Package Popup v1.2 --------------------------------------------------------------------- copyright 1996 Stand Alone, Inc. & Ben Gottlieb * What's it do? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Package Popup adds a button to the NotePad application that, when tapped, will popup a list of all installed packages. Tapping on a package will thaw the package (if it's frozen,) launch the package, and, after you quit, re-freeze the package (if it was frozen before.) * What's in this archive? --------------------------------------------------------------------- There are two Newton software packages and two text files in this archive. They are: * PkgPopup.txt document you're now reading. 'Nuff said. * PkgPopup.pkg software package you'll install on your Newton. * SASReg.pkg software package you'll install on your Newton to enter the password you get when you register Package Popup. * SAStuff.txt A list of all Stand Alone products. * Installing Package Popup --------------------------------------------------------------------- First off, you must get the Package Popup software package onto your Newton. You can do this using the Newton Connection Utility (for Mac or Windows), the Newton Package Downloader, or the Newton Backup Utility. See the documentaion with each of these for more information on installing packages with them. * Using Package Popup --------------------------------------------------------------------- When tapped, the package popup button (it's icon looks like a miniature package) will pop up a list of all installed packages (any package filed in the "Storage" folder of the Extras drawer will NOT show up, and neither will autoparts.) At the top of this list will be three addition options: Rotate Screen, Restart Newton, and Put Newton To Sleep. Tapping the first of these will switch the orientation of the Newton screen, either from Landscape to Portrait or vice versa, depending upon the current orientation. The second will restart the Newton (just like pushing the restart button in the battery compartment) and the third will put the Newton to sleep (just like toggling the power switch on the side of the Newton.) Tapping on a package will thaw (if needed) the package and launch it. If it was frozen when launched, then after you quit it will be refrozen. Packages that are frozen take up no heap (similar to RAM on a desktop PC), so it is a good idea to keep frozen any packages you use infrequently. To freeze a package, simply select it in the extras drawer, tap the envelope at the lower right of the drawer, and select "Freeze Package". If you'd like to do a garbage collection (to clear heap memory, similar to RAM on a desktop computer) you can tap and hold even longer. When the button un-hilites, it's done a garbage collection. * Selecting Folders for Packages --------------------------------------------------------------------- If you routinely use packages only from certain folders, you can tell Package Popup to only look into those folders when it pops up it's list. This will bring up a window with a list in it. In this list you can check off those folders that you wish to include. Packages stored in unchecked folders will not be shown. Package Popup also ignores the "Storage" and the "Extensions" folders. If you've selected certain folders to show, you can popup a list of ALL packages (including those in unchecked folders, but not those in the "Storage" and the "Extensions" folders) by tapping and holding on the Package Popup button for a half second (until the Newton 'squeaks'.) If you don't want this feature (ie, just a list of folders or a garbage collection) then you can check off the checkbox in prefs to disable it. In addition to hiding certain folders, you can uncheck the "Show Frozen Packages" checkbox. * Registering Package Popup --------------------------------------------------------------------- You have a 30 day trial period in which to examine Package Popup, during which it will function fully. Should you wish to register, you'll need to do one of the following: * Call us and pay using Visa or Mastercard. We can give you a password right over the phone: instant gratification! (773) 477-2492. * Send us a check for $15 to the address below. * Using CompuServe, GO SWREG. However you register, PLEASE be sure to include an email address (it's not vital, but it will result in MUCH speedier service) and your name, as entered in the Owner Info section of your Newton. This is used to generate the password we send you to unlock Package Popup, so it has to be exact. Once you register, you will receive a password from us. To use it, install the SAS Register package (also enclosed in the Package Popup archive), select "Package Popup" from the pop up menu at the top, and enter the password. You should get a message confirming the password. You may then remove the SAS Register application from you Newton. * Contacting us --------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any questions regarding Package Popup, or any other Stand Alone Newton application, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email: internet: info@standalone.com (<-- preferred) AOL: Std Alone CompuServe: 76342,3057 Phone: Voice: (773) 477-2492 Fax: (773) 477-2579 Regular Mail: Stand Alone 3171 N. Hudson, Suite 1 Chicago, IL, 60657, USA World Wide Web: http://www.standalone.com/newton * Version History --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 February 15, 1996 Minor bug fixes 1.1 December 27, 1995 Moved prefs screen to extras drawer, added more control over popup list. 1.0 December 20, 1995 First public release.