** PLEASE BE SURE TO READ WHATSNEW.TXT AND THE ON-LINE HELP FOR FULL DETAILS **
MidWavi Pro (so called because it can play Mid, Wav and Avi files - MPEG too - *.mpg, *.dat, *.mp2 & *.mp3) is a full 32 bit multimedia program (Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4 only) capable of playing audio CD's and sound files as well as displaying video (*.avi and MPEG *.mpg & *.dat) and various graphic files (*.bmp, *.fif, *.ico, *.jpg, *.wmf).
MidWavi Pro requires one or two external libraries for some of its functionality but because these must sit in the same directory as MidWavi Pro, it is very easy to install/remove (please read Install.Txt).
For your protection, the MidWavi Pro download ZIP file is protected with AV (Authenticity Verification) codes. Whilst there should never be a problem with a ZIP downloaded directly from the MidWavi Pro web site (www.tsimpson.demon.co.uk), if ever you receive an error message when unzipping, do not use the file.
Also, when unzipping, any file names that do not have -AV at the end will not have come from TSoft Ltd.
This version requires only two external libraries (DECO_32.DLL and MPEGDLL.DLL ) and is thus very easy to install/uninstall.
To INSTALL MidWavi Pro, run the SETUP.EXE program and follow the prompts.
As of version 2.58 on, this process is fully automated by the installation routine (Setup.Exe), but you should read Install.Txt for additional information regarding uninstalling and exactly what has been placed onto your system.
All of the above files will be installed into your MidWavi Pro sub directory and if you didn't stipulate one, the default location is:
"Program Files\TSoft Ltd\MidWavi Pro\".
Although not actually vital, it is recommended that you keep REGISTER.EXE (its only about 126K) in your MidWavi Pro directory for registration and future upgrade registrations.
It should be pointed out that REGISTER.EXE is never actually used at all by MidWavi Pro, but MidWavi Pro expects it to be present if you take the "Register MidWavi Pro" option on the Help menu.
If you remove REGISTER.EXE, the worst that will happen is that MidWavi Pro will report that it cannot find it! In this case, you will either have to copy it back (from the original zip file) into the MidWavi Pro directory, or, run it yourself from where-ever.
Apart from an automatic "TSoft Ltd" Registry entry, only the above files are required, and NOTHING else is sprayed all over your system!
An extremely powerful search option is available to you for finding sound, video and graphic files (including searching CD drives and mapped network drives). See WharsNew.txt and on-line Help for details.
Coupled to the search option are Play and Display Lists that preserve your selections and can be saved and loaded back in for future use (see the "MidWavi Pro Play Lists.Txt" file or on-line Help for full details). A Registered version is required to actually "play" a Play/Display List.
The audio CD player can be programmed to play up to thirty tracks in a variety of ways, and up to 99 tracks can be played in all. You can also cue (position) a track to within one second of your desired play time.
MidWavi Pro assumes you have a working sound card and CD drive (MidWavi Pro will not run at all if no CD drive is detected) and is suitable only for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.
In addition, MidWavi Pro will not run if it detects that Windows 95/98/NT 4 has been set-up to use 'Large Fonts'. If this is the case, and you wish to run MidWavi Pro, you must go to 'Display Properties' then the 'Settings' tab and change the 'Font Size' setting from 'Large Fonts' to 'Small Fonts'.
(Hint: the quickest way to get to the 'Display Properties' window is to single right mouse click ON THE DESKTOP and take the 'Properties' option).
Not all sound and video files are created equal (particularly AVI files) so if any problems are experienced, try running the same file with the Media Player provided with Windows 95/98/NT 4 - if the problem persists, you may have found a rouge file!
It is strongly recommended that you turn "Auto insert notification"/"Auto Play" OFF. This will prevent the CD player supplied with Windows 95/98/NT 4 from starting up every time you insert an audio CD (for details on how to achieve this see on-line Help)
Only one instance of MidWavi Pro can be run (indeed, if MidWavi Pro detects itself, or another program is already using the CD drive when MidWavi Pro is launched, the most recently launched copy of MidWavi Pro will offer a message, then close down).
Currently, supported video format is AVI and MPEG *.mpg & *.dat (Window 98/95 if an MPEG layer is present - see the FAQ text file for more detail), sound files MID, MPEG (*.mp2 & *.mp3) and WAV and graphic files of type BMP, FIF, ICO, JPG and WMF.
MidWavi Pro is freely distributable Shareware (see more below for registration details).
1. No full disk ("Search Drive" option) searching for FIF and MPEG files (but you can select from a directory)...all other types may be searched for using the powerful "Search Drive" option - see On-Line Help.
2. UNREGISTERED versions will only Print graphics at their original size (but you can do a screen preview).
3. Whilst you can build and save Play Lists and Display Lists, you cannot actually "play" them.
No other restrictions (its virtually a full version).
MidWavi Pro costs ú20.00 (twenty pounds) or $35.00 (thirty five dollars) to fully register.
See on-line Help under "Registration details" for details on ordering MidWavi Pro using your credit card etc..
MidWavi Pro is deemed to be an "electronic" sale in as much as you already have the software (and can download the latest version at any time from the web site (www.tsimpson.demon.co.uk).
This saves on distribution costs and helps to keep the price down.
For this reason, it is essential that you have an email address, as this is the only way that you can receive your Registration Keys.
TSoft Ltd (Terry Simpson) can be contacted direct at:
email: terry@tsimpson.demon.co.uk
web site: www.tsimpson.demon.co.uk
Tel & Fax: +44 (0)1933-355629
*** See on-line Help under "Registration details" for details on ordering MidWavi Pro using your credit card ***
You will then receive email containing your Registration Keys and details on how to personalise your own copy of MidWavi Pro (and if applicable, you can download the very latest version from the MidWavi Pro Web Site at www.tsimpson.demon.co.uk).
Upgrades are planned for MidWavi Pro, and as a registered user, you will be entitled to preferential prices on any future version(s) as well as free upgrades.
MidWavi/MidWavi Pro Product History:
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Ver 2.10 Initial release to public.
Ver 2.11 Fixed bug caused by last minute change to disk search option.
Ver 2.12 New feature called 'sub selection' added - see 'WhatsNew.Txt'.
Ver 2.13 Not released.
Ver 2.14 The 'Sub Selection' feature introduced in version 2.12 has been much enhanced
(see 'WhatsNew.Txt').
The Next/Previous/Pause buttons now work properly in sound mode.
MidWavi no longer runs if it detects that Windows 95/98/NT 4 is set-up to use 'Large Fonts' (my thanks to John Pettitt for finding the font problem...also long over-due thanks are due to John for his suggestions and algorithm for the random play aspects of the audio CD player...thanks again John).
(See on-line help ('What is MidWavi') for more information on 'Large Fonts').
If you cannot run MidWavi, you can always examine its help file by double clicking on MidWavi.Hlp in Explorer.
Ver 2.15 Search drives now kept in sync - Can leave an audio CD playing on exit (see WhatsNew.Txt for more detail).
Ver 2.16 Many additions! Be sure to read WhatsNew.Txt for details
Ver 2.17 MidWAvi now supports Windows NT Version 4.
You can now leave an audio CD playing your selections whilst viewing graphics.
(be sure to read WhatsNew.Txt for full details of changes).
Ver 2.18 Bug fix release.
Ver 2.19 Only released to registered users (free). Support added for JPEG (.jpg) graphics (see WhatsNew.Txt)
Ver 2.20 Must see "WhatsNew.Txt"!!
Ver 2.21 Now allows you print graphic files. Some bug fixes. See "WhatsNew.Txt"
Ver 2.22 Multiple CD drives now supported for playing audio CD's. See "WhatsNew.Txt"
Ver 2.23 Not released
Ver 2.50 First release of MidWavi Pro - must see "WhatsNew.Txt"
Ver 2.51 Bug fix release (see "WhatsNew.Txt")
Ver 2.52 See "WhatsNew.Txt" - MidWavi Pro now has a Web Site at www.tsimpson.demon.co.uk
Ver 2.53 See "WhatsNew.Txt"
Ver 2.54 MPEG sound support (*.MP2 & *.MP3 sound files)! See "WhatsNew.Txt".
Ver 2.55 MPEG video support added. A massive upgrade...you must see "WhatsNew.Txt".
Ver 2.56 A bug fix - Service Pack ;-) - release. See "WhatsNew.Txt".
Ver 2.57 Play Lists introduced. See "WhatsNew.Txt" and "MidWavi Pro Play Lists.Txt".
Ver 2.58 Display Lists (and a Menu Bar) added to Graphics Viewer. See "WhatsNew.Txt".
Ver 2.59 Centre Printouts on page etc. See "WhatsNew.Txt".
Ver 2.60 Intro Scan on Audio CD Player and more. See "WhatsNew.Txt".
