New Utility

[boxig]

Presentations List Program for PTE users

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Here is the ReadmeFirst file which is included in the ZIP file.

I uploaded a new version where the user of the CD can

install any presentation he likes to his computer, and uninstall.

Download here: http://beechbrook.com/pte/

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Read carefully all the page !!!

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What is this ?

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This program does two things:

It opens applications (exe), and/or install them.

The useful feature is that when you make a CD with

many presentations inside (up to 60), the user can

see the list of presentation, see those he want

to see, and install to his computer those he want

to install. The presentations will be installed in

C:\Presentations. There is also an "uninstall"

button which will remove all the folder with all

the presentations inside.

There are two practical uses for TPE users:

1. While distributing a CD. Now you can fill the CD

with your presentations, tell the "autorun" to open

"PresentationsList.exe" and the user will choose the

one he want to see (instead of pointing the "autorun"

to one presentation only). The "autorun included in the zip).

2. Keeping organized collection with easy reach to each.

The ZIP which you download contains 10 files:

1. ReadmeFirst.txt (this page)

2. PresentationsList.exe (the program)

3. Information.txt

4. youremail.txt

5. yourname.txt

6. title.txt

7. Text.txt

8. Text2.txt

9. Text3.txt

10. Text4.txt

Extra "autorun.inf" file is included for CD distribution.

How to configure

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The files 3-10 are the text files where I wrote the text you see and

where you will put your own text as follows:

"Text.txt" - Names of presentations. Do not touch the numbers !

Here you write the names of presentations you want

to appear on the top of the list, from 1 to 15.

"Text2.txt" - Names of presentations. Do not touch the numbers !

Same as up but for presentations 16-30 which will

appear on the second page of the list.

"Text3.txt" - Names of presentations 31-45. Do not touch the numbers !

"Text4.txt" - Names of presentations 46-60. Do not touch the numbers !

Notice:

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If you have less than 60 presentations, you can either leave the

numbers or cut the numbers. Remember, you can't skip numbers !

"yourname.txt" - Or your company name as will appear on first page.

"title.txt" - As name of project, client, topic etc.

Appears on first page.

"youremail.txt" - Where you want the user to send you mail. When the

user click on the envelop on last page, his email

program will open with your email as the

recipient.

"Information.txt" - Any long or short information you like to give.

This will appear on last page.

What else to do:

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After you completed all the instruction given above, open the program

and follow the list. Now you will see the names of your presentation

as you wrote them.

Make a copy of all the presentations (EXEs) you want to include to a

new folder. See the name of the presentation which appears as No. 1

on first page of the list. Go to the EXE of this presentation and

change its name to be - "1.exe".

Change the presentation which is No. 2 to be - "2.exe".

Do the same to all presentations, - "3.exe", "4.exe"... ..."60.exe".

If you have less than 60, well, change only those you have.

What to include while distributing:

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Add 9 files from the 10 files (do not include "ReadmeFirst.txt" file

which is this page !!!) to the new folder where you put all your

presentation, now called "1.exe", "2.exe"...etc. , and rename the

folder as you like. Important - all files must be in the same folder.

If you make a CD, you will have to make the "autorun" to open

"PresentationsList.exe" file. I included a "autorun.inf" file

if you like to use it.

And, there is "Help" page for users, just in case.

And last thing - check that all your text appears rigth and that

the buttons do open the right presentations.

Any questions can be sent to me.

Granot: boxig@zahav.net.il

[Guest guru]

Thanks, Granot! Your utility is really very useful and convenient.

But what about if I don't like your brown/cyan/grey colors?...

[Ken Cox]

Guido, put on your rose tinted glasses

ken

[boxig]

Guru,

Just tell me what color you like and I'll send you.

But wait !!!!

Today I will upload a new version with small extra button near each presentaion. If on CD, the user can first see the list, then choose which one he want to see, and then which one he want to install to his computer.

[boxig]

Guru,

Here you get it !

I changed the colors so you don't blame me for eye ache. But I also made a new version with many improvements. (How is the size ? Need any changes ?)

[Guest guru]

Thanks, Granot! I like much better this improved version (colors too! ). New functions are very useful.

But I am boring and stubborn... I would like to can change colors and also fonts!

[LumenLux]

I say Granot, if you work as hard to keep your wife happy as you do Guido, you must have a happy marriage!

[boxig]

Well, if I'll get some help from Stu I think it's possible to do whatever you want, Guru. And Since I don't spend my time on making my wife happy, I have already made a better version (not upload yet). For example, I want to make the Uninstall for each file and not for all the folder.

[nobeefstu]

Boxig,

WOW ... Custom ordering ... COOL !!!

Im working on some scripts now ...

[Ernst]

Granot:

This is a great utility. I have just put some short test-shows together. I even used some tests of PTE and some of another slideshow software, that already had menues. Both are exe files. It´s fantastic, and VERY useful. I know that you made an effort on this, and do not dare to suggest changes.

But, if allowed, how about having a background for the whole page and sit your utility on that? In this moment the utility opens on the desktop, but there (at leat my case I have a mess of icons) it might be sitting on icons, wallpaper, folders, etc. So probably you could sit your utility on a 1024x768 or a 800x600 neutral or image background. If this background then could have colors, that eventually could be chosen, even better.

I think that Igor should talk to you and make an agreement to include this utility in the next version of PTE. I have seen such a menu page in other slideshow software and it´s really useful for shows´navigation.

Granot, thanks again for this utility.

Regards

Ernst

[Guest guru]

Bob and Stu, I was joking a little with my friend Granot, and I must say he is really very kind and generous. I appreciate very much his offers.

But don't worry... Even if he says he doesn't spend his time on making his wife happy, and even if we know he likes (like me!) young and beautiful girls, I think his wife is very happy with him!

[LumenLux]

I guess Guido, your latest post is a claim of neither fame nor shame.

[boxig]

Ok, Ok, Ok...

Uploaded 3rd version with full screen and some other improvements to make Ernst happy too. Now that Guido and Ernst and my wife are all happy, who's next ?

You have to know that Nobeefstu is also trying to make you hapy by helping me so probably there will be more new versions (I just have to sit today on some scripts he sent me).

I really think this can be great utility so please all, send your feedback and suggestions, but be patient with me, my mind is rusty and it takes me long time to understand some scripts (my doctor say it's the age, and we can't do nothing about it).

[Ernst]

Dear Santa (Granot):

Ernst is happy, too !

Thanks !

Regards

Ernst

[Truelight]

I downloaded the program from Beechbrook, but it does not seem to be full screen - just a small window in the middle of the page. Is the new version posted yet? I suggest you put "Ver. 1.X" (or whatever) on the main menu so people will know they have the current version.

[Ernst]

I downloaded the most recent one, and it is full screen (at least with 1024x768) Haven´t tested with 800x600

Ernst

[Ernst]

Granot:

I have been organizing all my downloaded PTE shows, with your utility. It works fine, and it really is a very good way to keep things organized. Using 1024x768 px

Thanks again.

Ernst