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C2PAS Documentation
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C2PAS is (c) Copyright 1990 by L. B. Neal. All rights reserved.
This program is provided "as-is". I make no warrenty of it's value.
C2PAS is distributed as "cheapware" ie you may try C2PAS before you
pay for the software. If you find C2PAS to be of value then you
MUST register the software or stop using it! This is NOT a everyday
use type program therefore the registration is "cheap". For a tiny
$5.00 you can become a registered user. This is a one time only fee.
If you so desire, I will send you a direct personal copy of the next
major revison if you send a total of $7.00 when you register.
PURPOSE
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C2PAS is a program that processes a 'C' source code ASCII file and
produces a source file that is very close to being a valid source
file for Turbo Pascal.
Imbedded <TABS> will be relaced with 4 <SPACES>.
Due to the popularity of 'C' many excellent programs are out with
'C' source. Many folks (myself included) prefer Turbo Pascal over
'C', this utility is aimed at those folks.
Using C2PAS can significantly reduce your personal effort in time
and typing to convert a 'C' source file to use under Turbo Pascal.
USAGE
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C2PAS accepts one file name on the command line. If you call it
without a filename you will be reminded that one is needed. If
the specified filename is NOT found C2PAS will exit and let you
know.
C2PAS expects to eat 'C' source files. They should be pure ASCII.
Other food will generate random results. The source file MUST be
acceptable to your compiler without errors or the results of C2PAS
will be random!
C2PAS uses about 100K of memory and has been tested with MS-DOS
4.01 (April 1989 or later).
LIMITATIONS
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C2PAS will NOT make a 100% conversion of 'C' source to TP source.
Subtle differences in 'C' and TP make 100% conversion literally
become a nightmare. I have attempted to implement a compromise of
% conversion and benefit to the program.
The "%" will increase with feedback and comments from users as well as
my personal use of the utility.
Please do NOT request additions to support unique items related to
specific compilers! C2PAS will address the basic 'C' language and
try to provide maximum conversion efficiency at that level.
DISTRIBUTION
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C2PAS is available thru the "BBS" system. Software "vendors" and
"distributors" may distribute C2PAS as long as the package is intact
and the fee is no more than $5.00.
The latest version can be found at one or more the following BBS's:
PYSMATIC (408)-992-0372 Sunnyvale, CA
THE COMM CENTER (408)-737-7245 Sunnyvale, CA
13th Key (408)-226-3768 San Jose, CA
THE CODE ROOM (408)-297-1765 San Jose, CA
VIPER BBS (408)-452-1931 San Jose, CA
PROGRAMMERS INN (408)-967-3484 MtView, CA
COMMENTS
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The display of the line being processed slows things a bit, but if you
have problems please copy the line displayed before rebooting your
computer. This will help me in finding a pattern for any problems.
Your suggestions and comments about C2PAS are welcome.
REGISTRATION
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If you would like to register C2PAS please send $5.00 in Check or
Money Order to:
L.B. Neal
370 Altair Way #103
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Remember $2.00 more brings you a direct mail (1st Class) issue of the
next major revision. Please indicate what version you are registering.
NOTE: If you purchased a copy of C2PAS from anyone other than L.B. Neal
you did NOT pay the registration fee. You paid for media and
handling costs!