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** Browse Control version 3.0 **
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Please read the following information BEFORE using the control!
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The Browse Control is designed to be used with Visual Basic 2.0 or later,
and it requires VXBASE.DLL. VXBASE is a shareware product available on most
Buletin Boards having a VB section.
Contents:
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1. Requirements
2. Installation
3. Changes and additions from version 2.0
4. Accessing ON-LINE help
5. Registration information
1. Requirements
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MS DOS version 3.31 or above
MS Windows version 3.1 or above
Visual Basic 2.0 or above
vxBase version 2.11 or above
0.5 MB free hard disk space for full installation, with demo
0.2 MB for only the control and the help file
2. Installation
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The following files should be in the compressed file:
README.1ST - this file
BRW.VBX - the control
VXBINTFC.DLL - vxBase interface DLL
BROWSE.HLP - on-line Windows help file
BRW_INC.TXT - text file with the Browse global constants
VXBASE.BAS - VB ASCII file with all the required vxBase definitions
Sample files:
BROWSE1.ZIP - compressed example files
Copy the BRW.VBX into your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, copy the VXBINTFC.DLL
in the same directory as the VXBASE.DLL (normally in \WINDOWS\SYSTEM).
Copy the BROWSE.HLP file either in the \VB or in the \WINDOWS directory.
You can now delete from the sample directory: BRW.VBX, VXBINTFC.DLL and
BROWSE.HLP.
Make a directory for the example files somewhere on your hard disk, then
copy the BROWSE1.ZIP there and unzip it.
It is recommendable that the BRW_INC.TXT and VXBASE.BAS be copied into the
\VB directory, so that you can easily incorporate them in any project.
The control does not make any changes to your DOS and WINDOWS system files.
3. Changes and additions from version 2.0
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There are quite a lot of changes, please revise the on-line help for
a detailed description of the ones summarized bellow:
- field editing in the browse
- on-line design time help, lots of examples
- ability to 'freeze' columns to the left
- new properties and events
- improved speed
The control is fully compatible with version 2.0. You need to change the
VXBINTFC.DLL with the one provided, otherwise it will crash.
4. Accessing ON-LINE help
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On-line help is now provided for design time, the name of the help file is
BROWSE.HLP, and it should be available on the search path of WinHelp, in
order to access it (for example in the \VB or \WINDOWS directory).
To access help about the browse control while in VB in design mode:
- click on the control to mark it then press F1
- click on any custom property in the Property List, then press F1
- click on any event in the Events List (in the code window), then press F1
However, because many of the most important properties are only available
at run-time, it is recommended that you install the browse help in the VB
window (for example) in the Program Manager, and then read through the
Description section and the examples there.
To install it select from the Program Manager File/New, then select
Program Item, type in a description and define the command line as:
WinHelp c:\vb\browse.hlp (or the right path to the help file).
5. Registration information
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This control is a fully functional demo version of the Browse control,
the only limitation is that databases used with this version are limited
to 300 records. If you like the software and register it, you will receive the
production control, and also technical support by phone or CompuServe.
To register send a $20 (US) check or money order to:
Delta Soft Inc.
12 Danton Ct
Ajax Ontario
Canada
L1S 3G1
Do not forget to include your name, address and the version you are
currently using. We'll ship you the latest version.
You are free to distribute this demo version of the control as you like,
provided that no fees (except for the diskette on which resides eventually)
are charged.
You are free to distribute the run-time version of the control with your
applications as you like, you are not allowed to distribute the design-time
control.
This software is provided on an 'as is' basis, you are free to use it as
you need. Delta Soft Inc. is not responisble for any losses or damages
(direct or indirect) in any way.