, the first of each month, etc).
-
- - Filters for viewing only ToDo items in a specific date range or
- calendar month.
-
- - Addition of the element of "time" to ToDo items, and the addition
- of fairly simple scheduling functions, possibly including a pop-up
- alarm of an impending timed item (such as a meeting).
-
- - Look for a version of ToDoWin for Windows NT by the end of 1992.
-
-
- Credits:
- =======
-
- A lot of credit for the finished design of ToDoWin goes to
- the team of beta testers on BIX. Without the help of these folks,
- ToDoWin would not have nearly as many features, but probably a few
- bugs. Tremendous thanks to the following BIXen:
-
- pgm mfsargent amocksfield joeskora pwalker
- johngm jmalloy nscott blaszczak dhudes
- ceichert mkropp wheelock
-
-