

	VLAUNCH 1.9a


This is a small utility which views and launches programs. I tried to keep
it as simple, small and fast as possible, because it is written using Visual 
Basic. 

You need the following programs to run the program. Copy vlaunch.exe,
vlaunch.hlp, vlaunch.ini to windows directory (or to some other directory or 
subdirectory). Copy treed.vbx and diskinfo.dll to your windows or windows\system 
directory. I addition, you need vbrun200.dll and to run the program. Modify 
vlaunch.ini to suit your own directories and programs. 

This program has the following specifications:

    -views DOS and UNIX text file contents. Viewer shows either 180 lines 
     or maximum 1024 lines or 32700 bytes (it is sometimes slow on this setting
     on SX computers, so that default setting is 180 lines). 
    -copies and appends text from text box to clipboard. Text in text box
     is read-only and doesn't change the contents of the file. Prints first
     page of clipboard.
    -double clicking an item in file list box launches the file if this
     file is associated with vlaunch.ini file (copy win.ini list to vlaunch.ini
     and edit it to suit your needs).
    -clicking right mouse over the file list box opens a form, from which
     one can choose a program which needs not to associated with the file list
     file. Thus almost all programs can be launched.
    -launch an application by a hotkey (SPACE BAR)
    -set your own paths and change directory by double clicking the directory.
    -print text with Courier 10 font and header (HP Deskjet, Laser printer
     etc.).
    -copies and moves one or more files
    -creates and removes directories (use with care -removes hidden and
     readonly files, too!).
    -shows hidden, readonly and archive files and changes attributes.
    -renames files in the same directory.
    -shows detailed file contents in a directory
    -simple clock
    -windows memory and free resources (GDI)
    -help

This program has been changed over version 1.9:
    -viewing of unix files
  	-colors corrected
  	-True Type fonts


This program is copyrighted but it can freely copied and distributed (freeware).
I take no responsibility if this program corrupts or removes your files, so use
it at your own risk! Diskinfo.dll is copyrighted by Ian Taylor.

     
        Pentti Mattila
        VTT Automation
        Machine Automation
        P.O. Box 13021
        FIN-33101 Tampere
        Finland

        e-mail: Pentti.Mattila@vtt.fi            
    

      
    

