Introduction
Hit-N-Run 1.03

Copyright 1997, Accel Software

Thank you for trying Hit-N-Run!  The Windows 95 utility that conveniently makes your program groups and a launch pad one easy mouse click away.  Hit-N-Run features the following:

•	A single window includes both a launch pad and your program groups.  This main window is resizeable and includes many advanced features.

•	You can conveniently  drag and drop links from an Explorer window onto the launch pad in order to create new launch links.

•	You can drag and drop any document from an Explorer window onto any launch pad item to open the item using the application

•	Whenever you launch an application using Hit-N-Run, it remembers it in the Rerun list so you can easily re-launch the application.

•	You can conveniently open any program group using the open item when walking through cascading program group menus.

 •	Search and Run lets you quickly search your entire set of program groups for an application and run it.

•	Browse and Run lets you browse through your entire hard disk for an application to run.

Hit-N-Run is a copyrighted commercial product that you are granted the limited right to evaluate for 30 days.  If you choose to use Hit-N-Run beyond the 30-day evaluation, you are required to purchase a registered version.  If not, you are asked to kindly stop using this trial version and remove it from your computer.  Failure to comply with these terms is an infringement on the U.S. copyright laws.  Above and beyond all that legal mumble jumbo, there are many positive reasons to register copy of Hit-N-Run.

*** Special Bonus Offer ***

As a special "Thank You" when you order a registered version, you will receive a bonus utility:  ProcessInfo 95, a Windows 95 program that allows you to view all your running processes and find out how many modules and how much heap space they consume.

Disclaimer

Accel Software disclaims any responsibility for damages, either direct or consequential, that may result from the use of this software.


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System Requirements

Basics

•	 A IBM-PC compatible computer running Microsoft Windows 95.

•	1 MB hard disk space

Nice To Have

•	 Pentium or better

•	16MB of RAM


What's New

Version 1.03

•	Added Configuration Options window

•	Added context menus to Rerun and Search-N-Run windows

•	Enhanced context menus on main window

•	Added window title sidebars to Rerun, Seach-N-Run, and Browse-N-Run windows

•	Enhanced the help coverage

•	Removed the main icon (as an option)

•	Added a tray icon for Hit-N-Run

•	Added optional view styles to groups list and launchpad list

•	Fixed various bugs


Main Window

The Hit-N-Run Main Window provides the best of both worlds from the Windows 95 [Start]/[Programs] feature and the Windows 95 Explorer.  This single adjustable split window displays all program groups on the left, easily accessible via convenient Windows 95-style cascading popup menus; and a flexible Explorer-style launch pad on the right.

Program Groups

This panel in the main window displays the top-level contents of your main program groups.  When you single-click any line-item, Hit-N-Run will display Windows 95 style popup menus, expanding on each program group and allowing you to launch applications.  In addition, Hit-N-Run popup menus also allow you to open an Explorer window for a single group by selecting the Open item at the top of the popup menu.  If you click your right mouse button over the program groups panel, a Context Menu is displayed that provides additional features.

Launch Pad

This Explorer-style panel provides a convenient place for you to store all frequently-used applications.  Launch pad items can be easily created by simply dragging and dropping items from the Windows 95 Explorer onto any white-space area of the launch pad.  You can also drag and drop a document onto a launch pad item to open the document using the application.  Items can be deleted by selecting the item with the mouse or keyboard and hitting the [delete] button.  The properties of an item can be accessed by right-clicking over an item and choosing the properties menu item.  Items can renamed by clicking the textual portion of an item after it is already selected, and adjusting the name as needed.  If you click your right mouse button over the program groups panel, a Context Menu is displayed that provides additional features.

The launch pad is automatically ordered alphabetically and hard-coded to display items using large icons.  When items are added, removed, or renamed, the launch pad is automatically resorted appropriately.

Accessing Other Windows

 Rerun Window

 Search And Run

 Browse And Run

Customizing Via Windows 95 Explorer

When you right-click the main window, Hit-N-Run displays a Context Menu, displaying additional main window options.

Your program groups are stored in a hierarchy of directories on your hard disk.  The Open Folder and Explore Folder menu item opens an Explorer windows in directory behind the panel, allowing you to manipulate and browse this hierarchy using the full power of Explorer.  This menu item is available when you right click the program groups and the launch pad, and in each case the appropriate directory is opened using Explorer.

Window Modes

One of Hit-N-Run's unique features is its ability to surface quickly and easily with just a single mouse click, referred to as Auto Surface.  Hit-N-Run creates a shadow window on the side of your display closest to the location of Hit-N-Run's main window.  The shadow window is special in that it takes up only a few pixels in your display, causing little disturbance to other running applications--even when they are running full-screen.  Despite the fact that the shadow window is barely visible, it is always on top and can be activated very easily by simply moving your mouse pointer to the left or right edge of your display closest to Hit-N-Run, and clicking the left mouse button.  When you click the shadow window Hit-N-Run automatically pops to the surface for your convenience.

Although the Auto Surface feature is very useful, you may want to disable this feature if you should encounter any compatibility issues.  If you choose Normal Window, then Hit-N-Run's main window will operate like any other Windows 95 application window, and the Auto Surface feature will be disabled.

You can choose between Auto Surface and Normal windows using Hit-N-Run's Configuration Window.


Program Group Hints
These are your program groups.  You normally see these in Windows 95 when you click [Start][Programs].

If you left-click one of the program group items listed in this panel, the applications within that group will be displayed in a popup menu.  If you right-click an item, a context menu will present you with more options.


Launch Pad Hints
This is your launch pad.  It basically contains any applications or shortcuts that you have created directly in your main program group folder.

You can launch any item in the launch pad by simply double-clicking the item.   If you right-click an item, a context menu will present you with more options.  Items can be added to the launch pad by dragging and dropping shortcuts from the Windows 95 Explorer, File Manager, or any other File Manager-compatible program.


Main Window Context Menus

When you click your right mouse button over the Hit-N-Run Main Window, a context menu will be displayed as follows:

The menu you see may contain less items, depending on what your mouse is currently pointing at.  Here is an explanation of the menu items you will see if you right-click over a launch pad item.

Open

Clicking this item will cause the selected launch pad item to be opened or launched. The open menu item is also invoked when you double-click a launch pad item.

Open With Clipboard

This item is available only when the Windows clipboard contains one or more files.  Clicking this item will cause the selected launch pad item to be opened using the contents of the Windows clipboard.  Depending on the application you open, you will get varying results when you use this option.  For instance, if you copy a file to the clipboard using Explorer and you use the open with clipboard option while pointing to Notepad, then Notepad will automatically launch and open the selected files.  Again, each application works different in this respect.  As a rule of thumb; however, any application that displays or edits files typically supports loading a file at launch time.

These menu items are available if your click your right mouse button over a launch pad item or a program group item:

Delete

The selected launch pad item or program group will be deleted.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [delete] button while an item is selected.

Rename

The selected launch pad item or program group will be renamed.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [F2] button while an item is selected.

Properties

A properties window will be displayed for the selected item.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [Alt]-[Return] while an item is selected.

These menu items are displayed when you click your right mouse button even if no item is selected:

Open Folder

This will open the Windows 95 folder for the program groups or launch pad, depending on which is selected.

Explore Folder

This will open the Windows 95 tree view folder for the program groups or launch pad, depending on which is selected.

 Options

Displays the Configuration Options window.


Rerun
 Rerun Application [F3]

Use the Rerun feature to quickly launch an application that you ran recently.  Hit-N-Run maintains a list of applications that you ran, and displays this application list as follows:

To rerun an item in the list, simply double-click the desired application, or single-click the item and click [Open].  To locate a specific application quickly, simply type in a few characters of the applications name, and the list will automatically advance to the first item beginning with the characters typed.

You can adjust the sorting of the list by clicking on different column headings.  Hit-N-Run automatically remembers your sort preferences between runs.

The rerun list is maintained as a directory that contains links to applications.  You can view and manipulate the links in this directory using standard windows tools by right-clicking the mouse over the list, and choosing either Explore Folder or Open Folder.

When you click your right mouse button over the list in this window, a context menu will be displayed as follows:

The menu you see may contain less items, depending on what your mouse is currently pointing at.  Here is an explanation of the menu items you will see if you right-click while your mouse is pointing to an application icon in the list.

Open

Clicking this item will cause the selected item to be opened or launched. The open menu item is also invoked when you double-click an application in this list.

Open With Clipboard

This item is available only when the Windows clipboard contains one or more files.  Clicking this item will cause the selected application to be opened using the contents of the Windows clipboard.  Depending on the application you open, you will get varying results when you use this option.  For instance, if you copy a file to the clipboard using Explorer and you use the open with clipboard option while pointing to Notepad, then Notepad will automatically launch and open the selected files.  Again, each application works different in this respect.  As a rule of thumb; however, any application that displays or edits files typically supports loading a file at launch time.

Delete

The selected application will be deleted.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [delete] button while an item is selected.

Properties

A properties window will be displayed for the selected item.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [Alt]-[Return] while an item is selected.

These menu items are displayed when you click your right mouse button even if no item is selected:

Explore Folder

This will open the Hit-N-Run rerun folder using the Windows 95 Explorer with a tree view.

Open Folder

This will open the Hit-N-Run rerun folder using the Windows 95 Explorer without a tree view.


Search And Run
 Search And Run [F4]

The Search And Run feature allows you to search your entire set of program groups for any application that contains a search expression.  This uses an incremental search feature, which means that the list is updated very quickly as you are typing in your search expression in the edit box located above the list.

To run an item in the list, simply double-click the desired application, or single-click the item and click [Open].  You can adjust the sorting of the list by clicking on different column headings.  Hit-N-Run automatically remembers your sort preferences between runs.

When you click your right mouse button over the list in this window, a context menu will be displayed as follows:

The menu you see may contain less items, depending on what your mouse is currently pointing at.  Here is an explanation of the menu items you will see if you right-click while your mouse is pointing to an application icon in the list.

Open

Clicking this item will cause the selected item to be opened or launched. The open menu item is also invoked when you double-click an application in this list.

Open With Clipboard

This item is available only when the Windows clipboard contains one or more files.  Clicking this item will cause the selected application to be opened using the contents of the Windows clipboard.  Depending on the application you open, you will get varying results when you use this option.  For instance, if you copy a file to the clipboard using Explorer and you use the open with clipboard option while pointing to Notepad, then Notepad will automatically launch and open the selected files.  Again, each application works different in this respect.  As a rule of thumb; however, any application that displays or edits files typically supports loading a file at launch time.

Delete

The selected application will be deleted.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [delete] button while an item is selected.

Rename

The selected application will be renamed.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [F2] button while an item is selected.

Properties

A properties window will be displayed for the selected item.  This menu item is automatically invoked if you click the [Alt]-[Return] while an item is selected.

These menu items are displayed when you click your right mouse button even if no item is selected:

Explore Folder

This opens a Windows 95 Explorer window with a tree view.  If you have an application selected, the program group folder containing the application will be opened.  If no application is selected, then the main program group folder will be opened.

Open Folder

This opens a Windows 95 Explorer window without a tree view. If you have an application selected, the program group folder containing the application will be opened.  If no application is selected, then the main program group folder will be opened.


Browse And Run
 Browse And Run [F5]

Use Browse And Run when you want to launch an application that cannot be found within your program groups.  Browse And Run allows you to browse your entire hard disk, or a network, locate a desired application, and launch it.  Here is an example of the Browse And Run window:


Drag And Drop Features

Hit-N-Run supports full drag and drop functionality from any File Manager-compatible application including Windows 95 Explorer, Norton File Manager, and many others.  This feature allows you to easily create Hit-N-Run launch pad application items and open documents using Hit-N-Run launch pad applications.

Creating Launch Pad Applications

The Hit-N-Run launch pad provides an easy and convenient place to put applications that you use most frequently.  The launch pad stores your applications as links contained within the same directory where Windows 95 stores all your program groups.  You can add applications to the launch pad by simply dragging either an executable file, document, or link from a File Manager-compatible application and dropping the item on any white space in the launch pad.  When you do this, Hit-N-Run creates a new link to that item in the program group area, which in turn makes it visible on the launch pad.

Opening Documents Using Launch Pad Applications

Documents can be opened using any compatible launch pad application by simply dragging the document from a File Manager-compatible application and dropping the item onto the desired launch pad application icon.  When you do this, Hit-N-Run will start up the selected application and load the dragged document.  This makes it very easy to open text documents, etc, that are not named appropriately to take advantage of associations.


Configuration Options

This window allows you to customize some of Hit-N-Run's settings.

Launchpad Folder

This item identifies the folder or directory that will be used to access and store your launch pad items.  By default, this is set to the Launchpad\ folder contained within the folder where you installed Hit-N-Run.  Some users may prefer to set this item to the folder where your program groups are located.  This will basically keep your Hit-N-Run launchpad in synch with any applications that you add to your [Start]/[Programs] menu located on the Windows 95 taskbar.

Window Type

One of Hit-N-Run's unique features is its ability to surface quickly and easily with just a single mouse click, referred to as Auto Surface.  Hit-N-Run creates a shadow window on the side of your display closest to the location of Hit-N-Run's main window.  The shadow window is special in that it takes up only a few pixels in your display, causing little disturbance to other running applications--even when they are running full-screen.  Despite the fact that the shadow window is barely visible, it is always on top and can be activated very easily by simply moving your mouse pointer to the left or right edge of your display closest to Hit-N-Run, and clicking the left mouse button.  When you click the shadow window Hit-N-Run automatically pops to the surface for your convenience.

Although the Auto Surface feature is very useful, you may want to disable this feature using this configuration option.  If you choose Normal Window, then Hit-N-Run's main window will operate like any other Windows 95 application window, and the Auto Surface feature will be disabled.

Taskbar Icon

By default, Hit-N-Run creates no taskbar icon for its main window.  This means that you need to access the Hit-N-Run main window either by clicking it with your mouse, using the Auto Surface feature, or clicking the Hit-N-Run icon in the tray icons section of the taskbar (located next to the clock).  Using this option, you can force Hit-N-Run to create an icon regular icon in the taskbar for Hit-N-Run's main window.

Program Groups Icon Cache Depth

In order for Hit-N-Run to display you're cascading menus of your program groups, it needs to maintain a cache of application icons.  When you startup Hit-N-Run, it automatically scans your program groups in the background and loads the icons associated with the items that it finds.  During the process of scanning directories inside directories, Hit-N-Run limits how deep it will go using this option, which is by default set to a value of three.  This means Hit-N-Run will go no deeper than three levels when performing the initial icon scan, causing a slight performance hit when you open menus that go deeper than three levels.

This option therefore boils down to a trade-off issue between performance and resource consumptions.  If your routinely access program group items deeper than three levels, then you should increase the value of this setting.  Note that you will not see the effect of this change until you exit and restart Hit-N-Run.

Maximum Rerun Items

Each time you run an application, Hit-N-Run creates an entry for the application in the Rerun Window.   Hit-N-Run automatically removes excessive items from the Rerun Window in order to improve performance and make the window easier to use.  This configuration option allows you to specify the maximum number of items that will be allowed in the Rerun Window  per this feature.


Reasons To Register

You are currently using a 30-day trial version of Hit-N-Run. Its main purpose is to give you the opportunity to try the product before paying money for it.  If you do not like the product, you should stop using it, remove it from your computer, and pay nothing.  If you do like it, you have a legal and ethical obligation to pay for it.  Here are some more reasons why you should buy it:

1)	You will receive a special  registered version that contains no friendly "reminders" to register. It's all yours, and it will never ever ask you for money again!

2)	You can obtain free updates to Hit-N-Run for a full year by downloading them direct from  Accel Software.

3)	You can receive free support via email and telephone call-backs.

4)	You receive email notifications of updates.

5)	Registration is cheap and easy!

6)	You will be doing your part to support a struggling product line that you feel is valuable and makes a positive contribution to mankind.

7)	You will sleep better.

Bonus!

Register through the Public Software Library using a credit card and you will be eligible to purchase the latest PsL monthly shareware CD-ROM for only $6 plus $4 s/h (which usually sells for $30).

*** Special Bonus Offer ***

As a special "Thank You" when you order a registerd version, you will receive a bonus utility:  ProcessInfo 95, a Windows 95 program that allows you to view all your running processes and find out how many modules and how much heap space they consume.


Ordering
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Identify Yourself (required for all orders):

            Name:                        Date:

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Choose A Product (required for all orders):

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Hit-N-Run Single Copy         copies at $18 each =

Hit-N-Run Site License

  2 to   9 computers:      computers at $12 each =

 10 to  49 computers:      computers at $9  each =

 50 to  99 computers:      computers at $6  each =

100 to 199 computers:      computers at $4  each =

Mass residents add 5% sales tax                  +

Foreign Shipping/Handling ($3 per order)         +

                         Total payment

[ ]3.5" disk format      or        [ ] 5.25 disk format

Credit Card Information (credit card orders only):

Credit Card [ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX [ ] Discover

Credit Card Number:

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Bonus Program
Bonus Program!

As a special "Thank You" when you order a registerd version, you will receive a bonus utility:  ProcessInfo 95, a Windows 95 program that allows you to view all your running processes and find out how many modules and how much heap space they consume.


Known Bugs And Problems

Version 1.0

•	When you launch an application from an Explorer window, Hit-N-Run does not create a rerun entry for that run.


Reporting Bugs

Instructions

In order for use to effectively respond to a problem/bug report, we need certain information about your system, how it behaves, and how the problem is produced.  Please provide the information described below and forward to Accel Software:

•	Today's Date

•	Your registration number (if you are a registered user)

•	Updated contact information including your name, address, phone number, and email address.

•	Your computer make and model.  If you know how much memory your system has, disk space, and graphic resolution, that would be helpful too.

•	Indicate whether the problem can be easily, consistently reproduced--or if it only happens intermittently.

•	Describe the problem and under what conditions it occurs.

Please mail or email your problem report to Accel Software.  All bug/problem reports will be considered when producing software updates/enhancements; however, acknowledgement of bug/problem reports will only be provided for registered users.


Contacting Accel Software

Accel Software can be contacted as follows:

Email Address

74010.2100@compuserve.com

World Wide Web

Accel Software's main home page is at http://www.users.thecia.net/users/kborsare/accel.htm

Registered users can obtain software updates directly at

http://www.users.thecia.net/users/kborsare/regupd.htm

U.S. Mail Address

Accel Software

108 Hill Street, Suite #4

Stoneham, MA 02180

Comments, Suggestions, and Bug Reports are welcome!


Un-Install Instructions

•	Removed the directory where you installed HITNRUN.EXE.

•	Remove all links to HITNRUN.EXE.

•	Delete HITNRUN.INI from your Windows directory.


Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make Hit-N-Run startup automatically when Windows 95 boots?

Create a link to HitNRun.exe and copy or move the link to your Startup folder in your program groups.

How can I setup Hit-N-Run to launch/surface when I hit a hotkey from any application?

Create a link to HitNRun.exe (or use an existing link) and edit the Properties to the link.  Set the ShortCut Keys item on the second tab to any hotkey setting of your choice.  Hit-N-Run will now automatically launch when you hit that key combination.  If Hit-N-Run is already running, it will emerge to the surface of your display.

Why does Hit-N-Run respond more slowly when it initially starts up?

Hit-N-Run needs to read you program groups and rerun items when it initially starts up in order to generate an icon cache.  This allows it to generate popup menus and application lists very quickly.  This process can take anywhere from 10 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the number of program groups, reruns, and the speed of your computer.

How can I delete old rerun entries that I no longer need?

Rerun items are stored as Windows 95 link files in the rerun directory located inside the directory where you installed Hit-N-Run.  You can delete and rename rerun entries in this directory using Explorer.  Hit-N-Run will launch Explorer for you in this directory if you right-click on the rerun list and choose Explore Folder.  Alternatively, you can also delete individual rerun items directly from the rerun window by right clicking on an item and choosing Delete.

How can I adjust my program groups?

Your program groups are stored in a normal directory on your hard disk and are comprised of a hierarchy of subdirectories, documents, links, and applications.  You can manipulate any of these directories using the Windows 95 Explorer.  Hit-N-Run will launch Explorer for you in this directory if you right-click the program groups panel from Hit-N-Run's main window and choose the Explore Folder menu item.

How can I get rid of those irritating messages that ask me to buy a registered version?

Order a registered version of Hit-N-Run.