** TexED v0.80 ** 32-Bit Text Editor for Windows95/NT RaTZo - Tarantula Software (c) 1998 http://www.ratzo.force9.co.uk/tarantula.htm =================================================================== WHAT IS TEXED? TexED is a fully featured Text Editor for Windows 95, incorperating many features of expensive Text Editors and lots of new features of it's own. WHAT DOES IT REQUIRE TO WORK? A PC with 80486 or greater + Win95/NT VB5 Runtimes + Additional OCX controls (installed with setup) A High Color (16-Bit) Display or greater is recommended MAIN FEATURES - Unlimited filesize - Open multiple files using tabbed interface - Configurable QuickLoad feature - Insert Special ASCII & HTML Characters - Insert HTML Colour values - AutoSave files (adjustable duration) - Text Encoding and Encryption - Case Change (upper/lower/capitalize) - Change Text to crazy NetFreak Format - File Renaming & Deleting - WordCount and file statistics - Typing speed test - Insert Date/Time (various formats) - Find & Replace functions - Goto Start/End/Line/Percentage - Window Wrapping - Configurable Colours & Fonts - Dialog file filters - Option to backup files - File Extension associations - Fully Customizable HOW MUCH IS IT? TexED is Shareware. The current Registration fee for this program is only 5 UK pounds! (or foreign equivelent) This is very cheap when compared to similar Text Editors. INSTALL Installing TexED is easy! simply run the Setup.exe program and this will install the program and all the required VB5 components on to your computer. Then run TexED.exe! Voila! =================================================================== EXPLANATION OF FEATURES FILE MENU ~~~~~~~~~ NEW -> Creates a new document tab called Untitled#.txt OPEN -> Loads a text file to view or alter OPEN RECENT -> When enabled, allows you to open a recent file CLOSE -> Closes the currently selected document CLOSE ALL -> Closes all the currently opened documents SAVE -> Saves the current text file, prompted if Untitled SAVE AS -> Allows you to save the current file with any name SAVE ALL -> Saves all the currently opened documents RENAME -> Lets you change the current filename DELETE -> Delete's the currently selected file from disk PRINT -> Prints the currently selected document SAVE AND EXIT -> Saves the currently selected document and exits EXIT -> Exits program, prompted if modified files are unsaved EDIT MENU ~~~~~~~~~ UNDO -> Reverses the last text action CUT -> Cuts the selected text into the clipboard COPY -> Copies the selected text into the clipboard PASTE -> Pastes text from the clipboard into the document DELETE -> Deletes the selected text EMPTY CLIPBOARD -> Empties the clipboard and free's memory SELECT ALL -> Select and highlight all the text in the document DATE/TIME -> Insert current Date and Time into the document CHANGE TEXT Capitalize -> Capitalize's the text Uppercase -> Changes the text into uppercase characters Lowercase -> Changes the text into lowercase characters NetFreak -> Changes the text into Crazy Internet characters Encode -> Encode's the text for secrecy (for emailing etc..) Decode -> Decode's the previously Encoded text Encrypt -> Encrypt's the text with a password Decrypt -> Decrypt's the text. Encryption password is required WINDOW WRAP -> Wraps the document to the current window size SEARCH MENU ~~~~~~~~~~~ FIND -> Searches for a specified text string within the document FIND NEXT -> Repeat the search from the current position REPLACE -> Searches for a string and replaces with another string REPLACE NEXT -> Repeat the replace from the current position GOTO SOF -> Goto the start of the document GOTO EOF -> Goto the end of the document GOTO LINE -> Goto a specific line number (1-X) or percentage QUICKLOAD -> Allows you to quickly load the files of your choice Edit -> Change the files used by the QuickLoad feature INSERT SPECIAL ASCII Character -> Inserts uncommon ASCII characters HTML Character -> Inserts code for special HTML characters HTML Colour -> Choose a colour and return the HTML value AUTOSAVE -> If enabled, this will save your document automatically SPEED TEST -> Calculates your Average Typing Speed in Words/Min WORDCOUNT -> Counts the words in the document and shows statistics ASSOCIATIONS -> Allows you to Associate a File Extension to TexED OPTIONS -> Customize TexED (See below for Explanation of Options) HELP MENU ~~~~~~~~~ REGISTER -> Allows you to enter your TexED registration code ABOUT -> Displays program/version information and homepage URL EXPLANATION OF OPTIONS TEXT COLOUR -> Changes the colour of the current Text/Font BACK COLOUR -> Changes the colour of the Background BACK PRESETS -> Click here for some Preset Background colours DATE/TIME FORMAT -> Changes the format for the Date/Time insert FONT -> Changes the current Text Font and Size AUTOSAVE -> Specify a time duration for AutoSave in minutes TAB SIZE -> Change the number of spaces used for Tab DEFAULT OPEN PATH -> Choose a default path for the Open dialog DISPLAY TOOLBAR -> Displays toolbar icons when enabled DISPLAY STATUSBAR -> Displays statusbar when enabled SAVE WINDOW POSITION ON EXIT -> Remember window position and size SAVE BACKUP COPIES -> Save backup copies as *.bak when saving ENABLE OPEN RECENT LIST -> Allows you to access 9 recent files EMPTY CLIPBOARD ON EXIT -> Clear clipboard when exiting TexED WRAP AT STARTUP -> Allow wrapping as the startup default WIPE FILES ON DELETE -> Delete wipes the file, cannot salvage =================================================================== REGISTRATION To Register your copy of TexED send the registration fee to me at the address below. Please make all cheques/postal orders payable to J.A.Ramsden. I will not be held responsible for money lost in the post, and the registration code will only be issued when the fee is received. Please enclose your email address for a fast response if you have one, and avoid sending foreign coins if possible. When you Register TexED you will receive (via post or email) your own personal registration code. When you have registered TexED, the annoying nag screen will dissapear. Please do not distribute the TexED registration codes. Current Registration Fee: Only 5 UK Pounds!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Here are some foreign conversions of the current fee: AUSTRALIA = $12 BELGIUM = 300 Fr CANADA = $12 DENMARK = 55 Kr FRANCE = 50 Fr GERMANY = 15 DM GREECE = 2500 Dra HONGKONG = $65 ITALY = 14500 Lir JAPAN = 1000 Yen NEW ZEALAND = $14 NORWAY = 60 Kr SPAIN = 1200 Pta SWEDEN = 60 Kr USA = $8 =================================================================== Author: James Ramsden Mail: 9 Brogden View. Barnoldswick, Lancs. BB18 5LH. England, UK. TexED Homepage: http://www.ratzo.force9.co.uk/tarantula.htm E-Mail: texed@ratzo.force9.net =================================================================== LICENSE You as the end user have the right to use the program on as many computers as you wish as well as distribute as many copies to friends as you wish. This may also be included in a software CD bundle provided that I at least recieve a copy of the CD. Under no circumstance shall you charge for the distribution of this software unless it is contained on a CD that costs money for the CD itself rather than the software it contains. (Such as Windows95.com's Shareware CD collection) This program is Shareware. If you wish to use the program frequently then please Register and support future development DISCLAIMER The information and code provided is provided 'as is' without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. In no event shall James Ramsden be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if the author has been advised of the possibility of such damages. DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM UNLESS YOU FULLY AGREE WITH THIS DISCLAIMER