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POWER TOOLZ Version 1.00
5/21/94
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DISTRIBUTE THIS PROGRAM IN ITS ENTIRETY. YOU ARE NOT
ALLOWED TO MODIFY ANY FILES DISTRIBUTED IN WITH POWER TOOLZ. SYSOPS AND
VENDORS MAY ATTACH A SEPERATE FILE TO BE DISTRIBUTED ALONG WITH THIS
PROGRAM. THE AUTHOR ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR THE USE/MISUSE OF THIS
PROGRAM.
INTRODUCTION:
FINALLY! A Windows add-on that has all the most popular utilities
integrated into one application. POWER TOOLZ incorporates Calculator,
Ultra fast exit Windows function, 20 page clipboard extender, DOS shell,
Command line function, and an absolutely AWESOME file manager replacement
with built in WAV player, Icon Viewer, program launcher, and more!!! And
if that's not enough, POWER TOOLS has a user configurable application
launcher to keep your most popular apps only a click away!
So stop littering your desktop with tons of messy utilities and switch to
POWER TOOLS. POWER TOOLZ resides on your desktop as an unobtrusive little
button (same size as the minimize button) ready to help you power through
a days work.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires Windows version 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11.
Requires VBRUN300.DLL in your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
Requires PKZIP version 2.04G or newer.
INSTALLATION:
1) Copy PTOOLZ.ZIP to its own directory along with PKUNZIP.EXE.
(if you have your path set up to find pkunzip.exe you don't need to
copy it).
2) First unzip POWER TOOLZ using pkunzip.exe.
- type 'pkunzip ptoolz10.zip'. POWER TOOLZ will be uncompressed.
- You should receive the following files:
PTOOLZ.EXE --> POWER TOOLZ executable
THREED.VBX --> Library file needed by POWER TOOLZ
README.NOW --> This file
FILE_ID.DIZ --> Brief description of POWER TOOLZ
3) Run windows by typing 'WIN' or by typing 'PTOOLZ'.
4) In Program Manager select a program group to receive POWER TOOLZ. We
reccommend selecting the 'STARTUP' program group so POWER TOOLZ will be
run anytime you start Windows.
5) Select the 'File' menu by pressing ALT + F or by clicking on the
dropdown menu.
6) Select the new option by clicking on 'New' or by pressing ALT + N.
7) Select 'New Program' option then press 'OK'.
8) Type in a Description, we reccommend 'POWER TOOLZ'.
9) Press the 'Browse' button then go to the directory containing PTOOLZ.EXE.
After selecting this file press 'OK' to get back to the previous box.
10) Press 'OK' again and the POWER TOOLZ icon will appear in the program
group you selected.
11) Double click the POWER TOOLS icon to start the program.
OPERATION:
POWER TOOLZ will appear as a small button in the upper right hand side
of your screen. clicking on this button exposes a popup menu. All choices
are selected from this menu. The following is a brief summary of each
POWER TOOLZ function. Upon registering you will receive a full manual
explaining in detail all the POWER TOOLZ functions.
CALCULATOR: This is just an ordinary calculator that includes a decimal or
hexadecimal mode for programmers. Pressing the 'DEC' button switches to
hexadecimal mode and pressing the 'HEX' buton toggles back.
TO DO LIST: This allows you to keep a list of things to remember. You
can enter items on the list, cross them out when done, and make a printout.
All items on your list are automatically saved to disk and crossed out items
are purged daily (or when you exit windows). A handy popup menu will appear
when you click the right mouse button anyplace on the list.
PT FILE MANAGER: This allows you to copy and delete files, make directories
and delete directories, and launch applications. Double clicking on a file
name or highlighting a file name and pressing the rocket will automatically
execute the file if it is a program file. Or if the file is an icon file,
bitmap file, text file, or wave file the file manager will display or play
these files to you using the appropriate program. Bitmap files are loaded
windows paint, text files are displayed in windows notepad, wave files are
played on a sound blaster card if one exists, and icons are viewed on the
icon viewer that comes with POWER TOOLS. A powerful feature in PT File
Manager is the ability to select and view multiple files. If you select
several files they will ALL be displayed or played when you press the rocket
button. Wave files are played in alphabetical order. A handy popup menu
will also appear when you click the right mouse button anyplace on the
PT File Manager window.
Drop to DOS: This selection runs a DOS window each time you select it.
Multiple DOS windows are supported.
Command line: Typing a DOS command in this will execute that command and
return any errors.
Scrapbook: Select this option then minimize it at the bottom of your
screen. At 5 second intervals it will read the contents of the clipboard
to see if you copied any text there. If you did, it places that new text
in the scrapbook so you can retrive it later. The scrapbook can hold
up to 20 scraps of text. You can also save the contents to disk for future
use if needed.
Configure POWER TOOLZ: This screen allows you to set up POWER TOOLS to your
liking. The top section allows you to add programs that will appear in the
popup menu. The bottom left box allows you to turn off POWER TOOLS
utilities that you don't want to show in the popup menu. The middle box
allows you to display a button bar with all your selected applications
listed in the buttons. The bottom right box allows you to select the
appearance and position of the POWER TOOLS button.
NOTE: The POWER TOOLS button can be disabled in favor of the button bar.
If you choose this option you can access the menu by clicking the right
mouse button over the button section of the button bar.
Exit POWER TOOLZ: This suspends operation of the POWER TOOLS program.
Exit Windows: This dumps you out of windows without showing you the stupid
window asking you if you really want to quit.
So that's about it for the instructions. As you play with POWER TOOLZ
you will find more features and options that you will find useful.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Q: How come when I try to print something it comes out garbled or messed up?
A: Check your printer driver. This usually happens when an incorrect print
driver is installed. Call the manufacturer or Microsoft for an up to date
driver.
Q: I get a message saying that I need 'VBRUN300.DLL', WHY?
A: VBRUN300.DLL is a library file needed by POWER TOOLS and many other
applications that are written in Visual Basic. Unfortunately Microsoft
did not include this file with Windows, so you need to get a copy. Most
BBS's have this file available for download. If you can't find a copy
send in the registration to the address below and you will receive a
complete version of POWER TOOLS on disk that will include all needed files.
When you get this file you need to copy in into the WINDOWS\SYSTEM
directory this will allow other applications to make use of it.
Q: When I try to get into the setup screen I get wierd error messages, WHY?
A: This may be caused by a conflict with the library file THREED.VBX. You
should first verify that the directory that POWER TOOLS resides in, is not
in your path statement. This usually fixes most problems, however if this
still does not work find the existing THREED.VBX file (probably in your
WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory) and copy it on to a floppy. Then replace the
existing THREED.VBX with the one from POWER TOOLS. If this causes problems
simply delete the new version and replace it with the copy on your floppy.
FUTURE ADDITIONS TO POWER TOOLZ:
- Built in ZIP support.
- Built in BMP viewer.
- Business card file.
- Phone Dialer.
- Link from icon viewer to your icon editor.
- Calendar and clock functions.
- Text file viewer that supports unlimited file sizes.
REGISTRATION:
When you register you will receive:
- A complete version of POWER TOOLZ on disk with automatic installer.
- A complete printed manual.
- FREE upgrades (excluding S+H).
- FREE tech support via Compserve.
- A good feeling knowing that you are helping a young programmer
get established in the competitive world of software.
To register send $20 (US) to:
Chris Haynes
RR1 Box 214 Mason RD.
ASHBY, MA 01431
ATN: PT10
You can contact Chris Haynes on Compuserve using I.D. 73642,3626.