*** THANK YOU... *** for evaluating MiniHelp Plus v3.21. MiniHelp Plus v3.21 allows you to EASILY and QUICKLY create Windows Help files from simple, easy to learn specially formatted ASCII text files. MiniHelp Plus v3.21 is a much faster way to create Windows Help files without the pain and bother of using an RTF-capable word processor (such as Microsoft Word), and yet without sacrificing any of the functionality. MiniHelp Plus v3.21 has no restrictions and is not crippled in any way. The Windows interface for MiniHelp Plus v3.21 has been redesigned to increase the ease of use of MiniHelp Plus and to expand its capabilities. Here is what you can do: * Compile your MiniHelp Plus ASCII source file into an ASCII text file * Run the Windows Help Compiler without ever leaving Windows. * "Build & Test" your Windows Help file with the click of one button. * View the Help Compiler Error Log file either at your leisure or automatically when the Help Compiler is finished compiling your Help file. * View/edit the file MiniHelp Plus automatically generates (the RTF, HPJ, or the Header file for context sensitive Help). * View/edit virtually any graphic files in your Help file project (bitmaps, hot spot graphics, and Windows metafiles) at the click of one button. * Launch your favorite ASCII text editor with the click of one button. You can even have your current Help file project text loaded in automatically, if you so choose. * MiniHelp Plus v3.21 now sports a "status bar" to let you know what your last action was and to inform you of its current actions. * MiniHelp Plus v3.21 now has an "Always On Top" function, allowing you to make it the topmost window on your screen. * and much, much more. *** WHAT YOU WILL NEED IN ADDITION *** *** TO MINIHELP PLUS V3.21 *** First, you will need an ASCII text editor you are familiar and comfortable with. You will also need a graphics editor (such as Windows Paintbrush). Most importantly, you will need a copy of the Windows Help Compiler, if you do not already have one. This program is widely available on virtually every major online service and on a very large number of BBSs around the world, even from Microsoft themselves via the Microsoft Download BBS (206-936-6735). On America Online, download the file HCP505.ZIP to obtain the latest and most up-to-date copy of the Windows 3.1 Help Compiler. Or, you can contact me and I will send you a copy. I used to include the Help Compiler (HCP.EXE) with MiniHelp Plus but have chosen not to do so now, due to its wide spread availability and to make the download time for MiniHelp Plus shorter. *** WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE WHEN YOU REGISTER *** Registration for MiniHelp Plus v3.21 is $30. You may register by sending cash, check or money order to: Paul Arnote 1208 Randolph St. Leavenworth, KS 66048 Here is what you will receive in return: * The registration code that disables the NAG screen and removes the MiniHelp Plus v3.21 "advertisement" from the Help files it creates (don't worry, this "ad" is very unobtrusive and does not "pop up" at unsuspecting times...only if the user selects it. It's just "there"). * A FREE utility disk that contains the following: * Documented Help Macros A to Z: A special Help file that details all the DOCUMENTED Help macros and how to use them. All the macros are presented with examples of their use in MiniHelp Plus source file format so you can start using them TODAY with MiniHelp Plus v3.21. * Undocumented Help: A special Help file, also aimed towards users of MiniHelp Plus, that details all the UNDOCUMENTED Help macros available in Windows Help. Like above, all the macros are presented with examples of their use in MiniHelp Plus source file format so you can start using them TODAY with MiniHelp Plus v3.21. * MiniHelp Plus Hints & Tips: A special Help file that helps you get the most out of MiniHelp Plus by giving you special hints, tips, tricks and answering many frequently asked "How do I do this..." questions. * Microsoft Help Writer's Authoring Guide: a Help file from Microsoft that details all the particulars about writing Windows Help files. An invaluable reference and resource of information. * The Multiple Resolution Bitmap Compiler: compiles your bitmaps of different resolutions into one special graphic file so your graphics retain their intended aspect ratio when displayed on different resolution displays. * The Microsoft Hot Spot Editor: creates segmented hot spot graphics from bitmaps that allow you to jump to one topic when you select a certain area of the graphic, and to another topic when you select a different area of the graphic. * The MiniHelp Plus Reference Library: an interface that ties most all of this together, allowing you easy access to the information you need with one click of the mouse. Furthermore, the MiniHelp Plus Reference Library comes with two special Help utilities that allow you to "dissect and peek under the hood" of Windows Help files to see what makes them tick. * A special collection of bitmaps to use in your Help files. * Three special DLLs that extend the functionality of your Help files. They allow you to insert animated bullets and arrows into your Help files, display 256 color bitmaps in Windows Help (something it isn't capable of doing on its own), to print out multiple topics at one time, and much more. * Access to special MiniHelp Plus supplemental files on the BBS home of MiniHelp Plus, HOUSE OF CARDS BBS (913-592-4163). Many of these files (when available) will not be available anywhere else. Also available here are more Help DLLs to extend Help's functionality and more special Help files to assist you in the creation of your Windows Help file. See...you get a LOT for your $30 registration fee. Of course, registered users will receive preferential technical support, but unregistered users will also receive unlimited technical support. Registered users just receive faster and more thorough support. Please, consider registering your copy of MiniHelp Plus v3.21. A TON of work has gone into trying to make it the best Help writing utility out there...and all for the very low price of $30. Also, please feel free...in fact, I encourage--no, beg--you to upload the ORIGINAL zip file of MiniHelp Plus v3.21 to any online service or BBS you frequent or visit. By helping to broaden the number of distibution points for MiniHelp Plus, you can help insure that the price of future versions remains low. Thank you, Paul Arnote.