eTxtRead  for Psion S3A
Version   1.02   18e September, 1996

INTRODUCTION

  This is the second release of eTxtRead.
  eTxtRead is a text file reader. 
  The files can have any size and can be compressed.
  The files can be showed vertical or horizontal in any of
  the build in s3A rom fonts.

INSTALLATION
  
  eTxtread comprises of the following files:
    ETXTREAD.APP
    ETXTREAD.TXT

  Copy  ETXTREAD.APP in the \APP directory.
  Make a directory \TXT.
  Copy ETXTREAD.TXT in the \TXT directory.

  Install the ETXTREAD.APP program using the Psion + I key
  from the system screen.


CHANGES

  Version V1.02 
    - tab key for previeus page
    - new vertical orientation
    - new menu layout
    - default setup file in \opd directory
    - fix psion z/Z in menu

OVERVIEW

  eTxtRead is a fast, compact  text file viewer written in C.
  Files compressed by TCREADER from Barry Childress can also
  be viewed.
  Files in differend directories can be put together with the use
  of the make alias function in the program.

DOCUMENTATION

  You can use the help button for all the shortcut keys, 
  and the Make alias function. The rest of the documentation
  You can find here.

  Text formatting  modes:

  There are 3 formattings modes that can be selected
  with the diamond/shift diamond key:
    Optimized:
      The program tries to format lines
      that are to long according te original file. 
      If the line is cut off, then the next newline is ignored
      and the space after the ignored newline is put infront
      of the line. Sometimes this can produce strange effect.
    Line:
      Line that are to long just continue on the next row
    Continue:
      Newlines are ignored

  Shortcuts:

    The keys mentioned in the next parts of
    this text can be accessed with or without
    the psion key. This makes it easier to
    use the program with one hand.
    A overview of the keys can be seen by pressing
    the help key and selecting shortcuts

  Viewing:

    The program can show text vertical or horizontal with
    the shortcut keys 'v' or 'h'. 
    When going to vertical orientation, there is a short
    delay where the program is making the vertical font.
    When you chose a different font(see later) in 
    vertical orientation the same delay occurs.
    When pressing v when already in vertical mode,
    the other vertical mode is selected

  Fonts

    Al the Psion 3A build in rom fonts can be used
    in vertical and horizontal orientation. 
    To select the the next/previeus font use
    the 'z'/'Z' keys.
    To switch bold use 'b' or 'B'
    When swithing fonts while in vertical orientation,
    you could temporary switch to horizontal mode
    to avoid the delay for making the fonts.

  Alias

    When you want to a a file to a list in the
    system screen that is in a different directory,
    you can use a alias.
    After opening the file with the 'Open file'
    menu command, execute the 'Make alias'
    menu command. This will create a short file
    with the same name as the open file, but
    with the extention of the list.
    This file will be visible in the list.
    Another side effect is that de setup file (.prd)
    is also saved in this directory. This can be usefull
    for text that is on flash ram.



  Feedback

     Feedback is welcome at:
      Peter Muys
      Invalidenstraat 102
      9041 Oostakker
      Belgium
      0032 (0)9 259 09 23
      Email: Peter.Muys@hookon.be
      http://door.hookon.be/~petemuys/

COPYRIGHT
    eTxtRead is copyright 1996 by Peter Muys
    All rights reserved

DISCLAIMER
    The author shall not be responsible for any loss or 
    damage of any kind due to the use of this program.
