Windows Accessory Launcher Copywrite 1991 by Robbins' Nest Software History : ------- Version 1.1 - Completed 11/7/91 Modified color problem with on-screen icons. Modified icon menu so that applications could be executed using either the program name or by clicking on the icon itself. Click boxes were removed. Added "icon" cursor(s) when the mouse arrow passes the icons or click buttons. Black square over icons and cross over buttons. Added the "Application Launcher" sub-menu system. Executes EXE, COM, BAT, PIF files. Version 1.0 - Initial version completed 11/3/91 Files : ----- Windows Accessory Launcher contains the following files : ACCLAUN.EXE Executable program file HELPFILE.TXT Help/information file in Windows Notebook format (this file) README.BAT Batch file to read Helpfile.txt in DOS If you copy this program to other computer bulletin boards please include all three of these files contained in ACCLAUN.ZIP. Installation : ------------ The runtime Visual Basic file VBRUN100.DLL is required to execute this program and must be somewhere in your path. It can be found on most computer bulletin boards. One copy of the VBRUN100.DLL will run all compiled Visual Basic programs. The program is installed by copying these files into the directory where your Windows v3.0 (or later) files reside. If you put these files into another directory Windows must be in your path. This program also assumes the Accessory Programs included with Windows have not been deleted and are in the Windows directory. The program can automatically be loaded when entering Windows by putting ACCLAUN.EXE after the "load=" line in the WIN.INI file. If you have an earlier version copy the program files over the existing ones in the appropriate directory. Program Execution : ----------------- Files can be loaded into memory running either as icons or windowed. Click the "run as window" or "run as icon" selection. Click on the program name (i.e. "Clock") or the icon to execute the program. The mouse cursor will become a square icon as the mouse cursor passes over the program icon. To load the "Application Launcher" press this button from the main menu. Note that the "run as window" and "run as icon" affect how the "Application Launcher" comes up also.A secondary menu will appear. Find the drive, directory and desired file and press "run" to execute. The file listing initially shows all executable files. To just show EXE, COM, BAT or PIF files only, click on the appropriate button. The ALL button once again displays the executable files. Ordering Information : -------------------- This program is Shareware and not free. If you like the program and intend to use it on a continuing basis, Please send $5.00 and comments, or if you would like a copy with registeration number and the latest version specify disk size (5.25" or 3.5") and send $6.00 to : Robbins' Nest Software 2761 New London Drive Cookeville, Tn. 38501 Other : ----- Windows and Visual Basic are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.