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- TCrossTAB,TCrossSQL,TCrossReport components - Release 2.3 for DELPHI2.0
- ShareWare.
- V2.3 for Delphi1.0 is also available. Please get 'crosstab.zip'.
-
- Introduction
- ------------
- . TCrossTab,TCrossSQL,TCrossReport is a native VCL Delphi component designed
- to display the results of a multi-dimension cross or categorization
- of data contained in a database.
-
- . The component, TCrossTab deals with a single database table.
-
- . The component TCrossSQL uses a user-defined SQL statement as its data
- "feed". The user must know how to issue a reasonable SQL in order to
- get reasonable results.
-
- . The component TCrossReport is the easiest way to generate a quick
- cross table report.
-
- . During run time, TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport permit the use of "drag and drop"
- to change the arrangement of "crossing fields" in order to see different
- views of the results.
-
- . Run time methods and events are provided for customizing crossing
- results, exporting the results, etc.
-
- . files included.
- CROSSREG.DCU -- binary file for registering component.
- CROSSREG.DCR -- icons for TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport
- CROSS.DCU -- binary file of TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport.
- CROSSRPT.DCU -- binary file of TCrossReport.
- EDITCF.DCU -- binary file of the property editor.
- EDITCF.DFM -- form file for the property editor.
- EDITCFS.DCU -- binary file of the property editor.
- EDITCFS.DFM -- form file for the property editor.
- order.txt -- order instructions for
- TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport.
- readme.txt -- this file.
- release.txt -- show the main feature for current release.
- cross.hlp -- text sensitive help file.
- demo.exe -- demo program.
- ectsales.db -- sample Paradox data table for demo program.
-
- . In order to run the demo program:
- copy the sample database 'ectsales.db' to the 'DBDEMOS' directory of your
- delphi environment.
- run demo.exe
- The source code of demo.exe are available on requested.
-
- Installation
- ------------
- . Copy the following files
- CROSSREG.DCU
- CROSSREG.DCR
- CROSS.DCU
- CROSSRPT.DCU
- EDITCF.DCU
- EDITCF.DFM
- EDITCFS.DCU
- EDITCFS.DFM
- to an appropriate target directory (usually, ..\delphi\lib).
-
- . From Delphi's menu, invoke INSTALL COMPONENTS and add the
- component, CROSSREG.DCU.
-
- . TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport components will appear on the
- Crosstab pallet.
-
-
- For more details of how to install components, please see DELPHI Menu.
-
- Registration
- ------------
-
- . The shareware version of TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport is a fully runable
- version and is not "crippled" in any way. After installation, the
- user can use these components freely. Two properties, Serial and
- Confirm, are provided for each component have to be set in order to make
- this component works at run time. If user would like to try this
- components at run time, please send a email to pathcorp@use.usit.net
- to get a FREE trial 'Serial and Comfirm' number set.
- For the FREE trial 'Serial and Confirm' number set, a prompt dialog will
- appear when the component is running. Just click the OK button and the
- component will function properly.
-
- . Once the user has fully evaluated this product and is satisfied with
- the functionality of the components, he/she should order a pair of
- "Serial and Confirm" numbers for each machine on which the components
- will be installed. After the user has set the Serial and Confirm
- properties to the values provided, the dialog will not be shown at
- run time.
-
- See order.txt for the price schedule and instructions on ordering
- Serial and Confirm numbers.
-
- License Agreement
- -----------------
-
- . The "Serial and Confirm" numbers may not be redistributed. All other
- software can be freely distributed.
-
- . Registered users are entitled to unlimited, royalty-free distribution of
- all .EXE programs developed with TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport.
-
- Upgrade Policy
- ---------------
-
- . The source code of 'TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport' is not currently ready
- for distribution. Once it becomes available, all registered users will
- be notified.
-
- . All future minor releases, including bug fixes, minor enhancement, etc.,
- will be free of charge to registered users.
-
- . All future major releases, which include major enhancement features,
- will be made available at a reduced fee to registered users.
-
-
- Disclaimer
- ----------
-
- Users of 'TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport' must accept this disclaimer of
- warranty:
- . 'TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport' is supplied as is.
- . The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
- which may result from the use of TCrossTab/TCrossSQL/TCrossReport."
- . The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including,
- without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for
- any purpose.
-
-
- Technical Support
- -----------------
- For any questions, bug reports, and enhancement requests please send E-Mail to
-
- E-Mail:pathcorp@use.usit.net
-
- or mail to:
-
- Path Corp.
- 1909 Breezy Ridge Trail
- Knoxville, TN 37922
-
-
- DELPHI is a trademark of Borland.
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