MasterSplitter(TM) for Windows 3.1 Help Contents

1.0 License
2.0 Introduction
3.0 New for This Version
4.0 Installing and System Requirements
5.0 Splitting Files
6.0 Joining Files
7.0 Comparing Files
8.0 Advanced Features
9.0 Ordering the Registered Version


1.0 License

VERSION INFORMATION:

MasterSplitter(TM) for Windows 3.1 Version 1.7.
Copyright  1997 Tomasoft Corporation.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The dynamic link libraries that accompany this software are Coprighted 
by Microsoft Corporation.  Also MSDOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 
95, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.


GOVERNING LAW:

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of Canada and the Province 
of Ontario.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY:

THIS SOFTWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES 
AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER 
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 
ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PLACED, NO WARRANTY OF 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY KIND IS OFFERED.  GOOD DATA 
PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED WITH 
NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.  THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE 
RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.  IN ANY CASE LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED 
EXCLUSIVELY TO THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT TOMASOFT CORPORATION RECEIVED 
FROM THE USER FOR THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

SHAREWARE AND REGISTERED VERSION:

By using this software you indicate your acceptance of this software 
license agreement.  You may use this shareware version of this software 
on a trial basis for only 30 days. The shareware version is identified 
by the word "Unregistered" in the title bar and within the "About Box" 
of the applicaiton.  After that period of time you must purchase 
registered version of the software. The shareware or registered version 
may only be used on one computer at a time.  Storage on the computer is 
limited to one hard disk except where required for backup purposes.  The 
registered version may be stored on a network drive provided that 
sufficient licences have been purchased for the maximum number of 
concurrent users at that site.  The user may not modify or reverse 
engineer the software or documentation files contained in this version 
in any way.  The shareware version may be redistributed to anyone else 
provided that all files associated with the shareware version are 
provided together.  No monetary compensation may be accepted or 
requested by anyone for the distribution of this software without the 
expressed written permission of Tomasoft Corporation.


2.0 Introduction

The purpose of MasterSplitter(TM) is to split large files in order to move 
them via floppies or for transmission via E-mail. MasterSplitter(TM) is an 
ultra-fast file splitter for Windows 3.1. There is also a version for 
Windows 95/NT 4.0 with the same great interface.  The file can either be 
a binary or a text file. The program features an intuitive graphical 
user interface that makes splitting files easy. 

If you want to send the pieces to someone who doesnt have 
MasterSplitter, simply check the Create Reassemble Batch File" check 
box and an MSDOS/Win3.1 compatible batch file will automatically be 
created that you can send with the pieces to put it back together.

3.0 New for This Version

What's new in version 1.7?

  Fully supports multitasking. Split, join, or compare in the 
background.
  Fully compatible with the Windows 95/NT 4.0 Version of 
MasterSplitter.
  Automatically preserves the last modified time of the original file.
  Automatically preserves the file permissions original file.
  Automatically calculates a digital CRC checksum signature for each 
file. This protects against bit corruption during transmission by e-
mail or floppy.
  Initial release of Windows 3.1 version.


4.0 Installing and System Requirements

MasterSplitter(TM) has been tested under Microsoft Windows 3.1 with a 
Intel Pentium based PC.  There is currently also a version for Microsoft 
Windows 95and NT 4.0.

To install MasterSplitter(TM), simply unpack the zip file and run the 
setup.exe program.  To uninstall it, select Uninstall MasterSplitter(TM) 
from the Program group, or run the uninstal.exe program from the 
installed directory.


5.0 Splitting Files

To start MasterSplitter(TM), choose it from the Program Manager group OR 
simply start it directly by double-clicking on it from within Windows 
file manager.  The split tab from MasterSplitter(TM) controls the file 
splitting operation.  Enter the file name including the full path of the 
file you wish to split. If you cant recall the name, just select the 
browse button and you can find it.

Enter the size of the pieces you want to create.  The default 
corresponds to a full 3.5 high density diskette.  IF AND ONLY IF youre 
confident that you will no longer need the original file, select the 
check box for delete original when done.  I DONT recommend doing this 
until your comfortable with using the program.

Be sure that you have free disk space at least equal to the size of file 
your splitting or it wont work.  When youre ready to go, click on the 
split button to get things started.

If you want to send the pieces to someone who doesnt have 
MasterSplitter(TM), simply check the "Create Reassemble Batch File" check 
box and an MSDOS/Windows 3.1 compatible batch file will automatically be 
created that you can send with the pieces to put it back together.  

Note that MasterSplitter will not split folders, although this can be 
done quite easily by zipping the folder first with a zip program, and 
then splitting the zip file with MasterSplitter. 


6.0 Joining Files

To start MasterSplitter(TM), choose it from the Program Manager group OR 
simply start it directly by double-clicking on it from within Windows 
file manager.  The join tab from MasterSplitter(TM) controls the file 
joining operation.  Enter the file name of the FIRST of the previously 
split pieces including the full path.  If you cant recall the name of a 
piece, just select the browse button and you can find it.

IF AND ONLY IF youre confident that you will no longer need the file 
pieces, select the check box for delete pieces when done.  I dont 
recommend doing this until your comfortable with using the program.

When youre ready to go, click on the join button to get things started.


7.0 Comparing Files

The compare tab from MasterSplitter(TM) controls the file comparison 
operation. You may want to use this as a double check before deleting 
anything.  Enter the original (BIG) file name including the full path of 
the file you wish to compare with its pieces. If you cant recall the 
name, just select the browse button and you can find it.

Enter the file name of the FIRST of the previously split pieces 
including the full path.  If you cant recall the name of a piece, just 
select the browse button and you can find it.

When youre ready to go, click on the compare button to get things 
started.


8.0 Advanced Features

  Fully supports multitasking. Split, join, or compare in the 
background.
  Fully compatible with the Windows 95/NT 4.0 Version of 
MasterSplitter.
  Automatically preserves the last modified time of the original file.
  Automatically preserves the file permissions original file.
  Automatically calculates a digital CRC checksum signature for each 
file. This protects against bit corruption during transmission by e-
mail or floppy.
  Compatible with many other file splitters on other platforms.


9.0 Ordering the Registered Version

Please send a $10 check or money order payable to "TomaSoft Corporation" 
by completing the following form. Please note that provincial  tax 
should only be added if you are ordering from Ontario. Add $2.50 for 
shipping and handling if you require delivery by regular mail.

Product: MasterSplitter for Windows 3.1 Version 1.7
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Total		= 	______   x   8% (Ontario Residents add Prv. Tax) 
		=	______
Add $2.50 Shipping & Handling if by regular mail:				
		=	______

For quantities greater than 30, write to TomaSoft Corporation at the 
address below (or by e-mail) to discuss site license arrangements.

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TomaSoft Corporation
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