Web2Doc is a Windows program that download HTML pages and convert them to DOC file format that can be viewed on a PalmPilot. This program can only convert text - there is no graphic support. There is no frame support in the current version.
The HTML pages converted will save to the local hard disk ready for HotSync to PalmPilot. You will need a DOC reader to read the .prc file.
By default, the DOC files are saved under the same directory as the Web2Doc program. But if you have Palm Desktop installed, you can specify which user will get the files. If set, the DOC files are saved under [Palm Desktop]\[User Directory]\Install. And the user can just press the hot-sync button and... bingo!
Installation
Download (Beta 3) [869 KB] and unpack it. Run setup to install. If you have older version installed, it is recommended that you uninstall it before installation.
(There is a bug in the installation program of Beta 1. The uninstall program may be missing. If so, just delete the directory that contains Web2Doc.)
Changes
Beta 3
A new HTML parser. The output DOC files are much better now.
Can save the DOC files to a specific Pilot user. Just press the Hot-sync button to install!
Beta 2.1
Minor bug fix: allow Proxy Port to have 5 digits
Beta 2
Added proxy support
Improved download speed
Conversion of local files no longer supported
Restrict DOC name to exclude some special characters
Improve the list view of download items
Web2Doc now has a new (and much better) icon
Build-in web browser removed. Use user's default web browser instead
Beta 1
First public release
Features
This is the main screen of the program. The list box shows the web pages that user entered. A red check mark indicates the page will be converted on the next download action. User can use right mouse click to change the download attribute. Double clicking the item will let user to edit the item name and address.
The command buttons on the right hand side control the program action. Use the New button to create new download item. Clicking the Delete button will remove the highlighted item from the list. The GO! and Stop! buttons will start and terminate the download action respectively. To instruct Web2Doc to use proxy, click the Proxy button and enter the settings. The About button open a window that shows a night view of Hong Kong and the credit information of Web2Doc. The Exit button is to, well, exit the program!
This screen is for creating new download entries or editing current items. The Download checkbox decides whether this web page will be downloaded. The Name is used for the document name and file name of the .prc file going to be created. The Address is the target web page.
Proxy support is a new feature added to Web2Doc Beta 2. User can also specify user name and password if the proxy server require them. But due to security reason, the program will not save the password. If the proxy server requires user authentication, remember to re-enter password every time the program is restarted.
