Copyright: RollPro ® 1993 by Fred L. Freel


RollPro
A Desktop Launcher for Windows 3.1

Copyright 1993 by Fred L. Freel

and Micro-Bytes\WordWare

This is a Limited License 30-day Evaluation Version

Thank you for evaluating Micro-RollPro.  We're sure you will find RollPro a valuable, time saving application.

In the true spirit of Shareware, and to facilitate a complete assessment of the product, this copy of RollPro is fully functional.  You must pay the registration fee if you plan to continue to use Micro-RollPro after the 30 day evaluation period has expired.

Continued enhancement of this program and the development of new products depends on your support.  Micro-Bytes\WordWare is dedicated to providing you with low cost, high quality shareware software.  Every registration helps insure that quality shareware products continue to be a viable option in the software marketplace.

Unlike some Shareware software, this is a fully working version of Micro-RollPro, but is for evaluation purposes only.  Shareware software is always provided to the user for evaluation purposes.  The user, if satisfied with it's performance, is obligated to pay a registration fee to continue using it.  An unregistered version of Micro-RollPro will not function without ORDER-ME.EXE resident in your Windows directory.

Upon Registration, you will receive notification by mail as to disabling the Request for Registration form.  You can then delete it from your hard disk, and save 60+K of storage space.  Access to this Help file will also be altered, whereas selecting Contents in the Help Menu will take you directly to Contents, rather than this Registration message.

Please fill out the Registration Form accessed by clicking on our [image] logo in the RollPro Configurator, or responding "Register" when the About Window is visible.  The Registration Form is designed for use on VGA displays of 800x600 resolution or better.  If you have lesser resolution, select Help with Registration Form in the Registration Form menu.  Fill in the necessary information, then return to the original Registration Form.  You may then print the 800x600 Registration Form.  Pricing and mailing information are included on the Registration Form.

The very low price of this software precludes our offering telephone technical support to registered users, but we will try to answer any pertinent correspondence either by mail or via Email.  If you need additional information, please refer to the following address:

Fred L. Freel

Micro-Bytes\WordWare

7544 Winnetka Avenue

Winnetka, California 91306

70642, 673 Compuserve

Ffreel, America On Line

Thanks . . . Fred Freel, Micro-Bytes\WordWare


License
Micro-RollPro 1.0 Registered User License Agreement

This License Agreement permits you to use one copy of the software version specified above on any single computer.  If the software is permanently installed on the hard disk or other storage device of a computer other than a network server, and is used by one person on that computer for more than 80 percent of the time it is in use, then that person may also use the software on a portable or home computer.

The software is owned by Micro-Bytes\WordWare or its suppliers, and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.  You must treat the software like any other copyrighted material, with two exceptions:  (1) You may make on copy of the software for backup or archival purposes.  (2) You transfer the software to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup and archival purposes.  You may not copy the written materials accompanying the software.


Warranty

Micro-Bytes\WordWare or its suppliers warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying documentation for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of registration.

The information and code provided hereunder (collectively referred to as "software") is provided as is without other warranty than described above, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.  In no event shall Micro-Bytes\WordWare or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Micro-Bytes\WordWare or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages.


Contents
Registration	About

Installation

Configuration

Using RollPro

Custom Icons

License

Warranty


Install
Installing Micro-RollPro is very easy.  After you have the files de-compressed from the zip file, we recommend that you create a ROLLPRO directory for storing it's operational files.  This directory need not be in the root directory of your hard disk, as it's location will be determined during configuration.

You can install RollPro into an existing Program Group, or you can create a NEW group.

In File Manager, copy or drag ROLLPRO.INI, ROLLPRO.HLP and ORDER-ME.EXE into your Windows directory.  If ORDER-ME.EXE already exists, check it's date stamp and use the newest version.  Then copy CNTR.VBX, GAUGE.VBX, PICCLIP.VBX, THREED.VBX, and VBDIA.VBX into your Windows System directory.  If any of the VBXs already exist, they need not be over-written. Once these files have been copied to there destination directories, they may be deleted from your ROLLPRO directory to save disk space.

With File Manager and Program Manager open at the same time, position the target group you've selected or created near the edge of Program Manager, so it will be visible under File Manager.  Holding the Control Key down, click on ROLLPRO.EXE and ROLLPRO.HLP to highlight them.  Then, holding the mouse button down on one of the files, drag the them into the target group.

Running RollPro the First Time

See Configuration for more information.


From Program Manager select New from the File menu.  Then select New, Program Group.

Then fill in the Description and Group File Properties for your new Program Group.


You must select this button to set RollPro's working directory with the [image] button.


Config
Click on a control or field for operational information.


Used or Open Button
The program selection buttons will be labeled [image] if they have been assigned a program, or [image], if they have not.


Used or Open Caption
The [image] caption under each slection button relates to [image] caption under each Program Button in RollPro


Description Text Box
The description for each RollPro Page can be identified here.  You could have one for Utilities, one for Word Processing, another for Spreadsheets and Calculators, etc.


Context Button
Use this [image] button to get information on RollPro's controls.  When clicked on, the cursor will change to an Up Arrow.  Place the cursor on the control you want information on, click again, and ROLLPRO.HLP will be loaded to display a pop-up message for that control.


Set Directory Button
To Set RollPro's working directory, use the file path controls shown below to locate the directory, click on it to highlight it, then click on the [image] button.  If it is already highlighted, just click the [image] button.


Position Arrows
Use the Position Arrows to locate RollPro in a convenient place on Windows' desktop.  Use the fine tune checkbox for more precise positioning.


Roll Fast Check Box
  Whether you want RollPro to roll it's pages fast or slow will depend on the speed of your computer and video display.  Selecting fast will eliminate the roll animation.


Roll Slow Check Box
  RollPro uses animation in the Program Button icon frame to show the pages changing when this box is checked.  If this method is too time consuming with your computer, select the fast roll check box


Fine Tune Check Box
  The fine tune check box will alter the movement of RollPro when using the Position Arrows.  The default movement is 1000 pixels, and is reduced to 100 pixels when this box is checked.


Path Management
Use these controls for Path Management to the programs you want to run.  Only EXE, BAT and PIF files will be listed.  When a file is highlighted, it may be assigned a Program Button by clicking on OK.  BAT and PIF files do not support icons, so you will have to assign a custom icon using the [image] button.


OK Button Active
  The OK button will only be enabled if you have clicked on one of the [image] selection buttons.  Make sure you have set the path to the program you want to assign before clicking this button.


PIF Button
  Is used to assign custom icons for PIF and BAT files.  It's most practical to locate all your custom icons in a single directory when possible.  This will eliminate the need to search your hard disk for a path to the icon you want to use.  The custom icon will be converted to a BMP file in RollPro's working directory, so the source icons could even be on a floppy disk.

Custom Icons


Remove Button Active
  The Remove button is only enabled when you click on a [image] selection button.  When you remove a program, the selector button will revert to [image], and it's RollPro Program Button icon will change to the default Micro-Bytes logo.


Configure Button
  When you select configure, all control changes you have made, and programs you have added will be updated in the ROLLPRO.INI file in your Windows directory.  The configuration form will then terminate.


Using
Click on a control or field for operational information.


Program Button
The assigned program will be identified by its icon.  Unassigned Program Buttons will display the Micro-Bytes logo.


Program Number Caption
The caption [image] under each Program Button will identify it's position in the RollPro Configurator.


Roller Knob
The RollPro Knob reacts similar to a Rollodex.  Click on the upper portion of the knob and the Program Buttons will page up.  Click on the lower portion and they will page down.


On Top Button
  The Top button will toggle Rollpro's ability to stay on top of other applications while it's running.


Help Menu
The Help Menu provides a Minimize control, access to ROLLPRO.HLP, the About form and Exiting RollPro.  If you are a register user, Contents goes directly to the contents of ROLLPRO.HLP.  If not, you will be taken to registration information.


Page Description
  Will identify the active RollPro page you are in.  This description can be altered in the configuration mode.


Memory Free
  Available memory in megabytes is monitored in an odometer-style gauge.


System Resources
  System Resources are displayed in percentage.  You need only be concerned if the needle drops below the red 25% mark.  Closing some active applications will increase your resources.


Logo Button
Press this button to enter the configuration mode.


Custom Icons
Click on a control or field for operational information.

Only files with the extension ICO will be displayed in the file list.


Path to Icons
  Displays the current path to the selected icon file.


Icon Program Number
  Indicates the Program Selection being altered.  If you know the Program Numbers required, you may change this to configure several custom icons without leaving the icon locator.


Exit Custom Icons
  Will close the icon locator.


Use Custom Icon
  Will assign the selected icon to the program number displayed.


Display Custom Icon
The selected icon will be displayed here.


Minimized
RollPro will display available memory and system resources when minimized.


About


Order Button
Pressing the [image] button will load the Micro-Bytes\Wordware registration form.


Continue Button
Pressing the [image] button will allow to to continue loading RollPro.  The About form is not displayed when RollPro is run by a registered user.