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/*     HKLaunch v2.0  -  Replacement for using the STARTUP folder or the      */
/*     for OS/2          STARTUP.CMD file. Allows to start applications with  */
/*                       dependencies to other applications or to day and     */
/*                       time. It is also possible to send keystrokes to the  */
/*                       started applications.                                */
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/*     Copyright 1995 by H. Kiesbauer, 4U - Software                          */
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/*     README.TXT file                                                        */
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1. CONTENTS
   This package must contain the following files:
   FILE_ID.DIZ           BBS description file
   README.TXT            this file
   HKLaunch.EXE          executable file
   HKLaunch.ICO          icon file
   HKLaunch.HLP          help file, can also be viewed by VIEW.EXE
   HKRXTOOL.DLL          utility DLL library

   It may also contain
   VROBJ.DLL             Watcom VX-REXX runtime DLL library which is needed to
                         run the application
                         must be version 2.1 or higher
   If it is not contained, you can find it in our product "HKFaxPbk", HKFAXPBK.ZIP
   file or in Compuserve ( GO WATCOM ) or many mailboxes.

2. OPERATING SYSTEM AND REQUIREMENTS
   This application needs OS/2 Version 2.0 or higher. It needs 200 KByte disk
   storege space without VROBJ.DLL. VROBJ.DLL needs 900 KBytes.

3. INSTALLATION
   This package needs no specific installation, just copy the *.EXE and *.HLP
   files to directory you choose and make sure that the *.DLL files are in the
   same directory or in a directory which is named in your LIBPATH statement.

   The system will generate a *.INI file at the first activation. This file
   should be in the same directory as the *.EXE file.

   You can use the *.ICO file for generating a desktop icon to start the appli-
   cation.

   If you wnat to start HKLaunch at system setup, which is the preferrable use,
   generate a program icon in the STARTUP folder and enter the path where you
   placed HKLaunch as the working directory. Enter also "/S" as program para-
   meter if you wish that HKLaunch starts immediately launching your appli-
   cations and shall close if finished. Use "/s" to let HKLaunch and its window
   stay open.

4. WHAT IS NEW IN THIS VERSION
   Keystrokes can be sent to DOS and OS/2 windows or full screen session via the
   clipboard.
   Not only executable programs can be started, but also any workplace object can
   be opened. You only have to give its OBJECT-ID or file name as program name.

5. LIMITATIONS
   If not registered, the package handles all defined applications, but only
   starts 2 of the apllications without and 2 with dependencies. This should be
   sufficient to let you test the functionality and the performance.

6. REGISTRATION
   The package contains a menu entry which lets you perform all neccessary
   registration steps. The registration fee is $ 20,-- ( or CHF 25,--) and
   is valid for all subsequent versions unless otherwise stated. Please use
   COMPUSERVE's registration service for your convenience and mine ( GO SWREG,
   the registration ID is 4852.

7. VERSION HISTORY
   1.0  - 23.02.1995  Initial release
   1.01 - 03.03.1995  Maintenance release, some bugfixes
   1.02 - 05.03.1995  access to HKLAUNCH.INI with more efficient routines
   1.05 - 10.03.1995  speed up the test for former runned applications, bugfixes
   2.0  - 21.03.1995  Keystrokes to DOS and OS/2 window/full screen sessions
                      Opening of any workplace object, not only executables

8. KEYSTROKES AND CAPTION FOR SOME APPLICATIONS
   Please note that you must separate the keystrokes by "!!" if a keystroke
   sequence opens a new client window or a submenu in order to ensure that
   the next keystrokes are sent to the new window or submenu.

   Note that the caption must contain the caption and eventually the window
   list title of the application. Please use always the "List" pushbutton to
   obtain these values, as some applications display not these values on their
   windows ( an example for this is FaxWorks!). Please note that there are
   applications which do not have a caption, but only a window list title. In
   such a case, the application caption field must start with !!.

   If you want to send keystrokes to a DOS or OS/2 window or full screen session,
   this can only be done via the clipboard. If you use a national (non-english)
   version of OS/2 you must give the letter for the "Paste" function of the system
   menu at the beginning of the keystrokes, separated by !!.


   FaxWorks      -  To start FaxWorks with the "Recieve All" option set:
                    Caption   : FaxWorks for OS/2!!FaxWorks Fax Window
                    Keystrokes: {Alt}F!!RA

   Soundblaster  -  To start the mixer in order to reset the sound values
                    Program   : CTMIXER.EXE
                    Caption   : Creative Mixer
                    Keystrokes: {F10}!!x{Down}{Down}{Down}{Down}{Down}{Enter}{Alt}{F4}

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