

                                Active Software, Inc.
                                 1010 Sextant Court
                                 Annapolis, MD 21401
                                   1-410-224-8460

                                       READ.ME

       INSTALLING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
       ----------------------------

       Use the setup program to install Active BookReader.  The program
       SETUP.EXE is a DOS program.  It can be run from any valid drive or
       directory.  You need not change the default drive to the distribution
       diskette.  You can even copy the contents of the distribution diskette
       to a temporary directory and run the setup program from there.  The
       setup program is run as follows:

       [drive:]setup <source> <destination>

       The square brackets enclose the optional drive designator.  The left
       and right chevrons represent the required drive and/or directory
       designation for the source (e.g., the files included on the
       distribution diskette), and the destination (i.e., the drive and/or
       directory designation where Active BookReader is to be installed).

       The following are examples of installing Active BookReader from the a:
       and b: drive, respectively, assuming that the default drive is not a:
       in the first case, and not b: in the second case.  The examples also
       indicate the recommended installation directory.  Using the c: drive
       is not necessary.  You may substitute any valid drive designation
       which has sufficient storage space (excluding CD-ROM drives and write-
       protected drives).

            a:setup a: c:\abook
            b:setup b: c:\abook

       NOTE: You cannot install Active BookReader to a 1.2 Mb or 1.44 Mb
       diskette.  There is insufficient storage to contain all the expanded
       files.  The setup program will require at least 2.4 Mb of available
       storage on the destination drive.

       While the setup program is running, it identifies the files as they
       are installed.  If there are no error messages during processing,
       Active BookReader is installed properly.

       If you are re-installing Active BookReader in the same directory after
       using it for some time, the program will warn you about replacing
       existing files.

       EXECUTING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
       ---------------------------

       If you are already running Microsoft Windows, then you can invoke
       Active BookReader in one of two typical ways:

       + Use the file manager to display the files in the installation
       directory, then double click on the file BOOK.EXE.

       + Using the Program Manager, select the Run item on the File menu. 
       Enter the full path name of the program.  For example, if the


       installation directory is c:\abook, then you would enter
       c:\abook\book.exe.

       If you are not already running Microsoft Windows, then you can invoke
       Microsoft Windows and Active BookReader at the same time.  For
       example, if the current default directory is the windows directory,
       and the Active BookReader installation directory is as above, then at
       the DOS command line enter: win c:\abook\book.exe.

       See the section, Starting Active BookReader in the manual for more
       information on creating program manager items, or refer to the
       Microsoft Windows Users Guide.

       FORMS
       -----

       Described below are several forms included on the distribution disk.  
       They are designed for easy printing.  Just copy the file to the
       printer.  For example:

       copy order.frm prn
       copy read.me prn


       REMOVING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
       --------------------------

       Active BookReader was designed to make it easy to install and remove
       from your system.  To remove it, simply delete the installation
       directory and all its sub-directories.  The MS-Windows program manager
       can delete a directory tree easily.  Refer to the MS-Windows manual if
       you do not know how to do this.

       If you have not followed our suggestion of placing all active books as
       sub-directories of the installation directory, then you must
       individually delete all the directories which hold active books.

       CREATING A BOOK
       ---------------

       After installing Active BookReader, you should immediately create an
       active book from the file MANUAL.TXT located in the MANUAL
       sub-directory created during installation.

       Use the Create Book item on the File menu to create the book.  A
       standard file open dialog is presented.  Select first the MANUAL
       sub-directory, then select the file MANUAL.TXT.  Then another dialog
       is presented with book creation options.  You may use all the default
       values in this dialog.  Select the OK button.

       While the book is being created, a progress indicator will be
       displayed, indicating the percent complete.  The processing is done in
       the background. You may perform other tasks while the active book is
       being created, although creating it should not require more than a
       minute.

       After creating the manual, use the Open Book item on the File menu to
       open the new book.  Then use the Display All item on the View menu. 
       Depending on your screen resolution, then use one of the items on the
       Window menu to cascade, tile or arrange the displayed views.


       BETA TESTING
       ------------

       Active Software, Inc. is seeking a group of users to act as beta
       testers.  If you are interested, print the file BETA.FRM, fill it out
       and send it to us.  The address is indicated on the form.  All
       selected beta testers will be notified.

       We reserve the right to limit the number of beta testers.  We seek all
       types of users, from novices to experts, including casual users,
       regular users, power users, and developers.  Preference will be given
       to those who send a formatted disk (5.25 inch 1.2 Mb, or 3.25 inch
       1.44 Mb) a stamped, self addressed disk mailer, and a completed copy
       of BETA.FRM.  All disks will be returned, either with the beta test
       version files, or the latest version of the demo files.

       All beta testers who identify a problem or make a helpful suggestion
       will receive a free copy of the final release of each version of the
       software for which they are contributors.

       ORDERING ACTIVE BOOKREADER
       --------------------------

       If you wish to order Active BookReader, print the file ORDER.FRM, fill
       it in and send it to us at the address indicated.

       Active BookReader is offered at an introductory price of $49 per user
       until March 31, 1994.  After that the price will be $99.

       REPORTING PROBLEMS
       ------------------

       If you have a problem with Active BookReader, try to determine whether
       it is repeatable or transient.  If it is repeatable, read the section
       on troubleshooting in the manual to determine if there is a way to
       avoid it.  If it is a problem, please print the file INCIDENT.FRM,
       fill it out and send it to us.

       Regardless of the type of problem, determine whether it persists after
       other applications are closed.  It may be necessary to restart Active
       BookReader after closing other applications.  This procedure may point
       to a memory problem in Active BookReader or one of the other
       applications which are either loaded or executing.

       The first user to report a given problem will receive a free update to
       the next version.  This assumes that we have not already detected the
       problem.  The award of free updates shall be at the sole discretion of
       Active Software, Inc.

       FILES
       -----

       After installing active BookReader, the following files should be
       present in the installation directory:

       ACCUSOFT.DLL - A required dynamic link library
       C4DLL.DLL - A required dynamic link library
       COMMDLG.DLL - A required dynamic link library
       FTS.DLL - A required dynamic link library
       XWI320.DLL - A required dynamic link library


       XWI320TE.DLL - A required dynamic link library
       BOOK.EXE - The Active BookReader program
       BETA.FRM - An application form for beta testers
       INCIDENT.FRM - A form to report problems
       ORDER.FRM - An order form
       BOOK.HLP - The Active BookReader help file
       READ.ME - Read the contents of this file first
       ERRCODES.TXT - Error codes and explanation

       The following files should be present in the MANUAL sub-directory:

       NORTON.BMP - An example figure
       ASTRO.GIF - An example figure
       CLOWN.GIF - An example figure
       IMPERIAL.GIF - An example figure
       POOLBALL.GIF - An example figure
       CADETS.PCX - An example figure
       ROSE.PCX - An example figure
       SHADOW.PCX - An example figure
       SOARING.PCX - An example figure
       EAGLE.TIF - An example figure
       LOGO.TIF - An example figure
       TESTA.TIF - An example figure
       MANUAL.TXT - The Active BookReader manual

       The following files should be present in the NGDD sub-directory (this
       directory contains the upsupported Norton Guides Decompiler.  Please
       support the shareware concept by registering this product if you use
       it.  See the file REGISTER.DOC.

       NGDD.DOC - The manual for NGDD.EXE
       REGISTER.DOC - A form to use in registering NGDD.EXE
       TROUBLE.DOC - A form to use in reporting problems with NGDD.EXE
       NGDD.EXE - The Norton Guides Decompiler program

       CONTACTING ACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
       --------------------------------

       To contact Active Software, Inc., see the menu item About on the Help
       menu of Active BookReader.  For technical support, see the Product
       Support item on the Help menu.
