Works Better

An Enhancement for Newton Works

Table of Contents



1	Welcome and Registration

	

1.1		About Works Better	

1.2		System Requirements	

1.3		Registering Works Better	

1.4		Contacting Stand Alone, Inc.	

1.4.1		Email	

1.4.2		Phone	

1.4.3		Regular Mail	

1.4.4		World Wide Web	

1.5	Reporting Bugs	

1.6	Version History	



2	Installation	



3	Format Enhancements

		

3.1		Columns	

3.2		Define Styles	

3.3		Headers and Footers	

3.4		Page Numbers	

3.5		Special Printing Instructions	



4	Font Menu Enhancements

	

4.1		Instant Style	

4.2		Character	



5	Tools Menu Enhancements	

	

5.1		Go To Page	

5.2		Import Notes	

5.3		Import Email	

5.4		Key Caps	

5.5		Word Count	

5.6		Handwriting Settings	



6	Preferences

	

6.1		The i Button	

6.2		Preferences	

6.2.1		Handwriting Recognition	

6.2.2		Format Menu Preferences	

6.2.3		Show Lines in Paper	

6.2.4		Tools Menu Preferences	



1	Welcome and Registration



1.1	About Works Better



Welcome to Works Better, an enhancement for Newton Works. It adds many

new features to the NewtonÍs basic word processor, including

headers/footers, columns,  and complete style options. It also includes

a handwriting recognition feature, so you can write or type text into

Newton Works. This manual goes through each of the enhanced features,

and is not intended to cover every aspect of Newton Works, and only

discusses the enhancements included with Works Better. If you have any

questions about the basic functions of the word processing application,

please refer to the manual that came with Newton Works. To use Works

Better, just open Newton Works as you normally would, and Works Better

automatically activates to enhance the basic Newton Works features.



Included in this archive are the following packages:



´Works Better.pkg 

This is the software package that you need to install

on your Newton



´Works Better.pdf 

This is the usersÍ manual for Works Better. 



´Works Better.txt 

This is a text only format of the usersÍ manual. If at

all possible, use the pdf version of the manual as

it has layout and graphics that cannot be included

in the text version. The pdf version of the manual is

viewed using Adobe¬ Acrobat Reader¬. This

can be obtained free of charge at www.adobe.com.



´SAStuff.txt 

A list of all of the software available from Stand Alone

Inc.



´SA reg.pkg 

If there isnÍt a registration option under the  button,

install this package to register your software.



1.2	System Requirements



Works Better requires Newton OS 2.1, and a Message Pad 2000 or an

eMate. It also requres Newton Works to be installed on the machine. If

Newton Works is frozen, Works Better will not run. However, you can keep

Newton Works frozen until you want to use it.



1.3	Registering Works Better



The Works Better Demo will work for a 30 day trial period. At the end of

the 30 Days, it will stop working. To avert this tragedy, you will need

to get in touch with Stand Alone to register your software. You can

register with us by several different methods.



You will need to include the following information, no matter how you

choose to register. Most importantly, you need to include your name

EXACTLY as it is entered in your Newton, including spaces. We use this

to generate your password, so it must be precise. You will need to

specify which programs you wish to register, and include payment for

each of them. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. If you

are using normal mail, you can send us a check as well. Make sure to

include your card number, the expiration date, and what type of card you

are using. You also need to give us a way to get in touch with you.

Email is the preferred way, followed by your address and phone number.

An Email address is not strictly necessary, but it will result in much

faster service.



For instant gratification, register by phone, and pay using Visa or

Mastercard. To do so, call (773) 477-2492 and we will give you a

password right over the phone.



Alternatively, you can send us a check to the address below.



You can also Email us one of several ways. The application has a

Register section under the  button. Tap on that to open up a

registration slip. If you fill out that slip, and have an Email client

on your Newton, it will automatically Email us and we will send you a

registration code. You could also just Email us the relevant information

from your Newton or a desktop machine, and weÍll send you a code. If you

are registering through Compuserve, use, GO SWREG.



Once you register, you will receive a password from us. You can install

this password one of two ways. There is an option to Enter Password

under the  menu. Tap on it to bring up a screen that has a space to

enter the password. Alternatively, just install the SA Register package

enclosed in the Works Better archive. Select ñWorks Betterî from the

pop-up menu at the top, and enter the password. You should get a message

confirming the password. Afterwards, you may remove the SAS Register

application from you Newton.



1.4	Contacting Stand Alone Inc.



There are several ways to get in touch with us here at Stand Alone, Inc.

 Email is the preferred form of communication, but whatever works for

you is fine. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or

compliments, please don't hesitate to contact us through any of the

methods listed below.



1.4.1	Business Hours 

Stand Alone is open from 9 AM to 9 PM Monday to

Friday, and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday and Sunday. 

These times are CST and GMT -5.



1.4.2	Email: 

internet: 		info@standalone.com 

AOL: 		Std Alone 

CompuServe:	76342,3057



1.4.3	Phone: 

Voice: 		(773) 477-2492 

Fax:		(773) 477-2579



1.4.4	Regular Mail: 

Stand Alone 3171 N. Hudson, Suite 1 

Chicago, IL,60657

USA



1.4.5	World Wide Web: http://www.standalone.com



1.5	Reporting Bugs



If you find a bug in our software, it would be helpful if you reported

the bug to us. To report a bug, please Email us with Bug Report Request

in the subject line.In the Email, include the following

information:



´What type of Newton you are using (i.e. MP 2000) 

´The version number of the system software (i.e. Newton OS 2.1) 

´The software name and version number (i.e. Works Better 1.03) 

´The error number 

´A brief description of how we can recreate the error 

´Your name and Email address so we can contact you when the bug is fixed



When reporting bugs, it is best to Email us, rather than calling, so

that the programers have a written record of the information they need

to solve the problem. As soon as we receive your Email, the programer

will examine the problem, and fix it.. Because our programers are busy

creating software, it can take a while for them to reply, but they will

release a new version of the software that fixes the bug as soon as they

can.



1.6	Version History



Version		Date			Notes



1.2			June 7, 1997		Minor bug fixes, expanded prefs 

1.0			April 26,1997		First public release



2	Installation



The first thing that you need to do to get your software up and running

is to install it on your Newton. To do this, you need to have Newton

Backup Utility, or Newton Connection Utilites, set up to talk to your

Newton. If you have problems with this part of the installation, pleast

contact  consult the documentation that came with your Newton. Once

Newton Backup Utility is set up, just follow the steps listed below to

for each of the packages you wish to install.



1. Open the Newton Backup Utility, or Newton Connection Utilties on

your Desktop machine.



2. On your Newton, go to the Extras Drawer and tap the Connection icon .



3. Once the Newton Backup Utility has loaded on your desktop machine,

make sure your cables are connected and tap the  button on your Newton.



4. For each of the packages you wish to install, do the following:



´Tap the Install Package button in the Newton Backup Utility



´Go to the folder where your packages are, and select the desired

package.



´Click on the ñInstallî button





3	Format Enhancements Works Better has a number of enhancements for

Newton Works. The enhancements are separated by menu, and are explained

in the following chapters.



The Format menu is the first menu to be examined. Works Better adds

columns, header and footers, includes page number in the paper, and can

define styles for the entire paper.





3.1	Columns

The Columns screen lets you format a document to include

up to four columns. By tapping the Number of Columns line, you can have

between one and four columns. If you wish the paper to be formatted

normally, set the columns choice to one. The next line controls how much

space is placed between the columns. When using columns in a paper, it

is important to realize that the columns will not be visible on the

screen, but will take effect when the document is printed. The only way

to see how the document will look when using columns is to use the

Preview option before printing. Also, before using the Preview function,

make sure that the format is set to Formatted Paper. When printing a

document, it is also necessary to set the format settings to Formatted

Paper. Please refer to Section 3.5 for more information on printing.



3.2	Define Styles 

You can define the style of text for the entire

paper using Define Styles. If you have a set way that you prefer the

fonts, margins, tabs, etc., you just need to create a style using Define

Styles, and select the style whenever you open a new document. When

Define Styles is tapped, a screen appears with a list of previously

defined styles. To choose an old style, just tap on the style name.

Styles can be removed from the list by selecting the style to be removed

and tapping the Remove button.



To define a new style, tap the Define New Style button. A new window

appears where you define the style.





3.3	Headers and Footers

This function lets you set a section of text to be printed at the top or

bottom of the pages of the document. The pickers at the top determine

the font type, size, and face. It also gives you the option of showing

or not showing the text, and if you want the information on all the

pagers, or just after a certain page. The Insert Item button at the

bottom lets you insert information, such as the current date, time, page

numbers, or total number of pages.



If you use the Insert Item button to add information to a header or

footer, a section of text appears in the header or footer screen. Do not

change this text, or the added information will not appear correctly.



3.4	Page Numbers 

You can include page number are included in a

document in two ways. The first way is  through a header or footer as

described in Section 3.3. Alternatively, you can use the Page Numbers

choice in the Format menu. Page Numbers sets the font, face, and size,

as well as the numberÍs position on the page. It will also flip the

numbers for facing pages, so, for example, a document with left and

right pages can always have the page number in the lower outside corner.

The screen on the right arranges the number on the page. Place the small

shaded box where you wish the page number to appear.



3.5	Special Printing Instructions 

To print a document using headers,

footers, page numbers, or columns, you need to set the Format option on

the Print screen to Formatted Paper. If you set it to Formatted Paper,

the Preview button will show you how your paper will look after being

printed.



4	Font Menu Enhancements



Works Better gives a number of new choices in the Fonts menu. It

includes a new font, new font sizes, and subscripts and superscripts.

You can also access any of your defined styles through the Font menu.



4.1	Instant Style 

You can quickly create a new style through the

Instant Style screen. It has fewer options than the Define Styles menu,

but it is faster to use. The Instant style is based on the style at the

current position of the caret.



4.2	Character 

Character lets you quickly format a block of text. To

use it, select the text that you wish to format, and then choose

Character. The Character Settings screen then appears, where you can

format the text.



5	Tools Menu Enhancements 



When you bring up the Tools menu, there are

several new choices. These include Go to Page, Import Notes, Key Caps,

and Word Count.



5.1	Go to Page 

Go to Page lets you jump from page to page within a

document. Just write in the number of the page that you wish to view and

tap Go.



5.2	Import Notes 

You can import notes from the NotePad into the Works

program. To move notes into the Works program, select the note you wish

to import from the left screen and drag it onto the screen to the right.

When you have all the notes that you want to import dragged onto the

right screen, tap Import. You may select whether or not to delete the

notes that you are importing from the NotePad. Lastly, you can rearrange

the notes in the import window. Notes are imported into Works in the

order they are listed.



5.3	Import Email 

This function is essentially the same as Import

Notes. It uses a similar screen, except that it imports Email rather

than notes. Follow the directions for Import Notes when using this

feature.



5.4	Key Caps 

The key caps feature gives you quick access to the more

unusual characters of a keyboard. It shows you what will be entered with

a key stroke if Option or Shift (or both) are held down. It is also a

fully functioning keyboard, and anything you type will appear on the

screen at the text caret. The Bold Characters box makes the font on the

keyboard Bold, so it is easier to read.



5.5	Word Count 

Selecting Word Count automatically performs a count

for the current document. It counts characters, words, paragraphs, and

pages.



5.6	Handwriting Settings 

The Handwriting Setting access the internal

handwriting preferences screen of the Newton OS.



6	Preferences



6.1	The i button



Accessing the i menu is slightly different than usual. If you tap the 

button on the main screen you will see the following menu.



Works Better Preferences is the only option that allows you to reach the

Preferences section of Works Better. However, any of the  buttons found

in the Works Better sub-menus directly address the Works Better

Preferences. The sub-menus that have the Works Better  button are:

Columns, Define Styles, Headers & Footers, Page Numbers, Go to Page, Key

Caps, and Import Notes.



The  menu gives you access to About, Preferences, and Enter Password.

About gives you information on how to contact us, as well as a brief

description of Works Better.



6.2	Preferences 

The Preferences Menu lets you customize Works Better





6.2.1	Handwriting Recognition 

Checking the Enable Handwriting

Recognition box lets you enter text into Newton Works with handwriting

as well as by keyboard.



6.2.2	Format Menu Preferences. 

The next four preferences let you set

what options are shown in the Format menu. This way, you only need to

include the options that you use, and can leave out any features that

you donÍt want.



6.2.3	Show Lines in Paper 

Checking Show lines in paper put lines in

the background of the Works Better document. These lines look identical

to lines found in the NotePad.



6.2.4	Tools Menu Preferences 

Checking any of the boxes in the section

labeled ñShow these tools in the ïToolsÍ pickerî includes the options in

the Tools picker.