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Booklet v4.20
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'Booklet' is a program to print documents in landscape orientation using both
sides of the paper. It can print on HP Laserjet II or III, Deskjet 500,
Deskjet+, Epson 9 or 24 pin dot-matrix printers, or any printer which is
compatible with them. It prints on A4 or US Letter (11" x 8.5") paper. When
the output is folded down the middle it becomes an A5 (or 8.5" x 5.5") booklet.

You can use it to print its own documentation. Just type 'booklet booklet.doc'.
If you are using a dot-matrix Epson compatible, select 'Printer/Epson 9 pin'
or 'Printer/Epson 24 pin' from the menu. If you are using a Laserjet II or
compatible, select 'Printer/HP Laserjet'. If you are using an HP Deskjet,
select 'Printer/HP Deskjet'.

If you are using LPT2 rather than LPT1, select 'Printer/LPT2'. Leave ALL other
options unchanged. The documentation is formatted for 55 lines, 80 columns and
uses the IBM-PC symbol set.

Then just choose 'File/Print' and follow the instructions.

Upgrading from v4.10 or earlier
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Any configuration file from a previous version is not compatible and will be
overwritten, though registration data will be saved.

Upgrading from v3.10 or earlier
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Note that some key changes have been made in the custom layout screen. In
particular, the functions associated with the cursor keys and the Ctl cursor
keys have been exchanged, and the ESC key now quits WITHOUT making changes.
Several menu options have been combined to reduce the size of the menus, and
the status of the options is shown on the menu itself.

Upgrading from v2.12 or earlier
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If you have a configuration file BOOKLET.CFG in the same directory as
BOOKLET.EXE, delete it before running this version. If present it will
(probably) cause a load error. You can save a new file once you have
entered the program. If you have registered the program you will need to
re-enter your registration code using the 'Config/Register booklet' menu
option. Note that any '0' or '1' in the code is a number, not the
letters 'O' or 'l'.

HP Deskjet 500 and Deskjet+ printers
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This comes up often enough to make it worth mentioning here. If you experience
problems with offset output on A4 paper check the paper size switches on the
back of the printer against the values in the printer manual. Refer to the
'booklet' manual for more details.

If you still experience minor alignment or other problems with any Deskjet
printer, please inform Softronix of the nature of the problem and the exact
model in use. While the Deskjet is a very fine printer, we have found a few
inexplicable peculiarities.

Release History (in reverse order)
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v4.20 22/05/94 1) Fixed bug that sometimes deleted config file.
               2) Added custom page print order FWD/BKWD for each side.
               3) Mouse click inside 'start' window now same as CR.
v4.10 24/10/93 1) Added mouse support.
               2) Corrected bug in tab routine.
               3) Extensive changes to page setup.
               4) Different page widths for odd and even pages.
               5) Improved cut sheet feeder setup help.
               6) Full page then CR then FF now handled correctly.
               7) Handles more screen formats.
4.03a 12/08/93 1) Documentation only.
4.03  30/07/93 1) Attempt to fix QEMM incompatibility.
4.02  12/06/93 1) Fixed bug in ASCII graphics mode.
               2) Now discards backspace chars in input stream.
4.01  21/05/93 1) Adjusted max. lines/page on Deskjets for worst case.
4.00  02/05/93 1) Added check for colour 43/50 line modes.
               2) Now discards nulls and bells in input stream.
               3) Added edit option, shells to editor.
               4) Added config autosave and confirm overwrite options.
               5) Changed page offset into page nos. start on x at y.
               6) Added ASCII characters as alternative to IBM block graphics.
               7) Changed IBM PC symbol set menu item text to Roman 8.
               8) Added command line options.
               9) Improved alignment and increased number of lines on Deskjet.
              10) Split 'Quick' menu into 'Close' and 'Wide' menus.
              11) Added new return codes.
              12) Added configurable 'Page' string.
              13) Shuffled menus and help screens to accomodate new options.
              14) Now accept credit cards directly.
3.43a 23/01/93 1) Docs. only, credit card reg. no longer available in UK.
3.43  24/11/92 1) Fixed bug in page number offset.
3.42  25/10/92 1) IBM-PC symbol set or Roman 8 symbol set is now an option.
               2) Changes to help screens and docs. for US registrations.
               3) Adjusted HP Deskjet page layout.
               4) Added page numbering offset.
               5) Number of copies shown on menu.
3.41  04/07/92 1) Epson fan fold reverts to line feeds at end of page, Epson
                  cut sheet still use page feeds.
3.40  07/06/92 1) Epsons now page feed instead of line feeding to end of page.
               2) Added 9/24 pin cut sheet feeder printer types and
                  configuration functions.
               3) DeskJet is now its own printer type.
               4) Added multiple copies option.
               5) Fewer checks for redirection or keypress to speed up printing
                  on slower machines.
               6) Corrected tiny buglet re. loading tab settings from config.
               7) Changed custom layout keys, simplified resizing checks and
                  added sequence instructions.
               8) Introduced menu check marks to reduce number of menu options.
3.30  12/04/92 1) Fixed bug in wrap mode when page break inserted after full
                  width line.
               2) Fixed bug in util/browse scrolling down full width lines.
               3) Now sends ESC(s0P to HP laser and Deskjet printers.
               4) Utility browse + print now use tabs and EOF flags.
               5) Utility print now sends form feed at end.
3.20  29/03/92 1) Changed keyboard routines to accomodate foreign characters.
               2) Due to above, shifted cursor controls now use control.
               3) Also due to above, Shift/Del is now Ctl/Del.
3.10  21/03/92 1) Added Deskjet 500 mode.
               2) Tidied up status window.
               3) Tidied up layout help.
               4) Old config file doesn't cause the program to terminate.
3.00  14/03/92 1) A4 paper support for impact dot matrix printers.
               2) More flexible page layout, independent margins.
               3) Added menu hot keys and ESC.
               4) Added more help text to tweak colour windows.
               5) Improved the way the file picker handles files and
                  directories that don't begin with a letter.
               6) Added HOME, END, PGUP, and PGDN to file picker.
               7) Stays in pick mode if new directory chosen.
               8) Minor adjustment to the way the file picker handles the
                  bottom right hand corner.
               9) Get file name trims trailing spaces.
              10) Added optional pause between pages.
              11) Moved colour menu exit to left for consistency.
              12) Optional EOF for 0x1a & 0xff.
              13) Extended help screens and keys.
              14) Added Util menu with browse and print unformatted files.
              15) Allowed output to be redirected to a file.
2.40a 05/10/91 1) Documentation changes.
2.40  20/09/91 1) Added file pick list.
               2) Now show path in 'get file name' window.
               3) First key delete is now a switchable option.
               4) Added Shift/Del to edit keys, to delete all.
               5) Restores original drive and directory at exit.
               6) Added disk error handler.
               7) Restores original break status before DOS shell and restores