                         Welcome to Launch!

This README.TXT file contains important, last minute information
about Launch. In addition to this file, there are several other text
files in the Launch directory that you should browse. They are
available to read and/or print from the "Launch Documentation" menu.
See FILES.TXT for a complete list of all files distributed with this
package.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
=================

     1.   New Features
     2.   New Installations
     3.   Existing Installations (** existing users please
         read **)
     4.   How To Get Help, Contact Information
     5.   Requesting Corporate Modifications
     6.   Shareware Vendor Information


1. NEW FEATURES
---------------

This version of Launch offers exciting new features, including:

   *   Added environment variable LOGIN_USER that can be accessed
       from Launch batch files.
   *   Added US Military date format yyyy-Mon-dd.
   *   Option edit fields with a history ID of "Password" do not get
       saved, and are displayed as @'s to protect them from prying
       eyes.
   *   Option edit fields with a history ID of "None" do not get
       saved.
   *   Fixed display of long EditField prompts with short field -
       prompt now gets centred.
   *   Fixed problem that caused EGA cards to show black screen when
       Launch ran a program, used the editor or exited to DOS.
   *   Fixed error checking in export that caused a run time error
       when an invalid format was specified.


2. NEW INSTALLATIONS
--------------------

Use the INSTALL program to install Launch.

To start the installation, place the Launch disk in Drive A:, and
type

    A:INSTALL  [Enter]

A full installation of Launch requires approximately 450 Kb of
available disk space. The actual disk space occupied by Launch will
vary depending on your disk's cluster size.


3. EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
-------------------------

If you already have a Launch installation and you wish to retain your
existing menu structures, please follow these instructions BEFORE
installation:

   1.  Go to your old Launch directory e.g.
       
          c: [Enter]
          cd \launch [Enter]
       
   2.  To convert your existing menu structure to an editable text
       form, type
       
          export /1f [Enter]
       
       Note that this only works for structure 00 in that directory.
       For other structures, type
       
          export /1f [directory]\[number] [Enter]
       
       Hint: To find all of your old structures, type
       
          dir \m_struct.d* /s [Enter]
       
   3.  Rename the Launch directory e.g.
       
          cd\ [Enter]
          ren launch launch.old [Enter]
       
       and install the new version of Launch to the original
       directory (choosing the upgrade option), or install the new
       version to a completely new directory.
       
   4.  After the installation has finished, use the new version of
       IMPORT.EXE to convert all of your existing structure files to
       the new format. If IMPORT detects any errors, some editing
       may be required. If so, check the file M_EXPORT.D00 created
       by the new installation for export format changes.
       


4. HOW TO GET HELP, CONTACT INFORMATION
---------------------------------------

If you have any problems with Launch, please first read this file,
the online help files and the Launch Users Guide. If you still have a
question and need assistance, help is available from the following
sources:

   1.  Email to Simon Carter at launch@ozemail.com.au
       
   2.  Fax to +61-3 9800 3078 (any time).
       
   3.  Leaving a message on our answering machine on +61-3 9888-
       3104.
       
   4.  Physical mail to:
       
          Simon Carter
          Crystal Software
          2 / 9 Woodbine Court
          Wantirna
          Victoria 3152
          AUSTRALIA


To simplify trouble-shooting, please provide the following
information:

   *   Launch version number (from Commands|About)
   *   A contact name
   *   A daytime and after hours phone or fax number where you can
       be reached
   *   The specific steps necessary to reproduce the problem.


5. REQUESTING CORPORATE MODIFICATIONS
-------------------------------------

Corporate and business users are welcome to approach Crystal Software
for modifications specific to their needs. We can easily incorporate
any changes you desire. Please send us specifications and we will
send you a quote. Please also include details such as a contact name,
phone and/or address, plus any other details you think are relevant.


6. SHAREWARE VENDOR INFORMATION
-------------------------------

This file provides information for Shareware Distributors and Disk
Vendors who wish to distribute the shareware version of Launch.

Shareware distributors and disk vendors may not charge more than AUS
$10 to provide the shareware version of Launch. They must also inform
the buyer that they are paying for a service, not for Launch, and
that Launch must be registered if they wish to continue using it
after the trial period of thirty (30) days.

Shareware distributors and disk vendors must include all files when
they supply Launch, and they may not modify these files in any way.
If required, they may add new files of their own.


If you include Launch in your shareware collection, please let us
know. That way you can always keep the latest version and stay ahead
of your competition. Send us a postcard or a note on your business
letterhead, telling who you are and how you can be contacted
(preferably electronically). Then we can notify you of any
updates to Launch.


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