******************************************************************************
  Active File Compare(tm) Version 1.4
  Copyright (c) 2001-2002 Formula Software Inc.
  All Rights Reserved

  info@formulasoft.com
  http://www.formulasoft.com/

  IMPORTANT :
  By  using  this  software,  you  ( the licensee ) hereby agrees to the
  terms   and   conditions   as   stated   in   the   accompanying  file
  "LICENSE.TXT".
******************************************************************************

CONTENT
-------

1. Program description
2. System Requirements
3. Installation and Uninstallation
4. Registration
5. Technical support
6. Where to get the latest version


1. Program description
----------------------
Active  File  Compare  is  the  advanced  utility  for  comparison and
synchronization any ASCII  text  files  in visual mode that represents
results  of  compare in two windows on screen side-by-side where lines
that differs are marked by special color icons.

This  utility  is  an  excellent  tool  for  comparison source code of
programming languages C++, Pascal, Java, Basic,  Assembler  etc.,  and
also HTML, INI and BAT files since it  supports  syntax  highlighting.
Active File Compare enables you to immediate correction of  the  found
differences between versions of files (merges files).

The algorithm of comparison always correctly finds differences both in
small text files and in files having the large changes.

Active  File  Compare  has  own File Manager consisting of two windows
side  by  side.  It  allows you to compare contents of two folders, to
load  files  for  the subsequent operations, to copy files and folders
etc. You may control which files will be displayed in the File Manager
by using filters.

Features:

- The correct algorithm of comparison of the text files;
- Syntax highlighting for pas, cpp, html, java, bas, sql, asm, ini, bat, txt;
- Synchronization of fragments having differences;
- The own File Manager, consisting of two windows side by side;
- Compare the contents of two folders;
- Support of Project Settings;
- Color highlighting of differences down to the level of characters;
- Generates the File Differences report;
- Search the text;
- Support of Command Line Options;
- Multilingual interface support.


2. System Requirements
----------------------
- Windows 95/98/NT4/2000
- 1 Mb of free hard disk space


3.Installation and Uninstallation
---------------------------------
Extract  .zip  file  to  temporary  directory, then execute SETUP.EXE.
Active  File  Compare(tm)  Setup  Wizard would automatically setup and
install the whole program under a minute!

For  uninstall  Active  File  Compare by using the tools provided with
your  operating  system  Windows. Open the Control Panel, double-click
on Add, select Active File Compare, and click button Remove.


4. Registration
---------------
You  can  register  your  copy  of  Active File Compare(tm)  at a cost
of $19.95. The price for Business license is $29.95.

You can order Active File Compare(tm) on its web site:
http://www.formulasoft.com/order.htm  or you can go directly to the order
page: 

For more information, send e-mail to "sales@formulasoft.com".

Free registration
-----------------
For testers:
If  you  can help us to test this program and will send the detailed bug
report  or  wishes  for  the  future  versions,  and  you'll  get a free
registration.

For translators:
If  you  can  help  us to implement the support to your native language,
please  drop  us a line, and you'll get a free registration! Just please
contact  us  prior  to  starting  the  translation,  and  you'll receive
instructions how to do this.


5. Technical support
--------------------
If  you  experience  problems while using Active File Compare(tm), our
technical support department is always ready to help you.

If you have to report a bug or if you have a technical question please
write to support@formulasoft.com

If  you  have  any  comments  or  suggestions  about how our technical
support can serve you better, write to wish@formulasoft.com

Please include the following information when requesting support:

- program version (from "About" dialog)
- where did you get Active File Compare(tm) from (http or ftp site)
- windows 95/98/NT4/2000 version
- full  description  of your  problem - provide as much information as
  possible to  allow  duplication  of  the  problem:  place  of  error,
  sequence of your actions, etc.


6. Where to get the latest version
----------------------------------
The latest version of Active File Compare(tm) is always available from
our web site at http://www.formulasoft.com/
