^C^F12~^BNeoBook« Professional for Windows 95/NT^b
^F10~Copyright 1993-98 NeoSoft Corp.
^F9~P.O. Box 5667
Bend, Oregon 97708-5667
(541) 389-5489^F10~^c
^C^F12~^BIMPORTANT INFORMATION^c^b
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This is an evaluation version of NeoBook for Windows. You may use it for 30 days. If after 30 days you would like to continue using NeoBook then you must purchase the licensed version.
^F12~^BWHAT IS NEOBOOK?^b
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NeoBook for Windows is a powerful authoring system for disk-based, books, interactive catalogs, newsletters, kiosks, training materials, etc. NeoBook's intuitive graphical interface makes it easy for anyone to combine pictures, sounds, video, special effects, text and other elements to produce sophisticated multimedia applications. Finished publications can be compiled into stand-alone 32-bit Windows applications which may be distributed royalty-free.
^F12~^BINSTALLING & STARTING NEOBOOK^b
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This program requires Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT. The hardware and memory requirements are the same as those recommended by Microsoft for Windows 95 itself. If Windows 95 runs well, then NeoBook should run well too.
The evaluation version of NeoBook for Windows includes a simple Windows setup utility. Simply un-zip the NeoBook ZIP archive into a directory of your choice and run ^BSETUP.EXE^b from the Windows Explorer, File Manager, etc. After the installation is complete, start NeoBook by choosing the appropriate item from your Windows 95 Start Menu or by launching the NeoBook.exe file in the "NeoBook for Windows" directory.
^F12~^BFEATURES^b
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The Windows version of NeoBook includes many new and expanded features, including:
^O360~^A180~ò^A360~32-bit compiler creates stand-alone Windows applications complete with custom installation program.
^A180~ò^A360~Expanded file support, including BMP, PCX, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIF, ICO, WMF, FLI, FLC, AVI, MOV, MPEG, WAV, MID, RTF, True Type fonts, and more...
^A180~ò^A360~Enhanced scripting language with conditional statements, variables, file i/o, looping, and more.
^A180~ò^A360~Longer command lines - up to 32k per button.
^A180~ò^A360~Internet command to link your publications to Web sites.
^A180~ò^A360~Page Actions (Button Actions attached to pages).
^A180~ò^A360~Functions for Computer Based Training and Scoring.
^A180~ò^A360~Text Entry fields, Radio Buttons and Check Boxes for advanced user interaction.
^A180~ò^A360~Create and play your own animated cartoons.
^A180~ò^A360~Edit multiple publications - drag and drop objects between them.
^A180~ò^A360~Automated Slide Shows.
^A180~ò^A360~Transition Effects.
^A180~ò^A360~Multiple Palettes in 256 color mode.
^A180~ò^A360~Optional Password to Exit.
^A180~ò^A360~Option to Translate Common Text Strings for simple Internationalization of publications.
^A180~ò^A360~Drag and drop from File Manager/Explorer for fast publication building.
^A180~ò^A360~Imports existing NeoBook for DOS publications.
^A180~ò^A360~and much more...
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^USome of the features added to version 3.1 include:^u
^O360~^A180~ò^A360~Transparent images.
^A180~ò^A360~Multi-line Text Entry fields.
^A180~ò^A360~Pages now have separate "enter" and "exit" action scripts - great for turning off sounds, animation, etc.
^A180~ò^A360~Compiler can now directly link JPEG format images into EXE which can reduce the size of compiled publications.
^A180~ò^A360~Option to add your own custom mouse cursors.
^A180~ò^A360~InternetLink action now correctly locates and runs only one instance of browser.
^A180~ò^A360~Optional word wrap for Title text.
^A180~ò^A360~RTF format text files can be imported in place of ASCII text in article windows and TextWindow and PrintTextFile commands.
^A180~ò^A360~The DOSCommand action now allows the use of internal DOS commands like dir, copy, etc.
^A180~ò^A360~TextWindow command now includes W, H and word wrap parameters.
^A180~ò^A360~PrintTextFile command now includes a word wrap parameter for improved printer output.
^A180~ò^A360~The PopupImage and Stickynote commands now include an option to stay on screen until a page change or window redraw - great for slide shows.
^A180~ò^A360~And many other fixes and enhancements....
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^USome of the features added to version 3.2 include:^u
^O360~^A180~ò^A360~New SendKeys command can be used to pass keystrokes to another application.
^A180~ò^A360~New FileExists command can be used to determine if files are present on a user's computer.
^A180~ò^A360~The DOSCommand action can now be instructed to run only a single instance of an application or to wait for the launched application to close.
^A180~ò^A360~Improved compiler compression for smaller compiled publication exe files.
^A180~ò^A360~Improved compression speed of custom Setup/installation utility.
^A180~ò^A360~New screen saver tools, including mouse movement to exit.
^A180~ò^A360~Transparent scrolling text windows and popup images.
^A180~ò^A360~Use the new [Clipboard] variable to read and write to the Windows clipboard.
^A180~ò^A360~The FileRead and FileWrite commands can now read and write an entire file using a single variable.
^A180~ò^A360~Improved AVI playback.
^A180~ò^A360~Optional "mouse over" images for buttons.
^A180~ò^A360~Use the new [CDRomDrive], [NetworkDrive], [WindowsVer] and [WindowsPlatform] variables to learn more about the system where your publication is running - including the location of the CD-Rom drive!
^A180~ò^A360~The Menu and MenuEx actions can now be used to create popup menus that are larger than the screen.
^A180~ò^A360~And many other minor enhancements and improvements....
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^F12~^BPURCHASING NEOBOOK FOR WINDOWS^b
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The licensed version of NeoBook for Windows is $199.95 + shipping and includes:
^O360~^A180~ò^A360~NeoBook Publication Compiler to create stand-alone 32-bit Windows applications, complete with installation, compression and multiple disk spanning options.
^A180~ò^A360~Unlimited License to distribute your compiled publications.
^A180~ò^A360~The latest version on diskette free of annoying reminder screens like this one.
^A180~ò^A360~Additional sample publications and templates.
^A180~ò^A360~100,000 word Spelling Checker for error free publications.
^A180~ò^A360~Free NeoToon software to create your own animated cartoons for NeoBook.
^A180~ò^A360~Typeset illustrated Manual with tutorial and programming examples.
^A180~ò^A360~Technical Support.
^A180~ò^A360~Notices of Major Upgrades.
^A180~ò^A360~Information about other NeoSoft Products.
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Contact our sales department at (800) 545-1392 or (541) 389-5489 for pricing and information about multiple user quantities. Dealer inquiries welcome.
^UShipping & Handling (S&H):^u
United States: $5 US Mail, $9 FedEx 2-day
Canada/Mexico: $7 Air Mail, $20 FedEx
Other Nations: $12 Air Mail, Call for FedEx
Ordering NeoBook for Windows is easy! For your convenience, we gladly accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. If you send your order through the mail, we also accept checks and money orders provided they are in U.S. funds and drawn on a U.S. bank. To place an order, use one of the following methods:
You may also purchase NeoBook from any one of our many dealers world-wide. For a list of dealers and information about other NeoSoft products, including NeoBook for DOS, check out the help file (NEOBOOK.HLP) accompanying this program.
If you would like to give an evaluation copy of this program to a friend or associate please do so, but you may NOT give anyone your serial number or transfer your registration. We hope you enjoy NeoBook and share it with your friends.
^F12~^BCUSTOMER SERVICES & TECHNICAL SUPPORT^b
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NeoSoft provides its registered software customers with free technical support. We also provide limited technical support to persons evaluating our products during the 30 day evaluation period.
We do, however, strongly encourage people to purchase licensed versions. Software development and support is very expensive and we need your help if we are to continue to provide quality programs at affordable prices. If you haven't already, please take a few
moments to purchase this program. This will allow you to continue using this software legally and insure your eligibility for technical support, product update notification, special discounts, new product announcements, etc.
If you should encounter a technical problem or question not covered in the manual or on-line help, you may use one of the following avenues to obtain technical assistance:
^BMAIL POSTAL CORRESPONDENCE TO:^b
^O180~NeoSoft Corp.
Customer Support
P.O. Box 5667
Bend, OR 97708-5667
USA^o
^BTELEPHONE SUPPORT:^b
^O180~Technical support and product update information are available between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday. Please have the following information available for the support staff when you call:^o
^O540~^A360~ò^A540~Brand name and model of your computer system, mouse, video adapter and monitor.
^A360~ò^A540~Operating system (DOS & Windows) version numbers.
^A360~ò^A540~A listing of the contents of your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.
^A360~ò^A540~A description of the problem, how it occurred, and how to reproduce it.
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Telephone support may be obtained by calling (541) 389-5489. You
may also FAX your questions to (541) 388-8221.^o
^BON-LINE SERVICE:^b
^O180~Technical support, updates, product information and evaluation copies of all our products are available from the following on-line services:
Internet E-Mail:^A1890~info@neosoftware.com
World Wide Web:^A1890~http://www.neosoftware.com^o
^F12~^BDISTRIBUTING YOUR PUBLICATIONS^b
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Users who have purchased NeoBook for Windows, may use it to produce and distribute compiled stand alone executable (EXE) versions of their publications. You may distribute these stand alone executable (EXE) programs royalty free, provided your agreement with anyone who will use the stand alone executable programs which you distribute acknowledges the following items:
^O360~^A180~ò^A360~NeoBook is owned by NeoSoft Corp.;
^A180~ò^A360~NeoSoft Corp. will not be held responsible for damages caused by the disks and programs that you create and distribute; and
^A180~ò^A360~NeoSoft Corp. is under no obligation to provide product or technical support to users of the products which you create using NeoBook.
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You may only distribute the stand alone executable programs produced by NeoBook. You may not distribute with your stand alone executable programs any portion of NeoBook's documentation, labels, packaging, serial numbers, Product Registration Card, or other
related materials and printed information included with NeoBook. You may, however, use sample files and images from the example publications included with NeoBook.
Evaluation versions of NeoBook for Windows may not be used to distribute publications except for purposes of evaluating the product prior to purchase (within the 30 day trial period). Under
no circumstances may you sell, rent or charge a fee for compiled publications created with evaluation versions of NeoBook.
^F12~^BASP MEMBERSHIP^b
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NeoSoft Corporation is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). The ASP and NeoSoft want to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536
^F12~^BLIMITED WARRANTY^b
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NEOSOFT CORP. WARRANTS THE PHYSICAL DISKETTE(S) PURCHASED FROM NEOSOFT TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A
PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. IN THE EVENT NEOSOFT CORP. RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTICE FROM YOU OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, NEOSOFT CORP. WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DISKETTE(S). DISKETTES MUST BE RETURNED TO: NEOSOFT CORP., CUSTOMER SERVICES, P.O. BOX 5667, BEND, OR 97708-5667. THE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF DISKETTES AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER DAMAGES. THE PUBLISHER MAKES NO WARRANTY CONCERNING THE FUNCTION OR FITNESS OF THIS PROGRAM AND ANY ACCOMPANYING FILES OR DOCUMENTATION. NEITHER NEOSOFT CORP., NOR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES OR CLAIMS, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT WILL THE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF ANY FORM OF THE CLAIM. NEOSOFT CORP. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
^BTRADEMARKS^b
NeoSoft, NeoBook, NeoPaint, NeoShow and PhantomScreen are registered trademarks of NeoSoft Corp. Other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
^BCOPYRIGHT^b
(C) NeoSoft Corp. 1993-1998. All Rights Reserved. This software and all accompanying documentation are protected by both United States and International Copyright laws and treaties.
^F12~^BOTHER GREAT PRODUCTS FROM NEOSOFT CORP^b
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