

	
	TABS2spaces 1.0.1
	Copyright (C) 2001-2003 David De Groot
	Updates and other freeware: http://bluefive.pair.com/
	Frequently Asked Questions: http://bluefive.pair.com/faq.htm


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	Intro
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	TABS2spaces converts tab characters to space characters in text files and 
	on the clipboard. The number of space characters can be customized. The
	program has the ability to convert multiple files all at once. 


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	Requirements
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	A file you _may_ need is the VBruntime.
	You can read about this file and download it at the BlueFive homepage at
	http://bluefive.pair.com/vbrun.htm


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	Installation
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	Automatic installation (Setup.exe).
	You don't have to uninstall a previous version before you install, unless 
	you want to avoid multiple entries in the Contol Panel/Software list.

	To uninstall:
	double-click the 'Uninstall TABS2spaces' icon in the Start menu, or go 
	to Control Panel/Software/TABS2spaces and click "Remove".


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	Usage
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	It's all pretty straightforward, you will know what to do with it...
	A few pointers:

	[CONVERT TEXT ON THE CLIPBOARD]
	Click the 'Clipboard' tab.
	Then set your number of 'Spaces to use', or check the 'Fixed Layout 
	Formatting' option, click the 'Replace' button and there you are...

	[CONVERT TEXT FROM A SINGLE FILE]
	Click the 'Single file' tab.
	Use the 'Browse' buttons to select your source file, and to define a 
	destination file name. Then set your number of 'Spaces to use', or check
	the 'Fixed Layout Formatting' option, click the 'Replace' button and 
	there you are.

	[CONVERT TEXT FROM MULTIPLE FILES]
	Click the 'Multiple files' tab and use the 'Browse' buttons to select 
	the source folder where you have the files waiting to be converted, and 
	to select a destination folder, where the converted files will be 
	dropped. Then set your number of 'Spaces to use', or check the 'Fixed 
	Layout Formatting' option, click the 'Replace' button and there you are.

	Tips for layout:
	
	Check the 'Fixed Layout Formatting' checkbox.
	A uniform replacement of tabs with a fixed number of spaces makes 
	indent/spacing uneven, and layout/formatting won't look always very good. 
	With 'Fixed' on, the number of spaces will be calculated by the program 
	at runtime. Obviously, this option will disable all 'Spaces to use' 
	settings.
	
	Tips for geeks:
	
	Advanced users might want to add their own extensions to TABS2spaces.
	They can use the extensions.txt file that comes with the program (see the
	TABS2spaces progdir). They should know however, that TABS2spaces only 
	handles plain text files, no matter what extension is used...


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	Limitations
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	TABS2spaces does not handle files in use (by the system or by another 
	program) and files that are not saved as plain text. Try to isolate these 
	files (copy them to another location), save them as plain .TXT in the 
	ANSI Character Set, and try again. 

	TABS2spaces will report when it didn't convert any files, and will offer
	you the option to keep an error log.


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	Distribution 
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	This program is freeware. There is no charge for using it and it may be 
	distributed freely so long as the files are kept together and unaltered. 
	You may neither sell nor profit from distribution of this software in any 
	way. Distribution on CD-ROMs, Shareware-disks, in shops or through 
	networks are allowed as long as

	a) no money (for the program itself) is taken 
	b) each file of the original ZIP-file is included and 
	c) you informed me about it.


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	Disclaimer
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	This software is provided as is and without warranty.  
	The author assumes no liability for damages, either direct or 
	consequential, which may result from the use of this product.



	Thanks for using TABS2spaces!
	David De Groot
	ddg@pandora.be

	
	Keep your copy up-to-date! Please check regularly for updates at:
	http://bluefive.pair.com/

	




