hTools Help Contents

What is the Hot Key Utility?

What is the File Manager Launch Extension?

What is Task Manager?

What is File 13?

Registration Information

Customer Service

Legal Notices and Disclaimers

Uninstalling hTools

Changes

© 1994 R2M Software Company 	v1.3


What is the Hot Key Utility?

Hot Keys is a global hot key utility and program launcher which lets you launch your most often used programs and documents from any where in the Microsoft Windows environment.

Hot Keys is accessed by clicking with the secondary mouse button on the desktop, or clicking on the Hot Keys icon.  The icon may optionally not be displayed.  This displays a pop up menu, which contains a list of items that you configure.  The menu is fully configurable, with sub-menus, menu breaks, and separators.

Setting up applications for Hot Keys is a breeze with drag and drop file support for File Manager, and you may also import existing program groups from Program Manager.

A set of key strokes (the Hot Key) may be assigned to each item on the menu.  This allows the application to be accessed from any other application.  For instance, you may assign Ctrl + Alt + D to start an MS-DOS prompt.

Besides supporting programs and documents, hot keys supports internal commands for such functions as exiting windows, or a run dialog box.  Bailing out of windows can be as simple as pressing Ctrl + Alt + X.


What is the File Manager Launch Extension?

The File Manager Launch Extension is an add on menu to the Windows File Manager.  This menu is fully configurable, and is used to launch applications not normally associated with your files.  For instance, the Notpad application can be used on any selected file, and PIF editor can open on a selected PIF file.  The extension supports defining accelerator keys to bypass the menu.


What is File 13?

File 13 is a application used to drop files to be deleted from the File Manager.  These files go to a temporary location until the trash is emptied.  Before then, these files may be restored.  Files are dropped into the trash can using File Manager's Drag and Drop.  Click on the file to be deleted in File Manger and drag until the cursor is over the File 13 icon and drop.  The File 13 icon will change to indicate that there is a file in the trash.  Open the File 13 icon to display the contents of the trash.

File 13 can be configured to start and close with the File Manager.  File 13 optionally uses multimedia sounds during certain operations.


What is Task Manager?

 Task Manager is a small application used to display currently running tasks on your system.  The Task Manager is displayed when you press Ctrl+Esc, select the "Switch To..." option from an application's system menu, or click the primary mouse button on the Windows desk top.

The hTools Task Manager replaces the original Task Manager.  The hTools task manager duplicates all functions in the original, as well as adding some new ones.

The hTools Task Manager adds a free memory display, much like about box information in Program Manager.  The hTools task list optionally will display the module name of each task, as well as a short cut key assigned to that task.  It will also display the names of any hidden windows lurking around on your desktop.

From the hTools Task Manager, you may switch to another windows, or end a task.  Sometimes a hung application may refuse to be closed.  By pressing the shift and control keys and clicking the end task button, you may terminate a task which refuses to close.

The hTools Task Manager allows you to arrange desktop windows with a Cascade button, and a Tile button.  The Tile button becomes a Tile Vertical button when the Shift key is pressed.  You may also arrange the icons on your desktop with the Arrange Icons button.  Press the shift key, and this button becomes the Minimize All button which turns all the open windows into icons.

From the hTools Task Manager, you may also leave Windows with the Exit Windows button.  Press the shift key, and this becomes the Restart Windows button.  Hold down the Control key at the same as the shift key, and this becomes the Restart System button.

If you need to start a program, you may press the Run button, which displays the run dialog box.  This is similar to using the File|Run command from Program Manager or File Manager.  However, this dialog box supports a history list of the last twenty command lines.

Need help on using any of the hTools Task Manager's functions?  Just press the Help button, for online help.


Registration Information

About Shareware

The shareware distribution method is an innovative way to market and obtain exciting new software like hTools.  Users like yourself are given the opportunity to try software for free of a minimal diskette charge, while independent software companies are allowed to publish software titles with minimal overhead.  Low overhead helps to keep prices down and spurs creativity and dedication only found in the Shareware market.

Shareware distribution relies upon the support of those who use shareware programs:  Please feel free to give copies of hTools to your friends.  And if you use hTools beyond the evaluation period, please register.

Why Register?

Users are granted a license to use this evaluation version of hTools for a period of thirty (30) days without cost.  After this period, you must either register the program or remove it from your system.  We certainly hope that you will find the program useful and register it!

To register, you need to pay the required registration fee.  As a registered user, you will be granted a license for continued use of the software, as well and the latest set of hTools utitlities, and a set of unique registration codes.

These registration code will transform the evaluation version of the hTools set of utilites into the registered version.  The registered version contains no reminder screens and will display you or your company's name in the "About" dialog boxes.

Ordering hTools will insure that you have the latest version, and your registration codes will register future updates of hTools.  We do not offer printed manuals, as we feel that it would only duplicate the on-line help, and destroy more trees.

How to Register


How to Register

Registration Cost:  $35.00 (U.S. Funds)

Add $4.00 (U.S. Funds) for shipping and handling in the U.S. or Canada - total cost: $39.00 (U.S. Funds)

Add $9.00 (U.S. Funds) for shipping and handling outside of the U.S. or Canada - total cost $44.00 (U.S. Funds)

Payment is accepted in U.S. funds by check, money order, or postal money order.  All checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.  Credit card orders are accepted via the Public Software Library Reigstration Service.

Please make checks payable to "R2M Software Company"

Please specify 3.5" or 5.25" diskette.

Click here to print an order form for non-credit card orders

how to Register via CompuServe

Ordering with a credit card

Enclose proper payment and information and mail to:

R2M Software Company
1520 South Downing
Seaside, OR USA 97138

Multiple and site licenses are available at discounted rates.  Contact us for more information.


Registering with a Credit Card

Registration is available via the Public (software) Library.  You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover, by calling 800-242-4775 or 713-524-6394.  If you prefer, you may FAX or mail your credit card order.  Click here to print a credit card order form.  When ordering via phone, order product number 11412.

THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY.

Any questions about the status of yout shipment of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc., must be directed to the R2M Software Company. (See customer service) To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the day of your order, and we will ship the product directly to you.


Registering via CompuServe

Registration is available via the CompuServe registration service.  To access this service, log on to CompuServe, and  GO SWREG  The registration ID for hTools is 2645


Print Credit Card Order Form
hTools Registration/Order Form for Credit Card Orders

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Send this completed order form to:

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Print hTools Order Form
hTools Registration/Order Form

Disk Format

[ ] 3.5"	[ ] 5.25"

Registration Cost	$35.00 (U.S)

Additional Fees (please check one)

[ ] 	Within the U.S. or Canada, add $4.00 (U.S) to cover the costs of shipping and handling.  Total Order Price:  $39.00 (U.S.)

[ ] 	Outside the U.S. or Canada, add $9.00 (U.S.) to cover the costs of shipping and handling.  Total Order Price: $44.00 (U.S.)

Total Order Price:  $__________

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Registration Name (Required; Will Be Displayed By Program)

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Your Name

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Company Name (If Applicable)	Phone Number

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Address

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Where did you find hTools v1.3?

Send this completed order form and payment to:

R2M Software Company, 1520 South Downing, Seaside, OR, USA 97138


Technical Support and Customer Service

To contact us for technical support, or information on your order, you may contact us through one of the following methods:

Phone: 1-503-738-0849

USPS: R2M Software Company, 1520 South Downing, Seaside OR 97138 USA

Internet: rmashlan@r2m.com

CompuServe: 74364,1332

The R2M Software company specializes in contract programming for Windows applications and drivers.  Please contact us for more information.


Legal Disclaimers and Notices

The hTools utilites are being distributed a shareware.  More information on registering hTools can be found in the Registration Information section of this file.

THIS PACKAGE ( CONSISTING OF THE HTOOLS UTILITES SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED FILES AND DOCUMENTATION) IS PROVIDES "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF, THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF; ITS APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENTNESS.  THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THIS PACKAGE IS ASSUMED BY THE USER.  IN NO EVENT WILL THE R2M SOFTWARE COMPANY WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FORM ANY DEFECT IN THE PACKAGE, EVEN IF THE R2M SOFTWARE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISES OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  ANY AND ALL USE OF THIS PACKAGE, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITH NO REGARD TO THE LEGALITY OF SUCH USE OR PURPOSE, IS THE COMPLETE AND SOLE RESPONSIBLITY OF THE USER.

THE USER OF THIS PACKAGE IS GRANTED A LICENSE TO USE THE PACKAGE FOR A THIRTY (30) DAY EVALUATION PERIOD.  AT THE END OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD, THE USER IS REQUIRED TO EITHER DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE, OR REGISTER THE PACKAGE WITH THE R2M SOFTWARE COMPANY.

THIS PACKAGE IS COPYRIGHT © 1994 R2M SOFTWARE COMPANY AND IS PROTECTED BY UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL TREATY PROVISIONS.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

ALL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.


Uninstalling hTools

If you wish to no longer use hTools on your system, run the setup program and select the Uninstall option.  This will remove all the hTools files from your system, as well as reverse any changes made to your WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI and WINFILE.INI.


hTools Changes

•	v1.0	Released 4/16/94
Initial released version.

•	v1.1	Released 5/8/94
Added File 13 application
Rewrote setup program from scratch.  Added functionality to setup program which does uninstall.

•	v1.2	Released 6/28/94
Added functionality to Hot Keys such that hot keys will work from within DOS boxes in 386 enhanced mode.
Reduced the size of executables by removing unneeding run time library start up code.
Added CompuServe registration service and Public (software) Library registration service information to documentation.
Improved documentation.

•	v1.21	Released 6/30/94
Recompiled all executables with BC++ 4.02 maintainence release.
Workaround for Window for Workgroups 3.11 problem in File 13.  The DOS rename file function doesn't return an error when rename is used across drives when 32 file access is used.
Fixed some problems that occurred due to the small stack available in File Manager for FMLaunch.
Fixed the setup program so that is properly uninstalls, and installs Task Manager.

•	v1.3	Released 7/15/94
Added support such that Hot Keys can be used as the Windows shell: RUN= and LOAD= lines are processed, and program items now have a startup option, and when Hot Keys is closed, the exit windows prompt appears.
Fixed dynamic load problem with File Manager Launch extension.  Sometimes the HTOOLS.DLL library wasn't loaded properly.
Setup program now adds all the help files to the hTools group.
Setup program handles the case where Hot Keys is serving as the Windows Shell and is unable to reinstall or stamp the DLL for registration.
Added File 13 File Manager extension, which allows files to be discarded from the File Manager menu.
Added support for Windows for Workgroups File Manager, such that File Manager Launch has help strings and a tool bar button.
Added DDE support to File 13.