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Using NookMe

NookMe (NookMe.EXE) is a Win32-based utility that gives you a tool for
windows manipulating. With NookMe, you can:
* Make windows disappear from Desktop and Taskbar.
* Choose how a window minimizes or disappears.
* Use Wizard Hand to select a window by mouse positioning.
* Automatically hide any window on startup.
* Lock hidden window using a password to prevent unhidding ( ver. 1.15 or later ). 

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Starting NookMe

When you start NookMe, NookMe tray icon appears. 
You can run only one copy of NookMe. Attempting to run additional copies
of  NookMe will bring the currently running NookMe dialog box to the front.
NookMe is a read-only program. Using NookMe does not change program operation,
but can slow program execution.

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Using NookMe dialog box

To see NookMe dialog box, select 'Tools' item in NookMe tray menu.
Dialog consists of four parts. 
1.  The list of currently hidden windows. It's used for selecting a window
    for further action.
2.  Working area.
3.  The button-command set.
4.  The startup hiding management area.    

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NookMe commands

button-command	  	action
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Show			Shows window appreciated with selected string.
showAll			Shows all currently hidden windows.
Clear			Deletes selected string. APPRECIATED WINDOW STAYS HIDDEN.
clearAll		Clears all list. ALL HIDDEN WINDOWS STAY HIDDEN.
Screen			Enumerates all top level windows on the screen and sends'em to the list.
Check			Checks if currently hidden windows still exsist.
Kill			Trays to kill the window appreciated with selected string.
Hilite			Crosses the window appreciated with selected string several times if visible.
Explor			Runs 'Windows Explorer'
Lock			Locks the window appreciated with selected string using password (ver. 1.15).
Exit			Remembers all currently hidden windows and exits.
Minimize		Hides NookMe dialog box.
About			Shows NookMe credits.
Help			Shows NookMe help.
Tools			Shows NookMe dialog box.	
		
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The Wizard Hand Tool

With the Wizard Hand Tool you can instantly select a window . When you
drag right mouse the Wizard Hand Tool can find disabled child windows
and discern which window to highlight if disabled child windows overlap.

To select a window to hide from tray:
1.  Arrange your windows so that the subject window is visible.
2.  Place mouse pointer above NookMe tray icon and click left button 
    (not drag, just click and release). Mouse cursor will be changed into
    the Wizard Hand.
3.  Move the Wizard Hand to the desired window.
4.  Click above the window. Selected window has to disappear.

To select a window to hide from NookMe dialog box:
1.  Click right mouse on NookMe tray icon. Select 'Tools' menu item. 
2.  Arrange your windows so that NookMe dialog box and the subject window are visible.
3.  Drag the Wizard Hand to the desired window. As you drag the tool, selected
    window is crossed.
4.  Release mouse above the window. Selected window has to disappear.

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NookMe tray menu

To get NookMe tray menu, click right mouse on NookMe tray icon.
NookMe tray menu consists of two parts separated by line. Downer menu items
under separator line define NookMe commands.   Upper menu items display
icons and titles of currently hidden windows. 

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How to hide desired window

Use the Wizard Hand Tool to hide desired window. To hide once hidden
window again just minimize it.

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How to unhide desired window

To unhide desired window just select proper tray menu item in upper part.
Or select appreciated item in NookMe dialog list and then press 'Show' button.

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Hiding the window on startup 

To hide a window automatically on startup, once hide desired window and press
'Shift' key during hiding. Next time on boot NookMe will be started automatically,
and will try to hide selected window. If you don't need to hide the window on
startup any more, just clear 'StartUp hide' checkbox in NookMe dialog box.   

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Registration information

NookMe is marketed as SHAREWARE.
To register NookMe, print out the Registration form and send US $10 (check,
money order, or cash) to:

	Andrei Nikouline
	2329 W. Main, Suite #300
	Littleton, CO 80120

Upon receiving your registration, We will add you to an email mailing list
to receive notification when new versions of NookMe become available.
See Registration benefits for more information.

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Registration benefits

Although NookMe is in no way disabled, registration of NookMe will provide
you with a number of benefits. First, you will feel good about supporting the
effort of shareware authors. Second, you will receive notification of future
NookMe updates. Third, your comments and suggestions will receive top priority.
Fourth, you will be eligible to beta test future versions of NookMe, as well
as other future shareware offerings.

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NookMe Registration Form

Send this form along with US $10 to:

	Andrei Nikouline
	2329 W. Main, Suite #300
	Littleton, CO 80120

Name:_________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City: ____________________ State: ____ ZIP: ________
Email: _________________________________________
Where did you find NookMe: _______________________

Thank you for supporting shareware. We will send you a confirmation email when
we receive your registration.

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How to contact the authors

e-mail: goosh@sozid.compnet.ru
URL:	www.halyava.ru/goosh

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Copyrights and acknowledgments

Many people have helped make NookMe what it is, by making suggestions, helping
test, reporting bugs, etc., but particular thanks goes to the following
individuals:
	Jeffey M. Richer

Copyright (c) Andrei Nikouline, 1997-1998
