Beyond Compare(tm) for Windows
32-bit version 1.9b, released 15-Feb-2000
by Scooter Software


Contents
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1. Abstract
2. System Requirements
3. Installation
4. Uninstalling
5. Upgrading From an Earlier Version
6. What's New
7. Ordering, License
8. Contact Info


1. Abstract
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Beyond Compare is both a DIRECTORY COMPARE UTILITY and a FILE COMPARE
UTILITY.  Use it to locate and reconcile differences in directories
and files.  This program is Y2K compliant.


2. System Requirements
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This version of the program will run under Windows 95/98/NT4, and
the Windows 2000 beta.  An earlier 16-bit version of Beyond Compare is
also available for Windows 3.x (see our web site).


3. Installation
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This is the "self-extracting" packaging of Beyond Compare, which
guides you through the installation and sets up an "uninstall"
procedure.  By the time you read this you have probably completed
the installation.  If not, run the setup program and follow the
instructions.


4. Uninstalling
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To uninstall, choose Add/Remove Programs from the Control Panel.
Highlight "Beyond Compare 1.9b" and click the Add/Remove button.

If you won't be using Beyond Compare any longer, you can also delete
BEYOND32.INI from your Windows directory.


5. Upgrading From an Earlier Version
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You can install this version over an earlier version if you wish.  All
program settings, preferences, and registration info are stored in the
file BEYOND32.INI in your Windows directory.

If you have customized the toolbars in the past, any newly introducted
toolbar buttons will not automatically appear.  It is a good idea to
review your toolbar configuration whenever upgrading.


6. What's New
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OUTPUT IMPROVEMENTS:
- All new Directory Comparison report and File Differences report
  handling.
- Three new report styles.
- All reports can be saved in HTML with color cues.
- Replace /difrep command line switch with more flexible /out switch.

FILE COMPARE IMPROVEMENTS:
- Add ability to ignore differences in first "x" lines of files.
- Add Select All command to File Viewer.
- Recognize Windows Menu key in file viewer.
- Change Line Details default to "enabled".
- Retain "current line" after Insert operation.

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
- Additional keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+Q Quick Compare and Ctrl+T Touch.
- Add F1 support to the compare windows.
- Suppress confirmation when deleting readonly files with /dor /dol
  command line switches.
- Option to strip rich-text formatting out of certain file types (by
  adding "StripRTF=rtf abc def" to [Directory Window] section of
  Beyond32.ini).
- Option to handle multi-line comments during Content Comparison
  (by adding "MultiLineComments=1" to [Directory Window] section of
  Beyond32.ini).
- Ignore underscore vs period differences in filenames by adding
  "UnderscoreDot=1" to [Directory Window] section of Beyond32.ini.
- Extend evaluation period to days of actual use rather than elapsed
  days.
- Allow readonly Beyond32.ini file.
- Improve Toolbar Configuration dialog.
- Use startup current directory (rather than program folder) as default
  path for report output.
- Refresh timestamp on source file after copy.

BUG FIXES:
- Fix "Limit Comparison to Certain Columns", which was broken in 1.9a.
- Fix "Go To Line #", which was broken in 1.9a.
- Fix bug concerning loss of maximized state in viewer.
- Fix bug with backup naming style abc.txt -> ~abc.txt.
- Use program folder explicitly for help file.
- Patch Delphi form unit to test "Stay On Top" problem (per Dan Hulse
  of Allaire).

For a complete history of earlier releases, see the file VERSION.TXT.


7. Ordering, License
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Beyond Compare is shareware, with a price of $30.  Multi-user licenses
are also available.  Complete details on pricing and how to order are
in the help file and on our web site.


8. Contact Info
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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, we would be happy
to hear from you.  Current contact information can be found on our web
site at:  www.scootersoftware.com

Program-related questions or comments:  support@scootersoftware.com
Ordering inquiries or problems:  sales@scootersoftware.com

Our mailing address is:

	Scooter Software
	2828 Marshall Court, #208
	Madison, WI  53705-2276
	USA
