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WI-08:  Windows Programming


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3558 "C" Programming for Windows          Small Programs Disk
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CDK-VB
   Langley, Brent K.
   $0
contains information about creating custom controls for VB with C++.

Three_d.dll (3D-DLL)
   Donahue, Ray
   $20-$50
is a DLL for making a Windows 3.0 dialog box appear to have a 3-dimensional
look. Boxes can be recessed, extruding, or shadowed. C source code and EXE files
for a demo program are included. Support is provided for EGA, VGA, and above.

Dib
   Reilly, Patrick
   $0
is a pair of functions for manipulating a DIB bitmap.

DOSWin
   is sample code to restrict puts()-printf() output to a window in Windows 3.
It also allows restricting some DOS programs output to a window.

FixDS 2.0
   Geary, Michael
   $0
is a C routine that eliminates need for EXPORTS and MakeProcInstance() in
Windows applications; prevents bugs caused by omitting EXPORTS or
MakeProcInstance(); and allows Windows applications to export functions that
will be called directly from a dynamic link library.

Journal
   Fogelin, Eric
   $0
is a dynamic Link library demonstrating Windows 2.0 Journal Hooks.

Mail-OM
   Oregon Professional Microsystems, Inc.
   $0
is the Microsoft C source code for a mailing list application for MS Windows.

NewSpy 1.0
   Feinleib, David A.
   $25
is an improved version of the Spy program that is included in the SDK.

QuickC for Windows Tools (QCTOOLS)
   English, Arthur
   $0
is an icon toolbar for use with QuickC for Windows. Functions include opening
and saving projects and files, finding next and previous compiler errors, edit
fuctions, and more. (Not on this disk. Ask for disk #8897.)

Regular Expression DLL (REGEXP)
   Windfall Software Systems
   $10
contains a dynamic link library compatible with Microsoft Windows. The library
performs regular expression searches and a number of supporting operations.

Status Bar Control 1.2.0 (STSBARC)
   Krikorian, Jean-Marc
   $0
is a DLL and associated files for displaying a Status Bar in Windows apps. A
sample app and all source code are included.

Windows C Editor 2.0 (WCE)
   DeCillis, Tom
   $35
is a programming shell. It features a logical toolbar and click SAA/CUA
compliant interface that lets you edit, run, and compile all the necessary parts
of a Windows application using the Microsoft Windows SDK.

WinClass (WINCLAS)
   Pittelkow, Michael
   $0
is a C++ class library for Windows 3.

WINET
   Booth, Duncan
   $0
is an execution profiler for Windows applications. C source code is included.

WinBegin 3.0 (WINBGN)
   Crayne, Susan
   $35
is a development tool for creating very simple C programs which run under
Windows 3.0. It is intended for the beginning programmer.

Winclip (WIN-CLP)
   Schulman, Andrew
   $0
contains source code showing how DOS programs can use INT 2Fh services
to access the Windows clipboard (in enhanced mode only).

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3558
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3790 Turbo Pascal for Windows          Small Programs Disk
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AfterDark SDK 1.01p (AFTRDRK)
   Sands, Richard R.
   $0
is a development kit for writing modules for the After Dark Screen Saver.

Ansioem
   Robert Digsby
   $0
displays the ANSI and OEM character set. It allows you to click on a
character to find out what it would be converted to if it were passed
through AnsiToOem or OemToAnsi. C Source code is included.

Beeper (BEEPR)
   $0
is TPW code that demonstrates the use of a timer call-back function rather than
the timer event message. It shows the use of export, MakeProcInstance, and more.

Bitmap Buttons (BITMBTN)
   Thomas, Daniel
   $0
is a pair of Button objects that lets you create bitmap buttons.

BitView
   $0
is TPW source for a bitmap viewer within an MDI framework. It supports 256
colors and compressed files.

Blaise
   Warren, Robert J.
   $0
is a screen saver module for TPW. It hooks into the screensaver of the
desktop portion of the control panel.

Bmhelp
   $0
contains code for displaying a bitmap from a resource file.

Bounce
   $0
is source for a bouncing ball graphics demo.

Center
   Thomas, Daniel
   $0
is a procedure which will center a Popup window in its parent's window.

ClrCmbo
   $0
is a TPW unit for a color selection combo box with colors, not names.

Clover
   $0
is source code for a graphics display.

Concentration (CONCEN)
   Rubenking, Neil J.
   $0
is the source and resource for a Concentration type game. Demonstrates
owner-draw buttons, modifying system menu, making window size exactly match
contents, etc.

Custom Control Library (CCONTRL)
   Vitabile, Anthony M.
   $0
is the source code for a custom control library for Resource Workshop. Included
is a Percent Completed custom control.

DYNST
   Campbell, Tom
   $0
is a TP unit for the creation and use of dynamically allocated string arrays on
the heap and handling all memory management transparently. The file DEMO.PAS
contains an interactive demonstration showing you the allocation, use, and
disposition of a dynamic string array.

EmptyDLG (EMPTYDL)
   Rubenking, Neil J.
   $0
is an application template that demonstrates using a dialog window as a main
window in a TPW program.

FileCopy.PAS 1.2
   Allard, Adam A.
   $0
is source for a fast file copy utility.

File Clerk Source (FCSRC)
   Peoples, David
   $0
is the source code for File Clerk, a file selector and application launcher.

File Dialog (FILEDLL)
   Gallo, Guy
   $0
is a DLL for a file dialog box that can be called from TPW or from Word for
Windows.

Fontlist (FONTLST)
   $0
is full source code and resource file for a font listing utility.

Font Manipulation Utility (FMU)
   Smith, Mark
   $0
is a dialog box that allows the user to try out different screen fonts.

Infowdw.PAS
   $0
is an example of a modeless window that can be used to display status
information about a program as it is running.

Janus
   Sawatzki, Peter
   $0
let you create dialogs as MDI child windows, create BorDlgs from standard
resource, standard dialogs from BorDlg resources, and support foreign language
BorButtons.

Lststr 1.0
   Rosenberger, Rob ASP
   $0
helps document string resources.

Message Box Utilities 1.0 (MBUTILS)
   Salesas, Robert
   $0
makes it easier to write small programs that require little output or input. It
is based around the Windows messagebox and provides routines to do MBWriteStr,
MBWriteBuf, MBWriteLn, MBClear and MBShowWindow. Source code included.

PaintBMP (PNT-BMP)
   is a unit that lets you create a pop-up window with caption and paint it
with a bitmap. Source code and test code are included.

Rattle 1.01
   Boyd, Craig
   $10
contains code for allocating and deallocating blocks of memory in a random
fashion.

Ribbon
   Thorpe, Danny
   $0
shows how to set up a non-MDI child window in an MDI window.

Time Watch Icon (TIMICON)
   Mackey, Jack C.
   $0
illustrates how to make an updateable icon.

TPWGray
   Overmyer, Doug
   $0
is TPW code showing how to create a dithered gray scale.

WinVer 1.0
   Kitsos, Costas
   $0
stamps Windows EXE's or DLL's with the required Windows version. TPW source code
is included.

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4052 Turbo Pascal for Windows #2          Small Programs Disk
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Bezier 1.0
   Overmyer, Doug
   $0
demonstrates how to approximate Bezier curves and produce a rubberbanding Bezier
tool for drawing on the screen.

Cdfile
   contains files that allow access to the CD-ROM Extension.

EDI Threads for Windows 1.0 (EDI-THD)
   Eschalon Development Inc.
   $95
is a complete multi-threading library for Windows. It lets you easily create
applications that use background printing, complex redrawing, repagination,
serial port polling, text searches and more.

Frame3
   Hess, Olaf
   $0
contains an OWL object to create dialogs that have the Borland chiselled
steel look without using BWCC. It also shows how to customize a COMMDLG
dialog using a hook function.

HelpBMP
   Smith, Matthew T.
   $0
is a text file with helpful hints for placing BMPs in WinHelp RTF/HLP files.

Mfloat.PAS
   Thornton, Chris & Rubenking, Neil
   $0
is a routine for forcing a window to stay on top of other windows on the Windows
3 desktop.

Modeless Dialog (MODIALG)
   Vitabile, Anthony M.
   $0
contains a unit for using modeless dialogs as MDI child windows. Also Source and
sample code are included.

Modem
   Borland International
   $0
contains an example that shows how to use MS-Windows communication API
functions. An executable program is included that will dial out and allows you
to configure baud rate. Full source code is provided.

NoteBox
   CGSoft
   $0
is a function similar to a messagebox except that it disappears after a
specified number of seconds if no user input is received.

OGLRef
   $0
is a reference for all objects and methods found within the WhiteWater Group's
ObjectGraphics TPW library. It is formatted for printing for a hardcopy
reference.

OWL Custom Controls (OWL-CC)
   Baker, Shawn Aubrey
   $0
contains a base custom control object, a base custom control button object, a
bitmap button object and a sample code.

Owner-Draw List Box (OWNERD)
   Perkins, Rex K.
   $0
contains example code of an Owner-Draw list box. It shows how they can be used
to display graphics as well as text.

Paper
   Smith, Ralph
   $0
is source code that shows how to load wallpaper and to adjust the palette.

RealIn
   Perkins, Rex K.
   $0
is a unit for calling a real mode interrupt from protected mode.

Realm
   Perkins, Rex K.
   $0
shows how to use the DPMI to access the first meg of physical memory in Windows
Real mode. Also included is an example that displays the base addresses of the
COM and LPT ports.

Screen Saver Switch (SSWITCH)
  Rochester, Peter Franchuk
  $0
is the commented source for a utility to disable/enable the Win31 screen
saver.

Splash
   Hanrahan, Scott
   $0
is a unit that adds a 2- or 16-color bitmap splashscreen to TPW programs. Source
and sample files are included.

Stoplite (STOPLIT)
   Boyd, Craig
   $0
demonstrates how to create an animated traffic light icon.

StrParse
   Cooper, John
   $0
is a TP unit for parsing strings into tokens for easier manipulation. It is an
adaptation of the C function StrTok.

ToolBox
   Radecki, David
   $0
is a unit that builds a toolbox similar to the one in the Resource Workshop
Dialog Editor.

TPW-MM
   Milton, Steve
   $0
contains several units for accessing the new functions and structures in
Microsoft's Multimedia Extensions.

TPWSpy
   Boyd, Craig
   $0
spies on all the windows that are currently open in your Windows session, and
displays a window containing all the information it can find out about those
windows. TPW source code is included.

VBSNdex
   Zuck, Jonathan
   $0
is an example for TPW programmers on how to create a string function in a DLL.
TP source code included.

WinPlay
   Gibson, Don Phillip
   $0
is a TPW unit for playing music in your programs similar to the Play command in
BASIC. Sample music is included.

WinPrint 1.0 (WINPRIN)
   Bayliss, Paul
   $0
is a unit to change and setup a windows printer and produce output.

WinRezU
   Daunt, Brendan
   $0
makes Turbo Vision resource files available to TPW programs. Any type of object
can be stored on stream and referenced using character strings.

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12024 Turbo Pascal for Windows #3          Small Programs Disk
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DDEConv
   Schmid, Klemens
   $0
implements a DDE conversation with any DDE client like Excel, WinWord, ProgMan
etc.

Dndlb
   Hayes, Ian
   $0
contains a unit for a Drag'n Drop listbox.

Ezdpmi
   Bucknall, Julian M.
   $0
is a unit that encapsulates all the common DPMI requirements for
protected mode and Windows programs. You can allocate/deallocate DOS
memory with pointers, call a real mode interrupt, map a protected mode
pointer onto real mode memory, and more.

Encrypt
   Keul, Manfred
   $0
encrypts a string using the same method as Windows' ScreenSaver.

Ezdpmi
   Bucknall, Julian M.
   $0
is a unit that encapsulates all the common DPMI requirements for
protected mode and Windows programs. You can allocate/deallocate DOS
memory with pointers, call a real mode interrupt, map a protected mode
pointer onto real mode memory, and more.

Heap Auditor 1.0 (HEAPAUD)
  Overmeyer, Doug
  $0
helps diagnose memory leaks from orphaned objects in the GDI local
segments. Source code is included.

MkFmx
   Cariotoglou, Mike
   $0
contains source code and a DLL for a utility to test the File manager
extensions.

MSortP
   Kokkonen, Kim
   $0
is a unit for sorting items in real or protected mode applications. It supports
TPW or BP7 for DOS real mode, DOS protected mode, or Windows targets. It takes
advantage of all extended memory in protected mode and performs a disk based
merge sort if it runs out of memory.

Percent Complete DLL (PCCLDLL)
   Vitabile, Anthony M.
   $0
is the source for a percent-complete custom control.

Playmid
   Cribbs, Derek
   $0
contains a unit with BP7 source to play MIDI files in WIN31. This is
similar to SndPlaySound but for MIDI files.

RunDlg
   Beck, Randolph
   $0
provides a dialog box where the modal loop is inside-out so that a program
can be interrupted while performing long tasks such as printing reports.

Scrgo#
   $0
shows how to instantly start the WIN31 screen saver and how to install a
wh_Mouse Windows hook.

Ssave.dll (SSAVETP)
   lets you access the screen saver password function.

StatDemo (STATDMO)
  $0
is source and sample code for a status bar.

Status (STAT-AC)
   Carney, Adam
   $0
is code for a modeless status box.

Strmsgs
   Nielsen, Ravi
   $0
displays a messagebox with both program-supplied and string resource text.

TI2000
   $0
is a routine for pausing your app while you execute another .

UGlbEdit (UGLBEDT)
   Taylor, Mike
   $0
is a TEdit variant that uses the global heap, allowing the full 32k to be
used.

WinDir (TPWINDR)
   Shaw, Donald E.
   $0
contains source code and an executable for producing a directory listing in
Windows. Directories can be sorted by name, extension, size, or time/date.

Xini
   Maischein, Max
   $0
source for accessing INI files.

12024 Custom Controls
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FrameOH
   Hess, Olaf
   $0
allows dialog boxes with the Borland chiselled steel look without having to
use BWCC. It also implements recessed/raised frames.

ItsyBit
   Boyd, Craig
   $0
lets you create windows with small horiztonal or vertical captions.

Mscrol
   $0
contains Pascal unit for implementing a micro scrollbar.

Ownrdr
   Snoddy, Todd T.
   $?
includes objects that allow you to use BWCC style bitmapped buttons in your
own programs without the BWCC. DLL.

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12356 Turbo Pascal for Windows #4          Small Programs Disk
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Alarm (ALRMTPW)
   XIAN Corporation
   $0
contains source code and an executable for a Windows alarm application. You can
set the date and time, and a message box pops up with any text you have entered.

APIDLL.PAS
   $0
shows how to launch windows and dialogs from inside a DLL without the
aid of OWL.

COMDLG7
   Aez, Juancarlos
   $0
contains several units for a BP7 object shell around the Common Dialog API.
Code is included to show how to use BWCC with common dialogs and how to add
your own controls to them. A WIN31 printer object is also included.

Dlghlp
   Ritchey, Pat and Denzlein, Michael
   $0
allows you to use the F1 key to call WINHELP. It uses a filter function
to get the F1 key in a dialog and sends a message to the dialog window
function.

F1Help
   Ritchey, Pat and Steketee, Scott
   $0
contains an example for implementing F1 help for both menus and dialog
boxes using a Windows hook procedure. Menu help allows the user to press
F1 while highlighting any menu item, and to receive context-sensitive
help on that item.

Modal Windows (MODAL)
   contains a unit implementing modal windows which can behave
completely like a dialog box but needs no dialog resources.

Msvid
   $0
contains an interface unit for Microsoft Video for Windows.

Openfi
   $0
contains source code and an executable that demonstrates how to use the
File Open common dialog as a main window. It also demonstrates common
dialog hook procedures, alternate templates, and adding an icon to a
minimized dialog.

Patchmb
   Hess, Olaf
   $0
is a small program and DLL that show how to patch calls to functions in
Windows-DLLs.

Player (PLAYER)
   Calvert, Charles
   $0
contains source code demonstrating how to use the multimedia extensions
to Windows. The code uses the MCI interface to play MIDI, WAV, and
CD-ROM. A batch file is included to compile an executable and three
DLLs. The DLLs contain the multimedia functionality and the executable
represents an object oriented interface.

SSaveWin (SSAVWIN)
   Keul, Manfred
   $0
demonstrates how to write password protected Screen Savers for Windows
3.1 using Borland Pascal. Screen Savers can be installed via control
panel. It uses password-protection that is compatible with Microsoft's
algorithm. Full source code, including some simple animation examples is
provided.

Stadll
   Plett, Bradley
   $0
contains a DLL which displays a % complete status box. It also allows
the user to cancel a task. The status box is done using a modeless
dialog box.

VMODE$13.PAS
   Hess, Olaf
   $0
is source code for changing to a different video mode under Windows
using two undocumented functions.

PPFont
   Poellinger, Paul F.
   $10
is a DLL providing higher-level language access to NEWLOGFONT and
NEWTEXTMETRIC (logical and physical) information about available fonts
via EnumFontFamilies.

On Screen Keyboard (SJLKBD.PAS)
   Leonard, Steve
   $0
is source code that draws an on screen keyboard that lets you type with
the mouse, then send the text to another application that is waiting for
text. It will not work unless you come directly from the other app.,
where you were positioned in an input dialog box.

WinPCX
   Rafn, Mark D.
   $0
contains source code and an executable for a PCX file decoder.

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12170 General Windows Programming          Small Programs Disk
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BoilerPlate 1.0 (BOILER)
   Baldwin, Dave
   $0
gets you started on a new OWL program by generating the appropriate
boilerplate code. You start by using Resource Workshop or WRT to design
your primary resources (menu, accelerator, cursor, etc.). BoilerPlate
then uses the resource file (and additional information you supply) to
generate code for your application.

CTL3D.PAS (CTL3D-P)
   Hamer-Moss, Steve
   $0
contains a BP7 interface unit for Microsoft's CTL3D.DLL. It allows BP7
apps to use Microsoft-style 3D dialogs (as in Access, Excel 4.0, etc.)
under Windows 3.0 and 3.1.

Helper (HLPRWIN)
   Brown, L.E. Jr
   $10
contains a WinWord document template that simplifies the creation of Windows
Help files. It allows you to easily edit, compile, test or modify your help
files, run your favorite screen capture utility, and manage your project files
from within the WinWord environment.

PBCWin 1.0
   Hanlin, Thomas III
   $20
is a general purpose DLL for Windows programming. It is oriented toward VB but
can be used with any language that supports DLLs. There are 79 routines,
including bit manipulation, array initialization, PEEK, POKE, and SWAP routines,
checksums and CRCs, equipment testing, string info, and more.

RTF Magic (RTFMAG)
   BKMA
   $20
contains a WFW macro that allows the rapid conversion of documents into
Windows Help files. You use the outline feature of WinWord to organize
the information and RTF MAGIC creates a matching table of contents in
your help file. You do not have to build all the jumps, because browse
sequences and buttons are automatically added.

Wsheap
   TurboPower Software
   $0
is a tool for analyzing dangling heap space and resources in Windows
applications.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #12170
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ASMClock
   $0
   #3461
is assembler code (and executable) whose purpose is to show that MASM 6.0
can be used to write Windows programs. The assembler code was translated
from a sample C program in Petzold's Windows book. Requires SDK 3.0.


Atree
   Thomas, Monroe M.
   $0
   #3463
is a complete programmers interface and an interpreter for non-programmers
to experiment with Adaptive Logic Networks. Requires Windows 3.


BasicBasic 1.3
   Davidsaver, Mark
   $15
   #4204
lets you compile BASIC programs for DOS or Windows. Not all "standard" BASIC
commands are supported. This is a very easy way to develop small programs
without regard for which environment they will run under. Several sample files
are included for compiling, and ASCII source code is accepted.


CDB for Windows
   Daytris Information Systems
   $149
   #3319
is a database toolkit for Windows programmers. A complete C-API is included
with over 40 predefined database function calls. CDB is based on both the
network and relational data models and uses an ISAM methodology for key file
management. Other features include file locking, and the ability for multiple
applications to access the same database concurrently. 480K of disk space is
required.


ClickBar 1.0
   WynApse SoftWare
   $36
   #4835
is a DLL that provides Windows software developers a robust 3D button
interface. It allows you to produce commercial quality menubars, with
144 3-dimensional buttons to choose from. Other features include
seamless integration with Borland's Resource Workshop, example source
code, and more.


DIB
   Smith, Ralph
   $0
   #4029
contains three example TPW programs illustrating the use of device independent
bitmaps. One program is for 16-colors, and two are for 256-colors. Source code
is included.


EDI Install Pro 2.0
   Eschalon Development Inc.
   $100
   #20216/4400
is an installation utility for Windows. Features included dithered and/or bit
mapped background, user selectable components, PM group creation, INI file
modification and creation, version checking, full file compression with
pack/unpack utilities, multiple disk support, and custom DLL support that allows
you to expand the capabilities of EDI Install Pro to handle almost any possible
installation requirements.


InWin 4.0
   Softline, Inc.
   $100-$300
   #20216/12317
is a global installer for applications and files running under Windows
3.x or DOS applications/files installing into the Windows environment.
Features include error checking and informational dialog boxes, custom
headers/footers/title/program name, and point and click end-user help.

You can utilize any DOS self-extracting executable compression routine.
A "gas gauge" indicator shows the current percentage of the install.
Support is provided for up to a 10-disk installation. An ASCII file
editor (such as Notepad) is required to create the script files.


Modified Setup1
   Johnson, L.J.
   $0
   #20216/4463
adds new features to the PTK Setup program. It provides options to do a Full
Installation or Update Files, and allows users to install in either a new
program group or an existing group.


SVInstal 1.41
   Soft Ventures
   $40
   #20216/4377
installs program and data files from a distribution floppy to a hard
drive. It creates directories and copies files to them, builds a Windows
program group and loads icons, and presents a README.TXT file in a
pop-up window.


WinSetup 1.0
   Money Smith Systems, Inc. ASP
   $54-$104
   #20216/12064
is a compact (26K) program for installing applications in Windows. This is
designed for shareware authors/vendors and supports multiple disk sets,
self-extracting archives, Program Manager installation, documentation viewing,
and prior post-install commands.


The INTL Package
   Fahller, Bjrn ASP
   $55
   #4449
contains a DLL that adds international support to your applications. Also
included are an INI file with international phrases and names of weekdays and
months, a demonstration program, a Windows help file, source code, and more.


JORF
   The JORF Company ASP
   $85
   #7825/4585 [2 disks]
is an object-oriented programming language for DOS and Windows that
allows easy creation of data entry/database programs. It includes
a DOS/Windows interpreter, editor, source level debugger, context-sensitive
help, and sample programs. Support is provided for arrays, pointers,
variable length records, multiple indexes, and network access to files.


Programmer's File Editor 0.04.008 [PFE004] 08-93 CD
   Phillips, Alan
   $0
   #20228
is a programmer-oriented text editor for WIN31, Windows for Workgroups
3.1 and Windows/NT. Because its file capacity is limited only by the
amount of available memory, it can handle very large files.

Other features include the ability to run DOS commands, user-
configurable key mapping, full font support, application launching, DDE
support, and much more. The variety of features available make this
package a powerful integrated development environment for any Windows
programmer. Available on 3.5" 1.44MB MegaDisk and CD only.


Quasar SQL for Windows
   Stellar Industries
   $198-$298
   #3942
makes it easy for programmers to create relational database applications for
Windows. It takes full advantage of Windows' pull down menus, dialog boxes,
icons, and on-line help. It features a clear error-handling and reporting
interface, and a complete transaction management facility.

It provides a full-featured relational database engine, a multiple document
editor, implementation of the American Standard SQL specification, and advanced
indexing capabilities. This program gives developers a choice of front-end
development environments, including C, C++, Visual Basic, Pascal, and more.
Sample files are included. A hard disk or high density floppy is required.


CreateHelp! 2.01
   Barnes, Nic
   $40
   #12333
is an authoring tool for creating Windows help files using WinWord 2.0x.
Features include automatic context identification, search and link jumps
and pop-ups, auto keyword addition, default font for titles and
definitions, the ability to insert referenced hypergraphics, and full
control of compilation options from within WinWord.

Other features include point and click macro building, outline building
from a list file, summary reporting, auto page building, secondary
window support, context numbering, and full editing of the HPJ file from
within CreateHelp. The manual also includes a section explaining how to
write help files for first-timers.


Quick and Dirty Help
   Allen, Phil
   $20
   #27776/4142
lets you use any ASCII editor to produce RTF files for the creation of
Windows 3.0 Help Files. With QDHelp, you can easily create help files
with links, popups, bitmaps, search keys, and browse sequences. Support
is included for topic macro links, colored text, and automatic
generation of HPLJ files. The MS Help Compiler is required. (Also see
WI-01: #3477, Xantippe, which can create RTF files very easily.)


Visual Help 1.0f 08-93 CD
   WinWare
   $49
   #27776/12328
makes it easy to create Windows Help files without having to know any of
the technical in's and out's. All you have to do is type in (or
cut-and-paste) text and push a few buttons. You can run your help file
in VH before compiling it to save time.

This is a boon for programmers, but non-programmers can also use it to
create hypertext documents for Windows. It is a stand-alone environment
which does not require WinWord.

This version has some significant bugs and limitations which the author
is working feverishly to overcome. (We may have an update by the time
you read this.) But this is potentially the best Help file creator we
have seen. VBRUN200 is included on this disk. Help Compiler 3.1 is
required.


WinHelp+ 3.0c
   Stedy Software & Systems
   $26
   #27776
ties together tools used in creating help files. It has a pushbutton
interface for calling up editors for RTF and BMP and other necessary
input files, QDHelp (above), and the Help Compiler itself. (Available on
3.5" 1.44MB MegaDisk ONLY!)


RTFGen 2.0
   Baldwin, Dave
   $0
   #12357
converts plain ASCII files into Rich Text Format for use with the Windows Help
Compiler. This is much easier than learning Word, or its equivalent.


WinEdit
   Wilson WindowWare ASP
   $60
   #3277
is a programmer's editor designed for creating and maintaining program source
code. Being a Windows App, it lets you load files as large as all the free
memory available to Windows - up to 16meg. Being an ASCII file editor makes it
useful in preparing files for Windows based desktop publishing programs.

Features include unlimited number of document windows, word wrap, the ability
to run compilers (or other tools) from within WinEdit with automatic capture
of error messages to a window, search and replace, access to SDK and C 6.0
help, and fast operation. It updates itself to cope with multiple instances
and quitting Windows sessions, and lets you view Next/Previous Error of
compiler output.


Tools:W
   Gryzich, Kent
   $295-$495
   #1940
allows fast development of Microsoft Windows applications using the
Windows SDK. It adds dialog box input validation, multi-user database
interface, graphical display of database records, report writing, help,
start-up, DDE and more. (The author can no longer be reached at the
address provided in the documentation.)


TPWmisc
   Willer, Steve
   $0
   #4462
contains source code and executables for several useful utilities. Included are
applications for monitoring free resources, memory, and disk space. Others
include a FRAMES unit that draws various types of 3-D boxes, and a TWindow
descendant that couples Borland's look with the NDW percentage bar.


vxBase 2.15
   Comsoft Inc.
   $50
   #7614/3946 [3 disks]
contains a DLL and sample files for creating dBASE compatible applications.
Features include up to eight active browse windows, large indexing buffer, memo
functions, multi-user options, and much more.

Also included is DataWorks. It is an xBase power user's tool to be used
by developers building applications with VXBASE for Visual Basic.


WinDialog [DIALOG] 08-93 CD
   Cordts, Soenke
   $45
   #12415
is a simple way for programmers to create dialog boxes. These dialogs
can be implemented into programs using the Application Program Interface
that is included, or C source code can be generated. Features include
animation, animated buttons, sound for buttons, and more.


Windows Developer 1.53 [WINDEV] 08-93 CD
   Helios Software Solutions ASP
   25 Pounds
   #12052
is an integrated program development environment. It can aid programmers in
editing, compiling, linking, and testing projects using multiple edit windows.
Other features include multi-vendor compiler support, tools to compare files,
hypertext links, context sensitive help, a built-in file manager, and more.


Windows Developer for NT 1.52
   Helios Software Solutions ASP
   25 pounds
   #12253
is an integrated program development environment. It can aid programmers
in editing, compiling, linking, and testing projects using multiple edit
windows.

Other features include multi-vendor compiler support, tools to compare
files, hypertext links, context sensitive help, a built-in file manager,
and more. Requires Windows NT, and a 386 PC running the Oct. 1992+ Beta
Win32 Software Development Kit.


Windows Enhanced Dialog Library
   Smedley, Mike
   $60
   #3787
is an extensive DLL designed to make dialog box data entry much easier for both
the programmer and the user. Features include formatted data entry, field
validation, automatic updating of variables, numeric data entry, overtype mode,
context-sensitive help, and much more. A demo executable is included.

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