eTxtRead  for Psion S3A
Version   1.03   19e September, 1996

INTRODUCTION

  This is the second release of eTxtRead.
  eTxtRead is a text file reader.
  The files can have any size and can be compressed.
  The files can be showed vertical or horizontal in any of
  the build in s3A rom fonts.


INSTALLATION

  eTxtread comprises of the following files:
	ETXTREAD.APP
	ETXTREAD.TXT

  Copy  ETXTREAD.APP in the \APP directory.
  Make a directory \TXT.
  Copy ETXTREAD.TXT in the \TXT directory.

  Install the ETXTREAD.APP program using the Psion + I key
  from the system screen.


CHANGES

  Version V1.03
	- default vertical orientation changed
	- searching can be interrupted by pressing ESC
	- the found word is shown inverted.
	- rewrite of documentation for Text Alias files.

  Version V1.02
	- tab key for previeus page
	- new vertical orientation
	- new menu layout
	- default setup file in \opd directory
	- fix psion z/Z in menu

OVERVIEW

  eTxtRead is a fast, compact  text file viewer written in C.
  Files compressed by TCREADER from Barry Childress can also
  be viewed.
  Files in differend directories can be put together with the use
  of the make alias function in the program.

  Many of the menu commands have shortcuts without the psion-key
  for using the program with one hand.

  The program has a horizontal and 2 vertical viewing modes.




DOCUMENTATION

  You can use the help button for all the shortcut keys,
  and the Make alias function. The rest of the documentation
  You can find here.

  Text formatting  modes:

  There are 3 formattings modes that can be selected
  with the diamond/shift diamond key:
	Optimized:
	  The program tries to format lines
	  that are to long according te original file.
	  If the line is cut off, then the next newline is ignored
      and the space after the ignored newline is put infront
      of the line. Sometimes this can produce strange effect.
    Line:
      Line that are to long just continue on the next row
    Continue:
      Newlines are ignored

  Shortcuts:

	The keys mentioned in the next parts of
	this text can be accessed with or without
	the psion key. This makes it easier to
	use the program with one hand.
	A overview of the keys can be seen by pressing
	the help key and selecting shortcuts

  Viewing:

	The program can show text vertical or horizontal with
	the shortcut keys 'v' or 'h'.
	When going to vertical orientation, there is a short
	delay where the program is making the vertical font.
	When you chose a different font(see later) in
	vertical orientation the same delay occurs.
	When pressing v when already in vertical mode,
	the other vertical mode is selected

  Fonts

	Al the Psion 3A build in rom fonts can be used
	in vertical and horizontal orientation.
	To select the the next/previeus font use
	the 'z'/'Z' keys.
	To switch bold use 'b' or 'B'
	When swithing fonts while in vertical orientation,
	you could temporary switch to horizontal mode
	to avoid the delay for making the fonts.

  Text Alias

	The default directory for eTxtReader is normaly
	the \TXT directory.
	(You can use other directories from the system
	screen when you create a new list)

	If you want to view files that are not in de
	directory for eTxtReader, you can use a Text Alias.

	A Text Alias is a short file that is saved in the
	directory for eTxtReader that contains a link
	to another file. The alias files are then
	visible in the system screen.

	When you select the text alias file from the system
	screen, eTxtReader will open the file in the other
	directory.

	The setup information for the file will be
	saved in the directory for eTxtReader.
	This can also be used for viewing text files in
	flash memory because the config file will not
	be saved on flash memory.

	How to make an alias:

	Select eTxtReader with the directory you
	want the text alias to be.

	Use the 'Open file' menu command to open
	the text file in another directory or device.

	Execute the 'Make alias' menu command to
	save the text alias file.

	After exiting eTxtReader the file should
	be added to the system screen, and can be
	used like a regular file.


  Feedback

	 The program is distributed as freeware,
	 but I have spend a lot of time developing and
	 would like it very much to get some feedback.
	 If I don't get any feedback I won't bother
	 making freeware programs anymore.

	 I am also interested in how the program behaves
	 on the new Psion Siena or 3c.

	 Feedback is welcome at:

	  Email: Peter.Muys@hookon.be
	  http://door.hookon.be/~petemuys/

	  Peter Muys
	  Invalidenstraat 102
	  9041 Oostakker (Gent)
	  Belgium
	  0032 (0)9 259 09 23


GETTING THE LATES VERSION
	  The latest version of eTxtReader will
	  first be put on my homepage(see above).

COPYRIGHT
	eTxtRead is copyright 1996 by Peter Muys.
	All rights reserved.
	The program is currently distributed as FREEWARE.

DISCLAIMER
	The author shall not be responsible for any loss or
	damage of any kind due to the use of this program.