                         ** TexED v1.00 **
                 32Bit Text Editor for Win95/98/NT

                RaTZo - Tarantula Software (c) 1998
            http://www.ratzo.force9.co.uk/tarantula.htm


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WHAT IS TEXED?
  TexED is a fully featured Text Editor for Windows 95/98/NT,
  incorperating many features of expensive Text Editors
  and lots of new features of it's own.

WHAT DOES IT REQUIRE TO WORK?
  A PC with 80486 or greater + Win95/98/NT
  VB5 Runtimes + Additional OCX controls (installed with setup)
  A High Color (16-Bit) Display or greater is recommended
  
MAIN FEATURES
  - Unlimited filesize
  - Open multiple files using tabbed interface
  - Configurable QuickLoad feature
  - Insert Special ASCII & HTML Characters
  - Insert HTML Colour values
  - AutoSave files (adjustable duration)
  - Text Encoding and Encryption
  - Case Change (upper/lower/capitalize)
  - Change Text to crazy NetFreak Format
  - File Renaming & Deleting
  - WordCount and file statistics
  - Typing speed test
  - Insert Date/Time (various formats)
  - Find & Replace functions
  - Goto Start/End/Line/Percentage
  - Window Wrapping
  - Configurable Colours & Fonts
  - Dialog file filters
  - Option to backup files
  - File Extension associations
  - Fully Customizable
  

HOW MUCH IS IT?
  TexED is Shareware. The current Registration fee for
  this program is only 5 UK pounds! (or foreign equivelent)
  This is very cheap when compared to similar Text Editors.

INSTALL
  Installing TexED is easy! simply run the Setup.exe program
  and this will install the program and all the required VB5
  components on to your computer, then click the TexED Icon!

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EXPLANATION OF FEATURES

FILE MENU
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  NEW -> Creates a new document tab called Untitled#.txt
  OPEN -> Loads a text file to view or alter
  OPEN RECENT -> When enabled, allows you to open a recent file
  CLOSE -> Closes the currently selected document
  CLOSE ALL -> Closes all the currently opened documents
  SAVE -> Saves the current text file, prompted if Untitled
  SAVE AS -> Allows you to save the current file with any name
  SAVE ALL -> Saves all the currently opened documents
  RENAME -> Lets you change the current filename
  DELETE -> Delete's the currently selected file from disk
  PRINT -> Prints the currently selected document
  SAVE AND EXIT -> Saves the currently selected document and exits
  EXIT -> Exits program, prompted if modified files are unsaved

EDIT MENU
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  UNDO -> Reverses the last text action
  CUT -> Cuts the selected text into the clipboard
  COPY -> Copies the selected text into the clipboard
  PASTE -> Pastes text from the clipboard into the document
  DELETE -> Deletes the selected text
  EMPTY CLIPBOARD -> Empties the clipboard and free's memory
  SELECT ALL -> Select and highlight all the text in the document
  DATE/TIME -> Insert current Date and Time into the document
  CHANGE TEXT
    Capitalize -> Capitalize's the text
    Uppercase -> Changes the text into uppercase characters
    Lowercase -> Changes the text into lowercase characters
    NetFreak -> Changes the text into Crazy Internet characters
    Encode -> Encode's the text for secrecy (for emailing etc..)
    Decode -> Decode's the previously Encoded text
    Encrypt -> Encrypt's the text with a password
    Decrypt -> Decrypt's the text. Encryption password is required
  WINDOW WRAP -> Wraps the document to the current window size

SEARCH MENU
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  FIND -> Searches for a specified text string within the document
  FIND NEXT -> Repeat the search from the current position
  REPLACE -> Searches for a string and replaces with another string
  REPLACE NEXT -> Repeat the replace from the current position
  GOTO SOF -> Goto the start of the document
  GOTO EOF -> Goto the end of the document
  GOTO LINE -> Goto a specific line number (1-X) or percentage
  QUICKLOAD -> Allows you to quickly load the files of your choice
    Edit -> Change the files used by the QuickLoad feature
  INSERT SPECIAL
    ASCII Character -> Inserts uncommon ASCII characters
    HTML Character -> Inserts code for special HTML characters
    HTML Colour -> Choose a colour and return the HTML value
  AUTOSAVE -> If enabled, this will save your document automatically
  SPEED TEST -> Calculates your Average Typing Speed in Words/Min
  RETURN ASCII -> Returns the ASCII Value of the selected character
  WORDCOUNT -> Counts the words in the document and shows statistics
  ASSOCIATIONS -> Allows you to Associate a File Extension to TexED
  OPTIONS -> Customize TexED (See below for Explanation of Options)

HELP MENU
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  REGISTER -> Allows you to enter your TexED registration code
  ABOUT -> Displays program/version information and homepage URL



EXPLANATION OF OPTIONS

  TEXT COLOUR -> Changes the colour of the current Text/Font
  BACK COLOUR -> Changes the colour of the Background
  BACK PRESETS -> Click here for some Preset Background colours
  DATE/TIME FORMAT -> Changes the format for the Date/Time insert
  FONT -> Changes the current Text Font and Size
  AUTOSAVE -> Specify a time duration for AutoSave in minutes
  TAB SIZE -> Change the number of spaces used for Tab
  DEFAULT OPEN PATH -> Choose a default path for the Open dialog
  DISPLAY TOOLBAR -> Displays toolbar icons when enabled
  DISPLAY STATUSBAR -> Displays statusbar when enabled
  SAVE WINDOW POSITION ON EXIT -> Remember window position and size
  SAVE BACKUP COPIES -> Save backup copies as *.bak when saving
  ENABLE OPEN RECENT LIST -> Allows you to access 9 recent files
  EMPTY CLIPBOARD ON EXIT -> Clear clipboard when exiting TexED
  WRAP AT STARTUP -> Allow wrapping as the startup default
  WIPE FILES ON DELETE -> Delete wipes the file, cannot salvage

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REGISTRATION

  To Register your copy of TexED send the registration fee to
  me at the address below. Please make all cheques/postal orders
  payable to J.A.Ramsden. I will not be held responsible for
  money lost in the post, and the registration code will only be
  issued when the fee is received. Please enclose your email
  address for a fast response if you have one, and avoid sending
  foreign coins if possible.

  When you Register TexED you will receive (via post or email)
  your own personal registration code. When you have registered
  TexED, the annoying nag screen will dissapear. Please do not
  distribute the TexED registration codes.

  Current Registration Fee:  Only 5 UK Pounds!!!
                             ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  Here are some foreign conversions of the current fee:

  AUSTRALIA = $12     BELGIUM = 300 Fr    CANADA = $12
  DENMARK = 55 Kr     FRANCE = 50 Fr      GERMANY = 15 DM
  GREECE = 2500 Dra   HONGKONG = $65      ITALY = 14500 Lir
  JAPAN = 1000 Yen    NEW ZEALAND = $14   NORWAY = 60 Kr
  SPAIN = 1200 Pta    SWEDEN = 60 Kr      USA = $8

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         Author: James Ramsden

           Mail: 9 Brogden View.
                 Barnoldswick,
                 Lancs. BB18 5LH.
                 England, UK.

 TexED Homepage: http://www.ratzo.force9.co.uk/tarantula.htm

         E-Mail: texed@ratzo.force9.net

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LICENSE
  You as the end user have the right to use the program on as
  many computers as you wish as well as distribute as many copies
  to friends as you wish. This may also be included in a software
  CD bundle provided that I at least recieve a copy of the CD.
  Under no circumstance shall you charge for the distribution of
  this software unless it is contained on a CD that costs money
  for the CD itself rather than the software it contains. (Such
  as Windows95.com's Shareware CD collection)

  TexED is Shareware. If you wish to use the program frequently
  then please Register and support future developments.


DISCLAIMER
  The information and code provided is provided 'as is' without 
  warranty of any kind, either express or implied. In no event 
  shall James Ramsden be liable for any damages whatsoever
  including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss
  of business profits or special damages, even if the author
  has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM UNLESS YOU FULLY AGREE WITH THIS DISCLAIMER
