Spincycle Software's Zip Projects Readme file

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Introduction
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Thanks for downloading a copy of Zip Projects! Zip projects is a 
compression program that helps simplify repeated backups of a group 
of files or directories by creating zip projects. Each "zip project" 
can then be backed up by one simple mouse click.

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Features
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- easy to use interface, consistent with the look and feel of Windows 
Explorer 
- the Add New Project Wizard makes it easy for even beginners to create
 zip projects 
- flexible version information file naming to manage multiple backups, 
including incrementing filenames and adding date 
- projects are backed up to zip files, compatible with all common zip 
programs such as WinZip
- projects can have multiple sources: files, directories, and file types
can be used
- ability to exclude files, directories, file types, and files larger
than a specified size from the backup
- AutoBackup ensures you wont lose valuable data by notifying you when 
backups should be performed 
- folders provide a useful system of organizing your projects into groups 
- Zip Shortcut files add more flexibility and integration for backups 
into the Windows environment 



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Setup
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Run the installation program setup.exe. 
Once finished, click on the Zip Projects icon. To create a new project, 
click on the Add New Project Wizard icon. The Wizard will guide you through 
the rest of the creation process. See the on-line help file for more 
information. 



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Order
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This version of Zip Projects is released as shareware.  You may evaluate 
Zip Projects on your system at no charge for 30 days.  If after 30 days 
you decide to keep it, you must purchase a registered copy. A single license is 
$24.95 US (Volume discounts are available upon request). 

Ordering is done through Register Now's secure online ordering. After your order 
has been processed, a registration code will be sent to you within 24 hours. 
This code will entitle you to unlimited use of Zip Projects, without any display 
of the nag screen upon startup. In addition you will receive free email support 
and software updates. 

Visit the Spincycle Software (http://spincycleweb.hypermart.net) website for 
more information.


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Version History
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v 1.02 March 1, 2000
-added Double-click Action setting
-improved display of projects after resize
-fixed bug that prevented Add Hidden/System setting from being saved

v 1.01 February 5, 2000
-fixed date version information: the date was only being added for the increment option
-fixed bug that prevented backups from occurring when the root directory is the target
backup directory
-added minimize to tray capability
-fixed bug causing date format in options window to display improperly sometimes

v 1.00 January 22, 2000
-date version info updated to update/freshen/delete/increment backup
-added date format options
-fixed bug which prevented hidden/system files from being added when exclude was used; 
added ability to include hidden/system files

v 1.00 [Beta Releases 1-9] between July 1999 and Januray 2000


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Known Errors/Limitations
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-if you discover any problems or have any suggestions, please contact us:

web:   http://surf.to/Spincycle
       http://spincycleweb.hypermart.net	
email: webmaster@spincycle.zzn.com
