MacFormat UK 64

home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search

/ MacFormat UK 64 / MF_UK_64_1.iso / mac / Resources / Text and Graphics / BBEdit 4.5.1 trial / What is BBEdit 4.5? < prev next >

Wrap

Text File | 1997-08-02 | 20.1 KB | 537 lines | [TEXT/R*ch]

BBEdit 4.5 Product Information ====== === ======= =========== Introduction ------------ This document describes BBEdit, our popular and critically acclaimed text editor for the Macintosh. Table of Contents: * What Is BBEdit? * What Does BBEdit Have To Offer? * Where Can I Buy BBEdit? * How Do I Find Out More? What Is BBEdit? ---- -- ------ BBEdit is a high performance text editor for the Macintosh. The purpose of a text editor is to prepare text for transport across communications links (as in an email system), processing by another program (such as a compiler, HTML renderer, or database system), and to serve for light-duty text composition tasks. In contrast to a word processor, whose purpose is to prepare documents for optimal visual presentation, the focus of a text editor is on the transformation and manipulation of text as data, rather than on manipulation of visual attributes (such as style or color). By design, BBEdit is optimized for the editing, searching, transformation, and manipulation of text. It provides an array of general-purpose features which are useful for many tasks, and includes some features which are specifically tuned to the needs of software developers and HTML authors. What Does BBEdit Have To Offer? ---- ---- ------ ---- -- ----- BBEdit features an assortment of capabilities and core features which make it an excellent general-purpose tool for text processing and light composition: * Support for very large files (limited by available memory; 2GB theoretical max.) * Multi-file search and replace, with optional "grep" pattern matching * Optional "soft" text wrapping for easier composition * Automatic transparent translation of DOS/Windows and Unix text files * An integrated spelling checker, as well as support for external spell-checking systems via the Apple Event Word Services Suite * Optional automatic indentation while typing * Optional automatic substitution of typographer's quotes while typing * Optional display of line numbers, tab stops, and invisible characters * Support for easy insertion of files and directory listings * Optional automatic backup of files when saving * Built-in text comparison, for comparing files, folders, and project documents BBEdit also takes advantage of current and emerging system software technologies to provide you with even greater power and flexibility. It was the first (and remains the only) product in its class to support all of the following: * Native PowerPC code, to maximize performance on all Macintosh models * Macintosh Drag and Drop for text editing and other tasks * MacOS 8 contextual menus, for quick access to specialized tools * Powerful on-line help via the Balloon Help and Apple Guide on-line help systems * Open Scripting Architecture (OSA) support: operations in BBEdit may be automated with Frontier, AppleScript, and other OSA-compliant scripting systems * PowerTalk collaborative messaging, so that BBEdit may be used to read, compose, and send PowerTalk mail * Quickdraw GX printing, for seamless compatibility with the new imaging model In addition to its powerful intrinsic features, BBEdit features a set of integrated HTML markup tools. These tools have made BBEdit the weapon of choice for HTML authors of all levels and professional webmasters all over the world. The BBEdit HTML tools include: * The BBEdit Table Builder, a visual tool for creating and modifying HTML tables. * A floating tool palette for "one-click" HTML markup * Drag-and-drop placement of markup tags, image files, and anchors * Support for forms, tables, and emerging HTML tag standards * HTML syntax checking * An integrated HTML-aware spelling checker * Easy previewing of HTML documents with any available Web browser * Integration with Internet tools (Web browsers, FTP clients, news readers, and other Internet services) via the Internet Config system * A "PageMill Cleaner" tool, to correct and canonicalize files output from Adobe PageMill * Web site management via the use of searchable File Groups For those doing software development, BBEdit provides several unique and powerful features: * Integrated PopupFuncs(tm) technology, for easy navigation of source files written in Pascal, C, C++, 68K assembly language, Rez, Fortran, Tcl, Perl, HTML, ScriptX, and GuideScript * Integration with THINK C/Symantec C++ (version 6.0 and later) * Integration with Metrowerks CodeWarrior (version 1.2 and later) * Integration with THINK Reference, Toolbox Assistant, and MPW 411 reference systems * Support for MPW ToolServer * Reads project documents created by THINK Pascal, THINK C/Symantec C++ and CodeWarrior for browsing and searching Finally, there are features in BBEdit which don't fit into a particular classification, but which are there to make BBEdit more useful and easier to use: * File system browsers, for surfing through files on any mounted volume * An "Open Recent" menu, which gives quick access to recently-used files * An interactive "Quick Search" window, for searching through a document as you type * A glossary system, for setting up simple macros that can be inserted at the touch of a key * A floating Window List, for managing many open windows at once * Splittable editing windows There are more features in BBEdit than we have listed here. We invite you to download the demo version of BBEdit, and take it for a test drive. Specifications -------------- Current Version: 4.5 Application Type: Text Editor RAM Usage: 700K (min) / 1000K (std) <- 68K Mac, PowerMac with VM 1945K (min) / 2245K (std) <- PowerMac without VM Application Size: 1.8MB (fat binary) / 670K (stripped) Typical Disk Use: 4 MB (application with AppleGuide, and standard extensions) Documentation: Perfect-bound User Manual Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF files on CD-ROM Maximum File Size: Limited by available system memory; theoretical max. is 2GB. Maximum Open Files: Limited by available memory. File Formats: Transparent conversion of Macintosh, DOS, UNIX(tm) text formats; can import and export any XTND-translatable files. Apple Event Support: 'required' suite, portions of 'core' suite, custom BBEdit control suite, plus additional events as necessary for ToolServer, On Location, THINK Reference 2.0, THINK C/Symantec C++. Text Search & Replace: plain-text search, both forward and reverse. Case- and word-sensitive; 'grep' pattern-matching. Text Viewing and Editing: parenthesis balancing; smart quotes; splittable editing windows; optional display of tab stops, line numbers, invisible characters, and cursor position. Expansion: via drop-in code modules. API documented, published, and upward- compatible. Requirements ------------ System Software: System 7.0 or later is required. System 7.1 or later is required for use of Macintosh Drag and Drop, PowerTalk, and other enhanced System components. Use of System 7.5 is recommended. Hardware: Macintosh Plus or later; includes all Plus, SE, Classic, Mac II, Quadra, Centris, Performa, PowerBook, and Power Macintosh models. Memory: 700K of application RAM minimum (68K Mac, or PowerMac with VM or RamDoubler). For PowerMacs without VM, minimmum requirement is 1945K. Compatible with Apple VM, 32-bit mode, and also with Connectix RamDoubler, MAXIMA, VIRTUAL, and MODE32 software. Disk: Will fit on a 1.44MB disk with System 7.x minimum installation if stripped. Hard drive strongly recommended for general use. NOTE: CD-ROM drive strongly recommended. How Do I Find Out More? --- -- - ---- --- ---- For more information about BBEdit, you can: * Download the demo version of BBEdit; the demo package includes a version of BBEdit which cannot save, but which is otherwise fully functional. This is the best way to get the feel for BBEdit's power and capabilities. * Download our product and pricing information. The information gives details about where and how to get BBEdit. * Visit our HTML Resources page, to find out about the authoring tools, tutorials, and references available for use with BBEdit.. * Send us mail. We will be happy to any questions that you may have about BBEdit. You can find our site on the World-Wide Web at: <http://www.barebones.com/> or you can send email directly to sales@barebones.com For complete contact information, or URLs to obtain specific items, please see the ordering info section at the end of this document. BBEdit 4.5 Pricing Information ====== === ======= =========== (Effective 8/1/97) Where Can I Buy BBEdit? ----- --- - --- ------ BBEdit is available directly from us, as well as a number of well-known resellers including (but not limited to): MacWarehouse MacMall MacConnection MacZone Developer Depot Cyberian Outpost Full Moon Software (recommended for customers in the UK) Please note that all pricing and ordering information given here applies to orders placed directly with us. Should you require information from a particular reseller, we suggest that you contact them directly. If you would like to place an order via the Web, we invite you to either use our on-line order form, or to visit Cyberian Outpost (see below). They feature a secure Web-based ordering system. Product Distribution Format [IMPORTANT] ------- ------------ ------ BBEdit is delivered on CD-ROM with a printed and bound User Manual included in the package. A floppy disk set is available at nominal cost for customers who do not have access to a CD-ROM drive. Please note that BBEdit is not currently available via any on-line distribution systems. This is due to resource constraints resulting from network capacity limitations and the distribution package size, as well as the restriction of current technology as related to transaction verification. ----- Upgrade Offer Eligibility ======= ===== =========== Please check the following list to determine whether you are eligible for an upgrade price. If not, you must order using the Individual Copy pricing given below. Also, please note that you should fax or mail in copies of any items such as purchase receipts which we require for verification; we *cannot* accept forms which have been scanned and transmitted via email. Apple Internet Server Solution Customers: If you purchased your Apple Internet Server Solution package on or after 6/01/97, then you are eligible to receive a free upgrade to BBEdit 4.5. If you obtained your Apple Internet Server Solution prior to 06/01/97, or if you received the free upgrade to BBEdit 4.0, then you are eligible to purchase the version upgrade. For either case, please send a copy of your purchase invoice as proof of eligibility. Offer limited to one upgrade copy per server. BBEdit 2.5, 3.0, 3.1, 3.5, and 4.0 Customers: If you purchased BBEdit 4.0 on or after 6/01/97, then you are eligible to receive a free upgrade to BBEdit 4.5. Registered customers who qualify will receive this upgrade automatically. If you bought BBEdit 4.0 prior to 6/01/97, or if you own BBEdit 2.5, 3.0, 3.1, or 3.5, then you are eligible to purchase the version upgrade. Please provide a copy of your purchase receipt, or if you are a registered customer, give your invoice number and/or customer number. If you have not yet registered, please include your reg card, or a copy of your purchase invoice, as proof of eligibility. Offer limited to one upgrade copy per original copy owned. Educational Discount: Applies to purchases made by any accredited school or educational institution, as well as students, faculty and staff. Orders must be placed using your institution's standard purchasing form, or on institution letterhead, as proof of eligibility. Related Products Discount: ** now applies to PageMill and SiteMill ** Owners of BBEdit Lite, Adobe PageMill or SiteMill, CodeWarrior, Symantec C++, Roaster, MPW, MachTen, THINK C, THINK Pascal, and A/UX are eligible. Please provide your serial number (if applicable), or a photocopy of the first page of your manual or a dated purchase receipt. This offer applies to any version of these products. If ordering via e-mail, please provide the product version and registration number, as well as creation date of the applicable program. Vantage or QUED/M Owners: Please send in a photocopy of the first page of your manual, or a photocopy of your dated purchase receipt. This offer applies to any version of these products. If ordering via e-mail, please provide the product version and serial/registration number instead. ----- ======================================= BBEdit 4.5 Direct Purchase Price List ======================================= Individual Copy Package*: $119.00/copy = $________ * consists of the program, supplemental files, and electronic documentation on CD-ROM, with selected demos & utilities. Version Upgrade: $ 39.00 /copy = $________ (Eligible programs: BBEdit 2.5, 3.0, 3.1, 3.5, and 4.0. See above for qualification details) Educational Discount: $ 79.00 /copy = $________ (Accredited school and educational institutions, as well as students, faculty & staff. See qualification details above) Related Product Discount: $ 79.00 /copy = $________ (Eligible programs: BBEDIT LITE, Adobe PageMill & SiteMill, Microsoft Front Page, Claris Home Page, CodeWarrior, Symantec C++, Roaster, MachTen, MPW, etc. Also for Vantage & QUED/M owners. See qualification details above.) -- OPTIONAL -- Floppy Disk set: _______ sets x $ 5.00 /set = $________ Floppy Disk Set includes program floppy disks for purchasers without CD-ROM drives. Requires purchase of BBEdit. Limit: one floppy set per copy of BBEdit ordered. ============================================================================= Site Licenses and Resellers: Please contact Bare Bones Software for information on site license and reseller pricing. ============================================================================= Total for Software = $________ Sales tax (5% for orders within MA) = $________ Shipping & Handling = $________ (see rates below) ============================================================================= ORDER TOTAL = $________ ============================================================================= Shipping and Handling ======== === ======== == Please note that two-day and overnight shipping options are not == == available for version upgrade orders. == Domestic Shipping & Handling (United States Only): Shipping Method* Charge** Delivery Time*** -------- ------ ------ -------- ---- Standard Service $5.00 varies by destination Second Day Service $8.00 second business day Overnight Service $20.00 next business day International Shipping & Handling (Canada, Europe, etc)****: Standard Service $8.00 varies by destination Federal Express Priority $40.00+ at least two business days***** Notes: ------ * Domestic shipping method is "best way", and varies at our sole discretion. ** Shipping charges are based on one copy per order. For multiple copies per order, please add an additional per-copy charge of half the listed single copy charge. *** Delivery time is from receipt of order. Ground service orders will typically be processed within five days of receipt. Overnight and second-day orders will typically be processed on the day of receipt. (Order processing and delivery times are approximate, and can vary due to circumstances beyond our control.) **** Packages shipped to international destinations may be subject to import broker fees and local taxes, which are the responsibility of the recipient. Additionally, we cannot be responsible for delays due to customs processing at the port of entry. ***** Minimum charge. Federal Express shipping charges for international shipment vary by destination and weight of package. Delivery times are subject to the prevailing conditions for the destination. Please contact Bare Bones Software for shipping costs to your location. Ordering and Payment Information ======== === ======= =========== Orders should include the following: * Order Quantity: Please indicate the number and type(s) of product being ordered. * Payment Method: Payment in the appropriate amount must be made via check, bank draft, or money order, or via an accepted credit card. We regret that we cannot accept wire transfers or other payment methods from non-U.S. banks. Please also note that we cannot ship or process COD orders, or provide pro-forma invoices; your order must be accompanied by prepayment, or a valid purchase order (U.S. orders only - see below for details). Should you wish to employ such methods, we recommend that you contact one of our resellers to inquire further. Checks, drafts, and money orders must be drawn on a U.S. bank, and be made out in U.S. dollars, payable to "Bare Bones Software, Inc.". If paying by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express), please also include the following information with your order: - Your name, as it appears on the credit card. - The address to which the credit card is billed. - The credit card number (MasterCard, Visa, American Express). - The expiration date (month/year) of the card. * Shipping Address: The address to which your order should be shipped. * Contact Information: Your phone number and e-mail address, if appropriate (for registration and product support purposes). If you request Second Day or Overnight Service, you must provide a phone number for delivery verification purposes. * Proof of Discount Eligibility: If you are requesting a discount price, include one proof of discount for -each- copy you would like to buy at the discounted price. Placing Your Order ======= ==== ===== To place an order or request additional information by mail, write to: Bare Bones Software, Inc. P.O. Box 1048 Bedford, MA 01730-1048 To place an order or request information by e-mail, write to: <mailto:sales@barebones.com> (Internet) To place an order, or request information, contact us at: Phone: +1 617 778-3100 Fax: +1 617 778-3111 To order on-line via the Web, please use our online form at: <http://www.barebones.com/order-form.html> Order Form and Info Sheets are also available at: <ftp://ftp.barebones.com/pub/product-info/BBEdit_Order_Form.pdf.hqx> <ftp://ftp.barebones.com/pub/product-info/BBEdit_Info_Sheet.pdf.hqx> Demo Version Availability ==== ======= ============ A demo version of BBEdit 4.5 is available for anonymous FTP from ftp.barebones.com, in /pub/demos; the demo can also be found on any of the Info-Mac mirrors in the /info-mac/text area. The BBEdit demo package is also available from various other information services and BBSes; check yours to see if it is there. If you have the ability to resolve URLs, the following URL will lead to the BBEdit demo package: <ftp://ftp.barebones.com/pub/demos/bbedit-45-demo.hqx> ============================================================================= All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This document is written by and copyright (c)1997 by Bare Bones Software, Inc. It may be redistributed freely as long as it is not modified in any way. Information presented here is accurate as of the time of writing, but is subject to change without notice. =end=