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B R O W S E / 2 (tm)
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Version 1.34
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P R O G R A M D O C U M E N T A T I O N
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Last updated: July, 1991
Introducing Browse/2
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Browse/2 is a Presentation Manager program for viewing files in
ASCII or hexadecimal dump format. It enables you to scroll
forward and backward in a file and to pan long lines
horizontally. You can select all of the file or part of the file
and have it copied to the Presentation Manager clipboard or your
printer. You can also search for specific words or phrases in
the file and see them displayed in context.
Browse/2 never alters the contents of a file. It shares the file
you are browsing with other programs, unless another program
demands exclusive access to the file.
Installing Browse/2
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Copy the file BROWSE2.EXE to any directory on your disk. You may
want to add Browse/2 to the Presentation Manager Start Programs
menu (OS/2 1.1) or a group menu (OS/2 1.2).
To do this, click on the menu window and select the Add command
from the Program menu. Browse/2 does not require any special
parameters or specific working directory.
Starting Browse/2
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You have several ways to start Browse/2. From an OS/2 command
line prompt, type:
BROWSE2 (or) BROWSE2 filename
The Browse/2 signon message uses the logo specifications set with
the Presentation Manager Control Panel. If you have set a time
limit for logo displays, the message will fade out when the time
elapses. If you have not set a time limit or if you have
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suppressed logo displays, click on the Continue button or press
the Enter key to begin operation when the logo appears.
Once Browse/2 is running, you can click the mouse on the Help
menu and select Extended Help, or press the F1 key for complete
instructions.
New Features
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Version 1.3 gives you the ability to view files of any size.
(Older versions were limited to the first 64K of large files.)
This version also introduces support for the Presentation Manager
clipboard. Since Browse/2 does not update the files it displays,
you can copy to the clipboard, but you cannot paste clipboard
data into the file you are viewing. The print feature is also
new to Version 1.3. The Printer Setup item on the Options menu
lets you specify printer control strings and other printing
options. Postscript printers are not supported in this release.
Version 1.2 featured improved scrolling, including faster
operation and ability to view a file while scrolling with the
slider. It also introduced a choice of fonts and font styles and
sizes: system font, Courier, Helvetica, or Times Roman.
Version 1.1 added screen colors based on preferences set with the
Presentation Manager Control Panel. It also added more scrolling
keys: Home and End for beginning and end of line and Ctrl+Home
and Ctrl+End for beginning and end of file.
About Wolf Software Design
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Wolf Software Design is a software consulting firm with extensive
experience in OS/2 development. It provides system design and
program development services, including assistance in porting MS-
DOS and Unix applications to OS/2. The company is a member of the
Independent Computer Consultants Association and the Association
of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
The 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, the 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 member's products. To contact the ASP
Ombudsman, write to 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or
send a CompuServe Mail message to the ASP Ombudsman (70007,3536).
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Registration and Licensing
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Browse/2 is distributed as shareware. If you find Browse/2
useful and continue to use it after a 60 day trial period, you
are required to register it. You will receive a copy of the
current version, plus one free upgrade and notice of future
updates. To register, print the REGISTER.DOC file, fill it out,
and send it with a check or money order for $25 to the address
listed below. (California residents: add appropriate sales tax.)
Please mention the disk format (3 1/2" or 5 1/4") you prefer.
Mail registrations to:
Wolf Software Design
6369 Caminifo Flecha
San Diego, CA 92111
U.S.A.
You may pass a copy of Browse/2 along to your friends, as long as
you give them the complete set of files listed in PACKING.LST.
Please encourage them to register their copy if they find they
can use it.
On-line support for registered users is provided via CompuServe
(ID 72777,1556) and BIX (ID jwolf). Telephone support is
available weekdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific time).
For more information on Browse/2 licenses, please see the file
LICENSE.DOC or SITELIC.DOC. Disk vendors, distributors, computer
clubs and user groups should read the file VENDOR.DOC for
information relating to them. BBS sysops should refer to the
SYSOP.DOC file.
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