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VENDINFO standard v1.04, produced by VendEdit v1.30, 1-Jul-2001
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: Where Is It? Media Catalog Application
Version: 3.10
Version Date: 2-Jul-2001
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
Product Description: Where Is It? 3.10 The Ultimate 32-bit Media
Catalog for Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, and
Win2000 Shareware $39.95 USD
Reason for version: Minor update
Category: Utilities; Disk utilities; Disk cataloging
Keywords: catalog disk collection drive files category
search find browse archive describe
Required Packages: where310
This Package: WHERE310
Registration Fee: 39.95-45.95 (USD)
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80386)
Clock Speed: 33 MHz
Minimum OS: Windows 95
Standard RAM: 640K
Hard Drive Space: 3000K
Orders:
Address: Robert Galle
Pavsiceva 36
1370 Logatec
Slovenia, Europe
Phone: +386 1 750 95 00
FAX: +386 1 750 95 00
Internet: orders@whereisit-soft.com
Support:
Address: Robert Galle
Pavsiceva 36
1370 Logatec
Slovenia, Europe
Phone: +386 1 750 95 00
FAX: +386 1 750 95 00
Internet: support@whereisit-soft.com
Other E-mail: http://www.whereisit-soft.com
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
WhereIsIt? 3.10
Copyright (c) 1997-2001 Robert Galle
All Rights Reserved
http://www.whereisit-soft.com
GENERAL NOTES
=============
WhereIsIt? was designed with a single goal in mind - to create an
easy-to-use, but powerful media catalog program, made to make our lives
easier. Familiar and simplified user interface, extensive search
capabilities and archive file support, combined with powerful report
generator and compact, but rich in details database, all that should
bring you the ultimate tool to handle your software collection.
WhereIsIt? is a shareware software. See ORDER.TXT for more information on
how to register this program. Be sure to read carefully the LICENSE.TXT
file before using the program. The unregistered version imposes some
limitations to the user, which are removed by registering the program.
More information about these limitations can be found later in this
document.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
===================
- Any 32-bit version of MS Windows (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.x, or 2000)
- At least 8 MB of RAM is strongly recommended, 16 MB or more preferred.
- 5.0 MB free hard disk space for program installation and catalogs.
- Mouse or other Windows-compatible pointing device strongly recommended.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
==================
Suitable for beginners and advanced users
-----------------------------------------
Very adjustable program with many options for power users, as well as
easy to use with default settings and Quick-Setup Wizard for all those wh
o
don't want to get their hands dirty.
Explorer-like interface
-----------------------
Easy to use, familiar Explorer-like user interface with adjustable
toolbar, columns to choose between, and extensive use of object menus
(right mouse click). Full multi-language support is included for
international users.
Wide media and file system support
----------------------------------
Where is it? supports any media type Windows can use, including
diskettes, CD-ROMs, removable disks like iomega Zip and Jaz, hard disks,
network drives etc. It will recognize by name and collect useful data for
most of them, too.
Also, it is compatible with all Windows-supported file systems, including
FAT, FAT32, and NTFS.
Manageable catalog files
------------------------
Logical organization of databases, based on one or more catalogs. Each
catalog can easily be transferred as a single file to another computer, a
friend, a public forum... Small catalog-file size with optional
compression, with approximate usage of 1 MB for 40.000 files and folders
(that's about 6 fully filed CD-ROMs). Internal database structure
optimized for very efficient access and small total size. Single-file,
transferable catalog storage makes sharing your data easy.
Fast access to item's properties
--------------------------------
Fast and easy access to every item's detailed properties, from wherever
you are. Want to get item's description? Just leave mouse pointer on it
for a moment, description will popup as a tool-tip!.
Detailed info with descriptions
-------------------------------
Detailed info on every object in the database (files, folders, disks,
catalogs...) each capable of accepting up to 32 KB characters of
description text, and a thumbnail image. Each file, folder, or disk can
have assigned one or more user-defined, tree-ordered categories, up to
128 user flags, custom-defined icon... Disks in catalogs can be grouped
into disk groups, forming a hierarchicaly organized, easy to browse and
find collection.
Auto-importing descriptions and thumbnails
------------------------------------------
WhereIsIt offers a plugin system for importing descriptions and
thumbnails during media scan, allowing you to develop your own
description plugins and extend WhereIsIt's description importing
capabilities. Included with the program is a comprehensive collection of
plugins, covering all widely used description file formats, such as
4DOS/NDOS, FILE_ID.DIZ, FILES.BBS, 00INDEX.TXT... description files, and
importing details about audio CDs, WAV and MP3 audio files, Office
documents, EXE files and system libraries, fonts, HTML files, Adobe
Acrobat PDF files, most graphic files etc. Also included are thumbnail
plugins, importing small, downsized images from most graphic files in use
today.
Internal support for many compressed file formats
-------------------------------------------------
Handling of most compressed file formats on media scan, including ZIP,
ARJ, RAR, CAB, LHA/LZH, TAR, ARC, ACE, ZOO, GZ, SFX... Compressed archive
files can be presented as folders, showing their content. Archive files
can be extracted right out from WhereIsIt? to any folder, and a file
compressed inside archive file can be viewed or launched with associated
program with one click!
Powerful searching finds what you need
--------------------------------------
Powerful multi-threaded searching, with detailed settings on what to
search for, where to search and how to search. Use either Quick Search to
quickly find your items by name or description, or start up the Advanced
Search with Search Expression Editor, allowing you to write complex
search queries using full set of available search criteria and Boolean
logic operators. Searching for duplicate items is there, too, as well as
analyzing how data has changed since last cataloging, or checking if
older or newer versions of files are present somewhere in the catalog.
Report generator with print preview for summarizing your catalogs
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Adjustable and powerful report generator adds a final professional touch
to your catalog collection. Export your data to ASCII file, Excel table,
rich-text document, HTML document, print on your printer, or send by fax
using the Microsoft Fax, after previewing it on full-screen, with
adjustable zoom.
Script language for automated tasks
-----------------------------------
Professional version of WhereIsIt includes internal script language that
can help you automate tasks like unattended catalog updates.
... and many, many more!
If you have an idea on your own how to further improve this program, feel
free to send in your suggestions at "support@whereisit-soft.com".
MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
======================
This program supports selecting one of prepared languages to be used in
program's user interface, and even preparing language files for currently
unsupported languages (read more about this in program's help file).
Please note that regular shareware version is only shipping with English
and German language file by default, to save on download size. Many other
languages are available and can be downloaded from program's home page on
the Internet.
If, for any reason, you would like to switch back to default English
language, and are unable to do so in program because you can't understand
or correctly display currently selected language, you can run the program
from commandline with this special parameter:
WhereIsIt.exe /English
This will effectively run the program with English language, ignoring
current language setting in the program.
UNREGISTERED VERSION LIMITATIONS
================================
Unregistered version of WhereIsIt? has build-in some limitations in
order to encourage registering this software. All of the following
limitations are removed when the program is registered using the
appropriate license key file.
For more information on how to register please read the ORDER.TXT file.
- The total allowed capacity of all media in a single catalog is limited
to 2 GB. You will not be able to add more disk images to the catalog
if the total sum of all media capacities in the catalog already
exceeds this limit.
If you want to add more data, you will have to open a new catalog.
- Only one catalog can be opened at the time. If you would like to
work with another catalog, you must close the current one first.
- Auto-loading catalogs on program startup is disabled. Registered users
can setup a list of catalogs to load automatically when program is
starting, or select to open all catalogs that were opened in the last
session.
- All reports will include a visible message saying they were generated
with an unregistered version.
- Tips on program startup can not be disabled in the unregistered
version. The first tip will always remind you that you are working
with an unregistered shareware program.
- Script language is only available in registered version. Script
language is mostly used for unattended catalog updates, or it can
perform special tasks on program startup, for example, updating the
catalog data when program starts, so you always have the latest state
to work with.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
=====================
After receiving the license fee, each registered user in entitled to:
- A personal registration code, to unlock current and all future
releases of shareware version, available on the Internet. This way,
you can always use the latest version of this program, and enjoy
all new features.
- Optional program delivery on a CD-ROM, including all add-ons such
as plugins, translations, help files, etc. for additional payment of
$6.00 USD shipping and handling.
- Access to a free mailing list to be notified about program's latest
news and current development.
- Free priority technical support via e-mail for a period of six months.
Registration benefits can be suspended if registered user had violated
license agreement, for example by distributing his personal registration
data to other unlicensed users.
DISTRIBUTION
============
Evaluation versions of WhereIsIt? are distributed as Shareware. This
means that users are encouraged, subject to restrictions described in the
License Agreement, to share copies of this program with friends,
associates and bulletin boards. Please remember that if you use this
software you are required to pay the registration fee of $39,95 as
described in the License Agreement (LICENSE.TXT).
OTHER INCLUDED DOCUMENTS YOU MAY WANT TO READ
=============================================
License.txt - End user license agreement for this software.
Install.txt - Instructions how to install WhereIsIt.
FAQ.txt - Frequently Asked Questions with answers about WhereIsIt.
Please always check this file first for answer before
contacting the author with your question.
History.txt - The history of program's development, or what's new.
Order.txt - Information about ordering WhereIsIt.
Plugins\*.txt - information about description modules and plugins
included with the program (they import descriptions and
thumbnails).
CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
=====================
Author's address: Robert Galle
Pavsiceva 36
1370 Logatec
Slovenia (Europe)
E-Mail: robert.galle@whereisit-soft.com
support@whereisit-soft.com
Main WWW Page: http://www.whereisit-soft.com
Mirrors: http://www.nettally.com/moribus/whereisit
http://members.tripod.de/WhereIsIt
http://www.s-sser.lj.edus.si/robert/WhereIsIt
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
FILE_ID.DIZ 240 2-Jul-2001 03:10a 14A926C5
50COMUPD.EXE 509984 2-Jul-2001 03:10a 2187DC5A
SETUP.EXE 2824834 2-Jul-2001 03:10a 6D5C5CE7
INSTALL.TXT 1683 2-Jul-2001 03:10a 1F7BC924
README.TXT 11440 2-Jul-2001 03:10a 06B144A8
===== Installation =====================================
WhereIsIt? 3.10
Copyright (c) 1997-2001 Robert Galle
All Rights Reserved
INSTALLATION
============
To install WhereIsIt? on your computer, run the SETUP.EXE file and follow
the on-screen instructions. No additional actions are required.
DE-INSTALLATION
===============
You can un-install WhereIsIt? from your computer by choosing "Add/Remove
Programs" option in Control Panel, and double-clicking WhereIsIt?'s
entry.
INSTALL TROUBLESHOOTING
=======================
Included with the installation package is 50COMUPD.EXE file. This is
Microsoft's update package for COMCTL32.DLL system library file, for both
Windows 9x and Windows NT. WhereIsIt? needs to have COMCTL32.DLL updated
to version 5.00.2614.3600 or newer in order to run properly.
Installation program will run this update during program installation, if
neccessary, and normally you can ignore this file entirely. If, by any
chance, COMCTL32.DLL fails to get upgraded during program setup, you can
run the 50COMUPD.EXE file yourself, and reboot computer when so
requested.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
WhereIsIt? 3.10
Copyright (c) 1997-2001 Robert Galle
All Rights Reserved
License Agreement
=================
You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before
usingthis software. Unless you have a different license agreement signed
by author (Robert Galle) your use of this software indicates your
acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES YOU MAY REVERSE-ENGINEER, MODIFY OR ALTER IN ANY
WAY FILES OR PROGRAM ITSELF IN THIS DISTRIBUTION PACKAGE, USE PARTS OF
THIS SOFTWARE IN OTHER PRODUCTS, NOR USE OR DISTRUBUTE MODIFICATIONS OR
FAKE LICESES THAT MAY RESULT IN ILLEGALY UNLOCKING SHAREWARE LIMITATIONS.
Shareware Version
=================
Evaluation and Registration
This is not free software. Subject to the terms below, you are hereby
licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for
a period of 14 days. If you use this software after the 14-day
evaluationperiod a registration fee of $39.95 USD is required. Payment
must be in US dollars or other accepted currency (see Order.txt).
Registration fee grants you the right to use this software for unlimited
time, and allows you to unlock the program to its full potential. When
payment is received you will be sent your own personal serial number and
registration code. More details about registering WhereIsIt? can be
foundin the separate document. Unregistered use of WhereIsIt? after the
14-day evaluation period is in violation of international copyright laws.
Registered Version
==================
One registered copy of WhereIsIt? may either be used by a single person
who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed
on a single workstation used non-simultaneously by multiple people, but
not both. You may access the registered version of WhereIsIt? through a
network, provided that you have obtained individual licenses for the
software covering all workstations that will access the software through
the network. For instance, if 5 different workstations will access
WhereIsIt? on the network, each workstation must have its own WhereIsIt?
license, regardless of whether they use WhereIsIt? at different times or
concurrently.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU LICENSED TO DISTRIBUTE REGISTERED VERSION
OF WhereIsIt? OR TO DISTRIBUTE GIVEN SERIAL NUMBER AND REGISTRATION
DETAILS BY ANY MEANS.
Value Edition
=============
WhereIsIt? Value Edition is a specialized release to be sold exclusively
by licensed distributors or bundled with other products. By acquiring
WhereIsIt? Value Edition as a standalone product, or bundled with some
other product, you automatically receive one single-user license for
thissoftware. The same licensing rules apply as to the registered
version. Your license to use this software is only valid for this
specific release, and does not include a free upgrade to newer versions.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU MAY DISTRIBUTE WhereIsIt? VALUE EDITION
BYANY MEANS.
WhereIsIt? Lite
===============
WhereIsIt? Lite is a free software and may be freely distributed by any
means as long as you are distributing the original package as prepared
bythe author.
Disclaimer of Warranty
======================
THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Because of the various hardware and
software environments into which WhereIsIt? may be put, NO WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.
Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly
tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume
the entire risk of using the program. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL
BELIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.
Distribution
============
Only shareware version of WhereIsIt? and WhereIsIt? Lite may be freely
distributed, provided that you follow the following conditions.
Distribution or lending of any registration details or WhereIsIt? Value
Edition is strictly prohibited and in violation of international
copyright laws.
Provided that you verify that you are distributing the Shareware Version
or WhereIsIt? Lite (select About option from the Help menu to check) you
are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the Shareware version of
this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the
original Shareware version or WhereIsIt? Lite to anyone; and distribute
the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic
means. There is no charge for any of the above.
You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations,
for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software
and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise)
without prior written permission, with two exceptions: Disk Vendors
approved by the Association of Shareware Professionals, and magazines or
other press publishing companies that may include free CD-ROMs with
theirpublications are permitted to redistribute a shareware version of
WhereIsIt?, subject to the conditions in this license, without specific
written permission.
===== About VENDINFO Files =============================
Each VENDINFO.DIZ file contains extensive information about a product.
This "human-readable" section is followed by a compressed data record
useable by automated tools. The data record allows BBSes and other
distributors to automate package handling, and provides users with a
wealth of product information. VENDINFO tools (free viewer for users,
free or inexpensive processors for distributors, editors for authors)
are available from many sources, including the originators of VENDINFO:
Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324
7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333
Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA FAX: 303-841-6269 RIME: 1235
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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