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TEXT-VIEW
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Contents
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1 - Users guide
2 - Installation
3 - Registration details
USERS GUIDE
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Overview
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The program reads text files, dividing them into pages where
appropriate, and displays them on the screen. The viewing window is
automatically set to the correct size to display the whole document.
There are 2 views provided:
1: A quick review, during which the next document may
be selected with the UP, DOWN, HOME and END keys.
2: A more detailed view with control over font size,
position on the screen and movable "windows" which
can be used to extract titles and headings etc.
The program is designed to be used on a laptop, so no
double-clicking is required as this can be difficult on some
machines, and the "Alt" key is not required for "Hot keys".
Keystrokes can be used as an alternative to the mouse for most
functions as this is often quicker.
Select Directories
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Click on the scroll bar or use the UP, DOWN, HOME and END keys to
choose the desired directory. Pressing the first letter of the
directory name will select that directory if available. Click once,
or press ENTER or the SPACEBAR to open the selected directory. Do
not double-click. The BACKSPACE key moves control to the File
selection box.
Another drive letter may be chosen in conjunction with the CONTROL
key.
Select Files
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Click on the required file name, or use the UP, DOWN, HOME and END
keys. Note that the file is opened immediately and the contents
displayed on the screen. Pressing TAB takes control back to the
directory selection box.
Display Documents
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There are two methods of enlarging the document for viewing:
Viewing mode 1
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Simply click on the document with the mouse. The area clicked is
displayed 3 point sizes bigger. Subsequent clicks enlarge again
until a font size of 9 is reached, when the document will revert
to its original size. If the document contains more than one
page, the LEFT and RIGHT keys move between pages.
In this view, the UP, DOWN, HOME and END keys still operate to
open new files, allowing quick review of many documents.
Press the ENTER key or click on Top Left, Top Right etc. to
switch to viewing mode 2.
Viewing mode 2
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The document is displayed in font size 9. Adjust this with the "+"
and "-" buttons, or the "+" and "-" keys on the keyboard.
In this mode, the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys operate on the
document. Toggle between large or small steps with the <------->
button, the "," or "." keys or the space bar. Move to TOP LEFT
with the HOME key or BOTTOM RIGHT with the END key, or use the
PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys.
The ENTER key switches back to Full Page (Viewing mode 1)
Movable "Windows" - Viewing mode 2
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Click on the document and drag the mouse down and right to open a
window. Up to ten windows may be opened at once. These windows can
be moved by dragging near the top with the mouse. The cursor will
change to a cross-hair when the mouse is near the top of the
window. Hold down the SHIFT key to make the window move vertically,
or the CONTROL key to make it move horizontally.
If the cursor is a four-headed arrow, the window will remain
stationary when the document is moved. Click on the window to
change to an up-down arrow and click again for a left-right arrow.
The window will move in these directions when the document is
moved. Click once again to close the window. A confirmation message
will appear. If "No" is chosen, there is an option to make the
window permanent, which will keep it open even when another
document is opened, and the cursor will change to a crossed circle.
Help
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This is the only help provided. However, as it is a text file, this
file itself can be loaded into "Text-View" and read on-screen.
Closing "Text-View"
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Use F4, or select Close from the Control Box at the top left of the
screen.
INSTALLATION
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This program is very small and quite simple to install. Create a
new directory called TEXTVIEW and copy the files TEXTVIEW.EXE and
TEXTVIEW.TXT into it.
Ensure that the file VBRUN300.DLL is in your \Windows\System
directory.
To run the program, create a new icon:
Windows 3.X
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1) In Program Manager. Click on File, New...
2) The default is "Program Item". Click on O.K.
3) Complete the 3 empty boxes:
Description: Text Viewer
Command Line: C:\TEXTVIEW\TEXTVIEW.EXE
Working Directory: Enter the sub-directory containing
your report files. This will ensure that
TextView starts with the correct directory
selected.
Windows 95
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1) Click on Start, Settings, Taskbar
2) Click on Add, Browse
3) Select TEXTVIEW.EXE and click on O.K.
Comments, criticisms and suggestions gratefully received
via CompuServe 106116,312
REGISTRATION DETAILS
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TextView is shareware. Please give a copy to your friends and
colleagues and encourage them to use it. The only requirement which
we make is that you must give TEXTVIEW.EXE, TEXTVIEW.TXT,
VENDOR.DOC and FILE_ID.DIZ together.
If you like the program and wish to continue using it, please
send 7.00 Pounds Sterling per user to the address below.
You may register for a personalised copy, a free upgrade to the
next release and on-line support for 45.00 Pounds Sterling per user
plus 5.00 Pounds postage and packing. Use the order form provided.
Order Form
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To:
CRIPPS BRAY SOFTWARE
23 COLSHAW ROAD
STOURBRIDGE
WEST MIDLANDS
DY8 3AS
UNITED KINGDOM
From:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Personalisation message: _________________________
Date: ____________________ TOTAL VALUE
Please supply _____ copies of TEXTVIEW at 45.00 per copy ________
Postage and packing 5.00
________
Cheque or money order enclosed for
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