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- PrintSwitch 3.0c
-
- Release date 06/01/94
-
- ** After installation, please see the main help file (pswitch.hlp) for detailed
- information on files that are installed on your system, usage of the program and
- registration information.
-
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
-
- PrintSwitch 3.0c - An elegant Shareware utility that makes changing your default
- Windows printer or its settings as easy as one click or HotKey press!
- Automatically configures itself for your system and displays all currently
- installed printers. Shows current default selection and paper orientation in
- normal or icon state and automatically senses any changes. Also allows access
- to printer setup, toggling Print Manager on & off, Print Manager priority settings
- and toggling paper orientation. User configurable for printer alias names,
- horizontal or vertical format, screen position, button font size, vertical and
- horizontal button size, button color, HotKey key assignment and HotKeys
- enabled/disabled. It also has options of remaining on top of all running programs
- and starting as an icon. If you have more than one installed printer and change
- them regularly, this utlity is for you! Great for networks, printers with multiple
- connections and fax modems! Shareware.
-
-
- **Requires VBRUN300.DLL which is not included. This file may be obtained from most BBS's,
- Compuserve, America Online, etc. See the main help file for more information.
-
-
- FILES INCLUDED IN THE .ZIP FILE
-
- PSW1.CMP - COMPRESSED FILE CONTAINING ALL PRINTSWITCH SUPPORT AND PROGRAM FILES
- SETUP.EXE - INSTALLATION PROGRAM
- SETUP.INF - INSTALLATION INITIALIZATION FILE
- README.TXT - THIS FILE
- FILE_ID.DIZ - STANDARD BBS DISCRIPTION FILE
- DESC.SDI - DESCRIPTOR FILE USED BY SOME BBS'S
- VENDOR.DOC - INSTRUCTIONS FOR BBS OPERATORS AND DISK VENDORS
-
-
- INSTALLATION
-
- Run SETUP.EXE. All distribution files will be copied to the directory of your choice
- (.VBX and .DLL files will be placed in your Windows/System directory). For optimal
- ease of use, it is recommended that you have PrintSwitch automatically load when
- Windows is started by putting the PrintSwitch icon in your Startup or Autostart group.
-
- UPGRADING
-
- ** If you are a registered user and are upgrading from a prior version,
- you must contact the author for a new registration number for this version.
- There is no charge for this. Please see the main help file section How To
- Reach The Author Of PrintSwitch. The quickest method is via Compuserve,
- America Online or Internet, since you will receive the new registration number
- by e-mail. If you contact the author via fax, mail or voice mail, your new
- registration number will be mailed to you.
-
-
- When upgrading from a prior version, you may remove the following files
- from you windows\system directory since they are no longer used by this version.
- Some of these files MAY BE USED BY OTHER PROGRAMS. It is STRONGLY recommended that
- you place the old files in a backup directory for some time to verify that no problems
- with other applications occur:
-
- HOTKEY.DLL
- INICON2.VBX
- VBMSG.VBX
-
-
-
- ******************************* OBSOLETE .DLL WARNINGS ************************************
-
- If you are upgrading from an older version of PrintSwitch OR have another program installed
- that uses an old version of MESSRECD.DLL, you will get an error message "sub or function not
- defined" when starting or closing PrintSwitch. You must delete ALL copies of the outdated
- version of MESSRECD.DLL from your system and reinstall the newest version from the original
- .zip archive. It should be dated 10/5/93 or newer and be 1,792 bytes in size. It should be
- reinstalled in your Windows/System directory. Other programs that used the old version will
- not be affected by the update.
-
- For more information see Questions About PrintSwitch in the main help file.
- ******************************************************************************************
-
- DISTRIBUTION
-
- Please see VENDOR.DOC
-
-
- SHAREWARE REGISTRATION
-
- Please see the main help file for information.
-
-
- WARRANTIES & LEGAL
-
- MICHAEL HASCHKA AND GRAPHIC IMPACT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
- AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR
- FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The customer's sole remedies are set
- forth in the warranty clause above. The liability of Michael Haschka and
- Graphic Impact for damages shall not exceed the current registration fee
- for the product. In no event will Michael Haschka and Graphic Impact be
- liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages even if
- Michael Haschka or Graphic Impact has been advised of the possibility of
- the same. MICROSOFT WINDOWS, WINDOWS, MICROSOFT, SMARTDRIVE and VISUAL
- BASIC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product
- names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their
- respective owners.
-
-
- **************************************************************************
- OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FROM GRAPHIC IMPACT:
-
-
- VidSwitch 1.4c
-
- Available as VSW14C.ZIP
-
- If you frequently change your video resolution you need VidSwitch!
- VidSwitch learns the settings for your various drivers and allows a
- quick change from one resolution to another. Much simpler and quicker
- than using Windows setup! Shareware, $10. Requires VBRUN300.DLL not incl.
- Register online on Compuserve (GO SWREG) the id# is 1413.
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ExitWin 3.2
-
- Available as EXW32.ZIP
-
- A very unusual, elegant and functional exit to DOS utility with password
- protection. ExitWin will place a free floating EXIT sign on your desktop.
- It may be moved and locked in position by the user. Configurable for Exit
- & Re-Start, Exit, Exit & reboot, Exit & run DOS app. Settings for
- Always On Top, Single or Double Click to exit, Confirmation, .wav file
- sound effects and automatic timed exit, Shareware, $10. Requires
- VBRUN300.DLL not incl. Register online on Compuserve (GO SWREG) the id# is
- 1523.
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
- WinCover 3.2a
-
- Available as WCV32A.ZIP
-
- Shareware Magazine says "you should definitely have a look at WinCover"!
- Prints great looking fax cover sheets to printer or fax modem. Maintains
- Receiver & Sender databases, history logs, full support for bitmaps
- (non-postscript required), full font support, drag and drop, WYSIWYG page
- setup, context sensitive help, direct support for WinFax Pro 3.0. Great
- for memos via your fax modem! Requires VBRUN300.DLL not incl. Shareware, $20.
- Register online on Compuserve (GO SWREG) the id# is 987.
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
- WinCover Pix
-
- Available as WCVPIX.ZIP
-
- Image files for use with WinCover. 29 bitmap images in .BMP
- format.
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
- WinShred 1.2
-
- Available as WSH12.ZIP
-
- Quick way to delete files by drag & drop when using File Manager. WinShred
- simulates a paper shredder with sound and animation. Settings for confirmation,
- on top, run as icon, lock position & sound. Shareware, $10. Requires VBRUN300.DLL
- not included.Register online on Compuserve (GO SWREG) the id# is 1492.
-
-
-
-
- PRINTSWITCH VERSION HISTORY (2.1 TO 3.0c)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- WHATS NEW IN VERSION 3.0c?
-
- 1> Several .vbx and .dll files replaced with commercial equivalents
- to resolve several major conflicts and bugs. As a result, this
- version is much faster, reliable and uses fewer system resources.
-
- 2> Completely rewritten help file.
-
- 3> Completely new installation program.
-
- 4> Minor cosmetic changes.
-
-
- CHANGES TO VERSION 3.0b:
-
- 1> Option added to disable HotKeys.
-
- 2> Printer alias name dialog changed to accomodate an unlimited
- number of printers.
-
- 3> All distribution files are now dated the same date as the
- release date for easier identification on the user's system.
-
- 4> Several minor bug fixes.
-
-
- CHANGES TO VERSION 3.0:
-
- 1> User defined printer alias names. If defined, alias names
- are displayed on printer selection buttons, minimized icon
- and horizontal configuration title bar.
-
- 2> Pop up settings menu accessable using right mouse button on
- any button.
-
- 3> Setting to select toggling of orientation OR cycling
- through printers with right mouse click on minimized icon.
-
- 4> Settings to select vertical size of printer selection buttons.
-
- 5> Support for unlimited printer connections. (prior versions only
- supported 2 connections)
-
- 6> Smaller, graphical buttons for printer setup and print manager
- activation.
-
- 7> Double clicking on printer selection button performs the
- selection and minimizes the program.
-
- 8> F3 & F4 keys to resize horizontal dimensions now function
- in vertical or horizontal format.
-
- 9> New drag & drop color selection palette. Colors may be selected
- for the selected and unselected printer buttons using left and right
- mouse buttons for background and text respectively.
-
- 10> Through use of alias names and sizing options, PrintSwitch
- can now be made VERY small.
-
- 11> Extensive internal modifications and bug fixes.
-
-
-
- CHANGES TO VERSION 2.1e:
-
- 1> HOTKEY.DLL updated.
- 2> Install program revised to solve problems that occurred when Program Manager
- was not the default shell. Install now checks for file dates and disk space.
-
- CHANGES TO VERSION 2.1c & 2.1d
-
- 1> Minor bug fixes. New install program. Documentation changes.
-
-
- CHANGES TO VERSION 2.1b
-
- 1> Fixed problem with HotKey setup screen fonts.
-
-
- CHANGES TO VERSION 2.1a
-
- 1> Due to HotKey/Shortcut key conflicts that were present in 2.1, HotKeys and
- Shortcut keys have been changed.
-
-
- CHANGES TO VERSION 2.1
-
- 1> Choice of previous vertical format or new horizontal format to save space.
- Toggle between the formats with right mouse click on Title Bar. Horizontal
- format sized vertically to same dimensions as title bar/menu bar of most
- desktop shells (i.e. Norton Desktop, Program Manager, etc.). Use key
- combination Alt + keyboard arrow keys to position it exactly where you want
- in very small increments.
-
- 2> Now supports user definable HotKeys for control of various PrintSwitch
- functions at any time from within any application.
-
- 3> Cycle through printers with right mouse button when iconized.
-
- 4> Revised Portrait/Landscape button.
-
- 5> Print Manager status now displayed in icon. Print Manager priority settings
- now available with right mouse button click on Print Mgr button (vertical
- format only).
-
- 6> You may now use the up/down arrow keys for printer selection when normal size
- in vertical or horizontal format.
-
- 7> PrintSwitch will now automatically sense changes to printer connections (i.e.
- change from LPT1 to LPT2) and addition or deletion of a printer using Windows
- Control Panel. When this occurs, PrintSwitch automatically restarts to update
- its display.
-
- 8> Minor bug fixes and other improvements throughout.
-
-
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- >END FILE
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