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Jot-It 2.0

A personal Windows notepad for recording and printing short notes and reminders in Windows fonts without using a word processor.

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Installation

Features

Operation

Notices

Developer

Registration Form

Version 2.0  Shareware
Copyright (c) 1994 Roger C. Spaeder


Installation

The Jot-It 2.0 Files

•	JOTIT.EXE - The main executable file for Jot-It

•	JOTIT.HLP - This Jot-It help file

•	JOTIT.TXT - A text file containing information and installation instructions on Jot-It

•	CMDIALOG.VBX - A required support file used by Jot-It's common dialogs

•	THREED.VBX - A required support file needed for the 3-D status bar

Installing Jot-It 2.0

•	CMDIALOG.VBX and THREED.VBX should be copied to your Windows system subdirectory.  All other files should be copied to a single directory or subdirectory reserved for Jot-It, e.g., C:\UTILS\JOTIT.

•	In addition to the above files, you must have the Visual Basic 3.0 run-time module, VBRUN300.DLL, in your Windows system subdirectory.  The VBRUN300.DLL file is available from CompuServe and most BBSs.

•	Jot-It is launched by running JOTIT.EXE.  After Jot-It is loaded, a data file named JOTIT.DAT and a configuration file named JOTIT.INI will be created in the same directory as JOTIT.EXE.


Features

Welcome to Jot-It 2.0

     Welcome to Jot-It, the personal Windows notepad with a memory.  Jot-It remembers its dimensions, font size, font type, color scheme, and other settings between sessions.  Jot-It is "always on top" with the same basic menu commands as Windows Notepad.  Unlike Notepad, Jot-It displays Windows fonts and prints them if supported by your printer.  Jot-It is ideal for "to do" lists, reminders, and short notes.

•	Jot-It's features include date stamp, cursor mode toggle, optional word wrap, locate text, undo last change, clear screen, and a status bar with font information, date, time, system resources, word wrap and cursor mode settings.

•	On exiting, Jot-It automatically saves your data in a dedicated file.  It also backs up your data at ten-minute intervals, should you need to recover it.  Jot-It stores its text in JOTIT.DAT, and timed backups are saved to JOTIT.BAK.  Maximum file length is 32K.

•	On-line help is available by pressing the F1 key or the Contents item in the Help menu.  Exiting Jot-It saves your data unless you use the Quick Exit item in the Help menu.

System Requirements

     Jot-It requires an IBM-compatible 386/486 PC running Windows 3.1 with a VGA or better color monitor, a hard disk, and a mouse.


Operation

Usage Tips for Jot-It 2.0

•	When entering text for eventual printing, always end each line by pressing the Enter or Return key instead of using the word wrap feature. The Enter and Return keys insert a "hard" carriage return into the text, which is recognized by your printer as a new line.  When printing, use a font size of 11 or 12 points for best results.

•	If you wish to exit Jot-It without saving the current text, use the Quick Exit item on the Help menu.  This is the only exit that does not save your data.  Erase your Jot-It data file with the Clear item in the File menu.  Toggle the cursor mode between insert and overstrike by pressing the Insert key or clicking the Cursor Mode item in the Edit menu.  Jot-It's status bar shows the current font and size, date, time, free system resources, cursor mode, and word wrap setting.  The Jot-It screen centers itself on loading and is always on top.

Printing with Jot-It 2.0

     Jot-It uses a generic print routine that is configured for your current font and page size.  Once configured, the settings are valid until the font is changed and a new print request is made.  Configuration occurs when you click the Print item in the File menu after changing the font size.  If supported by your printer, Jot-It prints using your Windows fonts.  Your printer's default margins are always used for output.  When printing is sent through Windows Print Manager, configuration is almost instantaneous.

Customizing Jot-It 2.0

     Personalize Jot-It by selecting a font and color scheme with pizzazz and keep the program on your desktop as an icon!  Jot-It looks great with casual or cursive Windows true type fonts.  Get started with Jot-It by using the Settings menu to select a color scheme and a font to suit your preference.


Notices

Copyright

     Jot-It 2.0 was written with Microsoft's Visual Basic 3.0 Professional development system.

•	Copyright (c) 1994 Roger C. Spaeder, All Rights Reserved

License Rights

•	The unregistered and registered versions of this software are licensed to you "as is" by the developer.  The unregistered version grants you a limited license to use the shareware briefly for evaluation only.  If you use the program for a longer period or for another purpose, your limited license is void and you must register.  All rights and liabilities surrounding this software are governed by the laws of the State of Virginia.

•	Registration grants you a single-user license for the program.  By electing to register, you agree to comply with the terms of  this license and you warrant that, to the best of your knowledge, the program operates properly on your computer configuration. The registered version license grants you the right to use one copy of this software on a single computer.  You may not copy the software or provide a copy to another person under any circumstances, except that you may archive a personal copy of either version and /or distribute copies of the shareware version to other persons and BBS services without charge.

•	Licensor disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, with respect to the software.

•	Licensor's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be , at licensor's option, either (a) return of the price paid for the registered version or (b) replacement of the software that does not meet licensor's limited warranty and is returned to licensor with evidence of purchase within 60 days.

•	In no event will licensor be liable for damages, including any loss of profits, lost savings, lost time, replacement costs, technical assistance, computer hardware or software damage, personal injury, or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use this software.


Developer

Jot-It 2.0

•	Developed by Roger C. Spaeder

•	CompuServe No. 73670,3161

•	7624 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia 22102

•	Copyright (c) 1994 Roger C. Spaeder

Comments and Suggestions

Jot-It 2.0 is shareware.  Registered users with suggestions for improvements, questions, or bug reports  should contact the developer by mail or CompuServe at the addresses above.


Registration Form

Jot-It 2.0 Registration

     To print this form, click on this help window's Print button. You may also hit Alt-F, P for printing.  You can skip printing and write the requested information on paper if you wish.

YOUR NAME _______________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE & ZIP ___________________________________________________

DATE _____________________________________________________________

     Make your check or money order for $7.50 payable to Roger C. Spaeder and mail to:

                                                   Roger C. Spaeder
                                                   7624 Georgetown Pike
                                                   McLean, Virginia 22102
                                                   Attn:  Shareware Order

     If you would like to be notified of your registration code by CompuServe ( at no extra
charge) as well as by U. S. Mail, please provide your CompuServe information below:

COMPUSERVE NAME ________________________________________________

COMPUSERVE ADDRESS ____________________________________________

     Your registration code will appear on the line below when this form is processed and returned to you by mail.  Your last name and this registration code are input to Jot-It in response to prompts you receive when you click on the Registration Code item in the Jot-It Help menu.

JOT-IT REGISTRATION CODE __________________________________________