SiteBuilder X
v1.2
Last Minute Information
Version 1.2 addresses some minor errors that were discovered. The program has also been
downsized. The syntax colored text has been completely removed. Other functionality that
seemed to do nothing but lag the program down has also been disgarded.
Some people have been reporting an error "31037 - Error loading from file." when the
program is first started. This error has to do with some support files not being updated
correctly. Remember to quit all programs before running the installation. This includes
any anti-virus software or any program that may be running in your System Tray. In some instances
your anti-virus software will be using files that need to be replaced.
Smart Tags have been integrated into the program. The bold, italic, underline and center
toolbar items now have tag sensing functionality. Smart Tags know your current HTML code and
insert there tags accordingly. A small example below illustrates how smart tags work.
<![CDATA[
<B>This is a sample line of HTML code</B>
</PLAINTEXT>
Notice how the text is enclosed in a Bold tag. Lets say your editing this file and you have
"sample line" selected in the editor. When you click the Bold toolbar item
the line will then read:
<PLAINTEXT>
<B>This is a </B>sample line<B> of HTML code</B>
</PLAINTEXT>
Smart Tags adapt to there environment.
Since you were already in a Bold tag the Smart Tags turns it off and then back on.<br>
Plans on integrating Smart Tags into all the programs tag
functionality is in the making, so feedback on this would
be appreciated.
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<A NAME="intro">
<SPAN CLASS="label">Introduction</SPAN>
<p>
SiteBuilder X is a HTML authoring tool designed for <i>Rapid Site Development</i>.
The program was designed to give web authors an environment where they can quickly
edit and create web pages, while maintaining a site oriented approach to HTML.
Featuring a built in Windows Explorer™ window, SiteX makes inserting links, images, scripts, audio
and video as easy as Drag and Drop.
</p>
<p>
Although some HTML authoring tools are included, the programs main focus is site
development. This program does not assume your an idiot. You would be best to have
some knowledge of the HTM-Language. If you are just starting out with HTML then I
suggest downloading Microsofts HTML Authors Reference(<a href="#links" onMouseOver="self.status='HTML Links'">links</a>), a
great help file no HTMLer should be without. Once you learn basic syntax Tag Popups will show
tag reference as you type. So you'll never have to leave the HTML editor to go looking for the
help file.
</p>
<HR WIDTH=75%>
<a name="req">
<SPAN CLASS="label">Requirements</SPAN>
<br>
<DIR>
<B>Minimum:</B><br>
<LI>486 25mhz
<LI>4megs RAM
<LI>16 color display
<LI>Mouse Pointing device, with right button
<LI>Windows 95
<LI>Visual Basic Support Files
</DIR><br>
<DIR>
<b>Recommended:</b><br>
<LI>Pentium 100+mhz
<LI>16 megs RAM
<LI>16 million color display
</DIR>
<p>This program has not yet been tested on Windows NT. I am almost possitive it will not
run on NT 3.5. If you have any information about NT 4.0 please contact me.</p>
<HR WIDTH=75%>
<A name="samples">
<SPAN CLASS="label">Samples</SPAN>
<p>If you installed the sample application during setup you'll notice that 5 JavaScripts, some
basic HTML, and a Style Sheet was added to your system. You can use any of the source within
these documents as long as you do it with SiteBuilder X. Below is a list of sample HTML pages
installed.<br>
<DL>
<DT><a href="samples/marquee.htm">Creative Marquee's</a>
<DD>A small example of how you can breath life into microsoft's marquee, instead of just
scrolling from one end to the other.
<DT><A HREF="samples/site-nav.js.htm">Site Navigator</A>
<DD>Ever wanted a combo-box site navigator, without CGI. This sample shows how you can easily
create one with JavaScript.
<DT><A HREF="samples/cookies.js.htm">Cookies</A>
<DD>Add customization to your Web Site with cookies. It's simple to make a personal hit
counter or store information using JavaScript.
<DT><A HREF="samples/css.htm">Style Sheets</a>
<DD>Shows how you can take control of your Web Page with Style Sheets.
(This page uses style sheets also)
</DL>
<HR WIDTH=75%>
<a name="links">
<SPAN CLASS="label">Links</SPAN>
<p>Below you'll find a few vital links. I urge you not to delete this file,
for the simple reason that if something goes wrong you can probably solve
the problem by clicking one of the following links.
<DL>
<DT><a href="http://users.powernet.co.uk/elier/rt/">The SiteBuilder X, Web Site</a>
<DD>Download the latest version, contact Bending Light Productions and find some great
links on the way.
<br>
<DT><a href="http://www.apexsc.com/vb/ftp/vbtt/vb4r32p.exe">
Visual Basic Support Files</a>
<DD>If you don't already have the support files then you can't run SiteBuilder X.
These files do not come with the program because most people already
have them. The file is rather large(800k) so it saves those who already have
the files alot of time.<br>
<DT><a href="http://lek.net/~ryan/sbx/">SiteBuilder X</a>
<DD>You can always download the latest version of this program from the link
above. I suggest checking every 2 to 3 weeks, if you're interested in the
program.
<br>
<DT><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/workshop/author/newhtml/other/HTMLRef.zip">Download</a>
or
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/workshop/author/newhtml/htmlref.htm">
View</a> the Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 Author's Guide and HTML Reference
<DD>This help file, compiled by microsoft, is a blessing. It doesn't go into
the ethics or How-To's of creating Web Pages, it simply gives a list of
every TAG supported by Internet Explorer and each of it's paramaters. A
must have for any serious HTMLer.
<br><DT><A href="http://www.microsoft.com/ie/download/">Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01</a>
<DD>I personally prefer IE to Netscape. I know I will lose customers just
for saying that but, it's true. If you haven't checked out IE yet then at
least give it a try. I was once a dedicated Netscape user, and it took me
a while to adjust, but IE is quite a bit more powerful then Netscape(I never
said faster).
</DL>
</p>
<HR WIDTH=75%>
<a name="reg">
<SPAN CLASS="label">Registration</SPAN>
<p>Last but not least, I would like to ask you to register this program.
The registration fee for a single user license is $20.00(twenty US dollars). If you
are licensing this program for use in business then you are asked to pay $35.00
(thirty five US dollars).
You can purchase this program by sending check or money order <b>payable to Ryan Tomayko</b>, or by cash.
I have no method of registering via credit card yet, but this may be soon to come.<br>
When you register you benefit in the following ways.
<DIR>
<LI>Free upgrades to every new version.
<LI>This program(with support files) on 3˝ floppy.
<LI>Printed Manual.
<LI>10 more JavaScripts and 5 VB Scripts.
<LI>Tech. Support
</DIR></p>
<span class="label">How to register</span>
<p>Open the register.doc included with this program in WordPad. Print it and
fill in the required information. If you want the disks and manual then you must
include your address. The only part of the form you <b>have</b> to fill out is
your name/company. You will be prompted to enter that name/company and the
license key when you register the program. It would also be wise to enter your
email address so I can send your registration key as soon as possible. Enclose
the printed form and your payment in an envelope and send it to the following
address.<br><br>
Bending Light Productions<br>
3341 Board Drive.<br>
Cuyahoga Falls, OHIO<br>
44223<br>
United States America<br>
<p>When I recieve the registration form I will quickly send the license key, disk
set and manual. If you specified an email address then the license key will be
sent there first. Please allow 2 working business days for check validation.<br>
<FONT COLOR=RED><B>NOTE: Please make checks payable to Ryan Tomayko</B></FONT></p>
<br><br>
   Thanks again for trying SiteBuilder X,<br>
      Bending Light Productions.
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