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                           ::: Welcome To POW! :::
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To Begin Using:
    Type the command: /load -rs pow_encode.mrc
    If the file is in a directory OTHER than your root mIRC directory, type it as
    follows: /load -rs "PATH\pow_encode.mrc"
    where "PATH" is the directory (ie. /load -rs "C:\mIRC\Scripts\pow_encode.mrc")
    If you are prompted with a script initialization warning, click "Yes" or
    POW Encode WILL NOT function properly.

Encode Messages:
    Use the '/pow <message>' alias.

Decode Messages:
    Use the '/unpow <powcode>' alias, or you can double click
    the '(POW)' ending any POW! message.

GPOW Dialog:
    Use the '/gpow' alias to access the POW GUI dialog, where you can encode
    and decode messages, encode or decode text files, and configure multiple
    options.

GEDIT Dialog:
    Use the '/gedit' alias to access the dialog to edit the POW engine.
    ADVANCED users only!

File Encoding:
    Click "Text Files" tab on the POW! Encode dialog.

    NOTE:
      * mIRC will pause while it writes these files, so choose carefully what
        you encode. Also, encoded files are MUCH bigger than the originals.
      * You can only encode text files (no support for formats like .exe, .zip, etc.)

Auto Decoding:
    Use '/apow MODE' (where mode is either "on" or "off") to enable or disable
    automatic decoding of POW! Encoded messages.

Engine Searching:
    If you see a hotlink that POW doesn't seem to understand, you can search
    through your POW Engine Scripts for an engine containing that hotlink. Just
    type '/hotfind HOTLINK' where HOTLINK is the name of a hotlink you wish to find.
    More than one result may return.


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                             ::: INFORMATION :::
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copyright: 'POW! Encode'  Chris Johns, 2001

  contact: [EMail] JChris1984@hotmail.com
           [ IRC ] JChris84 irc.mircx.com / 6667 / #gmforum.cjb.net



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                               ::: HISTORY :::
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Release: Version 2.0
   Date: January 15, 2003
   Info: 1. Everything is completely reworked, including a new dialog layout.
         2. Archive multiple text files TOGETHER in a single encoded file!
         3. Can now edit and modify the engines with a built in editor!
         4. Compatible with ANY version (older engines included)!
         5. No longer supports '/powfile' command for encoding/decoding files.


Release: Version 1.3d
   Date: December 17, 2002
   Info: 1. Fixed errors as a result of internal changes with newer versions of
            mIRC (6.02 and up).


Release: Version 1.3c
   Date: July 20, 2002
   Info: 1. Fixed bug with dialog error if dialog isn't opened to decode a file.


Release: Version 1.3b
   Date: July 20, 2002
   Info: 1. Added the (requested) option to open pef files after they're decoded.


Release: Version 1.3a
   Date: December 15, 2001
   Info: 1. Now will not strip control codes (color, bold, etc.) when encoding or
            decoding.
         2. Updated readme to include a known problem.


Release: Version 1.3
   Date: December 11, 2001
   Info: 1. "Send To:" list attempts to hold last selected item on refresh.
         2. Added ability to encode and decode short-line* text files (saves as .pef).
         3. Double-click shell support for .pef files. Now cycles encoding less -
            NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OLDER VERSIONS.
         *short-line: The length of each line in the text file should not be more
                      than 200 characters.


Release: Version 1.2
   Date: December 03, 2001
   Info: Added ability to easily decode notices, describes, and private messages


Release: Version 1.1
   Date: December 03, 2001
   Info: Supports all old features, plus auto decoding and a simple, organised
         dialog


Release: Version 1.0
   Date: ~October 2001
   Info: Text based system, no dialogs. Supports '/pow' and '/unpow'
         And decode with double click.


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                           ::: LEGAL DISCLAIMER :::
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Although POW Encode will NOT cause intentional damage, upon load of the POW Encode
script file, you agree to accept responsibility for the outcome of any bugs and/or
operations which may arise as a result of using POW! Encode, even such outcomes
which cause undesired operation (You agree not to blame me).


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                           ::: KNOWN PROBLEMS :::
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1. You may get wierd errors and possibly undesired function if you don't unload
   any older versions of POW! Encode BEFORE loading the new version.

