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* METZ Widget is offered without charge by:                             *
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*         METZ Software                                                 *
*         P.O. Box 6699                                                 *
*         Bellevue, WA 98008-0699                                       *
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* For more information or to order METZ products, call:                 *
*         1-(800) 447-1712                                              *
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* Copyright (c) 1991-1992 METZ Software                                 *
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METZ WIDGET OVERVIEW

METZ Widget measures how long you're waiting for CPU processing.  If
applications are yielding frequently--that is, if they are releasing CPU
time for use by other applications--the wait time will be small.  If one
or more applications are taking a long time to yield, the wait time will
be large.  Long yield times can be due to heavy use of memory, an
underpowered machine, or a combination of both.  If you're waiting a lot,
you should probably consider upgrading your system.

The main METZ Widget application window displays a histogram of the wait
periods.  Each vertical bar is one pixel wide.  The height of each bar
will range from between two pixels high up to the height of the window's
area.  Each bar represents the accumulative amount of waiting during one
time interval.  The default time interval is one second but you can change
this interval in the Preferences dialog box.  For example, if METZ Widget
waits a total of 0.75 seconds during a one second interval, the vertical
bar for that second will be three-quarters of the window's area in height.
The bar heights are relative.  That is, the bar will be three-quarters
high, regardless of the window's size.  If there are too many bars to fit
in the application window, the bars will scroll off the left of the
application window.

Beginning with METZ Widget 1.1 a minimum wait time can be specified in
the Preferences dialog box.  Wait times less than this value will not
be recorded.  The minimum wait time is given in milliseconds
(one thousand milliseconds equals one second).  For instance, if the
minimum wait time is one millisecond, only those time intervals where
Widget waited at least one millisecond will be recorded.  This feature
is most useful when recording time intervals to the Widget output file.

METZ WIDGET OUTPUT FILES

If you like, you can store the wait time values in a comma-separated
values (.CSV) file.  This file can be imported into Microsoft Excel or
another application for further analysis.  The accumulated amount of
wait time during each time interval is written to the file.  Before and
after each session the file is stamped with a zero wait time, the time
interval, the current date and time, and the user name.  The file is also
stamped before and after each pause, before and after preferences are
changed, when Widget is exited or closed, and when Windows is exited.
Wait times and time intervals are given in milliseconds (one thousand
milliseconds equals one second).

GETTING MORE INFORMATION

To get help about METZ Widget:

    1.  Choose the About... command from the application menu.  Choose
        the Help button from the About box.
            or
    2.  Choose the Help command from the application menu.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION SUMMARY

     Here is a description of all products currently available from
METZ Software.

COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE

     The following Microsoft Windows applications are commercial
software applications offered by METZ Software.  Although these
applications are offered as upgrades to our shareware application
customers, these are commercial software releases--and are subject
to the terms of their individual license agreements.  Please
contact us for the location of the dealer nearest you.

METZ File F/X
     METZ File F/X incorporates two METZ shareware applications,
Desktop Navigator and METZ Task Manager--and adds three new powerful
utilities, F/X Text Search, F/X File Find, and F/X Undelete.  We've
drawn upon the many suggestions of our users to dramatically redesign
and enhance this unique file and application management utility package.
Just read what the reviewers are saying!
     On February 26, 1991, PC Magazine bestowed the Editor's Choice
award on the METZ Task Manager.  Its "First Looks" review said: a
wonderful Task Manager and four other useful utilities make this a
must-buy for Windows users..." (PC Magazine, 1/29/91).
     In a recent review titled "ThreadZ (METZ) File Manager Rescues
Frustrated Windows Users," InfoWorld's Editor-in-chief Michael
Miller said:  "Among the Windows-specific file managers, File F/X
stands out for its relatively clean design and its ease of use..."
(InfoWorld, 4/22/91).
     Find out for yourself!  Until March 31, 1992, all registered users
of a METZ Software shareware application can upgrade to METZ File F/X
for $49.95.

METZ Lock 3.1
     METZ Lock is a Microsoft Windows application that safeguards your
system from unauthorized use.  Flexible security options allow you to
"lock" your system "on-demand," whenever it is left idle, or according
to a schedule.  Restrict mouse activity, disable rebooting, or enable
the Screen Saver without locking the system.  User-definable hotkeys
and a customizable Screen Saver let you tailor it to your own security
needs.  It even works with your password-protected Novell network.

METZ Lock 3.1 TEN PACK
     A special METZ Lock 3.1 package that contains one User Guide and
one program disk, but allows you to license ten copies of METZ Lock 3.1
economically.

Access Control Software - Harcom Security Systems
     Should your security needs extend beyond Windows to DOS, we have
worked with Harcom Security Systems to develop a complete DOS and
Windows Security solution.  Please contact us for pricing and technical
information.

METZ Widget
     METZ Widget is a CPU monitor for Windows.  Widget is a utility
which can help you justify hardware upgrades by measuring the amount
of time a user waits for the CPU over a given period.


SHAREWARE APPLICATIONS

METZ Task Manager
     METZ Task Manager is a replacement for the Microsoft Task List
application.  Task Manager expands upon the Task List functions,
providing a comprehensive set of utilities including a handy Screen
Saver, File Manager, customizable Tools menu, and much, much more!

METZ Desktop Navigator
     METZ Desktop Navigator is designed to provide fast access to your
drives, directories, and files.  File and directory management
functions are also included.  Additional features include: a
customizable Screen Saver, flexible window arrangement options, and a
handy file finder.

METZ Phones
     METZ Phones is a Microsoft Windows application designed to help
you maintain lists of names, phone numbers, and addresses. If you have
a Hayes-compatible modem, you can use it to autodial numbers from your
phone list.

METZ Dialer
     METZ Dialer is a "pop-up" speed dialer that makes it quick and
easy to dial phone numbers with your Hayes-compatible modem.  A
customizable pulldown menu lets you add frequently called names and
phone numbers.

METZ Desktop Manager
     METZ Desktop Manager is designed to provide you with a friendly
menuing system--plus several bonus utilities.  With METZ Desktop
Manager, you can easily create menus and submenus to access your
applications and data directly, no matter where they are located.
Additional features include: a customizable Screen Saver, flexible
window arrangement options, a directory tree display with "point and
shoot" file management, a file finder, and an automatic menu generator.

METZ Time
     METZ Time is a digital, "pop-up" date and time display which can
be moved to any location on the screen.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice
and does not represent any commitment on the part of METZ Software
Consulting, Inc.  No warranties of any kind are associated with this
product.
