

E X O P L E X (TM)    I N T R A N E T    P U B L I S H E R

Version 0.23 <ASP>

G E N E R A L    I N F O R M A T I O N

Copyright (C) 1997 Exoplex
All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Last updated:  September, 1997

Workgroup File Manager & Intranet Publisher. 
Windows 95/NT shareware (US$39.95). Free thirty (30) day trial.

The Exoplex Intranet Publisher is based on an innovative intranet 
groupware framework.  Information is contained in "Topics" that 
may be published to shared libraries for review by other members 
of your workgroup, or copied so that your work may be re-used.  
Intranet (HTML) documents are automatically generated for Topics 
based on pre-defined styles.

*** Table of Contents ***

    - Pre-requisites (1)
    - Product History (2)
    - Installation Instructions (4)
    - Upgrade Instructions (4)
    - Uninstall Instructions (5)
    - Documentation (5)
    - Microsoft Windows 95 *.dll's (5)
    - Microsoft Windows NT *.dll's (5)
    - Windows 95/NT Registry Entries and the Start Menu (6)
    - Product Registration (7)
    - Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) (8)
    - Contacting Exoplex (8)

*** Pre-requisites ***

    The Exoplex Intranet Publisher (v0.23) requires Windows 95 or
    Windows NT (v4.0+).  This product is best suited to small
    groups with access to a local area network (LAN) and a
    traditional web browser that supports long file names.  The
    intranet (HTML) documents generated by the Exoplex Intranet
    Publisher are designed to take advantage of frames when 
    viewed with a web browser that support frames.











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*** Product History ***

    For up-to-date information please check the Exoplex www site
    for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) and product updates:

    http://www.exoplex.com

    Version 0.23 - Current Release (Windows 95/NT (v4.0+)) 

       - The requested registration fee for the Exoplex Intranet
         Publisher was reduced from US$58 to US$39.95.

       - The Properties command was modified to display the standard
         Windows 95/NT property sheets for folders and files. 

       - The process for copying folders/files was modified to make 
         it easier to copy multiple folders/files.   

       - The Refresh command was modified so that all views of the
         active library are refreshed.  In prior versions, the refresh
         command for File Views acted like the Refresh Files command
         and updated File Views to show the contents of the last 
         selected Topic. 

       - The uninstall process was modified to eliminate the deletion
         of the descendants of the Exoplex Browser.
  
       - When Version 0.23 is installed over Version 0.2, the file 
         association for "*.exo" files is automatically removed.

       - The Configuration Property sheet has been modified so that
         the _Last_Update tag is updated only when a change is made.

       - External Named Files are updated by the PublishTopic method
         even if no changes have been made to the Tags, Named Files,
         or Named Dependents defined for the Topic.

       - The print routines were modified to eliminate an advisory
         message that appeared on start-up for systems with no 
         default printer configured.

       - A memory management defect in the routine that builds drag
         images was fixed.  The routine was further modified to limit
         the drag image to those items that appear within a reasonable
         radius of the cursor (to improve performance).

       - The RouteTopic method was modified so that it will clean up
         properly after itself when an error is encountered within
         the InitAfterRouteTopic method.



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Version 0.22 - Released 18 August 1997 (Windows 95/NT (v4.0+))     

       Version 0.22 was identical to version 0.21 except that the
       documentation ("Readme.txt", and on-line help files) were 
       modified to support the distribution of the product through 
       CompuServe and to meet the membership requirements of the 
       Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).

    Version 0.21 - Released 8 August 1997 (Windows 95/NT (v4.0+))    

       - The Styles and Templates distributed with version 0.21 
         were corrected so that they may be distributed over 
         a case sensitive intranet.

       - The CopyTopic, PublishTopic and RouteTopic methods for 
         the Exoplex Browser were disabled.

       - The RouteTopic method was modified so that it would 
         clean-up after itself properly when cancelled.

       - The view of the "System Files" for the Exoplex Library 
         was modified to exclude the files contained in other 
         Topics.  This modification was made to avoid potential 
         performance problems with very large libraries (libraries 
         with over 1,000 Topics).

       - The Exoplex Pre-processor was modified so that files 
         with standard intranet extensions ("*.htm", ...) may be 
         included in Exoplex Styles.

       - The "Insert File" command was changed to the "Insert Files" 
         command so that more then one file at a time could be copied 
         to a folder.

       - Version 0.21 was modified to minimise the number registry 
         entries made during the installation and operation of the 
         Exoplex Intranet Publisher.  As a result of this change, a 
         few minor features of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher were 
         disabled including the ability to start the Exoplex Browser 
         by double-clicking on file with the extension "exo".

    Version 0.2 - Released 4 July 1997 (Windows 95 only)
       
       This was the very first release of the Exoplex Intranet
       Publisher, and our first shareware product.  Although this
       initial version had been tested extensively prior to 
       release, a few significant defects were found after its
       release.




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*** Installation Instructions ***

    If you received this version of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher
    on a floppy disk please follow the instructions on the disk 
    label to install the Exoplex Intranet Publisher.

    If you received this version of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher
    in a ZIP file (for example, exoip023.zip), you can install it 
    as follows:

    * Place the ZIP file in an empty folder (e.g., C:\INSTALL) and 
      unpack it using a ZIP utility such as PKUNZIP or WinZip.  

    * Select Run from the Taskbar Start menu, type
      the full name of the file (e.g.,  C:\INSTALL\Setup.exe),
      press the Enter key, and follow the prompts.

    The folder in which the ZIP file was unpacked may be deleted once 
    the installation process is complete.
  
*** Upgrade Instructions ***

    Follow the installation instructions above.  You can install
    this version of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher to the same 
    location as a previously installed copy of the Exoplex Intranet
    Publisher.  The upgrade will automatically be distributed to
    any other Exoplex Libraries you have created as you publish
    Topics to these libraries.  The Exoplex Browser (v0.23) supports
    all previous versions of the Exoplex Library (v0.2x).

    If version 0.23 is installed over version 0.2, the file
    association for the "Exoplex Library" ("*.exo" files) will be
    removed.  Version 0.23 of the Exoplex Browser does not support 
    activation through the "*.exo" file association.  Open the
    Start/Programs menu and select the item titled "Exoplex
    Intranet Publisher" to activate the Exoplex Browser.

    Note that the "Styles" and the "Template" associated with the 
    Exoplex Library and the Exoplex Browser may be updated when 
    you upgrade to a new version of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher.  
    If you have modified the "Styles" or the "Templates" for these
    Topics, you should de-select the "Templates and Styles" for 
    these Topics during the installation process. 

    While the "Styles" and the "Template" associated with other
    Topics are not updated when you upgrade, you may propagate the 
    updated "Styles" and "Templates" to other Topics by using the
    "UpdateTemplate" command followed by the "UpdateStyles" command.    




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*** Uninstall Instructions ***

    1. Close all active copies of the Exoplex Browser.  From the 
      control panel, select the "Add/Remove Programs" feature.  Double 
      click on the entry titled "Exoplex Intranet Publisher", and
      follow the prompts.  DO NOT REMOVE any of the shared files unless
      you are CERTAIN that they are not required by any other programs.
      You may be required to reinstall Windows 95 if you remove 
      the shared files "ctl3d32.dll" or "Comctl32.dll".

    2. Once the "Add/Remove" uninstall process is complete, it is safe 
      to delete the remaining portions of the Exoplex Libraries using 
      Microsoft's Windows Explorer.  If you wish to keep any of the 
      files that were contained within Exoplex Topics, make sure that
      you copy the files to an alternate directory before you delete 
      the remaining portions of the Exoplex Libraries. 

    * If you delete the Exoplex Libraries before running the "Add/Remove" 
      uninstall process, you should re-install the Exoplex Intranet
      Publisher and execute the above uninstall procedure. 

*** Documentation ***

    For full documentation, including context sensitive help,
    press the F1 key at any time while running the Exoplex Intranet
    Publisher.

*** Microsoft Windows 95 *.dll's ***

    During the installation process for Windows 95 the following 
    Microsoft/Windows *.dll's will be updated (if required):  

    ctl3d32.dll    * 3D controls support DLL.
    Comctl32.dll   * Windows 95 common controls.
    mfc42.dll      * Microsoft Foundation Classes (version 4.2b).
    Msvcrt.dll     * Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library.

    These *.dll's are found in the System directory (e.g. 
    c:/Windows/System).  The *.dll's "ctl3d32.dll" and "Comctl32.dll"
    are updated due to compatibility problems between some older
    versions of these *.dll's and the Visual C++ libraries.

*** Microsoft Windows NT *.dll's ***

    During the installation process for Windows NT the following 
    Microsoft/Windows *.dll's will be updated (if required):  

    mfc42.dll      * Microsoft Foundation Classes (version 4.2b).
    Msvcrt.dll     * Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library.

    These *.dll's are found in the System directory (e.g. 
    c:/Windows/System).

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*** Windows 95/NT Registry Entries and the Start Menu ***

    This shareware version (0.23) of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher
    has been modified to make a minimum number of modifications to 
    the Windows 95/NT registries.  During the installation and 
    execution of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher, the following 
    modifications will be made to the Windows 95/NT registries and 
    to the Start menu:

    * A link is added to the "Start/Programs" menu for the Exoplex
      Intranet Publisher.  The link may be moved to a sub-menu since
      the uninstall process will search for the link.  Please note,
      however, that even though the link has been removed, it may 
      still show up on the sub-menu until the system is shut down 
      and restarted.

    * An entry is made in the registry so that the "Add/Remove Programs"
      feature may be used to uninstall the Exoplex Intranet Publisher.
      This registry entry is made under the following registry key:
      "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion
       /Uninstall/Exoplex Intranet Publisher"

    * An entry is made for the Exoplex Intranet Publisher under the 
      registry key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Exoplex".  This 
      entry is made by "InstallShield 5 Professional".

    * Several entries are made under the registry key:
      "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/Exoplex.Library".  These entries record the
      location and the unique identifier for the Exoplex Library
      that contains the last installed version of the Exoplex Browser.

    The above entries will all be removed during the uninstall process
    as initiated through the Windows 95/NT "Add/Remove Programs" feature.
    The following entries will persist (unless manually removed) after 
    the Exoplex Intranet Publisher is uninstalled.
 
    * Several entries are made in the registry to hold the most recent
      file list, and to hold author details (author, company, address, 
      and email).  These entries are made under the registry key:
      "HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Exoplex/Exoplex Browser".  These
      entries would be difficult to remove since there may be 
      multiple user configurations defined on any single machine.
 
    If you are upgrading from version 0.2, the registry entries
    created during the installation of version 0.2 will remain valid.
    All of the registry entries created for prior versions and for
    version 0.23 (except as noted above) will be removed when version
    0.23 is uninstalled.




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*** Product Registration ***

    The current release of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher (version 
    0.23) is distributed by Exoplex as shareware.  The End User 
    License Agreement ("EULA") associated with the Exoplex Intranet 
    Publisher allows an individual to use the product on a single 
    computer for a thirty (30) day evaluation period to evaluate 
    the product for subsequent purchase.  Registered users may 
    continue to use the Exoplex Intranet Publisher beyond the 
    thirty (30) day evaluation period.  You will be considered a
    registered user of version 0.23 if you have registered any prior 
    version or if you register version 0.23 by sending a US$39.95 
    registration fee (Check, money order, or credit card details 
    -- do not send cash) to the following address:

      Exoplex
      P.O. Box 847
      Artarmon, NSW 2064
      (Australia)
 
    Please include your name, company name, postal address and 
    email address with your registration payment.  Site-License 
    arrangements may be made by contacting Exoplex at the above
    address.

    You may also register on-line by filling out the secure (SSL) 
    registration form that is now available on our www site 
    ( http://www.exoplex.com ).  CompuServe members may register 
    the Exoplex Intranet Publisher on-line ("GO Shareware") by 
    referencing the following CompuServe Registration ID: 15933.

    Receipt of registration payments will be confirmed by email.  
    Comments and questions about the product may be sent to the 
    following email addresses: 

       support@exoplex.com       ** or **
       exoplex@compuserve.com  

    Product support will be provided on a first-come-first-serve 
    basis within the constraints of available resources and with 
    priority given to registered users.  Before contacting Exoplex
    please check the Exoplex www site for Frequently Asked Questions
    (FAQ's) and product updates ( http://www.exoplex.com ).

    While support will initially be provided for all versions 
    (registered or not) of the Exoplex Intranet Publisher, Exoplex 
    will at a minimum answer questions and fix serious bugs for 
    all registered users during the three months following 
    registration and during the three months following the release 
    of a new version.  If Exoplex is unable to fix a problem 
    reported within three months of registration, any applicable 
    registration fees will be refunded.

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    Exoplex is a small privately held company that depends on 
    registered users to fund and set priorities for the continued 
    development of its products.  If you find the Exoplex Intranet
    Publisher useful, please support our efforts by registering the
    product.

*** Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) ***

    This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware 
    Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware 
    principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a 
    shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
    directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you 
    resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide 
    technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP 
    Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, 
    FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail 
    to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.

*** Contacting Exoplex ***

    If you encounter any problems during the installation of the
    Exoplex Intranet Publisher please contact Exoplex via electronic 
    mail to support@exoplex.com -or- exoplex@compuserve.com, or 
    by postal mail to P.O. Box 847, Artarmon, NSW 2064 (Australia).

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