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WORDPERFECT 2 HYPERTEXT (HTML) CONVERSION
Wp2Html

Wp2Html Software

A Spacer1. Now there’s great news for people and businesses who document, archive and are becoming more involved with Intranet activities. Because a very user friendly software program exists, WP2HTML, you don’t have to bother learning Hypertext. You save yourself or your company hundreds of dollars because: Wp2Html converts easily and quickly from your word processor file to HYPERTEXT.

A Spacer2. Wp2Html software saves you time and tons of money converting word processor files to HTML very quickly. You won’t believe HOW EASY IT IS!.

A Spacer3. Wp2Html, Version 2.5, has been in release to registered users since 10 October ’96. Free upgrades will be available to all registered users by downloading. At the low offer price, you’ll want to get your copy/copies immediately.

A Spacer4. Please continue reading about Wp2Html. We present much additional and valuable information about WP2HTML, Conversion Examples, How to Order and Register, Current Users and Endorsers, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), The Table of Contents for The WP2HTML Document, and Technical Support.

A Spacer5. The registered version is ready to download. You order. We download. We even provide an order form so that you can get your order into the mail quickly.
O What is Wp2Html?
O Conversion Examples
O How to Order and Register
O Current Users and Endorsers
O Frequently Asked Questions
O Wp2Html User Manual - Table of Contents
O Technical Support


















What is Wp2Html?

Wp2Html is software designed to convert files saved in WordPerfect 5.1DOS, 6.0DOS or 6.1DOS formats into Hypertext Markup Language or HTML Files.

Wp2Html was developed by Mr. Andrew Scriven.

Wp2Html’s primary purpose is to translate large numbers of finalized WordPerfect documents, text and graphics, ready for storage, viewing, reviewing, modifying and or archiving into a form where they can be usefully served onto the World Wide Web in the HyperText Markup Language (HTML).

Why? Technical and business persons are developing Intranet capabilities at rapid paces because it is cost-effective.

Why? Intranet permits fast flow of information with minimum delay within a company’s structure.

A Bold Example. The later versions of WordPerfect: WP6.1 and WP6.0 easily convert documents created with WP5.1 or WP5.0. However, WP5.1 cannot convert a document created using WP6.0 or WP6.1.

A SpacerTherefore, people who use WP5.1 or WP5.0, and there are millions of them, cannot read a document created by a co-worker who uses WP6.0 or WP6.1

A bummer, don’t you agree?

A SpacerHowever, they can all read a Hypertext document, created by any of them, in a World Wide Web Browser. And one doesn't have to be on the WWW Internet either.


A SpacerBut get this! Wp2Html quickly, and without pain, converts any document saved in the WP5.1DOS, WP6.0DOS, or WP6.1DOS formats to Hypertext documents that are immediately viewable in any browser: Netscape, MS Internet Explorer Browser, Mosaic or other HyperText Markup Language capable browsers.
A SpacerThe Wp2Html software is so well designed and debugged, conversion is quick, so fast that one is surprised and pleased--practically no learning curve.
A SpacerOne imagines that the converted version of hypertext using Wp2Html may be viewed by any browser that accomodates the HTML 2 Specification or later and enhanced versions. And that’s all of them.
A SpacerThe following sequence describes how easy it is to convert a WP document from WordPerfect Format to Hypertext.


1. Develop a document using your word processor.

2. Save it in WP 5.1, 6.0 or 6.1 format.

3. Save the document in a file in a directory such as c:\docs. (It may be any directory).

4. For example, let the document’s name be : doc1.wpd.

5. Type :WE to activate the Wp2Html Software. (WE.bat is a batch file you place in C:>

6. Type: GO doc1.wpd (GO.bat is a batch file you place in C:>)

Faster than a few seconds, the document is converted to a hypertext file: doc1.htm.

A SpacerIn a discussion with WordPerfect company representatives, they noted that there are at least 9 plus million copies of WordPerfect 5.1 in the United States and 19.1 million worldwide. Since WP5.1 DOS, the upgrades have included versions 5.2, 6.0a, 6.0b, 6.0c, 6.1, 6.1a and now 7.0, so it stands to reason there could easily be 30 to 40 million persons using differemt versions of the WordPerfect WordProcessors.
A SpacerThe point is those who like WP5.1 may continue using that version while fans of WP6.0 or Wp6.1 may continue using their favorite without a relearning process in a skill that most WordPerfect users are proud to use. And now, with the introduction of Wp2Html all of these versions may be easily converted to Web documents for viewing, transmitting and archiving.
A Spacer Also, Wp2html is also used inside other products like DEC All in One Office, as the Email and document composer/viewer.
A SpacerUnlike other convertors, Wp2Html executes standalone, quickly on Unix or DOS platforms and correctly converts Tables, Text, Styles and most formatting codes. It's capabilities are being expanded daily. This converter software will handle Equations and Figures in a reasonable way preserving most information but is currently limited only by the restrictions of HTML as implimented by Netscape. NOTE: These hypertext pages are viewable on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and other browswers such as MOSAIC..
A SpacerA full description, the installation proceedure and complete user manual are provided in the registration kit. It’s easy and a piece of fun software to use.



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Conversion Examples
  1. Hypertext Document Created by WordPerfect 5.1 DOS

  2. Hypertext Document Created by WordPerfect 6.0 DOS

  3. Hypertext Document Created by WordPerfect 6.1 DOS

  4. Hypertext Document Created by Word 6.0 For Windows

  5. Hypertext Document Created by Wordperfect 6.0 For Windows




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Current Users

The following is a list of some of the current users of Wp2Html.
  • Utah State Legislature. (Their web site mentions using Wp2Html for all online documents.)
  • Office of the President of The United States. (See endorsemnet below)
  • European Parliament
  • Council of Europe
  • Islandic Parliament
  • SINTEF (Norway)
  • Ford Motor Co (Use it on their Intranet.)
  • Statenet
  • NEC Semiconductors


Endorsement of WP2HTML.EXE

ENDORSEMENT
Statement of the Problem : Convert documents/speeches for Intranet viewing.
Solution : Make Wp2Html.exe available to working staff.
Results : Message from the OMB

The demo was amazing. We use WP6.1 for windows here at the Office of Management and Budget. We are just starting aninternal Web page, most of us know little or nothing about the HTMLizing documents, and this is just what we need.

Thanks,

Art Stigile
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D.C. 20503
202-395-4521



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How to Register
The registered copy is $39.00. Mail a check or money order, payable to:
Richard L Swift
514 West Front Street,
Covina, CA 91722

California residents add 8.25%.

Order Form

Then Wp2Html will be downloaded to you. This compressed file contains the latest version of Wp2Html and the Wp2Html User Manual. The program will continue to be developed, modified and extended, based on user requests, various needs and evolving HTML. Once registered you will receive all new versions as they are released plus occasional "News Updates" which will contain tips or advance details of Wp2Html’s new features.

For UNIX versions, please enquire via Email with Wp2Html Unix as the first two words on the subject line.



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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. My company uses Word For Windows, Version 6.0, how can I use Wp2Html to archive?

A1. Save you documents in WordPerfect 5.1 MS-DOS, then use Wp2html to convert to HTML as described in the section : What is Wp2Html?


Q2. Would Wp2Html Softwared be a valuable tool for writers and authors? And, how?

A2. Yes. There are web sites that feature new writers and authors and authors’ new work, either by excerpt or by one, two or three chapters of a novel or part of a short story. The paper chase is quickly coming to a close. Publishing house editors more and more are reviewing prose and poetry using Personal Computers. If the writer’s excerpt is on the Internet, It is easy for the text to be downloaded to the publisher. Finally, before long, most business will be conducted via the Internet.


Q3. If a company orders and has ten work stations that would use Wp2Html, should the company order one (1) copy and make nine (9) copies or should we order ten (10) copies to be downloaded.

A3. When ordering Wp2Html the number of stations should be stated: 1, 2 or 10 or more accompanied by a check or money order that pays for the entire purchase.
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This duplicate of the Wp2Html Table of Contents is presented
so our clients might view the large amount of document information you receive for a small price.

Wp2Html User Manual - Table of Contents


Wp2Html User Manual
Version 2.4
Unix and Dos

Provided in WordPerfect format
(manual.wp)

-------- Wp2Html Copyright Andrew Scriven 1995 ----------

This manual and all the associated Wp2Html binaries or sources are the provided for your personal use as set out in the section on usage and support. You may modify this file or any other in the distribution for your own benefit, but you should not give (or sell) this distribution to anyone else.
-------- Wp2Html Copyright Andrew Scriven 1995 ----------

Contents

About Wp2Html
A SpacerWhat is Wp2Html?
A SpacerAbout This Version
A SpacerWhat this Program is Not
Installation
A SpacerDOS
A SpacerUnix
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A SpacerYou can test it right now.
A SpacerFiles
A SpacerCompleting the installation
A SpacerSupplied Files
A SpacerWhere to put things
A SpacerRegistered User Name
A SpacerInstallation problems
A SpacerExamples
Usage
A SpacerExample Invocation
A SpacerDefaults
A SpacerOutput File
A SpacerConfiguration File
A SpacerStyle File
A SpacerUses
Tour of some of the Major Features
A SpacerTables
A SpacerEquations
A SpacerGraphics (Figures and Images)
Configuring Wp2Html
A SpacerNamed Styles
A SpacerDocuments with no style!
A SpacerDocuments with style!
A SpacerDetecting Codes and Styles
A SpacerGraphic Handling Details
A SpacerTable, Text and User Boxes plus Captions
A SpacerHorizontal Line
A SpacerFont Names and Sizes
A SpacerFont colours
A SpacerHypertext Contents
A SpacerHypertext Index
A SpacerSplitting into Chapters
A SpacerAdding URLs
A SpacerMultinational Character Support
A SpacerHeaders and Footers
A SpacerThe Initial Header
A SpacerSome issues with this approach
A SpacerFootnotes
A SpacerHTML extensions
Advanced Configuration Options
A SpacerTips and Ideas
A SpacerTables
A SpacerDynamic Tag Re-definition
A SpacerCommand line Variables
A SpacerUser defined multiple output files
A SpacerCenter, Flush Right and Margin Release
A SpacerPrevious and Next part numbers
A SpacerSystem and Template styles
A SpacerExtended handling for images
A SpacerScreen Resolution
A SpacerClient Taylored Document serving
A SpacerEmbedded HTML
A SpacerHTML Lists
A SpacerExtended Document Summary Data
A SpacerThumbnail Graphics
A SpacerMultiple Hard Returns
A SpacerWP6 Hypertest
A SpacerStyle file names
A SpacerTable Header Lines
A SpacerVax Mosaic Tables
Index Entries
A SpacerSorting and Formatting
A SpacerWhy use external programs like this?
A SpacerCombined index for several WP files
Detailed Programming Reference for the Configuration and Style files
A SpacerFile Formats
Detailed description of the % escapes
A SpacerParameter Substitions
A SpacerParameters which are integer
A SpacerParameters which are a single character
A SpacerParameters which are a string
A SpacerPredefined actions
A SpacerBasic actions
A SpacerFile actions
A SpacerText actions
A SpacerCounters
A SpacerLists
Complete list of Tokens
A SpacerWp2Html defined Names
A SpacerSingle character translations
A SpacerMulti-National character translations
A SpacerBuilt In WordPerfect Codes
A SpacerOptional Elements
User Defined Styles
Allowed Usage and Support
A SpacerSupport
A SpacerHow to communicate with the author/designer
A SpacerWhy only Email?
A SpacerOther systems (non-DOS)
A SpacerDisclaimer
Appendix
A SpacerWhere did it come from?

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email to: leland@sowest.net


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Technical Support


1. For technical support, contact Richard L Swift at the email address:
mailto: leland@sowest.net


2. You may contact the author by email for more detailed technical details when you have ordered Wp2Html and are a registered user.




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