XTree for Windows Version 1.5 README File ========================================= CONTENTS Product Overview Installation Before You Start Setup Starting Setup Setup Options Setup Process Setup Error Messages Uninstalling XTree for Windows How to Uninstall the XTree File Manager How to Uninstall the XTree Command Center Contacting Technical Support ---------------- Product Overview ---------------- XTree for Windows 1.5 combines unsurpassed file management, file viewing and ZIP file compression with powerful, flexible program management, allowing users to create a custom desktop environment. XTree for Windows 1.5 is an exciting upgrade for the serious Windows user. We've learned from Windows users that they're just as concerned with Program Management as they are with File Management, so in addition to improving the XTree File Manager, we've provided the new Command Center so that you'll have a complete solution for Program Management as well. The File Manager has been enhanced in response to your requests with new features and a new, more-intuitive menu interface. We've answered your requests for text file editing, file printing, drag and drop support and a range of other enhancements. And with the improved menu interface, even though XTree for Windows 1.5 is more powerful than the previous version, it should also be easier to learn and use. The Command Center allows users to fully customize their desktop and add power to everyday program launching. It can read existing Program Manager groups and convert them to CommandBars, either enhancing or replacing the Program Manager. The CommandBars are like tool palettes; they contain buttons that allow users to launch programs or run macros. In addition to launching macros and programs by clicking buttons, each button may be activated with a "hot-key". By using macros and these hotkeys, a user can actually redefine their keyboards on an application by application basis. As an example of this feature, a CommandBar has been provided that contains most of the XTreeGold 2.5 (DOS) keyboard commands. A DOS user moving to XTree for Windows can execute commands by typing their favorite DOS keyboard commands. These keyboard commands are automatically translated into the appropriate Windows commands by macros. For more information on the File Manager, please refer to the file READMEFM.TXT. For more information on the Command Center, please refer to the file READMECC.TXT. ------------ Installation ------------ You must use the SETUP.EXE program on the Setup Disk to install XTree for Windows. The files on the distribution disks are all compressed and have to be properly decompressed as part of the installation. Before You Start Setup ---------------------- IMPORTANT NOTE: On some systems, Setup tends to take quite a long time to copy the files from diskettes. You can ensure the best possible performance by enabling disk caching for the diskette drive from which you are installing. For example, if you are using Microsoft's SmartDrive, at the DOS prompt type: SMARTDRV A to enable caching for drive A. Starting Setup -------------- SETUP.EXE is a Windows program and should be launched from the Windows Program Manager: 1. Place the diskette labelled "Setup Disk" in the appropriate drive. 2. Choose the File Run menu command from the Program Manager menu. 3. Enter "a:\setup", where "a" is the letter of the diskette drive where you have inserted the Setup disk. 4. Choose OK to start the XTree for Windows 1.5 setup process. Setup Options ------------- You are prompted for your name, your company (optional) and your XTree for Windows serial number. The serial number can be found on the Registration Card or, if you are upgrading from a previous version, on your shipping label. The main XTree for Windows Setup Options dialog allows you to select XTree for Windows File Manager, XTree for Windows Command Center or both for inclusion in the installation. If you choose both components, you can install them into the same or separate directories. The XTree for Windows File Manager Options let you select the data file (word processor, graphics, spreadsheet database) viewers you want included in the XTree for Windows installation. The XTree Command Center Options allow you to install Command Center as your Windows shell and/or convert your Program Manager program groups to CommandBars during the XTree for Windows installation. In addition, you can designate which of the converted CommandBars are to be automatically displayed whenever you start XTree Command Center. Setup Process ------------- Program Manager Group --------------------- SETUP creates a Windows Program Manager program group, "XTree Apps", containing the program items, "XTreeWin File Manager", "XTree Command Center", "File Manager Readme" and "Command Center Readme", depending on the Setup Options you have chosen. Each of the readme files (READMEFM.TXT and READMECC.TXT) contains additional information and documentation errata for the relevant product. XTree File Manager ------------------ Setup copies the XTree File Manager files you designated into the destination directory. In addition, if you are installing over a previous version, the XTREEWIN.CFG configuration file is moved to the Windows directory. XTree Command Center -------------------- Setup creates the following directory structure for Command Center: XTCC AUTOLOAD CMBS MACROS XTGOLD XTWIN The XTCC directory contains the main application program files. AUTOLOAD initially holds any CommandBars that you want automatically displayed whenever you start Command Center. If you choose to install XTCC as your shell, Setup always places STARTUP.CMB (if there is one) in the AUTOLOAD directory. You can modify which files reside in AUTOLOAD at any time. The CMBS subdirectory initially contains the CommandBars that Setup converted from Program Manager groups, and that you have not designated for the AUTOLOAD directory. You can modify which files reside there at any time. The MACROS directory contains sample macros and CommandBars. The XTGOLD directory contains a CommandBar and macros that provide XTree Gold keystroke compatibility to the XTree File Manager. The XTWIN directory contains a CommandBar and macros that automate some XTree for Windows File Manager commands. Setup Error Messages -------------------- "Unable to Convert Group File" The indicated Program Manager Group file could not be converted to a CommandBar. This usually occurs when an item in the group refers to a program file or an icon file that no longer exists. "Could not write to the file name: ..." This error occurs when you are installing over a previous version, and that version is currently running. Switch out of Setup and exit the File Manager or Command Center. Then switch back to Setup and continue. ------------------------------ Uninstalling XTree for Windows ------------------------------ XTree for Windows does not include an automated de-installation procedure, but removing XTree for Windows from your system is fairly straightforward. How to Uninstall the XTree File Manager --------------------------------------- Should you ever wish to uninstall XTree File Manager, you can do the following: 1. Delete all files from the directory into which you installed the XTree File Manager. 2. Delete the directory. 3. Delete the XTREEWIN.CFG file from the Windows directory. 4. If there is an [XTreeWin] section in your WIN.INI file, delete the lines in the section and the section heading. How to Uninstall the XTree Command Center ----------------------------------------- Should you ever need to uninstall XTree Command Center, you can do the following (assumes that the name of the directory into which you installed the XTree Command Center is XTCC): 1. For each subdirectory under XTCC, delete all files and then remove each subdirectory. 2. Delete all files from the XTCC directory and then delete the XTCC directory itself. 3. Delete the files XTCC*.* from the Windows directory. Edit WIN.INI and delete the entire [XTCC] and [SblEdit] sections. ---------------------------- Contacting Technical Support ---------------------------- To contact XTree Company for technical support, site licensing or sales information, or to share your ideas for other software programs, please refer to the following information: Mailing Address: 4115 Broad Street, Building #1 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7993 Phone Numbers: General Information: (805) 541--0604 FAX Number: (805) 541--8053 XTree BBS: (805) 546--9150 Technical Support: (805) 541--0604 Technical Support FAX: (805) 541--4762 CompuServe Address: 75300,2266 Internet Address: techsupp@xtree.xtree.com Please have your serial number ready when you call for technical support. Technical support hours are from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday to Friday. You can also contact XTree Company Technical Support on the CompuServe Information Service. You may email your questions to 75300,2266 or you can go to the XTree support area in the PCVENE area. Type "GO XTREE" from any CompuServe prompt.