(Reading this file or WEB Pages of above, please, consider that English is not my primary language. I did my best...)
Overview.
ToScrap is a useful application for copying data to Clipboard without open files containing those data, also it may translate, into memory, several kind of files before copying.
Data copied can be pasted, naturally, following the usual procedure, but ToScrap is very useful for checking, quickly, the contents of files without use specific applications.
ToScrap can also automatically open the Finder's Clipboard window, after copying (or else at any time).
Preferences, for choosing alternative work method.
ToScrap is Macintosh Drag and Drop, Internet Config, Balloon Help and Navigation Manager aware, moreover it's Appearance savvy. It requires, at least System Seven to run.
What's new in 1.4.1 version
Ñ Added Registrations folder.
Ñ Added Support folder.
Ñ Addresses update.
Ñ Code optimized.
Ñ Removed registration form.
Hardware and software requirements.
ToScrap should work on any Macintosh with a minimum of System 7. It's accelerated for PowerPC. If you have the Appearance Manager and/or same the Navigation Manager, they will be taken advantage of.. Some menu items may be disabled if you don't have Internet Config 2.0 installed (only on PowerMac). For using QuickTime¬ you need at least the version 2.5. QuickTime¬ conversion may be affected by presence or absence of some its plug-in.
How to use.
Copy file.
You can copy files by Drag&Drop onto ToScrap desktop icon, by selecting them through "Edit menu" (menu item "Copy") or by dragging their icons on ToScrap Main window.
Notice: If you open ToScrap by dragging files onto its desktop icon, after completing its job it quits.
Keys.
If you hold down option key, while drag or select a file, ToScrap lets you set the preferences, before copying!
If you open ToScrap by double click, but holding down command key, it copies the screen area you want then quits.
How it works.
This is the standard way ToScrap follows for copying:
1) It tries its built-in translators first. If they fail then:
2) It attempts to use QuickTime¬. If QuickTime¬ can't translate the file, or else if it fails, or else if you haven't QuickTime¬, then:
3) It gives you the chance to copy one fork into Clipboard, without use translation.
Preferences.
By means of preferences you may customize ToScrap's job:
1) Jump directly to fork copy,
2) Use only QuickTime¬.
3) Use QuickTime¬ before built-in translators.
4) Show clipboard after copying.
5) Give priority to sounds, copying Movies.
QuickTime¬.
If you try to copy a Movie, ToScrap tells QuickTime¬ to copy it, the result is totally dependent on QuickTime¬.
If you set "Sound priority copying Movies" ToScrap try to copy only soundtracks of Movies, if fails then tells QuickTime¬ to copy the Movie.
Notice: ToScrap tells QuickTime¬ to convert files to standard formats supported by Clipboard ('snd ', 'TEXT', 'PICT'), sometimes QuickTime¬ can't perform a direct conversion towards these formats and return an error. In that case ToScrap asks you for copying one fork but, if you decline, it always tells QuickTime¬ to copy the file as Movie. This is MAGIC!! most probably, if you're trying to copy an image, your image will be, equally well, copied into Clipboard!
Where is XTND?
XTND is a beautiful translation engine. But, at programming level, it's fully unsupported by its creators. ToScrap 1.4.b1 still had XTND support but, simply, XTND didn't work well! An intense job was needful to make it again operative. I thought that not many people own XTND system, contrariwise about all Mac users own QuickTime¬! So, whether a job should be done, this job should be done on QuickTime¬.
When you need XTND you may use ToScrap 1.3.1.
More.
ToScrap can also copy portions of screen: it shows, simply, a cross cursor; you should drag the cross cursor, selecting the area you want to copy, then release the mouse button.
You can reach copy screen feature by using "Copy Screen" menu item ("File" menu) or by using the right Hot Key (see "Keys").
ToScrap always attempts to use temporary memory, copying data into clipboard, but this isn't suitable at any time (never during screen copying). So if you want to copy very large screen area, or else if you've frequently trouble, you should increase ToScrap's memory partition size (through "Get Info╔" from Finder's "File" menu after selecting ToScrap icon).
There's another nice and useful feature: through "Info╔" menu item ("File" menu) you can gather infos about current scrap file and manage some its aspect, specifically you may: clear the Scrap, read the Scrap into memory and put the Scrap on disk.
From "Internet Menu" you can open Internet Config or Internet Control Panel, send me e-mails, visit my web pages or copy my addresses.
ToScrap doesn't annoy you with error alerts but plays the "System's click sound" when copying succeeds or a "wrong" sound if fails. This means that when a "translation system" fails ToScrap plays the "wrong" sound then, if the alternative "translation system" succeeds, it plays the click sound (no sound means low memory).
Acknowledgement:
├...Carla Bidone.
├...Lucilla Guendalina Moliterno.
├...Alessandro Giolitti.
├...Fabrizio Oddone.
├...Jim Stout for his beautiful (but not more used) "Jim's CDEF".
├...A very special thanks, for valuable support, to Alessandro Levi Montalcini.
├...Another very special thanks, for precious suggestions, to Masatsugu Nagata.
├... QuickTime¬ ⌐ Apple Computer, Inc 1991-1999.
Author's note:
My software development group is made up by: me :-/
On the other hand, my beta-tester group is made up by: me :-(
This means that if you find a bug, both developer and beta-tester groups would greatly appreciate your reporting ;-)
And don't forget to register your copy of ToScrap. Remember that a shareware author should be supported. If you don╒t pay for shareware software today, you will pay much more tomorrow for exactly the same features (but enclosed in a 'nice' commercial box).
1.4.0 Fat version. QuickTime¬ conversion. Removed Hot Keys. Preferences. Added HotKey to set preferences before work. Window position saving. Navigation Manager aware. New Trial time term. Removed SpinCursors. Improved desktop icon. Improved Internet menu. Improved Modal Dialog filters. Better alerts. Better error checking. Better error infos. Linked with Internet Config 2.0. Linked with MoreFiles 1.4.9. Linked with Appearance SDK 1.03. Recompiled with Interfaces-Libraries 3.2. Recompiled by using the newest compiler. Leaved out XTND support. Addresses update. All code rewritten.
1.3.1 Fixed a nasty bug occurring on PPC when "XTND Power Enabler" isn't installed. Updated docs.
1.3.0 Built-in TIFF translator. "Claris XTND System" support. Drag Manager support. Hot Key for choosing translators priority. Hot Key for immediate forks copying. Appearance Manager support. Spin Cursor. Linked with Internet Config API 1.4. Linked with more files 1.4.6. Ballon Help. Notification Manager support. Notification sounds. Better memory management. Better error management. Changed e mail address. Changed web page address. Slightly changed desktop icon. Removed custom controls. Lot of minor changes.
1.2.0 All modal dialogs are now movable. Temporary memory usage. Added support for MacPaint files. Added support for 'JFIF' and 'JPEG' files. Added screen copy capability. Added capability to open normally the application by double click. Added Internet Config support. Added capability to open automatically the Finder's clipboard window. Improved registration procedure.
1.1.0 Added support for styled TEXT. Added support for files of type 'sfil'. Added the Scrap management. Added tri-dimensional buttons. Added the registration form feature. Updated e-mail address. Minor changes.
1.0.0 First release.
SHAREWARE.
ToScrap is distributed as SHAREWARE: if you use ToScrap you should pay the author.
Look at the enclosed "Registrations" folder to know how the register.
Pricing.
Single User: US $ 10
Site license: US $ 200
World-Wide license: US $ 1000
Academic Site license: US $ 100
The unregistered version.
After the trial period of one week, the unregistered version of ToScrap is, still, fully operational; however it will always show a reminder and its "about" box when you open it. When you register ToScrap the irritating windows don't appear and the "unregistered" notice will be replaced by the registration information.
Notice: soon after registering, you will receive the serial number via e-mail.
Distribution.
ToScrap is ⌐1995-99 by Rocco Moliterno. It can be freely distributed without my prior permission, without any changes and with its documentation from: online services, BBS, non-profit user groups, people and individuals.
ToScrap can also be included, without my prior permission, without changes and with its documentation, in all CD-ROM or disk shareware collections and in all CD-ROM or Disk magazines (anyway an e-mail or a snail mail would be welcome, as well a copy of the magazine or media would be welcome :-).
ToScrap may not be included in a commercial package without my prior permission.
Disclaimer of Warranty.
This software is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind, implied or expressed. When using it you assume all responsibility for any damages caused, directly or indirectly, by its use. Also registering this software doesn╒t give you the right to require extra services (bug fixing, special assistance, the latest version on disk, and so on): you should pay only because you think the program you╒re using now is worth the money.
