FDwin for Windows95

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dec. 16. 1996 - v1.2.6
 -changed text to be more "saying" when properties change.
 -altered form to be "minimized" if "StartInTray" option is checked.

dec. 15. 1996 - v1.2.5b released to 18 BETA testers
 -added ability to clear PHistory buttons.
 -removed "wrong key" ding when closing FDwin with <ESC> key

dec. 12. 1996 
 -FDwin can now start with small window, option set in properties.
 -FDwin can expand/collapse by dbl.clicking the form, when the list is NOT visible.
 -added a shortcut number to History and PHistory historylists.

dec.  9. 1996 
 -fixed startupproblem with "StartInTray" default is now "false"
 -corrected misspelling "rebuild" -> "rebuilt"
 -property form now stays where you leave it

dec.  9. 1996 - v1.2.4b released to 18 BETA testers
 -fixed bug in regards to popupmenu on tray not disappearing.
 -altered app so tray icon is only visible when mainform is not.
 -added code so FDwin can have only one instance.
 -rearranged buttons on FDwinform
 -added code to open several folders at once (eg check several folders in listbox)
 -added code to assign S-buttons a searchstring.
 -added code to change FONT property on all FDwin forms.
 -added a "Start in tray" option.
 -altered the "push cancel if folder is not found" to end in SearchString editbox.

nov. 30. 1996 - v1.2.3b internal
 -added "properties" to TrayMenu
 -added "clear history" button
 -added "rebuild structure" button
 -added "close" button (will close FDwin instead of staying in tray)
 -if properties has changed FDwin will close.(in order to reread the registry)
 -if "Drives" property has changed datastructure is rebuild.

nov. 30. 1996 - v1.2.2b released to a few(18) users for evaluating
 moved all entrys from FDwin.ini to registry. FDwin.ini no longer used.

nov. 28. 1996 - v1.2.1 internal
 fixed bug in regards to "can't close windows95 when FDwin icon is in tray"

nov. 27. 1996 - v1.2.0 internal
 Added the ability to open a DOSbox via the listbox.
 Added "copy to clipboard" function.

nov. 26. 1996 - v1.1.9 internal
 Added a lot of new utilitys. FDwin can now stay in tray (that was hard) and has
 a popupmenu.

nov. 24. 1996 - v1.1.8 internal
 DataPath in FDwin.ini now refers to the "windows directory" instead of "c:\windows\"

nov. 23. 1996 - v1.1.7 internal
 fixed bug in regards to opening TWO explorer windows when jumping to "root" drives
 like c: or d:

nov. 22. 1996 - v1.1.6 internal
 altered the nag screen to be more nagging for non registered users

nov. 22. 1996 - v1.1.5 internal
 added history and permanent history abilities

nov. 21. 1996 - v1.1.4 Released
 fixed a "visual" bug when creating the database.

nov. 20. 1996 - v1.1.3 Released
 fixed bug in regards to using "FullSearch=1"

nov. 20. 1996 - v1.1.2 Released
 added several new features upon request from registered users
 - make a full search (upon request from users)
 - start another filemanager than explorer (upon request from users)
 - FDwin can now stay open AFTER opening a folder (upon request from users)
 - toggle "stay open" with <CTRL><ENTER>

       v1.0.9 - v1.1.1 internal 

nov. 07. 1996 - v1.0.8 Released
 fixed bug reg. small/large fonts in forms

oct. 30. 1996 - v1.0.7 internal
 color bug fixed

oct. 22. 1996 - v1.0.6 Released 

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What does it do?
  I allways found it difficult to access folders when you have a lot of them.
  So i wrote FDwin to get quick access to folders.
  You seek on folder names on all of your disks (eg C:,D:, E: etc.)
  If a folder with the exact name is found, and there is only one, this folder
  is opened. If there is more than one you get to pick the one you want.
  If there is no exact match, you get a list of the foldernames wich include
  the text you search for. (You go directly there if there is only one).
  After the folder is opened the program shuts down.

How to install it?
  Just unzip the exe file and put it anywhere.
  I find it usefull to have it on the "desk" and make a key shortcut to it
  ex. CTRL+F12, then you have it right by.

How to uninstall FDwin?
  Delete the exefile(FDwin.exe) & FDwin.dat in the windows folder.

How does it work?
  I scans the disks from the "Drives" parameter in the registry.
  By default it only includes "C" but just ad all the drives you want to scan.
  (ex. "Drives=CDEP" scans drive C:,D:,E: and P:)
  While scanning a datafile is made (FDwin.dat) and this is where it searches
  for the information. It then uses "explorer.exe" to open the folder so please
  make sure that there is a legal PATH to "explorer.exe" (otherwise it won't work)
  With an other option in the registry you can specify that the folder is opened with
  explorer.exe if you choose. The program is written in BORLAND DELPHI 2.0.

How long can i use it before registering?
  For 30 days. After that you will get a NAG screen every time you start it.
  But it will still work. However please register (it's free), i just wan't to
  see how big the interrest is for such a program.

How to register?
  Fill out the register.txt and e-mail it to me. Please allow a few days for
  me to process the request.
  PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS FREE TO REGISTER, so please do.

Send questions/suggestions to

Soren Poulsen
slp@pobox.com
http://www.pobox.com/~slp
