ReadIt text file viewer



    Below are listed many of ReadIt's features.  We have listed the ones
    that are retained from earlier versions first and then listed features
    that are either modifications of the earlier ones or are new to version
    2.0.  Please note that we may not have listed all features.  Those
    features followed by an s in parenthesis (S) may be especially useful
    to blind users of ReadIt.



    Features retained from earlier versions:

                - Allows you to read large files even if the entire file
                   can not be loaded into memory.

                - Lets you specify file to be read from the DOS command             
                  line or from the file entry window.

                - Provides a file pick list that enables you to move
                  through your hard drives directories and select a file to           
                  be read.

                - Has an automatic  "smart" line wrap feature which breaks          
                  long lines so that all text is on the screen.  There is
                  no  need to scroll the left or right text when reading a
                  file containing very long lines.  Lines are not broken
                  in the middle of words. (S)

                - Lets you search file for specific text.

                - Remembers up to five (5) text strings that you enter from          
                  the find panel.  You can scroll through this list to
                  select a string to be searched for.

                - Remembers up to five (5) filenames and/or drive
                  specifications entered in the filename entry panel.  You             
                  can scroll through these to select a file to be read or a
                  drive and or directory to display in the pick list.

                - Has a variable speed, continuous scroll mode for hands free       
                  reading of a text file.

                - Has switchable display modes (direct or bios).  (S)

                - Displays a status panel  to let you know where you are             
                  and what switches are set.  The method for updating this
                  panel can be set to Bios (except for line numbers) or
                  direct.  (S)

                - Enables you to execute DOS commands from the text display        
                  window (if enough memory is free).

                - Remembers up to five (5) DOS commands and lets you scroll        
                  back through them to pick one to execute.

                - Displays a 2-line help panel that shows some of the
                available commands.

                - Always displays error messages at the same place on the           
                  screen accompanied by an error tone.  No silent error
                  boxes that might pop up anywhere.  (S)

                - Has help panels that can be pulled down from anywhere in         
                  the program.  These help panels are full-screen width and
                  always start at the top of the screen.  (S)

                - Lets you set a "bookmark" in each file that you read.               
                  You can set a bookmark, go somewhere else in the file,
                  and then return to the bookmark.

                - Lets you save a set bookmark when you leave a file
                  and automatically takes you to the bookmark the next
                  time  you enter that file.





    Features new in version 2.0:


                - Now asks you if you wish to save bookmarks set in files
                  instead of automatically saving them.

                - Lets you remove previously saved bookmarks from the
                  bookmark file.

                - Switchable pick list display.  Shows filenames and
                  extensions only or full file info including size, date,
                  time and attributes.

                - Lets you sort the pick list by filename, extension, size,
                  date and time, or sort by extensions and within extension
                  groups sort by filenames.

                - Provides minimal file management (lets you rename or
                  delete files).

                - Enables you to make a highlighted directory the currently
                  logged directory and exit to DOS.

                - Provides a "Go to line" command in text viewing along
                  with a "Jump panel".  These commands add versatility in
                  moving around a file.

                - Provides "Block" commands which let you mark blocks to be
                  written to disk.

                - Lets you change the size of the cursor from text viewing
                  mode.  This may make it easier for portable computer
                  users to see the cursor on an LCD screen.





    How do we decide what features to add or change?  Simple!  We take the
    democratic approach when deciding what to do with ReadIt.  Those
    changes and features most wanted by our registered users are most
    likely to find there way into future versions.  To ensure that you have
    a vote, take a few minutes to fill out the comment section of the
    registration form when you register your copy of ReadIt.