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README.TXT for Super NoteTab 2.63e [8 August 1997]
==================================
Welcome to Super NoteTab! A Freeware editor by
Eric Fookes.
Introduction
------------
Super NoteTab is a top-rated text editor (ZDNet
Shareware Awards finalist 1997) capable of editing
any number of documents of any size. It is a user-
friendly but feature-rich program with innovative
productivity tools.
Super NoteTab has a superb interface with a fully
customizable toolbar and a tab bar to easily switch
between documents. It includes the much imitated
"Editor Clipbook" which lets you easily insert any
kind of text in your documents (HTML tags, frequently
used sentences, glossaries, ...). Super NoteTab is
web sensitive so it can open links in your text or
view documents in the default browser. Other features
include search/replace text in all open documents,
text filters (convert between ASCII, UNIX, MAC),
strip HTML tags or convert special characters to HTML
syntax, sort/join/split/indent lines, change case,
Favorite Files menu, detailed text statistics,
automatic scrolling, capture any text sent to the
Clipboard, drag-and-drop text and files, shortcut
menus, detailed help file, and much more...
This program is Freeware! Do tell others about it
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
Super NoteTab better known.
Key Features
------------
* Covers all essential features available in Notepad
(including LOG).
* Can edit files as large as memory permits.
* Open and edit many documents at once (only limited
by system resources).
* Fully configurable toolbar with flat or standard
style buttons.
* Web enabled (can open links and HTML documents
in browser).
* Special Clipbook window with templates for
HTML tags, acronyms, etc.
* Functions to strip HTML tags, sort lines, change
case, 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.
* Automatic scrolling for hands-free reading of
documents.
* 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
or Favorites menu.
* 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 capture text copied to the Clipboard from any
application.
* Can read and write files in DOS ASCII and UNIX
format.
* IntelliMouseÖ compatible.
* Uses Windows system resources sparingly and does
not mess around with the Windows' system registry
or INI files.
* And lots more...
Installation
------------
If your copy includes Setup.EXE, just run this
program to install the editor.
The following information is only relevant to users
of the distribution package that did not include an
installation program:
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).
The easiest way to set the Super NoteTab icon on your
desktop is to use Explorer. Just select the file
NOTETAB.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 installed your copy of the editor came with
an installation program (Setup.EXE), you can uninstall
it by using the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs.
The following information is only relevant to users
of the distribution package that did not include an
installation program:
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 NOTETAB.EXE, NOTETAB.INI,
NOTETAB.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
Super NoteTab.
If you have executed Super NoteTab from a CD-Rom, you
will find the NOTETAB.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 Super NoteTab and other
Freeware/Shareware programs by visiting my web site
at the following address:
http://www.unige.ch/sciences/terre/geologie/fookes/
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.
Please note that the program and accompanying files are
copyright material. No part of this material may be
distributed with other software packages without the
express permission from the author.
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:
Super 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. NOTETAB.EXE - the program
5. NOTETAB.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. LAUNCH.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 four variants of this program:
1. NoteTab Pro (Commercial)
-> Works under Windows 95 and Windows NT4
-> Edit files up to 16 Mb each
-> Very fast
-> Multi-level undo/redo
-> Supports fixed-pitch OEM fonts
-> Spell checker
-> URL and HTML tag highlighting
-> Innovative "In-Context Clipbook"
-> Options for auto-indentation, word wrap at
column, etc.
-> Costs only $5 USD!!!
-> Available from...
http://www.ideamarket.com/
2. Super NoteTab (Freeware)
-> Works under Windows 95 and Windows NT4
-> Can edit files as large as memory permits
-> Does not support OEM fonts
-> Not as fast as Mini NoteTab and requires
slightly more resources
3. Mini NoteTab 32-bit (Freeware)
-> Works under Windows 95 and Windows NT4
-> Uses a minimum amount of system resources
-> Very fast
-> Supports OEM fonts
-> Cannot edit files larger than about 41 kb
4. Mini NoteTab 16-bit (Freeware)
-> Works under Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and NT
-> Uses a minimum amount of system resources
-> Very fast
-> Supports OEM fonts
-> Cannot edit files larger than 32 kb
Comments and Suggestions
------------------------
I really appreciate receiving your comments,
suggestions, and contributions. However, please do
not expect a reply from me. Indeed, due to a heavy
work load I only have the time to respond to a limited
number of E-mails. Having said this, rest assured that
I always take the time to read your messages carefully
and take note of all your suggestions.
If you are submitting a bug report, please first check
the list of known problems in the last part of this
README.TXT file. Also check, if possible, whether the
bug has been fixed in the latest update. Remember to
indicate which program variant and version number you
are using.
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. EugΦne-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
------------
* On some systems, a document may stay stuck in
overwrite mode. This happens when the Ins key is
used in combination with other keys (Shift, Ctrl).
You can solve this problem by editing the
NOTETAB.INI file (Super NoteTab must not be
open!) and changing the following line under
the [Options] section:
InternalOVR=1
change to...
InternalOVR=0
* On some computers, the editor window does not
always update correctly (the text seems to
disappear). This problem seems to be due to some
defective DLL that ships with Windows. Many
users noticed the problem was fixed after
installing a new Microsoft application like
Internet Explorer. You can press F12 to refresh
the screen each time this happens.
* Super NoteTab cannot display fonts with OEM
character sets (Terminal, MS Line Draw,...).
This limitation is due to the rich edit control
provided with Windows. Mini NoteTab, however,
uses another type of input control that can
correctly display such fonts.
* Sometimes, modal dialog and message boxes that
are supposed to stay on top of the application
disappear behind it. If this happens, hit the ESC
key to cancel the dialog and return the control to
the main application window. This problem is due
to a bug in Delphi's method for handling the
Z-order of windows.
* If you are getting the 'No Default Printer Selected'
error, and you have installed AS/400 Client Access
software, you need to get the latest verson of the
AS/400 Client Access software. Microsoft's
applications have some other way of using printers
and bypassing the normal standard, which explains
why they don't exhibit the same problem.
* Sometimes, when there are many documents open and
the tabs extend beyond the width of the window,
unselected tabs all of a sudden disappear when you
close documents. This is a bug in Windows. They
will reappear again when you open a new document.
___________________________________________________
Super NoteTab, Copyright ⌐ 1996-97 Eric G.V. Fookes
- All Rights Reserved -