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[Software     name]  Chat style command Ver.2.8
[Registered   name]  CommandChat.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software operates the command prompt screen like a chat.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\CommandChat.exe   : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run CommandChat.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "Chat style command".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Precautions.

 It is slower than operating at the command prompt.

 It is possible to start a batch file, but there are some commands that cannot be supported, such as the doskey command.

 For the pause command, press Enter.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 Start and enter the command.

 You can save the screen to a file with the F6 button.

 You can change the command icon with the F7 button. (Return to initial with ***)

 You can set the background color with the F8 button.(*1)

 You can set the background color with the HTML color code. (Example: #ffc0cb etc. Initial color with ###)

 You can set the input background color with Code + Shift + Enter keys and the output background color with Code + Ctrl + Enter keys. (Pops up with F8 or "#?")

 You can use the color picker by clicking the item name in the popup.

 You can set the history with the F9 button.

 The entered command is recorded up to 20 histories. (Can be changed.)

 You can switch the history by pressing the scroll button at the bottom right, right-clicking, or pressing the up / down keys.

 To zoom in / out the display, press the CTRL key and '+' or '-' at the same time.

 If you want to interrupt the time-consuming process, press the CTRL key and 'C' at the same time.

 You can specify the startup behavior by specifying a command or batch file as an argument.

 Example 1. "Hello !!" is displayed at startup.(*2)

   CommandChat.exe "echo Hello!!"           (Desktop version.)

   start command-chat:"echo Hello!!"        (Store version.)

 Example 2. Execute Backup.cmd at startup.

   CommandChat.exe e:\Backup.cmd            (Desktop version.)

   start command-chat:e:\Backup.cmd         (Store version.)


 (*1) To select from the color picker, click the title of the combo box.
 (*2) If a space is included in the command string, enclose it in "".


+ Version history.

    Ver.2.8   2026.8.30

    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.2.7   2025.3.2

    - Support for updating controls.

    Ver.2.6   2024.10.20

    - Operating environment is limited to 64-bit version.
    - Updated the browser control to WebView2.

    Ver.2.5   2024.6.28

    - Updated controls.

    Ver.2.4   2023.2.26

    - Removed Windows 8 from supported models.
    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.8.

    Ver.2.3   2022.12.11

    - Added support for dark mode switching on Windows 10 and later.

    Ver.2.2   2021.11.11

    - We have confirmed the operation on Windows 11 product version.
    - Changed the eyedropper cursor of the color picker.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Community.

    Ver.2.1   2021.6.27

    - Added a dropper function to the color picker.

    Ver.2.0   2021.3.3

    - A color picker has been added to the color settings.
    - Fixed a bug that the color setting dialog did not support DPI.

    Ver.1.9   2021.2.16

    - The command to start can be specified as an argument.
    - The protocol "command-chat:" has been added to the store version.

    Ver.1.8   2021.1.27

    - Added support for saving and restoring the display magnification.
    - The display enlargement / reduction ratio has been increased to ± 10%.
    - Added support for changing the display magnification by changing the DPI.
    - Added a magnification slider to the right-click menu.

    Ver.1.7   2021.1.20

    - Fixed a bug that the child process did not end.
    - Fixed garbled Japanese characters in English environment.
    - It is now possible to enable / disable the recording of command history.
    - It is now possible to cancel a looping command with Ctrl + C.

    Ver.1.6   2021.1.1

    - Added the Enter button.
    - Changed the background color of the error.
    - Added history settings to the F9 button.
    - Improved history operation with arrow keys.

    Ver.1.5   2020.12.10

    - Added the judgment of administrator mode.
    - Right-click menu items have been rearranged.
    - Improved the balance between background color and text color.
    - The background color of input and output can be set.

    Ver.1.4   2020.12.5

    - Fixed a bug that failed to start.

    Ver.1.3   2020.11.26

    - Added support for editing command history.

    Ver.1.2   2020.11.18

    - Improved saving of image files.
    - Improved message scrolling.

    Ver.1.1   2020.11.11

    - The background color can be set.
    - The command icon can be set.
    - The screen can be saved in an HTML file.
    - The previous folder can be saved / restored.
    - The command history can be saved / restored.

    Ver.1.0   2020.11.8

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 The copyright of this program is with me, A.MORICHIKA, The source belongs to Mr. kenjinote who published it.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

 MIT License (MIT)

 Copyright (c) 2020 kenjinote (hack.jp)
 https://github.com/kenjinote/cmdchat/blob/main/LICENSE.TXT


+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

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