XTree for Windows Version 1.5 README File
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CONTENTS

    Product Overview
    Installation
        Before You Start Setup
        Starting Setup
        Setup Options
        Setup Process
        Setup Error Messages
    Uninstalling XTree for Windows
        How to Uninstall the XTree File Manager
        How to Uninstall the XTree Command Center
    Contacting Technical Support


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Product Overview
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XTree for Windows 1.5 combines unsurpassed file management, file viewing
and ZIP file compression with powerful, flexible program management,
allowing users to create a custom desktop environment.

XTree for Windows 1.5 is an exciting upgrade for the serious Windows
user.  We've learned from Windows users that they're just as concerned
with Program Management as they are with File Management, so in addition
to improving the XTree File Manager, we've provided the new Command
Center so that you'll have a complete solution for Program Management as
well.

The File Manager has been enhanced in response to your requests with new
features and a new, more-intuitive menu interface.  We've answered your
requests for text file editing, file printing, drag and drop support and
a range of other enhancements.  And with the improved menu interface,
even though XTree for Windows 1.5 is more powerful than the previous
version, it should also be easier to learn and use.

The Command Center allows users to fully customize their desktop and add
power to everyday program launching.  It can read existing Program
Manager groups and convert them to CommandBars, either enhancing or
replacing the Program Manager.  The CommandBars are like tool palettes;
they contain buttons that allow users to launch programs or run macros.

In addition to launching macros and programs by clicking buttons, each
button may be activated with a "hot-key".  By using macros and these
hotkeys, a user can actually redefine their keyboards on an application
by application basis.  As an example of this feature, a CommandBar has
been provided that contains most of the XTreeGold 2.5 (DOS) keyboard
commands.  A DOS user moving to XTree for Windows can execute commands
by typing their favorite DOS keyboard commands.  These keyboard commands
are automatically translated into the appropriate Windows commands by
macros.

For more information on the File Manager, please refer to the file
READMEFM.TXT.

For more information on the Command Center, please refer to the file
READMECC.TXT.


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Installation
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You must use the SETUP.EXE program on the Setup Disk to install XTree
for Windows.  The files on the distribution disks are all compressed and
have to be properly decompressed as part of the installation.

Before You Start Setup
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    IMPORTANT NOTE:  On some systems, Setup tends to take quite a long
    time to copy the files from diskettes.  You can ensure the best
    possible performance by enabling disk caching for the diskette drive
    from which you are installing.  For example, if you are using
    Microsoft's SmartDrive, at the DOS prompt type:
    
          SMARTDRV A
          
    to enable caching for drive A.
    
Starting Setup
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    SETUP.EXE is a Windows program and should be launched from the
    Windows Program Manager:
    
    1.  Place the diskette labelled "Setup Disk" in the appropriate
        drive.
        
    2.  Choose the File Run menu command from the Program Manager menu.
        
    3.  Enter "a:\setup", where "a" is the letter of the diskette drive
        where you have inserted the Setup disk.
        
    4.  Choose OK to start the XTree for Windows 1.5 setup process.
        
Setup Options
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    You are prompted for your name, your company (optional) and your
    XTree for Windows serial number.  The serial number can be found on
    the Registration Card or, if you are upgrading from a previous
    version, on your shipping label.
    
    The main XTree for Windows Setup Options dialog allows you to select
    XTree for Windows File Manager, XTree for Windows Command Center or
    both for inclusion in the installation.  If you choose both
    components, you can install them into the same or separate
    directories.
    
    The XTree for Windows File Manager Options let you select the data
    file (word processor, graphics, spreadsheet database) viewers you
    want included in the XTree for Windows installation.
    
    The XTree Command Center Options allow you to install Command Center
    as your Windows shell and/or convert your Program Manager program
    groups to CommandBars during the XTree for Windows installation.  In
    addition, you can designate which of the converted CommandBars are
    to be automatically displayed whenever you start XTree Command
    Center.
    
Setup Process
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    Program Manager Group
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    SETUP creates a Windows Program Manager program group, "XTree Apps",
    containing the program items, "XTreeWin File Manager", "XTree
    Command Center", "File Manager Readme" and "Command Center Readme",
    depending on the Setup Options you have chosen.  Each of the readme
    files (READMEFM.TXT and READMECC.TXT) contains additional
    information and documentation errata for the relevant product.
    
    XTree File Manager
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    Setup copies the XTree File Manager files you designated into the
    destination directory.  In addition, if you are installing over a
    previous version, the XTREEWIN.CFG configuration file is moved to
    the Windows directory.
    
    XTree Command Center
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    Setup creates the following directory structure for Command Center:
    
          XTCC
               AUTOLOAD
               CMBS
               MACROS
               XTGOLD
               XTWIN
               
    The XTCC directory contains the main application program files.
    AUTOLOAD initially holds any CommandBars that you want automatically
    displayed whenever you start Command Center.  If you choose to
    install XTCC as your shell, Setup always places STARTUP.CMB (if
    there is one) in the AUTOLOAD directory.  You can modify which files
    reside in AUTOLOAD at any time.
    
    The CMBS subdirectory initially contains the CommandBars that Setup
    converted from Program Manager groups, and that you have not
    designated for the AUTOLOAD directory.  You can modify which files
    reside there at any time.
    
    The MACROS directory contains sample macros and CommandBars.  The
    XTGOLD directory contains a CommandBar and macros that provide XTree
    Gold keystroke compatibility to the XTree File Manager.  The XTWIN
    directory contains a CommandBar and macros that automate some XTree
    for Windows File Manager commands.
    
Setup Error Messages
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    "Unable to Convert Group File"
    
    The indicated Program Manager Group file could not be converted to a
    CommandBar.  This usually occurs when an item in the group refers to
    a program file or an icon file that no longer exists.
    
    "Could not write to the file name: ..."
    
    This error occurs when you are installing over a previous version,
    and that version is currently running.  Switch out of Setup and exit
    the File Manager or Command Center.  Then switch back to Setup and
    continue.
    

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Uninstalling XTree for Windows
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XTree for Windows does not include an automated de-installation
procedure, but removing XTree for Windows from your system is fairly
straightforward.

How to Uninstall the XTree File Manager
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    Should you ever wish to uninstall XTree File Manager, you can do the
    following:
    
    1.  Delete all files from the directory into which you installed the
        XTree File Manager.
        
    2.  Delete the directory.
        
    3.  Delete the XTREEWIN.CFG file from the Windows directory.
        
    4.  If there is an [XTreeWin] section in your WIN.INI file, delete
        the lines in the section and the section heading.
        
How to Uninstall the XTree Command Center
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    Should you ever need to uninstall XTree Command Center, you can do
    the following (assumes that the name of the directory into which you
    installed the XTree Command Center is XTCC):
    
    1.  For each subdirectory under XTCC, delete all files and then
        remove each subdirectory.
        
    2.  Delete all files from the XTCC directory and then delete the
        XTCC directory itself.
        
    3.  Delete the files XTCC*.* from the Windows directory.
        
    Edit WIN.INI and delete the entire [XTCC] and [SblEdit] sections.
        

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Contacting Technical Support
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To contact XTree Company for technical support, site licensing or sales
information, or to share your ideas for other software programs, please
refer to the following information:

     Mailing Address:
     
     4115 Broad Street, Building #1
     San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7993
     
     
     Phone Numbers:
     
     General Information:     (805) 541--0604
     FAX Number:         (805) 541--8053
     XTree BBS:          (805) 546--9150
     Technical Support:  (805) 541--0604
     Technical Support FAX:   (805) 541--4762
     
     CompuServe Address: 75300,2266
     
     Internet Address:   techsupp@xtree.xtree.com
     
Please have your serial number ready when you call for technical
support.  Technical support hours are from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific
time, Monday to Friday.  You can also contact XTree Company Technical
Support on the CompuServe Information Service. You may email your
questions to 75300,2266 or you can go to the XTree support area in the
PCVENE area. Type "GO XTREE" from any CompuServe prompt.

