NEW IN VERSION 3.2: 1> Compatibility issue with differences in international numeric formats resolved. Bitmap printing now functional with all system configurations (older versions generated an Overflow message). 2> ToolBar no longer floats in main program view and can be configured to always stay with the main window when it is moved. ToolBar can also be disabled in main view. ToolBar roll up/down feature eliminated. 3> Balloon help system for quick familiarization with program features. 4> Date/time on cover sheet is now optional for printing batches of cover sheets. 5> WinFax Pro dialog box now has date/time controls like WinFax. 6> Program now remembers last screen position. 7> Revised save fax and save sender dialog boxes. Quick image preview in load bitmap dialog box. 8> Main program window now shows thumbnail image of current bitmap or current caption. May be double clicked to access page setup/preview. 9> Delete fax log file menu selection added. Printer setup menu added in page setup/preview and order form screens. Printer setup standardized. Printer options dialog now appears each time you print a cover sheet. 10> Extensive internal modifications and bug fixes throughout. Faster load times. 11> Revised main help. 12> Revised install program now checks for disk space requirements and provides upgrade instructions should a prior version be installed. INSTALLATION Execute INSTALL.EXE from within Windows. Install will create a sub-directory of your choice, copy all distribution files and create a Program Manager Group for WinCover if you desire. Requires VBRUN300.DLL, not included. May be obtained from Compuserve and most major BBS's. FIRST TIME USE Complete help for first time use is available by using the Balloon Help feature from the main Help menu or by pressing the F1 key anywhere from within the program. WHEN UPGRADING FROM WINCOVER 3.0 OR 3.1 (numbers in parenthesis are your old version number): 1> (3.0) Copy VBRUN300.DLL to your Windows System directory. VBRUN300.DLL is available from Compuserve, AOL and most BBS's. 2> You must place WinCover in a DIFFERENT directory than your current installation and then copy your old data and bitmap files to the new directory. These are the files to copy: *.log, *.db, *.bmp, *.fcs(3.1), * .fax(3.0), *.snd (3.1), *.dat(3.0) IF YOU RUN INSTALL TO THE SAME DIRECTORY AS YOUR OLD INSTALLATION, YOUR DATA FILES WILL BE OVERWRITTEN! 3> (3.0) RUN CONVERT.EXE IN THE NEW DIRECTORY to convert to the new Sender and Fax file formats. See the Help menu of CONVERT.EXE for further instructions. YOU MUST CONVERT YOUR OLD DATA TO USE THIS VERSION. **IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM VERSION 3.1 (not 3.1a through 3.1e)** Starting with version 3.1a there was a change of data sequencing in all .FCS (saved fax files). A bug in version 3.1 caused improper data sequencing in .FCS files if carriage returns were added to the notes section. This has been fixed in 3.1a or newer. Any .FCS files saved with version 3.1 will no longer be fully readable with 3.1a or newer with comments, date and notes entries out of sequence. The only way to recover these files is to manually re-sequence the data, which is actually quite easy. IF YOU MUST RECOVER THESE DATA FILES, CONTACT THE AUTHOR FOR INSTRUCTIONS. DISTRIBUTION This program may be freely distributed by any BBS or Shareware distributor as long as all files listed above remain a part of the archive. Please maintain the following filename for distribution: WCV32.ZIP SHAREWARE REGISTRATION WinCover is Shareware. If you find it useful, please register it. Use the Order option under the Help menu to print an order form. AT THE END OF 30 DAYS YOU MUST REGISTER OR DISCONTINUE USING THE PROGRAM. You may also register on Compuserve. Type GO SWREG and use ID #987 Upon registration you will receive a serial number to disable the Shareware nag screens, an upgrade to the latest version, technical support and notification of future version releases. ------------------------------------------------------- FOR ORDERS OUTSIDE OF FRENCH SPEAKING EUROPE CONTACT: Graphic Impact 5241 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite 377 Camarillo, CA 93012-5425 U.S.A. Fax: (805) 482-6213 Voice: (805) 378-7232 Compuserve 73027,3307 America Online at MikeH1259 Single user pricing is $20 + $2.50 Shipping ($5 shipping outside U.S.) For network or corporate site pricing see SITE.WRI. *********************************************************************************** * If you register via the mail or fax (i.e. not on CompuServe) we will send you a * * certificate for a discount on a great collection of shareware on CD-ROM. * * This certificate entitles you to one issue of the 'JCSM Shareware * * Collection' for $9.95 plus shipping ($2 in the US, $3 in Canada, $5 * * elsewhere). This is a great price on a great collection of shareware! * *********************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------- FOR ORDERS IN FRENCH SPEAKING EUROPE CONTACT: WindowShare SARL B.P. 2078 57051-METZ cedex 2 France Fax:(+33)87 32 37 75 Vox:(+33)87 30 85 57 Minitel 3615 WinShare Single user pricing is 275 FF. 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