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STILETTO (V1.9v June 96)
INSTALLATION
Automatic Installation
To install Stiletto, first UnZip the Stiletto zip file into its own
directory. Then execute the ssetup.exe program that comes as part of
the zip. This program copies the 3d Control library and stilethk.dll to
your Windows directory (if you do not already have the latest version of
them).
After you are satisfied that Stiletto is working, you can delete the
.bak files.
To start Stiletto, execute stiletto.exe. Stiletto will use the default
configuration stored in stiletto.ini.
If you find Stiletto useful, you will probably want to put in it your
StartUp group so that Stiletto starts automatically with Windows.
Starting with version 1.9q, Stiletto stores stilethk.dll in the Windows
directory. If you get "undefined dynalink" errors, it means you have an
older version of stilethk.dll interfering with proper operation. Check
your old Stiletto directories and delete or rename any obsolete versions
of this file.
Manual Installation
To manually install Stiletto, first UnZip the Stiletto zip file into its
own directory. Then move ctl3dv2.dll and stilethk.dll to your
Windows\system (preferred) or Windows directory. Make sure there is no
copy of either of these files in your Stiletto directory. Finally, if
you do not have a stiletto.ini file from a previous version of Stiletto,
rename stiletto.def to stiletto.ini.
(If you do not wish to use Stiletto as your shell, you can leave
stilethk.dll in your Stiletto directory).
To start Stiletto, execute stiletto.exe. Stiletto will use the default
configuration stored in stiletto.ini.
If you find Stiletto useful, you will probably want to put in it your
StartUp group so that Stiletto starts automatically with Windows. Or
you may want to use Stiletto as your shell.
Starting with version 1.9q, Stiletto stores stilethk.dll in the Windows
directory. If you get "undefined dynalink" errors, it means you have an
older version of stilethk.dll interfering with proper operation. Check
your old Stiletto directories and delete or rename any obsolete versions
of this file.
Removal
To de-install Stiletto, remove it from your StartUp group and erase the
directory containing Stiletto. Erase stiletto.ini and stilethk.dll from
your Windows or Window\system directory if there. The 3D control
library is used by many programs so you should leave it in your Windows
directory.
OVERVIEW
Stiletto is intended for people who want a button bar task
switcher/launcher and clock/calendar which always stays at the
same place on the desktop and which lets them use any mouse
button to run a command. Stiletto includes alarms, task
scheduling, sounds control, and wallpaper control: it handles
all your desktop needs using a single consistent but
unobtrusive interface.
Stiletto incorporates these features:
A small-footprint button bar launcher
(e.g. fits over title bar of maximized window).
Use of any mouse button to launch commands.
Drag and drop files to start commands.
Up to 50 user-configurable command launch menus with submenus.
Attach launch menu to button bar, desktop, title bar, or all three.
Multiple button bars (through multiple instances and configurations).
Floating button bar, choice of many resolution-independent standard
positions, or place in active window caption.
Direct access to program manager or other desktop
shell groups and their commands.
Hot key and screen corner activation of commands.
Switch to or close any active task, from a button bar or a menu.
Make any active task or launch any command as always on top.
Text label, icon, clock, date, timer, or resource display on any button.
Built-in commands for drag and drop file rename, windows exit/restart,
browsing and running files (with history), moving the button bar,
playing sounds, and others.
Control of Caps Lock/Shift and Scroll Lock.
Support for file associations.
Alarms, regular chimes, and scheduled activation/termination of commands.
Wallpaper display and switcher/randomizer.
Assignment of sound to application events.
Randomization and testing of system and application sounds.
Random noise making by playing sounds sporadically as specified.
Day-to-day shell replacement.
Send a sequence of keys to a running program or
to a program that you start with Stiletto
Win 95 aware and supports long file names.
Flyover (balloon) help to display the commands for any button.
Since it does not have the ability to add or change program manager
icons or groups, Stiletto is not intended to completely replace Program
Manager or another Windows shell that you are using, such as
Norton Desktop for Windows (as specified by shell= in your
system.ini file). Instead, Stiletto is intended to provide
quick, minimal-mouse click access to your most used commands
while taking up little desktop space, and to provide utilities
related to Windows start-up and time, all in one consistent
package.
LICENSE AND WARRANTY
The Stiletto executable program, DLL, Help File, and this readme file
are all Copyright 1996 by Bruce Switzer. All Rights Reserved.
The Stiletto icon was created by Jonas Hjortlund.
THIS SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO PERFORMANCE
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH
THIS PROGRAM 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.
You can contact the author with comments or questions at bswitze@io.org.
Stiletto may be distributed freely, as long as all files in the package
are distributed, including the readme file and the help file.
Stiletto is not in the public domain. It may be
distributed freely but may not be sold nor be used in any
profit-oriented endeavor without the express written permission
of the author.
All trademarks used in the Help File are the property of their
respective owners and are used for explanatory purposes only.
FURTHER INFORMATON
Complete descriptions of the Stiletto default configuration and how to
change it are in the Help File, which you can access by:
double clicking on Stiletto.hlp,
or by Starting Stiletto, pressing and holding a button,
and then clicking on Help in the resulting dialog,
or by selecting "Configure Stiletto" from the menu button and then
clicking on Help in the resulting dialog.