

        
        TXTcollector 1.0.9
        Copyright (C) 1997-2004 David De Groot
        Updates and other freeware: http://bluefive.pair.com/
        Frequently Asked Questions: http://bluefive.pair.com/faq.htm


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        Intro
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        TXTcollector grabs all .txt files from the directory of your choice and 
        combines them into a new (larger) text file. This can come in handy: 
        I use TXTcollector myself to grab a CD full of readme's to enable me to 
        read them all in one go. 

        Since version 1.0.6 you can also grab .htm, .ini, .inf and .log files...


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        Requirements
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        A file you _may_ need is the VBruntime.
        You can read about this file and download it at the BlueFive homepage at
        http://bluefive.pair.com/vbrun.htm


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        Installation
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        Automatic installation (Setup.exe).

        To uninstall:
        double-click the 'Uninstall TXTcollector' icon in the Start menu, or go 
        to Control Panel/"Add/Remove Programs", select TXTcollector and click 
        "Remove".


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        Usage
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        I'm pretty sure you'll know what to do!

        Tips: 

        * TXTcollector is Drag and Drop enabled. 

        * When you click on the status label "xx files found", TXTcollector 
          will popup a list with filenames. 

        * Advanced users might want to add their own extensions to 
          TXTcollector. They can use the extensions.txt file that comes with 
          the program (see the TXTcollector progdir). They should know 
          however, that TXTcollector only handles plain text files, no 
          matter what extension is used... 

        * There is also the option to add self-made separators to 
          TXTcollector. You have to add your creations to the separators.txt 
          file (also to be found in the TXTcollector progdir).

        * To merge files without any 'headers' like:

          d:\my docs\memos\winxp\winXP_admin_and_restricted_user_setup.txt
          -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

          -> Tick the "No Separator" box to not print any separator.
          -> Tick the "No Filename"  box to not print any reference to a file.
        

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        Limitations
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        Sometimes files are skipped:

        Files that fail the TXTcollector merge-routine are either 

        * no plain text files,
        * occupied (in use) by the system or a program, or 
        * they just do not permit access...

        Tip: to avoid files from being skipped it helps when you save your text 
        files using the ANSI encoding.

        You can recognize skipped files by the
        [Error] - File could not be written... line in the combined.txt file.
        (Do a simple search for "[Error" in your text editor to find it quickly).
        
        Here's an example of a file that failed to be merged:

        c:\windows\inf\apcompat.inf
        *************************************************************************
        [Error] - File could not be written...


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        Thanks
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        Special thanks to Brad Martinez for his superb CCRP BrowseDialog Server.
        More info: http://www.mvps.org/ccrp/


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        Distribution 
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        This program is freeware. There is no charge for using it and it may be 
        distributed freely so long as the files are kept together and unaltered. 
        You may neither sell nor profit from distribution of this software in any 
        way. Distribution on CD-ROMs, Shareware-disks, in shops or through 
        networks are allowed as long as

        a) no money (for the program itself) is taken 
        b) each file of the original ZIP-file is included and 
        c) you informed me about it.


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        Disclaimer
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        This software is provided as is and without warranty.  
        The author assumes no liability for damages, either direct or 
        consequential, which may result from the use of this product.



        Thanks for using TXTcollector!
        David De Groot
        ddg@telenet.be

        
        Keep your copy up-to-date! Please check regularly for updates at:
        http://bluefive.pair.com/

        





