Welcome to Instant Text V Pro

Contents of this Readme File:

 

Release Notes for Instant Text V Pro

Welcome to this release of Instant Text V Pro for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000.

This Read Me file contains installation instructions and product information for the Instant Text program. The On-line Guide (Instant Text Help) also provides essential information to help you begin using Instant Text V.

License Information

Instant Text is the property of Textware Solutions and is supplied for use under the terms of a license agreement. The license agreement for using Instant Text is printed in the attached Reference Manual and is also available in the file:

     \Readme\License.htm

If you do not agree with the terms of the License agreement, please return the product to Textware Solutions for a full refund prior to any use.

System Requirements

  • Pentium-based personal computer
  • Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
  • 64 MB application RAM
  • 15 MB hard disk space
  • CD-ROM drive

Installing Instant Text V Pro

Installing Instant Text V Pro normally proceeds automatically when you insert the installation CR Rom in your CD drive. Otherwise, you can use the following procedure.

To install Instant Text V Pro on your hard drive:

  • Go to the Control Panel (either through the Start Button or the My Computer icon on the desktop)
  • Select Add/Remove Programs.
  • Follow the instructions for installing a new program from CD-ROM.

Installation requires approximately 15 MB of hard disk space.

Instant Text Subfolders

Installation creates the folder C:\InstText and its subfolders as follows:

  \InstText\Backup
\InstText\Exchange
\InstText\Exe32
\InstText\Glossary
\InstText\Importer
\InstText\Log
\InstText\Option
\InstText\Readme
\InstText\Report
\InstText\Tape
\InstText\Temp
\InstText\Text

Their contents are as follows:

  Backup If you upgraded a previous version of Instant Text, this folder will contain any file updated by the installation of Version V.
Exchange Contains sample glossaries contributed as part of the Instant Text Glossary Exchange.
Exe32 Contains the executable programs and the Help file for Instant Text.
Glossary Contains initially the sample glossaries supplied with Instant Text. It is also the default folder used by Instant Text for creation of new glossaries.
Importer Contains the files defining the prefixes and endings used by the Glossary Workshop.
Log Used for line count reports and journals.
Option Contains Instant Text settings.
Readme Contains this file (readme.htm) and other files containing information on Instant Text.
Report Used for the Line Reporter.
Tape The default folder for storing tape files.
Temp A folder used by Instant Text for temporary files. It also contains texts extracted from word processor files during glossary compilations. (You may want to purge such files from time to time.)
Text Contains initially the sample texts supplied with Instant Text. It is also the default folder used by Instant Text's built-in editor to store new documents.

Sample Glossaries

A description of the sample glossaries is given in the files:

     \Readme\Glossary.htm

     \Readme\Exchange.htm

     \Readme\Library.htm

Sample Text Files

A description of the sample text files is given in the file:

     \Readme\Textfile.htm

Technical Support

For primary technical information and answers, you are free to take advantage of Instant Text's support service. Please contact Textware Solutions between the hours of 9AM to 6PM Eastern Time at the following support number:

    781-272-3200 ext 2

Feel free to call at any other time and leave a detailed message stating your problem or question. A detailed message will allow us to have an answer ready when we call you back.

Instant Text Forum

An Instant Text Forum is operating on the Textware Solutions web site and its main purpose is to exchange tips and techniques for the use of Instant Text:

     Instant Text Forum

In addition, there is an Instant Text Board on MT Daily whose purpose is for Medical Transcriptionists to help each other with the use of Instant Text:

     Instant Text Board on MT Daily

Contacting Textware Solutions

Address: Textware Solutions
58 Lexington Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Phone: 781-272-3200
Support: 781- 272-3200 ext. 2
Fax: 781-272-1432
Sales: 800-355-5251
Email: support@textware.com
Web: www.textware.com


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