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██▀█ ██▀█ ██▀▀ THE PROGRAMMERS
██▀▀ █▀█▀ ██ RESOURCE CENTRE
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Falmouth Marina, North Parade, Falmouth TR11 2TD, UK
Telephone 0326 211076 (44 326 211076 from outside UK)
PRC QUICK-KIT 2.4
User Interface Toolkit for QuickBASIC 4.5
=========================================
Note: If you haven't already done so, typing START <return> at the
DOS command line runs START.COM which allows you to review all the
documentation on this disk.
FOREWORD
This file accompanies both unregistered and registered versions of
this package. If you have purchased a registered version then the
some of the comments below will not apply. Registered users receive
an additional file REGUSER.DOC, please refer to this for license
conditions and other "registered users only" information.
INTRODUCTION
This disk contains a collection of user - interface utilities
designed for use with Microsoft QuickBASIC (all trademarks and
names acknowledged). They include four menu implementations, box
drawing routines and context - sensitive help. We hope you find
them useful, and thank you for evaluating our software.
MAKE A BACKUP COPY
If you haven't already done so, we recommend that you make a
working copy of this disk and put the original in a safe place.
LIABILITY
Please note that this software is supplied as is and without
guarantees of any kind.
REDISTRIBUTION (Unregistered versions only)
The software contained on this disk or any part of it MAY NOT
BE SOLD. However any individual or organisation may copy the
contents of this disk for redistribution, provided that only a
reasonable charge to cover media, shipping & administrative costs
is asked of the the recipient. In addition NO CHANGES, SUBTRACTIONS
or ADDITIONS may be made to the contents with the exception of a
the inclusion of a file to identify the distibutor.
Please note that registered versions of this package MUST NOT be
redistributed in the manner suggested above or in any other way.
EVALUATION PERIOD (Unregistered versions only)
Please note that this software is SHAREWARE and is not supplied
free of charge for unlimited use. Please register if you intend to
continue it after the evaluation period of 30 days. Registration
information in REGISTER.DOC.
DOCUMENTATION
The utility programs supplied are fully described in the
on-disk manual QUICKREF.DOC. This is an unformatted ASCII text file
which you can load into your QuickBASIC environment as a Document
file for on-line reference while you develop applications.
QUICKREF.DOC includes page breaks for 11" listing paper.
THE QUICK LIBRARY
The utility programs are supplied in a Quick Library. In order
to access them from the QuickBASIC environment it is necessary to
load the Library into memory when you start QuickBASIC. An example
startup command is shown below under INSTALLATION.
THE TEST PROGRAMS
Fully commented QuickBASIC source code Test Programs are
supplied which demonstrate each utility. Info in QUICKREF.DOC.
FILES INCLUDED ON THIS DISK
START.COM Run this to review all documentation.
README.1ST This file.
HISTORY.DOC Upgrade History.
REGISTER.DOC Contains Registration Form + Information.
QUICKREF.DOC The manual.
SHOW.COM File reader.
QK24U.QLB The Quick Library.
QK24U.LIB The .LIB version of the Quick Library.
BOXTEST.BAS QuickBASIC source code program to demonstrate the
DRAWBOX utility.
HELPTEST.BAS QuickBASIC source code program to demonstrate the
POPHELP utility.
HELPTEST.HLP ASCII help text file used by HELPTEST.BAS.
M1TEST.BAS QuickBASIC source code program to demonstrate the
MENU1 utility.
M2TEST.BAS QuickBASIC source code program to demonstrate the
MENU2 utility.
M3TEST.BAS QuickBASIC source code program to demonstrate the
MENU3 utiltiy.
MENU3.HLP ASCII help text file used by M3TEST.BAS.
M4TEST.BAS QuickBASIC source code program to demonstrate the
MENU4 utility.
MENU4.HLP ASCII help text file used by M4TEST.BAS.
MENU1DCL.BI FUNCTION declarations for Menu 1.
MENU2DCL.BI FUNCTION declarations for Menu 2.
MENU3DCL.BI FUNCTION declarations for Menu 3.
MENU4DCL.BI FUNCTION declarations for Menu 4.
MENUS12.BI Short QuickBASIC source code routine needed by
Menus 1 & 2.
MENUS34.BI Short QuickBASIC source code routine needed by
Menus 3 & 4.
This is the list of files provided with the unregistered package.
The registered version includes different libraries and a
collection of Object Files which enable you to make custom
libraries. Info on these is provided in REGUSER.DOC (only included
with registered versions).
Note: The file extension .BAS indicates a QuickBASIC program. The
file extension .BI indicates an INCLUDE file. All QuickBASIC source
code files are in ASCII format. The .HLP files contain pages of
Help Text used by the demo .BAS programs.
INSTALLATION
More detailed installation suggestions are provided in QUICKREF.DOC
but here are some quick "up and running" instructions.
To check out the test programs log into the drive containing the
copy of this distribution disk (we'll assume it's A:>) and enter
the following command to start QuickBASIC:
A:> QB /L QK24U <return> 'unregistered version
A:> QB /L QK24R <return> 'registered version
Then choose the test program you want to run from the Open... or
Load... dialog box. The path to QB.EXE (QuickBASIC itself) should
be specified in your AUTOEXEC.BAT PATH statement. If for example
you have a twin floppy system with drives A and B then place the
following in your AUTOEXEC.BAT:
PATH=B:\
and put the disk containing QB.EXE in drive B.
You can copy the Quick Library files to the directory in which you
usually keep Library files (usually specified via the Set Paths...
selection from the QuickBASIC Options Menu), but you should keep
all the supplied .BAS, .BI and .HLP files together until you've
become more familiar with this package.
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
Registered users naturally get priority but if you encounter
any problems please feel free to give us a call.
08:00 to 13:00 and 23:00 to 06:00 (UK local time) are
designated "quiet periods", so please try to make your call outside
these hours. If the telephone rings for more than a few seconds
without being answered, there is nobody here. There is someone here
most of the time, even early morning and evening.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SHOW.COM is a file reader program (public domain - thanks to
Clockwork Software, Bidbury House, Havant PO9 3JG, UK). You can
use SHOW.COM to read the manual, for instance, by typing
SHOW QUICKREF.DOC at the DOS command line and pressing <return>.
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