Abracadabra version 1.2.5 for Windows 95/98/NT
(C) 1998 Lighttek Software
http://www.lighttek.com
e-mail: ara@etel.ru


Description:
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Abracadabra  is multipurpose utility for view and edit text and graphic files.

Abracadabra has the following features:

-new interface;
-quick navigation in both files and catalogues (one left/right mouse click performs all necessary functions);
-the files box is always present "under a hand"; 
-view and edit text and RTF files ( including files larger than 64kb);
-convert text from Windows to DOS- format and vice versa;
-convenient viewing of graphic files of the following formats: BMP, JPG,  WMF, EMF, PCX, TGA, DIB, RLE, ICO;
-save images in BMP or JPG format;
-zoom in/out and movement of images on screen (all this is done with the mouse, without using rulers and buttons); 
-set any image as tiled or centered desktop wallpaper;
-slideshow mode;
-copy image in clipboard;
-support of standard file opperations: copy, move, rename, delete, open document in associated program;
-local files navigation (forward/back/history functions);
-desktop functions and HYPERIMAGE files using.


Changes in version 1.25
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- HTML support (this option requires installed MS IE 3.0 or higher);
- Sort function for filebrowser;
- corrected problem with viewing graphic files in 256 color mode;
- added Find dialogue in text editor;
- other changes in text editor and filebrowser.


System Requirements:
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Microsoft Windows 95/98;
SVGA card with High color mode recomended.


Protection:
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Abracadabra 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 Abracadabra that
you have paid the shareware fee.

Paying:
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1. Internet Online Registration

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=1333-2

2. Telephone and Fax Orders 

These types of orders should include ALL information contained on the Order Form. 

Telephone 
Toll Free: 877-353-7297
Regular: 425-392-2294 

Fax 
Toll Free: 888-353-7276
Regular: 425-392-0223 


3. Paying by Check via Postal Mail 

You should make checks payable to Universal Commerce, Inc., 
including the product's ID (1333-2) on the "memo" of the check. 
All order information except credit card information should be included 
in the Order Form mail to: 

Universal Commerce, Inc.
ATTN Orders
PO Box 1816 Issaquah, WA 98027
USA


The fee for registered version of Abracadabra is: 

single license   $19.00;


Installation:
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Create a new directory (e.g. \abra) and unzip the ABRA1.ZIP
file to it. You can also unzip the file to any existing
directories on your system if you wish.
You can place NVIEWLIB.DLL from ABRA1.ZIP in the Windows system 
directory or you can store this file in installation directory.


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

abra.exe
abra.jpg
abra.him
nviewlib.dll
abra.hlp
readme.txt


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 Abracadabra with other programs, goods, services, 
etc. you are selling in a registered form please feel free to contact 
us 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.

