XML Spy 1.4

(c) 1998-99 Icon Information-Systems
All rights reserved


RELEASE NOTES

Version 1.4:
  Released 1999-02-05
  Feature: Added support for editing of XSL (Extensible Stylesheets)
  Feature: Added support for editing of 3DML (3D Markup Language)
  Bug-fix: XML-Declaration <?xml version=...?> is now written in lower-case
  Bug-fix: Shareware reminder dialog is now big enough for entire message

Version 1.3:
  Released 1999-01-22
  First public release version of XML Spy


INTRODUCTION

With the acceptance of XML as a new standard for data distribution and information engineering on the Internet, the need for a simple tool to quickly open and edit any XML document arises. Just like any common text editor does its job for plain ASCII files, such a tool must contain a bunch of simple to use commands that allow the user to browse through XML files and modify them as needed.

XML Spy is exactly that kind of tool. With its structured approach it allows you to quickly view and edit any XML, XSL, 3DML, or DTD document on your PC.

Unlike the many Java-based XML editors available today, XML Spy is written entirely in C++ and is targeted specifically at the Windows platform. This results in a series of benefits for the PC user:

    + it is a lot faster than any Java-based editor
    + it fully exploits the Windows user interface possibilities (e.g. drag & drop)
    + it has rich structure views for the screen and many printing options
    + it offers unlimited levels of "Undo" 
    + it contains detailed find & replace capabilities


INSTALLATION

The "XMLSPY14.ZIP" archive contains this "README.TXT" file and an installation program "XMLSPY14.EXE" that automatically installs XML Spy on your computer (including an on-line manual and several example files). XML Spy works with Windows 95, 98, and NT. An uninstaller ist also included and can be launched from the Start menu, if you ever wish to remove XML Spy from your computer.


SHAREWARE NOTICE

XML Spy is distributed as Shareware. You may install and distribute the basic unregistered version FREE of charge. After installation you may freely evaluate the software for a period of 20 days. If you like XML Spy and want to use it beyond the evaluation persion, you must register for 39,- Euro (or approximately 45,- US$) to obtain a fully registered version.


DISTRIBUTION

You may freely distribute the unregistered XML Spy software, as long as either the "XMLSPY14.ZIP" archive or the "XMLSPY14.EXE" installation program is the only item distributed. The software itself or its on-line manual may not be copied, transferred, or distributed alone.


FEEDBACK & SUPPORT

If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please contact support@icon-is.com via E-Mail. We reserve the right to provide free technical support only to registered users.


WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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