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RLIB 3.2
Useful Functions for the Clipper Application Programmer
By Richard Low
September 1, 1993
* * *
RLIB 3.2 is now shareware and is available at a reduced registration
price of $49.00. With your paid registration you get copies of RLIB
for Clipper 5.x and Summer '87 plus FULL SOURCE CODE to all of the
RLIB functions! See the section below entitled "What You Get" to
see a complete list of what is included with your paid registration.
This is not a demo package, it is a FULLY FUNCTIONAL shareware copy
of RLIB version 3.2 for CA-Clipper 5.2 that lets you evaluate RLIB
functions the best way possible; WITH YOUR OWN CODE!
Quick Start - Compile the Demo Program
======================================
There is a sample demo program included in this package that you can
compile and link with RLIB.LIB. The demo program is named DEMO.PRG
and it shows the use of all of the different RLIB 3.2 functions. To
make the executable program DEMO.EXE just run the MAKEDEMO.BAT batch
file to compile and link DEMO.EXE. You can also look through the
source code in DEMO.PRG to see exactly how RLIB 3.2 functions can
be used.
Contents
========
The RLIB 3.2 shareware package is distributed in a self-extracting
ZIP file named RLIB32.EXE. To self-extract this file you simply
"run" it; it is an executable program. The files will be extracted
into the directory from which you issue the RLIB32 command.
The contents of this self extracting ZIP file is as follows:
RLIB32.EXE - RLIB 3.2 Shareware Package
----------------------------------------------------------
READ.ME This file
RLIB.LIB RLIB 3.2 Library for CA-Clipper 5.2
DEMO.PRG Sample Demo Program Source Code
DEMO.DBF Sample Demo Program Database
DEMO.DBT Sample Demo Program Memo File
MAKEDEMO.BAT Batch file to make the Sample Demo Program
ORDER.DOC Order form
Documentation
=============
The documentation for RLIB 3.2 is available in both a Norton Guide
on-line database, and in an ASCII text file user manual. Two files
are available for download in the CLIPPER forum on CompuServe:
RLIBNG.EXE - RLIB Norton Guide Reference Database
RLIBUM.EXE - RLIB User Manual in ASCII text format
Both of these files are self-extracting ZIP files.
New Novell NetWare System Calls
===============================
Some new functions have been added to RLIB to handle some basic
network application needs. These functions are:
NWIpxLoaded() - Test if IPX is loaded on the requesting workstation
NWShellLoaded() - Test if the NetWare shell (NETx) is loaded
NWLoggedIn() - Test if the calling station is logged in to a server
NWConnectID() - Get workstation connection number
NWLoginId() - Get login id of user logged into the current station
NWFullName() - Get full name of user logged into the current station
NWLoginTime() - Get login time of the current connection
Documentation for these functions can be found in the on-line Norton
Guide database, available for download in the file RLIBNG.EXE.
Shareware
=========
This shareware version of RLIB provides you with a way to see just
how useful RLIB functions are by personally trying them out in your
own applications! The shareware version of RLIB is not limited in
any way and it contains all of the features of the registered version.
The only difference is that when you register, you get diskettes
containing versions of RLIB.LIB for all version of Clipper (S'87,
5.01, and 5.2) plus FULL SOURCE CODE - plus a lot more!
Full Source Code
================
When you register your copy of RLIB you will receive diskettes
containing full source code to the nearly 100 RLIB functions. Except
for the NetWare system calls, all of the RLIB functions are written
100% in Clipper. The source code for each RLIB function is included
in a separate source code file in both Clipper 5.x and Clipper Summer
'87 source code formats. The source code is extremely well formatted
and legible with extensive comments.
The source code is a great source of instruction for those of you
who may be starting off with Clipper or just want to see what Clipper
can do. These functions are the result of years of Clipper programming
experience, constantly exploring every Clipper feature.
The source code for each RLIB function is available in both CA-Clipper
5.x and Clipper Summer '87 versions. The functions for the 5.x version
have been updated and modified specifically to take advantage of the
new Clipper 5.x storage classes and code blocks to increase speed and
efficiency and reduce object code size.
Registration
============
If you decide to use RLIB functions in your applications, you are
required to register your own copy of RLIB 3.2. This is only fair,
after all, a lot of hard work went into creating RLIB. The registration
fee is only $49.00 (U.S. funds). When you register you will receive a
set of diskettes containing versions of RLIB.LIB for all versions of
Clipper and full source code to all of the RLIB functions. You also
receive unlimited free technical support via CompuServe Mail.
What You Get When You Register
==============================
When you register your copy of RLIB 3.2, we will mail you a set of
diskettes containing the following self-extracting ZIP files:
RLIB52.EXE RLIB Library for CA-Clipper 5.2
RLIB501.EXE RLIB Library for Clipper 5.01
RLIB87.EXE RLIB Library for Clipper S'87
RLIBDEMO.EXE Demonstration Program and Files
RLIBDOC.EXE Documentation ASCII Text File
RLIBNG.EXE Norton Guide Reference Database
RLIBMR.EXE Source code for Message Reader Program
SOURCE50.EXE RLIB 3.2 source code files for Clipper 5.x
SOURCE87.EXE RLIB 3.2 source code files for Clipper S'87
The contents of each of these self-extracting ZIP files:
--------------------------------------------------------
1. RLIB52.EXE - Library for CA-Clipper 5.2
RLIB.LIB RLIB Function Library for CA-Clipper 5.2
2. RLIB501.EXE - Library for Clipper 5.01
RLIB.LIB RLIB Function Library for Clipper 5.01
3. RLIB87.EXE - Library for Clipper Summer '87
RLIB.LIB RLIB Function Library for Clipper Summer '87
4. RLIBDEMO.EXE - RLIB 3.2 Demonstration Program and Files
DEMO.PRG The demo program source code, ready to compile
DEMO.DBF The demo program database
DEMO.DBT The demo program database memo file
MAKEDEMO.BAT Batch file to make DEMO.EXE
5. RLIBDOC.EXE - RLIB 3.2 Documentation ASCII Text Files
RLIB.DOC RLIB User Manual in ASCII text format
NOVCLIP.DOC NetWare system call documentation
6. RLIBNG.EXE - RLIB 3.2 Norton Guide Database
RLIB.NG RLIB 3.2 Norton Guide Reference Database
7. RLIBMR.EXE - RLIB 3.2 Demo Message Reader Program
MR.CFG Message Reader Configuration File
MR.HLP Message Reader Program Help File
MR.RHC RHELP source for Message Reader help system
MAKEMR.BAT Batch file to make Message Reader - MR.EXE
MAKEMR50.BAT Batch file to make MR.EXE in Clipper 5.x
SAMPLE.MSG Sample messages file for Message Reader
FORUMS.DBF Sample forums database for Message Reader
PROGNAME.ASM Assembly function to retrieve .EXE file path
PROGNAME.OBJ Assembled and linkable PROGNAME.ASM
*.PRG Message Reader source code files
8. SOURCE50.EXE - RLIB 3.2 Source code for Clipper 5.x
RLIB.MAK RLIB.LIB Make file
RLIB.RSP RLIB.LIB Turbo Librarian Response File
RHC.PRG RHELP Compiler source code - Clipper 5.x
RHDC.PRG RHELP De-Compiler source code - Clipper 5.x
MAKERLIB.BAT Batch file to make RLIB.LIB
MAKERHC.BAT Batch file to make RHC.EXE and RHDC.EXE
NOVCLIP.C NetWare system call C source code
NOVCLIP.OBJ NetWare system call C compiled object module
RL_*.PRG RLIB 3.2 for 5.x source code files
9. SOURCE87.EXE - RLIB 3.2 Source code for Clipper Summer '87
RLIB.MAK RLIB.LIB Make file
RLIB.RSP RLIB.LIB Turbo Librarian Response File
RHC.PRG RHELP Compiler source code - Summer '87
RHDC.PRG RHELP De-Compiler source code - Summer '87
MAKERLIB.BAT Batch file to make RLIB.LIB Function Library
MAKERHC.BAT Batch file to make RHC.EXE and RHDC.EXE
NOVCLIP.C NetWare system call C source code
NOVCLIP.OBJ NetWare system call C compiled object module
RL_*.PRG RLIB 3.2 for S'87 source code files
Obtaining RLIB
==============
To order your copy of RLIB, please provide the information requested
on the enclosed disk based Order Form. If you are paying by check
or money order please enclose payment with your order. All checks or
money orders must be made in U.S. dollars. For Visa and MasterCard
orders be sure to complete the section requesting your card number,
expiration date and signature.
You may order over the telephone by completing the order form and
calling the telephone number listed, or FAXing a copy to the FAX
number listed on the order form. You may also order on-line via
CompuServe Mail by sending the completed order form on disk
(ORDER.DOC) to CompuServe Mail account 72007,1063.
Telephone, FAX, and electronic mail orders will be accepted by credit
card only. C.O.D. orders will be accepted for domestic orders only.
Please add an additional $4 for C.O.D. orders.
Regular shipping is via U.S. First Class Mail. There is no charge
for shipping withing the continental United States and Canada.
International orders are sent by Air Mail. Overnight shipping is
by U.S. Express Mail and is available only in the U.S. and Canada.
See the order form for international and overnight shipping costs.
* * *
I want to personally thank you for taking the time to evaluate RLIB.
I think you will like what you see and will find RLIB functions useful
in your everyday application development. Enjoy!
Best regards,
Richard Low
RLIB Software
Post Office Box 3232
Durham, North Carolina 27715
Telephone: (919) 382-8114
Fax: (919) 382-3028
CompuServe: 72007,1063