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WinEZ 2.0
User's Manual
07-Aug-91
Copyright (c) 1991 New Generation Software
All rights reserved.
For IBM, PC/XT, PC/AT, PS/2 and compatibles
New Generation Software
P.O. Box 890482
Houston, TX 77289
Orders:(800) 964-7638
(713) 283-6760
Fax: (504) 528-3736
CONTENTS
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing and Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using WinEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What you see... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Active Application Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Fast Path Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting WinEZ's Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Starting Other Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General WinEZ Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Licensing and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Public Domain and Shareware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ASP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WinEZ Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
WinEZ Vendor Application Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contents ii
New Generation Software (NGS)
Presents...
W i n E Z 2.0
A Windows 3.0 utility that provides a fast and easy way to:
o Switch to any other active applications directly from the one
you are using.
o Switch directly to the Windows' Program Manager or any other
add-in shell you may be using.
o Start any Program Manager application from within the
application you are using.
o Start any application with WinEZ's enhanced version of the
Program Manager's Run facility.
OVERVIEW
--------
Have you ever found yourself opening up too many Windows applications,
only to find that you get lost searching for that one application you
need? Or have you ever found yourself wanting to quickly start an
application from within the application you are using? Well, New
Generation Software has the solution for you! WinEZ provides one of
the easiest ways to switch between and start applications under Windows.
Once WinEZ is installed and running, it places two new icons on the
title bar of the active application. The left icon or "Fast Path Icon"
allows you to quickly start any application in the Windows' Program
Manager, or be configured to jump directly to the Program Manager (or
any add-in Windows' shell you define). The right icon or "Task Switch
Icon" provides you with a list of all active applications. Similar to
the Windows' Task List, WinEZ goes one step better and provides task
switching without having to use the CTL-ESC or click on the background.
WinEZ also provides an enhanced Run facility that offers you an
easy way to navigate through directories and start applications. It
remembers your last 5 programs executed and the last directory path too.
NEW FEATURES
------------
We at New Generation Software are continually improving WinEZ to meet the
needs of our users. Version 2.0 incorporate many of the suggestions we
have received. Below is a list of new features we are proud to announce:
1. The Fast Path icon (left) can now be tied to:
(a) directly jump to Any add-in Windows Shell (not just Program Mgr)
(b) display a pull down "Power Menu" consisting of your Program
Manager groups. Each group then further expands into the
applications under it. This option is the new WinEZ default.
2. We have further enhanced the "Run dialog" program to include
remembering the last 5 commands entered and the last directory path.
3. We have made registration simple and easy. Order by phone using
a credit card and within minutes you will be up and going.
Page 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS
----------------
WINEZ.DOC Installation and User's Guide
WINEZ.EXE Main program
WINEZRUN.EXE Program called by WinEZ to process the "Run..."
dialog.
WINEZGRP.EXE Program called by WinEZ needed to process the
Program Manager Group files.
REGISTER.EXE Program called by WinEZ to register the program.
FEATURES
--------
WinEZ provides you with one of fastest ways to switch between and
start applications under Windows.
The "Task Switch Icon" (right icon):
■ Switch to any active application directly from your current
window.
There is no need to hunt down that one particular window. From
your current application, WinEZ's Task Switch Icon will
display a menu of all your active applications.
If an application is minimized when you request to switch to it,
WinEZ will restore the application from an icon to a window.
Later, when you switch to another application, using WinEZ, it
will return the application back to the minimized state. WinEZ
may be configured to always minimize applications when switching
to others (See "Setting WinEZ's Options").
■ Start a new application from WinEZ's Run dialog.
WinEZ's enhanced Run facility allows you to start new
applications (DOS or Windows) without having to start the
Windows' File Manager. This dialog allows you to select a file
(program or batch file) to be executed in a manner similar to an
open file dialog. Filters are available to display only certain
types of file extensions (EXE, COM, BAT, PIF) for easy pickings.
You may even enter the name of the program directly.
Best of all, WinEZ's Run facility even remembers the programs
that you ran. Just drop down the list box (ComboBox) and select
the file from its list.
Page 2
The "Fast Path Icon" (left icon):
■ Start an application defined in Windows' Program Manager Groups
using WinEZ's Fast Path Icon.
With WinEZ's Power Menu, you can start any application that
you've defined in the groups of the Program Manager. WinEZ's
Fast Path Icon can be configured for either the Power Menu or
the ability to jump directly to an application when selected.
The Power Menu is a drop down menu with a list of all the group
items of the Program Manager. Each group item has a submenu
that contains all of the applications in that group. So instead
of leaving your current application to activate the Program
Manager, just bring up the Power Menu and "viola!", your group
applications are just a click away.
■ Switch directly to the Program Manager or any add-in Windows shell.
WinEZ's Fast Path Icon also can be configured to allow you to
jump directly to any active application that you define. By
default, WinEZ will jump directly to the Program Manager. When
you click on this icon, WinEZ will bring this application to the
top for you to use (See "Setting WinEZ's Options").
GETTING STARTED
---------------
INSTALLING AND STARTING
-----------------------
WinEZ is easy to install. First, you will need to unzip the
WINEZ.ZIP file into a subdirectory (i.e. C:\WINDOWS). You will
need an unzipping utility, like PKUNZIP, to do this.
Once unzipped, you have two choices to get WinEZ up and running.
1. To allow WinEZ to run automatically every time you start
Windows, you will need to modify the WIN.INI file found in the
Windows subdirectory. By editing the line containing the LOAD
keyword, append the program name WINEZ.EXE.
For example: LOAD=C:\WINDOWS\WINEZ.EXE
The next time you start Windows, WinEZ will be started for you
automatically.
2. If you wish to start WinEZ manually, it would be best to install
WinEZ into a group menu of the Program Manager. Choose 'New'
off the 'File' Menu of the Program Manager (Refer to the
Windows' documentation on how to install programs within a Group
of the Program Manager).
Page 3
REGISTRATION
------------
WinEZ is a shareware product and is available to you, free, for an
evaluation period of thirty days. If you like what you see and
feel that it will be useful, you are encouraged to register with
us. The base registration fee is $29.95.
So what does that give you? Well, by registering WinEZ you will:
■ Receive a registration number that will remove that annoying
About box that appears every time you start WinEZ.
■ Receive information about future releases of WinEZ and other NGS
products.
■ Encourages NGS to continue producing new high quality Windows
utilities.
How do I Register? Well, the quickest way to register is to call
us at 1-800-964-7638 or (713)283-6760. After we take your order
information, you will be given a registration name and number that
you will type in the Registration Dialog Box. Make SURE you type in
both the name and number EXACTLY the way you received the information.
You also may register by sending the Registration Form (found at
the bottom of this document) to NGS by:
■ Sending the form via Fax to: (504) 528-3736
■ Mailing the Form to:
New Generation Software
P.O. Box 890482
Houston, TX 77289
■ Sending the form electronically (E-mail) to NGS on Compuserve:
ID: 70312,127
Page 4
USING WINEZ
-----------
WHAT YOU SEE...
---------------
Once WinEZ is up and running, you will notice two new icons that
have attached themselves next to the system menu icon on the title
bar of the active window. With WinEZ running, most windows that
become the active application will contain these icons.
The left icon represents the Fast Path Icon that can be configured
to bring up the Power Menu or to switch directly to a defined
application. By default, the Fast Path Icon displays the Power
Menu that allows you to quickly start any application defined in the
Windows' Program Manager. See "Setting WinEZ's Options" for more
details on configuring the Fast Path Icon.
The right icon represents the Task Switch Icon which presents
you with a menu of all the active applications currently
running. This will allow you to jump directly to another
application without hunting for it, using the Task Manager, or the
keyboard sequences.
The Task Switch Icon also presents you with the other
facilities of WinEZ. Along with the active applications, other
items in the menu are:
Run... This item is the enhanced Run facility that brings up a
dialog box allowing you to enter an application to
execute or select an application from a list box.
Options... This item displays a dialog box that allows you to
configure WinEZ. This includes the action performed by
the Fast Path Icon and the behavior of the windows when
switching between applications (See "Setting WinEZ's
Options" section for more details).
About... This item brings up WinEZ's About Box dialog.
Exit This item will end WinEZ and remove it from memory.
Note: This item will be unavailable (grayed out) on non
standard windows (i.e. dialog boxes).
Page 5
USING THE TASK SWITCH ICON
--------------------------
When you're ready to switch to another active application, position
the pointer over the Task Switch Icon (that's the right icon
in the title bar). Click and hold mouse button 1. You are
presented with a menu of your active applications (assuming you are
running more than one application) and WinEZ's other features.
Drag the pointer over the application that you want to activate and
release the button. You should now see the application you chose
on top and active.
USING THE FAST PATH ICON
------------------------
By default, the Fast Path Icon is configured for the Power Menu.
This icon can be used to start applications defined in the Windows'
Program Manager. To select an item, press and hold the mouse
button 1 over the icon until the menu appears. Drag the pointer
over the group item in the menu, a submenu will appear, displaying
the applications within that group. Drag the pointer of the
application item then release the mouse button to select and
activate the item.
If the Fast Path Icon is configured to jump to an active
application (i.e. Program Manager), then just click on it with the
mouse and immediately the application defined will be activated.
(i.e. the Program Manager in this case). To change the Fast Path
application, you will need to select the Options... item from
within the Active Applications Icon. There you will be able to
specify the name of any application that is active. This icon should
be used only for applications that are running. If the application
is not running, clicking on this icon will sound a beep.
Page 6
SETTING WINEZ'S OPTIONS
-----------------------
WinEZ may be configured by selecting the Options... item from the
menu under the Active Applications Icon. This is where the
switching behavior can be set and the Fast Path Icon actions can be
configured.
Switching Behavior
------------------
When using WinEZ to switch between applications, WinEZ attempts
to return the application back to its minimized state, if it
was found that way before switching to it. WinEZ also can be
configured to always minimize applications when switching to
other applications. Choose the switching behavior by selecting
the appropriate radio button corresponding to the preferred
option.
■ Default Switching
WinEZ will minimize the application before switching to
another, only if it was minimized when WinEZ switched to
it.
■ Always Minimize on Switch
WinEZ will always minimize the application before
switching to another
Note: WinEZ will only minimize windows that support
being minimized.
Fast Path Icon Action
---------------------
The Fast Path Icon can be configured to perform one of two
functions. Using this icon can jump you directly to a
specified application that is running or bring up WinEZ's Power
Menu. The two options are available for your selection.
Choose the Fast Path function by selecting the appropriate
radio button corresponding to the preferred option.
■ Power Menu
If this option is chosen, then the Power Menu will be
displayed when you click on the Fast Path Icon (See
"Starting Other Applications" on how to use the Power
Menu).
■ Window Titled
If this option is chosen, then the application specified
in the entry field will be activated when the Fast Path
Icon is pressed. To specify the application you wish to
switch to, enter the text found in the title bar of that
application.
Page 7
STARTING OTHER APPLICATIONS
---------------------------
WinEZ provides the facility to start new applications without
leaving the current window. There are two facilities to do this.
The Run facility is available from the menu of the Task Switch
Icon. The Power Menu facility is available from the Fast Path Icon
only if it has been configured to do so in WinEZ's Options dialog.
Power Menu
----------
This facility is available when the Fast Path Icon is
configured for the Power Menu (See "Setting WinEZ's Options").
The Power Menu displays a list of all the groups defined in the
Program Manager. Each group item, when selected, will display
a submenu of all the applications defined in that group.
To start an application from a Program Manager group, you will
need to press and hold (button 1) the pointer over the Fast
Path Icon, then drag the pointer over the target group name. A
submenu will appear, then you should drag the pointer over the
application that you want to start. Release the mouse button
and the application will begin to execute.
By using the Power Menu, you will no longer have to search for the
Program Manager to start another program.
Run facility
------------
When selected from the Active Applications Menu ("Run..."), a
dialog box will appear that will allow you to enter the name of
a program to be started. The full path name is required if the
file is not in the current directory displayed.
Included in this dialog is a listbox that contains files found
in the current directory. This dialog is similar to an Open
File dialog usually found in many Windows applications. You
change directories or drives by selecting the appropriate items
in the directories listbox.
A filter is available to allow certain filetypes to be included
in the listbox. Current filters include: EXE, COM, PIF, BAT,
and all files. These can be used to quickly locate the file
that needs to be executed.
An additional feature of the Run dialog is its ability to keep
a list of the last five programs that have been started through
this facility. To recall the name of a previous entry, push
the button to the right of the entry field to drop down the
listbox containing the last programs executed. Select the
program name you want and then select the Run button.
Page 8
GENERAL WINEZ NOTES
-------------------
■ Menus may not be created under low memory conditions.
■ WinEZ creates two files during execution. These files will be
placed in your Windows subdirectory.
WINEZ.INI File created by WinEZ to save its option
settings.
WINEZ.DAT File created by WinEZ that contains data from the
Program Manager for the Power Menu. This file
should not be edited.
■ To make the dragging of the mouse more responsive when using the
Power Menu, add the following lines to the WIN.INI file (under the
[Windows] heading) found in your Windows subdirectory:
MenuShowDelay=0
MenuHideDelay=0
■ WinEZ return codes from the Run dialog box or Power Menu:
RC MEANING
-- -------
0 Out of memory
2 File not found
3 Path not found
11 Invalid .EXE file
14 Unknown .EXE type
Page 9
LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION
--------------------------
WinEZ is copyright and has been released for distribution as
SHAREWARE. Please note that a great deal of effort and time has
been invested in the development of this program. You are granted
a license to try WinEZ for a reasonable trial period without risk.
If, after this time, you find this program useful and intend to use
it, you are expected to register. The base registration fee is
$29.95.
You will find a registration form at the end of this user's manual
that outlines the procedures for registering your copy of the
program. Please keep in mind that NGS must have a registration
form on file for you before any product support can be offered.
Operators of electronic bulletin boards (Sysops) are encouraged to
post WinEZ for downloading by their users.
WinEZ may be uploaded to and downloaded from commercial systems
such as CompuServe, the Source, and BIX. The only charge paid by
the subscriber is for on-line time and there is no charge for the
program. Those copying, sharing, or electronically transmitting
the program are required not to delete or modify the copyright
notice and restrictive notices from the program or documentation;
anyone doing so will be treated as a contributory copyright
violator.
If you are passing this program on to others, uploading it to a
bulletin board system, or including it in a user's group library,
do not separate the files contained in the distribution archive -
pass the entire archive on to the intended party. This ensures
that those who receive the program will have all the correct
configuration utilities and documentation necessary to get WinEZ up
and running quickly. A listing of the files you should have and a
description of each is listed in a previous section of this
document.
The WinEZ documentation may not be modified by users. The program
may not be separated from the documentation when distributed.
Printed or Photocopies ("Xeroxed") copies of the WinEZ
documentation (i.e., this manual) may not be distributed or sold
without the written permission of the New Generation Software.
No other person other than NGS, may accept payment or royalties for
this program.
This license to use WinEZ does NOT include the right to distribute
or sell WinEZ. Distribution terms are detailed on the next page.
Page 10
PUBLIC DOMAIN AND SHAREWARE
---------------------------
Distributors of "public domain" or user-supported software
libraries must obtain written permission to distribute copies of
WinEZ. No one may use WinEZ as a promotion for any commercial
venture or as an enticement for the user to pay for any program,
product, or service unless they have received the express written
permission of NGS.
In order to distribute WinEZ, a dealer or disk vendor must comply
with the following conditions:
1. You must obtain written permission from NGS to distribute WinEZ.
Please use the vendor application supplied near the end of this
user manual. If you receive no reply, write again: Silence does
NOT constitute permission, and you may not distribute "pending"
receipt of permission.
2. A maximum disk fee as set by NGS in the vendor contract must not
be exceeded. WinEZ may not be included on any disk sold for
more than this maximum. Major CD-ROM or optical disk libraries
are exempt from this restriction, provided that they have NGS's
permission to distribute WinEZ.
3. Vendors may not modify or delete ANY files on the disk. Vendors
may add a "GO" program, or a reasonable number of small text
files designed to assist or provide a service to the user, but
these added files must be easily identifiable and end-users must
be allowed to delete the added files.
4. Vendors must make a reasonable effort to distribute only the
most recent versions of WinEZ. All vendors who have requested
and received written permission to distribute WinEZ will receive
new MAJOR releases as they are issued.
5. All disk vendors must comply with any and all vendor guidelines
vendor requirements set forth by the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP); for more information about ASP, contact
its chairman, Jim Button, at Buttonware in Seattle. Violation
of any ASP guideline or requirement automatically revokes
permission to distribute WinEZ.
Until formal requirements are adopted by the ASP, you must comply
with the following guidelines: Vendors must make an attempt to
educate users on the nature of Shareware. Catalogs,
advertisements, order forms, and all disks sold should contain
ASP-approved or recommended wording describing the nature of
shareware, and should explicitly state that no part of disk sale
revenues are paid to the programs' authors. When vendor catalogs
or advertisements carry both Shareware and PD programs, the
Shareware programs must be differentiated from the public domain
programs in some way (in the description, with an asterisk, by
listing the registration fee, etc.).
Page 11
ASP
---
WinEZ is a Shareware program conforming to standards as established
by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) located at 325
118th Ave. S.E., Suite 200, Belleview, WA 98005.
TRADEMARKS
----------
The following trademarks and service marks appear in this product:
Microsoft(R) and Windows(TM) are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
PKUNZIP(R) is a registered trademark of PKWARE, Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY
----------------
THIS PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT
TO DEFECTS IN THE PROGRAM OR DOCUMENTATION. NEW GENERATION
SOFTWARE ASSUMES NO RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE
PROGRAM. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE
COST OF ANY LOSS OF PROFIT OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS STATEMENT SHALL BE
CONSTRUED, INTERPRETED, AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS.
Page 12
WinEZ Registration Form
-----------------------
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ St:______ Zip:___________
Phone: (______)_________________ Country:_______________________
Registration Fee(s) ______ @ $29.95 each: _______.____
The $29.95 registration fee for WinEZ 2.0 includes a
Registration number and a mailed invoice. It is assumed
you will download WinEZ 2.0 from a BBS. If you do not
have access to a BBS, we can send out a diskette and
printed documentation for an additional $5.00.
Add $5.00 shipping and handling to send out a _______.____
diskette and documentation
(specify Diskette Size ____5.25" ____3.5")
Texas Residents add 8% sales tax: _______.____
Total: _______.____
Please enclose a check payable to New Generation Software. You may
also use your Visa or MasterCard. For credit cards, please enter the
information below:
Card #: __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Expiration date: ____/____
Signature: _________________________________________
Where did you get your copy of WinEZ? ________________________________
Send to: New Generation Software
P.O. Box 890482
Houston, TX. 77289
or call: Orders:(800) 964-7638
(713) 283-6760
Fax: (504) 528-3736
or send to us via Compuserve (70312,127)
(Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for Mail, Fax, and Compuserve orders)
WinEZ Vendor Application Form
-----------------------------
Company Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________
Contact: _________________________________________________________
What price are you planning to charge for WinEZ? ______________________
Would you like to receive major upgrades as they become available? ____
I certify that the above named company is a legitimate shareware disk
vendor, and that the above named company will adhere to the policies
set forth in the "Public Domain and Shareware Libraries" section of the
WinEZ User Manual.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
NOTE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE DEALERS:
In order that We can verify that you are a legitimate shareware vendor,
We request that you include a copy of your product catalog with this
application, along with a blank diskette and mailer. Once you have
been approved, you will receive written permission from NGS to
include WinEZ in your library for distribution. Additionally, you
will receive your diskette back containing the latest WinEZ release.
We are also requesting that you send us revisions of your catalog as they
are published. The main reason behind this is that a mailing list of
active vendors will be maintained. Our continued receipt of your
catalog will both enable us to verify that you have the most recent
WinEZ release (within reason), as well as know that your business is
still active.
When major revisions are made to the program, We will send you the
latest upgrade such that your library is kept up to date.
Send this application to:
New Generation Software
P.O. Box 890482
Houston, TX. 77289