FMTOOL for Windows 3.1 File Manager by Mark Gamber
                           Version 1.0  8/20/92

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   FMTOOL is an extension library for the Windows 3.1 File Manager. To use
the library, copy FMTOOL.DLL to your Windows directory. Use a text editor or
Windows Notepad, load WINFILE.INI and enter the following lines:

[AddOns]
   FMTOOL=FMTOOL.DLL

Add the "[AddOns]" only if it is not there already. The next time you start
File Manager, you should see a menu item called "Tools". If so, the library
is in place and everything works.


   FMTOOL supplies three "applets" which work in conjunction with the File
Manager. The applets are distinguished by appearance. They include:

   Trash Can: Looks like one, too. Drag selected files to this window and
              drop the files (release the mouse button) to delete the
              selected files. The lid goes up and down during operation.

   Time/Date Stamp: Looks like a time clock. This control stamps selected
              files with the current time and date, also setting the archive
              bit for the specified files.

   Attributes: Looks like a colored document. Selects and deselects various
              bits including Archive, Read Only, Hidden and System file. To
              set a bit, check the item. To deselect, uncheck and to retain
              the current status, fill the checkbox. You may display the
              settings dialog by clicking the right mouse button over the
              Attributes window.

   All three windows may be closed by either double-clicking the left mouse
button over the window or by selecting the menu item from the "Tools" menu.
If the window is closed and the menu item is selected, the window is opened
at it's last position onscreen. If it's already open, the window obtains the
input focus. The windows may also be moved by pressing the left mouse button
on the window and dragging it across the screen.

   "Options..." in the "Tools" menu displays a dialog box from which you may
select which applets load with File Manager and which must be loaded from the
menu. In addition, each applet may "float" over all other windows if the
respective "Stay On Top" checkbox is checked.

   "About" displays a dialog box about this program including version.


   This software is free and may be freely distributed. The author retains
ownership of the source and rights to the application. The software may not
be altered in any way. In using the software, the user assumes responsibilty
for proper use of the software. The author is not liable. Period. If you are
unable to handle that, remove the software and do not use it.

   The author may be contacted via:

America Online E-Mail:  PCA MarkG
Compuserve Mail      :  76450,2754
Internet Mail        :  pcamarkg@aol.com