FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/2/93 HyperAct Expands Windows HELP Functionality PGH, PA -- Infotivity Technologies Inc. announces HyperAct(tm), a Windows application that allows the creation of dialog boxes, collection of user input, edit system control files, and perform other functions, ALL WITHOUT WRITING A SINGLE LINE of code! "HyperAct allows for the economic creation of HELP that actually performs the work suggested by the topic" stated Greg Lohr, CEO of Infotivity Technologies. In addition, he said "HyperAct can reduce the time needed to develop highly interactive and complex HELP or CUSTOM Windows controls by as much as 90%. A brief description of HyperAct follows. No programming experience is needed to use HyperAct! The ability to use standard Windows Help or Notepad commands is all that's needed, according to Lohr. All topic specific functions are performed by using the simple, yet detailed, HyperAct options. It's also usable by any help authoring system that creates Windows HELP. By using HyperAct you can: 1. Create or edit any type of system initialization or configuration file for Windows or MS-DOS. 2. All editing may be done with a clear audit trail - the old parameter is commented out, not deleted. 3. Display a dialog box for user input. The dialog box may have up to 6 fields with custom field labels, each with COMPLEX VALIDATION. For example, if numbers are valid any other entry character produces an error message, or if only values 5 up to 21 are valid, an entry of 3 produces an error, or if only D: and E: are valid then A produces an error. You can also have DROP DOWN value boxes appear, if desired. 4. CALL any other executable file from within an .HLP file, MS-DOS or Windows EXE, COM, or BAT, with any required switches. 5. De-caches and broadcasts changes to the WIN.INI file. This eliminates or drastically reduces the need to RESTART Windows. 6. Allows for automatic RESTARTING when needed, under user control or totally automatically. 7. One HyperAct statement can control many different parameter settings. 8. Run user defined controls outside of Windows Help from Command Lines or Icons, independently of Windows Help. The new HyperAct TOOLBOX permits desired control functions to be grouped together for easy selection. HyperAct makes developing truly interactive and AUTOMATIC help a breeze when compared to the old method of writing usable controls hand. The implications to user support issues are enormous. Call or send a request for a free demonstration disk to: Infotivity Technologies Inc. CIS:72263,2476 PH: 412-464-9845 FAX: 412-464-9847