BEGIN README.TXT Copyright 1997 by EZX. 970505 EZX Corp. "The EZ-Forms Automation Company" Voice:281-280-9900 FAX:281-280-0099 http://ez-forms.com Email: sales@ez-forms.com Thank you for choosing EZ-Forms Lite(Intro Edition), the Visual Eforms Processor for Windows! Why an "Intro Edition"? (a.k.a. FreeVal) Not an original idea, but a good one! Just like Microsoft, Netscape, Serif, and others we feel that providing you with a fully functional forms processor is a great way to introduce you to our advanced EZ-Forms Automation products and services. Once you see what a forms processor can do for you, you'll never go back to a word processor, spreadsheet, or desktop publisher to do your Eforms work. EZ-Forms Lite Intro Edition is free for your evaluation. (However, to legally use this program we require that you fill in the registration card completely and return it to EZX via Fax, Mail or Email.) EZ-Forms Lite is NOT public domain. EZ-Forms Lite is NOT shareware. Disk/CD-ROM/BBS Shareware Vendors, please see VENDOR.DOC. Basically, you are free to distribute as long as you do not modify the distribution file in any way and notify us via FAX, Postal, or Email. *Please note: Only registered users of our products qualify for support. *Support for EZ-Forms Lite Intro Edition is available ONLY via Email ezformslitesupport@ez-forms.com ) or the World Wide Web http://ez-forms.com/techsup.htm *Voice or FAX support will incur a per call/incident fee. *If you purchase EZ-Forms Lite, EZ-Forms XL, or EZ-Forms PRO, form EZX, the Voice/FAX support period is 1 year. *In other words, you support us with your registration fees, and we support you when you need it. Fair enough, eh? EZ-Forms Lite is published and (C)opyright 1994-7 by EZX Corporation All rights are reserved. Portions (C)opyright Saje Enterprises PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTE: EZ-Forms Lite Intro Edition for Windows 95/NT/3.1x .FRM/.FOF/.FOM files are NOT compatible with any other EZ-Forms (or derivative) product. If you need more features than are available in EZ-Forms Lite we suggest you go to our World Wide Web site at http://ez-forms.com to check out EZ-Forms XL, PRO, etc. before you create too many forms. Should you purchase EZ-Forms XL or PRO, we will convert up to 5 forms at no charge to the newer format at time of order. Additional forms or afterwards .FRM file conversions are $5 each with a $20 minimum order. Specifications, pricing, etc. are subject to change without notice. Copyright 1997 all rights reserved by: EZX Corporation "The EZ-Forms Automation Company" 917 Oakgrove Drive, Suite 101 Houston, Texas 77058-3046 USA Email Orders and Support: Internet Email: ezformslite@ez-forms.com Internet World Wide Web: http://ez-forms.com WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER/Novus, American Express/Optima. For orders, information, technical and all other business, call: Voice:+1-281-280-9900 FAX:+1-281-280-0099 (24hrs) BBS:+1-281-280-8180 (24hrs) Pricing, shipping, etc. are subject to change without notice. Call/FAX for the latest details if it this information is over 6 months old. P.S. Our area code changed recently (Nov. 2, '96) from 713 to 281. It has come to our attention that some telephone central offices are not yet programmed to recognize this new style area code. If you have problems getting through, try area code 713 which will be "permissive" through April '97. P.P.S. We've been further informed that the Houston area may get 2 new area codes in 1998. If you cannot get through, call 713-555-1212 to find out what our new area code may have changed to. (What a mess?) *EZ-Forms Lite is $99 SRP via electronic delivery. Also: *You may order the full version of EZ-Forms XL for Windows. *For only $199 +s/h if paid by credit card or check (single machine) you get EZ-Forms XL, printed startup guide, printable/browseable/searchable manual/help, 100 plus example forms, 1 year of phone support, and unlimited BBS/Email support. Call for upgrade and competitive pricing. *Call/FAX for Multi-user, LAN, LAN Server, and Corporate Licensing. *Ask about EZ-Forms PRO in Site, Corporate & developer's editions. Shipping & Insurance: $14 USA-48 for 2nd business day shipping. $2 for each additional item. $24 USA-48 for Next Business day shipping. $4 for each additional item. $19 USA-AK/HI/PR/VI/GU/AS; Canada(all provinces). $3 for each additional item. $24 Elsewhere. $4 for each additional item. * We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. For an order form, see ORDER.TXT or the icon in EZ-Forms Lite Intro Edition's program group. #################### To registered users: #################### Thank you for registering EZ-Forms Lite. We're sure that this program will give you great and "EZ" service. ### INSTALLATION (Registered version): From FLOPPY to HARD DRIVE SYSTEMS: (Registered Version Installation) (The only way available. Distribution disks are 1.44MB/3.5" only.) Note: Any information on the distribution disk(s) supercedes this information. You must be at the Windows Program Manager or Start Menu. Put the distribution disk in A: drive: Pull Down File and Click on Run, then type: A:SETUP (you may substitute B:, if required) Follow all on-screen instructions as they will contain the latest information available. The SETUP program will set up a Program Group with icons and install all pertinent files to your hard drive. To start the program, simply double click on the EZ-Forms Lite icon. The on-line help (F1) will get you going quickly. Check all other disks in your distribution set and follow instructions on their labels. Once everything is installed, check out the extensive online MANUAL. Check for the icons in the program group. EZ-Forms Lite's on-line help/manual (F1) will get you going quickly. Its powerful Browse and Text Find features will allow you to find any topic quickly. You will also be able to print any topic or group of topics on demand. (Printing available only on registered version.) !!!!!!!!!!!! DESCRIPTIONS !!!!!!!!!!!! Program Name & Category: ------------------------ EZ-Forms Lite v97Ec Intro Edition, Eforms Processor for Windows 95/NT/3.1x Keywords: Form, Forms, Automation, Eform, Eforms, Multi-page, Data-only, Scan, TWAIN, Graphics, Design, Math, Calculate, Validate, Pick-List, Auto-Number, Auto-Date, Auto-Time, Pick-Lists, Field-Help, Field-Ordering, Object, Modify, Fill-in, Fill-out, Fill, Revise, Forms Processor, Create, Edit, Validation, Multi-object, Desktop Publishing, Spread Sheet, Word Processor, HotFormz, Network, FormPower, FormPower PRO, EZ-Forms, EZ-Forms LE, EZ-Forms SE, EZ-Forms XL, EZ-Forms ODBC, EZ-Forms Executive, EZ-Forms DataBase, EZForm, EZForms, EasyForm, EasyForms, Export, Import, DOC, DD250, DOD, Developer, Edition, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1x, EZX, Marion, http://ezx.com, http://ez-forms.com EZ-Forms Lite Short description: EZ-Forms Lite Intro Edition 97Ec Eforms processor for Windows 95/NT/3.1x Create, and fill-in almost ANY FORM. Single, multi, LAN, licenses available. EZX Corp. Ph:+1-281-280-9900 Fax:-0099 flf@ez-forms.com http://ez-forms.com EZ-Forms Lite "Medium Length" description: * EZ-Forms Lite 97Ec Eforms Processor for Virtual Paper Forms in Windows 95/NT/3.1x. Create, Fill-In, Modify, Save, almost ANY FORM in minutes!. WYSIWYG, multiple open forms, cut/paste, much, much, more. EZ-Forms Lite Intro Edition's focus is on forms design, production and fill-out. Unlike page document composition, the logical object oriented drawing tools are specifically tailored and optimized for forms design and manipulation. Its WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) interactive screen is clear, intuitive and easy to use. Font size, typeface and printer options (including FAX transmission) are limited only by what is available under Microsoft Windows for your system. Now supports ISO paper sizes, metric measurements and extended length text objects. EZ-Forms Lite "Long Description" ** EZ-Forms Lite v97Ec Intro Edition Eforms Processor for "Virtual Paper Forms" (Windows 95/NT/3.1x) ** Create, Fill-In, Modify, Save, Revise, almost ANY FORM in minutes! ** WYSIWYG, multiple open forms, cut/paste, protected fields/objects, much, much, more. * EZ-Forms Lite for Windows is here!!! * EZ-Forms Lite is GREAT FOR: * Perfect form fill-out. * Commercial Printers ... speeds form design, modification. * In house publication departments ... Improve response time, ease update process, cut costs. * Low cost forms development ... Develop and print all of your forms without outside help. * Printing any quantity of custom forms on your laser printer ... on demand! * Great for basic desktop publishing too! * EZ-Forms Lite's focus is on forms design, production and fill. Unlike page document composition, the logical object oriented drawing tools are specifically tailored and optimized for forms design and manipulation. Its WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what -you-get) interactive screen is clear, intuitive and easy to use. Font size, typeface and printer options (including FAX transmission) are limited only by what is available under Microsoft Windows for your system. * CREATE TYPESET QUALITY FORMS IN HOUSE: You can design and modify your forms instantly. Creating a new form in house gives you complete control over the process. Feedback on how it looks is immediate. You can design forms for cut sheet and continuous forms applications. Print your new design on your laser printer, or for even higher resolution, send Postscript output to a phototypesetter. By retaining control of the forms design, you can lower the costs and turnaround time without sacrificing quality. By printing your own on demand forms on your laser printer, you can economize by reducing stock of pre-printed forms. Another benefit is the reduction of obsolescence of forms. * DESIGN FORMS QUICKLY and EASILY: * Using the display screen and mouse, you can perform fully interactive forms composition by creating and manipulating various "objects". * WYSIWYG means that the screen looks like the final printed from, showing typefaces, font sizes, lines, rectangles, rounded rectangles, ellipses, circles, shading, etc. Size any object for creative impact. * Text can be automatically word-wrapped, justified (left, center, right, full), fonted, colored, etc. in any text or fill-out field. Other Form Design and Fill-out Features include: * Extensive on-line help and MANUAL with BROWSE, TEXT SEARCH, PRINT. FLF's powerful Browse and global Text search features (not available in "regular" Windows help files) will allow you to find any topic, word, or phrase quickly. You will also be able to print any topic or group of topics on demand. The unique "tree" structure gets you to your information fast. NEVER be without your manual again! * On-screen grid (user adjustable; does not print) and snap-to-grid allow very quick and precise positioning of all objects and fields. * Fill-out master or modify completed forms. No need to retype redundant information. * Open multiple forms at once for quick reference or cut-and-paste. * Multiple form views can be full window, window cascade, tile view, or reduced to icons. * Six different working view magnifications 25% to 300% are available for even the most intricate work. * Precise continuous coordinate display for accurate positioning. * Tool bar and status line control allow you to customize appearance and operation of the program. * Copy, cut, and paste objects between multiple FLF forms. * Define page sizes, margins, layouts, orientation. * Draw lines, boxes, shapes, fill patterns of many types, change orientation and color. * 26 drawing tools are provided form design. There are five pen line styles, 10 thicknesses and eight brush patterns. * Other drawing tools include rectangle, round rectangle, and ellipse which can be melded with any of the brush patterns. * Fill-out fields can be placed anywhere on the form, and in fill-out mode, the master part (or background) of the form cannot be modified so as to assure perfectly filled out forms every time. * Print preview any form before committing to hard copy. * Print to any Windows supported device, even directly to your FAX/modem (third party drivers required) for immediate transmission of your form. * Use any Windows font including Bar Codes, and special characters like Wingdings. * Quickly bold, underline, italicize, strike-through, etc. any character or group of characters. * You can even paste text from your trusty ol' DOS programs via Window's clipboard. * New features in EZ-Forms Lite release 97Ec include: * Margins warning at print time for orientation or form size too large to fit on designated paper size. * Vertical character position follows screen view and printout more accurately on large monitors. * Improved WYSIWYG with more video and printer drivers. * Numerous touch-ups. * More example forms included from ExportPower, WinDD250, EZ-MSDS and FormTrooper. In addition to the new features above, the following new features are available in EZ-Forms XL 97d: * Printable grid dots (toggles) are really handy for doing pre-printed forms overlay. * Increased voice technical support to one year. Unlimited for email. * File-Open with .BMP/.DIB image file types - creates a new form and loads the image. * MAPI Email support. * "Trace" mode (grey-out) for non-printable black-on-white scanned or imported images. * Improved color rendition on images with higher resolution than local video. In addition to the new features above, the following new features are available only in EZ-Forms PRO 97d: * Direct TWAIN scanner support. * Data Import and Export. (Quote Delimited, 1 file per fill-out.) * New Command line options - Data Import, Data Export, Print, Exit. Custom Form Application Packs: (fill-out only with Site license; editable masters with Corporate or Developer's license.) are available for: -Export Documentation (ExportPowerPRO $499) XPP -DD250's (WinDD250PRO $299) WDD -Material Safety Data Sheets (EZ-MSDS $299) MSDS -Law Enforcement (FormTrooper #399) FTR You may purchase this optional forms pack if you purchase or already own EZ-Forms PRO. EZX will embed your Company Logo, Name, etc. in the forms. Site licenses get fill-out data-only forms. Corporate/Enterprise or Developer licenses also get editable master forms. Contact EZX at 1-281-280-9900 FAX:1-280-280-0099 http://ez-forms.com Email: exportpowerproformspack@ez-forms.com Email: windd250proformspack@ez-forms.com Email: ezmsdsformspack@ez-forms.com Email: formtrooperformspack@ez-forms.com * Features added to previous releases EZ-Forms XL/PRO include: (Features listed with a # mark are not available in EZ-Forms Lite Intro Edition.) #* Multiple pages per form files with: - Collated & Non-collated print options - Next Page / Previous Page Toolbar buttons - Insert Page / Delete Page menu options - Page number in Status Bar #* Print Field Data Only - for use with pre-printed forms. #* Field Type Selection: Character, Numeric, Date, Calculated or Logical #* Field fillout order. #* Auto-Popup field Help & Picklist ... Global setting or Individual fields. #* Select and move multiple field names simultaneously in Fillout Order dialog box. #* Direct TWAIN compliant scanner support. (Requires local TWAIN drivers.) #* Full zero suppression on calculated numeric fields. #* The ability to import any device independent bitmap from Window's clipboard. #* The ability to link graphic files to your forms (rather than embedding them) to save precious disk space. #* Enhanced field operations including: -Field Calculations (50+ math & logical) -Ordering (the way the cursor moves) -Pick lists (for quick data entry) -User help (unique field help eases entry questions) -Validation (imposes data entry limits) -Auto-date/time/number, etc. #* Graphics placement/sizing is faster via use of screen tokens. #* Immediate TD enhancement capability. * Tips of the Day quick access screen. * Full text justification option. * Highligted background (color is user adjustable) of any text or data input field. * Multiple object selection for move, copy, paste, etc. * Built-in support for MAPI (mail application programming interface) compatible Email (Electronic Mail). * Support for international measurements and paper sizes. Window's international settings are monitored and the appropriate defaults are used. (ISO paper sizes and metric measurements, for instance) * Unlimited character size for text objects. (Old limit was 256 characters.) * Improved OLE functionality. * Multiple copy printing. * Screen updates are faster too. * EZ-Forms can save thousands of dollars in pre-printed forms and time, but ... EZ-Forms XL is only $199 +s/h via Credit Card or Check. Call for upgrade/competitive pricing. * Call for Multi-user, LAN, Server, Site, Regional and Corporate licensing. * That is, ask about EZ-Forms PRO. *Other multi-, site, and unlimited licenses available. Call for a quote Copyright 1997 all rights reserved by: EZX Corporation "The EZ-Forms Automation Company" 917 Oakgrove Drive, Suite 101 Houston, Texas 77058-3046 USA Email Orders and Support: Internet Email: ezformslite@ez-forms.com Internet World Wide Web: http://ez-forms.com WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER/Novus, American Express/Optima. EZ-Forms Lite is only $99 via Electronic Delivery. For orders, information, technical and all other business, call: Voice:+1-281-280-9900 FAX:+1-281-280-0099 (24hrs) Internet World Wide Web: http://ez-forms.com Pricing, shipping, etc. are subject to change without notice. Call/FAX for the latest details if it this information is over 6 months old. P.S. Our area code changed recently (Nov. 2, '96) from 713 to 281. It has come to our attention that some telephone central offices are not yet programmed to recognize this new style area code. If you have problems getting through, try area code 713 which will be "permissive" through April '97. P.P.S. We've been further informed that the Houston area may get 2 new area codes in 1998. If you cannot get through, call 713-555-1212 to find out what our new area code may have changed to. (What a mess?) Shipping & Insurance: $14 USA-48 for 2nd business day shipping. $2 for each additional item. $24 USA-48 for Next Business day shipping. $4 for each additional item. $19 USA-AK/HI/PR/VI/GU/AS; Canada(all provinces). $3 for each additional item. $24 Elsewhere. $4 for each additional item. * We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. END README.TXT Copyright 1997 by EZX. 970505