*** CLMREAD.TXT *** Installation and release notes for ClipMate(TM) for Windows v3.06 Release Date (11/21/94) *********************** Where To Download: ************************* We update ClipMate on a regular basis, and always make the latest copy available for evaluation and for registered users. To obtain the latest version of ClipMate: Internet: The best source, as we directly control the library. ftp ftp.eznet.net (or possibly just eznet.net) Log in as "anonymous", provide YOUR Email address as password. cd \pub\tsoft get clipmt*.zip Tip: we keep an empty file there, titled "latest_ClipMate_is_v?.??" with the ?.?? representing the release number. Simply do a directory listing (ls) to see whether you should bother downloading the file. CompuServe: ClipMate can be found on CompuServe in a variety of forums. We know that it will be in WINSHARE, as CLIPMT.ZIP. Look in LIB 6, but there are no guarantees that it will always be in that library (they sometimes re-define libraries). Also see: WUGNET America On-Line: CLIPMT*.ZIP - keyword: ClipMate Future: Our goal is to have an internet list server broadcast revision announcements to a wide mailing list. Target Date: 1/1/95. See the readme.txt file in our internet ftp site (above) for details, after that time. *********************** Installation Notes ************************* System Requirements: -------------------- Windows 3.1. VGA or better display. Monchrome vga is ok. Mouse or other pointing device. To install ClipMate, just run the accompanying SETUP program from the Program Manager. (ex: FILE|RUN A: SETUP) The setup program does not require seperate install/target directories, meaning that if you've un-zipped the files into the directory that you want to run from, you can still run the setup to install the software - it will just skip the copy step. It is strongly recommended that ClipMate be placed in its own directory (i.e. C:\CLIPMATE). When the Setup program runs, it will create a ClipMate group with the ClipMate icon, and icons for documentation. If you decide to move the ClipMate icon to another group, such as the STARTUP group, you can delete the ClipMate group. NOTE: ClipMate doesn't alter ANY of your system files. It creates NO hidden files, puts NO DLLs or VBXs in your \windows\system directory, and is basically a CLEAN APPLICATION. ClipMate is EASY to get rid of, if you decide that it doesn't meet your needs. ******************************************************* * WARNING: * * If you already have ClipMate on your system: * * If the old version is running, quit out of it. * * Make a backup of any data files (.CLM) that * * you want to keep. * * Your data files will be converted to v3.0 format, * * which is NOT backward-compatible. * * You may install ClipMate into the same directory * * as the older version. * ******************************************************* You are encouraged to place ClipMate in your Startup Group, and to assign a hot-key to it. The hot-key must be done through the Program Manager, but the group can be changed during installation. To assign a hot key (after installation), just click once on the icon, and select File|Properties from the Program Manager's File Menu. In the Hotkey field, press a key-combination, such as Ctrl+Alt+C. **************** End of Installation Notes ****************** ********************************************************* TO LEARN HOW TO USE CLIPMATE, CONSULT THE ON-LINE HELP. START WITH OVERVIEW, TOOLBAR, WHAT'S NEW. ********************************************************* *************************************** * Notice to Compuserve Users: * * On-Line registration is available. * * See HELP for details! * *************************************** Product Description: -------------------- ClipMate for Windows v3.05 - Clipboard Enhancement. ClipMate remembers all items that you copy to the Windows Clipboard. Lets you view, edit, combine, and print clipboard data. Support for most clipboard formats, including Bitmap, Picture, RTF, OLE, and more! Exclusive PowerPaste(tm) feature provides rapid pasting into applications. New release features automatic configuration. Shareware $25 By Thornton Software Solutions Inventory: ---------- CLIPMATE.EXE The executable program - requires Windows 3.1 CLIPMATE.HLP Help file. CLMICONS.DLL Dynamic Link Libary to support the iconbar. CLMREAD.TXT README file with installation notes. CLMREG.TXT Registration form. DEFFLTR.INI Default settings for "Application Profile". FILE_ID.DIZ BBS Standard Description File SETUP.EXE Setup Program, by Brad Smith SETUP.INF Configuration file for SETUP VENDOR.DOC Points back to VENDINFO.DIZ VENDOR.TXT Points back to VENDINFO.DIZ VENDINFO.DIZ VENDINFO file, describing product and distribution guidelines, for use by BBS/Vendor operators. NOTE: The OMBUDSMN statement can be found in the on-line help. For that reason, it is not duplicated on its own file. Optional Files: Archives, containing all above files. May or may not be present, depending upon where you obtained ClipMate. --------------- CLIPMT.ZIP or ZIP file containing all of above files. May or may not CLIPMT30.ZIP be present, depending upon where you got ClipMate from. CLIPMT30.EXE Self-Extracting archive, often used instead of .ZIP file. OBSOLETE FILES: CLMVEND.DOC - Old version of VENDOR.DOC. Name changed to conform to standards. FILTER.CLF - Old FILTER file from version 2.0. HINTS.TXT De-Installation Notes: ---------------------- These instructions are included in the event that you determine that ClipMate does not meet your needs, and therefore should be removed from your system. Before deleting ClipMate, you should review the contents of the OVERVIEW screen in the on-line help. If you have put ClipMate through a proper evaluation, then everything on that screen should be familiar to you. If this is not the case, then you may want to spend some more time evaluating ClipMate. In the event that you wish to remove ClipMate from your system, erase the \windows\clipmate.ini file, as well as all files in the \clipmate directory (or wherever you put ClipMate), and the \clipmate\data directory. Then remove the ClipMate group from the Program Manager, as well as the ClipMate Icon in your Startup group (if you put it there). Please note that no changes were made to your WIN.INI, System.INI, or any other Windows system files. There are no hidden files. Bug Reports: ------------ Please send any bug reports, along with a description of your system (hardware and software) to CompuServ id: 70743,2546 or Thornton Software Solutions PO Box 26263 Rochester, NY 14626 Known Problems: -------------- Norton Desktop for Windows users should upgrade to Norton Desktop version 2.0. Version 2.0 will work, if you make this change: To make ClipMate (and most other programs compiled with a Borland compiler) compatible with NDW v 2.0: make a change to the NDW.INI file, which is found in the Windows directory. In the [NHookSettings] section of NDW.INI, set Int21hHook=0. Like this: [NHookSettings] Int21hHook=0 There is sometimes a problem in conveting a clipmate data file from previous releases. If you run into a General Protection Fault when converting an old file, you will need to delete, or rename the file. If possible, send it to us, so that we can see what is causing the problem. Revision History: ----------------- 3.06 (11/21/94) All hard-coded text strings have been removed from executable, to facillitate translation into other languages. As a side benefit, this lowered the size of the executable by 22k, and size of ClipMate in memory by 7k. Stack space allocation was incorrect in 3.05, so 3.06 was created. v3.04 Not released as Shareware v3.03 (08/11/94) CLMICONS.DLL is now movable in memory, so it won't occupy memory below 1mb boundary. Executable is the same. v3.02 (07/27/94) Fixed problem with file not being saved, on brand-new installations. v3.01 (07/26/94) Major release - lots of new functionality. - Application Profile replaces Filters - Improved compatibility with WinWord 6, and WordPerfect 6. - Elimination of "Zero-Length Data" error. (ClipMate now accomodates apps that misbehave in this manner). - Improved compatibility with OLE2 apps. - Fancy Icon Title - shows current item. - Sticky Icon - Many small fixes and enhancements. - Easier registration abroad, and through resellers like Egghead. v2.09b (09/12/93) v2.0 (07/13/93) v1.15 (8/6/92) v1.14 (3/07/92) v1.01 (1/02/92)