Copyright: Icon Shell Copyright® 1993 JCI


CONTENTS
JCI Icon Shell 1.0

Introduction

Icon Shell is an easy to use replacement for the Windows Program Manager. You can program it simply by dragging and dropping your favorite programs onto it.

Welcome

Installation

Icon Shell as the Windows Shell

Legal Stuff

Copyright ©1993, 1994 JCI

Registration

License

Other JCI Products:

 WinSpool

 WinSpool Express


WELCOME
Welcome to Icon Shell

Thanks for trying Icon Shell, a better program manager!
Icon Shell is a unique program that makes Windows easier to use.

•	Simplified interface. Don't waste time searching for programs.

•	Automatically manages windows. What you're working on fills the screen.

•	Smart program switching. Prevents accidentally starting two sessions of the same program.

•	Simple drag and drop programming.

•	Fewer mouse clicks all around!

Once you try Icon Shell, you'll never want to be without it.

Contents

Special Introductory Offer!


SPECIAL OFFER
Special Introductory Offer

We're so excited about our new product that we are offering a special introductory price to the first 100 registrants.

Get JCI Icon Shell for Only $10

This offer is subject to the following conditions:

•	You must register via CompuServe SWREG.
Not available for mail-in orders.

•	Offer available only to the first 100 registrants.
If SWREG does not display the $10.00 price, then 100 people have already registered and the offer is no longer available.

CompuServe Registration Instructions


CIS Registration Instructions

Follow these instructions to register JCI Icon Shell on CompuServe. You will need a valid CompuServe account to do so.

1	Log on to CompuServe and go to the Shareware Registration forum [CIS:SWREG].

2	Select the option to Register Shareware.

3	Select option 1., Registration ID.

4	Enter Icon Shell's ID number: 2557

5	If you see the correct program description, confirm it by typing Yes.

6	Enter your name and the other information as requested.

7	You get one more chance to review, confirm or cancel the registration. Do so. You may now log off CompuServe.

In a few hours or so, you should recieve a Registration Notification note in your CompuServe mailbox. This note will include your user name and authorization code.

1	Run Icon Shell. Click the Register button on the About dialog box.

2	Enter your user name and click OK.

3	Enter your authorization code and click OK.

You should see a Registration Validated message if the code and user name are correct. The program is now fully enabled on your computer.

Enter your user name exacly as provided by JCI. The authorization code will only work with your user name.


INSTALLATION
Installing Icon Shell

Program Requirements

•	VBRUN300.DLL, the Visual Basic runtime library, needs to be in on your computer in the Windows system directory.

Icon Shell

•	You can place the (2) Icon Shell files anywhere on your computer.
ICONSHEL.EXE is the program executable file.
ICONSHEL.HLP is the online help file (the file you are now reading).

•	WinSpool will create a ICONSHEL.INI file in your Windows directory.

Upgrading from a Previous Version

Creating a Program Manager Icon

You can drag and drop ICONSHEL.EXE from File Manager to an open window in Program Manager to create a program icon.


UPGRADING FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION


Windows Shell

Installing Icon Shell as your Windows Shell

Nothing could be easier. When you exit Icon Shell, you have the option of making Icon Shell the Windows shell program.

•	Check the checkbox to automatically install Icon Shell.

•	Uncheck the checkbox to restore your old shell.

Won't Mess Things Up

Icon Shell's settings are wholly contained in it's own ICONSHEL.INI file. It makes no changes to your Program Manager groups, or to WIN.INI or any other file.

Startup

With Icon Shell installed as the Windows shell program, Program Manager will no longer load automatically. Icon Shell will load in it's place.

•	If Icon Shell detects that it is the Windows shell program, it will start up any programs you have listed in the "run=" and "load=" settings of your WIN.INI file.

•	Because Icon Shell does not access your Program Manager groups, programs in your Startup group are not started. Place these programs in the "load=" or "run=" settings of your WIN.INI file if you want Icon Shell to start them.


COPYRIGHT 1994 JCI
Copyright ©1993,1994 JCI

This program is Copyright ©1993,1994 by JCI. All rights reserved.

No modifications may be made to this program in any way without the express written consent of JCI.

JCI
6 Harbor Way 132
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
USA

CIS 72607,527

License / Distribution


LICENSE
License and Warranty

License Agreement

You should read the following terms and conditions carefully before using this software. By using this software you indicate your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Shareware

This is not free software. This software is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorized duplication, modification, or distribution of this software in any part, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties.

This license allows you to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30 days.  If you use this software after the 30 day evaluation period you are required to register it. If you use this software after the 30 day evaluation period without registering it, you are inviolation of this license agreement and copyright law.

Unregistered Version

You are hereby licensed to do any of the following without charge::

•	use the unregistered version of the software for a 15 day evaluation period

•	make as many copies of the unregistered version of this software and documentation as you wish

•	give exact copies of the original unregistered version to anyone

•	distribute the unregistered version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means

You are specifically prohibited from:

•	charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made, exept as provided below

•	distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission

Registered Version

Once registered, a single copy of the registered software may either be:

•	used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or

•	installed on a single workstation used nonsimultaneously by multiple people

You may access the registered version of this software through a network, provided that no more than one user accesses the software per licensed obrained.

You may move the registered version of the software from one computer to another, provided:

•	you delete the registered version from the original computer

•	only one registered copy exists per license obtained

Shareware Distributors

Shareware distributors are hereby granted permission to distribute this software, provided:

•	no more than US$5.00 total is charged for any disk, including duplication, handling, shipping, or any other associated service

•	distributors must notify the author, in writing, that they are distributing the software

•	distributors are requested to send to the author any publication, in which this software is mentioned or advertized

•	distributors agree to update and modify any such publication upon request by the author

•	distributors agree to distribute only the most current version of the software

The author reserves all copyright and distribution rights to this software and may, at the author's sole discretion, revoke permission to distribute or specifically prohibit distribution of this software by any party.

Shareware distributors should contact the author for a complete master distribution disk. BBS versions do not have an installation program or commonly available support files such as VBRUN300.DLL, so that file sizes can be kept small. The master distribution disks have these features which make installation much easier, especially for beginners.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

Because of the various hardware and software environments into which the software may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


Registration

Evaluation Period

You may use the unregistered program for no more than 30 days to determine if the program is appropriate for your needs. After this evaluation period you must register the program if you continue to use it in any way.

Registration Benefits

•	Unlimited program usage, all program features enabled, no delays.

•	One year free program updates and customer support via Compuserve email or US Mail.

•	Notification of updates and other JCI product releases.

JCI Satisfaction Guarantee

 Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee

 Free Upgrades

 Excellent Customer Support

CompuServe Online Registration

Registration by Mail

Distribution

We welcome your suggestions, comments or bug reports. They enable us to continue development of this program, make it even more useful, and eliminate any problems.

Feedback


MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not satisfied with this product in any way within 90 days after registering, JCI will refund your registration fees in full. We do request that you tell us why you are not satisfied, so that we can continue improving our products.


FREE UPGRADE POLICY
Your registration of this JCI product entitles you to free upgrades.

•	Updates are posted to CompuServe and other computer networks. Just download the new version and run it. You should not need a new authorization code, but if you do JCI will provide one free of charge.

•	You may request the latest version of this program on disk, directly from JCI. There is no fee for the upgrade, but shipping and handling fees may apply.

•	This free upgdate guarantee extends for one year from the time of your registration. Although you should be able to update the program for the life of the product, JCI's obligation to provide free updates is limited to one year.


CUSTOMER SUPPORT
At JCI we pride ourselves on the excellent support provided to our registrants. JCI is committed to responding promptly, finding solutions, and treating you with the courtesy and respect you deserve.

•	Contact JCI via email or by US Mail.

•	To keep our overhead costs low, our prices reasonable, and our programmers programming, JCI does not offer telephone support for our products at this time. Please use email; you will discover that we can respond quickly and completely to your inquiries.

Our customers are JCI's greatest asset. Not only do they pay the bills, they provide valuable input and guidance in designing and improving our products. You are our source of success. We pledge to earn your loyalty as a customer.

Feedback


FEEDBACK
We Want To Hear From You

JCI is a customer-driven company.We realize that we won't succeed as a company if we dosn't satisfy the needs of our customers. So we've put our customers first.

Our greatest resource is YOU. You provide us with the information neccessary for making our products sucessful. You tell us what we're doing right, what we're doing wrong, and what your needs are. You tell us what you want, and we'll do our best to provide it.

It's a simple plan for success, and it's working well for us. Many of the features in our products are a direct result of listening to our customers. The genius of our products comes from our customers, not our programmers.

For this plan to work we need to hear from you. Any feedback you can give us on JCI products is helpful. Even if you hate the program, we want to know! How else will we know what you want?

So let us here from you! Drop us an email note, or send us a letter. We've even prepared some forms for you to print and send.

Suggestion Form

Bug Report Form

Customer Feedback Survey

Address Label


Suggestion Form

Print Form

User Information

User Name	_________________________________________
Company	_________________________________________
Address	_________________________________________
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CompuServe ID 	__________,_________ (any email address)

JCI Product Name	____________________ Version __________

Suggestion

Please be specific about any enhancements or new features you would like to see in our product. If appropriate, include an example of how you might use this new feature.

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Many thanks for your suggestion! JCI values you input and we will consider your suggestion in our future product development.


Bug Report Form

Print Form

User Information

User Name	_________________________________________
Company	_________________________________________
Address	_________________________________________
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CompuServe ID 	__________,_________ (any email address)

JCI Product Name	____________________ Version __________

System Information

Computer Brand Name	____________________________________
Model Number	____________________________________
RAM _______MB	HD _______MB
Special/Unusual Hardware	____________________________________
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Operating System	______________________, ver._________
Network System	_________________________ (if applicable)
DOS Version	_________________________ (if applicable)

Description of Problem

Describe your problem completely. Please be specific about the steps which cause the problem, and the exact results you are experiencing. Please include (print out or copy onto disk) your configuration files (application .INI file, plus WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI, CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT) and any other file which might be related to the problem. We want to be able to reproduce your problem on our test systems, so the more detailed and accurate your information, the better. Remember: what may seem obvious to you may not be obvious to us.

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Many thanks for reporting this problem! JCI will use this information to determine and fix the error. We will notify you any fixes we make or any workarounds.


CUSTOMER SURVEY
JCI Icon Shell Customer Survey

Print Form

User Information

User Name	_________________________________________
Company	_________________________________________
Address	_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
CompuServe ID 	__________,_________ (any email address)

JCI Product Name	____________________ Version __________

Survey

1	Where did you find out about this JCI program?
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2	With what operating system are you using the program?
___________________________ version _________

3	Which 3 applications do you use most?
1. _________________________ version _________
2. _________________________ version _________
3. _________________________ version _________

4	What feature do you find most useful in your work?
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5	What new features would you most like to see added to the program?
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6	Was the program easy to install, configure, evaluate, and register?
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7	Describe any problems you may have had with the program.
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8	Have you registered the program? What most influenced you to (not) do so?
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9	Would you recommend the program to others? If not, please explain.
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10	JCI maintains a beta test group, which gets to try new JCI products before other users and which guides us in developing new products. Would you be interested in participating in JCI's beta-testing group?
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11	Please rate yourself in terms of computer expertise.
Beginner  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   Expert

12	Please make any additional comments which you think might be useful to JCI.
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Many thanks for your feedback! JCI values your input and we will consider it when developing products in the future.


ADDRESS LABEL
Print Label

JCI
6 Harbor Way 132
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
USA


CompuServe Online Registration

The fastest and easiest way to register is via CompuServe's Online Shareware Registration (SWREG).

When you register via SWREG, the registration fee is charged to your CompuServe account and JCI is immediately notified of your registration.

JCI will then send you an authorization code via CompuServe mail. This code will fully enable the program on your computer. In most cases it should only take a few hours to receive your counter code.

Instructions


Registration by Mail

JCI has made an effort to keep the costs of this program low and the response times short. Payment in cash or money order is preferred as it reduces our work in tracking the many checks that come. It also eliminates allows us to avoid any delays waiting for your check to clear.

Just print the registration form, fill it out, and send it in with your registration fee.

For purchase orders, there is a minimum order of five registrations per order if you do not include payment.

Registration Form

Register faster, easier via CompuServe


REGISTRATION FORM
JCI Icon Shell Registration Form

Print Form

User Name	_________________________________________
Company	_________________________________________
Address	_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
CompuServe ID 	__________,_________ (any email address)

JCI Product Name	____________________ Version __________

Registration Fee	___________ US$
Number of Copies	___________

Total Fees 	          	___________ US$

1	Print this form.

2	Fill in the form

3	Send the form and your registration fee to:
JCI
6 Harbor Way 132
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

As soon as we recieve your registration and payment, JCI will send you  an authorization code. If you include a CompuServe ID or email address, JCI will send you the countercode electronically, which is faster.

1	Run Icon Shell. Click the Register button on the About dialog box.

2	Enter your user name and click OK.

3	Enter your authorization code and click OK.

You should see a Registration Validated message if the code and user name are correct. The program is now fully enabled on your computer.

Enter your user name exacly as provided by JCI. The authorization code will only work with your user name.

Instant Registration on CompuServe


WINSPOOL
WinSpool sends printer data files directly to any Windows printer. It is a smart application which automatically detects and spools print files to the appropriate device.

•	Solves DOS/Windows printing conflicts

•	Delivers your .PRN files to printers after you have printed to the FILE:.

•	Allows DOS applications to access network printers.

•	Lets you use printers which do not have Windows device drivers.

•	Dramatically speeds up printing/plotting speeds.

You can find WinSpool on CompuServe as WINSPO.ZIP in the General Win Utils library of the WINSHARE forum.


WINSPOOL EXPRESS
WinSpool Express is a simpler version of WinSpool, created specifically for AutoCAD users.

•	Allows autospooling via the Windows Print Manager.

•	Self configuring. Super easy to use.

•	Works with both DOS and Windows versions of AutoCAD.

•	Smaller memory footprint.

•	Inexpensive.

You can find WinSpool Express (WSE) on CompuServe as WSPLEX.ZIP in the Windows/NT library of the ACAD forum.


ABOUT_BUTTON
Click here for program information.


BROWSE_BUTTON
Click here to display a dialog box that will allow you to select a Startup Directory. What you choose from the dialog will be placed in the Startup Directory box.


CANCEL_BUTTON
Click here to discard your changes and cancel the operation.


CLOCK_AREA
Clock Area

•	Built-in clock with day and date.

•	Click on the clock area to display About information.


COMMAND_LINE_PARAMETERS
Command line arguments for the program go in this box. They can be used to activate program options.


CONTROL_BUTTON
Control Button

•	Double Click on the control button to exit Icon Shell. For safety, you cannot quit with Alt+F4.

•	On exit, you can decide to make Icon Shell your Windows shell. Icon Shell also uninstalls itself just as easily.


DELETE_BUTTON
Click here to delete the program button.


DESCRIPTION_SETTING
This is the program description. Any information you place here will be displayed when you pause over a button.


DIRECTORY_LIST
Select a directory from this directory list. You can double click on directory items to expand or collapse directories.


DRIVE_LIST
Select a drive from this list of available ones.


EMPTY_SPACE
Empty Space

•	To create a button, Drag & Drop any file(s) from File Manager to an unoccupied space.


HELP_BUTTON
Click here to get more help.
This is the same as pressing F1.


ICON_BUTTON
Click here to change the icon picture for the button.


ICON_PICTURE
This picture shows the icon displayed on the button. You can reset the icon to it's default, by clicking on this button.


MINIMIZE_BUTTON
Minimize Button

•	Click to minimize Icon Shell.

•	Double Click the iconized program to restore Icon Shell.


OK_BUTTON
Click here to save the changes you have made.


PAGE_BUTTON
Icon Shell can maintain several pages of buttons.

•	Left Click to move to the next page.

•	Right Click to create a new page.

•	The number shows which page you are currently using.


Program Parameters Dialog

Right Click on any button to configure program parameters.


PROGRAM_BUTTON
Program Buttons

•	Left Click on button to switch to that program. If the program isn't already started, Icon Shell will run the program.

•	Double Click on a button open an additional instance of a program. (e.g., open a second notepad session instead of just switching to an existing session).

•	Right Click on a button to configure button parameters or delete a button.

Configuration Dialog

•	Drag & Drop any document(s) onto a button to open the document with the program.

•	Drag the buttons to reposition them.

•	Pause over a button to display description information.


PROGRAM_SETTING
The complete path and filename of the program to execute. This may also be the name of a document you want to open.


RUN_BUTTON
Run Button

•	Click here to type in a command. This is similar to choosing Run from the File menu of Program Manager or File Manager.

•	Shortcut: Ctrl+R


RUN_STYLE
•	Choose from the list, how to run the program: Fit, Normal, Minimized, or Maximized.

•	Icon Shell's unique Fit run style allows your applications to use the entire screen, while keeping the button bar on top.


STARTUP_DIRECTORY
You can specify a startup directory here. If you leave this box empty, the startup directory will be that specified in the Program box. For easy directory selection, click the Browse button.


email

JCI email addresses	CompuServe 72607,527	internet 72607,527@compuserve.com	AT&T Mail 400 MHS!CSMAIL!72607,527


US Mail

JCI, 6 Harbor Way 132, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 USA