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Dated - Aug. 9, 1988
Several libraries have been released under the shareware concept.
To give this library more exposure to the user community, it has been
decided that the release verion 2.0 for Summer '87 Clipper will also
be released this way. This is a full working version. Not a demo. This
is the library that is shipped when an order is received. The decision
to do this was made for several reasons, none of which will I go into at
this time.
For those of you who are not current license holders, please, if you like
and/or use this package, register your copy. A registration form can be
found in the REGISTER.DOC file.
Enuff said
Jim Holley
Dated - Mar 14, 1988
Version 2.0 is now ready! The old demo programs have been provided as
well as a few others. Please use these as a reference in using the
Windows For Clipper functions.
Enjoy!
Dated - Mar 7, 1988
Beta testing was extended due to several new function additions to the
library. Expected Shipping date for Windows For Clipper Ver. 2.0
(Summer '87 edition) is scheduled no later than March 14th. Again, sorry
for the delay.
Dated - Feb 2, 1988
Please be patient. The update to Summer '87 is in beta test and will be
ready soon. I think you will be pleased with the extra time taken on this
release. It will support new functions, and function improvements that will
affect the operational speed and versatility of the package. You will be
notified of the update, or receive your update free depending on purchase
date as soon as it is ready.
Dated - July 27, 1987
A new file has been included with package. This file demonstrates
adding a record in a database using the Windows For Clipper
package and Clipper itself. This file has several things that
you may find useful such as a function that will present a message
and request a reponse through use of a window and others. Please
print the source code before compiling, linking and running the
program. I think you will find it interesting.
The file name is WN_ADD.PRG
Dated - July 20, 1987
The WDEMO.EXE file is no longer include with the Windows For Clipper
Package due to lack of disk space. The source file is still included.
If you would like to compile and link the demo to create an executable
version, Please execute the following link commands after compiling the
WDEMO.PRG file.
FOR PLINK86 --- PLINK86 FI wdemo, cursor LIB clipper, memo, clipwind verbose
FOR MS/PC -DOS LINK.EXE --- LINK wdemo cursor,,,CLIPPER MEMO CLIPWIND
This will create the executable version of the demo program.
A new file has been included with the package. This file demonstrates
a visual sequential search within a window. Please refer to the
WN_SEARC.PRG file to examine the source. Compile, link and watch
the results. This and many more techniques can be used with the Windows
For Clipper routines. If you have any examples or ideas, please send
them to me. I will be happy to pass them along.
FUTURE UPDATES
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Dated - June 29, 1987
For previous users (the lucky ones), updates/upgrades have been
provided free of charge. This policy has now been changed. In
the future, all newly registered user will receive one free
update/upgrade. After that, all update/upgrades will cost $10.00.
All previously registered users will also be charged for any
updates/upgrades after this release (Ver. 1.21).
Please be understanding about this. The cost of providing an
update/upgrade one time is about all I can handle. Some of you
have received 2 or more.
Anyone discovering a bug in any of the modules will receive
a free update with the fixes in place.
All registered users will be notified by mail of any update/upgrades
available in the future.
Thankyou For Your Support. (famous quote from Barttles & James)
FILE LIST
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The files included on this disk make up the Windows For Clipper package
Please check to see that all files are included.
List of files for Windows for Clipper.
CLIPWIND.LIB ................. The Windows for Clipper Library
CLIPWIND.DOC ................. Documentation for Windows For Clipper
CLWIND.BAT ................... Batch file to replace CL.BAT
CLDWIND.BAT .................. Batch file to replace CLD.BAT
PL2.BAT ...................... Example of linking under batch file control
WDEMO.PRG .................... Demo of Windows for Clipper
CUSTOMER.DBF ................. Database used in window demo program
CUSTOMER.DBT ................. Memo file associated with above database
WINDEXT.PRG .................. Declares all window functions for linking
with applications that do not make explicit
calls to the window functions. Please read this
file for more info.
WN_SEARC.PRG ................. Example file for visual sequential search.
WN_ADD.PRG ................... Example file for Windowed add.
WNDEMO87.PRG ................. The source code for the new demo program.
WINDREF.DOC .................. This file contains a Quick Reference to the
functions available in Windows For Clipper.
REGISTER.DOC ................. This file contains a form for ordering the
Windows For Clipper Library. Pass it around,
PLEASE!
READ.ME ...................... This file
If any one of these files are missing, please contact me immediately. I
will arrange for a replacement for any of these files.
Windows For Clipper Demo Notes.
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Changes have been made to the demo program. You may be interested in
seeing these new changes. The demo now shows how easy it is to interact
with Clipper. A new section was added to the end of the demo to demonstrate
using Windows For Clipper with the MEMOEDIT function, and standard @ row, col
commands provided with the compiler. Run the demo and watch what it does.
Then look at the source code and see how easy it was to accomplish. The
results are rather dramatic considering the small amount of code it took to
implement.
BUGS AND IMPROVEMENTS
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If you discover any bugs or have any suggestions to improve the Windows
For Clipper Package, please let me know. You may get in touch with me
in the following ways:
The Source ------- ID BDH385
At home ------- Ph. # (404) 564 - 3647 after 6 on week days.
------- Address - 1346 Woodington Cir.
Lawrenceville, GA 30245
You may leave me Email on The Source, call me, or write me at the above
address. I am very dedicated to this system and any problems will be
promptly addressed. Also, any improvements will be seriously considered
for inclusion in the library. Naturally, I can't include every whim of
every programmer (I really wish I could), but those that are of merit
will be included.
FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED
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A new file has been included (WINDEXT.PRG). A simple file that declares
all window functions as external. This is handy in those applications that
do not make explicit calls to the window functions. Very usefull if your
application makes calls to the window functions via macros. Please examine
this file for more info and an interesting idea.
New key support added to the WN_DBF() function. The documentation has been
changed to reflect the new support.
Further enhancements to the WN_DBF() function have been implemented. Improved
scrolling and limited parameter expression evaluation has been included.
Please refer to the CLIPWIND.DOC file, WN_DBF() reference for a detailed
explanation.
Reference section on the SWTE_REC() function is now more thorough in
describing this function. In past releases it was sparse at best.
Please review this section for further details.
END OF FILE
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Thankyou
Jim Holley