Comment Update Utility for SoftSolutions 4.1 Windows
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This is the README.TXT file.  You should also have the COMMENT.EXE file along with it, both of which are included in COMMENT.ZIP.

This is version 1.0 of the utility.  You should unzip COMMENT.ZIP and then place the COMMENT.EXE file in the SoftSolutions utility directory.  You should then add a new application record (Setup | Applications) as a "launch" and with a command line something like the following:
%O@util\comment.exe %N %O %B

The %O at the beginning and as the 2nd parameter tells SoftSolutions where the programs directory is.  The '@' character between '%O' and 'util' is simply a separator character.

I suggest you also set up the application record as an EZLaunch item (there are 8 possible EZLaunches that can be setup) by going to Setup | Control | EZLaunch Options, and then add a button to the Button Bar for this launch by going to File | Preferences | SpeedButtons... so that you can run this utility simply by selecting that 1 button.

When you first run the program it will create an SSCOMUPD.INI file for you, but which you can modify to customize the way this utility works for you.  You can also run this utility separately from SoftSolutions, simply by creating an icon for it in a program group, and setting up the command line with something like the following:
F:\APPS\SS\UTIL\COMMENT.EXE  all  f:\APPS\SS\  G:\DATA\:DS1

where G:\DATA\:DS1 is the dataset datapath.  This will allow you to update all comments in the specified dataset.

All this is documented in the program, and available for reading when you first run the utility.  If you specify that you don't want the utility to prompt you when it is run from within SoftSolutions, but then later change your mind in order that you can read the documentation again, modify the Prompt= line in the INI file under the [Settings] section to show Prompt=1 rather than Prompt=0.

This is a shareware version of the program, and will occasionally halt with an information message box, advising you that this time it will not run to completion. Registering this program will eliminate this occasional restriction, and provide you with free technical support via CompuServe and/or internet e-mail, and ensure you are provided with free updates for 1 year from date of registration.  You will also be provided with a separate utility which will allow you to fix any comments that end up being left in a "busy" state - which you would normally not be able to update.

Keep your eyes posted for new information regarding the Registration ID # that CompuServe will be assigning to this shareware program.  Once registered, I will send you a registered copy of the program, and ensure you are provided with updates.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions for improvement or additional features.  Enjoy the program.


Wesley Kenzie
zie @ wimsey.com

(c) Copyright 1995 Zie Computer Services