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SCHOONER
An Introduction
Version 1.10
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER!
See Shareware Concepts below
and
be sure to run DEMO200.BAT
for a look at Schooner Version 2.00 GUI.
Your Bonus when you register!!
Schooner is a powerful, full featured database programming language
in the style of Dbase III Plus(r) and Clipper(r) Summer 87.
While programmed much the same way as these two "standards", Schooner
provides a much easier and faster development environment as well as
a "function" based language (as opposed to a command based language).
In addition, Schooner has a complete set of graphics functions which
allow you to custom build virtually any graphic screen desired. The
graphics functions also allow you to display text and even accept
user input.
Schooner uses the industry standard Dbase(r) file format (and even
the Clipper(r) extensions to that format) and the development
environment contains a powerful text editor with all of the standard
text editing features in addition to those features required to pre-
compile and run your programs.
Schooner can open and reference 9 databases at once, create and
display graphics, print reports (custom or from templates created in
the report writer) and provide complete, professional, stand-alone
computer applications at a fraction of the cost and time required by
other systems.
Not only is the Schooner development environment provided, but the
unlimited and royalty-free Schooner runtime module is included. This
allows you to develop applications and then release as many copies of
that application as desired. Simply distribute the SCHOONRT.EXE and
SCHOONRT.OVL runtime modules with your pre-compiled .RUN modules and
your application is complete.
SHAREWARE CONCEPT
This version of Schooner is distributed under the shareware plan. If
you use Schooner it is requested that you register your copy.
Shareware allows you, the user, the opportunity to preview and test
Schooner to see if it meets your needs.
We have tried hard to put together a quality product and we believe
it to be competitive with the corresponding high priced, big company
products.
As a bonus, we will provide Schooner Version 2.00 GUI free of charge
to all those who register this version. To see a preview of Version
2.00 GUI, run DEMO200.BAT (requires VGA display and mouse with mouse
driver installed). This is just a sample of what you can do with
Version 2.00 GUI.
Schooner Version 2.00 GUI contains a complete set of graphics imaging
functions. Add full-color images to your applications. Display them
along with text and data. Full mouse support is included. Build a
professional Graphical User Interface (GUI) for your applications.
All of this for only $39.95.!
As a SPECIAL BONUS, we will include a separate diskette containing a
variety of image processing utilities. These stand-alone utilities
will help you convert image formats, scale and crop your images and
much more. This disk is free with your paid registration.
So register your copy today and get Schooner Version 2.00 AND the
imaging utilities free!!
Please register your copy by sending the following:
$39.95 in U.S. funds to:
Jonathan Cook
7034 N. Cedar Ave. #108
Fresno, CA 93720
For registrations in the United Kingdom and Europe, please remit to
our authorized agents for Europe, the following:
24.95 Pounds Sterling to:
Hillfoots Data Services
Mains House
Tillicoultry
Clackmannanshire
FK13 6PQ
UK
Please note: The Sterling price is liable to change due to currency
fluctuations. Please contact Hillfoots Data Services on:
+44 (259) 750954
to confirm the latest price.
Please include the following information (overseas users adjust the
address format as necessary):
Name:
Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Version:
What is your profession?
Where did you find Schooner?
Comments regarding Schooner?
The last questions will help us to improve Schooner as well as get a
feel for who uses Schooner and the best distribution channels.
USER SUPPORT
We encourage you to write with your questions and comments.
You can write us at the above U.S.A address or at our CompuServe
address:
72672,2502
You can voice message/fax your questions and comments 24 hours,
7 days a week to:
(209) 299-4958
In order to keep costs to a minimum and provide free technical
support we will respond to all phone calls through postal mail, fax,
CompuServe Email or Internet Email. To leave a fax, press your fax
manual start key at the completion of the phone message.
SCHOONER 1.10 RELEASE NOTES
The following modifications to version 1.00 have been included in
this release:
TONE(): The Tone() function was inadvertently left out of Version
1.00. This has been corrected.
UDF(): The documentation for the UDF() function has been updated to
reflect that the UDF() function does not return a value when assigned
to an "MV" variable. You should pass data back through public "MV"
variables. UDF() will return values when used in nested lines of
code.
E000: The E000 Clipper memory option is now documented and can be
used to help resolve memory conflicts with DOS 5.00 and 6.00.
MLCOUNT() and MEMOLINE(): The documentation for these functions has
been modified to show that string variables and not files are used
within the function.
EXIT: The Exit option of the DO WHILE - ENDDO construct has been
modified to properly handle exits from nested IF - ENDIF constructs.
This caused rare subscript out of range errors.
Association of Shareware Professionals
Jonathan Cook is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-
related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly,
ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a
dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical
support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at
545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or
send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536."
Please read the General Documentation found on the README menu. This
will introduce you to the programming techniques of Schooner.