BC/Outline, version 2.0 by Millennium/3 Systems (c)Copyright 1994, 1995 Bob Clemens REQUIRES WINDOWS 3.1 and VBRUN300.DLL ===================== Contents of this file ===================== · Installation instructions · What's new in version 2.0 · What was new in version 1.5 · Registration information · Shareware concept · Support policy · Files on disk ========================= Installation instructions ========================= If installing from a hard disk, using a "bco20.exe" file downloaded from an on-line source such as CompuServe or a bulliten board... 1. Uncompress bco20.exe by running it. (If you're reading this, then presumeably you've already done this step.) 2. Move (if neccesary) the downloaded, uncompressed, files to a directory OTHER than the directory where you want the program to be installed. 3. In Program Manager, open then directory where the uncompressed downloaded files reside. Select the File/Run command and enter "setup.exe", OR double click on the file, "setup.exe". If installing from a floppy disk: from Program Manager select the File/Run command. Enter a:\setup.exe (or b:\setup.exe). See the online help for full details on program operation (accessible by using the Help command in the main menu, or pressing F1). ========================= What's new in version 2.0 ========================= 1. Now supports export to ASCII, RTF, and Windows clipboard. With RTF, items are given style names, "heading 1", "heading 2", and so so on, depending on their level of indentation. (Attached notes are given style, "Normal".) User can then define the style attributes in a word processor. 2. Improved mouse control over item moves. Can point and click at source and target items, moving any item to any location in the outline, even across hoisted views. 3. The "Read only note" is improved. It's no longer read-only (so it's been renamed the "Current-note Window"). It's editable, and it stays synchronized with a regular attached note for the same item, if open. 3. Presence or absence of an attached note is indicated by the item's icon. 4. Search on attached notes is now an option in "Find Item", as well as case sensitive searches. Upgrading from earlier versions: There is no change to the file format in version 2.0, so outlines created with earlier versions can be used "as is". =========================== What was new in version 1.5 =========================== 1. To enter text into a new item, just start typing (no need to open the item with menu or ). 2. A special "read-only note" updates its contents as you move from note to note, reflecting the contents of the current item's attached note. You open this note via "View / Show read-only note" on the menus. 3. Attached notes appear in MDI child windows, which means they stay inside BC/Outline main window. 4. Trailing balnks trimmed from items after outline is read from disk. This allows for a huge increase in maximum number of items. 5. The search function has been added to the tool bar (as a magnifying glass icon). 6. No beep during item text entry. ======================== Registration information ======================== Note that BC/Outline is a shareware program. As such, you may use it on a trial basis for thirty days. After this time, the program must be registered if it is continued to be used. The cost is $19. For a disk with the latest version add an extra $2 shipping. Upgrade: There is no additional charge for version 2.0 to registered users of earlier versions. (1) By US Mail -------------- The fee is payable to: Bob Clemens 900 Mix Ave #82 Hampden CT 06514 Be sure and specify your name, address, name of the program, and where you obtained the program when registering. Please, check or money orders in US funds drawn on US banks only. Print out orderfrm.txt for an order form. After registering you will receive a letter giving you your registration code to eliminate the registration reminder screen. (2) Registration via Compuserve ------------------------------- Type "GO SWREG" in Compuserve and specify registration ID# 2592. You will recieve a Compuserve Email giving you your registration code to eliminate the registration reminder screen, and the registration fee will be billed to your Compuserve account. Direct any comments to the above address or email to CompuServe (id 70412,1623), Internet (id 70412.1623@compuserve.com). Customer support is available to registered users and to unregistered users during their trial period. ================= Shareware concept ================= DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual. 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. DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT Users of BC/Outline must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "BC/Outline is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse- quential, which may result from the use of BC/Outline." BC/Outline is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and find that you are using BC/Outline and continue to use BC/Outline after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg- istration payment of $19 to Millennium-3 Systems. The $19 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time. Commercial users of BC/Outline must register and pay for their copies of BC/Outline within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by con- tacting Millennium-3 Systems. Anyone distributing BC/Outline for any kind of remuneration must first contact Millennium-3 Systems at the address below for authorization. You are encouraged to pass a copy of BC/Outline along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the BC/Outline system. ====================== Support policy ====================== Customer support is available to registered users and to unregistered users during their 30 day trial period, via the following: 1. US Mail. Direct your comments to the following address: Millennium/3 Systems 900 Mix Ave. #82 Hamden, CT 06514 2. Compuserve Email. ID 70412,1623. 3. Up to 30 minutes of telephone support is available during the 30 day trial period and for 90 days following registration. Call 203-287-1870. ====================== Files on Disk ====================== Files on disk: BCO.EX_ - BC/Outline program (compressed) BCO.HL_ - BC/Outline help file (compressed) CMDIALOG.VB_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed) COMMDLG.DL_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed) THREED.VB_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed) MSOUTLIN.VB_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed) MSAFINX.DL_ - Visual basic runtime file (compressed) SETUP.EXE - Installation program README.TXT - This file ORDERFRM.TXT - Order form