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- THE ULTIMATE HTML GRAPHICS VIEWER
-
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-
- The World's Shortest Software Disclaimer
- ----------------------------------------
-
- HTMLview v2.0 has been extensively tested on various PC based
- systems with no ill effects (although the beta testers are
- worn to a frazzle). Therefore.. it works, and we know it works.
- Never-the-less, JC Associates makes no claims as to the merchant-
- ability of this program and will not be held liable for any
- damage to your system or software caused by the use (or mis-use)
- of this program.
-
- Although this program has been tested with Netscape 3.0 BETA we
- do not support ANY beta versions of Netscape.
-
-
- Is The Demo Version Crippled ?
- ------------------------------
-
- If by "crippled" you mean is it limited in it's functionality then
- the answer is most definately YES!
-
- The non-registered version is limited to 20 images per files area
- (henceforth page breaking is not used), "extra" and "assorted" areas
- are not accessable, and the "auto-clean" function is not available.
-
- Furthermore... The Demo version of HTMLview v2.0 will allow you
- 9 days for evaluation. After that time you must register the
- program or stop using it. Why only 9 days you ask? Because you
- should be able to decide if you want it or not in 1 day... we
- gave you 8 days extra!
-
-
-
- About HTMLview v2.0
- -------------------
-
- HTMLview was designed and written to allow webmasters and others
- involved in the creation of HTML pages to quickly and easily
- view their entire collection of images and background tiles.
-
- As commercial web page designers, we often found our collection
- of hundreds of tiles, bars and buttons difficult and confusing
- to manage. To ease this burden we wrote the first (very simple)
- version of this program and gave out copies to friends and
- associates. The response, and request for added features, was
- so overwhelming that HTMLview v1.1 evolved and now.. version 2.0
-
- Easy to use, and lightning fast, HTMLview allows you to
- automatically create HTML documents preformatted to display
- and review your collection. Actually, the program is so
- completely automatic that you don't even have to be an HTML
- programmer to enjoy it.
-
- Simply tell HTMLview the various locations of your HTML images,
- push the "create" button and HTMLview does the rest. When you
- add or delete files from your collection, simply run HTMLview
- and, in a few seconds, the catalog will be updated and a new
- "Menu" HTML Document created in the directory of your choice.
-
- Feeling lazy.. HTMLview will even run your copy of Netscape 2.x
- when it's done and automatically display your newly created
- "Menu". Nothing could be easier and faster!
-
- Images in the "Background" displays are shown with file names
- but (as we're sure you know), simply pointing to any image
- and clicking the right mouse button will display the name
- of any image and/or allow you to "move" it to any directory.
-
- HTMLview allows display options such as background color,
- page breaking and more.
-
- Want to see how your background images will actually look on
- a real html document.. not problem. Simply have the "tiling"
- option turned on when you create your files then, simply by
- clicking on a tile it will be instantly shown to you fully
- tiled across your screen emblazoned with both black and white
- text for comparison.
-
-
-
- Installing HTMLview is a snap!
- ------------------------------
-
- Simply unZIP the files into an unused directory then run
- SETUP.EXE from Windows. After HTMLview is installed you
- can delete the original distribution files.
-
- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
- NOTE: Please read READ_ME.1ST before installing HTMLview v2.0
- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-
-
- Okay, now how to I use it ??
- ----------------------------
-
- Anyone who has run any Windows program will have no trouble runing
- HTMLview as all controls are fairly self-explanatory. But, for those
- of you who are easily confused and need to be led by the hand....
-
- ****************************************************************
- HTMLview v2.0 contains extensive on-line help but if you need to
- know ahead of time what HTMLview can do for you....
- ****************************************************************
-
- ======================
- PATHS and DIRECTORIES:
- ======================
- Click on a path then select directory from the pop-up menu.
-
- Control Menu:
- This is the directory in which you want your HTMLview "Menu"
- created in. We recommend that you select your Netscape directory
- since it will be the first directory shown if/when you manually
- load Netscape to "open a file" (ie HTMLVIEW.HTM.. the "menu")
- Note: This has been preset to c:\windows\netscape so change it
- if that is incorrect on your system !!
-
- Backgrounds:
- Path to your main collection of HTML background tiles. Images
- in this area will be automatically displayed at 96 x 96 pixels in
- a table [type] document with file names displayed.
-
- Buttons:
- Path to your main collection of HTML buttons, icons and other
- releatively small images (yep, even animated ones). Images in
- this area are display "free form", full size and the display will
- adapt to your viewing resolution.
-
- Bars:
- Path to your collection of HTML dividing bar images. Images
- in this area are displayed in "stacked" mode.
-
- Extra Backgrounds:
- Path to secondary location of background tiles. Same format
- as main background area.
-
- Asstorted Images:
- Path to any other images you may have collected but have not
- yet catagorized (or really just have no idea what the heck to
- do with them). This area displays in "free form" and is great
- for previewing new images you have just acquired prior to moving
- them to their final resting place.
-
- =========================
- Backgound Color Controls:
- =========================
- The background color for each display can be controlled using
- the small button to the right of each path. The selected color
- will be shown to the right of the button.
-
- ==============
- DISPLAY STYLE:
- ==============
- This option controls how Backgrounds and Extra Backgrounds are
- displayed (only) and we'll just let you experiment with this.
-
- ============
- PAGE BREAKS:
- ============
- While there is no limit (that we know of) to how many images
- HTMLview can write to a display... Netscape, your computer and
- possibly your patience, do have their limits.
-
- Netscape displays an error which it calls a "Segment Load Failure"
- when ever you try to view an HTML document that exceeds the memory
- made available by your computers various settings (ie files, buffers,
- stacks etc).
-
- To avoid this problem, and to make navigating through a large
- collection (200 or more) you can have HTMLview create multiple
- pages containing only 60 or 90 images per page. HTMLview will
- automatically show these multiple pages on the CONTROL MENU.
-
- ===================
- LAUNCHING NETSCAPE:
- ===================
- If you just updated your collection (or simply changed the type
- of display) you'll probably want to view it right away. The
- registered version of HTMLview allows you "launch" NetScape AND
- have the Control Menu automatically loaded for viewing and selection.
-
-
- ===============
- MANUAL VIEWING:
- ===============
- HTMLview v2.0 creates an HTML "menu" document in the directory
- indicated as "Control Menu". To view your "menu" (and all the
- files you've created with HTMLview without automatically launching
- Netscape... simply load Netscape (or other viewer) then use
- the Open File option and select HTMLVIEW.HTM.
-
- =======
- TILING:
- =======
- One of the greatest features... toggle the "tiling" option on by
- clicking on the appropriate check box then run HTMLview as normal.
-
- Now, when you view the display of background tiles.. simply clicking
- on any tile will cause it to be displayed fully tiled across your
- screen with both black and white lettering.
-
- =================
- DISPLAY OVERRIDE:
- =================
- Use this feature to over ride the default display for non-background
- areas. SEE ON-LINE HELP FOR MORE INFO.
-
- ============
- BREAK AREAS:
- ============
- Control which areas adhere to the "break selection".
- SEE ON-LINE HELP FOR MORE INFO.
-
- ===========
- AUTO-CLEAN:
- ===========
- HTMLview now cleans up after itself on exit but this feature can
- be toggled on and off.
- SEE ON LINE HELP FOR MORE INFO.
-
- ======
- SOUND:
- ======
- Turn sound on or off... or substitute your own!
- SEE ON-LINE HELP FOR MORE INFO.
-
-
- NOTE: Since at this time "The Web" only supports images in GIF and
- JPEG format... that's all HTMLview will display.
-
-
-
- Why Should I Register ?
- -----------------------
-
- Well, besides letting our old ladies know that the time spent
- writing HTMLview was not wasted, you get access to all the neat
- features not available in the Demo Version:
-
- (a) No more 20 image limit per area.
-
- (b) Access to the "Extra" and "Asst" paths.
-
- (c) Be able to toggle "auto-clean" on and off
-
- (d) Ya get to use it past the 9 day trial period!
-
-
-
-
- How Do I Register This Really Neat Program ?
- --------------------------------------------
- (and how much does it cost?)
-
- It will cost you a whole TEN DOLLARS to reigster HTMLview v2.0 and
- we offer a number of ways for you to get your registration code
- quickly and become able to use all the extra features.
-
- (1) Fill out REGISTER.FRM (completely) and mail it to us, along
- with your check, money order or credit card authorization.
-
- (2) Fill out REGISTER.FRM and e-mail it (credit cards only) to
- us at: registration@drjack.com
-
- (3) For INSTANT! REGISTRATION...Call our BBS at (510)689-4022
- and, with your credit card ready, select "R" from the Main
- Menu and follow instructions.
-
- (4) Fill out REGISTER.FRM and Fax it to us at (510) 689-1679.
-
- (5) Access the HTMLview Page at: http://www.drjack.com/htmlview
- and use the online registration.
-
- Your Registration Code and the Instructions for Unlocking the
- other features in HTMLview v2.0 will be sent to your e-mail
- address within 12 hours of our receipt of your Registration
- and credit card authorization or money order. Orders paid for
- by personal check will be sent within 5 days of receipt.
-
-
-
- =-=-=-=-= IN APPRECIATION =-=-=-=-==
-
- HTMLview v2.0 would not have met it's projected release date
- without the help of Gerard Johnson from KeySoft Creations in
- Tampa, Florida. Gerry is a top notch programmer and the Guru
- of Tampa College's Computer Science Department. KeySoft is
- well known for it's fantastic add-ons for WildCat! BBS's
- such as ChargeMaster and FTPmaster. If you're a WildCat!
- sysop or need custom or specialty applications.. you can
- contact Gerry at: gerard.johnson@topcatbbs.com
-
- Once again... thanks Gerry, and to Bob Boykin and the other
- beta sites who encouraged the completion of this project.
-
-
- HTMLview v2.0 - copyright 1996
- JC Associates
- 4480 Treat Blvd, Suite 184
- Concord, CA 94521-2762
-