WELCOME TO WINBATCH 96A!



   WinBatch is the Windows Batch Language that you can use to write
   real honest-to-goodness Windows batch files to control every
   aspect of your machine's operation.  There are more than 350 
   different functions that allow you to do *anything* with WinBatch!

   This package contains all the pieces you need to create batch files
   for Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups.
   (Assuming that you have the disks, and not one of the 16 or 32 bit
   specific ZIP files - in which case you have all the pieces for a
   16 or a 32 bit Windows platform.)

   The pieces are:

   WinBatch Interpreter      16 and 32 bit versions.

   WinMacro                  16 bit version   
                             (Runs well with Windows 95)

   FileMenu and PopMenu      32 bit versions for Windows 95.  They should
                             work with the Windows NT Explorer interface 
                             when it gets released.



   This package - if you purchased the WinBatch+Compiler - also
   contains:

   WinBatch Compiler    16 and 32 bit versions.




   SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

   WinBatch requires an IBM PC or compatible with a minimum of 8
   megabytes of RAM (You really should have at least 16), running 
   Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 95.

   The 16-bit components of this package require an IBM PC or
   compatible with a minimum of 4 megabytes of RAM (You really
   should have at least 8), running Windows or Windows for
   Workgroups versions 3.1 or 3.11





   Improvements from previous 5.0 versions

   The file FIXES.TXT details the many bug fixes and enhancements that
   have been made to the program since the initial 5.0 release.





   About the WinBatch Compiler

   Also available is our "WinBatch Compiler".  With the WinBatch
   compiler, you can turn your WBT files into standalone EXE files
   that you can distribute on a royalty-free basis.

   Have a BIG network?  Want all your users to run your WBT files?
   Compile the WBT files with the WinBatch Compiler and put the
   EXE's up on the server.

   Making specialized WinBatch files for clients?  Don't want them
   modifying your files?  Just compile the WBT files, and give the
   EXE's to your client.

   Are you the "corporate guru"?  Get a compiler.  Compile those WBT
   files and hand them out like candy.

   The WinBatch Compiler, a separate product from the WinBatch
   Interpreter contained in these files, is available for $495.00,
   plus shipping, if applicable.  The WinBatch Compiler includes a
   copy of WinBatch.  In addition, if you buy a copy of Winbatch, you
   have 90 days to upgrade to the Compiler and just pay the difference
   in price.





   HOW TO INSTALL WINBATCH


   Use our SETUP.EXE program, which will copy the files for you
   and install a WINBATCH Start menu or Program Manager group .

   To use our SETUP.EXE program...  


     1) Close down all extraneous Windows applications.

     2) Double-Click on the SETUP.EXE program

     3) When the setup program asks for a directory, specify initial
        directory, or accept the given default.


   NOTE:  If you are updating from a previous version, and made any of the
          WinBatch files READ-ONLY, remove the read-only attribute from
          the files before running setup.
          (Or else the setup process will hang)



   WinBatch can run in English, French, German, and "Val Speak".
   The strings are controlled by the WWWDLANG.* files.  Run the
   WILLANG.WBT file to change languages.



   An order form may be found in the WinBatch help file.  
   Once you are viewing the order form, you can then select
   the Print button to obtain a hard copy.


   Please see the    Read Me Too.txt    file for more information.