README.TXT file               Release 2.1                       7/1/94

                             DAZzle PLus

Introduction

Welcome to DAZzle PLus!  Please take a few minutes to read this file 
and also read the Users Guide for an introduction to the basics of the 
program. You can obtain many more details by accessing the on-line Help 
in the program.


Necessary Equipment

DAZzle PLus requires a computer with a hard disk running Windows 3.1
or higher, a VGA or SVGA Montior, 2Meg of hard disk space, and a Hayes 
compatible modem for Dial-A-ZIP.  


Installing DAZzle PLus

To get DAZzle PLus up and running, run the installation program as follows:

1. Insert the DAZzle diskette into drive A: or B:.
2. Start Windows, then choose File|Run.
3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE (or B:\SETUP.EXE. if you use drive B:).
4. Enter your name, address and serial number in the Installation
   dialog box.  Your serial number is the seven digit number printed
   on the installation diskette.
5. If you are upgrading or re-installing DAZzle, note that the installation
   procedure will upgrade the program only. None of your layouts,
   preferences or settings will be changed.


Most Common DAZzle Trouble Spots


1.  Dial-A-ZIP does not work.

    Their is a new expanded troubleshooting section in the on-line
    help to work with Dial-A-ZIP problems.  Please go through those
    steps to solve your problem.

2.  The Envelope/Label/Flyer doesn't print properly.

    First, not all printers are created equal, some print envelopes and
    labels better than others, reguardless of the software used.  Generally,
    laser printers perform best, followed by ink jet and then dot matrix.

    With all printers, make sure you select the proper paper feed options
    in the File|Printer Setup.  Select the correct tray, orientation and
    also the location for envelopes.  You can use the two offset values
    to accurately adjust the printing location on the mail piece.  For the 
    fastest results, use the simplest envelope design, the more
    fonts, text messages and graphics used the slower the print speed.
    The DAZzle On-line help has very extensive instructions for envelope and
    label feeding for many common printers.

3.  Importing address from other applications

    Use either the clipboard (copy and pasting) or use DAZzle's DDE capability
    if your other application supports DDE.  Please check the on-line help for
    details on these features.



DAZzle Files:

In the DAZzle directory:

BWCC.DLL        Borland Custom Classes dialog - REQUIRED
COUNTRY.DAT     List of Countries for address matching
DAZZLE.DOT      Microsoft Word for Windows Document with DAZzle macros
DAZZLE.SMM      Lotus Ami ProDocument DAZzle macros
DAZZLE.EXE      DAZzle program file - REQUIRED
DAZZLE.HLP      DAZzle Help File
EXPRESS.DAT     Current Express Mail rates
FOURTH.DAT      Current Fourth Class mail Rates
LABELS.INI      Label settings for each label media option
LIST.INI        List settings for DAZzle Plus and Designer
PRIORITY.DAT    Current Priority Class mail rates
LICENSE.DAT     License information (DAZzle LAN only)
README.TXT      This file
STAMPS.DAT      List of Rubber Stamp Messags used (ASCII format)
ZONE.DAT        Zone Chart data 
*.LYT           Sample DAZzle Layout files
*.TIF           Sample TIFF graphic files (clipart)
*.WCM           WordPerfect for Windows macro files

NEW for version 2.1:
DAZDBF.DLL      Codebase DLL to read/write to dBase Files
ZIPSTATS.DAT    List of current ZIP-Stations for Modem Setup
*.PCX           Sample graphic files from Media Graphics (clipart)

In the user's Windows directory:

DAZZLE.INI      DAZzle settings (printer settings, window size, etc.)

In the user's Windows\System directory:
NEW for version 2.1:
CTL3DV2.DLL     Microsoft 3-D Look DLL - gives DAZzle it's 3-D Look
CPALLETE.DLL    Blaise's DLL that provides some custom controls


Need More Help?

Please check the on-line help in DAZzle for details on the many ways to
contact Envelope Manager Software for Technical Support.


Version 2.1 Changes

New Features:

 DAZzle’s look has been changed to conform to the Microsoft 3-D look.  
  This will allow an easier migration to Windows 4.0 (Chicago) when it 
  is released later this year(?).
 New spin controls have been added to all numeric fields to allow 
  updating of fields using just the mouse.
 New meter bars have been added to show the percent complete of print 
  jobs, ZONE chart downloads, and loading of graphic images.
 All fields that require entry of a number in inches is now automatically 
  formatted to include the (") symbol.
 A ruler option has been added to allow easier design of envelopes that 
  require accurate location of the items.
 A status bar has been added to display the current media selected and 
  the current printer and feed options.
 DAZzle can be set to start minimized (using the standard MS Windows 
  Properties option for the DAZzle icon).
 The Preferences have been enhanced with a tabbed dialog box and now 
  includes the following options:
 DAZzle can now pop-up before printing when using DDE (e.g. with Word, 
  WordPerfect)
 A grid can be displayed on the envelope (at a user specified spacing) 
  and also a snap to option has been added to make alignment of multiple 
  objects easier.
 The user can specify default directories for both layouts and graphic 
  files (other than the DAZzle program directory).
 The ruler may be turned on or off.
 The status bar may be turned on or off.
 A "placeholder" can be displayed instead of the graphic to speed the 
  re-draw when using large graphics.  Graphics will still be printed when 
  this option is used.
 Blank lines can be removed or retained with a new preference option.
 The starting label on a sheet of labels can now be selected (both the 
  row and column).  Select File|Print to see the options - only available 
  with sheet label layouts.
 A range of addresses can be printed when printing lists.  Enter the 
  "number" of the address in the file, e.g. 2 to 12.  Handy for reprinting 
  parts of lists or testing a list.  Available on the Print Options dialog 
  when printing a list.
 A list of the for most recently used layouts is at the bottom of the File 
  Menu for easy switching between layouts.
 Addresses can now be centered vertically, on the fly.  When lists are 
  printed each address will be centered in the same position. This option 
  is also handy when using the same layout and changing addresses.  This 
  option is on the Main Address dialog.
 The spacing of the POSTNET bra code can now be changed from DAZzle 
  standard spacing to "narrow" spacing.  When using the narrow option the 
  DP Bar code will fit on the Avery 3x10 sheet labels.  WARNING: the narrow 
  spacing bar code has yet to be tested by USPS.  This option is available on 
  the Bar Code Options Dialog.
 More label formats are now supported: Avery’s new 1 column labels.  
  Available on the Media Dialog box.
 Postcards (3 different formats) are now supported as a label format - 
  NOTE: postcards could be printed with 2.0 using the user-defined label 
  settings.  Available on the Media Dialog box.
 A new option for skipping the "perforation" in labels has been added in 
  the Label Setup dialog.  This is very useful with the new Avery one 
  column labels.
 International Envelope Sizes are now supported. Available on the Media 
  Dialog box.
 DAZzle can now print the International POSTNET bar codes for foreign 
  countries.  Also, if the country is USA or United States of America, DAZzle 
  will still print the POSTNET bar code for the address.  Earlier versions 
  would not print the bar code when the country was entered.  Available on 
  the Bar Code Option Dialog box.
 DAZzle Plus can now read dBase files.  DAZzle will list each of the fields 
  in the dBase file and allow the mapping just like comma-delimited files.  
  dBase files work very well for field based databases - fast and easy to 
  update.
 DAZzle Plus can now read MS Windows CardFile files.  The CardFile setup 
  is very simple, just select the file and DAZzle will read the addresses.  
  NOTE: DAZzle has two limitations with the CardFile format: 1) DAZzle only 
  reads CardFile 3.0 format (not 3.1).  Any CardFile that is in the 3.1 format 
  can be saved to the 3.o format (however some data may be lost!).  2) DAZzle 
  can only handle cardfiles where the address is the only data in the cards 
  (phone numbers, notes, etc. won’t work).
 DAZzle Plus can now read addresses from the clipboard.  Two new menu 
  options: File|Print List from Clipboard and Dial-A-ZIP|List from Clipboard 
  support this new option.  The addresses must be in the Word Processing 
  Text format when copied to the clipboard.  This is one of the easiest ways 
  to print addresses from another application because a file does not have 
  to be created.  Just highlight the list, pick copy and then fire up DAZzle 
  to print or run Dial-A-ZIP.  This feature will be used extensively with 
  the DDE interface to other Windows applications.
 Added USPS AMS CD-ROM support (CD-ROM purchased separately)
 Added interface to Act! and 1stAct! from Symantec.  DAZzle can read and 
  write to/from Act! 

Changed Features:
 All label formats are now available in DAZzle (not just DAZzle Plus and 
  Designer). This allows for printing copies of one address on sheets of 
  labels.
 The Modem Setup and Advanced options dialogs have been combined into one 
  dialog.  The Test port button has been removed.  DAZzle now supports baud 
  rates up to 38,400.
 The Modem Setup Dialog box now includes a drop down list of ZIP Stations.  
  When a different ZIP station is select, the Dial command is automatically 
  updated to the new phone number.
 The Mechanical Artwork printing option now prints "centering" marks and 
  also text describing the format of the mailpiece.
 DAZzle no longer supports EGA monitors.
 DAZzle no longer supports Penalty Mail for USPS.
 Enhanced DDE support.  Any DAZzle menu command can now be issued from any 
  DDE client (e.g. MS Word, Packrat, etc.).  See DAZzle Help for details.
 International Business Replay Mail has a smaller Postage box and narrower 
  lines to make it easier to fit all the required text.
 Changed List printing and Dial-a-ZIP for lists to have sub-menus for 
  different methods: File, Clipboard and Act!

Problems Fixed:
 DAZzle now correctly sets the width of the paper when printing on dot 
  matrix printers with Cheshire labels.
 DAZzle will no longer GPF if the user has never selected a paper size or 
  paper feed option in the Printer Setup box.
 The communication interface has been overhauled to eliminate problems 
  on Dial-A-ZIP with high speed modems.
 DAZzle Plus can now read comma delimited files that use a combination of 
  quotes and no quotes.


Version 2.1a Changes

 Changed CASS report to reflect latest CASS certification dated 7/18/94.
 Corrected error in the updating of addresses during Dial-A-ZIP.  If the 
  user had turned OFF address standardization and the state names in the
  address list were spelled out (not two letters) the city name would be
  corrupted.
 The on-line help includes two changes.  First, the DDE section was corrected
  to properly show the syntax for the DDECommand option.  NOTE: the user's 
  manual is wrong!  Second, a new section was added for help with customizing 
  Act! with DAZzle. 
 The display and printing of the permit boxes for permit class mail was 
  changed so that the permit is on the last line (rather than the City, State).



Version 2.1b Changes

 For CD-ROM support, the CASS date is now correctly reported from the CD-ROM
  rather than the system date.
 For lists, DAZzle Plus automatically detects dBase and Cardfile lists to 
  prevent the user from selected the wrong file type.  There was also a change 
  to prevent a GPF if the user still selects the wrong file type for DBF files.
 The saving of data for lists was changed when addresses are NOT standardized.
  DAZzle will not update any fields other than the Return code, ZIP Code, 
  Delivery point and Carrier route when not standardizing addresses
 The standardization routine had some errors when processing only two line 
  addresses.  These error have been corrected.
 Act! Interface in DAZzle Plus has the following changes:
   Single address Dial-A-ZIP now return the address to Act!
   An error updating the contact name when it is blank has been fixed
   DAZzle now supports Act!'s first name/last name switching mode.  If the 
    name is separated by commas the names will be reversed when printing.
   A new Act! preferences section has been added to allow the user to 
    configure the Act! field mapping.
 A new option for labels has been added to show labels with "rounded" corners.
  This option is on the Label Setup Dialog.
 Paper Direct Label sizes have been added to the list of labels
 The error handling during Dial-A-ZIP has been beefed up to prevent erroneous
  error reports.
 The printing modes have been changed to allow printing items "on top" of one 
  another.  A graphic can be printed in the Main Address block with no loss of
  the image.

