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VXCTLS.DLL version 1.0
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This is a VX-REXX object library which adds three new objects to your
VX-REXX 2.0/2.1 toolbar. These objects are based on the two DLLs
LISTBOX.DLL and CONTROLS.DLL written by Mark Benge and Matt Smith
and described in several OS/2 Developer articles. You need these two
DLLs to use the objects. (See below on how to get them.)
Disclaimer
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VXCTLS acts merely as a wrapper for the objects in LISTBOX.DLL and
CUSTOM.DLL and is provided on an "as is" basis with no warranties.
No claim is made against any copyrights by the authors of LISTBOX.DLL
and CONTROLS.DLL. If you wish to distribute VXCTLS.DLL with your
VX-REXX programs, you may do so, but you must also obtain permission
to distribute LISTBOX.DLL and/or CONTROLS.DLL.
How to get LISTBOX.DLL and CONTROLS.DLL
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LISTBOX.DLL is found in the file LSTBX4.ZIP. CUSTOM.DLL is found in
the file CTRLDES.ZIP. Both files contain the source and examples
for new OS/2 custom controls as described in several issues of OS/2
Developer, written by Mark Benge and Matt Smith. The files are
available in several places:
ftp://rexx.uwaterloo.ca/pub/os2/vxrexx/controls
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/os2/32bit/program
CompuServe: the OS2DF2 developer library
How to install this package
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Copy the files VXCTLS.DLL, LISTBOX.DLL and CUSTOM.DLL into your \VXREXX
directory or some other directory in the LIBPATH. If you are running
VX-REXX 2.1, you should also copy the VXCTLS.VXO file into your \VXREXX
directory.
Start VX-REXX. Under the options menu there is an item to load object
libraries. Simply load in VXCTLS. (You can also drag the VXCTLS.DLL
file from the Workplace Shell onto the VX-REXX 2.1 toolbar.)
What if I don't have LISTBOX.DLL or CUSTOM.DLL?
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VXCTLS.DLL will not complain if LISTBOX.DLL or CUSTOM.DLL are not found,
but instead the objects defined in VXCTLS.DLL will only partially work.
How to use VXCTLS
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The objects in VXCTLS can be used like normal objects once they've been
loaded onto the toolbar. The three new objects are:
HugeListBox -- An equivalent to the VX-REXX ListBox object that
supports an unlimited number of items. Supports
all the methods and properties of a normal ListBox.
Text3D -- An equivalent to the VX-REXX DescriptiveText object
that displays text on a 3D pushbutton-like background.
New property: "Raised", on the Style page.
Frame3D -- An equivalent to the VX-REXX GroupBox object, but unlike
the GroupBox, the Frame3D object is purely cosmetic.
The objects in VXCTLS.DLL may be expanded and improved in future releases,
but is not a Watcom product or supported by Watcom.
Enjoy!