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C2PAS Documentation
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C2PAS is Copyright (c) 1993 by Cactus Software Systems(CSS).
All rights reserved.
This program is provided "as-is". CSS makes no warranty of it's value.
Licensing details are in the file "license.doc".
C2PAS is distributed as "cheapware" ie you may try C2PAS before you
pay for the software. If you find C2PAS to be of value then you
MUST register the software or stop using it! This is NOT an everyday
use type program therefore the registration is "cheap". For a tiny
$5.00 you can become a registered user. This is a one time only fee.
If you so desire, CSS will send you a direct personal copy of the next
major revison if you send a total of $7.00 when you register.
PURPOSE
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C2PAS is a program that processes a 'C' source code ASCII file and
produces a source file that is close to being a valid source file
for Turbo Pascal.
Imbedded <TABS> will be replaced with 4 <SPACES>.
Due to the popularity of 'C' many excellent programs are out with
'C' source. Many folks prefer Turbo Pascal over 'C', this utility
is aimed at those folks and persons that must convert programs.
Using C2PAS can significantly reduce your personal effort in time
and typing to convert a 'C' source file to use under Turbo Pascal.
USAGE
-----
C2PAS accepts one file name on the command line. If you call it
without a filename you will be reminded that one is needed. If
the specified filename is NOT found C2PAS will exit and let you
know.
C2PAS expects to eat 'C' source files. They should be pure ASCII.
Other food will generate random results. The source file MUST be
acceptable to a 'C' compiler without errors or the results of C2PAS
will be random!
C2PAS uses about 80K of memory and has been tested with MS-DOS
4.01 (April 1989 or later) and DR-DOS 5.0/6.0.
LIMITATIONS
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C2PAS will NOT make a 100% conversion of 'C' source to TP source.
Subtle differences in 'C' and TP make 100% conversion literally
become a nightmare. CSS is attempting to implement a compromise of
% conversion and benefit to the program.
The "%" will increase with feedback and comments from users as well as
our use of the utility.
Please do NOT request additions to support unique items related to
specific compilers! C2PAS will address the basic 'C' language and
try to provide maximum conversion efficiency at that level.
DISTRIBUTION
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C2PAS is available thru the "BBS" system. Software "vendors" and
"distributors" may distribute C2PAS as long as the package is intact
and the fee is no more than $5.00.
The latest version can be found at one or more the following BBS's:
Crickett BBS (408)373-3773 1200-14400 bps V.32/V.42 bis
PYSMATIC BBS "Currently not operational" April 1993 maybe!!!
COMMENTS
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The display of the line being processed slows things a bit, but if you
have problems please copy the line displayed before rebooting your
computer and report the results to me. This will help in finding a
pattern for any problems.
Your suggestions and comments about C2PAS are welcome.
The registered version offers a fast option "/F" to allow full
blast file processing.
REGISTRATION
------------
To register C2PAS please send $5.00 in Check or Money Order to:
Cactus Software Systems
7353 E. Broadway #329
Tucson, AZ 85710-1408
AZ residents: $5.35.
Remember $2.00 more brings you a direct mail (1st Class) issue of the
next major revision. Please indicate what version you are registering.
NOTE: If you purchased a copy of C2PAS from anyone other than CSS
you did NOT pay the registration fee. You paid for media and
handling costs!