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RPF Zip Control(TM) Copyright 1993, 1994 RPF Software ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Abstract
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Zip Control is an OS/2 program which uses a PM interface to access
the freeware programs UnZip.exe and Zip.exe. UnZip and Zip are
command line programs which are compatible with versions 1 & 2 of the
DOS PkZIP program. UnZip and Zip are available as freeware on many
BBSs which have OS/2 libraries, on the IBM NSC BBS, and on
CompuServe (OS2USER forum, Library 4 for UNZ512.EXE and
ZIP201.ZIP). Zip and UnZip are freeware products of Info-ZIP.
Zip Control is a shareware product of RPF Software. Info-ZIP and
RPF Software are independent organizations. (See section below on
Shareware.)
Zip Control is available on CompuServe (OS2SHARE Forum, Library 1, &
OS2USER Forum, Library 4), America On Line, Prodigy OS/2 Club,
Pete Norloff's OS/2 Shareware BBS (703.385.4325), Fernwood BBS
(203.483.0348), Pandora's Box (619.291.9716), Pyramid BBS
(415.494.7497), and other BBSs which carry OS/2 software. Primary
support is via email and in CompuServe's OS2SHARE Forum, Section One
(OS/2 Shareware).
Zip Control is copyrighted shareware, it is NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN, it is
NOT FREE. You are encouraged to use it for a reasonable evaluation
period (21 days) to see if it is software which is helpful to you
and which you wish to continue using. If you do decide to continue
using Zip Control, you MUST register your copy of Zip Control by
filling out the form in ORDER.DOC and sending it along with the
registration fee to RPF Software.
Alternatively, and perhaps easier, you may register using the
CompuServe online registration service. The registration fee will
be added to your CompuServe bill. To use this method, GO SWREG.
The registration number is 1373, or search for "RPF Zip Control."
The registration fee is currently US$35.00.
See Zip Control online Help for assistance in using Zip Control.
Known Problems
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- Password protected zip files are not currently supported.
Attempts to unzip such files may stall Zip Control, and
you will have to use the window task list to close Zip
Control. You may then also have to do Ctl-Esc and then
press Enter (when prompted) to complete the closure of
Zip Control.
The cause for this is our current inability to intercept
UnZip.exe's request for the password.
- When Zip Control is run from the command line in an OS/2 window,
some of the buttons on the Zip Control main window may be
temporarily erased.
Zip Control Error Messages
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- Most users find Zip Control easy to use and register the software
without reporting any problems. However, other users may have a
different operating environment or may use Zip Control with .zip
files where Zip.exe or UnZip.exe send Zip Control error messages.
In those cases, the ZC users will see a general error message from
ZC which offers to display the error message reported by Zip.exe or
UnZip.exe. It further offers to display additional information
which you may wish to report to RPF Software.
At that point RPF Software duplicates the problem and, if the
problem is caused by Zip Control, makes the necessary software
repairs to properly handle the problem. A new version of ZC is
then made available.
- When the error message offers to display the specific error message
as reported by zip.exe or unzip.exe, this alerts alert you to a
possible problem with the .zip file with which you are working.
Futures
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Right mouse button support.
More use of drag-and-drop within Zip Control.
User suggestions will be incorporated, as appropriate.
Files Included
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ReadMe.1st
ReadMe.doc
History.doc
Order.doc
Warranty.doc
SysOp.doc
ZipCntrl.exe
zcNLS.dll (language specific text for Zip Control)
ZipCntrl.hlp (language specific)
FILE_ID.DIZ
Installation Instructions
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Unzip the delivery files to a new directory, such as \ZipCntrl.
Create a workplace shell object which references ZipCntrl.exe
(with full path) as the program name and enter the same path as
the working directory.
Run Zip Control by either double clicking on the Zip Control
object on the desktop OR by dragging one or more .zip files
to the Zip Control desktop object (using the right mouse
button). If multiple .zip files are dragged to the Zip Control
object, multiple versions of Zip Control will be started, each
displayed on top of the other. You can then use these to perform
simultaneous unzips or to investigate the various .zip files,
comparing dates of zipped files, and viewing zipped files.
If an "association" is established for *.zip files (to the Zip
Control desktop object), Zip Control can be started by double
clicking .zip files displayed using the Drives object. To
establish the association, open the Settings window for the
Zip Control desktop object and select the "Association" page
(tab). In the lower section of the page, enter "*.zip"
(without the quotes) in the "New Name" field. Then select "Add."
If there had been a previous association established with another
program, that association should be removed from either the other
program's desktop object OR from the other program's .EXE file (via
the Drives object), before establishing a new association with Zip
Control. To determine whether a previous association is in effect
and to what program or object, do a right mouse button click on a
Drives listing of a .zip file, then select the arrow to the right
of "Open." Any current associations will be listed below the word
"Settings."
Use the "Paths" page of the "Settings" notebook in Zip Control
to define the path where .zip files will usually be found,
such as C:\DOWNLOAD. Also, define a default output directory,
such as C:\SCRATCH and a work location directory. If you do not
define a Work Location, the default work location directory will
be set to the directory in which zipcntrl.exe resides. A change
in Work Location does not take effect until restarting Zip Control.
Note: A subdirectory, ~ZipWork, of the work location directory
is used for Zip Control temporary files created when using "View",
"Print", "New", "Add", and "Delete". The temporary files should be
automatically cleaned up. However, if they are not automatically
deleted, you may delete them at any time. The temporary files
should all be located in the ~ZipWork subdirectory.
Disclaimer - Agreement
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Users of Zip Control must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"Zip Control is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
which may result from the use of Zip Control."
Zip Control is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop new products. If you find this program
useful and find that you are using Zip Control and continue to use
Zip Control after a reasonable trial period, you must make a
registration payment of $35.00 to RPF Software. The $35.00
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like
a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
being used at one location while it's being used at another.
Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
same time.
Commercial users of Zip Control must register and pay for their
copies of Zip Control within 30 days of first use or their license
is withdrawn. Site License arrangements are available. See
ORDER.DOC for details.
Anyone distributing Zip Control for any kind of remuneration must
first contact RPF Software at the address below for authorization.
This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
recognized by the ASP (see below) as adhering to its guidelines for
shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering
Zip Control immediately (However RPF Software must still be advised
so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of Zip Control.).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Zip Control along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users
will receive automatic notices of new releases.
Note: Do not distribute either your Zip Control Registration
number or the ZipCntrl.ini file (which contains your
Registration number).
================== General Shareware Information =================
Definition of Shareware
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP)
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This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI USA 49442-9427, Fax
616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
Ombudsman 70007,3536.
------------------ Contact Information for Zip Control Support -------------------
Attn: Richard Fortson FAX: 404.250.0282
RPF Software CompuServe: 71660,535
P.O. Box 420457 Internet: 71660.535@compuserve.com
Atlanta, GA 30342 (use above for Prodigy, AOL, MCIMAIL, Internet)
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