r_help.exe

Have you ever wanted to look-up something, so you opened the help
file, only to discover later that you now have several copies of
the help file open. This program helps you keep from starting
extra copies of help files. This small program opens any of
several Windows help files.

* If the help file is not open, it will open it.
* If the help file is open, it will switch to it.
* If the help file is minimized, it will restore it.

--( License )--

Thank you for using this program. If anybody asks you for a copy
of this program, please tell them to visit my home page and get
their own, thank you. Besides, they're likely to get a later,
better version than the one you have if they go get their own. And
while they're at my home page, they'll probably find something very
cool that they really can't live without.

Web site:
  http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/r_harvey

This is not free software. You may continue to use this program as
long as you like without charge, as long as you agree to pop-in to
the home page every now and again to look for new stuff, and maybe
even find something you'd like to purchase. That is your fee--you
must stop by again. It would be nice if you would send a postcard
or letter to suggest additions and say thanks, too. Paper mail is
much more appreciated than e-mail.

Check the web site for updates and other information and utilities
for programmers, writers, and computer users.


--( Hello )--

We recommend creating a folder (directory), perhaps named
"Reference", containing often-used reference files. Place the
r_help.exe program file in this directory. When you create a menu
item or item on the desktop for a help file, 

This is a 32-bit program, requiring Windows 95 or later.

If the help file is already open, it brings it to the top. If the
help file is not currently open, it opens it. This makes it
possible to switch to the help file without accidentally opening
multiple copies.

You can specify which help file to open by including a command
line switch:

 /A  ASCIIcat.hlp
 /C  COLORcat.hlp
 /F  FileExt.hlp
 /H  HTMLcat.hlp
 /W  WIN32.HLP (furnished with programming tools)

Combine the switches to open several help files at the same time.
Started without any options, r_help.exe starts HTMLcat.hlp; if you
do specify a switch, and you also want HTMLcat to start, you must
also specify /H.

Start HTMLcat:

  r_help

Start ASCIIcat:

  r_help /a

Start ASCIIcat and HTMLcat:

  r_help /a /h

Add the switch to the shortcut you use to start the program, in
the Properties dialog box.

* If a help file is not available, no error message is displayed.
* Switches may be preceded by the "/" or "-" character.
* The character is not case-sensitive; either /A or /a will work.
* Do not use any switches not listed above on the command line.
  Other switches may be added in later releases of this program.
* The help file must be in the same directory as r_help.exe.
* Once the help files are open, r_help.exe quits, leaving nothing
  in memory.
* There must be a Windows file association for help files.
* There is no "user interface". Nothing is displayed by the program.
* It does not change any computer configuration; there are no limits
  or license checks.


--( Checking Version Information )--

r_help.exe has no user interface--nothing at all. This keeps the
program small and fast. You can tell what version you are using by
right-clicking on the program file in Windows Explorer, then
selecting Properties. Next select the Version tab, and select an
item to see information about this version. The Switches item
lists the command line switches supported.


--( Taking Requests )--

This version supports only the help files listed above. Would you
like more help files added? Would you like it to read an INI file
that lets you customize the file list? Write, and we'll talk about
it.


--( Notice )--

(C) 1999 R. E. Harvey, All rights reserved.
There is no warranty implied or stated for accuracy or suitability
for any purpose. You may not disassemble, decompile, reverse-
engineer or in any other way attempt to inspect, modify, or copy
this product. This product is proprietary intellectual property,
protected by United States and international copyright. Do not
alter or remove any copyright, authorship, or any other notices.
Do not redistribute any source code, or source code derived in
any way from this source code or documentation, by any means,
electronic, printed or otherwise. If you do not agree with this,
delete this program from your computer.
