Readme File
Formatta Filler 97 and Formatta Web Filler 97 for Windows
Updated: 12 May 1998
 
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Overview

This Readme file contains general product information for Formatta 
Filler 97 and Formatta Web Filler 97 for Microsoft Windows 3.1, 
Microsoft Windows 95, and Microsoft Windows NT.  Note that Formatta 
Web Filler 97 is a 32-bit application, and runs only under Microsoft 
Windows 95/NT.

For basic user information, see the attached Formatta Filler User Guide 
contained in the file "FILLER97.TXT" (included in the zip file).  The 
FILLER97.TXT file provides basic instructions on using the various 
features included in Formatta Filler and Web Filler.



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Contents

This Readme file is organized as follows:

	General User Information
	System Requirements
	Installing Formatta Filler 97 and Formatta Web Filler 97
	Platforms
	Availability
	Redistribution
	Technical Support
	Support Issues



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General User Information

Formatta Filler and Web Filler are freely distributable applications 
for filling out electronic forms.  Use Formatta Filler to save time 
and money by filling out and submitting forms electronically.  Designed 
for general office use and for distributing and collecting forms over 
the Internet, Formatta's free filler applications are used to fill out 
forms electronically and then save, print, fax, or email the forms to 
the intended recipient(s).  You can even fill out and submit forms 
posted on a web site using Formatta's free Web Filler.  An intuitive 
GUI, field-level Autohelp, and field validation simplify the process 
of filling complex forms, reducing errors in form submissions.  Form 
data can be exported to a CSV file (a comma delimited ASCII file) for 
import into a database, effectively eliminating costly re-keying of 
important form data. The included Forms Business Pack contains over 
twenty different electronic forms designed for general business use.  
Available forms include annual and monthly calendars, a memo form, fax 
cover sheets, agenda and minutes forms, various expense reports, daily 
planner forms, and several others.  This free download includes 
Formatta Filler, Web Filler (Win 95/NT only), and the Formatta Business 
Pack. Web Filler is a web browser Plug-In installed in a special 
"plugins" directory of the browser(s) on your computer. Currently it 
supports only the Internet explorer 3 or later and Netscape Navigator 3 
or later. It works just as the stand alone Filler program, but allows 
for filling forms posted on the Web. New forms can be created or 
existing ones such as Formatta Business Pack customized, using Formatta 
Studio 97, available at Formatta's web site: (http://www.formatta.com).

Formatta Filler and Web Filler were designed to be as intuitive and 
easy to use as possible.  The Autohelp feature displays field-level 
help information to assist filler users in filling out forms.  If 
further assistance is needed, detailed feature descriptions can be 
accessed through the Help menu on the main menu bar.  Click on 
Help > Index to view a list of general topics.  Additional information 
is available by clicking on the options provided under each main topic.

More detailed information is also available starting on page 150 of the 
Formatta Studio 97 User Guide (available with purchase of Formatta 
Studio).


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System Requirements

*Intel 386 SX microprocessor or better, running at 25 MHz or higher
*4MB RAM or more
*4 MB or more free space on the system hard drive
*Microsoft Windows 3.1x, Microsoft Windows 95, or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
*VGA/SVGA color monitor
*Mouse

*For Formatta Web Filler: You must be running Windows 95/NT and either 
Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later.


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Installing Formatta Filler 97 and Formatta Web Filler 97



Installation Instructions for 16 Bit Formatta Filler 97 for Windows 3.1/95

After downloading the installation file (INSTALL.EXE) [or downloading and
unzipping a ZIP file containing the installation file (INSTALL.EXE)]:

    1. With File Manager or Windows Explorer, navigate to the subdirectory
       where you saved the installation file.  The subdirectory
       should contain a file named INSTALL.EXE.

    2. Double-click on the INSTALL.EXE file. This will start
       the installation program.

    3. Follow the instructions given by the installation program.

    4. After the installtion is complete, you have to restart the system
       only if it is Windows 3.1. You do not have to restart Windows 95.




Installation Instructions for 32 Bit Formatta Filler 97 for Windows 95/NT
	
After downloading the installation file (INSTALL.EXE) [or downloading and
unzipping a ZIP file containing the installation file (INSTALL.EXE)]:

    1. With Windows Explorer, navigate to the subdirectory where you
       saved the installation file. The subdirectory should
       contain a file named INSTALL.EXE.

    2. Double-click on the INSTALL.EXE file. This will start
       the installation program.

    3. Follow the instructions given by the installation program.

    4. After the installtion is complete, you do not have to restart
       the system.  




Installation Instructions for 32 Bit Formatta Filler 97 and Web Filler for 
Windows 95/NT
	
After downloading the installation file (INSTALL.EXE) [or downloading and
unzipping a ZIP file containing the installation file (INSTALL.EXE)]:

    1. With Windows Explorer, navigate to the subdirectory where you
       saved the installation file. The subdirectory should
       contain a file named INSTALL.EXE.

    2. Double-click on the INSTALL.EXE file. This will start
       the installation program.

    3. Follow the instructions given by the installation program.

    4. After the installtion is complete, you do not have to restart
       the system.  However, you do have to close any web browsers you had
       open and restart them before using Formatta Web Filler.

NOTE: The installation program will detect Internet Explorer and/or
Netscape Navigator if either browser is installed on your system. The 
installation program will then install the Web Filler 97 Plug-In in the
"plugins" directory of your browser.  If you have both Internet Explorer
and Netscape Navigator installed, WebFiller 97 will be installed in the
"plugins" subdirectory of both browsers.





Installation Instructions for 32 Bit Formatta WebFiller 97 for Windows 95/NT

After downloading the installation file (INSTALL.EXE) [or downloading and
unzipping a ZIP file containing the installation file (INSTALL.EXE)]:

    1. With Windows Explorer, navigate to the subdirectory where you
       saved the installation file. The subdirectory should
       contain a file named INSTALL.EXE.

    2. Double-click on the INSTALL.EXE file. This will start
       the installation program.

    3. Follow the instructions given by the installation program.

    4. After the installtion is complete, you do not have to restart
       the system.  However, you do have to close any web browsers you had
       open and restart them before using Formatta Web Filler.

NOTE: The installation program will detect Internet Explorer and/or
Netscape Navigator. The installation program will then install the 
Web Filler 97 Plug-In in the"plugins" directory of your browser.  If 
you have both Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator installed, 
WebFiller 97 will be installed in the "plugins" subdirectory of both 
browsers.



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Platforms
 
Versions of Formatta Filler are available for 16-bit Windows (Windows 
3.1) and 32-bit Windows (Windows 95 and NT 4.0) only. While the Filler 
was not thoroughly tested under Windows NT 3.5.1 there shouldn't be 
any problems running it. 



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Availability

Formatta Web Filler is available for 32-bit Windows (Windows 95 and 
NT 4.0) only.

Installation files for all Formatta Filler products are free for 
download and are available at Formatta's Web site 
(http://www.formatta.com/download.html).  

Formatta Filler installation files are also included on the Formatta 
Studio 97 CD-ROM, which can be purchased through Formatta's Web site 
(http://www.formatta.com).



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Redistribution

Formatta Filler 97 and Formatta Web Filler 97 are freely distributable 
applications.  You may distribute this software to anyone - inside or 
outside your company - who needs to view, fill out, print, submit, or 
in any way utilize Formatta PFF forms. You may make unlimited copies 
of the Formatta Filler software applications and give copies to other 
persons or entities as long as the copies contain the License Agreement 
and the copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in 
the software. The license agreement is contained in the Formatta Filler 
installation program.


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Technical Support

Technical support for Formatta Filler applications is available via 
e-mail at fillersupport@formatta.com.


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Support Issues
		
Configuring Formatta Filler to support pre-configured SEND action 
buttons.  When a form is designed in Formatta Studio 97 with a pre-
configured SEND action button, this function will only work in Formatta 
Filler if your system has full MAPI support for the email system.  If 
you encounter difficulties utilizing pre-configured SEND action 
buttons, first check your email system for MAPI support and install 
MAPI if necessary (see documentation for your email system).  If MAPI 
support is unavailable, PFF forms can still be sent as e-mail 
attachments if your mail system supports them.  [See Email paragraph 
in accompanying "Filler97.txt" file for further information.]


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Formatta, the Formatta logo and PFF are trademarks of Formatta 
Corporation.  All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the 
property of their respective companies. 

(c) 1997 - 1998 Formatta Corporation. All rights reserved.
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