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This file contains information regarding Vision Edit version 3.3
================================================================
IMPORTANT NOTES:
================
If you used any of the older versions of Vision Edit, make sure you have
removed ved.opt and all ved.dsk files. The new options and desktop files are
not compatible with the old ones. If you do not remove the old ved.opt and
ved.dsk warning messages will be displayed: "Error reading Options file."
and "Error reading Desktop file.".
A new file COMMANDS.TXT has been created for your convenience which contains
a list of all Vision Edit commands. You can use it when modifying hotkeys.
LATEST ENHANCEMENTS:
===================
- new KeyCmds menu item now makes it easy for new users to learn all editting
hot-key commands (Box Commands, Block Commands, Insert/Delete Commands,
Cursor Movement Commands, Miscellaneous Commands, Set Marker, and GoTo
Marker);
- new Config menu lets you customize your system:
- foreign languages support (keyboard redefinition & edit direction): you
can assign other ASCII codes e.g. other language characters to selected
keys; you can even edit text from right to left (Hebrew and Arabic
languages);
- you can remap most Vision Edit commands (Config|Commands) e.g. you can
make Vision Edit behave like another editor with commands of which you
are familiar;
- Block Operations (block selection, copy, cut & paste) in column mode;
- Dragging a selected block both in column and line mode (using a mouse or
arrow keys);
- drawing boxes with a mouse: just select a drawing style from KeyCmds|Box
Commands submenu, move the mouse cursor to the desired location, and mark
two opposite corners of a box by clicking (left mouse button);
- more Options in the Options|Preferences Menu:
- <Enter> key options (Unix files can be edited);
- Block Indent options;
- Show Page Breaks;
- print a file or a selected block directly from a window (Ctrl-K P);
- headers and footers now can be easily created (Print|Header, Print|Footer);
- more Print|Options:
- Top & Bottom Margins;
- Use Headers/Footers;
- Printer Initialization String;
- Search & Replace dialog boxes now display a current word (on which the
cursor is positioned) as "Text to find" - you do not have to retype the
word if it already exists in your text file;
- all dialog boxes now have a Help Button
- modified Delete Word (Ctrl-T) function - now works like that in Borland's
Turbo Pascal IDE;
- File|Dos Shell command now gives you almost all memory available below
640KB (it can vary between 500-600KB depending on the system configuration);
this is achieved by swapping contents of RAM memory to either Expanded
Memory (if available), what gives a very fast performance, or to a temporary
VED.SWP file which is created on your drive c:;
- new File|Run Program command allows you to run external programs or execute
DOS external commands from within Vision Edit;
- new File|Save All and File|Close File menu commands;
- the ability to edit Hidden and Read-Only Files;
- increased number of files that can be opened simultaneously;
- hints for menu items (displayed on the Status Line);
- new Windows|List of Files menu function (Alt-0)
- some fixes and internal improvements;
MACRO DEMOS:
============
The following Macro-Demo files have been provided with Vision Edit:
DEMO.MAC, DEMO1.MAC, DEMO2.MAC, DEMO3.MAC, DEMO4.MAC, DEMO5.MAC.
In order to use any macro-file you have to add it to a list of macros using
a function Read Macro from the Macro menu. After the file have been added
to a macro-list you can run it by selecting it from the list (in Macro menu).
ENTERING ASCII CODES:
=====================
You can enter ASCII codes directly from the keyboard - hold down Alt key,
enter ASCII code from the numeric keypad and release Alt key.
ASCII codes can be entered both into active window and into Search/Replace
dialog boxes.
You can also send ASCII codes to the edit window from the Ascii Table.
NAMING CONVENTIONS:
===================
- vedNNN.zip :unregistered, regular VED, version number is NNN;
- vedNNNr.zip :registered, regular VED, version number is NNN;
- vedNNNa.zip :registered, 286 version of VED, version number is NNN;
GENERAL INFORMATION:
===================
Vision Edit is a text editor which has the following features :
- multiple files editing
- movable, resizable windows
- on-line, context-sensitive help facility
- mouse support
- pull-down menus
- Word Star key binding
- block commands (cut, copy, paste, delete)
- search and replace
- change directory
- DOS shell
- clear, save and retrieve desktop
- customizable colors
- file printing
- additional gadgets (calculator, calendar, ASCII table)
- file name (wild cards allowed) can be specified as a
command-line parameter
- 43/50 lines screen mode for EGA/VGA
- macro facility
- virtual memory (files up 4MB can be edited)
If you have EMS installed, Vision Edit will automatically use it for
overlays, what will improve efficiency of the program.
If you have a disk cache program installed the performance of Vision Edit
can increase significantly especially when editing very large files.
============================================================================
Vision Edit
(c) Copyright 1991, 1992
Andrzej Brzezinski & Marek Kosznik
All rights reserved
Vision Edit is a shareware program.
You are welcome to copy it and share with friends.
If you find the program useful you are encouraged to register what will
give you the following benefits :
- free bug fixes
- discount on upgrades to future versions of Vision Edit
- manual (in a text file: MANUAL.TXT)
- phone support (ph.(204) 943-4020).
You are also welcome to suggest any improvements. This way you can actively
participate in the process of the program evolution to the benefit of all
users. On Telnet you can reach me at: umbrzez0@silver.cs.umanitoba.ca
To register, send $35 ($70 for network) to the following address:
Andrzej Brzezinski
P.O. Box 2657
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4B3
CANADA
Registered users can upgrade for $10 ($20 for network).
The users who cannot be sent Vision Edit by E-mail please add $3 for
shipping costs.