
                             Welcome to AntroCD
                                      
Introduction

   Many people "backup" several programs to a single CD-Rom these days.
   AntroCD is a simple menu system which can be set up and burned onto
   the CD for a convenient list of what is on the CD, as well as the
   ability to execute the installation procedure for the software, and
   even keep track of the program's serial/registration information for
   easy retrieval.
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The Main Window

  Programs List
  
   The program list is obviously the list of programs available. Less
   obvious properties of this list are:
     * Double clicking on a program does the "Install/Close" procedure.
     * Right click on a program brings up a menu which includes editing
       options.
       
   The right click menu is important, as it is the only way to access the
   editing functions. 
   
  Information Area
  
   Each program can include some information. This information might
   include:
     * Comments or a description
     * Special installation instructions
       
  Specifications Area
  
   This area is for recording what the system requirements for a software
   package is. Data may include:
     * Hard Disk space required
     * Suggested CPU speed
     * Minimum RAM needed
     * Video modes used
       
   Of course you can just use this space for anything you want, or just
   ignore it all together if you can't be bothered. 
   
  Buttons
  
   Install & Close
          Run the program's install procedure and close AntroCD.
          
   Install
          Run the program's configured install procedure.
          
   View NFO
          This button is active only if an NFO file is defined. An NFO
          file is a text file describing the program package. The viewer
          is internal using the OEM/DOS font so high-bit ascii should
          appear correctly. Both DOS and UNIX texts should load properly.
          
   Copy Serial
          This button is active if serial/registration data has been
          defined for the selected program. Pressing this button copies
          that information to the clipboard, so you can easily paste it
          into the program when you install it.
          
   Close
          Close AntroCD
          
  Menu Items
  
   General Info
          Allows the person setting up an AntroCD configuration to define
          some general information. This information can include text to
          be displayed in the AntroCD title bar, their name, and any
          general notes. Any notes and the name will appear in the
          "Info/About" box.
          
   Read/Write INI
          These options are just for configuration of AntroCD and should
          be self explanatory.
          
   Info
          Displays the "Info/About" box.
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The Add/Edit Window

  Programs Name
  
   The name of the program as it will appear in the list. 
   
  Serial/Registration Code
  
   If the program requires a Serial Number or some sort of Registration
   Code to install you may want to record it here for future reference
   and convenience. If a code is recorded here then the "Copy Serial"
   button will be enabled in the main window allowing the code to be
   easily transferred to the clipboard for future use when installing. 
   
  NFO file
  
   The optional filename of a text file (if any) which contains
   information about the program. If this is burned on a CD you should
   use a relative path (relative to AntroCD.exe), so it doesn't matter
   which drive letter the CDRom drive is assigned to. 
   
  Make Batch
  
   Normally each instruction in "Install Procedure" which is defined will
   be executed directly and simultaneously. If this box is checked then
   instead of the default action all the instructions will be written to
   a temporary batch file (c:\antrocd.bat) and this batch file will be
   executed instead of individual commands. 
   
  Install
  
   The installation procedure if defined will probably usually only need
   to contain one "setup.exe" command in most cases. However more space
   is provided in case more is needed.
   
   Remember to use relative paths (not specifying any drive letter) for
   these commands if you are burning this config onto a CD-Rom. For
   example. Instead of defining "e:\path\setup.exe" you should just put
   "\path\setup.exe".
   
   Please note that all the commands listed will be executed nearly
   simultaneously, not waiting for one to finish before executing the
   next. If you need a more sophisticated install script either write a
   batch file and burn it to the CD and use that for your install
   procedure, or check the "Make Batch" box and AntroCD will make a batch
   file out of your commands automatically. 
   
  Information
  
   This is where you can specify any information about the program which
   will appear in the "Information" area on the main window. 
   
  Specifications
  
   This is where any program specifications can be listed which will
   appear in the "Specifications" area on the main window.
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Disclaimer

   I won't try to fool anyone. I'm a pretty crappy programmer, and I
   don't know what I'm doing half the time. So lets just keep out fingers
   crossed that nothing goes too horribly wrong. Thanks!
   
                                                                 - Ragica
