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Buttons!
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by N.Waltham
Version 1.01
COPYRIGHT 1992,93 NICHOLAS WALTHAM
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, EXCEPT THAT
PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO FREELY
COPY AND DISTRIBUTE THE SOFTWARE
AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION
WITHOUT ALTERATION OR AMENDMENT
FOR THE PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH
THE CONCEPT OF SHAREWARE.
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This file has had information added to it by the author covering
registration with Psl and details of Version 1.2
N. Waltham 14thFeb92
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You can use 'Buttons!' to help design BWCC style bitmap buttons. It
helps you by managing the six bitmaps that you require for (S)VGA and
EGA support and by calculating appropriate shadows and effects which are
consistent with the 'Borland look'.
You have version 1.01 of 'Buttons' but I have now completed version 1.2.
This includes:
+ Underscore right after the '&'
+ Text on left,on right, centred or user defined
+ Variable Font,Colour,size
+ Buttons Resize feature
This version is available to all users who register 'Buttons' from now on.
Installation
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Copy the file 'bitlib.dll' to your \windows\system directory and copy
the file 'buttons.hlp' to your \windows directory. If your version of
BWCC.DLL in the \windows\system directory is older than that included in
this archive then you should replace it with that included in this
archive. You can copy the buttons.exe file to wherever you like!
Creating a set of buttons - quick guide
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This is an extract from the online help
To create a new set of buttons select the 'File | New' option from
the menu. You will be presented with a dialogue box allowing you to set
the size of buttons that you wish to create. The defaults given in the
dialogue box are those usually used for BWCC Borland style buttons.
After you select the desired size the program creates 8 blank
buttons. You can edit any of these buttons with the Microsoft Paintbrush
application by double clicking on the desired button face. However it is
suggested that you only edit the template buttons (VGATemp and EGATemp)
for a start. You should only edit the others as a last resort to touch
up any effects you are not happy with and to add any effects of your
own.
Before instructing 'Buttons' to generate effects you also need to
select the 'Buttons | Set Text' menu option to edit the text you would
like to appear on the button face.
Select 'Buttons | Generate' and 'Buttons' will add text, shadows
and movement to your buttons. After generation you may edit the
individual buttons to add any other effects.
Finally..... Select 'Buttons | Write resource data' to write the
data to disk as individual bitmap files which are readable by the
resource compiler (or Borland Resource Workshop)
Example
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The 'EXAMPLE.ZIP' file contains all the files that you need to
compile an example program that uses a bitmap button. This file also
contains the '.BUT' and '.BMP' files as well as '.RC' and '.RES' files.
Shareware
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This program was written by N.Waltham and may be freely copied for
evaluation purposes only.
If you find this software useful you should register your copy.
Registering your copy will result in you being sent a non shareware copy
of the latest version of the program. If you do not register then there
will be no further versions of this or any other program and the
shareware concept will have failed.
COMPUSERVE SHAREWARE REGISTRATION SERVICE
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If you subscribe to CompuServe you may register this software using
their shareware registration service. You will need the registration
I.D. which is 530. You can reach the service using GO SWREG. If you
register in this way I will usually send a registered version of the
program by email. If you don't want me to do this (ie you have a slow
modem) then let me know and send me a postal address and the media
format that you prefer and I'll post you a copy.
PSL - CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY
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Alternativly register with your credit card through PsL.
You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software) Library by calling 8002424PsL or 7135246394 or by FAX to
7135246398 or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 772355705.
Psl Reference for this program : 10751
THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY
Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume
discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc, must be directed to me by email
Shipping Charges
When this software was released Psl's charges for shipping were :
$4 s/h for US/Canada and
$10/$11 s/h for overseas.
There is no printed documentation available for this software.
Sorry!
If these methods of registration are not suitible the please contact
me by email at 100013.3330@Compuserve.Com
The current cost of the software is $30 US or £15 Sterling. However
these prices are subject to change due to the volatile nature of
exchange rates.
History
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1.00 Original Version Dec 1992
1.01 Corrected a problem which occasionally caused a GP Fault and
added BWCC.DLL to shareware version due to some problems with
older versions.
Disclaimer
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I have made every attempt to ensure that this program works
correctly. Much as I would like to - I cannot guarantee that it is bug
free. I do not accept any responsibility for loss or damages financial,
broken marriages or other caused through the use of this program.
Should you find a problem with the program please let me know and I
will fix it.