Content

MClock

  Introduction

User Interface

User Preferences

Installation

Usage

   Registering?

   Order Form

   What is Shareware?

   Copyright

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 Introduction

Welcome to MClock.

MCLOCK is a Windows' clock application with some nifty features.  Unlike regular clocks it's a little smarter and incorporates a chime feature such that it will re-surface on your desktop every time the chime period is reached.  This value along with other parameters can be set to your preferences.

MCLOCK also incorporates a countdown timer with a selectable one time tickler message.  This will come in handy when you need to remember a late notice meeting or an event that you have to attend to.  The countdown feature helps you enter a relative time rather then a pre-determined fixed time.  For example:

In 15 minutes call back John 216-4567

In 30 minutes, Check the baby's diapers

1 hour and half from now, Verify that the backup has finished correctly

If you like this program and decide to use it, please register by

sending the order form included in this package.  If you don't like

this program perhaps a friend might find it quite useful.


User Interface

Popup Window

Main Window Controls


CUSTOMIZATION

User Messages

User Preferences


MESSAGES

MClock.TXT

This file is read into the messages list each time the application is started.

Use an editor of your choice to customize the messages (one per

line) to your liking.

Note: you can maintain your MClock.TXT in a directory of your choice by declaring an environment variable named MClock.  For example:

SET MClock=C:\RESOURCE


User Preferences

MClock.INI

This file contains configuration information used by this application to hold your preferences.  The following parameters can be specified:

[MClock]

ChimePeriod=

Use this to set how long (in seconds) the popup clock stays hidden.    eg. setting this value to 60 cause this application to maximize and resurface on your desktop every hour.

OnScreenPeriod=

how long the clock stays in view.  Specified in seconds.

DateFormat="mmm d yyy"

Specify this parameter to control how the date is displayed.

Time24=1

Specify 24 hour system (army time).

StayOnTop=1

Specify the popup clock is to stay on top of all windows.


Popup Window

You can click on parts of this window to obtain more information.  Areas of interest are indicated when the mouse pointer turns into a finger pointer.

(NOT YET!!!)


Main Window

You can click on parts of this window to obtain more information.  Areas of interest are indicated when the mouse pointer turns into a finger pointer.

(NOT YET!!!)


Start

Use this button to start the countdown tickler.


Hold
Hold/Continue

This control is used to pause the timer.

Note: No timing is performed while the timer is held.

Clicking a second time on this control causes the timer to continue where it left off.


Reset

Use this control to reset the timer to zero.

Note: when timer is running this control stops the timer and resets the timer display.


$ # Start Time Indicator

This is used as a reminder of the starting value before the timer was started.

Note: This is only visible when the timer is running.


Start Time Indicator

This is only visible when timer has started and is meant to remind the user what starting value was set before the timer was started.


Message List Selector

Use this selection box to set the message to be displayed when the countdown timer is done.

You can set the tickler message anytime, even after the timer has been started.

Note: you can customize this list.


Clock Display

Display the time of the day.


Exit

This allows you to exit the application.


Installation

If you have received this package in an archived form then you have probably successfully extracted at least this file.  You then use the supplied installation script(s).

If you have received this package as a demo disk perhaps from a friend, then please use the supplied installation script(s).

If you have still difficulty please contact us for free support.


Usage

If you want to start MCLOCK each time you start Windows (suggested) add a line similar to the following:

RUN=C:\BIN\MCLOCK.EXE

in your WIN.INI file in order to have MCLOCK always ready to be used part of your desktop.    Alternatively, you can create a group called STARTUP if you do not have one already and add MCLOCK to this special group.

Mode of Operation

When started MCLOCK displays the tickler clock for a period referred to as the OnScreen period, after which it hides itself away until the Chime period is reached and then the clock re-appears again.  This setting can be adjusted by the user.

If you find the popup clock obstructing an area of your current screen simply approach that area and it will jump to a different spot.

Countdown Timer with a Tickler message

You can access this feature in the main window by holding the shift-key and clicking on the popup window.


Ordering

Order Form

For quantity orders or site licenses, please contact

MICR [image] SPEC

P.O. Box 1885

Corvallis, OR 97339

PH: 503 758-4241

FAX: 503 752-6185

directly for more details and volume discounts.


Order Form

MICR [image] SPEC

P.O. Box 1885

Corvallis, OR 97339

PH: 503 758-4241

FAX: 503 752-6185

MClock	___1.4___	Task Timer for Windows 3.1, Windows NT.

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Delivery:

Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing.

Personal check orders will be held for 2 weeks for the checks to clear.

To expedite orders send a cashier's check or money order.

No credit cards are accepted at this time.

This is a special introductory pricing - subject to change.


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What is Shareware?

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Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below.  Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!)  The main difference is in the method of distribution.  The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.  For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware..

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.  And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.  Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.


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Order Form

For quantity orders or site licenses, please contact

MICR [image] SPEC

P.O. Box 1885

Corvallis, OR 97339

PH: 503 758-4241

FAX: 503 752-6185

directly for more details and volume discounts.


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