AZZ CARDFILE (version 3.0.03)
© Antanas Zdramys LY1DL zdramys@kagi.com
http://www.omnitel.net/zdramys/azzcardfile 
last updated on 2002.03.10

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Contents

 1. Introduction 
 2. Main features
 3. Minimal requirements
 4. Installation and uninstall
 5. Registration
 6. Problems running AZZ Cardfile - try before you buy
 7. Distribution
 8. Contacting the author
 9. History


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1. Introduction

I used to keep addresses, phone numbers and other personal information 
in old Windows 3.1 Cardfile, which I missed in Microsoft Windows 95. 
The alternatives, MS Scheduler, MS Outlook, and various freeware 
and shareware PIMs (Personal Information Managers), were either too complex 
or inconvenient to use. I just needed a simple, small, notebook with the ability 
to locate an item quickly. Specifically, I wanted something that consisted 
of empty cards - without any predefined fields (street addresses, zip, state, phone, 
fax, etc.). 

Instead of using the old MS Cardfile, I decided to make such a PIM myself. 
AZZ Cardfile now helps me to manage phone numbers and addresses. 
This small application is equally suitable for use as a small "database" 
for references, notes, recipes ... or anything else you want quick access to.

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2. Main features

* Data files are compressed, encrypted and password protected
* Cards count and card sizes are limited only by system resources
  (tested 100,000 cards and individual card sizes over 10 MB)
* Supports Rich Text Format (RTF)
* Objects (pictures, sounds, other things) can be embedded or linked in the cards
* Imports Microsoft Cardfile crd files (text only) and delimited text files
* Exports ASCII, RTF and delimited text files
* Merges several Cardfiles into one
* Ready for network - open files in exclusive mode
* Multiple cards selection from the list
* Print cards in different pages or continuously, print list only
* Offers customizable background colors for individual Cards
* Remembers last modification date for each card
* Automatically sorts Card List (filtered on typing) 
* Search and replace text in cards
* Dials phone using internal or Microsoft phone dialer
* Autodetects and remembers phone numbers
* Sends e-mail using default or user defined e-mail client
* Browses WWW using default or user defined browser
* Offers customizable appearance (user interface)
* Stores toolbars, most recent used files and other options in the Registry
* Will minimize to System tray icon for one click access
* Does not install additional files in other directories (e.g. Windows\System). 
* Does not require additional DLLs, VBXs, OCXs, or database engines.

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3. Minimal requirements

* An IBM PC-compatible PC with 80486 or higher processor
* 8 MB of RAM
* 2 MB of hard drive space
* MS Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000. XP or MS Windows NT
* A modem (for automatic dialing)
* E-mail and WWW browser applications 

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4. Installation and uninstall

Close all other applications before installation.
Run setup.exe and follow instructions.

NOTE: close compression agents (e.g. ZipMagic) before installation.

If you find that AZZ Cardfile does not meet your needs, 
you can easily remove it from your computer system by using the 
Control Panel Add/Remove Applications window.  
Activate the Control Panel, double click Add/Remove Programs and 
double click on the AZZ Cardfile list box entry.

You can also uninstall AZZ Cardfile by running UNINSTALL.EXE in the 
application folder.

NOTE for Windows NT/2000/XP users:
A normal user only has "read-only" access to the "program files" 
and the windows directory, therefore it cannot write to any files in there.
Log-in as administrator or power user during installation.
Sample file is located in "Program Files/AZZ Cardfile", therefore, 
for limited user's account, it is "read-only". 
Keep your data files (.azz) in "My documents" or "Shared documents" folder.

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5. Registration

AZZ Cardfile version 3 has the following pricing:

Single user licenses, $12 per user.

A Site License costs $240 (equal to 20 users) and covers all locations for 
your organization within a 160 kilometer radius of your site (100 miles). 
One big advantage of a Site License is that you do not need to keep track 
of how many people at your site are using the software.
 
A World-Wide License costs $1000 and it covers all locations for your 
organization on the planet Earth.
 
Paying for AZZ Cardfile is fairly simple. 
From the Register menu, choose Register Now or open the REGISTER.EXE 
program that accompanies AZZ Cardfile.
Also you can pay online: visit web page http://order.kagi.com/?L8Z
 
AZZ Cardfile has a built-in protection scheme which disappears once you 
register.  When the payment processing service receives your payment, 
they will inform me (the author), and I will send you your 
registration codes along with instructions on how to enter them into 
AZZ Cardfile.

If you provide an e-mail address with your payment, 
I will send you the registration codes via e-mail.
 
If you do not have an email address, please provide your complete 
postal address.

When you register AZZ Cardfile you will be entitled to:

* Your personal registered version of AZZ Cardfile without the 
  reminder window that appears when running the unregistered version. 
  (You will receive a unique User ID and Serial Number.)

* Free AZZ Cardfile updates. These can be downloaded directly from the 
  AZZ Cardfile web site on the Internet:
  http://www2.omnitel.net/zdramys/azzcardfile/
  In this site you can subscribe to the announcement mailing list: 
  you will be informed about newest updates.

* Priority e-mail support for AZZ Cardfile. 
  (You must quote your User ID and Serial Number.)

In addition, registering will enable the author to continue developing 
AZZ Cardfile and you will be maintaining the "honesty system" that is 
the basis of all shareware.

NOTE: I am not selling AZZ Cardfile installation disks. 
      The only thing I deliver is AZZ Cardfile registration codes 
      (User ID and Serial Number).

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6. Problems running AZZ Cardfile - try before you buy

AZZ Cardfile is still under development. 
Every few months, I upload a new copy to my web site, which contains 
minor bug fixes, and slight enhancements. 
All future versions of AZZ Cardfile will be unlocked by the same User ID 
and Serial Number - so a registration will be valid for all versions. 

There are no problems running AZZ Cardfile in the most systems. 
However, this application can not run properly on some specific conditions.
 
AZZ Cardfile makes no pretense at being a powerful word processor. 
Use text formatting features moderately. 

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7. Distribution

AZZ Cardfile may be freely distributed to any persons under the following 
conditions.

* The original files remain unchanged and complete. 
  An additional file may be added with any relevant comments from the distributors.

* Only unregistered copies (without information about User ID and Serial Number) 
  of AZZ Cardfile may be distributed. 
  If the registered owner distributes or discloses his/her registration information 
  to others, then he/she is breaking the terms of the licensing agreement and 
  therefore breaking the law.

* The software must be distributed free. 
  The only charge that may be incurred by a user in obtaining the unregistered 
  version of the software is the cost of the media (ie. floppy disk or CD-ROM) 
  plus a nominal copying fee. 
  It must be clearly labeled on any packaging that the user is obtaining the 
  Shareware version of AZZ Cardfile, and does not have a "full" license.

* If the software is to be distributed on a large scale (ie. Magazine cover disc, 
  BBS, Shareware CD-ROM, etc..) then notification of the author would be greatly
  appreciated. E-mail addess is: zdramys@kagi.com. 

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8. Contacting the Author

Feedback is always welcome. If you'd like to comment on the program, 
submit suggestions for future releases or if you'd like to report 
a bug you've found, you can contact me at the e-mail address below:

zdramys@kagi.com

Also you can reach me by postal mail:

P.O.Box 1510 
LT-2040 Vilnius 
Lithuania

Visit the AZZ Cardfile home page:

http://www.omnitel.net/zdramys/azzcardfile/


Remember, all bug reports get taken seriously, 
and many of the useful features  are from testers' suggestions!

If you want to be informed about newest changes, 
subscribe to AZZ Cardfile announcement mailing list
(via http://www.omnitel.net/zdramys/azzcardfile/).


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9. History

What is new in VERSION 3.0

Main improvements:
- Embedded and/or Linked objects in the cards. 
  You can place pictures, sound and other things in cards by 
  File | Insert Object, File | Insert Picture, or copy from somewhere else, 
  then Edit | Paste (or Paste special). 
  You can use AZZ Cardfile as photo album, however, file size will grow heavily 
  if you add many pictures. It is common problem for all Rich Text applications 
  (try to add many pictures to MS WordPad document). 
  It will be fixed in future, after implementing HTML.
- Text formatting enhancements. 
  Highlined text. Subscript and superscript. Hyperlinks.
- Added paragraph formatting.
- Fast file opening. 
- Reduced memory consumption.
- Cards count and cards size is less limited.
  Tested 100,000 cards, size of one card was over 10 MB. 
  However, if cards count is very large, some actions (add new card, paste card 
  from clipboard, etc.) can take a long time. I will fix it in the next version.
  However, if you have 128 MB RAM, you should not have such problems 
  with < 60,000 cards.
- Added Go To Card action.
- Changed cards list. 
  Hot track (move mouse over), in-place editing (slowly double-click), 
  gridlines (Options | View | Cards list). 
  Most important: it can hold more cards (something about 2,000,000,000, 
  I didn't try) and is ready to hold sub-cards (nesting, tree-structure, etc.).
- "Match start of Title" added to Options | General | Filter.
- Improved search: continuous search, some bugs fixed.
- "Sort card lines" added in Card menu 
  (sorting lines alphabetically inside the card).
- Card properties dialog.
- "Busy" indication in dialing.
- Dial letters as numbers option.

Improved appearance (user interface):
- "Flat Scroll bars" added to Options | View | Cards List
- Improved Options | View: added Colors and fonts buttons.
- Set Font/Color to all cards buttons added instead of check boxes.


What is new in VERSION 2.2

Main improvements:
- Select multiple cards (using Shift, Ctrl and mouse drag). 
  You can delete, copy/paste, print selected cards. 
- Copy/cut/paste cards.
- Cards locking ("lock card" button).
- Added export to AZZ Cardfile version 1.x format.
- Prepared to network. If somebody in network tries to open a file, 
  which you have already opened, a warning message will appear and 
  copy of the file will be opened. 
  (Options | General | Exclusive open mode should be selected).
- Cards list sorting on/off (Options | General | Sort cards list)

Improved appearance (user interface):
- Floating menu toolbar with bitmaps.
- Optional clear input box button 
  (Options | View | Show Clear Input button).
- Hint in card list now shows full title on mouse (hover).  
  If you can't see all long card title - just hold mouse on it.
- Multi columns list (Options | View | Cards List | Columns).
- Option to filter whole words: Input box could filter whole words only. 
  For instance, after typing "act", title "character" will not be included 
  in the filtered list (Options | General).
- Customizable Action Box size and font (Options | View).
- Customizable main menu font (Options | View).
- Register menu moved to Help section.
- "Cut" button included in toolbar.
- Bi-directional mode (Options | View | Right to Left mode). 
  Controls the reading order for the text, the placement of the vertical 
  scrollbar, and whether the alignment is changed to right-to-left. 
  Useful if the application is running on a system with a 
  Middle Eastern locale.

Improved file operations:
- Now it is not possible to open a second instance of a file, 
  which is already opened in the same computer.
- You can choose any location to create backup copies 
  (Options | General | Open and Save).
- Added most recent used (MRU) files popup menu to the File Open button.
- MRU files count option (Options | General | Recently used file list).

Improved printing:
- Customizable headers and footers (Options | Print).
- Print selected, filtered, all cards or the list from File | Print menu.
- Memorized page size, orientation and margins.

Improved dialing:
- "Remember" and "forget" phone numbers changed to Set and Reset.
- Option to autodetect phone numbers in card titles (Options | Dial).
- Does not dial alphabetic characters, only numbers, * and #.

Other improvements:
- Card title is now the second parameter (file name first) in the command line. 
  You can run AZZ Cardfile from command line (Start | Run) or shortcut, 
  using parameters. First parameter is file name, second - card title. 
  For instance, command line could be like this: 
  "AZZ Cardfile" "c:/xxx/yyy/zzz/abc.azz" "John" 
  When you run this command, AZZ Cardfile opens file abc.azz and shows 
  first card with John in the title. 
  It could be useful in some automation tasks, batch files. 
  You can put such command in Windows 98 Scheduled Tasks - 
  you will create a reminder.
- RTF check box deleted - all cards RTF now.
- Convert a card to plain text by selecting "Remove formatting" 
  in the Card menu.



You can see what was new in previous versions 
in AZZ Cardfile Help file History topic.


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Antanas Zdramys LY1DL  
Vilnius, Lithuania