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- README.TXT file Release 2.0b 12/16/93
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- DAZzle Plus
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- Introduction
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- Welcome to DAZzle Plus! Please take a few minutes to read this file and
- also read the Users Guide for an introduction to the basics of the program.
- You can obtain many more details by accessing the on-line Help in the
- program.
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- Necessary Equipment
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- DAZzle Plus requires a computer with a hard disk running Windows 3.1 or later,
- 1M of hard disk space, and a Hayes compatible modem for Dial-A-ZIP. As
- with most Windows programs, using a VGA or SVGA monitor greatly improves
- the appearance of DAZzle Plus.
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- Installing DAZzle Plus
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- To get DAZzle Plus up and running, run the installation program as follows:
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- 1. Insert the DAZzle diskette into drive A: or B:.
- 2. Start Windows, then choose File|Run.
- 3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE (or B:\SETUP.EXE. if you use drive B:).
- 4. Enter your name, address and serial number in the Installation
- dialog box. Your serial number is the seven digit number printed
- on the installation diskette.
- 5. If you are upgrading or re-installing DAZzle, note that the installation
- procedure will upgrade the program only. None of your layouts,
- preferences or settings will be changed.
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- Most Common DAZzle Trouble Spots
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- 1. Dial-A-ZIP does not work.
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- Their is a new expanded troubleshooting section in the on-line
- help to work with Dial-A-ZIP problems. Please go through those
- steps to solve your problem.
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- 2. The Envelope/Label/Flyer doesn't print properly.
-
- First, not all printers are created equal, some print envelopes and
- labels better than others, reguardless of the software used. Generally,
- laser printers perform best, followed by ink jet and then dot matrix.
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- With all printers, make sure you select the proper paper feed options
- in the File|Printer Setup. Select the correct tray, orientation and
- also the location for envelopes. You can use the two offset values
- to accurately adjust the printing location on the mail piece. For the
- fastest results, use the simplest envelope design, the more
- fonts, text messages and graphics used the slower the print speed.
- The DAZzle On-line help has very extensive instructions for envelope and
- label feeding for many common printers.
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- 3. Importing address from other applications
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- Use either the clipboard (copy and pasting) or use DAZzle's DDE capability
- if your other application supports DDE. Please check the on-line help for
- details on these features.
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- The current release of DAZzle has the following known limitations:
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- 1. TIFF files over 64K can not be used. FAX or LZW compressed TIFF files
- are not supported. Color TIFF files completely supported.
- 2. Some very large (over 1 megabyte) PCX files do not work in DAZzle.
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- DAZzle Files:
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- In the DAZzle directory:
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- BWCC.DLL Borland Custom Classes dialog - REQUIRED
- COUNTRY.DAT List of Countries for address matching
- DAZZLE.DOT Microsoft Word for Windows Document with DAZzle macros
- DAZZLE.SMM Lotus Ami ProDocument DAZzle macros
- DAZZLE.EXE DAZzle program file - REQUIRED
- DAZZLE.HLP DAZzle Help File
- EXPRESS.DAT Current Express Mail rates
- FOURTH.DAT Current Fourth Class mail Rates
- LABELS.INI Label settings for each label media option
- LIST.INI List settings for DAZzle Plus and Designer
- PRIORITY.DAT Current Priority Class mail rates
- LICENSE.DAT License information (DAZzle LAN only)
- README.TXT This file
- SAMPLE.LYT Sample DAZzle Layout file
- STAMPS.DAT List of Rubber Stamp Messags used (ASCII format)
- ZONE.DAT Zone Chart data
- *.LYT Sample DAZzle Layout files
- *.TIF Sample TIFF graphic files (clipart)
- *.WCM WordPerfect for Windows macro files
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- In the user's Windows directory:
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- DAZZLE.INI DAZzle settings (printer settings, window size, etc.)
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- Need More Help?
-
- DAZzle is equipped with an extensive on-line help system. Pull down the
- Help menu to view a table of contents, a list of commands, or a section on
- "how to" utilize DAZzle's features. Clicking on the help button in any
- dialog box or pressing F1 will give you information about the options
- available in that dialog.
-
- If you run across a problem that is not explained in this manual or in the
- on-line help, make sure you have checked the special section of on-line
- help called Troubleshooting; often, this will help you determine the cause
- of the problem. If it is a Windows problem, check with your Microsoft
- Windows manual. If you have gone through all the steps above, you may call
- the DAZzle support line. Please have the following information available
- when you call:
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- Your DAZzle Serial Number/Owner Name.
- The brand and model of computer and printer being used.
- Your Windows Version.
-
- Telephone support is available Monday-Friday between 9:00 A.M. and
- 5:00 P.M. (PST). Call 415-321-2640. Additionally, you may send us a FAX
- at (415) 321-0356.
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- Version 2.0a Changes
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- * fixed bug handling Ami Pro (and WP) blank lines in macros
- * fixed bug in printing single labels in DAZzle (only)
- * fixed bug in handling of blank fields when saving during dial-a-zip list
- * fixed bug when saving as now adds LYT automatically
- * fixed bug calculating DP bar code on two line addresses (when not using
- Dial-A-ZIP)
- * changed DAZzle to automatically set the "User Defined.." paper sizes
- rather than require user to go through the control panel.
- * added advanced options for modem setup
- * added CASS report
- * added carrier route printing
- * NO support for newest EM labels - too confusing
- * Faster Envelope Printing (doubled)
- * added saving of return code for Dial-A-ZIP list
- * improved handling of lists that contain only one-address
- * added user count checking.
- * beefed up the error messages in Dial-A-ZIP to help with trouble-shooting
- * increased the default wait time on Dial-A-ZIP to 45 secs (from 30).
- * improved help to have LAN information and better Dial-A-ZIP trouble-shooting
- * Added new Notes and Recommendations section to Printer Setup to help users
- select proper settings for their printer.
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- Version 2.0b Changes
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- * Overhauled Graphics - PCX handles colors correctly; TIFF files of any size
- and colors; support WMF over 64K
- * fixed error printing "tick" marks for mech. artwork (showed up in 2.0a).
- * fixed error on Deskjets with handling of envelopes and alignment (showed
- up in 2.0)
- * fixed bug when printing while updating screen, caused missing lines in
- address (showed up in 2.0).
- * added error checks to prevent DAZzle box appearing off screen or very small
- * added support for screwy WordPerfect 6.0 interface
- * improved DDE printing to return to calling application
- * added warning message about surcharge on oversized mailpieces
- * better handling of lists with no Delivery Point and printing CRRT
- * Added ability to read delimited files with only a LF at end of line
- * fixed bug when loading return code, carrier route and delivery point fields
- that were too long.
- * Return code is updated in a file even when no match is found.
- * Improved help sections on macros, return codes and field mapping
- * Added ability to DAZzle to detect printers that don't support multiple
- copies and print multiples itself.
- * Changed New Layout so that rubber stamps are also erased (with graphics)
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