Folders Program, version 3.4                         by Sloop Software
(c)Copyright 1991 Sloop Software                      a member of the ASP

Folders adds depth to the Program Manager groups for MS Windows.  It 
gives the ability equivalent to having groups within groups.  Each 
folder can hold any type of file you decide to place in it, including
more folders.

Features include:
  - no limit on nesting folders within folders
  - move or copy items from folder to folder using drag/drop
  - run command with browse button which also stores last twelve commands
  - associate command that allows multiple programs to be associated
    with a single extension
  - save location, size of folder as well as item positions
  - launch your applications directly from a folder
  - customizable command lines for any item
  - use virtually any icon on the system to represent items
  - tie two or more folders to the same subfolder
  - display items as icons or just names
  - password protection
  - multi-select capability when adding, deleting, moving or
    copying items


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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have a previous version of Folders already
installed, to install the latest version you must run FINSTALL and 
choose Re-Install.  Be sure and note what version you currently are 
using as FINSTALL will prompt for that information.  Also, copy files
FOLDERS.EXE and FOLDERS.HLP to your windows directory.  Do not copy 
over your FOLDERS.INI file.  

Note that versions 3.0 and earlier cannot be re-installed over.  You 
must delete all folder files and perform an install procedure.
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Installation (no previous versions installed):
  1. Copy files FOLDERS.EXE, FOLDERS.HLP and FOLDERS.INI to your
     windows directory.
  2. Run FINSTALL and follow its directions.  Be sure to select Install,
     not Re-Install.  Make sure the directory you run FINSTALL from also
     contains the other files included on the disk or in the zip file.
  3. That's it.  Your are now ready to start getting organized.

  If this installation process should fail, follow the directions for
  manual install found in FOLDERS.WRI.


Getting Started:
  1. Once the program is installed, open your first folder.
  2. You can rename it, if you want, using the Name command under the File
     menu.  Be sure and rename it in the program group, too.
  3. From this folder, or any folder you create, you can make new folders.
     Simply choose New from the File menu.  You can create subfolders or
     new group level folders such as this first folder.
  4. Create whatever folders you want and add items to them using the
     Add Item command from the Edit menu.  For detail information on each 
     command, use either the help menu or read FOLDERS.WRI.


Changes from version 3.3b (version 3.4)

- Added drag/drop capability for moving or copying items between folders.

- Display items as icons or in listbox mode like File Manager.

- Run and associate commands added.

- Icon selection system changed.  Can now read ICO's, EXE's and ICL's.
  No longer any need to add icons before using them.

- Multi-select capability added to Add Item command.

- Password protection for individual folders added.

- Improved system resource management.

- Folders may no longer be used as the Windows shell.  Instead
  the program Sloop Manager is available for use as the shell.

Changes from version 3.2a (version 3.3b)

- Folders can now act as the Windows shell, meaning Program Manager need
  not be run at all.

- The Folders icon may now be changed.  Once changed, all subfolders will
  appear using the new icon and Folders minimized on the desktop will appear
  using it.  Folder icons in Program Manager groups will still need to be
  changed by hand.

- The position of a folder and the positions of items in a folder may be
  saved.

- Minimize on use or close on use options added.

- Auto arrange of icons option added.

- Bug corrected when using the character @ in filenames, descriptive names
  or command lines.

Changes from version 3.1 (version 3.2a)

- Extraction of icons from executables improved.

- Command Line command modified to display the default command line for 
  an item.

- View Filename command modified to allow the filename to be edited.

Changes from version 3.0a (version 3.1)

- Support for 256 color displays added.

Changes from version 3.0 (version 3.0a)

- Problem corrected when using Folders with Windows running in debug mode.

- Fixed problem with Folders being stuck in multiple select mode until
  hitting CTRL key after using a menu accelerator.

Changes from version 2.1 (version 3.0)

- Use of icons changed considerably.  New command Add Icon allows any
  icon file to be added to the system for use in displaying items.  Also,
  executable files with icons in them and items associated with these
  executable will now appear using the executable's icon.

- Can now copy, move or delete multiple items at a time.  Pressing the 
  ctrl key while selecting items with the mouse, allows multiple items
  to be selected at a time.

- Folder windows may now be resized and the new size used from then on
  when opening that particular folder.  Simply set the folder to the
  desired size and then save the folder.  The next time it is open, it
  will appear using the saved size.

Changes from version 2.0 (version 2.1)

- Only one copy of a particular folder may now be open at a time.
  Double-clicking on the folder icon or using the Open command on a
  folder already open will make the folder selected the active window,
  even if iconized.  It will not open a second copy of the folder.

- Group level folders are now created so their icon may be changed by
  simply going to the Change Icon menu of the Properties command and
  selecting View Next.  Previously, it was necessary to replace the
  file name in the Change Icon dialog with FOLDERS.EXE.

- Subfolders will now always appear starting in the lower-left hand
  corner of the folder.


Files on Disk:
  FOLDERS.EXE  - the executable for Folders
  FOLDERS.INI  - Folders initialization file
  FOLDERS.HLP  - Folders help file
  FOLDERS.ICL  - icon library included for use
  README.TXT   - this file
  FOLDERS.WRI  - documentation on folders
  FINSTALL.EXE - Folders install program
  FLD0000.FL0  - empty folder for use in manual install
  ORDERFRM.TXT - Folders order form
  VENDOR.DOC   - shareware vendor information


REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Note that this is a shareware program.  As such, you may use it on a trial
basis for thirty days.  After this time, the program should be registered 
if it is continued to be used.  Two payment options are available.  For
$35 you receive the latest version and a printed manual.  For $30 you 
receive only the latest version of the program.  Please add $2 for shipping
and handling.  The fee is payable to:

       Sloop Software
       6457 Mesedge Lane
       Colorado Springs, CO 80919
       (719) 260-0433

Be sure and specify your name, address, name of the program and where 
you obtained the program when registering.  Also, specify 3.5" or 5.25"
disk.  Colorado residents, please add the applicable sales tax.  Sorry,
no credit cards.

Direct any  comments to the above address or email to CompuServe 72540,144
or Internet 72540.144@compuserve.com.  Customer support is available to 
registered users and to unregistered users during their trial period.

For information on availability and pricing of a Japanese version contact:

       Personal Data Factory
       Shinjuku yubinkyoku dome
       160 Tokyo Japan


This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem 
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an 
ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman, id#
70007,3536.
