IconTOY version 2.1 for Windows 95/98
(C) 1998 Arkadiy Istomin
e-mail: ara@etel.ru
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Horizon/1002/  (English page)
http://talisman.ic.ru (Russian page)


Description:
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The first function of this program is to search for files containing 
icons (ICO, EXE, DLL, BMP). Then it is possible to either copy any 
icon found to the clipboard or to save it as a file (ICO or BMP). 
While one can manually search for icons by individually opening files, 
I was just to lazy. So I created this program to conduct the search 
and display the icons for me. 
The second function is manipulations with desktop wallpaper. You can 
use any found icon or bmp-file as wallpaper. Only one click and you 
can see the result on the screen. You can set centered or tiled 
wallpaper. This function reminds mosaic game.

I plan even more to strengthen opportunities of this program. And in 
following versions of IconTOY you will see the following novelties:
-Work with JPEG-files;
-Opportunity to change Desktop shortcuts from IconTOY;
-More graphic effects for Desktop wallpaper.
To the registered users the following version of the IconTOY will be 
given free-of-charge.


INSTRUCTIONS
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How to start searching?

   1. Select file extension: EXE or DLL or ICO  or BMP;
   2. Select drive for serch: C:\ or any other;
   3. Click on "Find" button in bottom side of iconTOY window.

   For new search repeat all operations - and new icons will 
   added in list.

How to clear list of icons?

   1. Click on "Clear" button in bottom side of iconTOY window.

How to set centered wallpaper?

   1. Make searching.
   2. Choose "center tool" in right side of iconTOY window.
   3. Click on icon in icons list.

How to set tiled wallpaper?

   1. Make searching.
   2. Choose "tile tool" in right side of iconTOY window.
   3. Click on icon in icons list.

How to save icon?

   1. Make searching.
   2. Choose "save tool" in right side of iconTOY window.
   3. Click on icon in icons list.

How to copy icon in clipboard?

   1. Make searching.
   2. Choose "copy tool" in right side of iconTOY window.
   3. Click on icon in icons list.

How to reset  tools?

   1. Click in free space in right side of iconTOY window or 
      click on tool-icon again.


System Requirements:
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80386/486 based IBM PC compatible computer (or higher).
4MB of free memory;
1MB free disk space;
Microsoft Windows 95;
A mouse;
SVGA card with High color mode.


Protection:
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IconTOY 2 is distributed as Shareware. This is not Freeware or 
Public Domain. You may use the shareware version for 30 days.
If after 30 days you would like to continue using it, then You 
should purchase a license. After you pay, you receive Registration
Name and Registration key from the author to tell IconTOY 2 that
you have paid the shareware fee.

Paying:
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The simplest way to register, is by registering online with a major credit card
through a secure server. Point your browser to the following URL and follow 
instructions onscreen: 

https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=1333-1
or
http://order.kagi.com/cgi-bin/register1.cgi?Q5

Another way to register is a register program. Open the Register program, that
accompanies IconTOY 2, by starting up the file REGISTER.EXE. Enter your 
name, your email address, and the number of single user licenses you
desire for each program you wish to purchase. Save or Copy or Print
the data from the Register program and send the data and payment
to Kagi Shareware. For further information open the REGISTER.HLP file.

Email: shareware@kagi.com
FAX: +1 510 652 6589
Postal address:
Kagi Shareware
1442-A Walnut Street #392-PZ
Berkeley, California, 94709-1405
USA
 
The fee for registered version of IconTOY 2 is: 

single     license   $15.00;
site       license  $150.00;
world-wide license  $590.00;

Installation:
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Create a new directory (e.g. \icontoy) and unzip the TOY2.ZIP
file to it. You can also unzip the file to any existing
directories on your system if you wish.
The program does not place any of parts in the Windows system 
directories.


Starting:
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Start TOY2.EXE from Windows environment (by double click in 
Explorer for example).
 
Distribution terms:
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IconTOY 2 may be distributed freely in its original unmodified and
unregistered form. The distribution have to include all files of its
original distribution. 

icontoy2.exe
readme.txt
register.exe
register.hlp

Distributors may not charge any money for it, while
they may charge money for the medium (online-time, CD-ROM, etc.).

If you like to bundle IconTOY 2 with other programs, goods, services, 
etc. you are selling in a registered form please feel free to contact 
me at: <ara@etel.ru> to figure out the conditions.

Disclaimer of warranty:
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This software is sold "as is" and without warranties whether expressed or
implied. Because of the various software and hardware environments into
which this program may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose is offered.




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