Works: Merge v1.0
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copyright 1996 Stand Alone, Inc. & Ben Gottlieb

NOTE: This software is for Newton 2.1+ Newtons ONLY. (currently MessagePad 2000, 2100, and eMate 300s)

* What's it do?
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	Works: Merge is a Mail Merge tool for the Works application.
		

* What's in this archive?
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	There is one Newton software packages and two text files in
this archive. They are:
	* WksMerge.txt	document you're now reading. 'Nuff said.
	* WksMerge.pkg	software package you'll install on your Newton.
	* SAStuff.txt	A list of all Stand Alone products.

* Installing Works: Merge
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	First off, you must get the Works: Merge software package onto your
Newton. You can do this using the Newton Connection Utility (for Mac or
Windows), the Newton Package Downloader, or the Newton Backup
Utility. See the documentaion with each of these for more
information on installing packages with them.

If you have NewtWorks installed on a card, make sure that Works: Merge is installed ON THE SAME CARD, otherwise it will not install properly. If NewtWorks is stored internally, Works: Merge can be installed anywhere.

* Using Works: Merge
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 To use Works: Merge, you first compose a letter as normal. In place of a person's name or address (or any other pertinent information) you need to insert a place holder. To insert a place holder, tap on the "Tools" button in Works and select "Merge Toolbar". A small window will open with a list of buttons. Position the caret where you'd like to insert the item, and tap the desired button. DO NOT CHANGE THE TEXT INSERTED THERE. It will have curly braces around it, this is how Works: Merge performs it's replace operations. You can manipulate any other text, but to not change either the brackets or the text, unless it's to delete them (it, you can safely scrub out the entire chunk, maybe {{Company}}. If you do change them, Works: Merge will not replace them with the desired data when you print the file.

After composing your letter, tap again on the Tools button and select "Merge Names". Now you can select the names you'd like to fill in for the Merge. Finally, close that window and select "Print" from the routing button. Works: Merge will then print out a copy of your composition for each person checked off in the "Merge Names" window. It's as simple as that!


* Registering Works: Merge
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	You have a 30 day trial period in which to examine Works: Merge, 
during which it will function fully. Should you wish to register, 
you'll need to do one of the following:

	* Call us and pay using Visa or Mastercard. We can give you a 
	  password right over the phone: instant gratification!  (773) 477-2492.

	* Send us a check for $24.95 to the address below.
		
	* Using CompuServe, GO SWREG.
	
	However you register, PLEASE be sure to include an email address
(it's not vital, but it will result in MUCH speedier service) and 
your name, as entered in the Owner Info section of your Newton. 
This is used to generate the password we send you to unlock Works: Merge, 
so it has to be exact.

	Once you register, you will receive a password from us. To use it,
install the SAS Register package (also enclosed in the Works: Merge
archive), select "Works: Merge" from the pop up menu at the top, and enter
the password. You should get a message confirming the password. You
may then remove the SAS Register application from you Newton.

* Contacting us
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	If you have any questions regarding Works: Merge, or any other Stand 
Alone Newton application, please don't hesitate to contact us:

	Email:
		internet: 	info@standalone.com (<-- preferred)
		AOL: 		Std Alone
		CompuServe:	76342,3057
		
	Phone:
		Voice: 		(773) 477-2492
		Fax:		(773) 477-2579
		
	Regular Mail:
		Stand Alone
		3171 N. Hudson, Suite 1
		Chicago, IL, 60657, USA

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

* Version History
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1.0		January 1, 1997		First public release

1.0b3	December 30, 1997	Added a minimum size to the Toolbar
							Added about box

1.0b2	December 22, 1997	Added support for MoreInfo and Custom fields

1.0b1	December 15, 1997	First public beta release.