Copyright: Version 1.7


MasterSplitter for Windows 3.1 Help Contents

License

Introduction

New for This Version

Installing and System Requirements

Splitting Files

Joining Files

Comparing Files

Advanced Features

Ordering the Registered Version


Introduction

The purpose of MasterSplitter is to split large files in order to move them via floppies or for transmission via E-mail. MasterSplitter is an ultra-fast file splitter for Windows 3.1. There is also a version for Windows 95/NT 4.0 with the same great interface.  The file can either be a binary or a text file. The program features an intuitive graphical user interface that makes splitting files easy.

If you want to send the pieces to someone who doesnt have MasterSplitter, simply check the Create Reassemble Batch File check box and an MSDOS/Win3.1 compatible batch file will automatically be created that you can send with the pieces to put it back together.


Installing and System Requirements

MasterSplitter has been tested under Microsoft Windows 3.1 with a Intel Pentium based PC.  There is currently also a version for Microsoft Windows 95and NT 4.0.

To install MasterSplitter, simply unpack the zip file and run the setup.exe program.  To uninstall it, select Uninstall MasterSplitter from the Program group, or run the uninstal.exe program from the installed directory.


Splitting Files

To start MasterSplitter, choose it from the Program Manager group OR simply start it directly by double-clicking on it from within Windows file manager.  The split tab from MasterSplitter controls the file splitting operation.  Enter the file name including the full path of the file you wish to split. If you cant recall the name, just select the browse button and you can find it.

Enter the size of the pieces you want to create.  The default corresponds to a full 3.5 high density diskette.  IF AND ONLY IF youre confident that you will no longer need the original file, select the check box for delete original when done.  I DONT recommend doing this until your comfortable with using the program.

Be sure that you have free disk space at least equal to the size of file your splitting or it wont work.  When youre ready to go, click on the split button to get things started.

If you want to send the pieces to someone who doesnt have MasterSplitter, simply check the Create Reassemble Batch File check box and an MSDOS/Windows 3.1 compatible batch file will automatically be created that you can send with the pieces to put it back together.

Note that MasterSplitter will not split folders, although this can be done quite easily by zipping the folder first with a zip program, and then splitting the zip file with MasterSplitter.


Joining Files

To start MasterSplitter, choose it from the Program Manager group OR simply start it directly by double-clicking on it from within Windows file manager.  The join tab from MasterSplitter controls the file joining operation.  Enter the file name of the FIRST of the previously split pieces including the full path.  If you cant recall the name of a piece, just select the browse button and you can find it.

IF AND ONLY IF youre confident that you will no longer need the file pieces, select the check box for delete pieces when done.  I dont recommend doing this until your comfortable with using the program.

When youre ready to go, click on the join button to get things started.


Comparing Files

The compare tab from MasterSplitter controls the file comparison operation. You may want to use this as a double check before deleting anything.  Enter the original (BIG) file name including the full path of the file you wish to compare with its pieces. If you cant recall the name, just select the browse button and you can find it.

Enter the file name of the FIRST of the previously split pieces including the full path.  If you cant recall the name of a piece, just select the browse button and you can find it.

When youre ready to go, click on the compare button to get things started.


License

VERSION INFORMATION:

MasterSplitter for Windows 3.1 Version 1.7.

Copyright  1997 Tomasoft Corporation.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The dynamic link libraries that accompany this software are Coprighted by Microsoft Corporation.  Also MSDOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

GOVERNING LAW:

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY:

THIS SOFTWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PLACED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY KIND IS OFFERED.  GOOD DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.  THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.  IN ANY CASE LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT TOMASOFT CORPORATION RECEIVED FROM THE USER FOR THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

SHAREWARE AND REGISTERED VERSION:

By using this software you indicate your acceptance of this software license agreement.  You may use this shareware version of this software on a trial basis for only 30 days. The shareware version is identified by the word Unregistered in the title bar and within the About Box of the applicaiton.  After that period of time you must purchase registered version of the software. The shareware or registered version may only be used on one computer at a time.  Storage on the computer is limited to one hard disk except where required for backup purposes.  The registered version may be stored on a network drive provided that sufficient licences have been purchased for the maximum number of concurrent users at that site.  The user may not modify or reverse engineer the software or documentation files contained in this version in any way.  The shareware version may be redistributed to anyone else provided that all files associated with the shareware version are provided together.  No monetary compensation may be accepted or requested by anyone for the distribution of this software without the expressed written permission of Tomasoft Corporation.


Ordering the Registered Version of MasterSplitter

Please send a $10 check or money order payable to TomaSoft Corporation by completing the following form. Please note that provincial  tax should only be added if you are ordering from Ontario. Add $2.50 for shipping and handling if you require delivery by regular mail.

Product: MasterSplitter for Windows 3.1 Version 1.7

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For quantities greater than 30, write to TomaSoft Corporation at the address below (or by e-mail) to discuss site license arrangements.

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Comments:

Mail the completed form and a cheque or money order to:

TomaSoft Corporation

33 Aristotle Drive

Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Other comments or suggestions can be sent by e-mail to tomasoft@worldy.com.

Check out http://www.worldy.com/~tomasoft for more information.


New for This Version

Whats new in version 1.7?

•	Fully supports multitasking. Split, join, or compare in the background.

•	Fully compatible with the Windows 95/NT 4.0 Version of MasterSplitter.

•	Automatically preserves the last modified time of the original file.

•	Automatically preserves the file permissions original file.

•	Automatically calculates a digital CRC checksum signature for each file. This protects against bit corruption during transmission by e-mail or floppy.

•	Initial release of Windows 3.1 version.


Advanced Features

•	Fully supports multitasking. Split, join, or compare in the background.

•	Fully compatible with the Windows 95/NT 4.0 Version of MasterSplitter.

•	Automatically preserves the last modified time of the original file.

•	Automatically preserves the file permissions original file.

•	Automatically calculates a digital CRC checksum signature for each file. This protects against bit corruption during transmission by e-mail or floppy.

•	Compatible with many other file splitters on other platforms.