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/* HKLaunch v2.3 - Replacement for using the STARTUP folder or the */
/* for OS/2 STARTUP.CMD file. Allows to start applications with */
/* dependencies to other applications or to day and */
/* time. It is also possible to send keystrokes to the */
/* started applications. */
/* */
/* Copyright 1995 by H. Kiesbauer, 4U - Software */
/* */
/* README.TXT file */
/******************************************************************************/
1. CONTENTS
This package must contain the following files:
FILE_ID.DIZ BBS description file
README.TXT this file
HKLaunch.EXE executable file
HKLaunch.ICO icon file
HKLaunch.HLP help file, can also be viewed by VIEW.EXE
HKRXTOOL.DLL utility DLL library
It may also contain
VROBJ.DLL Watcom VX-REXX runtime DLL library which is needed to
run the application
must be version 2.1b or higher
If it is not contained, you can find it in our product "HKFaxPbk", HKFAXPBK.ZIP
file or in Compuserve ( GO WATCOM ) or many mailboxes.
2. OPERATING SYSTEM AND REQUIREMENTS
This application needs OS/2 Version 2.0 or higher. It needs 200 KByte disk
storege space without VROBJ.DLL. VROBJ.DLL needs 900 KBytes.
3. INSTALLATION
This package needs no specific installation, just copy the *.EXE and *.HLP
files to directory you choose and make sure that the *.DLL files are in the
same directory or in a directory which is named in your LIBPATH statement.
The system will generate a *.INI file at the first activation. This file
should be in the same directory as the *.EXE file.
You can use the *.ICO file for generating a desktop icon to start the appli-
cation.
If you want to start HKLaunch at system setup, which is the preferrable use,
generate a program icon in the STARTUP folder and enter the path where you
placed HKLaunch as the working directory. Enter also "/S" as program para-
meter if you wish that HKLaunch starts immediately launching your appli-
cations and shall close if finished. Use "/s" to let HKLaunch and its window
stay open.
4. WHAT IS NEW IN THIS VERSION
Keystrokes can be sent to DOS and OS/2 windows or full screen session via the
clipboard.
Not only executable programs can be started, but also any workplace object can
be opened. You only have to give its OBJECT-ID or file name as program name.
5. LIMITATIONS
If not registered, the package handles all defined applications, but only
starts 2 of the apllications without and 2 with dependencies. This should be
sufficient to let you test the functionality and the performance.
6. REGISTRATION
The package contains a menu entry which lets you perform all neccessary
registration steps. The registration fee is $ 20,-- ( or CHF 25,--) and
is valid for all subsequent versions unless otherwise stated. Please use
COMPUSERVE's registration service for your convenience and mine ( GO SWREG,
the registration ID is 4852.
7. VERSION HISTORY
1.0 - 23.02.1995 Initial release
1.01 - 03.03.1995 Maintenance release, some bugfixes
1.02 - 05.03.1995 access to HKLAUNCH.INI with more efficient routines
1.05 - 10.03.1995 speed up the test for former runned applications, bugfixes
2.0 - 21.03.1995 Keystrokes to DOS and OS/2 window/full screen sessions
Opening of any workplace object, not only executables
2.1 - 11.06.1995 During keystroke transmission to a started program the
priority of the coooresponding thread is raised
Bug fixed at application delete/change which could lead to
a corrupted INI file
2.2 - 25.06.1995 another bug fixed in conjunction with application add/delete
field "Working Directory" can be better changed now
HKRXTOOL.DLL has been changed to allow for more application types
2.3 - 23.12.1995 bug fix: working directories on other drives allowed
8. KEYSTROKES AND CAPTION FOR SOME APPLICATIONS
Please note that you must separate the keystrokes by "!!" if a keystroke
sequence opens a new client window or a submenu in order to ensure that
the next keystrokes are sent to the new window or submenu.
Note that the caption must contain the caption and eventually the window
list title of the application. Please use always the "List" pushbutton to
obtain these values, as some applications display not these values on their
windows ( an example for this is FaxWorks!). Please note that there are
applications which do not have a caption, but only a window list title. In
such a case, the application caption field must start with !!.
If you want to send keystrokes to a DOS or OS/2 window or full screen session,
this can only be done via the clipboard. If you use a national (non-english)
version of OS/2 you must give the letter for the "Paste" function of the system
menu at the beginning of the keystrokes, separated by !!.
FaxWorks - To start FaxWorks with the "Recieve All" option set:
Caption : FaxWorks for OS/2!!FaxWorks Fax Window
Keystrokes: {Alt}F!!RA
Soundblaster - To start the mixer in order to reset the sound values
Program : CTMIXER.EXE
Caption : Creative Mixer
Keystrokes: {F10}!!x{Down}{Down}{Down}{Down}{Down}{Enter}{Alt}{F4}
/************** END OF README.TXT for HKFaxPbk *******************************/