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FOR THE NEW BASIC PROGRAMMER
To make use of the ProWindows(tm) functions, you must first
create the proper libraries so that QB.EXE (or QBX.EXE) and
the BC.EXE command line compiler can access the functions.
First you are going to need a standard library. A standard
library is something like an archive file (this program is
distributed as an archive) and it contains all the code and
data needed to make each function work. Standard libraries
end with a ".LIB" file extension and are for the use of
LINK.EXE . These files are used only when creating stand-
alone programs (that do not require the QuickBASIC
environment), and when creating a "Quick Library".
A Quick Library has a ".QLB" file extension and is used only
by BASIC environment. You can think of a Quick Library has a
cross between a standard library (LIB) and a TSR type
program. QLB files are loaded into memory at the same time
BASIC is loaded and they are what gives you the instant
access to the ProWindows(tm) functions.
To create both types of libraries, we have included three (3)
batch (BAT) files that do it all for you.
MOUSE.BAT creates a library that supports mouse control of
the windows. NOMOUSE.BAT does everything the above does
except it does not support mouse control. SMALL.BAT make a
library that has window functions only (no mouse or event
support).
To load the QLB file into BASIC, enter:
QB /AH /L LITE (for QuickBASIC)
QBX /AH /EA /L LITE (for BASIC PDS 7)
One last thing. If you get a LINK error when you run any of
the batch files, make sure that you are using the latest
and correct version of the LINK.EXE program. We have
received plenty of calls from people who were trying to use
the QuickC linker and it plain doesn't work.
That's it! If you need help, the instruction manual just
about covers everything. If you still need a little nudge in
the right direction, contact our Product Support Service (See
SUPPORT.DOC). Our staff is so darned friendly that we make
June Cleaver look like Freddy Krueger.