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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Installation Notes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Requirements
You must have Rexx support installed to run this program. Rexx is
normally part of the default installation of OS/2. If Rexx is not
installed you must go to Selective Install and install support for it
there.
If you don't have the Enhanced E installed on your system you MUST run
the install procedure to setup the editors to function properly. This is
now required before the program will run.
This version includes a changed ini file structure that needs to be set
up by the install procedure.
If you haven't done so already unzip the archive in any directory and run
"install". You may install to the directory you started the install operation
from or key in a new directory to install this program to. The install program
will create the directory (1 deep) if needed and copy the files to it. In the
interest of avoiding adding to your already long Path statement three files
are copied to other directories. The EEE.EXE and EE.EXE files are copied to
the \os2 directory and the EEE.HLP file is copied into the \os2\help
directory. These files are less than 250k total in size. If you will not be
using these editors from the command line, these three files may be deleted
from those locations. The uninstall procedure will also remove them if and
when you decide to uninstall the editors.
Notice - If you have a previous version of the Enhanced E installed -
Beginning with version .15 there is a new "Vprexx.dll". If you have moved your
dlls to another directory, make sure they are replaced with the version
included in version .15 or later.
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The Install program also has an uninstall procedure as mentioned previously.
The uninstall will:
Remove any desktop references to the editor(s) you've chosen to uninstall
Remove any files it may have placed elsewhere on your drives
Remove the chosen editor(s) desktop objects
After running the "uninstall" you may delete the Enhanced E directory and any
files that you may have moved.
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The install routine also gives you a choice of default editors. This item is
disabled unless you bypass it at the command line. At this point it only works
if the OS/2 System Editor is the only editor on the system. DO NOT use it if
your text files have other associations attached to them! If there are no
other editors on your system that have an association to "plain text" files
the Enhanced E may fill that void just by having an object created. To remedy
either situation, there is a neat utility by Henk Kelder called "assoed03.zip"
at the PillarSoft site or on Hobbes in "/os2/editors' that will change any
associations.
There are some data files that don't seem to "take" to a different default
editor without changing them individually, I am studying this. The default
change worked fine on my other machine with only the "E" System Editor
installed on it but I can make no garantees. It is not fool proof yet so avoid
it and use "assoed03.zip" unless you have alot of guts and are good at fixing
messes. BE WARNED! It may negatively affect your system. If you try this
please let me know if it works one way or the other. The install program
parameter to make it work is "def".
example - install def
REMEMBER, the safest way to make the Enhanced E or Enhanced EE the default
editor for the time being is to use Henk Kelders "Association Editor".
It is only 40k in size and available on Hobbes "/editors/assoed03.zip" or on
the psoft website.
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There is no nag screen but to keep beta versions from floating around forever
this version of the EEE.EXE will expire June 30, 1997. The EE.EXE is Free, it
has no expiration date and it will live forever... I Hope!
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Enhanced E Editor (EE.EXE, freeware) is much like the OS/2 "E" system
editor with a few enhancements. Some of the Enhanced E's features are:
PRINT FILE - Allows you to print the file presently loaded. Why wasn't
this included in "E" the OS/2 System Editor?
PRINT SELECTED - Prints the text that is presently highlighted. This is
helpful when you just want to print a small section of a larger file.
PRINTER SETUP - Allows you to change the settings on the system default
printer only.
POPUP MENU - Right mouse button brings up a menu with all commands. Menu
function help tips are also available on the 'tips' bar at the bottom of
the window.
TIME & DATE - Insert Time or Date from menues or hot keys.
HELP TIPS - As mentioned above.
FILE NAME - The full path and name of the loaded file is referenced in
the titlebar.
FILE IMPORT - Allows blending external file content into a file that is
already loaded.
DRAG & DROP - Drag selected text to another application or the print
object for processing or drop any text file onto the Enhanced E icon or
the edit window to load it.
MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT - Language support for menu items that make the
Enhanced E seem native to your tongue. See "PseeLang.zip" at the
PillarSoft page for more information.
HTML CODE STRIPPING SUPPORT - Strip html code from files while they are
loaded thanks to Otto Raeder's HTM2TXT that plugs right into the Enhanced
E and the Enhanced EE Editors.
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The Enhanced EE Editor (EEE.EXE, commercial product) is has everything the
Enhanced E Editor has with a few other improvements. Here are some of it's
features.
PRINTER SETUP - Allows you to choose a printer and change it's properties
including printing to a fax program.
TOOLBAR - One button access to the most often used commands. Toolbar
button function help tips are available on the 'tips' bar at the bottom
of the window.
SEARCH BY LINE # - A search dialog that allows you to find a particular
line # in a file. Handy for system or compiler errors that are referenced
by line number in a file.
SAVE TRACKING - The EEE Editor knows when you have made changes and
haven't saved your file. It will give you the opportunity to save it
before opening a new file, starting a new file or exiting the program.
AUTOSAVE - Set the AutoSave feature "ON" to save your work at specified 1
minute intervals from 1 to 60 minutes.
SAVE SELECTED - Save selected text to a temorary file for later
processing.
OPEN TEMP FILE - Opens temp file created by "Save selected".
TIME, DATE, NAME & SIG FILE - Insert Time, Date, Name or a Signature file
from menues or hot keys.
FILE IMPORT - Allows blending external file content into a file that is
already loaded.
SPAWN NEW WINDOW - Allows starting another Enhanced EE session
concurrently.
DRAG & DROP - Drag selected text to another application or the print
object for processing or drop any text file onto the Enhanced E icon or
the edit window to load it. Also allows moving text from place to place
within the edit window.
FILE HISTORY - One of the really nice features of EEE. The file history
tracks the most recently loaded files for quick retrieval. It keeps the
last "x" number (user selected) files used in 'most recently loaded'
order. The limit will allow you to keep the combobox and ini file from
getting too unwieldy. The user can set his own limit in the full version.
Really helpful for editing or reading several files in a group. The
unregistered version has a built in limit of 10 files.
MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT - Language support for menu items that make the
Enhanced EE seem native to your tongue. See "PseeLang.zip" at the
PillarSoft page for more information.
PRESENTATION MODE - Switches editor to full screen view from the menu or
by hot key <Ctrl+p>.
HTML CODE STRIPPING SUPPORT - Strip html code from files while they are
loaded thanks to Otto Raeder's HTM2TXT that plugs right into the Enhanced
EE Editor.
BUBBLE HELP - Text boxes automatically popup to help identify toolbar
items as the mouse passes over them.
You'll find more specifics on some of these items in the General Help section.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. General Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Click on "Search" to find help on any particular item.
Most of the controls have a tip on the message bar at the bottom of the screen
and are otherwise pretty well understood by most experienced computer users. If
you look down there you'll see the tips as you move your mouse over the menu's
and buttons. If you don't look down there you'll actually be able to see what
you're doing and hit the mark most of the time with your mouse clicks.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.1. Bubble Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
BUBBLE HELP
As the mouse passes over the toolbar, textboxes popup to help identify each
button. This can be toggled on or off from the "Settings" dialog. The bubble
help boxes close when the mouse returns to the edit window or they time out. If
the mouse movement is too quick (generally sliding sideways and down) sometimes
they will not toggle off as they may be to quick for the trap that awaits them.
In this situation they will still only remain on for a few seconds and then
toggle off automatically. The bubble help seemed to lose it's bearings during
testing when there were many resizing events performed back to back. This
shouldn't occur during normal useage but if it does just maximize the window
and it should correct itself.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.2. Changing Colors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
CHANGING COLORS
The color selection utility allows you to choose from a sixteen color palette.
The utility will show the example text in the colors you choose by clicking on
a selection from the Foreground and Background listboxes. You may elect to
"SET" new colors or "Cancel" a color change. Be aware that if you hit the "SET"
button without choosing new colors the edit window will set to the default
Black on White mode.
SET - If you decide to keep a new color selection, click on "Set" and the
new selection will be saved.
APPLY - To preview your selection in the Enhanced EE Editor window click
on "Apply". This is sort of the "Free home trial" of color selection. The
colors you apply will not "stick" until you click the "Set" button.
Choose as many combinations as you like and preview them.
CANCEL - If you decide you don't want to change, click on "Cancel" and
your original colors will be cheerfully refunded.
HELP - Brings a small popup help panel.
"I WANT A DIFFERENT COLOR!" - The Enhanced EE Editor will support more
(up to 16 million) colors for the background through drag and drop
actions from your desktop Color Palette if your monitor/video card will
allow it. First choose the text or "ForeGround" color from the built in
"EEE Color Palette" then open the "OS/2 System Color Palette", choose or
edit a color and drop it on the edit window. The new color will be saved
in the ini file. If you change your text or "Foreground" color AFTER
dropping from the color palette you'll end up with one of the sixteen
base colors and have to re-drag and drop your new background.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.3. Changing Fonts ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
CHANGING FONTS
Press the "Font" button on the toolbar or on either menu select "Options",
"Set", "Set Font" to open the font dialog. Choose your new font from the font
dialog and click "OK". The new font setting will be saved. Notice that the edit
field and history combobox can have two different fonts and must be changed
separately. The history combobox font dialog is accessed from the "Settings"
dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.4. Changing Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
CHANGING SETTINGS
When the settings dialog opens you will notice that you can toggle the WordWrap
on/off, set the TabStop, turn AutoSave on/off, set the File History Limit,
toggle the bubble help, add a name for inserting and find a signature file for
insert. Notice also that the file statistics (EE only, EEE file stats are in
the "Find, by Line#" menu item) are updated as you edit. When finished
selecting your settings press the exit button and the settings will be in
effect.
WORD WRAP - Toggles WordWrap on or off. This may also be toggled from the
menu.
TABSTOP - Sets size of the tab in the editor in characters.
AUTOSAVE - Toggles AutoSave on/off and sets the interval in minutes
between saves. The spin button selects the number of minutes between
automatic saves or you can type the number in. It is only enabled when
the "AutoSave" checkbox is checked. The light just to the left of the
File History combobox will light up during any disk activity the EEE
creates. AutoSave is available only in the EEE editor. Be careful using
AutoSave, it saves mistakes too... (EEE)
HISTORY LIMIT - Sets the limit of file names and locations that are
tracked in the File History combobox. The limit was installed as a
measure against having an ini file with so many names that it degrades
loading performance and creates a huge unusable combobox. Set it to suit
your taste and cpu. The shareware version of EEE has a built in limit of
10 History Files stored the full version has no limit. (EEE)
HISTORY FONT - Opens the font dialog to set a new font for the History
combobox. (EEE)
NAME - Enter the name to be used for "Insert - Name" (EEE)
SIG FILE - Enter the full path to the signature file to be used for
"Options - Insert - Sig File..." or click on "Browse" to locate one.
(EEE)
BUBBLE HELP - As the mouse passes over the toolbar, textboxes popup to
help identify each button. This setting toggles bubble help "On" or
"Off". (EEE)
CONFIRMATIONS - Confirm Save; Toggles save confirmation On/Off. Confirm
Close; Toggles confirmation when exiting the editor On/Off. Changed file;
Toggles save confirmation of changed file when exiting On/Off. If toggled
off the editor will save a changed file automatically for a quick, no
confirm, saving exit.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.5. Search Functions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
SEARCH BY KEYWORD OR LINE # (EEE only)
Searches in documents can take on two forms.
SEARCH BY KEYWORD - The search dialog for text lets you key in a word in the
"Find" field and if desired the "Change to" field allows you to change the
search word by confirming the change or by electing to change all instances of
the word from the present cursor position to the end of the document. Once the
search stops on the object word of its' search you can "Cancel" to end the
search or click "Find" again to search for the next instance of the word in
question.
SEARCH BY LINE # - The search dialog for "Line #" searches shows you the number
of characters in the file and the number of lines. In the Enhanced EE a line is
defined as a string of characters located on the same row as opposed to a
string that ends in a carraige return/line feed pair. If you turn off the
wordwrap you can see just how long a true line can actually get in some cases.
The spin button will only allow you to choose a legal line #. You may also key
in any legal number in the spin button field. When the selection is made click
on "Goto Line #" to search or "Cancel" to close the dialog without a search.
(EEE)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.6. Presentation Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
PRESENTATION MODE
One of the truely neat things about IBM's WebExplorer was its' Presentation
Mode. I used it all the time, It was so nice to sit and read without so much
clutter all around. I only wish Netscape had thought to do the same. The
Enhanced EE Editor is equipted with a presentation mode that takes the edit
window to the full extents of your screen. It's not flashy, there is nothing
else to see, BUT... there is no clutter, just the text loaded in the editor.
You can still do almost everything you could do from the main window but all
commands go through the popup menu or the Hot keys. Just right click anywhere
on the screen for the popup. You can toggle the presentation mode on & off with
the "Control+p" key combination or from the menues.
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MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Beginning with Beta v.11 the Enhanced E's offer multiple language support. At
this point only the menu items and bubble help text can be changed. The editors
look each time they start for a file called "LANGUAGE". If the file exists then
it is read into a stem variable and the menu items are updated with their new
names. There is a template for translation available at the PillarSoft website
called PseeLang.zip. It has about 65 commands to interpet. If you decide to try
it, let me know of the outcome.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.8. Html Stripping Support ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
HTML CODE STRIPPING SUPPORT
Stripping html code is easy right from the desktop once you plug in HTM2TXT.
The htm2txt1.zip file can be downloaded from the PillarSoft site, Hobbes or any
of the usual OS/2 FTP sites. Just copy the "Htm2TxT.cmd" file into the Enhanced
E directory and the Enhanced E's will do the rest. Load any html (or htm) file
and click "Strip Html" or hit the hot key "Ctrl+h". The red light beside the
history list will glow while Htm2Txt is quietly working. Be aware that a large
file will take a few seconds to be processed. The TXT version of the file will
be saved with the original html files' name and a ".txt" extention in the
original files' directory.
Htm2Txt has command line options if you want to investigate it further. The
editor sends commands that limit it to processing only the object file but it
will allow chaining of any files mentioned in the object htm file plus a few
other little goodies.
Otto Raeder, the writer of Htm2Txt, has done a real nice job with this utility.
It would have taken alot of work to do what he has done so rather than reinvent
the wheel I asked Otto if I could include his code in this editor. He
graciously said "Go for it" but rather than do it that way (I'd feel like a kid
cheating on an exam!) I decided just to make the Enhanced EE work with it like
a plugin so I won't be inadvertantly taking credit for his work. He distributes
it freely and I would like to say thank you anyway to Otto, and thanks from the
OS/2 community for all your work.
In keeping with the free nature of Otto's work the HTM2TXT command file has
been incorporated into the freeware version of the Enhanced E also. Hopefully
this combo will get alot of good, hard use out of the users of OS/2.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.9. Drag and Drop ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
DRAG AND DROP
The Enhanced E's now support;
Dropping text files onto the desktop icon to start the editor with the
selected text file loaded.
Dropping text files on the edit window while the editor is running. When
a file is dropped on the edit window you will be asked if you wish to
save the previously loaded file before the newly dropped file is loaded.
The editors will only accept complete "plain text" files that physically
exist somewhere on your drive.
Dropping text from other locations inside the edit window.
You may now also drag selected (highlighted) text to;
Another editor or application that accepts dropped text.
The printer object. Makes sending a file to a different printer or fax
easier than changing to another driver. With the file loaded just click
on "Select All" and drag the file to your selected printer object.
The desktop to save snippets of information in temporary files. Each file
dropped on the desktop gets a unique temporary name (up to one thousand
unique names) that you can rename whatever you please. TIP: An easy way
to rename icons (and the filename with it) is to hold down the <alt> key
while left clicking the mouse on the icon. After editing the title, click
the mouse elsewhere on the desktop to close the icons' entry field and
save the new name.
Another location inside the edit window to "Move" text from place to
place or to "Copy" text (by holding the <Control> key down while
dragging) to another location in the editing field.
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ERRATA
FILE CHAR COUNT - Located in the "Settings"(EE) or the "Find - by
Line#..."(EEE) dialog the total number of characters in the currently loaded
file is displayed.
FILE LINE COUNT - Also located in the "Settings"(EE) or the "Find - by
Line#..."(EEE) dialog the total number of lines in the currently loaded file
are displayed. Notice that if the file uses long lines you may have to set
WordWrap "off" to find the correct line referenced by a compiler error comment
etc.
The <Ctrl>+<Home> key combination will take you to the top of the file.
The <Ctrl>+<End> key combination will take you to the end of the file.
This program was done with the monitor set to 1024x768 mode and the toolbar
icons may be to large for 640 mode, they may have to be revamped to a smaller
icon. Feedback?
There is a known problem with loading files that have a space in the path or
filename. We are working on a solution to this but as of yet do not have a
satisfactory method to implement.
When saving a file that has the "Read Only" bit set, the editor says the file
is saved when in all actuality the editor cannot overwrite it. It is safest to
leave it that way but is this something I should add the option of overriding?
We are working on moving text by dragging inside the editor. It is presently
working on the testbed but has a few glitches that prevent us from releasing
it. We can make no promises that this will make it into the final version of
the editor but are still working to iron it out.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Menu Items ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Menu item help
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.1. File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
FILE MENU
NEW - Clears the edit window in preparation for a new file to be pasted
or keyed in.
OPEN FILE- Brings up the file dialog box to search for an existing file.
OPEN FILE *.txt - Brings up the file dialog box filtered to search for
*.txt files.
OPEN TEMP FILE - Opens temporary file created by "Save selected".
SPAWN NEW WINDOW - Opens a new instance of the editor, prompts for new
file to open.
IMPORT - Places the contents of a text file into the editor at the
current cursor location.
SAVE FILE- Saves the edited version of a file over the top of the old
version.
SAVE AS - Brings up the file dialog box to save the file under a new
name.
SAVE SELECTED, START NEW - Saves the selected text to a temporary file.
(overwites previous text)
SAVE SELECTED, APPEND TO - Appends the selected text to the temporary
file. (adds to previous text)
PRINT FILE - Sends the file loaded to the printer queue.
PRINT SELECTED - Sends the currently highlighted text to the printer
queue.
PRINTER SETUP - Brings up the "Available Printers" dialog. (EEE)
AVAILABLE PRINTERS - Pick a printer and click "Properties" to change
settings. (EEE)
EXIT - Exit the program. If the loaded file is changed you will be
prompted to save.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2. Edit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
EDIT MENU
UNDO - Undo last edit, cut, copy, paste, selection etc. operation
performed.
CUT - Cuts highlighted text out of document and stores it for later
retrieval.
COPY - Copies highlighted text to clipboard for pasting elsewhere.
PASTE - Pastes text from the clipboard to the current cursor location.
CLEAR - Deletes the highlighted text from the current document.
FIND - Brings up the search dialog to find and/or replace words in your
document.
FIND by Line# - Brings up a search dialog that will locate any line in
your document.(EEE)
SELECT ALL - Easy way to highlight all the text in the current document.
SELECT NONE - Unselects any currently highlighted text.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3. Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
OPTIONS MENU
TOGGLE WORD WRAP - Turns word wrapping of text on/off.
INSERT TIME - Inserts Time at cursor location.
INSERT DATE - Inserts Date at cursor location.
INSERT NAME - Inserts Name at cursor location. (set in "Settings") (EEE)
INSERT SIG - Inserts Signature file contents at cursor location. (set
location in "Settings") (EEE)
SET FONT - Brings up Font dialog. (see Changing Font)
SET COLORS - Brings up Color Selection dialog. (see Changing Colors)
SETTINGS - Brings up WordWrap, TabStop, AutoSave (EEE), History Limit
(EEE), Name (EEE), Signature file (EEE) Confirmations (EEE) & History
font (EEE) settings dialog. (see Changing Settings)
PRESENTATION MODE - Switches editor to full screen mode. (EEE only)
STRIP HTML - Strips html code from web pages and reloads as plain text.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4. Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
HELP MENU
HELP INDEX - Opens an indexed listing of help topics.
EXTENDED HELP - The "Psoft" toolbar button or the Help menu item will
bring up the general help dialog. Use the "search" facility or the
"index" to maneuver.
HELP FOR HELP - Brings up the help dialog to teach you how to use the
help dialog? (Hey! Great idea!)
PRODUCT INFORMATION - Product name and version number... and a little
self indulgent advertising.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Ordering ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
ENHANCED E EDITOR (EE.EXE)
The Enhanced E Editor is free to any individual that will send a postcard
depicting something interesting from their part of the world and a short
comment on their reason for using the Enhanced E editor. The Enhanced E Editor
may not be used in a commercial business or government agency without prior
license and written consent of the author.
Support? - I'll try to make any adjustments that are needed or in my power to
make as I would prefer that this program would prove useful to everyone that
chooses to use it but remember - You get what you pay for.
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ENHANCED EE EDITOR (EEE.EXE)
The Enhanced EE Editor is shareware. You may use the Enhanced EE Editor for 30
days for evaluation purposes only. After the 30 day trial period you must
either register it with the author or delete it from your system and
discontinue use of it. Registration entitles you to the latest version of EEE
without the nag screen (Nag screen is now gone) and no limit on the number of
files kept in the File History. To avoid having old beta versions of this
software floating around forever, this version of the Enhanced EE Editor will
expire May 1, 1997. If you've obtained this file after the expiration date, try
setting your system clock back to late April 1997 to evaluate it.
Even though the Enhanced EE is still in beta (March 1997) we are collecting
registrations from those of you who would like to see the beta become generally
available as v1.0. You will receive full access to all versions up to and
including v1.0 free upon its general availability. (planned GA is mid summer
97)
Commercial environments and government agencies must inquire on registration or
site licensing deals.
$25 registers the most recent version for online delivery (email attachment),
gives you tech support and low cost upgrades. All documentation is online. If
and when there is a packaged version with printed documentation the price
structure will change.
You can order online from BMT Micro (http://www.bmtmicro.com/) or order via
mail. The BMT Micro and PillarSoft order forms are included in this help file.
To order via mail, you may print out either order form by opening the form you
wish to use, select "Services" from the menu and then choose "Print". A dialog
box will open, choose "This section" and then click on "Print".
BMT is a full service order desk. They accept many forms of payment (credit
cards etc.) and can give you the fastest service as far as getting your editor
registered. Check the "BMT Order Form" in this archive to find out how to
contact BMT.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.1. BMT Order Form ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Mail Orders To: BMT Micro
PO Box 15016
Wilmington, NC 28408
U.S.A.
Voice Orders: 8:00am - 7:00pm EST (-5 GMT)
(800) 414-4268 (orders only)
(910) 791-7052
Fax Orders: (910) 350-2937 24 hours / 7 Days
(800) 346-1672 24 hours / 7 Days
Online Orders via modem: (910) 350-8061 10 lines, all 14.4K
(910) 799-0923 Direct 28.8K line
via Internet: orders@bmtmicro.com
telnet@bmtmicro.com
http://www.bmtmicro.com
Secure Ordering: https://wwws.wilmington.net/bmtmicro/secure_form.html
Ordering and general ordering questions:
Via AOL: bmtmicro
Via MSN: bmtmicro
Via Prodigy: HNGP66D
Via Compuserve: 74031,307
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners
Club, Carte Blanche, Cashiers Check, Personal Check. Personal
checks are subject to clearance. Eurochecks in DM are welcome.
DM, Sterling, and US Currency is welcome but send only by
registered mail, return receipt requested. We cannot be liable
for lost cash sent through the mail.
If you reside in a country with an unconvertible currency please
contact us for alternatives.
Purchase orders are welcome, subject to approval. The minimum
amount is $250.00.
Information for our German customers is explained in the last
paragraph of this order form.
_____________________________________________________________________
Company:_____________________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________State/Province: ________________
Postal/ZIP Code: ____________________Country:________________________
Phone:_______________________________________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________________________________
E-Mail #1____________________________________________________________
E-Mail #2____________________________________________________________
Product Quantity Price Number of copies
_________________________ ______________ ________________
Enhanced EE Editor ____$25.00____ x ____________ = + $ _______
Latest Version on Diskette _____$3.00____ x ____________ = + $ _______
North Carolina Residents add 6% Sales Tax $ _______
Shipping and Handling (no quantity limit / see below) $ _______
Email - Subject to Credit Card Verification Free
Fax (USA/Canada)........................... 1.00 US
Fax (Non-North America).................... 2.00 US
Worldwide 1st Class ....................... Free
2nd Day Priority, USA Only ................ $ 4.00 US
US Postal Service International Express
(Including Canada and Mexico), allow up to
7-10 days ............................... $ 25.00 US
Airborne Select Delivery (USA Only) $ 8.00 US
FedEx Overnight, USA Only (delivery by
3:00 pm the following day) .............. $ 15.00 US
FedEx Europe/Japan (guaranteed delivery
within 3 days) .......................... $ 35.00 US
Total: $ _______
For credit card payment only
Circle one: VISA / Master / Discover / American Express / Diners
Credit card number: _____________________________________________
Expiration date: ________________________________________________
Authorization signature: ________________________________________
ORDERING FROM INSIDE GERMANY ONLY
=================================
Persons in Germany wishing to order shareware may also transfer funds
into our account with Deutsche Bank. Once the money is deposited you
may either fax a confirmation to us with proof of deposit or wait until
Deutsche Bank notifies us of the transaction (usually 10-18 business days).
Account information is as follows:
Deutsche Bank / Frankfurt Branch
EmpfДnger: Thomas Bradford
Konto-Nummer: 0860221
Bankleitzahl: 500-700-10
When you make the transfer, be sure to put your name and the program you
are registering on the transfer.
Current exchange rates can be obtained by sending an email to
dm_to_us@bmtmicro.com. An automated reply will return todays exchange
rates.
It is very important that you send us a completed order form by
either email or fax if you deposit money into this account for a
registration. Fill the order form out as usual except in the credit
card number field put "DEUTSCHE BANK". We will file the order and
use it to match against the deposit information we receive from the
bank.
IMPORTANT!
----------
When you email us your order form, we will reply with an
acknowledgement. If you do not get an acknowledgement within 24 hours
please send your order again in case it was lost. This extra bit of
caution can save a lot of confusion.
If you are concerned that your order is taking too long to process, feel
free to check with us about the status of your order. It's important
to all of us that you feel safe doing business with our company and
please feel free to suggest ways we can improve our service to you.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.2. PillarSoft Order Form ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
ORDER ENHANCED EE
______ # of copies of the Enhanced EE Editor @ $25/copy
______ Shipping and Handling (US & Canada)($3)
(no charge for email delivery)
______ Shipping and Handling (overseas)($8)
(no charge for email delivery)
______ Total charge
______ Deliver by email
______ Deliver by mail
Name, address:
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
Email address:
________________________
Make checks payable to:
PillarSoft
PO Box #1403
Jamestown, ND 58402
Fax: 1(701)252-5543
email: Psoft@Tech-Center.com
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/3512/psoft.html
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Troubleshooting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Trouble?
Did you use the install program? Try running it and see if that solves
your problems.
If things still aren't working right try running install from the
editors' home directory then choose "uninstall" then run install again
and choose "update" or "new install". "Update" will recreate the system
settings for the editors chosen. "New Install" will update system
settings and recreate the folder and icons. Be sure the install directory
information box has the correct directory entered.
If the install program chokes with an error message that says "routine
not found" the most likely cause is a dll conflict with another program.
The easiest way to overcome this is to reboot and run the install program
before running anything else that may using the "rexxutil.dll" functions.
The install program will unload any functions it loads upon its'
completion.
Is there a dot as the first entry of your LIBPATH statement in the
config.sys? example - LIBPATH=.;C:\OS2; This tells OS/2 to check the home
directory first.
Did you copy over ALL the old files if you had the Enhanced E installed
previously? With version .17 a new "Vprexx.dll" was introduced. Some
features will not work without this new dll.
All files for the Enhanced E's must reside in the installed directory with the
following exceptions:
The DLL files can be moved to the \os2\dll directory or to a directory
that you have setup in your path for "user.dll's" if you prefer but
shouldn't need to be moved. If you have more than one copy of a
particular dll, put the newest one in os2/dll or a user/dll directory to
save disk space. Before deleting the older dll, make sure all your
programs work with the newer one.
In order to use the Enhanced E's from the command line, OS/2 needs to
know where they are. Rather than adding to your already LONG Path
statement or adding an environment variable etc. The two files EE.EXE &
EEE.EXE are copied to your \OS2 directory. They are small and the effect
on your freespace will hardly be noticeable. If you do not forsee
yourself using them from the command line just delete them from the \OS2
directory to regain 200k. The uninstall will also remove these files.
This help file is copied into the \OS2\HELP directory so it is available
if you use the editors from the command line. If you do not forsee
yourself using them from the command line you may delete the help file
from the \OS2\HELP directory to regain 50k. The uninstall will also
remove this file. The help file can also be moved if desired to any
directory listed in the SET HELP statement in your config.sys.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. What's new ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This help file will hold the program update history. The numbering system will
denote Beta versions if less than 1.0. The first full version will be v1.0.
Because this program is in Beta and I don't want versions floating around
forever, there is an expiration date on it. If you've downloaded this after the
Enhanced EE expiration date and want to try it, set your system time prior to
the expire date to evaluate the Enhanced EE Editor. The freeware Enhanced E
Editor has no expiration date but check for the latest version as it still gets
a few minor changes. Enjoy!
Version .17 - 5/01/97
Import menuitem added
Drag and drop of text inside the edit window is added
Speedier signature file insertion
Spawn new window
Confirmation toggles
Expires June 30, 1997
Version .16 - 4/15/97
Drag and drop ability extended
Changed "Select all" and "Select none" hot keys to OS/2 standard
Consolidated about 800 lines of redundant code
More system calls renamed to avoid problems with other apps using same
calls
Expires May 31, 1997
Version .15 - 4/04/97
Drag and drop files on edit window
Help file moved to IPF format
New font dialogs
History box font change is now working
Built with new version of development tool
Expires May 31, 1997
Version .14 - 3/17/97
Added bubble help to the toolbar in the Enhanced EE
Incorporated Otto Raeders HTM2TXT into the Freeware Enhanced E
Removed all but 1 entry from the os2.ini file
Fixed command line call from any root directory
Expires May 1, 1997
Version .13 - 3/2/97
Fixed white flash on splash and help screens
Changed old history file deletetion routine
Added title bar updating for new "Save as" name
Incorporated Otto Raeders HTM2TXT to strip html
Added hot keys in Presentation mode
Expires April 15, 1997
Version .12 - 2/20/97
Presentation Mode
Added accelerator keys to all events
Finished mnemonic keys
Fixed Save as when exiting
Fixed filepath call from command line
Changed language loading routine
Added "Presentation mode" to line #44 of language template
Expires March 31, 1997
Version .11 - 2/15/97
Fixed selected printer highlighting
Changed product information screen
Changed graphic style for the help system
Changed dll loading style so two programs accessing a dll concurrently
don't ruin each others fun
Added language support for menu items (See "PSE_Lang.zip" at the
PillarSoft site for info)
Expires March 31, 1997
Version .10 - 2/11/97
Added save selected text to temp file for later processing
Added append selected text to temp file for later processing
Added open temp file
History now dumps non-existant file references
Fixed Sig file change to null when no new sig file is selected after
browsing
Filled in missing help tips
Expires March 31, 1997
Version .09 - 2/10/97
Added Time and Date insert to Enhanced E
Added Time, Date, Name, Signature file insert to Enhanced EE
Expires March 31, 1997
Version .08 - 2/07/97
Recompiled for smaller executables
Expires March 31, 1997
Version .07 - 2/04/97
Menu accelerator keys working
Fixed crash when trying to print with no printer selected
Added Product Information
Expires March 31, 1997
Version .06 - 2/02/97
Got rid of the splash screen on startup (EEE), no more waiting...
Fixed "Delete" key action in edit window
Put initialization information in os2.ini
Added ability to make EE or EEE the default System Editor.br (Disabled
for safety but you can bypass it)
Added uninstall to clean out os2.ini and deregister objects
The EEE still expires on March 31, 1997
Version .05 - 1/28/97
First release of the freeware PillarSoft Enhanced E and the shareware
Enhanced EE Editors v.05 Beta
The Enhanced EE (EEE.EXE) expires on March 31, 1997
Version .04 - 1/20/97
Closed Beta
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. License Agreement ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
LICENSE AGREEMENT
For the purposes of this document the Enhanced E (EE.EXE) hereafter shall be
referred to as the Enhanced E. The Enhanced EE (EEE.EXE) shall be referred to
as the Enhanced EE. When referring to both the Enhanced E (EE.EXE) and the
Enhanced EE (EEE.EXE) the term used shall be the Enhanced E's.
Enhanced E Specific
The Enhanced E is not public domain software but is to be freely used by
individuals that agree to adhere to this license agreement.
Individual users are granted a limited license to use the Enhanced E on a
fulltime basis if it is suitable for their needs. Use of the Enhanced E
by any business, corporation, governmental agency or other entity or
institution is strictly forbidden without prior written consent of the
author.
Enhanced EE Specific
The Enhanced EE is not public domain software, nor is it free software,
it is user supported.
Non-registered users are granted a limited license to use the Enhanced EE
on a trial basis for the purpose of determining whether it is suitable
for their needs. Use of the Enhanced EE, except for this limited
purpose, requires registration.
Use of non-registered copies of the Enhanced EE beyond a 30 day
evaluation period by any person, business, corporation, governmental
agency or other entity or institution is strictly forbidden.
Use of registered copies of the Enhanced EE by any business, corporation,
governmental agency or other entity or institution is strictly forbidden
without prior licensing arrangements and written consent of the author.
Registration grants a user the right to use the Enhanced EE only on a
single computer unless prior arrangements are made with the author. A
registered user may use the program on a different computer, but may not
use the program on more than one computer at the same time.
Specific to Both Programs
You may not modify the Enhanced E's in any way, including but not limited
to, decompiling, disassembling or otherwise reverse engineering the
program.
All users are granted a limited license to copy the unregistered version
of the Enhanced E's only for the trial use of others subject to the above
limitations. The following limitations also apply:
The Enhanced E's must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the
file containing license and ordering information.
The full documentation for the Enhanced E's must be included in the
archive.
No fee, charge or other compensation may be accepted or requested by any
licensee beyond a reasonable price for the media the Enhanced E's are
transferred on.
Operators of electronic bulletin board systems and internet web/ftp sites
may post the unregistered version of the Enhanced E's for downloading by
their users as long as the above conditions are met.
Distributors of public domain or user supported software may distribute
copies of the unregistered version of the Enhanced E's subject to the
above conditions.
The Enhanced EE is a shareware product and can be registered through BMT Micro
or directly from PillarSoft for $25.00.
Enhanced E's are copyright (C) 1997, PillarSoft
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. Support ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this software. Keep
in mind that the email workload has been almost overwhelming at times. When
there is too much email be assured that registered users get immediate and
prompt attention.
How to contact us
PillarSoft
PO Box #1403
Jamestown, ND 58402
Fax: 1(701)252-5543
email: Psoft@Tech-Center.com
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/3512/psoft.html