Visual Basic Source Code/Visual Basic Source Code.iso/vbsource/basupd/catalog.txt

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                            Thomas G. Hanlin III
                         3544 E. Southern Ave. #104
                               Mesa, AZ 85204


This catalog lists files that are included on my registered disk set, which is
available through December 31, 1995. Until then, these items are available on
three 1.44M disks for a total of $11.95 postpaid. After December 31, 1995, all
mail will be returned, and there will be no further sales or service.

Foreign orders must be by international money order, traveler's check, cash,
or otherwise payable directly through a U.S. bank.


2MON: Utilities for dual-monitor systems.

   Utilities include a clock TSR which runs on the mono display, a utility to
   clear the mono display, and a TSR which remaps the PrintScreen key--
   instead of going to the printer, it copies the color display to the mono
   display. Includes source code.


AABAS: Affordable Alternative BASIC Library.

   This is a good library for people curious about the workings of their
   computer, learning how to use libraries, or interested in writing their own
   assembly language routines for QuickBasic. It is a collection of scores of
   simple BIOS and DOS-related routines written in assembly language. AABAS is
   not as fancy as my other BASIC libraries, but it's quite useful in its own
   right and a great learning tool. Includes source code (MASM 6.0).


ASMWIZ: The Assembly Wizard's Library.

   This is a library of over 175 routines for assembly language. The library
   will work with A86, MASM, OPTASM, and TASM. Only tiny model (.COM format)
   is supported. Routines include text displays (machine-level, BIOS, and
   DOS), graphics (Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA), number base conversions, long
   integer math, file matching and command-line parsing, pseudo-random number
   generation, countdowns and delays, buffered file support with critical
   error handling, environment scanning, ASCIIZ string functions, keyboard
   support, mouse support, sound generation, control over Break, loading of
   BSAVE-format files, and more. Includes source code (MASM 6.0).


BASUPD: BASIC Update Library.

   This library provides routines for QuickBasic 4.x which mimic new functions
   and commands provided by other Microsoft BASIC compilers, such as PDS 7.x
   and Visual Basic for DOS. These include disk routines and a powerful
   selection of time and date functions. Includes source code (MASM 6.0).


BASWIZ: The BASIC Wizard's Library.

   This is a library for Microsoft BASIC compilers: QuickBasic, PDS, and
   VB/DOS. It contains an equation solver; far string support (even for
   QuickBasic!); powerful file handling, with buffering, critical error
   handling, and sharing support; telecommunications for COM1-COM4; memory
   management and pointers; a powerful virtual windowing system; a high-res
   timer and delay system (accurate to milliseconds); more!

   Extensive graphics support is built in. It handles all standard modes: MDA,
   Hercules (no TSR needed), CGA, EGA, VGA, SuperVGA (Tseng 4000 and VESA),
   Epson-compatible dot matrix printers, and HP-compatible laser printers.
   Printer graphics output can be previewed on the display. Special
   non-standard VGA modes are included, providing up to 360x480 graphics in
   256 colors on ordinary VGAs. Fonts, polygons, multi-colored text-- it's all
   in here, and more.

   BasWiz math support will handle even the most demanding applications. It
   extends BASIC's own math and provides two other alternatives: fraction math
   and BCD support. With BCD, you can have up to 254 digits! This is no
   minimal four- function BCD package, either. It includes a wide range of
   support, including many trig functions, constants, and conversions. Equally
   good for huge and tiny numbers.

   Source code (MASM 6.0 and BASIC) included. Well over a megabyte of sources!
   Great learning tool.


BCMD: Better Commands for MS-DOS and DR DOS.

   BCMD is a set of new and improved DOS commands designed to coexist with
   your existing DOS command processor for total compatibility with your
   existing applications. New utilities include calculators and calendars,
   keyboard enhancers, text file processors, assorted filters, and the ability
   to attach descriptions to files (NDOS and 4DOS compatible), among other
   things. There are many improvements to existing DOS commands as well. For
   example, the BCOPY command allows you to copy many files to many locations,
   with exception specifications:

      BCOPY (*.TXT *.DOC) (A: B:) /E README.*

   This example copies all .TXT and .DOC files in the current directory,
   except for README files, to both A: and B: drives. You can also specify
   quiet mode, prompting for confirmation, the desired case of filespecs, file
   attributes, "test" mode, and much more. Similar capabilities are included
   in all applicable commands. Help is available for each command by using the
   /? switch, as well as through an online reference.

   Source code (MASM 6.0 and Turbo Pascal 6.0) are included. Also requires
   routines from PasWiz and AsmWiz (also included, with full source code).


BPP: A BASIC PreProcessor.

   This utility provides a powerful meta-language for PDS, QuickBasic, Visual
   Basic for DOS, PowerBASIC, and even the QBASIC provided with DOS 5.0. It
   processes your code before the compiler gets to it, allowing conditional
   compilation, underscores within variable names, flexible "include" files
   (which may even contain SUB and FUNCTION definitions), name substitutions,
   and more. C programmers have had preprocessors for years-- now there's one
   for BASIC too!


EXECOM: EXE-to-COM converter.

   Like EXE2BIN, this utility converts .EXE files to .COM files. It's smaller
   and faster, though, as well as offering a few additional conveniences.

   Source code (MASM) is included.


EXETOOL: EXE Tool.

   This program examines .EXE files for validity and can tell you whether the
   .EXE was designed for use with Microsoft Windows. If the .EXE file is
   determined to be too long, as it might be if you got it using an older file
   transfer protocol, you are given the option of truncating it to the right
   size.


IBRARY: Library for the ASIC compiler.

   This library is for ASIC 4.0 and later versions. If you haven't seen ASIC,
   it's a shareware BASIC compiler which provides both command-line and
   editor/environment support. It can produce .COM, .EXE, and .OBJ files. For
   more info about ASIC, write its author:

      David A. Visti
      80/20 Software
      P.O. Box 2952
      Raleigh, NC 27602-2952

   Ibrary contains over 200 routines which add to the ASIC compiler. It
   provides support for the full range of color graphics modes: SCREEN 1, 2,
   7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, N0, and N1. The latter two modes are special 256-color
   modes which provide up to 360x480 on standard VGAs! A large set of math
   extensions, equipment detection routines, mouse support, DOS file and
   directory handling, cursor on/off/info, screen save and restore, DOS
   output, string functions, keyboard shift and toggle info, and other
   goodies.

   Source code (MASM 6.0) is included.


KEYCTL: Keyboard Control.

   For AT-class machines only (286, 386, 486, etc), this utility allows you to
   speed up your keyboard (or make it less sensitive for kids, etc). You can
   also swap the positions of the CapsLock and Left Ctrl keys, useful for
   civilizing the 101-key "enhanced" keyboard.

   Assembly language source code (MASM) is included.


LIBWIZ: The Library Wizard's *BASIC Library Manager*.

   This is a management tool for handling and customizing BASIC libraries. It
   allows ready creation of subsets of existing libraries, automatically
   resolving any interdependencies for you. Tools for updating and extracting
   from libraries are also included.

   LibWiz is strongly recommended for my BasWiz and PBClone libraries, due to
   the vast number of routines involved.


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