
			        XFile(tm) 
		               Version 1.5
       	          Copyright 1993 Phase 33 Digital, Inc.

   * DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY:

       THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
       WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
       WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS
       HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY
       BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS
       OFFERED.  GOOD DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY
       PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE 
       RELYING ON IT.  THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING
       THE PROGRAM.  ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED TO
       PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.
								 	 		
   * Program Overview:

           XFile is a multifunctional desktop utility designed for the
       Windows environment.  The program can operate in user selectable
       "modes" which provide various file, system, and informational
       functions...  
           File functions supported include file/directory deletion, re-
       naming, and attribute alteration.  XFile REQUIRES file icons to  
       be "dropped" onto the XFile program icon from any program, such
       as Windows File Manager, which supports the "Drag and Drop"
       functions supported by Windows Version 3.1.  XFile will then 
       process all files dragged to its desktop icon according to the 
       the current mode and options set by the user.	
           The program can also be set to various reporting modes
       which display such system information as remaining system re-
       sources, free memory, current system time, or current system
       date.  The XFile icon "floats" above all other applications,
       continually updating the selected system function information.
       Additional dialog boxes, providing some hardware and system
       information, may also be invoked at any time. 		
	   Beyond this, XFile can also be used to set the operating
       system time or date as well as set periodic alarms for the user.
       Also included is a program launcher, timed program execution,
       and a multi-drive file finder.			
	   Finally, all settings and selected options may be saved for
       the next XFile session.

   * Program Requirements:

           XFile requires Windows Version 3.1 or higher to operate.    
       A mouse and support for "drag & drop" functions is required for 
       the four file "modes" in XFile.	

   * Program Installation:

           XFile requires only one file, XFILE.EXE, for successful op-
       eration.  It is recommended that this file be copied to any
       convenient location on the user's hard disk. 
           This text file, XFILE.TXT, contains instructional information
       for operating XFile, but most of the operational information is
       is duplicated in the online help information available within the
       program. 

   * Program Operation:

           XFile's presence consists only of a desktop icon.  As such, it
       has no main window.  However, all program functions are accessible
       via the icon's menu (made visible by simply clicking on the XFile
       icon).  Note that the icon will always display the currently active
       "mode" of the program; the default mode for XFile is the "disposal"
       mode, but users may select and save other modes for startup use.
	   Note that the 4 file "modes" in XFile can only be utilized by
       "dropping" file icons from File Manager (or any "Drag and Drop"
       compatible program).  There is no other method of importing files
       into XFile for processing.	  	 	
	   Since XFile allows multiple instances of itself to be running
       concurrently, users can run any number of XFile programs and set
       each to a different operating mode.  It is important to note that,
       since only one configuration file exists, only the last open XFile
       program on the desktop (with the "Save Settings" option enabled)
       will dictate the startup settings used the next time XFile is run.
       However, the user may override the startup mode by using an optional
       command line switch (see "Command Line Switches" for more info).		

  		  		
   * Program Menu:

       From the icon's menu, the user may choose one of the following:

          * Program Mode:  This selection will invoke a dialog box
	      showing all modes as selectable buttons, with the current
	      mode button selected.  Note that any options available 
	      with the current mode may viewed and/or changed by select-
              ing the "Options" button at the bottom of the dialog box.
	      The icon display state may also be toggled from within
	      this dialog box.

          * Utilities:  Displays a dialog box giving access to XFile's 
	      various utilities.  These include the program launcher,		      
	      file finder, timed events utility, system information, and
	      specifics about XFile.     	  
	      
          * Process Files:  This item is only available when the user
              specifies the "On Demand" option for file operations.  When
	      files are dropped into XFile, this menu item becomes active
              and alerts the user that files are being held for processing.
	
	  * Save Settings On Exit:  When this item is checked, all current
	      XFile mode and option settings are saved.  This allows users
	      to preserve any preferred configuration for each session.

	  * Help Index:  Displays a list of topics for which help informa-
	      tion is available.  Context sensitive help is also available
	      at most times in the program.

	  * Move Icon:  Since XFile remains (optionally) above all applica-
	      tions during execution, this item allows an easy method to
              move the icon.

	  * Close:  This terminates the execution of the XFile program.

	  * Switch To:  This item invokes the resident Windows Task Manager.   		

       Note that the following hot keys will also engage the above menu
       items as follows:

          * Program Mode.................................F5
	  * Utilities....................................F6
	  * Process Files................................F7
	  * Save Settings on Exit (toggle)...............F8
	  * Help Index...................................F1
          * Close....................................Alt+F4  
   	  * Switch To..............................Ctrl+Esc
     
   * Program Modes & Options:

           As discussed above, selecting "Program Mode..." from the XFile
       icon's menu allows the user to change the current program function.
       Note that the "Program Mode" dialog also allows the user to toggle
       the XFile icon display state.  With the "Keep XFile icon topmost"
       box checked, the XFile icon will always remain "above" other windows
       on the desktop.		
           The following section provides an overview of all XFile modes 
       and encapsulated options...

         * File Disposal:  Allows deletion of files dropped onto the XFile
	     icon.  If a directory folder from the File Manager file list
	     is dropped onto the XFile icon, all files in the dropped 
             directory will be deleted.  Note, however, that XFile will NOT
             delete the files of subdirectories of the dropped directory.  
	     XFile will attempt to delete even READ ONLY files if possible,
	     so wise use of the disposal options (below) should be employed.
	     XFile will alert the user if it cannot delete any of the list
	     files, optionally showing a possible error cause. 
	
             Disposal Options:
               Confirmation options include 3 choices...
                 1. Always... user must confirm ALL file deletions.
	         2. System files only... user will only be alerted if 
                           and when a system file is to be deleted.
                 3. Never... user will never receive any confirmation 
                           notice before files are deleted--- careful!
	       Display options also include 3 choices...
                 1. Immediately... immediately shows a list of received 
                           files and allows restoration any list files.
		 2. On Demand... allows files to be dropped from multiple
                           sources and deleted only when "Process Files"
	                   is selected from the XFile menu.  As in option
	                   1, the user views a list prior to any deletions
	                   and may restore any list files.
	         3. Never... no file list will be shown before deletions.

             Note that if the user sets both confirmation and display op-
	     tions to NEVER, files dropped onto XFile will be deleted
	     immediately without notice!   

         * File Attributes:  Allows the alteration of file and directory
             attributes.  XFile allows any file attribute to set or re-
	     moved by toggling the check boxes shown for each attribute.
	     Directories may only have the "Hidden" attribute altered; all
	     other attribute selections will have no effect.  Files and
	     directories may be processed individually or as a group, de-
	     pending on the options active at the time.  If you need more
	     information on file attributes, consult your DOS manual.

	     Attribute Options:
               Files may be changed in two ways...
	         1. Individually... processes files one at a time, 
                      allowing attributes to be set or removed by simply 
                      checking or unchecking the various attribute values.
	              Currently set attributes are checked when the dialog
	              box first appears.
		 2. As a group... attributes may be set and removed for a
                      group of files.  XFile sets and removes any attri-
                      butes checked by the user, but leaves all others
                      unaltered.
	       Display options...
                 The display options are the same as those for file
	         disposal (see Disposal Diplay Options section above).
         
         * File Renaming: XFile allows the user to rename any files OR
	     directories.  As with the other file operations, files or
	     directories must be dropped onto the XFile icon for process-
             ing.  Upon receipt of files, XFile sequentially prompts the
	     user to input a new name for each file in its list.  The user
	     will receive notice if either the new name contains invalid
	     characters or the renaming operation fails for any reason.

	     Rename Options:
	       Confirmation Options...
	         The confirmation options are the same as those for file
                 disposal.
	       Display Options...
	         The display options are the same as those for file
	         disposal.

	 * Directory Deletion: Allows deletion of directories dropped onto
	     the XFile icon.  XFile will attempt to delete all files AND
	     subdirectories of the dropped directory; XFile will then 
 	     delete the dropped directory itself.  In essence, the user
	     is asking XFile to delete the entire file "branch" below the
	     dropped directory along with the dropped directory itself.
	     Individual files may also be deleted using the "Directory
       	     Delete" mode.	

	     Directory Delete Options...
	       Confirmation options include 2 choices...
                 1. Always... user must confirm ALL directory deletions.	         
                 2. Never... user will never receive any confirmation 
                           notice before directories are deleted--- careful!
	       Display options also include 2 choices...
                 1. Immediately... immediately shows a list of received 
                           directories and allows restoration any list items.
		 2. Never... no list will be shown before deletions.	

	     Again, it is important to note the setting confirmation to
	        "Never" and display to "Never" will delete directories
	        immediately and without notice.          	     

         * Free Memory:  Continually reports the amount of free memory 
             reported by Windows.  Note that this figure includes any
	     virtual memory which Windows has established.  The XFile
	     icon displays the free memory amount in kilobytes and con-
	     stantly updates its display even as other programs operate.

	     Free Memory Options:
	       There are no options for this XFile mode.

         * Free Resources:  Continually reports the available amount
	     of system resources in percent form (as reported by Windows). 
	     As with the free memory mode, this mode also continues to
	     update the icon's display as other programs function.  		

	     Free Resources Options:
               The one option available for free resources permits the 
             user to set the minimum resource percentage allowed while
	     Windows is running.  If the minimum free resource level is
	     reached, XFile will alert the user that the threshold per-
	     centage has been reached.  Note that the resource alarm, if
	     active, will operate no matter which program "mode" XFile is
	     currently using.  The alarm can be toggled with the button
	     in the Free Resources Options dialog box.

         * Time Display:  Continually updates a time display under the
             XFile desktop icon.  The hour and minute display uses the
	     current system time reported by DOS.

	     Time Display Options:
               There are 3 options available in the Time Display mode...
                 1. Set Alarm... allows the user to set an alarm for
	              a specific time.  At the specified time, XFile 
	              will pop up a dialog box over any Windows tasks
	              to alert the user.       
                        To set an alarm, the user simply selects the
                      "Set Alarm" button and then sets the scroll bar 
                      to the desired time.  Selecting the "Ok" button
	              will set the alarm, allowing an optional message
	              of up to 64 characters to display when the alarm
	              is triggered.  There is no limit to the number of
	              alarms which may be set.
			The user may see all pending program events
	              by selecting the "Review Timed Events" button.   
		 2. Set System Time... allows the user to reset the 
	              operating system time.  The user may move the 
	              scroll bar to the desired time and then select
	              the OK button to effect the change.
	         3. Timed Execution... allows the user to set the time
	              at which a specific program will execute.  To use
	              this option, simply set the time you wish to launch
	              a program and then select "Ok".  At that time, you
	              will be asked to enter a program name or select one
	              from the program launcher file list.  Note that files
	              with "associated" executables can also be launched. 	              

         * Date Display: Continually updates a date display under the
             XFile desktop icon.  

             Date Display Options:
               The only option available under the Date Display mode 
	       is the ability to reset the operating system date.  The
	       user may move the scroll bars to the desired date and
	       then select the OK button to effect the change.

   * Program Utilities:

       Selecting "Utilities..." from the XFile icon menu will provide access
       to various utility and informational functions.  The following 
       section provides a brief description of each...

	 * Program Launcher: Provides a list to hold frequently used program
  	     names or command lines to execute.  Program names or paths may
	     be typed in the edit line or "dropped" from File Manager.  
	     XFile will maintain a list of all program names, saving up to
	     15 entries for the next XFile session.  

	 * System Information: Provides some informational screens about
	     the user's system hardware and software.

	 * File Finder: Provides the user means to perform multi-drive
	     searches for specific files or groups of files.  Drives to be
	     searched should be added to the right hand list.  The file
	     name or wildcard specification should be typed into the edit
	     line below.  After the search, XFile will display a list of
	     all matching files, optionally providing specific information
	     about the selected file.

	 * XFile Information:  Provides information about the current 
	     program version, file size, and path.  Registration information
	     may also be accessed here.
	
	 * Timed Events: Provides user access to the "Timed" functions of
	     XFile, including alarm setting, alteration of system time, and
	     timed program execution.  These functions are also available
	     under the "Time Mode" options.  
	 
	
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     		   Shareware and Registration Information

   * What is Shareware?

	XFile is offered to the user as "shareware".  Essentially, this
	a "try before you buy" concept for software.  The user may try
	the program for a reasonable period and gauge its suitability 
        and usefullness.  If the user finds the program to be of value
	and continues to use the application, he or she is expected to
	pay the shareware "registration" fee.  Registered users are
	entitled to a number of benefits along with notice of any XFile
	news and upgrades.  
		
	Since XFile is shareware, the user is encouraged to distribute
	the program for others to try.  However, please note the XFile
	is copyrighted and, as such, may not be altered or modified in
	any way.

   * Registration Benefits:

	Users gain a number of benefits by registering XFile.  Some of
	these benefits include:

	     *  A registration number to disable all shareware notices
	        in the XFile application.		   
	  
	     *  One free upgrade to the next version of XFile (if any).

	     *  Upgrade notices and any news releases concerning XFile.

	     *  Direct user input to the author for improvements or new 
	        features which users feel may enhance XFile.

	     *  Technical support:  Users may direct any and all ques-
	        tions via mail to the registration address found at
	        the end of this document.  Registered XFile users will
		receive, minimally, a 3 month period of unlimited techni-
                cal support.     	

	By registering, the user both promotes the idea of shareware and
	allows the author to maintain and upgrade the program.  

	Note also that registered users of XFile also benefit from the
	mediating services provided by the Association of Shareware 
        Professionals:

	     "This program is produced by a member of the Association
	      of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure
	      that the shareware principle works for you.  If you are
	      unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP
	      member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able
	      to help.  The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute
	      or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide tech-
	      nical support for member's products.  Please write to the
	      ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Rd., Muskegon, MI 49442 or
	      send a Compuserve message via Compuserve Mail to ASP
	      Ombudsman 70007,3536."

		       
   * Registration Information:

       	To register XFile, simply print out this document and complete
	the registration form below.  If you do not have a printer,
	simply send the fee along with your name and address to the
	address given on the form.


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       	              XFile(tm) Registration Form
		           (Version 1.5)

                Registration Fee:  $18.00 (payable in US funds)
	  Make checks payable to:  Phase 33 Digital, Inc.
	         Mailing Address:  1346 Remsen Rd.
		                   Medina, OH 44256


	  Please fill out the section below: 		

        	  Name:______________________________________

               Address:______________________________________       

          City & State:________________________ Zip:_________   



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