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- * METZ Widget is offered without charge by: *
- * *
- * METZ Software *
- * P.O. Box 6699 *
- * Bellevue, WA 98008-0699 *
- * *
- * For more information or to order METZ products, call: *
- * 1-(800) 447-1712 *
- * *
- * Copyright (c) 1991-1992 METZ Software *
- * All rights reserved. *
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- METZ WIDGET OVERVIEW
-
- METZ Widget measures how long you're waiting for CPU processing. If
- applications are yielding frequently--that is, if they are releasing CPU
- time for use by other applications--the wait time will be small. If one
- or more applications are taking a long time to yield, the wait time will
- be large. Long yield times can be due to heavy use of memory, an
- underpowered machine, or a combination of both. If you're waiting a lot,
- you should probably consider upgrading your system.
-
- The main METZ Widget application window displays a histogram of the wait
- periods. Each vertical bar is one pixel wide. The height of each bar
- will range from between two pixels high up to the height of the window's
- area. Each bar represents the accumulative amount of waiting during one
- time interval. The default time interval is one second but you can change
- this interval in the Preferences dialog box. For example, if METZ Widget
- waits a total of 0.75 seconds during a one second interval, the vertical
- bar for that second will be three-quarters of the window's area in height.
- The bar heights are relative. That is, the bar will be three-quarters
- high, regardless of the window's size. If there are too many bars to fit
- in the application window, the bars will scroll off the left of the
- application window.
-
- Beginning with METZ Widget 1.1 a minimum wait time can be specified in
- the Preferences dialog box. Wait times less than this value will not
- be recorded. The minimum wait time is given in milliseconds
- (one thousand milliseconds equals one second). For instance, if the
- minimum wait time is one millisecond, only those time intervals where
- Widget waited at least one millisecond will be recorded. This feature
- is most useful when recording time intervals to the Widget output file.
-
- METZ WIDGET OUTPUT FILES
-
- If you like, you can store the wait time values in a comma-separated
- values (.CSV) file. This file can be imported into Microsoft Excel or
- another application for further analysis. The accumulated amount of
- wait time during each time interval is written to the file. Before and
- after each session the file is stamped with a zero wait time, the time
- interval, the current date and time, and the user name. The file is also
- stamped before and after each pause, before and after preferences are
- changed, when Widget is exited or closed, and when Windows is exited.
- Wait times and time intervals are given in milliseconds (one thousand
- milliseconds equals one second).
-
- GETTING MORE INFORMATION
-
- To get help about METZ Widget:
-
- 1. Choose the About... command from the application menu. Choose
- the Help button from the About box.
- or
- 2. Choose the Help command from the application menu.
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- PRODUCT INFORMATION SUMMARY
-
- Here is a description of all products currently available from
- METZ Software.
-
- COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE
-
- The following Microsoft Windows applications are commercial
- software applications offered by METZ Software. Although these
- applications are offered as upgrades to our shareware application
- customers, these are commercial software releases--and are subject
- to the terms of their individual license agreements. Please
- contact us for the location of the dealer nearest you.
-
- METZ File F/X
- METZ File F/X incorporates two METZ shareware applications,
- Desktop Navigator and METZ Task Manager--and adds three new powerful
- utilities, F/X Text Search, F/X File Find, and F/X Undelete. We've
- drawn upon the many suggestions of our users to dramatically redesign
- and enhance this unique file and application management utility package.
- Just read what the reviewers are saying!
- On February 26, 1991, PC Magazine bestowed the Editor's Choice
- award on the METZ Task Manager. Its "First Looks" review said: a
- wonderful Task Manager and four other useful utilities make this a
- must-buy for Windows users..." (PC Magazine, 1/29/91).
- In a recent review titled "ThreadZ (METZ) File Manager Rescues
- Frustrated Windows Users," InfoWorld's Editor-in-chief Michael
- Miller said: "Among the Windows-specific file managers, File F/X
- stands out for its relatively clean design and its ease of use..."
- (InfoWorld, 4/22/91).
- Find out for yourself! Until March 31, 1992, all registered users
- of a METZ Software shareware application can upgrade to METZ File F/X
- for $49.95.
-
- METZ Lock 3.1
- METZ Lock is a Microsoft Windows application that safeguards your
- system from unauthorized use. Flexible security options allow you to
- "lock" your system "on-demand," whenever it is left idle, or according
- to a schedule. Restrict mouse activity, disable rebooting, or enable
- the Screen Saver without locking the system. User-definable hotkeys
- and a customizable Screen Saver let you tailor it to your own security
- needs. It even works with your password-protected Novell network.
-
- METZ Lock 3.1 TEN PACK
- A special METZ Lock 3.1 package that contains one User Guide and
- one program disk, but allows you to license ten copies of METZ Lock 3.1
- economically.
-
- Access Control Software - Harcom Security Systems
- Should your security needs extend beyond Windows to DOS, we have
- worked with Harcom Security Systems to develop a complete DOS and
- Windows Security solution. Please contact us for pricing and technical
- information.
-
- METZ Widget
- METZ Widget is a CPU monitor for Windows. Widget is a utility
- which can help you justify hardware upgrades by measuring the amount
- of time a user waits for the CPU over a given period.
-
-
- SHAREWARE APPLICATIONS
-
- METZ Task Manager
- METZ Task Manager is a replacement for the Microsoft Task List
- application. Task Manager expands upon the Task List functions,
- providing a comprehensive set of utilities including a handy Screen
- Saver, File Manager, customizable Tools menu, and much, much more!
-
- METZ Desktop Navigator
- METZ Desktop Navigator is designed to provide fast access to your
- drives, directories, and files. File and directory management
- functions are also included. Additional features include: a
- customizable Screen Saver, flexible window arrangement options, and a
- handy file finder.
-
- METZ Phones
- METZ Phones is a Microsoft Windows application designed to help
- you maintain lists of names, phone numbers, and addresses. If you have
- a Hayes-compatible modem, you can use it to autodial numbers from your
- phone list.
-
- METZ Dialer
- METZ Dialer is a "pop-up" speed dialer that makes it quick and
- easy to dial phone numbers with your Hayes-compatible modem. A
- customizable pulldown menu lets you add frequently called names and
- phone numbers.
-
- METZ Desktop Manager
- METZ Desktop Manager is designed to provide you with a friendly
- menuing system--plus several bonus utilities. With METZ Desktop
- Manager, you can easily create menus and submenus to access your
- applications and data directly, no matter where they are located.
- Additional features include: a customizable Screen Saver, flexible
- window arrangement options, a directory tree display with "point and
- shoot" file management, a file finder, and an automatic menu generator.
-
- METZ Time
- METZ Time is a digital, "pop-up" date and time display which can
- be moved to any location on the screen.
-
- * * * *
-
- Information in this document is subject to change without notice
- and does not represent any commitment on the part of METZ Software
- Consulting, Inc. No warranties of any kind are associated with this
- product.
-