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-= Thank you for looking at the TCOOP library! =-
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TCOOP 1.00 is a group of Turbo C++ Classes that you can use in the C++
programs you write. It uses the concept of the Software IC to produce
C++ Class modules that can be easily linked into your programs and provide
a host of different functions. The Object-Oriented capabilites of C++
make it ideal for the development of programming libraries that can be
easily applied and extended. TCOOP provides a good starting point
for the development of a C++ Class Library. The Classes provide a wide
range of functionality, but are NOT highly interdependant like some OOP
systems. This allows you to use just a few, or all of the Classes as
you choose, without needlessly wasting precious memory.
This Shareware version of TCOOP includes documentation, header files,
test examples, and a large model library (TCOOP.LIB) suitable for use
in your Turbo C++ or Borland C++ programs. Project files for the test
programs are included for Borland C++. The Shareware version does not
contain the program source. Users are urged to register their software
and will receive the full program source to the Classes, just by filling
out and mailing in the registration form included in this package.
If they request it, registered users also receive a free user account
for the author's 24hr BBS support system for a period of one year.
New versions will always be available by file request at Aion, FidoNet
node address 1:133/503.
* * * * *
TCOOP Version 1.00 Advanced includes the following C++ Classes. Source
(CPP), header (HPP), and documentation (DOC) files are included for each.
Classes marked with (*) are available ONLY in the Advanced version of
TCOOPS. All of the classes are outlined in the document CLASS.DOC.
String, Node, List, Item, *Tree,
Graphic, Icon, Point, Rect, Mouse,
*Event, *KeyBrd, Sound, Play, Effect,
*DeskTop, Window, Menu, MenuBar, Control.
Test examples are included, and are grouped by the general category of
the classes being used. All test programs begin with the name "TEST".
Some of them are: TESTSTR, TESTITEM, TESTGRAF, TESTPLAY, TESTICON and
TESTWIND.
* * * * *
What is different about this library? These classes are not like groups of
ordinary subroutines, they can be extended. New classes may be derived from
these to produce types of objects. With the program source you can change
any class to suit your needs. You can't do that with a bunch of subroutines!
My hope is that you will find this collection of C++ classes useful and
enlightening to use, and that they will help you to get a better idea of
the power of object oriented programming. OOP is one of the most exciting
things that has come along in a while, and is very likely here to stay.
I have made every attempt to keep the cost of this effort low. In keeping
with the concept of the Software IC, I would hope that individual class
modules would seldom cost more that a buck or two a piece. Particularly
complex classes might go higher, but that should be an exception. A group
of working software classes becomes similar to a hardware "chipset", and
provides a set of complex interrelated functions. In this case you are
getting more than just the functionality of a chip for your buck, you're
getting the entire IC factory! What a deal! Make all the Software IC
you can use!
If you would like to support this effort and the future development of
this software, please register your program. Your comments are welcome
and appreciated. For more information contact:
Electronic Aion
Mail: FidoNet 1:133/503
Modem: (404) 640-9670
Standard James Clark
Mail: c/o Aion
P.O. Box 769111
Roswell, Ga. 30076
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READ.ME Copyright (c) 1991 by James S. Clark