M&I WinEditor - English version 2.01

(c) Matthias Schulze & Ingo Paleit


Table of Contents:

Line  25:  1.   Setup
Line  55:  2.   Special Features
Line  66:  2.1    Text Editor
Line 101:  2.2    Hex Editor
Line 114:  2.3    Global Search (Grep)
Line 141:  3.   Shareware - Licensed Version
Line 151:  3.1    Equal Software - Different Implementation
Line 167:  3.2    The Priciple of Licensing
Line 185:  3.3    No Extra Charge for Updates
Line 197:  3.4    Distribution as Shareware
Line 212:  4.   Liability
Line 222:  5.   Your Advice and Recommendations

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1.  Setup
=========

Run SETUP.EXE to install M&I WinEditor on your PC.
SETUP.EXE 
- copies the program files to the setup directory,
- adds the program icon to Program Manager,
- creates an additional file named MI_EDIT.REG (HELP option 
  describes how to use the file),
- copies the licence data in case of using a licensed version.

M&I WinEditor consists of the following files:
     MIEDIT.EXE  -  M&I WinEditor program file
     MIEDIT.HLP  -  Help file for M&I WinEditor
     MIDOREG.DLL -  Shareware functions and registration 
     MIEDIT.INI  -  Initialization file
     CTL3D.DLL   -  Library for 3D-styled dialogs
     SETUP.EXE   -  Setup program
     README.TXT  -  This file
     ORDER.TXT   -  Text file including order form

If you have received a licensed version of this program, 
the original disk also contains the MI_EDIT.LIC file.

When you start the shareware version of the program for the first  
time, the MI_EDIT.LIC file will be created in Windows directory. 
This file is used to be registered for the full version.



2.  Special Features
====================

M&I WinEditor comprises three powerful modules, enabling you to 
work on Windows files as well as on DOS files.

- Text Editor
- Hex Editor
- Global Search (Grep)


2.1  Text Editor
----------------

Text Editor recommends itself, especially, for working on big 
text files. There is no limitation with regard to the number of
lines.

This program implements all the standard features of conventional 
editing programs, such as cutting, copying, pasting, selecting, 
searching, replacing, going to, block commands, undoing, 
automatic line feed, various tabbings.

COLUMN BLOCK: This mode can be set for the deleting, cutting, 
copying, and inserting operations.

M&I WinEditor offers automatic line wrapping, either after columns 
or with respect to the relevant window size (width). It also 
provides analog formatting of selected (highlighted) areas and 
the entire file, respectively.

To quickly move through a certain text, you are enabled to 
set text markers.

Any Windows text can be converted to MS-DOS text, and vice versa.

You can also replace big blocks of text (> 64 kBytes) by using 
the Clipboard.

You can change any selected (highlighted) area of text completely 
to capital or small letters.

All the Windows fonts available, including proportionally spaced fonts, 
can be used.


2.2  Hex Editor
---------------

Using Hex Editor enables you to view and edit all different 
types of files.

Various file sizes are possible, also if a file is bigger than 
the available memory.

WARNING: Any modification to executable programs (*.EXE / *.COM) 
may result in destroying the programs and cause data loss!


2.3  Global Search (Grep)
-------------------------

Taking advantage of several options provided, you can do 
networkwide searching for any text in selectable directories.

The unique feature:

The matches found are listed in a seperate window, the so-called 
Search Results List.

Double-clicking the relevant item in the Search Results List 
will load the respective file into the Editor window and mark 
the line where the found text is occuring.

The window containing the Search Results provides access to 
the next found occurence of the text if you double-click again.

Due to the internal administration of items, the file will 
immediately be opened and the found text (line) will be 
highlighted, too.

This option is also recommended to be used for file searching 
(File-Find).



3.  Shareware - Licensed Version
================================

The Shareware idea makes it possible for you to test the quality 
and suitability of a program prior to purchasing it.

However, to use this program for commercial as well as for 
private purposes, you need to purchase a licence.


3.1  Equal Software - Different Implementation
----------------------------------------------

The shareware files and the files of the full version are identical!
The decision, whether the program should be run as a full version,
or shareware version, is based upon a special licence file.

When starting and quitting the program as a shareware version,
a message is displayed advising you of the necessity to be 
registered for using the program.

Using this program as a shareware version only, prevents you from 
selecting cutting, copying, and pasting functions in column block 
mode. 


3.2.  The Principle of Licensing
--------------------------------

When you start running the M&I WinEditor, the program detects 
whether you are using the licensed version or not, due to the 
existence of a certain licence file.

In case there is no valid license, an additional part of the 
program will be loaded which contains the shareware tips and the 
registration function. The program creates an order no. which, in 
connection with the relevant registration code, can be used for 
licensing.

The original disk, containing the licensed version of this program,
includes an valid license file which will be setup when running
the installation program.


3.3  No Extra Charge for Updates
--------------------------------

After you have been licensed, there will not be any additional 
charge for upgraded versions (within one version group)!

Any subsequent version can be obtained as a shareware. According 
to the licensing principle pointed out above, the program 
recognizes your valid licence, and it will be executed as 
a licensed version, respectively, at least within one version group.


3.4  Distribution as Shareware
------------------------------

You are allowed to distribute M&I WinEditor as a shareware 
version without any restrictions. Any modifications to the 
files are prohibited!

The program may be installed in mailboxes, networks, etc. 
by the operator or network system operator.

For the purpose of introducing this program to other parties, 
you can use all texts contained therein.



4.  Liability
=============

We do not grant any warranty for the shareware version.

Any liability for damages caused by using this program 
is excluded.



5.  Your Advice and Recommendations
===================================

We would be glad to receive your advice and recommendations 
to improve this program.

Please find below our address:

     Firma Ingo Paleit 
     EDV Consulting & Training
     Auenstr. 3, PF 77
     D-99610 Smmerda
     Germany / R.F.A.
     FAX  : (+49) 3634-370131
     PHONE: (+49) 3634-370111
     CIS  : 100275,1077

Many suggestions made by our customers already helped us to 
improve important details of M&I Editor. We would like to take 
this opportunity to express our thanks to them.
