In this age of multifunction, do-everything programs that are becoming ever more complex and leaving ever more windows and objects scattered all over the desktop, I thought, maybe for a change, it would be nice to have a small program that does just one thing, does it well, without too much overhead and countless windows scattered across the landscape of my screen. This is the intention of Jot. Jot is a small notepad program that allows the user to create, edit and save multiple files containing multiple notes. Nothing fancy or particularly earth shattering. Just a simple small program, with a few bells and whistles, to help clean up the ever growing pile of Post-It notes and scrap paper that seem to breed on desktops and workareas. Some of it's features include: Multiple file support Multiple notes within each file Configuration of colors and fonts for each file Configuration of colors and fonts for each note Loads designated file when started Use of word wrapping is configurable on a per note basis Saving of cursor position on a per note basis Support for system clipboard including appending Printing of entire note or selected area Find and replace utility Importing and exporting of text files Sorting of titles list in ascending, descending or creation order Insertion of date and time into note Accelerator keys for common commands Requirements: ===================================== Jot is written in VX-Rexx and requires the file VROBJ.DLL, Version 2.14 or later and that Rexx support be installed on your system. Installation: ===================================== Unzip the files in a directory of your choice then run "Install.cmd" from an OS/2 window. A program object will be created on your desktop that you can then move to anywhere you like. Jot makes no changes to your system ini files or to the config.sys file. When first run, Jot will configure itself and create it's own .ini file in the installation directory. Other Stuff ===================================== Jot is intended for use with small notes and files. I've had notes as large as 500K and files as large as 2 meg but the bigger they get, the slower things go and can even bog the whole system down. I've considered adding a function to check for and limit these sizes but so far, I'm undecided as to its necessity considering the purpose of the program. A dozen or two screens of text seem to work quite well so if possible, try to keep your notes within this limit. If you feel like experimenting and pushing the limits on note size, I'd love to hear of your experience. Usual Shareware Notice ===================================== Jot is shareware, NOT freeware. It is a fully functional program and is not crippled in any way. You can use it for 30 guilt free days to check it out and decide if it's what you want. Throw it onto your system, push it's buttons, tweak it's settings, create and delete notes on all your favorite subjects, use it and abuse it, whatever you like. After those 30 guilt free days, you should either register the program or remove it from your system. Permission is granted to redistribute the Jot archive in an unaltered condition for a nominal copying charge only. All rights are reserved by the author, Jacqueline Wells. Jot is only $15.00 which entitles you to free upgrades up to version 1.99. See the file "Register.txt" for more information on registering Jot. Any feedback, bug reports, suggestions for improvements and additions or other comments are gladly welcome. email - jwells@az.com Thanks for trying Jot! The Fine Print ===================================== All reasonable precautions have been taken to assure a stable, well functioning program. However, this program is provided AS IS with no warranty as to it's suitability or functionality for any particular purpose. I will not be held liable or responsible for any damages Jot may do to your computer, your data, your hard disk, your OS/2 installation, your job, your car your house, your life, the state of the economy, the price of tea in China or any other problems of life or the world.