This software is © John A Fotheringham 1997-99

Introduction
============
These files represent version 3.1 of AscToTab.  
AscToTab converts text files into HTML web pages
and (new in this version) RTF files.

It recognises the layout of your file, and attempts
to replicate it in HTML/RTF.

An OpenVMS version of this program is also available.


Installation
============
This .zip file contains an InstallShield installation
kit.  To install the program, simply run setup.exe.
This will install the program, and add it to your Start
menu.  By default the files are installed to
C:/Program Files/Jafsoft/AscToTab

If you wish to remove the software, InstallSheild
will add uninstall options for you.  You can access
this through Control Panel... Add/remove software.
This process is also described in the text files that
are installed.

The installation kit includes both Windows Help files
and a HTML/RTF documentation set.  


Program Status
==============
This program is postcardware.  Once installed it can
be run without limit.  However, if you continue to
use this software, I'd appreciate a postcard sent
to me at

   John A Fotheringham
   35 Nursery Rd,
   Heaton Norris,
   Stockport,
   Cheshire
   SK4 2NT
   UK

Write your email address on the card and I'll drop you
a note, and add you to a list of people to inform whenever
a new version is released.


Distribution
============
You may freely distribute this software, provided you
make no charge for it other than for media costs.  If
you wish to put this software on a CD or magazine cover
disk you need the author's permission.  This can be
obtained by email to jaf@yrl.co.uk.  This is largely
to ensure that the version you have is up to date and
offers the best representation of the software 
possible.


Registration
============
Not necessary.  This software is free.  If you want to
say thank you send a postcard to the address listed above.

If you *really* like the software, then have a look at
my other shareware AscToHTM and (coming soon) AscToRTF.

Visit http://www.yrl.co.uk/~jaf/asctohtm.html for
details.


Other products by the same author
=================================
AscToTab is a specialised text-to-HTML Table utility.

This functionality is a subset of AscToHTM, which is
offered as shareware under Windows for $35, and freeware
under OpenVMS (I have my reasons).

Coming soon will be AscToRTF which will use the same
advanced text analysis engine to convert text to RTF
as used by Word documents.  Early indications are that
this converted outperforms the AutoFormat function
in Word.



Contacting the author
=====================
The author may be contacted at jaf@yrl.co.uk or
failing that jaf@jafworld.nwnet.co.uk.  Alternatively
search the web for "John A Fotheringham" and "AscToTab"

Currently the web page can be found at

	http://www.yrl.co.uk/~jaf/AscToTab.html

We welcome all comments and suggestions for improving
the program. 

Thanks for your interest,

John A Fotheringham 01-Mar-1999