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Installation
UtilityBar v1.30

Installation

The Install Program takes care of the file expansion, moving needed files into your '\Windows\System\' directory and creating Program Icons. Install will make sure no other Visual Basics Applications are running and create or test your directory choice for the Program Files. When expanding the Files, Install will not overwrite newer Files.

Once your System has been checked for other VB Applications, Windows v3.1 or later and the existence of a File Sharing Utility, you will be prompted to accept or enter a directory for your Program Files. You now have three choices; use the default directory,  enter a new path or use 'Browse' to select an existing directory. Either choice will be checked to ensure the path is valid.

Install will then expand and copy all the Files to their respective locations. Once the file copy is over Install will create Program Icons for you.

Path Text box - Enter your full path and/or File Name here, and press 'Continue'. Install will check your path and/or File Name.

'Browse' Button - This form can be used to select a directory path. [File List  disabled] Some Application need to know where certain files are located, in that case this form can be use to select those files. [File List enabled]

Status Window - The window in the top right hand corner, displays Status of the Install procedures.

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Registration
UtilityBar v1.30

Registration

Each time your Application starts you will be prompted to register.

Registration is simple, and there are two ways to do this:

SWREG - Those of you using Compuserve can use 'Swreg' to register on line, the amount will be charged to your CIS account.

MAIL - All others will have to write a check and mail it to me, I know it's a bother but I have to make a living somehow. Use the Registration Program to print the Order Form.

About...Shareware

With Shareware you get to use it for a limited time, without spending a penny.  You are able to use the software on your own system(s), in your own special work environment, with no sales people looking over your shoulder.  If you decide not to continue using it, you throw it away and forget all about it.  No paperwork, phone calls, or correspondence to waste your valuable time.  If you do continue using it, then -and only then - do you pay for it.

Shareware is a distribution method, NOT a type of software. Shareware is produced by accomplished programmers, just like retail software. As a software user, you benefit because you get to use the software to determine whether it meets your needs before you pay for it, and authors benefit because they are able to get their products into your hands without the hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses it takes to launch a traditional retail software product.

Please show your support for Shareware by registering those programs you actually use and by passing them on to others.

Fred Schetterer/FreDsterWare CoputerTools Ltd


Content
UtilityBar v1.30

Content:

Installation

Registration

Technical Support

Application:

The Bar...

AutoDialer...

Backups...

Launching Applications...

Alarm...

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Technical Support
UtilityBar v1.30

Technical Support...

I try to minimize all problems with all my Programs but with so many different systems and configurations you may run in to some problems  First check the Troubleshooting and FAQ section. If you still need assistance then don't hesitate to use E-Mail for your Questions.

to:

Fred Schetterer

Compuserve	73303,3532

InterNet  	fredster@unix.infoserve.net

or:

FreDsterWare , #304 - 1914 Robson St. , Vancouver , BC ,  V6G 1E8,  Canada

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Troubleshooting and FAQ
UtilityBar v1.30

Troubleshooting and FAQ

How can I change the icon on the launcher button

- first select the Application that contains the icon you want to use, then select it. While your selected icon stays in the enlarged picture box, choose another Exe file, add the Title and press add.

How do I turn the Alarm Clock off

- simple set your time to 00.00

MsComm.vbx out of date

- The MsComm.vbx that came with v1.30 is the latest available, if you still get this message when trying to run UtilityBar the their might have been a problem with overwriting the old file during Installation. This sometimes happens while another Application is using the file. Simply move the old vbx to a different directory and reinstall UtilityBar.

Can't find VbRun300.dll

- make sure you have this DLL in your '\Windows\System\' directory. It is available from several BBS's and Forums.

Help File - we spend hours writing these Help Files, please read them carefully...

Fred Schetterer/FreDsterWare CoputerTools Ltd


utility
UtilityBar v1.30

The Bar...

Pressing 'F1' while the Bar is active will display this Help File.

Clicking the right mouse button while over the Bar will show a menu.

UtilityBar is always visible, and sits either on top of the caption bar or along the bottom of the screen. The center of the bar displays the currently activated applications name, or when launching a program the entered title for that program.

The 'Exit' button will exit windows as selected in the Setup Form available by clicking the '?' button.

You can double click the center of the bar to close UtilityBar.

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Scan.Now
UtilityBar v1.30

Scan or Backup Now...

'Update' - performs the action and logs the date...

'Skip this Time' - logs the date but does not perform the action...

Alarm Clock- press to set the time interval...

Note Pad- press to see the previously logged entries...

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Timeinterval
Interval...

The Combo List allows you to select a Time Interval for your Scans or Backups...

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Setupform
UtilityBar v1.30

The Info-Form...

At the bottom of this form there is a small mouse sensitive help panel, this will help you with changing information. Here you can set your Backup and Scan Options, the type of Time or Date display, Windows Exit Options, select the Alarm Time,choose the ComPort your using for your Modem, as well as the 'About...' Form.

ComPort selection - click the box and select the port your Modem is using...

Time display - select one of the three formats shown...

Alarm Time - enter your alarm time and select am/pm...

Exit selection - choose one of the three selections for exiting Windows...

Scan setup - click the button, choose a time interval and  'Update' or 'Skip this Time' ....

User Define Backup	 - click the right mouse button to select a backup file and choose your time interval...

About... - shows the About Form...

Cancel - cancels all actions...

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Log
The Log List...

The list displays all previous backups...

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Setup your Programs
UtilityBar v1.30

Setup your Programs...

Simply select your Exe File using the File list. Available icons will be displayed below, click one to select. Add a Title for the Application, which will be displayed in the center of the UtilityBar, and a parameter switch if needed.

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AutoDial..
UtilityBar v1.30

AutoDial..

The Auto dialer allows you to keep important phone numbers close, without the need of running another application. It allows entries to 'White' or 'Yellow' Pages and can display Names starting with selected Letters.

'Yellow Pages' - switches to 'Yellow Pages'...

'White Pages' - switches to 'White Pages'...

'Add New' - adds a new entry to the dialer...

'Delete' - deletes a selected entry from the dialer...

'Edit' - edits the selected entry...

List to the right - Lists your entries...

Scroll underneath - moves your selection...

Pressing a the 'Home', 'Work', 'Car' or 'Fax' button will start the Auto dialer...

Fred Schetterer/FreDsterWare CoputerTools Ltd


Insert/Edit Addresses
Insert/Edit Addresses...

Simply enter your address in the appropriate boxes and select 'Yellow' or 'White' pages...

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TallkForm
Talk...

The text area will display your selected phone number, you can highlight and edit the number as necessary. Press 'Dial' to start dialing and 'Talk' after you pick up the phone.

Fred Schetterer/FreDsterWare CoputerTools Ltd


Snooze
Snooze ?

Press 'Snooze' for an extra 5 minutes, 'Thanks' to accept...

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barupdown
Up/Down Arrows...

Use these arrows to change UtilityBar's location....

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launcher
IconBar...

Displays or Hides the IconBar...

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icons
Launcher Icons...

A mouse click         	- launches the selected application...

A right mouse click	- displays a menu..

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preset
Preset Buttons...

Preset, launching Calculator, Write, Notepad, DOS, File Manager and AutoDialer...

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mem
Memory Display...

Displays Free memory resources, includes virtual memory...

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Menu

This menu is displayed when clicking the right mouse button.

"Setup"-  displays the Setup Form

"Icons" -  activated while over the launcher icons

     This will Add or Edit the button your mouse was

      on when you clicked the right button.

"Add item"-  installs a new icon for launching

"Edit item"-  changes the settings of an already installed icon

"Help"-  displays this Help File

"Exit" -  exits UtilityBar

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