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Reportit   Information
======================

1. DESCRIPTION
2. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
3. DISCLAIMER & AGREEMENT
4. THE ZIP FILES
5. INSTALLING Reportit COMPONENTS
6. INSTALLING THE KEYWORD HELP
7. REMOVING Reportit COMPONENTS
8. GENERAL


1. DESCRIPTION - Reportit Super Print Components for Delphi 1 & 2
=================================================================
Reportit consists of more than 100 A4 pages of code to enable you to generate
quality printed output with less than 5 lines of code !  Now you can print
Delphi reports and files direct from the screen with minimal programming
effort - support is included for printing most of the standard Delphi
components.

Features
--------
* Includes a powerful print preview program that can zoom and pan.
* Prints odd and even pages separately to allow both sides of paper printing.
* Select individual or groups of pages to print. Supports page selection
printing, e.g. print page 1,2,4,7-9
* Background and header can be changed by the programmer.
* Multi-lingual support to display button names, e.g. "totals" in German,
French, etc.
* Decimal separator selection, e.g. for countries that uses a comma.
* Reportit consists of 3 components, namely:
  1. TPrintGridReport - This component is used to print reports by making
     use of a TDBGrid link to either a TTable or a TQuery. Properties e.g.
     fonts and fields are read from the TDBGrid and the underlying TTable
     or TQuery. Programming is minimal and Totals and Subtotals on selected
     fields can be handled easily. Programming is usually less than 10
     lines of code and that includes Totals and/or Subtotals. Multiple
     page printing is automatic. Print styles are selectable via properties.
     Own styles can also be produced by varying lines, fonts, etc.

  2. TPrintFile - This component is used to print files and Memos. The
     following can be printed normal or compressed mode (up to 4 columns
     per page), multiple page printing is automatic: any ASCII file, HTML file
     (interpreted), TDBmemo field or TMemo field. Own styles can also be
     produced by varying lines, fonts, etc.

  3. TPrMemo - This component is used to print a TDBMemo or TMemo. Properties
     are read from TMemo or the TDBMemo and its underlying TTable or TQuery
     and used for printing. Normal and compressed printing (up to 4 columns
     per page) is possible.

Reportit  are fully functional print components for Delphi.  It enables you
to print reports and files with a minimum of programming.  Unlike other Delphi
demo shareware components,  there is no need for Delphi to run while your
program (with Reportit )is executing.  You must however have the Delphi
Paradox Engine installed if you are using database access.

This copy of  Reportit  displays a UNREGISTERED COPY OF Reportit message on
the screen when preparing a printout and prints a UNREGISTERED COPY OF Reportit
message on all printouts if not registered. If you register, you will receive
an activation code that disables the nag screen and nag message printed at
the bottom of each printout.

PLEASE NOTE: These components are used by Delphi programmers to develop
print applications which they sell to end users. The demo that is included
assumes that you have Delphi installed. It will not function on its own. They
use the DBDEMOS alias and data.


2. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
---------------------------

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to
register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the
software to an updated program with printed manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as
stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like
commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both
cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in
the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to
copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific
group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
disk vendor may copy their Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find
software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or
Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.
Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.


3. DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
-------------------------

Users of Reportit must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "Reportit is
supplied as is.  The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied,
including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of s
fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct
or consequential, which may result from the use of Reportit. If Print-It does
not satisfy your needs,  do not register it as we cannot refund your money.
We will try to accommodate reasonable request to change the software to
your needs but we cannot guarantee that or bind ourselves to make changes
within a certain period. " Reportit is a "shareware product" and is provided
at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends,
but please do not give it away when registered. The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop
new products.  If you find this product useful and find that you are using Reportit
and continue to use Reportit after a reasonable trial period, you must register it
with Calitz Bros. through Kagi software.  This registration fee will license one
copy for use on any one computer at any one time. The registration and the
activation code will  be valid for future minor upgrades, bug fixes and enhancements
to  Reportit Version 5.X.   When we have received your payment, we will e-mail,
fax or post your activation code to you. You must treat this software just like a book.
An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be
freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility
of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot
be read by two different persons at the same time. Programs developed by using the
Reportit components may be distributed without any additional royalties.

Commercial users of Reportit must register and pay for their copies of
Reportit within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.

Anyone distributing Reportit for any kind of remuneration must first contact
Calitz Bros. at the address below for authorisation. This authorisation will
be automatically granted to shareware distributors, and such distributors
may begin offering Reportit immediately (However Calitz Bros. must still be
advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of Reportit.).

Reportit has a nag screen which displays when Reportit is not registered. If
not registered then the not registered message will also print on all reports
and printouts. If registered the message on the reports will be replaced by
the user's own wording or nothing if required.

You are encouraged to pass a copy of Reportit along to your friends for
evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that
they can use it.

4. THE ZIP FILES
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Reportit consists of the following files:

1. REPCP_16.ZIP - The 16-bit components for Delphi 1.x
2. REPCP_32.ZIP - The 32-bit components for Delphi 2.x
3. REPHLP.ZIP   - The .HLP and .KWF files
4. REPEXEC.ZIP  - 16-bit Demo executable (alias DBDEMOS must be defined)
5. REPSRC.ZIP   - Source code of the demos
6. REGISTER.ZIP - Register and Activation programs.

These files must all be extracted into separate directories


5. INSTALLING Reportit COMPONENTS
--------------------------------
Before installing a newer version of ReportIt, first remove the older version.

5.1. Backup the component library file named COMPLIB.DCL in your \DELPHI\BIN
directory.  This will allow you to restore your component library if you
encounter any problems during the installation process.

5.2. Start DELPHI and select Options | Install Components from the menu.
Click on the Add button when the Install Components dialog is displayed.

     To install Reportit,

            Click on the Browse button and select the file Reportit.PAS
            in the directory where Reportit  was installed, usually
            C:\Rep\d16 (for Delphi 1.x) or C:\Rep\d32 (for
            Delphi 2.x) development.

5.3. Click on OK to return to the Install Components Dialog Box and click
on OK to accept the changes.  DELPHI will now install the new components.
A new page will be created on the component bar called  Reportit that contains
the new components.


6. INSTALLING THE KEYWORD HELP (To access from Delphi)
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6.1.    Execute the file  HELPINST.EXE  in the \DELPHI\HELP directory.

6.2.    Select  File | Open  from the menu.

6.3.    Open the file  DELPHI.HDX  in the  \DELPHI\BIN directory.

6.4.    Select  Keywords |Add  Keyword file from the menu.

6.5.    Select the file  Reportit.KWF  in the  \Rep\d16 directory
(for Delphi 1.x) or in the \Rep\d32 (for Delphi 2.x) development.

6.6.    Select  File | Save from the menu.


Note:  To access help from the demos - Copy the help file named Reportit.HLP
in the Reportit directory to your windows directory.


7. REMOVING Reportit COMPONENTS
------------------------------

7.1.  Start DELPHI and select Options | Install Components from the menu.
Click on the Reportit unit (to remove Reportit) and then on the Remove button.

7.2.  Click on OK to remove the components from the component bar.

IF YOU ARE USING DELPHI 1.x FOR 16 BIT DEVELOPMENT:
7.3.    Remove the directory C:\Rep\d16 or the directory where Reportit was
installed.

7.4.  Remove the icons and group from the Print Manager screen

(or)

IF YOU ARE USING DELPHI 2.x FOR 32 BIT DEVELOPMENT:
7.3.  Remove the directory C:\Rep\d32 or the directory where Reportit was s
installed.

7.4.  Remove the icons and group from the Print Manager screen

7.5.  Remove the complete directory C:\Rep to remove all trace of Reportit


8. GENERAL INFORMATION
----------------------

Reportit sells for $US50 and consists of more than 100 A4 pages of code
which enables you to generate quality printouts with less than 5 lines of code.
See the registration information on how to register.  We reserve the right to
change prices without notice.


We would appreciate any comment or suggestion to improve the Reportit
product further. New versions are coming out frequently with bug fixes
and enhancements. Please let us know if  there is any other requirement
that you may have.

Contact the author  at:

e-mail                          [e-mail]
Internet home page          http://home.global.co.za/~jmcalitz/homepage.htm  or
            http://ourworld.hompages/calitz
Fax                             [phone]

                          Copyright  Calitz Bros.