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;==========================================================
; Kickstart for Paradox WORKING DEMO
; Copyright (c) 1994 Datacraft, Inc and Micah Bleecher
; All Rights Reserved
;
; Datacraft, Inc.
; Database Solutions for Today's Business
; PO Box 5645 - Deptford, New Jersey 08096
; (609)227-0202 - (609)374-1704 fax
;
; (800)305-7830 Orders Only
;
; CIS: 76570,234 - Internet micahb@omni.voicenet.com
;
; Kickstart and Command Line Configuration Expert
; Royalty FREE Runtime Version............ $49.95
; with ObjectPal Expert Source Code......$99.95
;
; American Express - Visa - MasterCard Accepted
;
; $ 5 S&H Continental US
; $15 S&H International
;
; New Jersey Residents Add 6% Sales Tax
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Please read this entire file before executing Kickstart.
Kickstart must be installed before using it. Please run
the INSTALLK.FDL form if you have not already done so.
Kickstart is a utility with two basic components designed
for developers and end users who wish to more easily configure,
distribute and install their applications as icons in the
MS Windows Program Manager.
Kickstart works with both interactive and runtime versions
of Paradox.
1) Application Launching Utility
Kickstart (KIKSTART.EXE) is a the Paradox application
launching utility that works with Paradox versions 4.5
and 5.0. KIKSTART.EXE may be renamed and will look for
an INI file of the same name to read your application
and Paradox's command line parameters
2) Command Line Configuration Expert
The Kickstart Command Line Configuration Expert (KSEXPERT.FDL),
walks you through the process of creating your application INI
file. It will validate file names and directories, and creates
a new instances of KIKSTART.EXE/KIKSTART.INI and install the
instance in the MS Windows Program Manager.
The Expert has comprehensive context sensitive on-line help
and also allows you to edit existing INI files without over
writing any configuration parameters that already exist.
Kickstart is compatible with AppExpert from Farpoint Systems.
If the installation program detects that you are running AppExpert,
it will give you the option of installing itself in one of the
User Command buttons.
3) Kikstart's Application Launching Features
a) Configuration data is stored in a simple INI file which
is easily edited with the Notepad or the Expert. There is
no need to edit string tables using the Resource Workshop,
each time you need to make a change in the configuration.
b) One version supports both Runtime and interactive versions
of Paradox (versions 4.5 or greater).
c) Kickstart is intelligent. It will verify the existence
of paths, file names and drive space *before* making the
call to Paradox.
d) Kickstart displays a user defined message while Paradox is
loading.
e) Utilizing Paradox's boot cycle behavior, Kickstart effectively
breaks through the DOS/Windows 128 character command line
limit. This will allow you to install your application with
complex parameters in deeply nested directories.
f) Allows for maximum flexibility in either server or peer-to-
peer network configurations.
g) Allows individual workstations to override private directory
and Paradox executable locations if necessary for
performance or other logistical reasons.
4) Sample KIKSTART.INI
;D:\KICKSTRT\KIKSTART.INI Created By Kickstart Expert on 09:56:15 AM, 07/31/94
[KICKSTART]
;Full Path and Filename to either PDOXWIN.EXE or PFWRUN.EXE <SEE -l OVERRIDES>
ExeFileName=C:\PDOXWIN\PDOXWIN.EXE
;Paradox version number - 4.5 or 5.0
Version=5.0
;Startup command line flags. Recommended Flags:
Flags=-q -c -e -n
;Path to your application's working directory
workingDir=C:\PDOXWIN\CONNECT\
;Path to Paradox's private directory. <SEE -p OVERRIDES>
PrivDir=D:\PRIVATE
;Path to your application startup script or form
StartUpFile=C:\PDOXWIN\CONNECT\START.SSL
;Full path and file name to your alternate IDAPI/ODAPI File <SEE -i OVERRIDES>
idapiFile=C:\IDAPI\IDAPI.CFG
;Full path and file name to your pdoxwork.ini file
pdoxWorkINI=
;Full path and file name to your pdoxwin.ini file
pdoxWinINI=C:\WINDOWS\PDOXWIN.INI
;Minimum allowable drive space on the Working directory drive
appSpace=500000
;Minimum allowable drive space on the Private directory drive
privSpace=500000
;Application loading message
LoadingMsg=Please Wait While the 'MyApp' Application is Loading
;================================================
;= KIKSTART.EXE Command line overrides: =
;================================================
; These command line paramaters override the
; configuration parameters in the INI file
;
; -l[Exe File Path and Name]
; Overrides ExefileName=
;
; -p[Path to Private Directpry]
; Overrides PrivDir=
;
; -i[INI File Path and Name]
; Makes KIKSTART.EXE use alternate INI file
;--------------------------------------------------