WinNAV TM FlashPoint Windows Navigator for Microsoft Windows 3.0 Release 3.00.61 [5/31/91] ***** NON-REGISTERED COPIES ARE FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY ***** Warning: Remove all non-registered copies of this software and documentation from your system, and discontinue using same, upon expiration of the thirty (30) day evaluation period. Copyright (c) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Richard S. Patterson FlashPoint Development P.O. Box 270492 Houston, TX 77277 (713) 660-7240 All Rights Reserved. U.S. Government Restricted and Limited Rights. For registration, licensing and distribution information consult the accompanying documentation or write the author at the above address. WinNAV - OFFICIAL RELEASE 3.00.61 --------------------------------- This is the official release of WinNAV, FlashPoint's Windows Navigator, version 3.00.61. All existing beta copies, distributed in the files NAV06A.EXE, NAV06B.EXE and NAV06C.EXE, should be destroyed. NEW FEATURES ------------ This release introduces a new 3-D/graphics format and interface similar to PC-Tools/Shell, a batch print utility, utilities to view files within archives (double click left mouse or press return key on selected file in archive directory when Quick View window active), full support for the ARC, PKARC, LHARC, LHA and PKZIP DOS utilities as well as SCAN and CVT, popup track menus (click right mouse button on list or view windows), 36 user defined function keys, the initial MS Windows online help system, internal copy functions which will create directories if they don't already exist, add/make directory function, global searches by file date and size, drive and directory statistics, and much more. WARNING TO CURRENT WINNAV USERS ------------------------------- Release 0.61 of WinNAV adopts a new format for the [Run Buttons] section of the WINNAV.INI file. Therefore, you must reinstall any custom Run buttons -- the good news is that they can now be installed directly from the "Action:Run Task" dialog panel. This was required as a result of 0.61 implementation of 36 user defined function key combinations. The first 12 keys (the F1-F12, Shift+Alt combinations) invoke the same applications as appear in both the Run Task dialog panel and the popup "User" menu; these are identified in the [Run Buttons] section of the sample WINNAV.INI file by the LB1-LB12 keywords. The remaining 24 user defined function key combinations are invoked by the Control+Alt+Function Keys (LB13-LB24), and the Shift+Control+ Alt+Function Keys (LB25-LB36). These are also setup using the "Action:Run Task" dialog Panel. SHAREWARE DISK VENDORS AND BBS SYSOPS (READ WINNAVB.TXT) -------------------------------------------------------- Shareware disk vendors, BBS Sysops and other non-individual distributors must read the file WINNAVB.TXT, for instructions and restrictions on distribution of non-registered copies of WinNAV. QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------ New users should simply copy the following files to their main Windows directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS): WINNAV.EXE The WinNAV application WINQPRT.EXE The WinNAV print module WINNAV.HLP A WinNAV Windows help file WNLIST.EXE A DOS text file view/list utility used by WinNAV for viewing extracted archive files (after selecting same from the Quick View directory list) WNVARC.COM A utility to extract and load a file within an ARC formatted archive, for viewing. Supports/requires ARC.EXE. WNVPKA.COM A utility to extract and load a file within an ARC formatted archive, for viewing. Supports/requires PKXARC.COM. WNVLZH.COM A utility to extract and load a file within a LZH formatted archive, for viewing. Supports/requires LHARC.EXE, or LHA.EXE (renamed to LHARC.EXE). WNVZIP.COM A utility to extract and load a file within a ZIP formatted archive, for viewing. Supports/requires PKUNZIP.EXE. ARC2EXE.COM Utilities used to convert ARC and PKARC PKA2EXE.COM archive files to self extracting *.EXE files -- requires the appropriate DOS utilities distributed with ARC or PKARC WINNAV.INI A sample WinNAV configuration file, containing additional information on configuring WinNAV for your own use. Current users should NOT copy the WINNAV.INI sample file over their existing WINNAV.INI file, or they will destroy any existing custom configuration information. In addition, the following third-party shareware applications should be located in a subdirectory that is identified in your DOS "PATH=" statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file: PKZIP.EXE These are used for ZIP archive functions, PKUNZIP.EXE and are included in the PKWare ZIP2EXE.EXE distribution archive. PKZIPFIX.EXE ARC.EXE These may be used for ARC archive, and MKSARC.EXE included in the SEA ARC distribution archive. PKARC.COM These may be used for ARC archive, and PKXARC.COM included in the PKWare PKARC distribution PKSFX.PGM archive. LHARC.EXE This is used for LZH archive functions, and is included in the LHARC distribution archive. SCAN.EXE This is used for the virus scan functions, and is included in McAfee's Virus Scan distribution archive. CVT.COM These are used by the convert archive CVT?????.??? format functions, and are included in Starling's CVT-22 distribution archive. These third-party shareware applications, and utilities may be downloaded from most local bulletin board systems (BBS), CompuServe and GEnie. ORDERING AND REGISTERING WinNAV AND USER DOCUMENTATION ------------------------------------------------------ The documentation required to order, register or use WinNAV, release 0.61, together with the current pricing information, is included in the following files: WINNAV.TXT The main text of the WinNAV Users' Guide WINNAVA.TXT General comments. (Users' Guide, Appendix A) WINNAVB.TXT Information on distirbution of copies of WinNAV. (Users' Guide, Appendix B) WINNAVC.TXT Information containing all current fees and charges, including multicopy discounts and site license costs. Additional information, on how to register and order copies of WinNAV, including how to order by mail, make payment payable to and credit card orders, license agreements and warranties, that must be read before ordering or using WinNAV. (Users' Guide, Appendix C) WINNAVD.TXT Order forms. (Users' Guide, Appendix D) WINNAVE.TXT Information on various third-party shareware applications that are directly supported by or that may be used with WinNAV. (Users' Guide, Appendix E) WINNAVF.TXT General acknowledgements. (Users' Guide, Appendix F) TYPEDOCS.BAT A batch file that uses the DOS "copy" command to output the pre-formated WinNAV user documents to the print device. Note, the prices quoted are for the current version of WinNAV (release 0.61), and are subject to change without notice. COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS AND BUG REPORTS ------------------------------------- Please report all discovered bugs, either in writing or via CompuServe E-Mail, so that we may make every attempt to correct same prior to the next official release of WinNAV. As always, comments and suggestions are also welcomed and encouraged. Send regular mail or E-Mail reports to: Richard S. Patterson FlashPoint Development P. O. Box 270492 Houston, Texas 77277 Compuserve Mail No. 70771,1336 Please do not report same by telephone.