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WinNAV TM
FlashPoint Windows Navigator for Microsoft Windows 3.0
Release 3.00.61 [5/31/91]
*****
NON-REGISTERED COPIES ARE FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY
*****
Warning: Remove all non-registered copies of this software and documentation
from your system, and discontinue using same, upon expiration of the
thirty (30) day evaluation period.
Copyright (c) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Richard S. Patterson
FlashPoint Development
P.O. Box 270492
Houston, TX 77277
(713) 660-7240
All Rights Reserved.
U.S. Government Restricted and Limited Rights.
For registration, licensing and distribution information consult the
accompanying documentation or write the author at the above address.
WinNAV - OFFICIAL RELEASE 3.00.61
---------------------------------
This is the official release of WinNAV, FlashPoint's Windows Navigator,
version 3.00.61. All existing beta copies, distributed in the files
NAV06A.EXE, NAV06B.EXE and NAV06C.EXE, should be destroyed.
NEW FEATURES
------------
This release introduces a new 3-D/graphics format and interface
similar to PC-Tools/Shell, a batch print utility, utilities to view
files within archives (double click left mouse or press return key on
selected file in archive directory when Quick View window active),
full support for the ARC, PKARC, LHARC, LHA and PKZIP DOS utilities
as well as SCAN and CVT, popup track menus (click right mouse button
on list or view windows), 36 user defined function keys, the initial
MS Windows online help system, internal copy functions which will
create directories if they don't already exist, add/make directory
function, global searches by file date and size, drive and directory
statistics, and much more.
WARNING TO CURRENT WINNAV USERS
-------------------------------
Release 0.61 of WinNAV adopts a new format for the [Run Buttons]
section of the WINNAV.INI file. Therefore, you must reinstall any
custom Run buttons -- the good news is that they can now be installed
directly from the "Action:Run Task" dialog panel.
This was required as a result of 0.61 implementation of 36 user defined
function key combinations. The first 12 keys (the F1-F12, Shift+Alt
combinations) invoke the same applications as appear in both the Run Task
dialog panel and the popup "User" menu; these are identified in the
[Run Buttons] section of the sample WINNAV.INI file by the LB1-LB12
keywords.
The remaining 24 user defined function key combinations are invoked
by the Control+Alt+Function Keys (LB13-LB24), and the Shift+Control+
Alt+Function Keys (LB25-LB36). These are also setup using the
"Action:Run Task" dialog Panel.
SHAREWARE DISK VENDORS AND BBS SYSOPS (READ WINNAVB.TXT)
--------------------------------------------------------
Shareware disk vendors, BBS Sysops and other non-individual distributors
must read the file WINNAVB.TXT, for instructions and restrictions on
distribution of non-registered copies of WinNAV.
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
------------------------
New users should simply copy the following files to their main
Windows directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS):
WINNAV.EXE The WinNAV application
WINQPRT.EXE The WinNAV print module
WINNAV.HLP A WinNAV Windows help file
WNLIST.EXE A DOS text file view/list utility used
by WinNAV for viewing extracted archive
files (after selecting same from the
Quick View directory list)
WNVARC.COM A utility to extract and load a file
within an ARC formatted archive, for
viewing. Supports/requires ARC.EXE.
WNVPKA.COM A utility to extract and load a file
within an ARC formatted archive, for
viewing. Supports/requires PKXARC.COM.
WNVLZH.COM A utility to extract and load a file
within a LZH formatted archive, for
viewing. Supports/requires LHARC.EXE,
or LHA.EXE (renamed to LHARC.EXE).
WNVZIP.COM A utility to extract and load a file
within a ZIP formatted archive, for
viewing. Supports/requires PKUNZIP.EXE.
ARC2EXE.COM Utilities used to convert ARC and PKARC
PKA2EXE.COM archive files to self extracting *.EXE
files -- requires the appropriate DOS
utilities distributed with ARC or PKARC
WINNAV.INI A sample WinNAV configuration file,
containing additional information on
configuring WinNAV for your own use.
Current users should NOT copy the WINNAV.INI sample file over their
existing WINNAV.INI file, or they will destroy any existing custom
configuration information.
In addition, the following third-party shareware applications should be
located in a subdirectory that is identified in your DOS "PATH=" statement
in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
PKZIP.EXE These are used for ZIP archive functions,
PKUNZIP.EXE and are included in the PKWare
ZIP2EXE.EXE distribution archive.
PKZIPFIX.EXE
ARC.EXE These may be used for ARC archive, and
MKSARC.EXE included in the SEA ARC distribution
archive.
PKARC.COM These may be used for ARC archive, and
PKXARC.COM included in the PKWare PKARC distribution
PKSFX.PGM archive.
LHARC.EXE This is used for LZH archive functions,
and is included in the
LHARC distribution archive.
SCAN.EXE This is used for the virus scan functions,
and is included in McAfee's Virus Scan
distribution archive.
CVT.COM These are used by the convert archive
CVT?????.??? format functions, and are included in
Starling's CVT-22 distribution archive.
These third-party shareware applications, and utilities may be downloaded
from most local bulletin board systems (BBS), CompuServe and GEnie.
ORDERING AND REGISTERING WinNAV AND USER DOCUMENTATION
------------------------------------------------------
The documentation required to order, register or use WinNAV, release 0.61,
together with the current pricing information, is included in the following
files:
WINNAV.TXT The main text of the WinNAV Users' Guide
WINNAVA.TXT General comments. (Users' Guide, Appendix A)
WINNAVB.TXT Information on distirbution of copies of
WinNAV. (Users' Guide, Appendix B)
WINNAVC.TXT Information containing all current fees and
charges, including multicopy discounts and
site license costs. Additional information,
on how to register and order copies of
WinNAV, including how to order by mail, make
payment payable to and credit card orders,
license agreements and warranties, that
must be read before ordering or using
WinNAV. (Users' Guide, Appendix C)
WINNAVD.TXT Order forms. (Users' Guide, Appendix D)
WINNAVE.TXT Information on various third-party shareware
applications that are directly supported by
or that may be used with WinNAV.
(Users' Guide, Appendix E)
WINNAVF.TXT General acknowledgements.
(Users' Guide, Appendix F)
TYPEDOCS.BAT A batch file that uses the DOS "copy" command
to output the pre-formated WinNAV user
documents to the print device.
Note, the prices quoted are for the current version of WinNAV (release 0.61),
and are subject to change without notice.
COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS AND BUG REPORTS
-------------------------------------
Please report all discovered bugs, either in writing or via CompuServe
E-Mail, so that we may make every attempt to correct same prior to the next
official release of WinNAV. As always, comments and suggestions
are also welcomed and encouraged.
Send regular mail or E-Mail reports to:
Richard S. Patterson
FlashPoint Development
P. O. Box 270492
Houston, Texas 77277
Compuserve Mail No. 70771,1336
Please do not report same by telephone.