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THE C WINDOW LIBRARY
(c) Copyright P. A. McKenzie 1990, 1991, 1992
All Rights Reserved
Version 2.0f
Author: P.A. McKenzie
CitySoft Software
100-3 Alcott Place
Bronx, N.Y. 10475
Compuserve : [72537,17]
Bix : "pmckenzie"
CitySoft Software BBS : (212) 671 - 4379
CitySoft Software Voice : (212) 379 - 6777
The C Window Library Copyright 1990,1991,1992 P. A. Mckenzie.
All Rights Reserved.
PC-DOS, PC, PC XT, PC AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of IBM
Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft C, and Quick C are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Turbo C and other mentioned Borland products are trademarks of Borland
International Inc.
Power C is a trademark of Mix Software.
Zortech C++ is a trademark of Zortech Limited.
Hercules is a trademark of the Hercules Corporation.
1-2-3 is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
DESQview is a trademark of Quarterdeck Office Systems.
All others that have gone unmentioned are copyrights of their respective
companies.
INTRODUCTION TO THE C WINDOW LIBRARY
Welcome to The C Window Library! The C Window Library is an add-on C library
that will add powerful text windows, virtual window, menu, mouse support,
and other miscellaneous video goodies to your C programs. Included in the
shareware package is a full 300+ page manual with descriptions of all
functions and examples of every aspect of The C Window Library. Currently
the library supports the following compilers:
Microsoft C Ver 5.1 and above
Quick C Ver. 2.0 and above
Turbo C Ver. 2.0 and above, Turbo C++ Ver 1.0 and above, Borland C++.
Power C Ver. 2.1 and above
Zortech C++ Ver. 2.1 and above
The C Window Library is written in 90% C, with the other 10% in assembly
language.
The goal of The C Window Library is to get the library up to par with the
other expensive C libraries around, without draining your wallet. If you have
used other shareware window libraries, you will be in for a pleasant surprise
with The C Window Library. The features available with The C Window Library
are very extensive, without locking you into rigid restrictions that other
window libraries would give you.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
When you register your version of The C Window Library, you will receive the
following:
a) free update to the next major revision of The C Window Library.
b) full source code to the window library and all memory models.
Read the ORDER.FRM file for more information on the Data Forms and Mouse
add-on 'C' libraries that work in conjunction to The C Window Library.
To register The C Window Library, as well as ordering The Data Forms and
Mouse Libraries, you should print the file ORDER.FRM. Do this by issuing
the command on the DOS command line:
TYPE ORDER.FRM > PRN
This file contains the order form as well as additional information on the
Data Forms and Mouse libraries.
Since there are slight changes in the source code due to bug fixes, minor
enhancements, etc., customers who have paid the $50 registration fee will
receive updated source code no more than four times per calendar year.
However, any major revision done to The C Window Library will entitle
registered users to the source code immediately.
Remember that the shareware version of The C Window Library IS NOT CRIPPLED.
You can create real applications right away with the shareware version, and
you get the full documentation. Therefore I am trusting you (the user) to
send in the registration fee (see below for a description of shareware and
what the responsibilities of the user of shareware products are). I am sure
that you want to reward fellow programmers on what they have developed.
If you want to develop data entry forms with The C Window Library, it is wise
to get The C Data Forms Library. This library is a set of routines that
allow you to set up data entry forms that have many capabilities. See the
offer above for availability.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support is provided for registered as well as non-registered users
of The C Window Library. Since The C Window Library is currently a shareware
product, technical support will be provided for persons who are in the
evaluation stages of the product. However, for any questions concerning
internals of The C Window Library where the source code must be present to
such persons asking technical assistance, only registered users will get
technical support.
You can get technical support in four ways:
1) E-Mail to Compuserve [72537,17]
2) E-Mail on BIX (Byte Information Exchange) to "pmckenzie"
3) E-Mail to the CitySoft Software bulletin board. The phone number is
(212) 671 - 4379.
4) by mail
Responses to questions on BIX or CompuServe will be done on a daily basis.
If responding by Compuserve, or BIX, leave your name, registration number
if necessary, compiler and version, version of The C Window Library, and
Compuserve or BIX number. If responding by mail, please leave name,
registration number if necessary, compiler and version, the version of The C
Window Library, and a phone number where you can be reached during the times
of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
You can also log into the CitySoft Software BBS at (212) 671 - 4379. You will
have immediate access to the newest shareware version of the library. If
you register your shareware version, you will be given access to download the
registered version of the library. You should log on using the following
parameters:
a) 1200 or 2400 baud
b) 8 data bits
c) 1 stop bits
d) no parity
Header Files and Library Files
------------------------------
The following library files are provided in the shareware version:
MSWINM.LIB -- Medium memory model version for Microsoft C 5.1 and above,
and Quick C Version 1.0 and above.
PCWINM.MIX -- Medium memory model version for Power C Version 2.0 and
above.
TCWINM.LIB -- Medium memory model version for Turbo C Version 1.5 and
above or Turbo C++ Version 1.0 and above.
ZCWINM.LIB -- Medium memory model version for Zortech C++ Version 2.0 and
above.
The following libraries are needed to implement the mouse in The C Window
Library:
MSMOUSEM.LIB -- Medium memory model for Microsoft C 5.1
and above, and Quick C Version 1.0 and above.
PCMOUSEM.MIX -- Medium memory model version for Power C Version 2.0 and
above.
TCMOUSEM.LIB -- Medium memory model version for Turbo C Version 1.5 and
above or Turbo C++ Version 1.0 and above.
ZCMOUSEM.LIB -- Medium memory model version for Zortech C++ Version 2.0 and
above.
The mouse libraries defined above are subsets of The C Mouse Library. To
order the full version of The C Mouse Library, read the ORDER.FRM file.
The header files included are the following:
BSTRING.H
CURSOR.H
EFFECTS.H
KEY.H
KEYCODES.H
MENU.H
MISC.H
PROTO.H
USCORE.H
VIDSYS.H
WERROR.H
WINDOW.H
WSTRUCT.H
CWLMOUSE.H
*** Exclusive *** *** Exclusive ***
Now included in the shareware version of The C Window Library is a
shareware version of The C Data Forms Library. The shareware
version of Data Forms includes everything in the full version except
for the following:
a) mouse support
b) Push button, radio, checkbox, toggle, subform, and list fields.
c) Help builder.
d) only medium memory model included.
The names of the libraries are as follows:
TCFORMM.LIB - Turbo/Borland C version of Data Forms.
ZCFORMM.LIB - Zortech C++ version of Data Forms.
PCFORRM.MIX - Power C version of Data Forms.
MSFORMM.LIB - Microsoft version of Data Forms.
FORM.DOC - Documentation to The C Data Forms Library.
The shareware version includes complete documentation to all features of
the registered version of The C Data Forms Library.
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 can continue using the software, full source code to the C
Window Library, and free upgrades.
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.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of The C Window Library must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"The C Window Library is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the
use of The C Window Library."
The C Window Library is a "shareware program" 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 altered or as part of another system. 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 program useful and find
that you are using The C Window Library and continue to use The C Window
Library after a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment
of $50 to CitySoft Software. The $50 registration fee will license one copy
for use on any one computer at any one time. 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.
Commercial users of The C Window Library must register and pay for their
copies of The C Window Library within 30 days of first use or their license is
withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting CitySoft
Software.
Anyone distributing The C Window Library for any kind of remuneration must
first contact CitySoft Software at the address above for authorization. This
authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the
(ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such
distributors may begin offering The C Window Library immediately (However
CitySoft Software must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept
up-to-date with the latest version of The C Window Library.).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of The C Window Library along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they
find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the
latest version of the The C Window Library system.
There are no royalties on any commercial or non-commercial application that
you develop. However, CitySoft Software strictly prohibits you from creating
an application that is similar in design to The C Window Library i.e. another
window library.