This was a quick fix for some window positioning problems
found in MACROSP2.EXE. Sorry for any inconveniences.


*************************** Splat **************************
Splat is a result of frustration in waiting for a persistent 
macro feature in the Clarion IDE. It's "working for me!", but 
I cannot guarantee it will for you. It currently has been 
tested on Clarion 4B and CW2003 running WIN95. If you use it, 
it is at your own risk. Author is not responsible for any 
damages incurred as a result of it's use.

Once running, it remains minimized until you open an embed 
point, CLW file or TPW file and then it will restore 
automatically as a "toolbar". It will minimize if Clarion loses 
focus and restore when gaining. This second incarnation is 
still lacking in a lot of features that I'm hoping to add in 
the future. 

Since I'm still not sure what direction this thing is going in 
, I've put an expiration date of 10/1/98 in it (I'm not sure 
if it's Y2K compliant :). I hope to put another one up before 
then.

If you have the first Splat, your macros should get merged in
with the others that I have added upon your first execution of
Splat.


Original Features *********************************************

o  Is in view only when usable.
o  Handles indenting, even when cutting and "splatting"
   other code.
o  Comes with some macros already on it so you can see
   what you can do.
o  Add, delete or insert macros.
o  Most windows are Resizable.
o  Makes an irritating splat noise when you use it.
   (You can turn it off :)


New Features **************************************************

o  IDE macros
o  Kinds of Splats (IDE, Clarion source, Template, Dictionary)
o  Dynamic variable substitution (PARM1, PARM2, PARM3, PARM4,
   ME, etc...)
o  Macro functions ({IF}, {WAIT:n}, plus clarion functions that
   can be evaluated.


Future Features *********************************************

o  Record macros (You have to hand code them now)
o  Assign Hotkeys to macros
o  Window and Report Formatter macros
o  Customization features (other noises :)
o  Other suggestions from yall.


Tips ********************************************************

o  To stop Splat while minimized, right click it's button 
   on the taskbar and click close.
o  All special keystrokes are named the same name as those found
   in the KEYCODES.CLW file. Use the syntax {TabKey} for a tab key
   etc...  (See that file or some of the macro examples for 
   examples :)
   (Right click in the "Strokes" text control to pop up a list of
   keycodes)
o  Tooltips work. Use them to figure out the hieroglyphics buttons.


Known Problems ***********************************************
o  Splat still expects the "Indent new line" feature in the editor to be
   on. Unsightly results happen otherwise. Someone let me know
   if this is a problem, otherwise I'll leave'r be.
o  Splat sometimes minimizes on macro execution (but it comes right
   back).
o  No help files yet.
  

Comments and diatribes **************************************
If you have any problems, comments or suggestions. Drop me a line.

Chris Hargett
Hargett, Hall & Stockert
cwhargett@bigfoot.com