

Butt(n)Meister is a buttonbar compiler for programmers. It allows you 
to easily Create & Maintain efficient rectangular (Vertical/Horizontal) 
Button-Bars, Floating and Dockable Tool Pallettes, ect, and doesn't require 
a VBX; just a few lines of VB Code (Sample Projects Included). Drag your button
bitmaps from the button palette and drop them on the spreadsheet.  Move them 
around and then compile them into a single bitmap.

Feature List:
 1. Includes a database for storing projects for life-cycle maintainence. 
 2. Uses Drag-Drop and has a very slick interface.
 3. ToolTips
 4. Preferences for setting clipping edges of bitmaps.
 5. Central Database option for multiple programmer shops.
 6. Exciting new version in progress for registered users.
 7. Not crippled in any way (except for standard nag screen)


NOTE: Butt(n)Meister Requires the Visual Basic runtime file called VBRUN300.DLL.
This file may already be in your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.  If not, it should 
be available on the same BBS, Online service, CD Rom, or wherever you may have 
acquired Butt(n)Meister.  
			    
			INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Steps

0. Unzip the Zip file in a clean directory of your choice.
1. Move the VSVBX.LIC file to the Windows directory.
2. Place the .VBX and any .DLL files in the Windows/System directory
3. Place the .HLP file(s) in the Butt(n)Meister Directory
4. Place the BUTTON.INI file into the windows directory. NOTE: This step
   is not required if the BUTTON.MDB file will reside in the Butt(n)Meister
   directory in fact the BUTTON.INI file may be deleted if this is the case.
5. Run Butt(n)Meister and select the directory where the BUTTON.MDB file resides.
   NOTE: See the previous item #4 and the Paragraph below labeled "IMPORTANT 
   DATABASE NOTE".
6. Save dozens of hours by using Butt(n)Meister for all of your projects.
7. Call or leave an Email when you need help or find any bugs.
8. Please Register Butt(n)Meister so I can continue to make useful products for you.  
Thanks Ahead for your Support! 

Detailed Instructions

If you are installing Butt(n)Meister from the Shareware 'Zip' file,  Expand the Zip file into
the desired directory created for it.   You must already have VBRUN30.DLL in your 
..\Windows\System directory.   You must also move all .VBX and .DLL files to the
..\Windows\System directory.  If some of these VBX’s and/or DLL’s already exist in your 
..\Windows\System directory you may opt to NOT move these files because you may have 
newer versions.  Move the BUTTON.INI to the windows subdirectory.  It contains the path 
to the BUTTON.MDB (Database) file. Move the BUTTON.MDB file to any directory you choose.  
If there are .LIC files these usually need to be placed in the Windows directory. To create 
an Icon for Butt(n)Meister, open the Windows File Manager and drag BUTTON.EXE into the 
desired program group. If you register Butt(n)Meister you will receive a standard Windows 
Setup Diskette.  Run the SETUP.EXE file on the distribution disk and follow the on-screen 
instructions.  Read any and all README files included with Butt(n)Meister.

				IMPORTANT DATABASE NOTE

When Butt(n)Meister is first started it attempts to find the BUTTON.MDB file in the
Butt(n)Meister directory. If it can't find it there it will look for the path 
information in the BUTTON.INI (Which must be in the \WINDOWS directory) file. If it 
is not found a dialog box will appear where you can select the correct path to it.  
Once the path is set you wont be asked for it again unless it becomes invalid.  
This feature is for programming shops that wish to have a central shared (network)
database for multiple programmers.  To skip these steps just place the BUTTON.MDB 
file in the same directory as Butt(n)Meister.


	Versions 1.1 & 1.2 Fix minor bugs and Adds requested features.

IMPORTANT!!! If you already have Butt(n)Meister V1 you will need to replace the 
BUTTON.MDB file because format changes have been made  in V1.1 and V1.2  Import 
your existing Button definitions using MS Access or VB.

Added features:

1. BUTTON.MDB can be moved to any directory.  Place the BUTTON.INI file into the 
windows directory.  When Butt(n)Meister is first started it will ask for the path to 
the database file. Once established, Butt(n)Meister will not ask for the path again 
until the entry in the BUTTON.INI file becomes invalid.


2. Balloons can be disabled from the preferences form by unchecking the associated 
checkbox.


				KNOWN EXISTING BUGS

1. The balloon help VBX causes random but infrequent crashes (Mostly during exit) of 
Butt(n)Meister. I am trying to resolve this with the author of the balloon help VBX.
   WORKAROUND:  Disable Balloon help from the Options form.