WINMENU v5.0a  for Single Users
by Ricky Freyre, 1993
Compuserve: 70154,2635
Internet:   70154.2635@compuserve.com

 Version 5.0a has the following enhancements:
 1) New enhanced online help.
 2) New drag-and-drop capability to move and rearrange menu items
    across the menu pages and into a trash can.
 3) Winmenu executes the programs in the startup group of Program Manager. 
    Note: Only when Winmenu is replacing program manager
 4) The ability to change the name of the pages in each menu section to
    further organize the menu items.
 5) The menu sections are shown in the main screen at all times
  
 NOTE: USERS OF PREVIOUS VERSION OF WINMENU!!!!!!!
  This version of Winmenu is NOT compatible with the menu definitions
  of previous versions. However, an utility is enclosed with the files
  to automatically convert the old format to the new 5.0 format. Please,
  read "Converting from previous versions..." in the online help.

  Additional features:
 1) Any of the blue Ribbon utilities can be disabled.
 2) Any of the blue ribbon utilities can also be accessed from the system
    menu while WinMenu is minimized for added convinience.
 3) WinMenu can now execute a program passed via the command line when 
    Windows is invoked from DOS. Example:  WIN CALENDAR  to execute
    CALENDAR.EXE .
 4) Winmenu can optionally categorize menu items in "sections".  A new 
   "Sections" menu is displayed to allow users to choose the desired menu 
    section to display. Each section holds up to 80 menu items.  Up to 20 
    sections may be defined. This feature effectively increase the menu
    capabilities of Winmenu to handle up to 1600 menu items.
 5) Online helps available.
 6) The screen saver can be invoked immediately.
 
 Winmenu is a menu/shell system for Windows 3.1 or above with a 3D look.
 Designed to help smooth the transition to the Windows environment,
 Winmenu looks like a conventional DOS menu but yet powerfull enough
 to replace the Program Manager.  Perfect for those users that are
 not willing to spend time learning the program manager and/or feel
 intimidated to the overwhelming world of icons and groups. Winmenu
 displays a consistent menu with a great look to make the user feel
 productive right from the start.  This version is written in C. 

 You may launch programs from the menu  or  from the command line in the
 RUN window.   Also, utilize the  associations from the WIN.INI to find and
 execute underlying applications.  The  menu holds up to 72 menu items 
 organized in 5 pages. Type the menu  line number and press the ENTER  
 key to fast execute any desired  application. Or double click over the  menu
 line. Displays percentage  of free  resources. Menu items can easily  be 
 added or changed online or offline.  With the MinOnUse and AutoRestore
 options,  you can set WINMENU to automatically minimize and restore it-
 self when running programs.

 Winmenu allows users to customize the utility ribbon displayed at the
 top most of the menu screen. This "ribbon" can hold up to nine frequently
 use program's icons for easy access. The programs in the ribbon can also be 
 executed from the system menu while the menu is iconized for added convinience.
 
 As a shell, it automatically runs all  the programs that the program manager 
 also runs at load time. Shareware $20 U.S.  A network version is available.
 
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:  (20 days trial)

  Create a directory on your hard drive. Example: C:\WINMENU.
  Be sure to copy all the WINMENU files in this directory.

     WINMENU.EXE     - program file 
     WINMENU.TXT     - This documentation
     WINMENU.HLP     - Online help
     ORDER.TXT       - How to register online or by mail.
     .WAV files      - Sound effect (Sound card support)     

  The following files are needed in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory and 
  should already be found there as part of the Windows 3.1 system files:
     
     COMMDLG.DLL
     SHELL.DLL                     
     TOOLHELP.DLL
     MMSYSTEM.DLL

   Winmenu will create WINMENU.INI; where it stores and maintain  all 
the program's data and configuration. Hence, your WIN.INI is never modified. 

  HOW TO RUN WINMENU:

  From the DOS prompt:

   1) Be sure you are in the WINMENU directory and type WIN WINMENU
      then press ENTER.
   
  From the Program Manager:

    Select the RUN option from the FILE menu in Program Manager.
    Type C:\WINMENU\WINMENU.EXE at the command line prompt and press
    the ENTER key or click the OK button.

   To replace program manager:  (Windows 3.x and above only)
    Make a backup of the file SYSTEM.INI found on your \WINDOWS directory.
    Use your favorite text editor to load the SYSTEM.INI file found in the 
    your \WINDOWS directory. Look for the line that start with SHELL= and 
    modify it to look like this:

           SHELL=C:\WINMENU\WINMENU.EXE
    
    Save the file!.  The next time you run Windows, WINMENU will be 
    displayed instead of the Program Manager. If you ever decide to
    restore the Program Manager, just modify the SHELL= line to look
    like SHELL=PROGMAN.EXE and save it. Or restore SYSTEM.INI with 
    your backup copy.


    NOTE: ONLINE HELP IS AVAILABLE!!!!!!
    TO ADD,CHANGE or DELETE MENU ITEMS:

    Several options: 
    a) Click with the LEFT button of the mouse over the menu line that
     you wish to add/change or delete.  Press CTRL+A.

    b) or, Type the menu line number you wish to add or modify and...
         press CTRL+A 
  

    or for those programmers / support staff:
    c) Look for the text file WINMENU.INI in the directory where
     WINMENU files reside. (Or create this file inside this directory)
     Create or add menu lines as follow:

     The first line must contain:   [MenuItems]
     The second line must contain:  NoOfItems=xx
     where xx is the highest menu line number used. You may set xx as 72.
     (i.e:  NoOfItems=72 )

     The next lines will hold each menu line information. 4 keywords
     are used for each menu line:  
         AppNamexx=       ( holds the menu description)
         AppFileNamexx=   ( holds the program path,file name + parameters)
         AppWorkDirxx=    ( the default directory (optional) )
         AppRunTypexx=    ( 0= Normal Run, 1=Minimized )

     where xx is the menu line number of reference.
     The following example defines two menu items:
     
    [MenuItems]
    NoOfItems=80
    AppName1=Word For Windows 2.0
    AppFileName1=e:\word2\winword.exe
    AppWorkDir1=d:\winword
    AppRunType1=0
     
    AppName2=Quicken 6.0 - My CheckBook
    AppFileName2=c:\quick\quicken.exe
    AppWorkDir2=c:\quick\
    AppRunType2=0

    etc,etc...

  NOTE:  This method of adding or modifying menu items is OPTIONAL. You
  should use the online method (above described).  



 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:

   [Options]
   MinOnUse=1               (1=Yes,0=No)
   AutoRestore=1
   Title=The Company Name, Inc.
   
 The MinOnUse option automatically minimize WINMENU when you 
 executes a program.  If the MinOnUse and AutoRestore are set,  then 
 AutoRestore will  automatically restore and display back WINMENU
 after  all  other  programs have  being closed or minimized. These options
 are set as enabled (1) by default. You may set both options online from
 the Options menu.        

 The Title=  option allows you to set the company name which will be displayed
 in the Windows Title. This option can not be set online.

TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT PROGRAM NAMES ON THE UTILITY RIBBON:

  The utility ribbon allows the user to quickly run 9 utility programs (i.e Calendar, Notepad,
 etc. ) by just clicking over their respective icon. You can also, change the default program
 for each of these utilities by simply overwriting the corresponding line in the [Accessories] 
 section of the WINMENU.INI file.  The [Accessories] section of the WINMENU.INI holds
 the configuration and data for the accessory programs. The format is as follows:

 Accessoryx=filename,description,icon
         /\
   where x is the accessory order number from 1 to 9.
   filename is the complete path and filename of the executable program.
   description is a 30 characters or less description of the program.
   icon is a .ICO, .EXE or .DLL file which contain the ICON.

  Note: the icon is optional. Winmenu will use the first icon it finds
  in the executable. If none found, and none was specified, the file GENERIC.ICO 
  will be used. If GENERIC.ICO is not found, no ICON will be displayed.

  Examples:

[Accessories]
Accessory1=COMMAND.COM,DOS Session,DOS.ICO
Accessory2=CALENDAR.EXE,Calendar
Accessory3=CALC.EXE,Calculator
Accessory4=WINFILE.EXE,File Manager
Accessory5=NOTEPAD.EXE,Note Pad
Accessory6=PROGMAN.EXE,Program Manager
Accessory7=CONTROL.EXE,Control Panel
Accessory8=C:\MSMAIL\MSMAIL.EXE,MS Mail
Accessory9=L:\LINK\SHARE\TEL.EXE,Telephone Dir.

 Note: If you wish to disable any of the accessories, just enter the word
 UNDEFINED after the (=) sign. Example:  Accessory5=UNDEFINED
 WinMenu will attemp to display the icon EMPTY.ICO in the accessory defined
 as UNDEFINED. If EMPTY.ICO is not found, no ICON will be displayed!. A small
 beep will sound whenever the user attempts to click over the disabled 
 accessory. 
 
 Note#2: Accessory8 and 9 will attemp to run programs that you might not have
 or use.  You should at least modify them to run valid programs or disable
 them as follows:

Accessory8=UNDEFINED
Accessory9=UNDEFINED



THE SECTIONS  MENU

The Sections menu allows you to select the section you wish to display.  
Winmenu can divide the menu in sections (i,e Word Processing, Finance, 
Communications, etc..)  to better organize the menu items.  Single users of 
Winmenu have the option to define their own sections.  However, most single 
users do not really need more than 80 menu items.  Note for network users: 
the network administrator creates the menu sections and menu items for the 
users. Network users can not change the configuration as defined by the 
network administrator.   

Creating Sections:
  Use your favorite text editor and pull the file WINMENU.INI located where 
  WINMENU.EXE resides.  Search for the line  [Config] or create this line at 
  the end.  You can define sections under the [Config] line as follows:

INIfile1=Section Name, INI filename

You can add up to 20 sections using INIline1=   to  INIline20=.  The Section 
names must not be larger thatn 35 characters long.  Examples:

[Config]
Defaut=General
INIfile1=General,winmenu.ini
INIfile2=Word Processing,wordpro.ini
INIfile3=Communications,comm.ini
etc...
Note: the.INI files may optionally have a path specified.  Winmenu looks 
for these files in the \WINMENU directory. Save the WINMENU.INI file .  Next 
time you run Winmenu,  click over the Sections menu and select the desired 
section. Add, change or delete menu items as normal. 

Default= line is created and updated automatically to display the last section
used.  You may manually include the Default= line to set a startup section.


*********************************************************************  

 You have license to test drive this program for 20 days. If you want
to keep it, you must register.  Send your name, address + your Compuserve
mail address and US$ 20.00 to: 

  Ricky Freyre
  6373 Bell Haven ln.
  Riverdale, GA 30296

Or charge it to your compuserve account. Just GO SWREG , registration id# 1148. 
for more information, please SEE ORDER.TXT .
 You will receive your registration license number and my sincere thanks.
Also, you will be entitled to receive any modifications and/or enhancements
made to the program. A network version is available. With the network version,
companies can maintain menu access from a central location. It also allows
the network administrator to set menu lines for all the users based on the 
group codes they belong to.  Can display network news and has an administration
facility.  Great looking too!
Download the file wmenun.zip from Compuserve (GO NOVUSERS)
  

   
