README.TXT for TextPad 2.2 ========================== Thank you for choosing to evaluate, or update to this release of TextPad. Are you evaluating the latest release? See "Obtaining Updates" in the on-line help to find out where you can download TextPad from. What the Press Say: ------------------- "TextPad is the BEST 32-bit text editor I've seen! It's fast, loaded with features, and beautifully done. Get it!" - Dr File Finder(tm), Sep 95. "Setting new standards... 10/10" - PC Plus, May 95. "Best editor for Windows that we've ever seen" - Windows User, June 95. *Winner*: 1995 Ziff-Davis Shareware Awards. *Winner*: 1996 Shareware Industry Awards. TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- INTRODUCTION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION WHAT'S NEW RESTRICTED FEATURES REGISTRATION INTRODUCTION: ------------- TextPad is designed to provide the power and functionality to satisfy the most demanding text editing requirements. It is Windows hosted, and comes in 16 and 32-bit editions. Huge files can be edited by either - just choose the edition that works best with your PC. The 32-bit edition can edit files up to the limits of virtual memory (see Specifications in the on-line help for full details), and it will work with Windows 95, NT and Windows 3.1 with Win32s extensions. To find out more, install TextPad by referring to the instructions below, and then read the introduction in the on-line help file. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: --------------------- 16-bit Edition: 32-bit Edition: o 386SX with 4MB RAM o 486SX with 4MB RAM (12MB for NT) o 1MB free disk space o 1MB free disk space o Windows 3.1 in 386 o Windows NT 3.51, Windows 95 or enhanced mode Windows 3.1 with Win32s 1.30c INSTALLATION: ------------- TextPad has a setup program which configures it for the version of Windows that you are using. Some things will not work (including the uninstall program) if you don't install it correctly. You have been warned! To install TextPad from a ZIP file: 1) Unzip into an empty temporary folder, with PKUNZIP 2.04g. 2) Run SETUP.EXE, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3) Be sure to install TextPad into a different folder from the one used in step 1 above. 4) Delete the files unzipped in step 1 above. Dictionaries for the spelling checker are in separate zip files. To install one, just unzip it into the installation folder, then select it on the Spelling tab of the Preferences dialog box. IMPORTANT NOTES: + If you intend to use the 32-bit edition with Windows 3.1 or 3.11, you must install Win32s 1.3c first. This also installs the 16-bit OLE2 files. If you have Internet access, you can obtain it from: http://www.microsoft.com/win32devsupport/content/faq/win32s/all.htm CompuServe users can download Win32s from forum MSWIN as PW1118.EXE. + If you want to associate file extensions with TextPad, do it using the Associations tabs on the Preferences dialog box. This ensures that TextPad is started with the correct parameters to handle files with spaces in their names, and it enables the uninstall program to clean up afterwards. + If you have previously used an unregistered copy of TextPad, its OLE2 drag and drop capability may have been disabled. To enable it, start TextPad (without opening any files) and choose the Preferences command from the Configure menu. Make sure that the "Enable OLE drag and drop" box is checked on the General tab. WHAT'S NEW: ----------- See the on-line help for full details of what's new in this release. RESTRICTED FEATURES: -------------------- The following restrictions apply to unregistered copies of TextPad: 1) Only 2 keystroke macros can be added to the Macros menu, instead of up to 16. 2) Searching of subfolders is disabled on the Find in Files dialog box. REGISTRATION: ------------- If you make use of TextPad you must register it. Registered users will be licensed to use both the 16 and 32-bit editions. There are separate prices for downloading the software yourself, and receiving a copy on diskettes. Choose "How to Purchase" on the Help menu for detailed instructions. Enjoy using TextPad! ________________________________________________________________________ Helios Software Solutions, Carr Brook House, Chorley Old Road, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7QZ, England ________________________________________________________________________ Phone/Fax: +44-(0)1772-324353 E-mail: sales@textpad.com or support@textpad.com ________________________________________________________________________ Helios Software Solutions is an approved vendor and associate member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ________________________________________________________________________