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- DEMO version of Vexe 1.0b
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- This group of files is a fully functional demonstration copy of
- --- VEXE for Windows 3.1 ---
-
- VEXE is a utility program for Windows developers which allows
- you to embed supporting files of various types INSIDE the application
- program file. This allows more effective copy protection, improved
- version control and data security without introducing any new programing
- chores. VEXE does not even need access to application source code!
-
- This DEMO version of VEXE is identical to the retail version
- and is not "crippled" in any way. the only difference between the
- copy included here and the retail copy is that the OUTPUT files produced
- by this DEMO version of VEXE will display a message box to the user
- each time they are executed informing them that the application has
- been prepared using VEXE. After responding to this message, the
- application will proceed to run normally. We feel this allows you
- full freedom to evaluate VEXE's effectiveness and compatability while
- "encouraging" you to purchase a retail copy for long-term use.
-
- Feel free to make as many copies of this DEMO version of VEXE
- as you care to and distribute them in any manner desired. Just be sure
- that ALL the files in this group are included.
-
- To install the demo, just copy the included files to any
- directory on your system and use Program manager's "File/New" menu
- selection to install the icon for the file VEXEDEMO.EXE in any of
- your desktop groups.
-
- System requirements for running VEXE are:
- - Windows 3.1 (or certain compatable system ...
- contact VCS for more information)
- - 1 mbyte of disk space
-
- Use the Help button on the VEXE main screen to view the
- full documentation.
-
- The retail version of VEXE can be purchased directly from VCS
- at the address (or phone numbers) below for $99 (plus $5 s&h).
-
-
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- ==============================================================================
- VEXE 1.0b Release Notes
- ==============================================================================
-
-
- NEW FILE TYPES SUPPORTED
- ------------------------
-
- The current release allows .HLP and runtime .LIC files to be
- embedded in addition to the DLL,VBX and EXE files supported in
- the 1.0a release.
-
- TOTAL EMBEDDED FILES INCREASED
- ------------------------------
-
- The total number of embedded files permitted in the VExe'd output
- file has been increased from 25 to 39. Please let us know if this
- is not adequate.
-
- NEW COMMAND LINE SWITCHES
- -------------------------
-
- The following command line switches have been added to the
- VEXE.EXE executable to allow automatic loading/saving of
- configuration files and automatic building of the VExed application.
-
-
- /Lfilename
- /Sfilename
- /G
- /Q
-
- See COMMAND LINE OPERATION in the help file for more information.
-
- SETUP WIZARD
- ------------
-
- If you use setup wizard to distribute your app you should make the
- following changes to a copy of your make file to force Setup Wizard
- to use your VExe'd output file instead of your applications EXE.
-
-
- 1) Create a copy of your applications .MAK file.
-
- 2) Change the exectuble specified in the "ExeName=" statement
- to the name of your VExe output file.
-
- 3) Place the VExe'd output file in the same directory as the
- .MAK file.
-
- 4) Aim Setup Wizard at the modified .MAK file.
-
-
- You should also consider downloading the latest copy of Setup Wizard
- from the MSL forum on CompuServe. The latest copy contains a number
- of bug fixes and also has a readme file which covers installing
- executables that must be split across multiple floppies.
-
- VEXE OUTPUT FILE NAMING
- -----------------------
-
- The VExe Ouput filename you specify MUST NOT be the same name as your
- primary executable. Do not rename your VExe output file to the same
- name as your primary executable after it is created.
-
- Your application is launched after the VExe'd output file is loaded
- and if the names are the same the VExe'd output file will be launched
- recursively causing your application to hang.
-
- MODULES ALREADY LOADED WHEN YOUR APP RUNS
- -----------------------------------------
-
- Version 1.0b of VExe does not protect your apps from modules that are
- already loaded with the same name/different version when your app is
- launched. This feature is still under test and is not enabled in the
- current release. See the following section for more info.
-
-
-
-
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-
- =======================================================================
- VEXE 1.1
- =======================================================================
-
- We will soon begin limited beta testing of the next version of VExe
- which will contain additional features not enabled in the first
- release. This version will address such issues as:
-
- - Allowing modules with the same name/different version to be loaded
- - Optional encryption of the VExe'd output file
- - Allowing any read only file to be embedded
-
-
- This release will be shipped to all VExe 1.0 customers free of
- charge as soon as it becomes available.
-
- If you would be interested in participating in the version 1.1 Beta
- program (and receiving a preliminary copy for evaluation) please send
- a request to our CompuServe address listed below. Please do not call our
- voice number for this.
-
-
-
-
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- ============================================================================
- FEEDBACK
- ============================================================================
-
- As this is our first release your comments and suggestions are very
- important and will aid us in making improvements to the product and
- shaping it in future releases. Please contact us at the Compuserve
- address indicated below with any comments you might have.
-
-
-
-
-
- Thank you
-
-
-
-
- Versatile Control Systems
- 2655 North Ocean Drive
- Singer,Island Fl. 33404
-
- (407) 881-9050 voice
- (407) 881-7345 fax
- 75144,3111 Compuserve
-