README.TXT                                                         June 15, 1998
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                             GenDesigner FreeWare 
                                 Version 1.5.3

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       " The unique, powerful and easy-to-use tool to create, edit and 
                  distribute family trees on the internet. "

             The product is freeware and completely free of charge
                       
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    GenDesigner is an easy-to-use application for creating, editing, and 
    distributing family trees. You may include additional text and pictures 
    for each person as well as distribute your genealogical tree on the 
    Internet. A family tree example comes with the application.

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File:                 gendesigner.zip (292K)
Version:              1.5.3
Status:               Freeware
Distribution:         Freely distributable "as-is" 
Last updated:         June 15, 1998
Minimum requirements: Windows 95 / NT
Installation:         Use winzip or pkunzip to unpack the file
Author:               Morten Salthe [salthe@online.no]
Web site:             http://home.sol.no/~salthe/gendesigner

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ABOUT GENDESIGNER
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> The purpose

    The purpose of this program is to make it easy for anyone to distribute 
    their genealogy tree on the internet. Simply click once - and your tree 
    will be presented in nice, graphical web-pages, including any pictures 
    and additional information you have supplied. 

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> Easy to use

    The tree editor is very easy to use. Just right-click anywhere, and you 
    will get a menu of the most common tasks. You can zoom in and out of your 
    tree, navigate, create items, connect children to their parents and much 
    more, using only your mouse. 

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UPDATES
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> Updated in 1.5.2
    
    This update makes it easier to move around in your tree:

    * Hand-cursor dragging: Click Alt + your left mouse-button, and drag the
      tree canvas to any direction.

    * Easier to zoom in and out: Click Ctrl + your left mouse-button, and 
      mark the area you want to zoom in to. You can also zoom in/out by clicking
      Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+X. 
        
    A bug in the "Make this home" function have been removed. 
    
    Please keep reporting any bugs or problems you are having. 
    All questions regarding the application will be answered.

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> Updated in 1.5.3
    
    * Added a "Person Browser" (menu: View/Browser, or press f10)
      All person names are listed alphabetically in this browser. Double-click 
      on a name, and the application will focus the particular person in the 
      tree.
   
    * You will now have the ability to open a .gd2 file just by double-clicking
      it in the Windows Explorer.

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> Coming soon

    GenDesigner version 2.0 will soon be available. The upgrade supports both 
    import and export functions to the standard GedCom format. Future upgrades 
    will also include other export functions, i.e. to MS Word. You will also 
    be able to print your own family cronicle directly from GenDesigner. 

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CONTACT THE AUTHOR
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    Check http://home.sol.no/~salthe/gendesigner for updates or more information.
    If you experience any trouble, discover bugs in the application, or if you 
    have suggestions/improvement tips, please feel free to email the author.

                       Morten Salthe [salthe@online.no]

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