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- Folders Program, version 3.4 by Sloop Software
- (c)Copyright 1991 Sloop Software a member of the ASP
-
- Folders adds depth to the Program Manager groups for MS Windows. It
- gives the ability equivalent to having groups within groups. Each
- folder can hold any type of file you decide to place in it, including
- more folders.
-
- Features include:
- - no limit on nesting folders within folders
- - move or copy items from folder to folder using drag/drop
- - run command with browse button which also stores last twelve commands
- - associate command that allows multiple programs to be associated
- with a single extension
- - save location, size of folder as well as item positions
- - launch your applications directly from a folder
- - customizable command lines for any item
- - use virtually any icon on the system to represent items
- - tie two or more folders to the same subfolder
- - display items as icons or just names
- - password protection
- - multi-select capability when adding, deleting, moving or
- copying items
-
-
- *********************************************************************
- IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have a previous version of Folders already
- installed, to install the latest version you must run FINSTALL and
- choose Re-Install. Be sure and note what version you currently are
- using as FINSTALL will prompt for that information. Also, copy files
- FOLDERS.EXE and FOLDERS.HLP to your windows directory. Do not copy
- over your FOLDERS.INI file.
-
- Note that versions 3.0 and earlier cannot be re-installed over. You
- must delete all folder files and perform an install procedure.
- *********************************************************************
-
-
- Installation (no previous versions installed):
- 1. Copy files FOLDERS.EXE, FOLDERS.HLP and FOLDERS.INI to your
- windows directory.
- 2. Run FINSTALL and follow its directions. Be sure to select Install,
- not Re-Install. Make sure the directory you run FINSTALL from also
- contains the other files included on the disk or in the zip file.
- 3. That's it. Your are now ready to start getting organized.
-
- If this installation process should fail, follow the directions for
- manual install found in FOLDERS.WRI.
-
-
- Getting Started:
- 1. Once the program is installed, open your first folder.
- 2. You can rename it, if you want, using the Name command under the File
- menu. Be sure and rename it in the program group, too.
- 3. From this folder, or any folder you create, you can make new folders.
- Simply choose New from the File menu. You can create subfolders or
- new group level folders such as this first folder.
- 4. Create whatever folders you want and add items to them using the
- Add Item command from the Edit menu. For detail information on each
- command, use either the help menu or read FOLDERS.WRI.
-
-
- Changes from version 3.3b (version 3.4)
-
- - Added drag/drop capability for moving or copying items between folders.
-
- - Display items as icons or in listbox mode like File Manager.
-
- - Run and associate commands added.
-
- - Icon selection system changed. Can now read ICO's, EXE's and ICL's.
- No longer any need to add icons before using them.
-
- - Multi-select capability added to Add Item command.
-
- - Password protection for individual folders added.
-
- - Improved system resource management.
-
- - Folders may no longer be used as the Windows shell. Instead
- the program Sloop Manager is available for use as the shell.
-
- Changes from version 3.2a (version 3.3b)
-
- - Folders can now act as the Windows shell, meaning Program Manager need
- not be run at all.
-
- - The Folders icon may now be changed. Once changed, all subfolders will
- appear using the new icon and Folders minimized on the desktop will appear
- using it. Folder icons in Program Manager groups will still need to be
- changed by hand.
-
- - The position of a folder and the positions of items in a folder may be
- saved.
-
- - Minimize on use or close on use options added.
-
- - Auto arrange of icons option added.
-
- - Bug corrected when using the character @ in filenames, descriptive names
- or command lines.
-
- Changes from version 3.1 (version 3.2a)
-
- - Extraction of icons from executables improved.
-
- - Command Line command modified to display the default command line for
- an item.
-
- - View Filename command modified to allow the filename to be edited.
-
- Changes from version 3.0a (version 3.1)
-
- - Support for 256 color displays added.
-
- Changes from version 3.0 (version 3.0a)
-
- - Problem corrected when using Folders with Windows running in debug mode.
-
- - Fixed problem with Folders being stuck in multiple select mode until
- hitting CTRL key after using a menu accelerator.
-
- Changes from version 2.1 (version 3.0)
-
- - Use of icons changed considerably. New command Add Icon allows any
- icon file to be added to the system for use in displaying items. Also,
- executable files with icons in them and items associated with these
- executable will now appear using the executable's icon.
-
- - Can now copy, move or delete multiple items at a time. Pressing the
- ctrl key while selecting items with the mouse, allows multiple items
- to be selected at a time.
-
- - Folder windows may now be resized and the new size used from then on
- when opening that particular folder. Simply set the folder to the
- desired size and then save the folder. The next time it is open, it
- will appear using the saved size.
-
- Changes from version 2.0 (version 2.1)
-
- - Only one copy of a particular folder may now be open at a time.
- Double-clicking on the folder icon or using the Open command on a
- folder already open will make the folder selected the active window,
- even if iconized. It will not open a second copy of the folder.
-
- - Group level folders are now created so their icon may be changed by
- simply going to the Change Icon menu of the Properties command and
- selecting View Next. Previously, it was necessary to replace the
- file name in the Change Icon dialog with FOLDERS.EXE.
-
- - Subfolders will now always appear starting in the lower-left hand
- corner of the folder.
-
-
- Files on Disk:
- FOLDERS.EXE - the executable for Folders
- FOLDERS.INI - Folders initialization file
- FOLDERS.HLP - Folders help file
- FOLDERS.ICL - icon library included for use
- README.TXT - this file
- FOLDERS.WRI - documentation on folders
- FINSTALL.EXE - Folders install program
- FLD0000.FL0 - empty folder for use in manual install
- ORDERFRM.TXT - Folders order form
- VENDOR.DOC - shareware vendor information
-
-
- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Note that this is a shareware program. As such, you may use it on a trial
- basis for thirty days. After this time, the program should be registered
- if it is continued to be used. Two payment options are available. For
- $35 you receive the latest version and a printed manual. For $30 you
- receive only the latest version of the program. Please add $2 for shipping
- and handling. The fee is payable to:
-
- Sloop Software
- 6457 Mesedge Lane
- Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- (719) 260-0433
-
- Be sure and specify your name, address, name of the program and where
- you obtained the program when registering. Also, specify 3.5" or 5.25"
- disk. Colorado residents, please add the applicable sales tax. Sorry,
- no credit cards.
-
- Direct any comments to the above address or email to CompuServe 72540,144
- or Internet 72540.144@compuserve.com. Customer support is available to
- registered users and to unregistered users during their trial period.
-
- For information on availability and pricing of a Japanese version contact:
-
- Personal Data Factory
- Shinjuku yubinkyoku dome
- 160 Tokyo Japan
-
-
- This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
- works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
- with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
- help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
- ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
- Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
- or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman, id#
- 70007,3536.
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