Re: XyWin questions

[Richard Giering dick.giering@xxxxxxxx]

Hi:
I'm using XY for Windows and I switch between 4.11 and 4.12. The only
problems that I've encountered are 1) the "return from minimize" via a
"normal" left click - no known solutions that I am aware of and
2) I use it extensively to prepare HTML material for my WEB SITE - visit if
you'd like as ALL of it has been prep'd via XYWRITE (including the charts).
Under 4.12 SOMETIMES, not always, when XY has a file open, I can't use it in
my browser local application. This may be a problem with the browser (not
understanding that a file locked for edit is still available.
 I love XYWRITE nad have used all versions since V1. I also have an
extensive set of material in XPL. If I can be of help, pls let me know.
 By the way, Re to ur followup: XYWrite is NOT just for DOS as I have used
it VERY Successfully under both Win 3.1 and Win 95. I keep praying someone
out there will offer TTG enough money to resurrect it - oh well, sometimes
not all prayers get answered.
Dick Giering

Olson, Timothy wrote:

> The editorial department of the publishing company I work for has been
> using XyWrite III for many years now. We love it, and have customized and
> programmed to the hilt. But because of new protocols in our company's LAN
> (as well as the eventual elimination of DOS), we are faced with switching
> to a Windows-based word processor. Of course, our first choice is to go
> with XyWin (4.12). After my initial foray into it, I have a few matters I
> was hoping others could shed some light on:
>
> 1. Is there a way to enlarge the display font in expanded mode (and/or
> draft mode)? I have the "Large Friendly Letters" [a reference to HHGG?]
> font file (WOAFON14.ZIP) and have installed the fonts, but I'm unclear on
> how to implement the change beyond that. I've tried several settings,
> with no result. (Maybe I'm missing something obvious?) Or perhaps someone
> can offer a different solution. Also, since some of our stations will be
> using the Bitstream Speedo fonts exclusively, solutions along those lines
> would also be appreciated.
>
> 2. When I minimize XyWin in Win95, then click on the taskbar to activate
> it again, nothing happens. Same no-result if I use Alt+Tab to cycle
> through the applications to open it. (I even tried running Task Manager
> and got the same no-result.) It's like Win95 doesn't want to recognize
> it. I have to right click on the XyWin icon in the taskbar, then click
> *Restore* or *Maximize* to reactivate. Is there a way to get this to
> behave normally (i.e., reactivate it with a regular ol' left-click)?
> Perhaps this is more of a Win95 problem than a XyWrite problem, but I
> thought I'd ask.
>
> 3. In checking out the XyWWWeb (a great resource!), I read that "XyWrite
> for Windows (v4.12) is buggy, but it's also powerful . . ." I hesitate to
> ask for individuals to describe bugs they've encountered. Is there a list
> of known bugs available somewhere?
>
> Thanks for your help! It's great to know that there are other XyWrite
> users out there, and that XyWrite is still alive and well!
>
> Timothy Olson
> Editorial/Technical Assistant
> Tyndale House Publishers
> (630) 668-8310
> (630) 668-8311(FAX)
> Timothy_Olson@xxxxxxxx