The information in this bulletin (including pricing) is subject to change without notice. ____________________ Minimum System Requirements of WordPerfect for Windows 1. Intel 80286 Machine (80386 generally accepted as Windows standard), running in standard or enhanced mode 2. 2M of RAM (4M of RAM generally accepted as Windows standard) 3. A hard disk with 6M of free disk space and one high-density disk drive--3 1/2" (1/44M) or 5 1/4" (1.2M) 4. MicroSoft Windows 3.0 or higher 5. DOS 3.1 or higher 6. A graphics adapter and monitor suporting one of the following systems: EGA, VGA, 8514/A, or Hercules graphics card. >> A mouse supported by Windows is recommended for ease-of-use. ____________________ Q: Can licensed WPCorp customers obtain WordPerfect for Windows Beta II Software when it's available? A: If licensed WPCorp customers sign up, or are already signed up, for the Software Subscription Service for any other WPCorp product and prepay $40.US/$55.CN, they will receive the WPWin Beta II software. Interested customers can call the Software Subscription Service group (800) 526-6215. The $40 charge covers only the cost of the materials included with the Beta II software, and does not apply to the finished product. >No upgrade priviledges are granted with the Beta II software.< Q: What does the WPWin Beta II software package include? A: Seven high density diskettes, either 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" Photocopy of typeset Reference Manual Photocopy of typeset Workbook License agreement printed on the diskette envelope with expiration date Two-sided enhanced template. (One side CUA compliant, the other WP 5.1 compatible) Cover letter (Gives Beta II customer support number for reporting problems. This number will not be functional after WPWin officially releases.) Q: Is the WPWin Developer's Toolkit available to Beta II customers? A: Yes. Customers ordering WPWin Beta II software may also order the Beta II copy of the WPWin Developer's Toolkit for an additional charge. The Toolkit will be shipped only on high- density 5 1/4" disks and will contain a WP file format section, WpWin interface section, sample programs for WPWin and documentation for sample programs. A cover letter will accompany the Toolkit with a "Disclaimer" statement. Call (800) 526-6215 (Software Subscription Service) to order. ____________________ Options available for the purchase of WordPerfect for Windows Buy Now, Get WPWin Later Buy WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS between April 1, 1991, and 30 days after the release of WPWin, and then until 60 days after the release of WPWin, we'll send you a license to run WPWin on the same computer for $5.US/$6.50.CN. The complete package with disks and documentation is available for $65.US/$85.CN, which includes shipping and handling. Competitive Trade-Up Before October 15, 1991, trade up from IBM Displaywrite, Manuscript, Microsoft Word, Multimate, Officewriter, Samna Word, Wordstar, or Xywrite for DOS to WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS for $150.US/$195.CN. The trade-up packages are available through distribution. Then, send in the coupon enclosed in the trade-up package within 180 days of the release of WPWin with $65.US/$85.CN plus tax for a complete package of WPWin. The package will include a license to run both WPWin and DOS WordPerfect on the same machine. Or, send in the competitive trade-up coupon with the Buy Now, Get WPWin Later coupon to purchase a WPWin license and package parts separately. (License for $5, disks for $15) A coupon from inside the trade-up package must be included for each WPWin license order, and this option expires 60 days after the release of WPWin (which is when the trade-up coupon expires). Trade up from DOS WordPerfect Trade up from any earlier version of DOS WordPerfect to WPWin for $99.US/$129.CN. Available through distribution and WPCorp. Buy retail WPWin will retail for $495.US/$595.CN for single package. Other options include a 20-pack without documentation. Available through distribution. Q: Can a school trade up from WP5.1 to WPWin for $99.US/$129.CN retail and get the seven additional licenses free? A: Qualified schools can trade up eight existing WP5.1 licenses to eight WPWin licenses for $99.US/$129.CN. They will receive eight templates, eight licenses, and one set of disks and documentation. They may not update one license and receive 7 additional licenses Q: Can I trade up to WPWin, and give away my DOS WordPerfect? A: The license with the trade-up packages gives the users license to run both DOS WordPerfect and WPWin on the same machine. The license for either product may not be transferred to another person. The customer will, however, be allowed to trade-up both the DOS WordPerfect and WPWin to future releases of either WordPerfect for DOS or Windows. Complete packages of software no longer needed by customers may be donated through the school donation program to a school of their choice. ____________________ Q: Are WPWin files, keystrokes, merge language, macros, and graphic file formats compatible with WP5.1 and earlier versions? A: File compatibility WPWin files are 100% compatible with WP5.1 files. No conversion is necessary. There are some additions to the function list and the .SET file that will be documented. Keystroke compatibility To comply with CUA (Common User Access) standards set for the Windows environment, some WordPerfect for DOS keystrokes have been changed in WPWin (use F1 for Help, press Cancel to Escape). Cursor keystrokes are also different in the Windows environment. However, WPWin users will have the option of choosing a separate keyboard that will perform, for the most part, the same as the DOS WP5.1 keyboard. Merge Language The WPWin Merge language is the same as WP5.1, and merge files created in WP5.1 for DOS may be used in WPWin with no need for file conversion. WP5.1 Macros A conversion utility will be shipped with WPWin that may aid in the conversion of some WP5.1 macros. However, Macro Convert only works with WP5.1 macros. Graphic file formats WPWin will support the same graphic file formats as DOS WP5.1 as well as Windows metafile and bitmap graphics. In addition, the WPWin File Viewer can view all the graphics formats that are supported. ____________________ Q: What is the Button Bar? A: The Button Bar is a horizontal or vertical row of buttons representing menu items or macros. The Button Bar is a powerful, easy-to-use feature which enables quick access to commonly used features. Simply point to the button and click with your mouse to execute a commonly used function, such as bold. Q: What is the limit to the number of buttons per Button Bar? A: There is no limit. As the buttons fill up the screen space, a scroll bar appears. More buttons can be added, and entire button bars saved. You can have as many buttons as you want on a single Button Bar, and you can have as many different Button Bars as you can create. Q: Am I able to create icons for the Button Bar? A: No. When you choose a function such as "italics" a pre- assigned icon will be displayed on the button. Macros assigned to buttons are distinguished by the name that the user assigns to the macro. ____________________ Mouse vs. Keyboard Q: Do I have to use a mouse to use WPWin effectively? A: Most of what you do with a mouse, can also be done with the keyboard. In some cases, the keyboard process may be very different. If you primarily use the keyboard to input text, you can access features quickly and easily with mnemonics or shortcut keys. A shortcut key can be a single keystroke or keystroke combination. For instance, pressing Ctrl-B for Bold, Ctrl-U for Underline, or Ctrl-P for Print is easier than reaching for the mouse. It may also be easier for you to tab in dialog boxes, instead of clicking with the mouse. Although some functions may be accessed more easily from the keyboard, using the mouse allows you to take full advantage of the Windows environment. You can use a mouse to move and size windows, move and restore icons, select text, and choose commands from menus and dialog boxes. Using a mouse, you can drag graphics to a new location. However, with the keyboard, you would first need to open a dialog box, then type the exact location where you want the graphic to appear on the page. You can quickly access desired functions with either a click of a mouse or the touch of a key. WPWin will provide a smooth step into the Windows world for DOS WordPerfect users. ____________________ DDE vs. Spreadsheet Links Q: What is the difference between a DDE Link and a Spreadsheet link? A: DDE Link Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) allows any type of linked data (text, tables, graphs, etc.) to be imported from Windows applications that support DDE into a WPWin document. For example, you can dynamically link information from a spreadsheet file into a newsletter, providing both files are open. As the spreadsheet information is edited, it can be updated either automatically or manually on screen in the WPWin newsletter. DDE links are sometimes referred to as "hot links" because when data is changed in one linked file (the server), the option is available to have it immediately updated in the other file (the client). In the initial release, WPWin will act as a client (receiver) only, and not as a server (source) of DDE linked information. Spreadsheet Link The Spreadsheet Import and Link features of WPWin can import files from PlanPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel, Quattro, and Quattro Pro into a WPWin document. A spreadsheet import copies information from the spreadsheet file one time only. A spreadsheet link can update the imported information as often as necessary in the WPWin document to reflect changes made in the spreadsheet file. During updates of the WPWin file, the source document is on disk rather than running in a separate window as with a DDE Link. Data in both Spreadsheet and DDE Links can be updated automatically or manually. ____________________ Networks Q: What networks are supported by WPWin? A: 10Net 3COM 3+ 3COM 3+ OPEN AT&T StarGROUP Banyan VINES Banyan Street Talk DEC PCSA DNA IBM LAN Network LAN Manager 2.0 Enhanced LAN Manager 1.x or 2.0 Basic LANtastic MicroSoft Network Nexos Nokia PC-Net Novell NetWare PCLP Enhanced PCLP Base Services TOPS Network Other If a network emulates one of the above networks, the user can choose either the network it emulates or "Other". ____________________ Fonts Q: Can the fonts that come with DrawPerfect be used in WPWin? A: DrawPerfect fonts can be used in WPWin the same way they are used in WP for DOS by importing them as a graphic and printing them with DrawPerfect's WP.DRS file. However, DrawPerfect fonts will not be accessible from the font list within a WPWin document. Q: Will any fonts ship with WPWin? A: No, but Microsoft Windows does include fonts. With a WP printer driver selected, the font list in WPWin is the same as the font list in DOS WP 5.1 with the same printer selected. With a Windows printer driver selected, the base font list will include the fonts that come with the Windows driver, plus any fonts that have been loaded into the Windows system. Q: Will WPWin support Bitstream Fontware 3.0? A: Yes. Fontware 3.0 is supported using DOS WP 5.1 printer drivers. When Fontware fonts have been installed into a WP 5.1 printer driver, they work just like any other software soft font. WPWin will also support Adobe Type Manager, Facelift for Windows, Intellifont for Windows, and other third-party fonts that can be installed into the Windows system. The user must select a Windows printer driver to print these third-party fonts. Note: WPWin users have the option of printing with the DOS WP 5.1 drivers or the Windows system drivers. DOS WP 5.1 fonts can be accessed in WPWin using the DOS WP 5.1 printer drivers, and Windows font products can be accessed using Windows system drivers. Exception: Facelift for DOS cannot be used in Windows (with either DOS or Windows drivers), because Facelift for DOS requires a TSR which cannot be executed under Windows.