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Copyright: 1991 (Shareware)
ZipFile: WPWRIT10.ZIP
Version: 1.1
Cost: $15.00
Author: Steven Booth
N28W29868 Oakwood Grove Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
The Author can be reached at the Exec-Pc BBS (fastest way)
as "Steve Booth"
This Zip file should contain the following files:
1. WPWRITE.EXE - WordPerfect Merge File writer.
2. WPWRITE.DOC - This file.
3. REGISTER.FRM - Registration Form.
4. BLDSLASH.SC - Creates procedures used to run the WPWRITE
script. The important one is BldSlash.a.
5. WPWRITE.SC - Queries the User for the Table Name and
the File Name and then calls WPWRITE to
dump it.
DESC:
Simply stated, WPWRITE writes a Paradox (tm) table as a
WordPerfect (tm) Secondary Merge file. I looked around for a utility
which did this in the way I wanted it done, couldn't find it... so I
wrote it myself. In order to do this, I ended up purchasing the
Paradox Engine from Borland Intl and the Developer's Toolkit from
WordPerfect Corporation. This program should work for versions 3.01a
to 3.5 of Paradox and versions 4.2 to 5.1 of WordPerfect. Since the
WordPerfect Corporation changed their Merge File Format at version
5.1, there is a switch which can be specified on the command line if
you wish a Version 4.2 or 5.0 merge file to be generated. By
default, Version 5.1 will be created. Registration is inexpensive...
$15. I'm not trying to make a killing, just attempting to recoup
some of my expenses. Registered users will receive a version with no
annoying characteristics (begging screen and annoying delay will be
removed).
DISCLAIMER:
As usual, all of the normal disclaimers apply. This
software is protected by both United States copyright law
and international treaty provisions.
STEVEN BOOTH MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
STEVEN BOOTH MAKES DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR THE
USE OF THIS SOFTWARE BEYOND THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF
THIS SOFTWARE.
IN NO EVENT WILL STEVEN BOOTH BY LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY
ADDITIONAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS,
OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FOR THE
USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS
ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF STEVEN BOOTH HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
You may give copies of the orginal shareware "ZIP" file to as
people and/or businesses as you'd like. The REGISTERED version may
only be used by yourself or as part of a PARADOX application. If it
is used as part of a PARADOX application, there must be a disclaimer
placed into the documentation stating that the WPWRITE program is a
registered program and may not be distributed (sold or given away).
My Name and Address must also be included in the disclaimer. The
following is an example of a valid disclaimer:
DISCLAIMER:
The WPWRITE program is a registered program and may not be
distributed. For further information, please contact:
Steven Booth
N28W29868 Oakwood Grove Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
USE OF WPWRITE:
Running WPWRITE is easy:
WPWRITE table_name file_name {50}
where: table_name is the name of the PARADOX table to be
dumped. The table must be in the current
directory.
file_name is the name of the DOS file to be created.
By fully qualifying the file name, the
merge file can be placed in any location.
If the file exists, it will be OVERWRITTEN
with no warning. PARADOX and DOS both
provide easy methods for testing for the
existance of a file. If somebody REALLY
has a problem with this, I'll add a
command line switch for it.
{50} Use previous Version of WordPerfect.
OR just type:
WPWRITE
and WPWRITE will prompt you for the Table Name and Secondary
File Name.
WPWRITE can be executed from PARADOX by using the PAL "RUN"
command. Unfortunately the PARADOX Engine requires the user build
the binary using the "large" memory model so it is rather
substantial to call, however it can be done with no significant
problems other than the fact that PARADOX strips backslashes off the
filename. This is easily remedied by doubling the slashes. I've
included a function which can be called to do this as well as a PAL
Script which demonstrates its use.
To call WPWRITE directly from PARADOX:
1. Build the SLASH library by typing:
<Alt-F10> to run a script.
Choose Play to play the BLDSLASH script
Enter: BLDSLASH as the script to be run. This
needs to be done only once.
2. Run the WPWRITE script by typing:
<Alt-F10> to run a script.
Choose Play to play the WPWRITE script
Enter: WPWRITE as the script to be run.
CAVEATS:
1. WPWRITE MUST be in the same directory as the PARADOX
Database files.
2. This program was not designed to run on a Network
Version (what do you expect for $15?).
3. Not all fields in a PARADOX table are necessarily
filled in, when one of these fields are encountered,
WPWRITE simply writes a null field.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is easy. Send me $15 and your address. I'll send
you a disk containing the registered version in either 3½" or
5¼" format (your choice). The program on the disk may not be
further distributed except as stated in the previous
disclaimer. This version will display only the Copyright
Notice and the "Processing Record n of N" messages. A
registration form follows.
REGISTER.FRM - WPWRITE Registration Form.
To: Steve Booth
N28W29868 Oakwood Grove Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
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Product: WPWRITE
Version: 1.1
Price: $15.00
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How can I improve WPWRITE?
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