
	README.TXT                 December 21, 1993
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	EXTICON.EXE is an Icon Extraction Utility that allows you to extract icons from 
executable files (*.exe), dynamic link libraries (*.dll), or icon files (*.ico). The
extracted icons are converted to bitmap images and may be saved or cut to the Windows
clipboard for your use.

	The files contained in the zip are:

	1. THREED.VBX - Necessary for the 3-D effects.
	2. CMDIALOG.VBX - Necessary for the Save Dialog Box
	2. EXTICON.EXE - The program executable
	3. EXTICON.HLP - Windows helpfile for ICO2BMP
	4. README.TXT - This file.

	Copy EXTICON.EXE and EXTICON.HLP into a directory of your choice. VBRUN300.DLL, 
THREED.VBX, and CMDIALOG.VBX should be copied to your Windows directory or your 
Windows/System directory.

	To setup the EXTICON.EXE simply add it to an existing Windows Group or create a new 
Windows Group and add the EXTICON.EXE to the  by running Program Manager File New add
program item and selecting EXTICON.EXE from the browse dialog box after moving to the
drive and directory which contains the program and help file.

	If you have any questions consult your Microsoft Windows Manual.

	EXTICON.EXE is distributed free. You have the right to distribute the software for
non-commercial purposes in it's original (without modification) form. You are also 
encouraged to contact the author with suggestions for enhancements, problems (bugs), and/or
comments. See the License information within the program for additional information.

	
	Note: THREED.VBX used in this program is the latest version. If you have a 
	previous version from VB 1.0 or 2.0 make an archive copy of your old THREED.VBX
	and replace it with the included THREED.VBX.
	
