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Version 2.0 Copyright © 1994 D2 Software

Thank you for trying QuikBar!

QuikBar is a fully functional ShareWare program and we hope you find it useful!  If you do, please support the ShareWare concept and register this copy.

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Program description

QuikBar 2.0 features

What's new in 2.0

Drag and Drop viewing

Hot key support

Right click menu

Always on top

System buttons

Copying items from Program Manager

Using QuikBar

Configuring buttons

Setting program options

Getting help


Configuring buttons

Adding new buttons

Modifying buttons

Removing buttons

Arranging buttons

Button configuration dialog


Adding new buttons

Buttons can be added to QuikBar in several ways:

-	Drag and drop file(s) from File Manager on to any of the System buttons or a blank area of the QuikBar and they are added instantly.

-	Click on the Configure system button to display the button configuration dialog.  You can then manually enter the new button properties -or- copy directly from Program Manager.

-	Pressing the right mouse button over QuikBar and choosing Buttons... will also display the button configuration dialog.


Modifying buttons

You can modify QuikBar buttons in a few ways:

- 	Press the right mouse button over the button you wish to modify and choose Properties... from the right click menu.

- 	Click on the Configure system button to display the button configuration dialog.  You can then change the properties of any button.


Removing buttons

You can remove buttons from QuikBar in two ways:

-	Drag the button off of QuikBar and release.  To cancel the operation, drop the button back on itself or the system buttons.

-	Click on the Configure system button to display the button configuration dialog.  You can then delete any button.


Arranging buttons

-	To move a button to a new location, simply drag the button to the desired spot.

-	To change the shape of the QuikBar, drag the window frame until the window is the desired height and width.


Getting help

Context sensitive help can be displayed by pressing the help button or F1 from the main window.  Help for dialogs can be displayed by pressing the help button in each dialog.

D2 Software can be reached via CompuServe at 75314,105.

Or by U.S. Mail:

D2 Software

P.O. Box 141371

Grand Rapids, MI USA  49514-1371

We will be glad to answer any questions you may have and will welcome your comments and suggestions.


QuikBar 2.0 features

Program Manager DDE Support:

Buttons can be directly copied from Program Manager groups through the button configuration dialog.

Hot Key support:

You can assign a hot key sequence to any QuikBar button.  A system hot key can be assigned to locate and activate QuikBar at any time.

Drag and Drop viewing:

Files can be dropped on any button and the program will be launched to view the file.  The file drop command line is customizable through the Properties dialog of each button.

Popup help:

Pop up help windows display the buttons title.

Unlimited buttons:

The number of buttons is only limited by the amount of memory available.

System buttons:

Four system buttons have been added for easy access to On-line help, the button configuration dialog, QuikBar options, and the Run Program dialog.

Saved list of Run commands:

The Run dialog now saves the last 20 commands to be recalled instantly.

Easier sizing:

The QuikBar can be sized by dragging the window frame to any allowable shape.

Easier keyboard navigation:

Buttons now show focus, they can be navigated using the TAB keys and activated with the SPACE BAR or ENTER keys.


QuikBar options

QuikBar options can be changed by clicking on the Options system button.  The following dialog will display.

For more help, click on the desired option in the dialog box below:


Pop up tips

When checked, QuikBar will display a pop up bubble window showing the button title.  The mouse pointer must be still for about a half-second for the window to appear.


Enable hot keys

With this checked, QuikBar will respond to the hot key configured for each button.  Hot keys are set in the button properties dialog.


System hot key
QuikBar hot key

This is the key sequence that will find and activate QuikBar at any time.  Hot keys must be enabled for the system hot key to work.


Show running programs

QuikBar will attempt to show which programs are running by turning the background of the key green.  QuikBar will turn the button green if the module specified on the command line is in memory.


Confirm button deletion

With this option checked, QuikBar will prompt the user before a button is deleted either through the button configuration dialog or if a button is dragged off the QuikBar.


Confirm Windows exit

With this checked, QuikBar will display a confirmation dialog when the user selects Exit Windows from the right mouse click menu.


Button configuration dialog

The button configuration dialog is displayed when the Configure system button is pressed -or- Buttons is chosen from the right mouse click menu.

Click on an area of the dialog below for more detailed help:


Current buttons

This is a list of all current QuikBar buttons.


Add button

Click here to display the properties dialog and add a single button.


View button properties

Click here to view the properties of the currently selected button.


Delete button

Clicking here will remove the currently selected button.


Copy buttons from Program Manager

Click here to display a dialog box that allows you to select one or more buttons to add from Program Manager groups.


QuikBar System Buttons

QuikBar has four system buttons that speed access to its features:

Configure:	Displays the button configuration dialog.

Options: 	Displays the options dialog.

Help:	Displays this help file.

Run:	Displays a dialog where you can manually enter any command.


QuikBar Registration Information

This program is offered as SHAREWARE and is a fully functional copy. Use beyond a 21 day evaluation period is prohibited.  You are hereby licensed to:  use the ShareWare Version of the software for a 21 day evaluation period; make as many copies of the ShareWare version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original ShareWare version to anyone; and distribute the ShareWare version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means.

Ordering with CompuServe's Software Registration Service:

GO SWREG on CompuServe and follow the menus.  The QuikBar registration ID is 3873.

To register by mail:

Complete the following form, attach a check or money order for $10.00 US, and mail to:

D2 Software
P.O. Box 141371
Grand Rapids, Michigan   49514-1371

Payments must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank, or you can send international postal money orders in US dollars.

Registered users will receive the latest version of QuikBar on a 3 1/2 diskette along with a registration number to personalize their copy.  They will also be notified of fixes, and upgrades.

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QuikBar
QuikBar © 1994 D2 Software

QuikBar is a convenient way to locate and launch all your popular applications without having to hunt through Program Managers interface.  Its a floating button bar that features a Drag and Drop interface.

Files can be viewed by simply dropping them on a button.  Buttons can be added through Drag and Drop from File Manager, manually, or copied from your existing Program Manager groups with just a few clicks!  No need to enter the same properties twice.

Hot Key support is also built in.  All your applications are only a hotkey away.  There is also a system hotkey that will find and activate QuikBar from anywhere.

QuikBar has an Always on top option and is easy to size by simply dragging the frame to the desired shape.  Removing or re-arranging buttons is also a snap with Drag and Drop, just drag the button to a new position or off the bar to delete it.

QuikBar will also show you if a program is running by turning the button green.


Button properties

The button properties dialog can be displayed by choosing properties from the right click menu or by choosing View from the button configuration dialog.

Description:

This is the title of the button and will be displayed in the optional pop-up bubble windows.

Command line:

The full command line of  the program.

Working directory:

The desired working directory of the button.

Hot key:

A customizable hot key sequence that will activate this button when pressed anywhere.  The hot key sequence MUST contain the <CTRL> key.

File drop parameters:

These are the parameters that will be appended to the command line whenever a file is dragged and dropped on this button.  QuikBar will launch the command line with these parameters and replace any occurrence of %1 with the name of the file dropped.

Icon:

This is the icon that will display on the button.


Drag and Drop Viewing

When a file is dropped on a QuikBar button, QuikBar will launch the associated program with the custom command line parameters you set.  These parameters are set in the button properties dialog.


Right-click menu

The following menu appears when you press the right mouse button over QuikBar.  It allows you to change button properties, run commands, or exit Windows.


Always on top

You can set QuikBar to always be the topmost window by checking the Always on top menu item in the application control menu that is located in the upper left hand corner of QuikBar.


Copying Items from Program Manager

You can copy items from Program Manager groups by clicking on the Copy button in the button configuration dialog.

Choose a Program Manager group and select one or more icons from the list.

Click on the Add button to add the items to QuikBar.


Hot Key Support

New in version 2.0 is Hot Key support.

QuikBar allows you to assign a hot key sequence to any button.  You can set the hot key sequence in the properties dialog.

You can define a system hot key that will activate and display QuikBar from anywhere.  The system hot key is set in the options dialog.