README.TXT file for Zippidy Do Da v1.01
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Zippidy Do Da requires Windows 3.1. If it is installed on a Windows 3.0
system, it will not run.
This is bug fix for version 1.0. This version corrects a bug that
incorrectly builds the timezone field of the zipcode database with
nulls. If you already have installed 1.0 then you will need to erase
the ZIPAREA.MDB files that you find in the directory where you installed
version 1.0. If you do not do this your database will not be rebuilt
after version 1.01 has been installed.
Thank you for supporting shareware and choosing our product. If you haven't
registered your copy of Zippidy Do Da, please do it now while you are thinking
about it.
Zippidy Do Da is a shareware program for Microsoft® Windows 3.1 or greater.
It is NOT FREE. You are granted a 30 day trial period to try Zippidy Do Da,
to see if it fits your needs. If you continue to use it beyond the 30 day
trial period you MUST license your copy from SMI Corporation. If you
purchased diskette(s) from a shareware vendor that contained Zippidy Do Da,
you have only paid a disk duplication fee. You must still register Zippidy Do
Da from SMI Corporation.
Zippidy Do Da is a utility program that allows you to look up cities by zip
code, area code, state, or city name. We feel we have included much useful
information in this release. However, as we continue to upgrade the program,
we would be glad to hear suggestions from you about new features you would
like to see included in a future release. Thank you for using Zippidy Do Da.
The first time you run Zippidy Do Da, it will need to build its database. On
an 80386 25MHz PC it will take at least 25 minutes. You will need at least
4.2Mb available to build the database. Once the database build has completed,
you have the option of deleting the database source files. This will free up
about 680Kb of disk space. If for some reason (power failure, etc.) the
database build fails before it is completed you will need to do two things.
1. Erase the file ZIPAREA.MDB - this file is in the directory where you
installed Zippidy Do Da.
2. Erase the ZIPDODA.INI file - this file is in the Windows directory.
You can then try the build again.
Files in This Release
If you received Zippidy Do Da as ZIP files, you should find three .ZIP files
called ZP101A.ZIP through ZP101F.ZIP. They will contain the following
ZIP files:
ZP101A.ZIP - 360Kb Installation disk
ZP101B.ZIP - 360Kb VB Controls disk
ZP101C.ZIP - 360Kb Database Engine disk
ZP101D.ZIP - 360Kb Database Engine disk 2
ZP101E.ZIP - 360Kb Database disk
ZP101F.ZIP - 360Kb Documentation disk
If you have 360Kb diskettes unpack each of the above ZIP files to a single
blank 360Kb diskette and label them as shown above. When you have finished you
should have six diskettes. You are now ready to install.
If you have 720Kb diskettes unpack ZP101A.ZIP and ZP101B.ZIP onto a blank 720Kb
diskette and label it "Installation Disk". Then unpack ZP101C.ZIP and
ZP101D.ZIP onto a blank 720Kb diskette and label it "Database Engine Disk".
Finally unpack ZP101E.ZIP and ZP101F.ZIP onto a blank 720Kb diskette and label
it "Database Disk". When you have finished you should have three diskettes.
You are now ready to install.
If you have 1.44Mb diskettes unpack ZP101A.ZIP, ZP101B.ZIP, ZP101C.ZIP and
ZP101D.ZIP onto a blank 1.44Mb diskette and label it "Installation Disk". Then
unpack ZP101E.ZIP and ZP101F.ZIP onto a blank 1.44Mb diskette and label it
"Database Disk". When you have finished you should have three diskettes. You
are now ready to install.
If you have 1.2Mb diskettes unpack ZP101A.ZIP, ZP101B.ZIP and ZP101C.ZIP onto
a blank 1.2Mb diskette and label it "Installation Disk". Then unpack
ZP101D.ZIP, ZP101E.ZIP and ZP101F.ZIP onto a blank 1.2Mb diskette and label it
"Database Engine Disk 2". When you have finished you should have two
diskettes. You are now ready to install.
If you received Zippidy Do Da as ZIP files, you should find the files listed
in PACKING.LST included. If any of the files are missing or if PACKING.LST
is missing you do not have a complete package and it will not install or
run.
Files that end in a '$' are packed. To copy them individually to your hard
disk, you will need to use the UNPACK.EXE program provided on the last Disk
and in your installation directory.
PLEASE NOTE:
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Several files in this application are compressed. If you don't use the
installation program or you need to copy one of the original files onto your
hard disk, use the UNPACK.EXE program located in your installation directory
or on the install disk. Also depending on the source you received this
application from there may be some split files (files ending in .xx0, .xx1,
etc.). If you need these files again you will need to reinstall.
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Insert your Installation Disk in drive A: Then from the File/Run command of
either Program Manager or File Manager type:
A:\INSTALL
Then just follow the screen prompts.
Paying the registration fee entitles you to some benefits beyond a clear
conscience. 1) For a limited time you will receive a discount coupon good
toward the purchase of the JCS "Shareware Collection" CD-ROM at nearly
a 50% discount. This CD-ROM contains over 2500 shareware programs.
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3) You can get a discount subscription to Shareware Magazine which reviews
many shareware programs each issue. All that as a thanks for registering
our software.
Thanks for choosing Zippidy Do Da by SMI Corporation.
SMI Corporation is always glad to hear from our users. If you find bugs or
have comments about features you would like to see in future versions, please
call or write us. We'll be glad to hear from you!
Address:
SMI Corporation
Customer Relations
P.O. Box 582221
Tulsa, OK 74158
Phone:
(918) 560-9536
8:00am to 5:00pm Central time
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BIX: rluhman
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