Thanks for trying Beta Version .91 of fpWeb.
Howie Wolowitz
Micro CodeSmiths
(203) 270-7052
howiewz@ix.netcom.com
2/8/99

Description:
	FpWeb is a set of CGI programs, written in MSDOS bat files
	and filePro processing tables.  It allows web access to any existing
	filepro files, screens, browse formats, indexes and data.


What is in the fpweb directory:
	In the www.photobuff.com/fpweb directory you will find:
	1 - fpweb.txt		-This document
	2 - fpweb.zip		-The fpWeb System 
	3 - ohttpd101.exe		-The Omnicron Server 
	4 - Out of Sight		-Useful for debugging CGI scripts
	

What will be installed where:
	FPWeb.zip will install a single filepro file
	named CGI into the \FILEPRO directory
	and a set of .bat .out and .htm files
	that go into the \HTTPd\CGI-WIN
	and the \HTTPd\HTDOCS directories.


What to do: 
	First, If you don't already have a copy of the omni server download
	and intall ohttpd101.exe

	Next download fpweb.zip and follow the steps below to install it.


What you need for fpWeb to work with your files::
	1 - Windows 95/98.

	2 - Omnicron HTTPd server installed.

	3 - filePro (network, quickstart) version 4.5 or better.

	4 - AT LEAST 4096 bytes of environment space.
		(\config.sys)
	 	shell=c:\command.com /e:4096 /p

        5 - The following filePro path variables MUST be set in Autoexec.bat
		(\autoexec.bat)
		PFDSK=...
		PFDATA=...
		PFDIR=...
		PFPROG=...
		PFADDWP=OFF
		
	6 - The fp directory MUST be on the search path

        7 - You MUST set temp work space entries in Autoexec.bat
		(\autoexec.bat)
		SET TEMP=x:\yyy
		SET TMP=x:\yyy
		(replace x:\yy with an actual drive and directory name.)

	8 - The fpweb.zip file assumes that your filepro data is in \FILEPRO.
		and that the OMNI server is in \HTTPD.  For testing, please be
		sure your setup agrees.
		
	9 - You MUST Define and Set your default filepro printer to NOCODES.

	10 -You MUST set PFADDWP=OFF either in your autoexec.bat file or in the
		filepro configuration editor. 


Installating fpWeb::
	1 - Unzip the fpweb.zip file, allowing it to create the directories in the zip.

	2 - After installation you must do the following MSDOS command:
		copy \httpd\htdocs\index.htm "\httpd\htdocs\index.html" 

Running fpWeb:
	1 - Start the OMNI httpd server.  Right click on the running icon and choose
		properties. Under the Server tab change the Site Address
	 	from 127.0.0.1 to 127.0.0.2

	2 - Click OK

	3 - Bring up your browser (Netscape or IExplorer) and use the url:
		http://127.0.0.2/

	4 - That should bring up the fPWeb system.

Notes:
	Selection Sets can ONLY be used with a Browse Format.
	Selection Sets always AND all the conditions together (for now.)
	Selection Sets do NOT use the selection sentence (for now.)

	Browse Formats REQUIRE an Index.  Record Number Browse is
		not supported( for now.)


Bugs/Problems/Comments/Suggestions:
	The only problems that have been encountered, where the system does not install or
	work as outlined above, have been caused by a lack of environment space or incorrect 
	filepro settings (ie PFDSK, PFDATA, PFDIR, TEMP, TMP, FPADDWP=OFF, etc.)  Remember
	these must be set in CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT and then a reboot is required.

	Still having problems or just want to share the joy that fPWeb has brought into your life?  

	howiewz@ix.netcom.com

	(203) 270-7052

	(908) 598-2800

	IRC# 30061334


Good luck,

Howie

PS: Once you have it working you can try it on the REAL WEB!

	Connect to the web your usual way.
	Start the HTTPd Server.
	Change the Server property to acquire its IP address dynamically (Lookup Site Address (Dynamic)).
	Clicking on the server icon will show you your IP address for this dial-in session. 

Now anyone with web access can access your filepro files just by typing in your temporary IP address.

Cool huh?