TMDC Droplet Builder 2.0.1
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What is TMDC Droplet Builder?

TMDC Droplet Builder is a simple utility to create TMDC Droplets.  A droplet is a simple drag and drop application to do a simple thing; in our case, to modify Finder flags on files.  With TMDC Droplet Builder, you can create as many droplets as you want to change the file types and creators of files, whether or not they are name locked or even to remove the data fork (to be used with caution).

How do I use TMDC Droplet Builder?

TMDC Droplet Builder revolves around one simple window.  Within this window, you enter all the required information and can then build your droplet.  Below is a screen shot of the window.

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Step by Step Instructions:

1)	Enter the name for your droplet; this will be used as the name displayed in the Finder.
2)	If desired, check the 'Type' checkbox to modify the type and then enter the four character code in the editfield next to it.
3)	If desired, check the 'Creator' checkbox to modify the creator of the file and then enter the four character code in the editfield next to it.
4)	If desired, check 'Strip Resources' to remove the data fork of the file.  WARNING: This can damage the file beyond repair as it will remove the data the Mac uses.  Some uses though are for sending files to PC's or for reducing the size of images.
5)	If desired, check 'Remove Icon' to remove any custom icon's on the files dropped on the droplet.
6)	If desired, check 'Name Lock' and then select either 'True' or 'False' from the popup menu to set whether or not a file's name is locked.
7)	If desired, check 'Stationery' and then select either 'True' or 'False' from the popup menu to set whether or not a file's stationery flag is checked.
8)	Now, press 'Build' and name the file (the Droplet Name above is entered for you).  Once done, press 'Save' and your droplet will have been built.  Either press 'Yes' at the screen above to create another droplet or press 'No' to quit TMDC Droplet Builder.

Tips:

If you're not sure of the Mac Type or Creator of a file, just drag and drop the file on top of either the Type / Creator field!

System Requirements:

Droplet Builder
•	Mac OS 8.6 with CarbonLib installed, Mac OS 9, or Mac OS X
•	2 MB of RAM

Droplets
•	Mac OS 8.6 with CarbonLib installed, Mac OS 9, or Mac OS X
•	< 500 K of RAM

How much does TMDC Droplet Builder cost?

We have decided to release TMDC Droplet Builder for free although if you would like to donate money to our company/organization, please contact us at registration@tmdc.org and we won't turn you down :-)

Support and Contact Info:

You can contact us for either support or general questions at support@tmdc.org or you can visit our web site at http://www.tmdc.org/

Disclaimer:

TMDC will not be held responsible for use or misuse of TMDC Droplet Builder or TMDC Droplets (derivative works) generated by the former.  TMDC Droplets, if used improperly, can damage your files and Mac OS.  Make sure you know what you are doing before you open Droplet Builder or drag anything on top of a droplet.

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