
                                        POWERSOFT POWERVIEWER [TM]

               (C) Copyright 1991-1993 Powersoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.
                                                            Version 3.0


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  BEFORE INSTALLING POWERVIEWER

  1.  IMPORTANT:  If Microsoft Windows is installed in a write-protected network 
       directory, a person with write privileges to the Windows directory must install 
       this product.

  2.  Review the Product Release Notes, if any, for special instructions pertaining to
       the installation of this product.

  3.  Be sure that no Powersoft products or the Watcom SQL engine are running.


  TO INSTALL POWERVIEWER

  1.  Insert the diskette labeled "Disk 1 of 5" into the floppy drive of your computer.

  2.  Run the SETUP program on the diskette.  You can do this in one of three ways.
       (This example uses Drive A, however, your floppy drive may be a different letter.)

           *  From the DOS prompt, type:  WIN A:\SETUP
           *  From Windows Program Manager, choose File/Run and type:  A:\SETUP
           *  From Windows File Manager, double-click on the SETUP.EXE file on Drive A.

  3.  Below is a brief description of what is installed when you make your selections.
       If you choose the default selections (the first two items), all the files necessary to
       run PowerViewer will be installed.  If you need to connect to databases other than
       WATCOM SQL, then make the appropriate selections in the Powersoft Database
       Interfaces and Open Database Connectivity Drivers options.

           *  PowerViewer:  Installs all files necessary to run PowerViewer.
           *  WATCOM SQL:  Installs files to run WATCOM SQL in the PowerViewer
               environment.
           *  Powersoft Database Interfaces:  Based on your selections, the Powersoft
               database drivers are installed that will enable you to connect to the
               selected database(s).  You should always install Database Interface files
               in your PowerViewer directory.
           *  Open Database Connectivity Drivers:  Based on your selections, the
               appropriate vendor ODBC drivers are installed in your Windows system
               subdirectory (for example, c:\windows\system).

  4.  The installation procedure will prompt you:

           *  When the procedure needs the next diskette or more information, or when
               it requires a decision to change or replace files.  Respond to the prompts
               and select options as appropriate.

           *  When the procedure finds existing Powersoft initialization (*.INI) files in
               the target directory or newer versions of ODBC drivers in your Windows
               system subdirectory, such as ODBC.DLL and ODBCINST.DLL.  If you are
               unsure as to how to proceed, we suggest that you consult your system
               administrator for direction.

           *  When the procedure is ready to update your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  You can
               choose to let the installation procedure change the existing file, create a
               new file for you, or proceed without making any file changes.  Your
               AUTOEXEC.BAT file is not modified when installing only the Database Interface.

  5.  Exit to DOS and verify that the Powersoft PowerViewer directory(s) is included
       in your DOS PATH command.  This will happen automatically if you let the
       installation procedure update your AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the previous step.
       The DOS PATH is not modified when installing the Database Interface files
       because they should be installed in your existing PowerViewer directory.

  6.  Re-boot your PC and start Windows.


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

  1.  Powersoft offers an electronic Bulletin Board Service to all users of Powersoft
       Enterprise Series products. This BBS enables you to download fixes, samples,
       documentation, the latest training course schedules, and PowerNotes (a series
       of technical writeups).  You can access the BBS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

           *  Powersoft BBS phone number:  (617) 229-9735
           *  Connect information:  8 DataBits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit, and
                                                  speeds of up to 9600 BPS are supported.

  2.  Powersoft FaxBack provides information in the form of tips, techniques, and
       other documentation sent to your fax machine.  You can use FaxBack 24 hours
       a day, 7 days a week.

           *  Powersoft FaxBack phone number:  (617) 238-6800

  3.  If you are a CompuServe subscriber, you can use the Powersoft forum, which
       is dedicated to answering questions about products, services, and technical
       issues.  To access this forum on CompuServe, type:  GO POWERSOFT

  4.  For availability of additional ODBC drivers, check the Powersoft Bulletin Board
       Service or CompuServe.

  5.  For technical support when installing PowerViewer, call (617) 238-1234 from
       9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday-Friday.

  6.  To receive ongoing Telephone Support, call (800) 395-3525 for information.


                                   (C) Copyright 1991-1993 Powersoft Corporation

  Powersoft Corporation ("Powersoft") claims copyright in this Program and
  documentation as an unpublished work, versions of which were first licensed on the
  date indicated in the foregoing notice.  Claim of copyright does not imply waiver of
  Powersoft's other rights.  See Notice of Proprietary Rights.


                                            NOTICE OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

  This program and documentation are confidential trade secrets and the property of
  Powersoft.  Use, examination, reproduction, copying, disassembly, decompilation,
  transfer and/or disclosure to others are strictly prohibited except by express
  written agreement with Powersoft.
