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SCHOONER
An Introduction
Version 2.50
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER!
See Shareware Concepts below
and
be sure to run DEMO250.bat and DEMOTEXT.bat
for a look at Schooner Version 2.50 GUI.
(NOTE: Please be sure to run the INSTALL program to properly
install the Schooner Demonstration programs. If, when running
the demos, you get an "Out of Environment Space" message from
DOS, be sure to increase the environment space parameter for
COMMAND.COM. See your DOS documentation for details.
On very fast computers, such as Pentium based systems, the mouse
may respond too fast and generate multiple mouse events for each
mouse click. If so, be sure to select the proper computer type
during your installation.)
Schooner is a complete application development system that allows
you to build powerful text and grapical user interface programs at
a fraction of the cost and effort of other systems.
Schooner is in use around the world with registered users through
out the United States, Canada and at least 10 other countries on
five continents. Registered users include researchers, engineers,
business people, hobbiests and others.
News announcements, descriptions, catalog entries and ratings
about Schooner have been published by such distinguished
publications as Data Based Advisor, Reference Clipper, Public
Brand Software, ASP ASPects, Ziff-Davis online systems, Public
Software Library and even some overseas publications.
Virtually all registered users report they are very satisfied with
Schooner and they report that they are especially happy with the
free, unlimited post registration technical support they have
received. With worldwide electronic mail, 24 hour voice messaging,
Fax and postal mail support, you are assured of receiving answers
to your questions in as timely a manner as possible. In addition,
our toll-free 800 number makes it easy to order Schooner by credit
card and we cover all sales tax and shipping charges!
Schooner is a powerful, full featured database programming
language in the style of Dbase III Plus(r) and Clipper(r) Summer
87.
While programmed much the same way as these two "standards",
Schooner provides a much easier and faster development
environment as well as a "function" based language (as opposed to
a command based language).
In addition, Schooner has a complete set of graphic and Mouse
functions which allow you to custom build full graphical user
interface applications complete with image display, text display
(in multiple fonts), buttons, icons, wall papers, 3-D effects,
full color control and more. Of course, you can create text based
applications too, and switch between GUI and text screens at will.
Schooner uses the industry standard Dbase(r) file format (and
even the Clipper(r) extensions to that format) and the
development environment contains a powerful text editor with all
of the standard text editing features in addition to those
features required to pre-compile and run your programs.
Schooner can open and reference 9 databases at once, create
and display graphics, print reports (custom or from templates
created in the report writer (available with your registration -
see below) ) and provide complete, professional, stand-alone
computer applications at a fraction of the cost and time required
by other systems.
Not only is the Schooner development environment provided, but
the unlimited and royalty-free Schooner runtime module is
provided with your registration. This allows you to develop
applications and then release as many copies of that application
as desired. Simply distribute the runtime program with your pre-
compiled .RUN modules and your application is complete.
SHAREWARE CONCEPT
This version of Schooner is distributed under the shareware plan.
If you use Schooner it is requested that you register your copy.
Shareware allows you, the user, the opportunity to preview and
test Schooner to see if it meets your needs.
We have tried hard to put together a quality product and we
believe it to be competitive with the corresponding high priced,
big company products.
As a registration bonus, we will provide the complete set of
Schooner Version 2.50 GUI development tools to all those who
register this shareware version. This includes:
The Distribution Runtime System: This allows you to release your
Schooner developed software royalty free. Your software runs only
the code you write. No Schooner logos, tags or credits are
displayed or required.
The .RUN Compiler System: For developers who have a favorite
editor, the compiler allows you to edit your code with your
favorite editor and then compile your .RUN modules from the DOS
command line. The compiler also allows you to optimize your .RUN
modules by allowing you the option to remove blank lines and
comments from the code.
The Report Writer: Develop powerful report templates without code.
These templates can then generate screen or printed reports as
well as labels (in popular label formats) with just one line of
code.
Image Processing Utilities: Powerful utilities to convert,
display, crop, scale, etc. Convert images between PCX, BMP, CUT,
EPS, GIF, IFF, IMG, LBM, PIC, PIX, RAW, TIF, and VMG
Wall Papers and Icons: A variety of professional GUI wall papers
and icons to get you started in GUI development.
To see a preview of the power behind Schooner Version 2.50 GUI,
run DEMO250.BAT (requires VGA display and mouse with mouse driver
installed). This is just a sample of what you can do with Version
2.50 GUI.
So register your copy today and get Schooner Version 2.50 GUI,
the runtime distribution system, the compiler, the report writer,
the image processing utilities, the wall papers and icons, and
unlimited support.
ALL FOR ONLY $39.95!!
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CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY
You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public
(software) Library by calling 800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 or by
FAX to 713-524-6398 or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also
mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX
77235-5705.
THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY.
Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order,
refunds, registration options, product details, technical support,
volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc, must be
directed to the user support contacts shown below.
To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the
day of your order and we will ship the product directly to you.
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You may also register your copy by sending the following:
$39.95 in U.S. funds to:
Jonathan Cook
7034 N. Cedar Ave. #108
Fresno, CA 93720
Please include the following information (overseas users adjust
the address format as necessary):
Name:
Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Version:
What is your profession?
Where did you find Schooner?
Comments regarding Schooner?
The last questions will help us to improve Schooner as well as get
a feel for who uses Schooner and the best distribution channels.
USER SUPPORT
We encourage you to write with your questions and comments.
You can write us at the above U.S.A address or at our CompuServe
address:
72672,2502
You can voice message/fax your questions and comments 24 hours,
7 days a week to:
(209) 299-4958
Please leave a day and evening phone number if we need to return
your call. Please leave a FAX or CompuServe/INTERNET Email number
if possible. Please send your FAX manually by pressing your FAX
start button at the end of the voice message.
SCHOONER 2.50 RELEASE NOTES
The following modifications to version 1.00 have been continued
through this release:
TONE(): The Tone()function was inadvertently left out of Version
1.00. This has been corrected.
UDF(): The documentation for the UDF() function has been updated
to reflect that the UDF() function does not return a value when
assigned to an "MV" variable. You should pass data back through
public "MV" variables. UDF() will return values when used in
nested lines of code.
E000: The E000 Clipper memory option is now documented and can be
used to help resolve memory conflicts with DOS 5.00 and 6.00.
MLCOUNT() and MEMOLINE(): The documentation for these functions
has been modified to show that string variables and not files are
used within the function.
EXIT: The Exit option of the DO WHILE - ENDDO construct has been
modified to properly handle exits from nested IF-ENDIF constructs.
This caused rare subscript out of range errors.
The following modifications to version 2.00 have been included in
this release:
Programming techniques for the MEMEOEDIT() function have been
modified. Please see the SETMEMO(), MEMALLKEYS and MEMOEDIT()
on-line documentation.
The COUNT() function is now properly documented as RCOUNT().
The MSLEFTBTN() and MSRIGHTBTN() documentation has been corrected
to properly document the return values of these functions.
The IMGRESTORE() documentation regarding the segment size
parameter has been updated.
The NETERR() function was inadvertently left out of the runtime
module. This has been corrected.
The SETCOLOR() function documentation has been modified.
As mentioned above, modifications and improvements have been made
to the developer, the .RUN compiler, the run time distribution
system and the report writer. These are fully documented in the
General.doc documentation.
Association of Shareware Professionals
Jonathan Cook is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-
related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not
provide technical support for members' products. Please write to
the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536."
Please read the General Documentation found on the README menu.
This will introduce you to the programming techniques of Schooner.