README.TXT for Mini NoteTab 2.3 [21 March 1997] =============================== Welcome to Mini NoteTab! A Freeware editor by Eric Fookes. Introduction ------------ Mini NoteTab is not just another Windows Notepad replacement! It is a feature-rich program with a selection of original productivity tools that you will find in no other editor (though some of the features will probably soon be copied by others). Special attention has been given to even the smallest detail. The editor has undergone extensive testing to ensure that it performs reliably under all circumstances. However, if a problem does arise and is reported to me, it is usually fixed in a matter of days. The editor is capable of opening a very large number of files (the actual limit is determined by the amount of free system resources). Each document is displayed on a tabbed page making it easy to switch between them. A separate window, called the Document Selector, makes it easy to find a specific document when a large number of them are open. Mini NoteTab can be configured to occupy a minimum of screen estate and stay on top of other applications. Context-sensitive shortcut menus provide access to all the editor's commands. The editor makes it easy to open frequently used files; it can even do so automatically each time you start the program. You can also open files by drag-and- dropping them from File Manager or Explorer. The editor can restore its size and position on the desktop from a previous session. This program is Freeware! Thank you for sending me a message (E-mail, postcard, ...) if you find it useful. And if you really like this program, why not contact the editors of your favorite computer magazine or newspaper, or web sites that review software, and tell them about it! That's a great way to make my work better known. Why "Mini"? ----------- Mini NoteTab has been optimized to handle notes and small text files efficiently. It has been designed to use a minimum of Windows system resources. As a result, you can safely keep this program open all the time, even if you have many files open. If you need to edit text files larger than 41 kb, use Super NoteTab instead of this program (see further down for details). Key Features ------------ * Covers all features available in Notepad (including LOG). * Open and edit many documents at once. * Web enabled (can open links and HTML documents in browser). * Special Clipbook window with templates for HTML tags, acronyms, etc. * Each document can have different settings such as font, tab widths, word wrap. * Can search/replace text in all open documents; accepts search tokens. * Context-sensitive help and shortcut menus. * Options to set margins, page numbering, headers and footers for printing jobs. * Text statistics (counts number of characters, words, and frequency of each word). * Drag-and-drop files from File Manager or Explorer. * Accepts file names, including wildcards, passed as command-line parameters to the program. * Quickly open files from "Favorite Files" dialog box. * Option to autoload files from "Favorite Files" list or those opened during a previous session. * Remembers its size and position on the desktop. * Can stay on top of other applications. * Can read and write files in DOS ASCII format. * Uses Windows system resources sparingly and does not mess around with the Windows' system registry or INI files. * And lots more... Installation ------------ There is no special procedure to follow. Just place the program and its associated files in the Windows directory or in a dedicated folder (directory). - Windows 3.1 / NT 3.5 users: If you want to add Mini NoteTab to one of your Program Manager groups, the easiest way to do it is with File Manager. Just select the file MININOTE.EXE and drag it from File Manager to the group where you would like its icon to appear. You can also run the program by double-clicking on it from File Manager. - Windows 95 / NT 4 users: The easiest way to set the Mini NoteTab icon on your desktop is to use Explorer. Just select the file MININOTE.EXE and drag it from Explorer to an unoccupied space on your desktop. You can also add a shortcut to it in your Start menu by choosing Settings / Taskbar... Uninstalling ------------ If you have dedicated a folder for the editor, just delete that folder and all its files (except documents you may have saved there and want to keep!). Otherwise, just delete MININOTE.EXE, MININOTE.INI, MININOTE.HLP, all files with the extensions ".FVR" and ".CLB" (in the program's directory), FILEPROP.INF, WHATSNEW.TXT, and this README.TXT file. All these files are located in the same directory as Mini NoteTab. If you have executed Mini NoteTab from a CD-Rom, you will find the MININOTE.INI and FILEPROP.INF files in the Windows directory. There is no need to delete items from Windows' system registry or INI files as the editor does not store any information in them. Updates and Other Programs -------------------------- You can find updates of Mini NoteTab and other Freeware/Shareware programs by visiting my web site at the following address: http://www.unige.ch/sciences/terre/geologie/fookes/ If you need to edit large files and use Windows 95 or NT 4, you may want to download Super NoteTab. It is an editor similar to Mini NoteTab (also Freeware), but is capable of editing files as large as memory permits. Legal ----- The author of this program accepts no responsibility for damages resulting from its use and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This software is provided "AS IS", and you, its user, assume all risks when using it. Distribution License -------------------- I encourage you to freely copy and distribute this Freeware program to any and all who are interested in obtaining a copy, including distribution through the Internet, BBS's, Shareware distribution libraries, CD-ROMs, etc. The package is subject to the following restrictions: Mini NoteTab must be distributed as a complete package including the following 11 files: 1. README.TXT - this file 2. WHATSNEW.TXT - text file with details of new features 3. FILE_ID.DIZ - standard ID file 4. MININOTE.EXE - the program 5. MININOTE.HLP - the program's help file 6. HTML.CLB - Clipbook template with main HTML tags 7. HTML-2.CLB - Clipbook template with special character tags 8. HTMCOLOR.CLB - Clipbook template with HTML color codes 9. ACRONYMS.CLB - Clipbook template with common Internet acronyms 10. SMILIES.CLB - Clipbook template with common Internet smilie (or smiley) representations 11. LAUCH.CLB - Clipbook template with examples of commands used to launch other programs and URLs If any of these files are missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden. + The package - including all related program files and documentation files CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete package, without exception. + You may charge a distribution fee for the package, but you must not represent in any way that you are selling the software itself. + You shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this distribution license. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by Eric G.V. Fookes. Note that there are three variants of this program: 1. Super NoteTab -> Works under Windows 95 and Windows NT4 -> Can edit files as large as memory permits -> Not as fast as Mini NoteTab and requires slightly more resources 2. Mini NoteTab 32-bit -> Works under Windows 95 and Windows NT -> Uses a minimum amount of system resources -> Very fast -> Cannot edit files larger than about 41 kb 3. Mini NoteTab 16-bit -> Works under Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and NT -> Uses a minimum amount of system resources -> Very fast -> Cannot edit files larger than 32 kb Comments and Suggestions ------------------------ Do not hesitate to send me your comments and suggestions. If you submit a bug report (first check the known issues below), please remember to indicate the program version number, as well as the operating system you are using (Windows 3.1, 95, NT). I can be reached by E-mail at: fookes@sc2a.unige.ch (or Eric.Fookes@terre.unige.ch) or by snail mail at the following address: Eric G.V. Fookes Av. Eugène-Pittard 22 Ter CH - 1206 Geneva Switzerland Hope you enjoy using it! -Eric Fookes Note: this program was written with Delphi and uses components from a Shareware VCL package called the "Super Labeled Input Controls". The package, which I developed, is available for downloading from my web site at the following URL: www.unige.ch/sciences/terre/geologie/fookes/delphi.htm Delphi is a trademark of Borland International, Inc. Known Issues ------------ * Sometimes, the editor window does not update correctly. This problem seems to be due to an incompatibility with certain graphic card drivers. If you have this problem, press F12 to refresh the screen. * The Undo command cannot undo all operations.