Copyright: WinDIZ Copyright® 1994 David McCarter


CONTENTS
 Overview

 WinDIZ Main Screen

 Running WinDIZ

 Release History

 About The Developer

 How To Register


OVERVIEW
WinDIZ Overview

WinDIZ is a utility to make it easy (using Windows) to view and edit description files contained in zipped files. The most commonly used description formats are FILE_ID.DIZ and DESC.SDI. Most major BBS systems use one of these two file. WinDIZ supports only these two file types

To use WinDIZ, simply drop one or more files onto it using the File Manager. After WinDIZ has determined the files to be valid zipped files and that they contain one of the two description file formats, you're ready to go!

Uses For WinDIZ:

Easily view and edit all those files you have downloaded from BBS systems, on-line services or InterNet FTP sites.

WinDIZ can also be used to imbed description files into archived files from work or home.

The Future Of WinDIZ:

WinDIZ is a subset of a program called WinDIZ Directory (not yet released). WinDIZ Directory will take the information the WinDIZ extracts from a zipped file and compile it into a database. The database will contain file name, directory, date, description, notes and much more. WinDIZ Directory will also update itself to keep files and descriptions current. WinDIZ Directory will also generate reports and perform searches. For more info about WinDIZ Directory release date and pricing, please contact us at the address or e-mail address listed in 'About The Developer'.

About The Developer


About The Developer

WinDIZ is developed by:

DPM Computer Solutions
8430-D Summerdale Road
San Diego, CA 92126-5415  USA

How to contact the developer:

Please lets us know of any problems you might have with WinDIZ or suggestions to the address listed above. Or you can e-mail us a message at:

InterNet-MCCART@VAXD.GAT.COM.or MCCART@HIGH-COUNTRY.COM
CompuServe Users: INTERNET:MCCART@VAXD.GAT.COM or INTERNET:MCCART@HIGH-COUNTRY.COM

This program is NOT freeware. If you continue to use it for more than 30 days, you are required by law to register it. Registeration fee is only $5 plus shipping. See 'ABOUT' to print a order form.

PKZIP/PKUNZIP are trademarks from PKWare Inc.

WinDIZ as created with the following programs:

Visual Basic 3.0 Pro for Windows

WinDIZ uses the following shareware programs:

PERCN2.VBX/ FMDROP1.VBX: Developed By-James Shields,P.O. Box 31926,Seattle, WA  98103-1926 ,CompuServe ID: 71231,2066

GTTBAR.VBX: Developed By-George R. Torralba, 8728 Phinney Ave. N #8, Seattle, WA 98103

WinDIZ Help File was written using:

Visual Help V2.0e - Developed By: WinWare, P.O. Box 2923, Mission Viejo CA 92690. CompuServe Address: 70272,1656

Copyrite Notice


COPYRITE NOTICE
Copyright Notice And Disclaimers

WinDIZ is not been public domain software, nor is it free software. Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use WinDIZ on a 30-day trial basis for the purpose of determining whether WinDIZ is suitable for their needs. The use of WinDIZ, except for the initial 30-day trial, requires registration. The use of unlicensed copies of WinDIZ, outside of the initial 30-day trial, by any person, business, corporation, government agency or any other entity is strictly prohibited.

A single user license permits a user to use WinDIZ only on a single computer.  Licensed users may use the program on different computers, but may not use the program on more than one computer at the same time.

No one may modify or patch the WinDIZ executable files in any way, including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program.

A limited license is granted to copy and distribute WinDIZ only for the trial use of others, subject to the above limitations, and also the following:

1	WinDIZ must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the file containing this license information.

2	The full machine-readable WinDIZ documentation must be included with each copy.

3	WinDIZ may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product without a specific license to do so from David P. McCarter.

4	No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or accepted, except as authorized below:

a. Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) may make WinDIZ available for downloading only as long as the above conditions are met.  An overall or time-dependent charge for the use of the bulletin board system is permitted as long as there is not a specific charge for the download of WinDIZ.

b. Vendors of user-supported or shareware software approved by the ASP may distribute WinDIZ, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission.  Non-approved vendors may distribute WinDIZ only after obtaining written permission from David P. McCarter. Such permission is usually granted. Please write for details (enclose your catalog). Vendors may charge a disk duplication and handling fee, which, when prorated to the WinDIZ
product, may not exceed eight dollars.

c. Nonprofit user groups may distribute copies of the WinDIZ diskette to their members, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Nonprofit groups may collect a disk duplication fee (not to exceed five dollars).

WinDIZ Copyright 1993 David P. McCarter ALL rights reserved

LIMITED  WARRANTY

David P. McCarter guarantees your satisfaction with this product for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.  If you are unsatisfied with WinDIZ within that time period, you must Inform David P. McCarter (address below) in writing within 7 days of the expiration of the warranty.

David P. McCarter warrants that all disks (if provided) are free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming  normal use, for a period of 90 days from the date of  purchase. David P. McCarter warrants that the program will perform in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied with the software product. If a significant defect in the product is found, the Purchaser may return the product for a refund.  In no event will such a refund exceed the purchase price of the product.

Except as provided above, David P. McCarter disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including, but not  limited to implied warranties of merchantability and  fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product.
Should the program prove defective, the  purchaser assumes the risk of paying the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction and any incidental or  consequential damages.

In no event will  David P. McCarter be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation damages for loss of  business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) arising out of the use or the inability to use this product  even if David P. McCarter has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents.

US. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of  the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013.

Contractor/ Manufacturer is:

DPM Computer Solutions
8430-D Summerdale Road
San Diego, CA 92126-5415 USA

All Rights Reserved


WinDIZ Main Screen


RUNWINDIZ
Running WinDIZ

WinDIZ requires VBRUN300.DLL to run. this file can be found on most of the better BBS systems.

The VBX files that come with WinDIZ must be either located in the same directory WinDIZ is located in or in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.

For WinDIZ to extract and zip the description files, PKZIP.EXE and PKUNZIP.EXE MUST be located in your path!


Release History

Version 1.0 - Released on 12/12/93

First official release of WinDIZ.


DESCIND
DESC.SDI Indicator

Thie indicator displays a green light if the current file contains a DESC.SDI file, red if none was found.


Edit Window

This is where you view and edit your description. I'm imposed a 2K limit on the text.

Two see what your text will look like on a system that displays only the first two lines of the description, refer to the 'First Two Line Of The Description' box.


FILEIDIND
FILE_ID.DIZ Indicator

Thie indicator displays a green light if the current file contains a FILE_ID.DIZ file, red if none was found.


FILENAME
File Name Window

This window displays the current file availabe for editing. It also displays the number of files for the current session and what number the user is on.


FIRSTTWOLINES
First Two Lines Display Window

This window displays about how your description will look like on a BBS system that uses two lines of text to describe the file. BE CARFUL, the last six or so letters might be used to display the word "*INFO*", common on all WildCat! systems.


HELPWINDOW
Status Window

This windows shows what the program is doing. For example...Saving ID description, loading files etc.


Status Gauge

When searching files for descriptions, this gauge displays the percent done.

When editing files, this gauge displays the abount of text entered up to 1K of information.


Tool Bar

The tool bar performs the following functions:

•	Open Id file

•	Save Id file to zip file.

•	Cut selected text in the edit window.

•	Copy selected text in the edit window.

•	Paste text from the clipboard to the edit window.

•	Delete selected text in the edit window.

•	Bring up the WinDIZ help file.

•	Bring up the WinDIZ About box.

•	Exit WinDIZ.


TOOLBARHELP
Tool Bar Help Window

This windows show what the button the mouse is on will do.