PFONT - Font Viewing and Printing Program for Windows

Version 3.1

 1998 Aylott Computing

Introduction:

This Windows application allows you to view and print a sorted list of your
fonts (eg True Type and ATM) in the following format:

<fontname>
    ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
    abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
    1234567890 !@#$%^&*()[]{}?

Multiple font samples are listed on each page allowing a compact record of
all your fonts to be kept for reference. A list of your favourite fonts can
be saved to disk and loaded when required.


PFONT has been released as Shareware - you are welcome to try it out free of
charge for a period of 30 days. If you find it useful, please pay the author
as detailed below otherwise you are required to delete it from your PC. Your
support will make it possible to produce updates and additional Windows
applications.
 
You are encouraged to pass this application on to friends and colleagues but
please keep it in it's original format and with all files included in the
package. If you do decide to register PFONT, please do not disclose the code
to others but, instead, encourage them to support shareware. You will gain
from additional registrations by receiving regular updates and support.


Installation:

Just copy the following files into any folder (eg C:\PFONT):

PFONT.EXE
PFONT.HLP

You will also need VBRUN300.DLL in your WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder but this may
already be present. You will find a link to this file at our Web site.

Now create an icon that points to PFONT.EXE or just double-click on it from
File Manager or Windows Explorer.


Operation:

When the program starts it will take just a few seconds to find and sort
your fonts. When this process has completed you will see a message telling
you how many fonts it has found. You can now simply press the PrintFonts
button to produce a printed copy for reference.


Font Size
  
Use the vertical slider bar to select a font size for the printed output.
 
Include Header
 
Check this box to print a summary line at the top of page 1. This summary
shows the number of fonts found, the number selected for printing and the
date (registered version only).

Sample Printout
 
Check this box to print a maximum of 19 of your selected fonts. This can be
useful to test the output before sending all your selected fonts to the printer
(registered version only).

Customise Text

You are able to change the default text by selecting Fonts/Customise Text
from the Menu or by selecting a button on the PFONT screen. If a line is empty
it will be suppressed in the printed output.
 
When you press the Save button, the customised text will be used as the default
text next time you start PFONT. Press the Restore button to remove your
customised text and revert to the PFONT default (ABCDE...).

You can select CANCEL from this screen (or press <ESCAPE>) to return to the
previously selected text.

Select Fonts
 
This option can be selected from the Menu (Fonts/Select Fonts) or from a
button on the PFONT screen. It allows you to view fonts on the screen and select
the fonts you wish to be printed. By default ALL fonts are selected for printing.

To view a particular font, just click once on the font name. Some fonts
(eg printer fonts) cannot be displayed on the screen.
 
The fonts in the right pane (SelectedFonts) are those that will be printed and
those in the left pane (AvailableFonts) are those that can be added to this
list. Use the Select and Remove buttons to move fonts from one pane to the other
or double click on the font to move it to the opposite pane.
 
Following a request from Tom Cheatum, you are now able to save your list of
Favourite Fonts by selecting the Save button. This will store a list of your
currently selected fonts to disk. Select the Load button to restore your
Favourite selection at any time. There will be a short delay after loading,
while the fonts are checked to ensure they are still present on your system.
 
Note that the 'Favourite Fonts' file (PFONTSEL.PFF) will be saved in the
'working directory' and will overwrite any existing file. Only one set of
Favourite Fonts can be saved at any one time.

To reload ALL your installed fonts, press the Select All button.

When you are happy with the list of selected fonts, press OK. There will be a
short delay as the font information is collated before you are returned to the
main PFONT screen where you can press the Print button to obtain a hard copy of
your fonts.

You can select CANCEL from the Select Fonts screen (or press <ESCAPE>) to
return to the previously selected fonts.


Notes:

	The shareware evaluation version is limited to 19 fonts
        (about 2 pages) and prints a copyright message at the top of each page

	The registered version prints ALL your fonts and has no nag/brag
        screens.

	The registered version omits the copyright message at the top of
	each page and, instead, prints an optional summary header at the
	top of page 1 showing the date, number of fonts etc.

	The range of font sizes has been limited to between 8 and 32
        points. Some fonts cause the program to stop printing, particularly
        in larger sizes - if this does happen, try a smaller font size.

	The printed text is truncated if it does not fit on one line.

	The customised text string is limited to 40 characters.


Payment:

To receive the registration code to run this utility on a single PC,
please send US$10 to:

David Aylott
2/35 Bertram Street
ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185
Australia

This one small fee gives you access to the full power of this application
and any future updates or bug fixes. If you wish to negotiate multiple or
site licences, please contact us.

Print out and complete the ORDER.TXT file to make this process easier.

Please e-mail daylott@bigfoot.com first if you are in the US, Australia or
the UK as other payment options are available (eg deposit to bank accounts).


Do remember to include the following:

	The version of PFONT you are using
	Where you discovered PFONT
	Your e-mail (or street) address or a fax number for the registration
        code
	A self addressed envelope if you wish to receive the registration
        details by post
	Any comments or suggestions for improvements you may have


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Thank you for your interest.

