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BEGIN  README.FXL  Copyright 1996   070196

EZX Corp. "The EZ-Forms Automation Specialists"

Thank you for choosing EZ-Forms XL (a.k.a. FormPower PRO, HotFormz PRO),
 the Professional Eforms Processor for Windows!

ONLY the "TestDrive" (shareware) version of EZ-Forms XL<tm> Release 96ga
for Windows 3.1+/95, may be "shared" with others for evaluation purposes.

EZ-Forms XL is NOT public domain and is NOT freeware. If you use the
program beyond an initial 15 day evaluation period, you are expected to
regi$ter.

The fully registered (read paid for) version of the program (on
disks so marked) may not be re-distributed in any way.

Disk/CD-ROM/BBS Shareware Vendors, please see VENDOR.DOC.

*Please note: Only registered (read paid for) users of our products
              qualify for support.

*In other words, you support us with your registration fees, and we support
 you when you need it. Fair enough, eh?

EZ-Forms XL<tm> is published and (C)opyright 1995/6 by EZX Corporation
All rights are reserved.   Portions (C)opyright Saje Enterprises

Specifications, pricing, etc. are subject to change without notice.

Copyright 1996-0701 all rights reserved by:

EZX Corporation
"The EZ-Forms Automation Company"
917 Oakgrove Drive, Suite 101, FXL96ga/2.21
Houston, Texas 77058-3046 USA

UK users may order by pressing the Register icon on the opening screen


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To registered users:
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Thank you for buying/registering EZ-Forms XL. We're sure that this
program will give you great and "EZ" service.


### INSTALLATION (Registered version):

From FLOPPY to HARD DRIVE SYSTEMS:  (Registered Version Installation)
(The only way available. Distribution disks are 1.44MB/3.5" only.)

Note: Any information on the distribution disk(s) supercedes this
      information.

You must be at the Windows Program Manager or Start Menu.

Put the distribution disk in A: drive:

Pull Down File and Click on Run, then type:

  A:INSTALL <enter>            (you may substitute B:, if required)

Follow all on-screen instructions as they will contain the latest information
available.

The INSTALL program will set up a Program Group with icons and install all
pertinent files to your hard drive.

To start the program, simply double click on the EZ-Forms XL icon.

The on-line help (F1) will get you going quickly.

Check all other disks in your distribution set and follow instructions
on their labels.

The Manual/Tutorial and Optional Forms Pack are on separate diskettes.

Once everything is installed, check out the extensive MANUAL & TUTORIAL.
Check for the icons in the program group.

EZ-Forms XL's on-line help/manual (F1) will get you going quickly.
Its powerful Browse and Text Find features will allow you to find any topic
quickly. You will also be able to print any topic or group of topics on
demand. (Printing available only on registered version.)





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Non-Registered TestDrive/Shareware Versions
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INSTALLATION (TestDrive/non-registered Version):

*** NOTE: To enhance your TestDrive experience, you may call
    +1-713!-280-0080 during 9A-5P USA Central Time, M-F, for
    a temporary enhancement code.
  * This will give you Technical Support and eliminate the ads and
    printed watermarks.
  * The TestDrive edition must be completely installed with program
    group, and Windows must have restarted for setting to take effect.
  * You MUST be at your machine with the program running  and no
    forms open as each code is unique and encrypted.
  * This service is NOT available via FAX, Email or BBS.

** From FLOPPY to HARD DRIVE SYSTEMS:  (TestDrive/non-registered installation)
   (Distribution disk is 1.44MB/3.5" only.)

You must run the INSTALL that comes with EZ-Forms XL for proper operation.

You must be at the Windows Program Manager or Start Menu.

Put the distribution disk in A: drive:

Pull Down File and Click on Run, then type:

  A:INSTALL <enter>            (you may substitute B:, if required)

The INSTALL program will set up a Program Group with icons and install all
pertinent files to your hard drive.

To start the program, simply double click on the EZ-Forms XL icon.

EZ-Forms XL's on-line help/manual (F1) will get you going quickly.
Its powerful Browse and Text Find features will allow you to find any topic
quickly. You will also be able to print any topic or group of topics on
demand. (Manual Printing available only on registered version.)



** From Hard Drive to HARD DRIVE SYSTEMS:(TestDrive/non-registered installation)

If you acquired this file from a BBS download or CD-ROM .ZIP file, extract
the file to a temporary hard drive directory, eg. C:\FXLTEMP

You must run the INSTALL that comes with EZ-Forms XL for proper operation.

You must be at the Windows Program Manager or Start Menu.

Pull Down File and Click on Run, then Browse:

Browse to C:\FXLTEMP\INSTALL.EXE
 (Or, any other hard drive directory that you may have selected.)

The INSTALL program will set up a Program Group with icons and install all
pertinent files to your hard drive.

To start the program, simply double click on the EZ-Forms XL icon.

EZ-Forms XL's on-line help/manual (F1) will get you going quickly.
Its powerful Browse and Text Find features will allow you to find any topic
quickly. You will also be able to print any topic or group of topics on
demand. (Printing available only on registered version.)

PLEASE REGISTER - You'll get the printed startup guide, utilities, phone
support, unlimited Email support and no messages.
You may evaluate this TestDrive version for a limited time. If you continue
to use it beyond a 15 day trial period, you are expected to regi$ter it.

Please help distribute the TestDrive version of EZ-Forms XL for Windows.
Additional information screens have been added to this TestDrive Version.
Pass copies of the TestDrive !ONLY! to friends and upload to your local
bulletin boards. Any suggestions for improving EZ-Forms XL would be
appreciated.

P.S. Registration gets rid of the screens!
P.P.S. Call +1-713!-280-0080 for information about available an
       temporary unlock code.
       You MUST be at your machine with the program running!



!!!!!!!!!!!!
DESCRIPTIONS
!!!!!!!!!!!!

Program Name & Category:
------------------------
EZ-Forms XL Rel. 96ga  "EZ-Forms eXecutive" Processor for Win!
.. or ..
EZ-Forms XL for Windows ... SuperForms processor extraordinary.
.. or ..
EZ-Forms XL Rel.96ga SuperForms Processor for Windows 3.1/95
.. or ..
EZ-Forms XL for Windows ... HotFormz PROcessor extraordinaire.


Keywords: Form, Forms, Automation, Eform, Eforms, Multi-page, Data-only, Scan,
TWAIN, Graphics, Design, Math, Calculate, Validate, Pick-List, Auto-Number,
Auto-Date, Auto-Time, Pick-Lists, Field-Help, Field-Ordering, Object, Modify,
Fill-in, Fill-out, Fill, Revise, Forms Processor, Create, Edit, Validation,
Multi-object, Desktop Publishing, Spread Sheet, Word Processor, HotFormz,
Network, FormPower, FormPower PRO, EZ-Forms, EZ-Forms LE, EZ-Forms SE,
EZ-Forms XL, EZ-Forms ODBC, EZ-Forms Executive, EZ-Forms DataBase, EZForm,
EZForms, EasyForm, EasyForms, Export, Import, DOC, DD250, DOD, Developer,
Edition, Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, EZX, Marion,
http://ezx.com, http://ez-forms.com


EZ-Forms XL Short description:

EZ-Forms XL Rel.96ga 4Win 3.1x & 95
Visual EZ-Forms/SuperForms (Eforms)
processor! Create, fill-out(external),
fill-in(internal) ANY FORM. WYSIWYG,
multi-forms, CALCULATIONS, VALIDATIONS,
pick-lists, prot. fields, OLE2, MAPI,
more. Scan (TWAIN) forms & fill-out!
Single, multi, LAN, licenses available.
EZX Corp.713-280-9900 BBS-8180 FAX-0099
[e-mail]   http://ezx.com




EZ-Forms XL "Medium Length" description:

* EZ-Forms XL Rel.96ga "EZ-Forms eXecutive" for
Windows (3.1x & 95)  is The ultimate Visual Forms Automation
Processor! Features include: Calculations (robust with 50+
number & logical functions), Scan direct to form (TWAIN
compliant), field pick lists (annotated), field ordering, field
help, field validation, auto date, auto number, and more!
Create, Fill-Out (internal), Fill-In (pre-printed), Modify,
Compute, Validate, Save, ANY FORM in minutes!. WYSIWYG,
multiple open forms, cut/paste, protected fields/objects, much,
much, more. Great for basic desktop publishing too! FormPower
PRO's focus is on forms design, production and fill-out. Unlike
page document composition, the logical object oriented drawing
tools are specifically tailored and optimized for forms design
and manipulation. Its WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get)
interactive screen is clear, intuitive and easy to use. Font
size, typeface and printer options (including FAX transmission)
are limited only by what is available under Microsoft Windows
for your system. For truly flexible forms production, you can
even print the filled-in data and the form at the same time or,
fill-out to pre-printed forms. Now supports ISO paper sizes,
metric measurements and extended length text objects.
Now you can simply scan your form into FXL, add filler fields,
and you are done! What could be easier?
EZ-Forms XL is a bargain at a price of ... only $99 ($149 SRP)
Including 100+ user modifyable forms, & Full Tutorial/Manual.
Single, multi, & network versions available.



EZ-Forms XL "Long Description"


** EZ-Forms XL<tm> Release 96ga (v2.21) the "EZ-Forms eXecutive"
   for Windows is the Professional Forms Automation Processor!

** Create, Fill-Out (internal), Fill-In (pre-printed), Modify,
   Navigate, Compute, Validate, Save, Revise, ANY FORM in minutes!

** WYSIWYG, multiple open forms, cut/paste, protected
   fields/objects, much, much, more.

** SCAN your form directly into EZ-Forms XL with your TWAIN
   compliant scanner.

* Whether your business is small or large, you can easily
  and quickly Create/Scan and fill any document,
  Fill-in (internally generated forms),
  Fill-out (pre-printed forms), Compute (math and logical),
  Validate, Save, Save-as, Revise, and/or Print (even to FAX)
  all kinds of forms in minutes.

* You can save time and money by importing any Windows bitmap
  (.BMP, .PCX) graphic image (including scanned existing forms,
  logos & signatures). You can now scan a form (or any other
  graphic) directly via your TWAIN compliant scanner, or import
  any device independent bitmap via Windows clipboard. Then
  simply insert fill-out fields, add calculations, validations,
  etc., if you wish, and your form is done!
  What could be easier?

* Filling out forms is easier than ever with field ordering, pick
  lists, field help, field validation, calculations and more.

* Create custom forms (lines, boxes, etc.) on screen
  and add fill-out fields, clip art, graphic images, signatures,
  scanned photographs, and even video movies (eg. .AVI) or sound
  clips (eg. .WAV) via Window's OLE feature!

* You can even fill-out pre-printed forms! You can have internally
  created forms or scanned images visible on screen, but be declared
  non-printable. Thus only your data entries are printed where you
  want them!

* EZ-Forms XL<tm> for Windows is here!!!

* EZ-Forms XL is GREAT FOR:
 * Perfect form fill-out.
 * Commercial Printers ... speeds form design, modification.
 * In house publication departments ... Improve response time,
   ease update process, cut costs.
 * Low cost forms development ... Develop and print all of your
   forms without outside help.
 * Printing any quantity of custom forms on your laser printer
   ... on demand!
 * Great for basic desktop publishing too!

* EZ-Forms XL's focus is on forms design, production and fill-out.
  Unlike page document composition, the logical object oriented
  drawing and scanning tools are specifically tailored and optimized
  for forms design and manipulation. Its WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what
  -you-get) interactive screen is clear, intuitive and easy to use.
  Font size,  typeface and printer options (including FAX transmission)
  are limited only by what is available under Microsoft Windows for your
  system.  For truly flexible forms production, you can even print the
  filled-in data and the form at the same time or, fill-out to
  pre-printed forms.

* CREATE TYPESET QUALITY FORMS IN HOUSE:
  You can design and modify your forms instantly. Creating a
  new form in house gives you complete control over the process.
  Feedback on how it looks is immediate. You can design forms
  for cut sheet and continuous forms applications. Print your
  new design on your laser printer, or for even higher resolution,
  send Postscript output to a phototypesetter. By retaining
  control of the forms design, you can lower the costs and
  turnaround time without sacrificing quality. By printing your
  own on demand forms on your laser printer, you can economize
  by reducing stock of pre-printed forms. Another benefit is
  the reduction of obsolescence of forms.

* SCAN EXISTING FORMS FOR IMMEDIATE PRODUCTIVITY:
  Coupled with your TWAIN compliant scanner, EZ-Forms XL can
  easily process images directly from your scanner. Just think,
  you can have your first form ready-to-go in minutes! No form
  design experience required.

* You can easily customize any of the 100+ included form templates
   to create any new form you desire.

*  DESIGN FORMS QUICKLY and EASILY:
   * Using the display screen and mouse, you can perform fully
     interactive forms composition by creating and manipulating
     various "objects".
   * WYSIWYG means that the screen looks like the final printed
     from, showing typefaces, font sizes, lines, rectangles,
     rounded rectangles, ellipses, circles, shading, logos, etc.
     Size any object for creative impact.
   * Text can be automatically word-wrapped, justified (left,
     center, right, full), fonted, colored, etc. in any text
     or fill-out field.
   * Fill out fields have a robust list of features to make
     fill in almost idiot proof! (See below for details.)
   * INCORPORATE GRAPHICS AND PATTERNS: Logos, signatures and
     scanned images can be added to your form. Tools are
     provided to scale, copy, delete and move images
     and objects like text, lines, fill-out fields, etc.

Other Form Design and Fill-out Features include:
* Extensive on-line help and MANUAL with BROWSE, TEXT SEARCH, PRINT.
  FXL's powerful Browse and global Text search features (not available
  in "regular" Windows help files) will allow you to find any topic,
  word, or phrase quickly. You will also be able to print any topic
  or group of topics on demand. The unique "tree" structure gets you
  to your information fast. NEVER be without your manual again!
* Robust Calculations - Over fifty field-oriented mathematical
  and logical functions are supported.
* Field Type Selection: Character, Numeric, Date, Calculated or Logical
* Automatic field options include: Number, Date, Time, Calculated,
  and Remember. Override enable/disable is available too.
* Field naming by number (Default) or any character string you wish.
* Numeric fields with selectable number of visible digits and
  leading/trailing zero suppression.
* Field Pick Lists (Ctrl-L or icon initiated) allow annotated
  pre-determined data entry selections for real "no-brainer" fill-out/in.
* Field Help (Ctrl-H or icon initiated) allows the forms designer to input
  custom form help for each field of the form. Kind of like having the
  expert looking over the filler's shoulder.
* Field Validation (numeric, logical, or date) assures proper data entry
  structure. Override (with customizable error message) is allowable
  if there are errors.
* Built-in support for MAPI (mail application programming interface)
  compatible Email (Electronic Mail).
* On-screen grid (user adjustable; does not print) and
  snap-to-grid allow very quick and precise positioning of
  all objects and fields.
* Fill-out master or modify completed forms. No need to
  retype redundant information.
* Open multiple forms at once for quick reference or cut-and-paste.
* Multiple form views can be full window, window cascade,
  tile view, or reduced to icons.
* Six different working view magnifications (2 are user
  adjustable) 25% to 300% are available for even the most
  intricate work.
* Precise continuous coordinate display for accurate positioning.
* Tool bar and status line control allow you to customize
  appearance and operation of the program.
* Copy, cut, and paste objects between multiple FormPower forms.
* Define page sizes, margins, layouts, orientation.
* Draw lines, boxes, shapes, fill patterns of many types,
  change orientation and color.
* 26 drawing tools are provided form design. There are five
  pen line styles, 10 thicknesses and eight brush patterns.
* Other drawing tools include rectangle, round rectangle, and
  ellipse which can be melded with any of the brush patterns.
* Fill-out fields can be placed anywhere on the form, and in fill-out
  mode, the master part (or background) of the form cannot be modified
  so as to assure perfectly filled out forms every time.
* Print preview any form before committing to hard copy.
* Print to any Windows supported device, even directly to your
  FAX/modem (third party drivers required) for immediate transmission
  of your form.
* Use any Windows font including Bar Codes, and special characters like
  Wingdings.
* Quickly bold, underline, italicize, strike-through, etc. any character
  or group of characters.
* Objects, including graphics, pictures, sound clips, video clips,
  etc. can be inserted quickly and easily via Window's OLE (Object
  Linking and Embedding v1.0 & 2.0) feature from almost any other
  Windows program.
* Edited .BMP files (via WinPaintbrush and many other programs) can
  be linked to any EZ-Forms XL master form.
* Images can be scanned directly into FXL forms from your TWAIN
  compliant scanner.
* Images may be linked to a separate file or embedded in each form.
* You can even paste text from your trusty ol' DOS programs via
  Window's clipboard.

* New features in release 96ga/2.21 include:
* Multiple pages per form files with:
    - Collated & Non-collated print options
    - Next Page / Previous Page Toolbar buttons
    - Insert Page / Delete Page menu options
    - Page number in Status Bar
* Print Field Data Only - for use with pre-printed forms.
* Highligted background (color is user adjustable) of any
  text or data input field.
* Auto-Popup field Help & Picklist ... Global setting or Individual fields.
* Tips of the Day quick access screen.
* Select and move multiple field names simultaneously in Fillout Order dialog box.

* New features in release 96cb/2.11 include:
* Direct TWAIN compliant scanner support.
* Full text justification option.
* Full zero suppression on calculated numeric fields.
* The ability to import any device independent bitmap
  from Window's clipboard.
* The ability to link graphic files to your forms (rather
  than embedding them) to save precious disk space.
* Numerous touchups.
* Enhanced field operations including:
  -Field Calculations (50+ math & logical)
  -Ordering (the way the cursor moves)
  -Pick lists (for quick data entry)
  -User help (unique field help eases entry questions)
  -Validation (imposes data entry limits)
  -Auto-date/time/number, etc.
* Multiple object selection for move, copy, paste, etc.
* Built-in support for MAPI (mail application programming interface)
  compatible Email (Electronic Mail).
* Support for international measurements and paper sizes.
  Window's international settings are monitored and the appropriate defaults
  are used. (ISO paper sizes and metric measurements, for instance)
* Unlimited character size for text objects. (Old limit was 256 characters.)
* Improved OLE functionality.
* Multiple copy printing.
* Graphics placement/sizing is faster via use of screen tokens.
* Screen updates are faster too.
* Immediate TD enhancement capability.
* EZ-Forms XL can save thousands of dollars in
  pre-printed forms and time, but ...

æ EZ-Forms XL is only $99 +s/h via Credit Card or Check. ($149 SRP)
  Call for upgrade/competitive pricing.

  *A 5+/10+ machine licensed version is available at a
    40%/60% per user discount from SRP.

* Call for Multi-user, LAN, Server, Site, Regional and Corporate licensing.

*Other multi-, site, and unlimited licenses available. Call for a quote

Voice Credit Card ORDERS may call 1-800-800-2468 ext.FXL96ga (toll free in USA)

FAX Credit Card ORDERS: 1-800-FAX[phone] ext.FXL96ga
            (toll free in USA; All other correspondence, etc. will be ignored.)

WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER/Novus, American Express.

For orders, information, technical and all other business, call:
Voice:1-713-280-9900   FAX:[phone] (24hrs)  BBS:1-713-280-8180 (24hrs)
!(Note, our Area Code may change to 281 around
 Nov. 3, 1996. If 713 or 281 do not get through,
 dial 713-555-1212 and ask for EZX Corporation's
 phone number and area code. Thank-you Texas PUC?)

Specifications, pricing, etc. are subject to change without notice.

Copyright 1996-FXL all rights reserved by:

EZX Corporation
"The EZ-Forms Automation Company"
917 Oakgrove Drive, Suite 101, FXL96ga/2.21
Houston, Texas 77058-3046 USA

For orders, information, support and all
 other business, call:
Voice:1-713!-280-9900
FAX:1-713!-280-0099 (24hrs)
BBS:1-713!-280-8180  (24hrs, Email, Support)
Support:1-713-280-0080
Voice Support:1-713!]-280-0080 (9A-4P Central USA)

!(Note, our Area Code may change to 281 around
 Nov. 3, 1996. If 713 or 281 do not get through,
 dial 713-555-1212 and ask for EZX Corporation's
 phone number and area code. Thank-you Texas PUC?)

Email Orders and Support:
     BBS:1-713!-280-8180 (to 33.6K, N, 8,1)
     Internet: [e-mail]  or  [e-mail]
     America Online: EZXHOU
     CompuServe: 76350,3111
     WWW: http://www.cris.com/~ezx
          or,  http://home.aol.com/EZXHOU
Coming soon! http://ezx.com

***Shipping & Insurance:
$7  USA-48 for ground (7-10 days) shipping. $2 for each additional item.
$12 USA-48 for 2nd business day shipping. $2 for each additional item.
$24 USA-48 for Next Business day shipping. $4 for each additional item.
$12 USA-AK/HI/PR/VI/GU/AS; Canada (all provinces). $3 for each additional item.
$19 Elsewhere, $4 for each additional item. All are subject to change.
You can request whatever shipping you wish, such as your own FedEx number, for
actual cost plus $7 handling charge per order.

Pricing, shipping, etc. are subject to change without notice. Call or FAX for
the latest details if this information is over 6 months old.

For order forms, see ORDER.FXL (ASCII) or the FormPower program group icons.

END  README.FXL  Copyright 1996 by EZX. 070196