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Subject: FirstClass(c) Mac Client 3.5
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FirstClass Client 3.5 for MacT OS
FirstClass(c) Client 3.5 for Mac OS is copyright ¸ 1996 SoftArc Inc.
You are free to download and distribute these files providing
they are distributed in their entirety and no modifications
are made. All other rights are reserved by SoftArc Inc.
The FirstClass(c) Client installer will automatically install the
appropriate FirstClass(c) Client for either PowerPC or 68K based Macs.
When redistributing this file, please describe it as:
FirstClass(c) Client 3.5 is the graphical front-end software required
to connect via network or modem to FirstClass Servers.
The FirstClass(c) Client installer will automatically install the
appropriate FirstClass(c) Client for either PowerPC or 68K based Macs.
Description
FirstClass(c) Client 3.5 for Mac OS is a major update release which
offers a number of enhancements.
FirstClass(c) Client 3.5 for Mac OS has the following major new
functionality.
- Spelling checker
- Toolbar and Status Bar
- New cross-platform styled editor
- Client extension support
- Drag and drop
- Drag and drill
- New Directory and addressing support (when used against
appropriate FirstClass Server)
- FirstClass Personal ready
- Online updating of settings file
- Proxy support
- 3D Look
Requirements
This FirstClass(c) Client for Mac OS requires:
- Macintosh System 6.0.4 (or later)
- at least 8 megabytes (MB) of free disk space , if you
install all components
- at least 2 MB of RAM for 68K computers
- at least 3 MB of RAM for Power PC's
Installation
1) Download the attached ReadMe and FirstClass(c) Client Install
files into a temporary folder.
2) Follow the instructions in the ReadMe file for additional
details on how to complete the installation.
Additional Information on New Functionality
Spelling Checker
This client now has the ability to spelling check FirstClass
messages. To enable this feature you must have the dictionaries
installed. These are found in a folder called Tools in your
FirstClass Client folder.
To spell check a message select Edit->Check Spelling.
Toolbar and Status Bar
This client now has a Toolbar and Status Bar.
The Toolbar is a customisable area which is used to display
buttons for access to menu commands. It can be made to float,
or can be docked to the top, bottom or sides of the window.
Items can be shown in small or large size, by text or by icon.
The Toolbar can turned on and off via View->Show Toolbar.
It can be customised via View->Customize Toolbar.
The Status Bar is a area which appears at the bottom of
your screen which displays useful information about menu
items as you select them.
The Status Bar can be turned on and off via
View->Show Status Bar.
New Cross-platform Styled Editor
The styled editor used in the Mac client is now the
cross-platform styled editor as also used in the
Windows client.
Some of the items now supported are:
- greater than 64 KB of text in message body
- tabs
Client Extension Support
This client supports client extensions built with
SoftArc's Client Extension Toolkit.
Client extensions are made available to the client via a
new folder called Plugins under the FirstClass Client folder.
Supplied with this release are the following viewers built
with the toolkit.
- BMP
- GIF
- JPEG
Drag and Drop
This client now supports drag and drop.
Some of the items which can be handled with drag and drop are:
Attachments
- These can be drag and dropped between FirstClass and the
Finder.
Text
- Text can be drag and dropped within messages and between
messages.
- Text can be drag and dropped between FirstClass and the
Finder (if the Clipping Extension is installed).
Pictures
- Pictures can be drag and dropped within FirstClass.
- Pictures can be drag and dropped between FirstClass and
the Finder (if the Clipping Extension is installed).
- Pictures can be dragged between the Mac OS scrapbook
and FirstClass.
Directory items
- Names can be drag and dropped from the FirstClass Directory
to message headers to address mail.
- Names can be drag and dropped between the FirstClass
Directory or messages and your Address Book lists.
Drag and Drill
This client now supports drag and drill. Drag and drill is
the ability to drag an item over another and linger over it
to 'drill' down into that item.
The most obvious use for this is to say drag a message from
your MailBox and linger over any personal folders you have.
This will drill into that folder and open it for you to allow
you access to the folders beneath it without having to
double-click them to open them.
New Directory and Addressing Support
This client supports the new Directory and addressing scheme
when used against 3.5 FirstClass Servers.
This includes a new Directory lookup and Directory list window
from which you can easily enter names into the To, Cc and Bcc
fields of a message. The new Directory lookup allows online
filtering of items in the Directory list to show local,
remote and/or conference names, and can be further filtered
on a search pattern you enter.
FirstClass Personal Ready
This client is ready for use with the FirstClass Personal
Server.
There are now a number of items under the Service menu
which when used with FirstClass Personal Server allow you
to work offline.
FirstClass Personal allows offline replication of messages
and conference items.
Online Updating of Settings Files
This client allows online updating of settings files by
option-clicking on a settings file attached to a message.
When this is done, all FirstClass resources from the settings
file are downloaded and merged in with your current settings
file.
Proxy Support
This client now supports firewalling the client through a
SOCKS compatible proxy server.
Information about the proxy server can be entered under
the Advanced Settings area on the Connection Setup form
for any TCP/IP FCP file.
3D Look
This client now supports a 3D look. It is off by default
on the Mac client.
It can be turned on and off by selecting Edit->3D Look.
Other changes in this release over previous shipping version
- Small icons appear beside all Directory items in messages
and forms e.g. names, conferences, priv groups, etc.
- Service->Private Chat now brings up a sub-menu of available
chat types (as client extensions enable additional chat
types). The previous text based private chat is indicated
as Text Chat in this sub-menu.
- Pressing down arrow key now cycles between upper and lower
panes in a message window.
Known Problems
- No major known problems.
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SoftArc Inc.
100 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario, CANADA, L3R 6H3
1036 Union Road, #325, West Seneca, New York, USA, 14224
Internet: info@softarc.com, http://www.softarc.com
Sales: 1-800-SOFTARC
Tel: 905-415-7000
Fax: 905-415-7151
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Ireland
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FirstClassù Client 3.5
for Mac¦ OS
Release Notes
October 21, 1996
SoftArc Inc.
Welcome to the FirstClass Client for Mac OS, version 3.5.
FirstClass integrates e-mail with group conferencing, access
to existing corporate databases, forms processing, real-time
discussions, and online communications functions. Its
graphical user interface makes FirstClass easy to use.
This ReadMe file describes the new features of the
FirstClass Client for Mac OS, version 3.5. It also describes
the requirements for the software, provides instructions
for installing the FirstClass Client and contacting
SoftArc's Technical Support department.
What's new in FirstClass 3.5
This release of the FirstClass Client offers several new
features and enhancements over version 3.1.
Using FirstClass, version 3.5, you can:
3/4 use new Directory features to search for names in FirstClass
3/4 address messages using the new Directory features
3/4 use the new address book to create personal mail lists
and address forms
3/4 check the spelling in your FirstClass messages and documents
3/4 use the customizable toolbar for many tasks
3/4 use drag-and-drop shortcuts to perform many tasks
3/4 perform most commands more quickly using shortcut menus
3/4 work offline, connecting only when you need to send and
retrieve messages
3/4 connect to FirstClass using a proxy server
3/4 update your settings documents while you are working online
3/4 customize the appearance of your FirstClass account with
the 3D Look command
FirstClass now automatically refreshes your desktop when
new messages or files are added to the conferences on it.
Requirements
To install the FirstClass Client for Mac OS, you need
a computer with:
3/4 Macintosh System 6.0.4 (or later)
3/4 at least 8 megabytes (MB) of free disk space ,
if you install all components
3/4 at least 2 MB of RAM for 68K computers
3/4 at least 3 MB of RAM for Power PC's
Add additional memory to improve performance.
Installing the FirstClass Client
To install the FirstClass Client for Mac OS, complete
the following steps.
1. Download the FirstClass Client Install application into
a temporary folder.
2. Double-click FirstClass Client Install. The splash
screen appears.
3. Click Continue until the FirstClass Client Install
dialog appears.
4. Select the installation location. If you do not want
to install the application in the default location,
click Switch Disk and choose the appropriate location.
5. Optional. Click New Folder to create a new folder for
the FirstClass Client. If you do not create a new folder,
the installation application will create one for you
called FirstClass Client.
6. To install all components, click Install. The installation
application installs the FirstClass Client.
7. To install only selected components, select Custom Install,
and select the components you want to install.
(For information about a component, click the information
button beside the component.) Then click Install.
The installation application installs the FirstClass Client.
8. Click Quit.
Special Notes
This section describes issues that you should be aware of
while using the FirstClass Client for Mac OS.
3/4 A message that has been deleted or moved by a recipient
cannot be completely unsent. For example, a message that
has been filed (that is, moved into a folder) by a recipient
before being unsent by the sender can still be opened and
read by the recipient.
If, after unsending a message, you receive a warning from
the post office that indicates that the message has been deleted,
routed, or moved, be aware that the message cannot be completely
unsent.
3/4 When you are working offline, Conference Permission forms
appear empty, and the List of Subscribers only includes your
name.
3/4 The FirstClass Client bitmap viewer can only
display bitmaps in 8-bit color (or less). If you need to
view a bitmap of greater depth (for example, 16-bit color),
you must first convert it to 8-bit colour.
3/4 The Using FirstClass Supplement incorrectly states that
the Personal Post Office is installed at the root of
the volume selected. The FirstClass Personal Post Office
is installed in the same folder as the FirstClass Client
application.
3/4 FirstClass Personal does not replicate uploaded files.
However, after replication the red unread flag is removed
from uploaded files in conferences or your mailbox on the
FirstClass Server.
Contacting SoftArc Technical Support
SoftArc provides free technical support for registered users
of FirstClass. If you need technical support, contact your
FirstClass administrator. If he or she is unable to help you,
contact your local SoftArc reseller. Alternatively, you can
contact SoftArc directly in one of the following ways.
Through SoftArc Online
SoftArc Online is SoftArcås 24-hour FirstClass service. You
will find it to be a very useful resource since, in addition
to putting you in contact with our support staff, it allows
you to share information and ideas with thousands of other
people using FirstClass products.
Using the FirstClass Client, you can connect to
SoftArc Online in two ways:
3/4 By modem: The FirstClass Client ships with a settings
document that is configured to connect to SoftArc Online
by modem. The phone number for SoftArc Online
is 905-415-7070.
3/4 Over the Internet: For customers with connections to
the Internet, the FirstClass Client ships with a
settings document that is configured to connect to
SoftArc Online using the TCP/IP protocol. SoftArc Online
uses port 510, and its IP address is 198.133.37.10.
You can also connect to SoftArc Online with any VT100- or
ANSI-compatible terminal, or terminal emulator (like the
Windows Terminal application). Configure the application
to use 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and a speed of
up to 28800 bps. Use the application to dial 905-415-7070.
Although you wonåt see the friendly FirstClass Client
interface, you will be able to contact a support specialist.
By fax
You can fax your support questions to SoftArc Technical
Support: 905-415-7188.
By Internet mail
If you have access to Internet mail, you can contact us
at support@softarc.com or (for sales information)
at info@softarc.com.
By telephone
If youåd prefer to talk directly to someone in our
Technical Support department, call SoftArc at 905-415-7144.
Weåre open from Monday to Friday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.,
Eastern Standard Time.
By mail
You can also contact us by mail. Send your letters to the
following address:
SoftArc Inc.
Technical Support
100 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario, Canada
L3R 6H3
SoftArc Inc.
Global Area Communications
100 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L3R 6H3
1036 Union Road #325, West Seneca, New York, USA, 14224
SoftArc International Ltd., Block 1, Unit D,
Shannon Business Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
Phone: 905-415-7000
Fax: 905-415-7151
SoftArc Online: 905-415-7070
Internet: info@softarc.com
World Wide Web: http://www.softarc.com
FirstClass is a registered trademark of SoftArc Inc. Macintosh
is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Mac is a
trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft Windows is a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation. Other products mentioned in this
document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.