--- SCAN4TXT ---
Scans binary files [eg. data files] for text strings.

  Usage:
    SCAN4TXT[.EXE] filename [wordlen] [/Q] [/S] [/E] [/?]

  filename: This argument is required. Indicates the file to be parsed.
  wordlen:  Optional. A text string must be this long to qualify as a word.
  /Q        Quiet mode.  Output only the words found and error messages.
  /S        No spaces.  Does not count space characters as part of a word.
  /E        Outputs only words of EXACTLY 'wordlen' characters. Default is off
  /?        Shows this help screen.

This program was developed for my use for several important reasons, but
I figured, hey, it might be useful to others, too.

Some of the ways this program can be used (and has been used in my
programming) are:

   * Looking in your .exe files for hidden messages compilers might put
        in there.
   * Separating text files into words, each on a separate line (use with
        /Q and /S switches)
   * Recovering data from mangled MS-Word and similar files. (Run and
        redirect into a new text file.  Then re-open in your word
        processor and re-apply the formatting you've lost.  Voila!)
   * Looking for lyrics and track names in MIDI files. (Yeah, a little
        rough, I know.)

Enjoy the program.  Questions, comments, etc. can be directed to:

                 bjslone@netscape.net

or snail-mail to:

                 Brett J. Slone
                 PO Box 27
                 Garner, KY  41817

Thanks!

Copyright (C)1997 Brett J. Slone.
The program is freely distributable as long as this document is kept with
it.
