MDFile
MDFile is a Windows file manager that performs file management functions such as copy, delete, rename, etc. Move files across drives as well as between directories. Rename files and edit file names in place, spreadsheet style. Create and assign aliases to files, speed directories, internal image viewer, wav player and text/RTF word processor with spell and grammar checker. Set file and subdirectory attributes with the click of a mouse. Create and delete subdirectories. Create associations between programs and file extensions. Create shortcuts for files, programs and folders. Global searches for files by name or specification. Directory displays according to predefined file specifications. Directory displays according to preset attributes. Speed directories - immediately access predefined paths with mouse. Display  bitmaps, icons, jpg, gif and animated gif images immediately with internal image viewer. Built in full-featured text editor and RTF word processor with grammar and spell checker. Print text files. Sort directory by file name, type, date, time, size at the click of a mouse. Launch DOS and Windows programs at the click of a mouse. User defined descriptive list or Aliases to select and launch program from a drop-down list. User defined list of file specifications for immediate directory displays. Global search facility to locate all Zip archives on drive. Local and global searches using multiple filters and DOS wildcards. Create Zip archives from files in multiple drives and directories using Build Collection Tables. Create self-extracting Zip archives. Convert standard Zip file to self-extracting and self-extracting to standard Zip. Create archives with or without stored path descriptions. Four user selected compression levels for Zip archives. Update or append files to existing Zip archives. Extract files from existing Zip archives with or without paths and directory stuctures. List Zip archive contents. Local and global searches. Tabbed-file quick help displays. Que-Card help file with step-by-step instructions. Save and restore complete configuration and an alternate configuration. Total and available memory for any drive displayed. Speed up and simplify file management tasks. No longer need to navigate through endless directory trees or load separate image viewers, Zip file handlers or word processors.

INSTALLATION
Unzip this archive and then run SETUP.EXE from the same directory. SETUP.EXE is a self-extracting installation program that will install all necessary files and place the executable files in the directory you designate.

PROGRAM STATUS
MDFile is being distributed as a Shareware program. It is a fully functional 30-day trial version and the original installation program (SETUP.EXE) or the Zip file containing the installation program and this README file may be freely distributed.

CONTACT INFORMATION
The author may be reached by email for help with installation or problems with the program at:
   
	support@mdcorp.com

To receive detailed assistance you must be a registered user of MDFile. To register MDFile follow the instructions found in the ORDER.RTF file in the installation directory. This registration information can also be found by selecting To Order MDFile in the MDFile Help menu or by selecting Quick Help in the MDFile menu and then select the To Order MDFile tab in the Quick Help program screen.

HELP
MDFile includes extensive help which the user is strongly encouraged to use. A printable manual (MANUAL.RTF) is copied to the installation directory during installation. It can be opened by selecting Manual from the MDFile Help menu. The Quick Help file is a tabbed file that can be opened by selecting Quick Help from the MDFile Help menu. Using Quick Help, detailed information on any topic is immediately available. Cue Cards are also provided with brief step-by-step instructions on all of MDFile's functions. QueCrds can be opened by clicking the button in the button bar or by selecting Cue Cards from MDFile's Help menu.
