                        TEXTools32 (Trial Version) 

                 Copyright (c) 1997-2000 FireFly Software

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TEXTools32 is a powerful, easy-to-use set of text filters integrated into one
EXE that can be combined like building blocks into mini-programs called
'pipes' that allow you to resolve those everyday text-processing problems.  
TEXTools32 can be used interactively from the command prompt to quickly handle 
simple ad hoc requests or from batch files to handle more complex tasks.  
TEXTools32 can help you automate interactive manual processes, modify HTML pages, 
extract data from cumbersome logfiles, customize text output from other programs, 
perform global text searches and replacements, perform base conversions, construct
tables, interface incompatible software systems, remove duplicate data, convert
fixed-length data to comma-delimited and vice versa, format mailing lists for
printing - all this and more by simply combining filters!  You can even create
user-defined filters from other TEXTools32 filters!  Why write code to process
text when you can 'pipe it'?

TEXTools32 is considered shareware.  You may distribute the TRIAL package, (ZIP)
freely.


Installing TEXTools32
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To install TEXTools32, simply un-archive the ZIP file into an empty directory.  
You can then copy the file, T.EXE into a directory that is searched according 
to the path that you have set up on your computer.  Typing the command, "PATH" 
followed by a carriage return at the command prompt should result in a string 
of directories separated by semicolons.  Installing T.EXE into one of these 
directories should enable you to access TEXTools32 from anywhere on your computer.


Notice to Prior Users of TEXTools (16-bit version)
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Please review CHANGES.TXT to see what's new in TEXTools32 and to note 
incompatibilities that exist with prior versions of TEXTools.


Packing List
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The ZIP package should contain the following files: 

   README.TXT       This file
   VENDOR.TXT       Distribution information for vendors
   T.EXE            TEXTools32 executable, (TRIAL version)
   TTLS32??.RTF     Rich Text Formatted, (RTF) on-line 
                    documentation.  It can be viewed using 
                    Microsoft Word, WordPad, etc.
   CHANGES.TXT      What's new in TEXTools32, updates etc.
   TTLS32.XML       The TEXTools32 PAD file for use by vendors.
      
                    
If the distribution archive file is not complete or you would
like to obtain the latest release of the distribution archive 
file, please visit our website listed below.


Contacting Firefly Software
---------------------------

Direct any e-mail inquiries to "inquiry@fireflysoftware.com".

To download the latest trial version of TEXTools32 or order a 
registered copy of TEXTools32, ($29.00 US), visit our 
website at: 

	http://www.FireflySoftware.Com


How to Obtain Assistance
------------------------

Should you need technical assistance using TEXTools32 please visit 
our on-line forum at 

	http://www.FireflySoftware.Com/support/support.htm 

We can also be reached at "support@fireflysoftware.com".


Warranty
--------

This software and accompanying documentation are provided as is, 
without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including 
but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and 
fitness for a particular purpose.  In no event will the author 
be held liable for any loss of profit or any other damages, 
including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, incidental, 
and consequential damages.


License Agreement
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Firefly Software hereby grants you, the end user, a limited license 
to use this software for personal or business use.

This software, (the trial version) may be freely distributed by 
anyone so long as it is distributed in its unmodified, archived 
state with all of it's associated files.  Any attempt to de-compile, 
disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise alter the software in 
any way is in violation of this limited licensing agreement.  

As with all copyrighted software, this software, and all of its 
accompanying documentation, are protected by United States Copyright 
law and by international treaty provisions as well.

All rights not otherwise expressed herein are reserved by Firefly 
Software.



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Firefly Software is 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 157-F Love Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142 USA, 
FAX 317-888-2195, or send email to omb@asp-shareware.org. 



TEXTools32 was developed to run under Windows 95/98/2000 and NT.

