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README.1ST
Resolutions Now
P.O. Box 443
Blue Island, IL. 60406-0443
--------------------------------------------- Document No: 1100204
This file contains: a) product information,
b) instructions for installing VB_APPS,
c) instructions for running VB_APPS,
d) a terminology note,
e) a copy of the license agreement,
f) shareware and user responsibility note, and
g) registration information.
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Product Description
===================
VB_APPS (tm) (c) 1993
version 1.0
suggested BBS name: VBAPP01.ZIP
Short Description
-----------------
VB toolkit with log, timers, font viewer, password apps
Long Description
----------------
VB_APPS is a library of applications and add-on modules for Visual
Basic for Windows programmers. VB_APPS applications provide helpful
development tools right out of the box. Programs include a log,
multiple simultaneous timers, encryption front end, password
protection, enhanced scroll bars, multiple file starter, and a font
viewer.
Features List
-------------
A. Add-on modules and applications (executable files):
1. VHScroll - scroll bar code for enhanced object movement
2. EnGarde - simple password add-on with user-changeable
passwords
3. NowTimer - sample module with multiple real-time timers
that operate simultaneously
4. Asckey - program to retrieve ASCII value of keyboard keys
and vise versa
5. Getfont - program to get screen and printer font names
6. OpenUp - program to quickly open one or more program(s)
simultaneously
7. VBWorkbench - log program
8. Cryptokey - Windows interface program for PC Merlin, a
DOS encryption program
B. VB_APPS also includes functions (methods for operating
Visual Basic more effectively). Functions includes:
1. How to correctly remove system menu commands
2. Increasing speed of your applications on start up by
considering statements which effect other procedures
3. DLL to abort printing to your dot matrix printer
4. Saving files under the DOS format
5. How to handle vbrun100.dll when distributing your applications
6. Setting text boxes to limit user input
7. Handling long directory path names in dialog box label
captions
Files On Disk
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The unregistered copy of VB_APPS has all the code compiled
into executable programs. Registered users receive all code.
VB_APPS does not include any hidden files or timed self-destruct
code. VB_APPS will not alter your autoexec.bat, config.sys or
win.ini files. None of these files are compressed. If any files
are missing, do not attempt to operate VB_APPS. Contact the
Customer Support Dept. of Resolutions Now at the address above
or the vendor that sold you VB_APPS.
The unregistered copy of VB_APPS includes one or two 5.25" or
one 3.5" floppy disk(s), about 480 KB total, with these files:
- asckey.exe VB_APPS executable files
- engarde.exe
- getfont.exe
- nowtimer.exe
- openup.exe
- vhscroll.exe
- vbw.exe
- ckey.exe
- file01.eng external files: file01.eng is for engarde.exe,
- openfile.vbn openfile.vbn is for openup.exe, exefiles.vbn is
- exefiles.vbn for vbw.exe, and ckey.fle and merlin.pif are for
- ckey.fle ckey.exe.
- merlin.pif
- vb_apps.hlp Windows help program for vb_apps
- vb_apps.txt instruction manual
- installz.exe program to install/uninstall VB_APPS files
- readme.1st this text file
- vendor.doc shareware vendor and BBS SysOp information
The registered copy of VB_APPS includes two 5.25" or one 3.5" floppy
disk(s), about 470 KB total, with these files:
- vhscroll files: scroll.mak, scroll.frm
- engarde files: engarde.mak, engarde.frm
- nowtimer files: nowtimer.mak, nowtimer.frm
- asckey files: asckey.mak, asckey.frm
- getfont files: getfont.mak, getfont.bas, gtfntbas.bas, getfont.frm,
prntdlg.frm.
- openup files: openup.mak, openglbl.bas, openup.frm, options.frm
- vbworkbench files: wrkbench.mak, glbl_wrk.bas, wrk.bas,
wrkbench.frm, wrkopen.frm, wrk_time.frm,
openbox2.frm, prnt.frm
- cryptokey files: ckey.mak, ckey.bas, ckey_mdl.bas, ckey.frm,
newbox.frm, destbox.frm
- file01.eng external files: file01.eng is for engarde.exe,
- openfile.vbn openfile.vbn is for openup.exe, exefiles.vbn is
- exefiles.vbn for vbw.exe, and ckey.fle and merlin.pif are for
- ckey.fle ckey.exe.
- merlin.pif
- vb_apps.hlp Windows help program for vb_apps
- vb_apps.txt instruction manual
- installz.exe program to install/uninstall VB_APPS files
- readme.1st this text file
- vendor.doc shareware vendor and BBS SysOp information
VB_APPS has an on-disk instruction manual, vb_apps.txt (about
59 pages). To get a printout of vb_apps.txt, at the prompt of
the drive with Disk 1, go to the directory with the VB_APPS
files. Type COPY VB_APPS.TXT PRN & press the return/enter key.
Minimum Hardware and System Requirements
----------------------------------------
- IBM or compatible PC with a 80386 processor or higher
- A hard disk with 480 KB of available space for all files;
(470 KB for the registered copy)
- 2MB of RAM
- A mouse (optional)
- An EGA or higher resolution monitor
- MS-DOS or PC-DOS 3.1 or higher (or an equivalent DOS that
supports Windows)
- MS-Windows 3.0 or higher, operating in standard or enhanced
mode
- Visual Basic 1.0+ for MS-Windows, including vbrun100.dll
- Getfont and VBW use a dot matrix printer compatible with
MS-Windows 3.0 or higher
- Cryptokey requires PC-Merlin 2.0+
Running Installation Program (installz.exe)
============================
Insert VB_APPS disk one into the correct floppy drive. Switch to
that drive and at the prompt, type:
INSTALLZ X ,where X is the number of disks to install. X is
not required if it's only 1 installation disk.
Installation begins. Users with an unregistered copy choose option
1 from the main menu. Users with a registered copy can choose option
2 if an unregistered copy is installed on your PC. Answer all on-
screen questions that follow. Installz will then install VB_APPS.
NOTE THAT AN EXTERNAL PROGRAM FILE MUST BE IN THE SAME DIRECTORY AS
THE ACTIVE EXECUTABLE FILE OR THE "VB" DIRECTORY (I.E. "C:\VB").
VB_APPS.HLP MUST ALSO BE IN THE SAME DIRECTORY AS THE ACTIVE
EXECUTABLE FILE OR THE "VB" DIRECTORY.
Running a VB_APPS program
=========================
Run any VB_APPS program as you would any Windows program.
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE PATH ON THE COMMAND LINE UNLESS THE CURRENT
DIRECTORY CONTAINS THE EXECUTABLE FILE. THIS IS TRUE, REGARDLESS
OF THE INCLUSION OF THE PATH IN THE AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE.
For example: The PC is at the root directory of the "C" drive in
DOS (i.e. C>). You installed VB_APPS files in a directory named
ABC, which is located at the root directory (i.e. C:\ABC). Insert
the following at the "C:>" prompt and press the return/enter key:
WIN C:\ABC\XX.EXE ,where XX.EXE is the name of
a VB_APPS executable file.
If in the ABC directory (i.e. C:\ABC>), type WIN XX.EXE and press
the return/enter key. Note that C:\ABC is called the path.
In Windows, choose File + Run in the Program Manager or File
Manager. Insert the following in the dialog box and press the
return/enter key: C:\ABC\XX.EXE
If the current directory is ABC, insert XX.EXE and press the
return/enter key. When in Windows and an error occurs in either
case, insert C:\ABC\XX.EXE and press the return/enter key.
Terminology Note (explanation of terms used in VB_APPS documents)
================
- App means application or program.
- External file and external program file are the same. VB_APPS'
external files are stated under "Files On Disk".
- Highlight is also stated as hilite or hilight.
- Msg means message.
- Msgbox means message box.
- Info means information.
- Main window refers to the parent window.
IMPORTANT Read this license agreement carefully before
using this software. Use of this software
binds you to the terms of this license
agreement. Do not use this software if you
do not agree to the terms of this agreement.
LICENSE AGREEMENT - SINGLE USER
The VB_APPS (tm) software is not "Public Domain" or
"Freeware". VB_APPS is "Shareware". This is a single user
license. Registering VB_APPS for use on more than one
computer will require a Multiple User or Site License.
1. COPYRIGHT. VB_APPS is copyrighted 1993 and the copyright
owner is Philip Rodgers, Jr. d.b.a. Resolutions Now ("Licensor"),
located at P.O. Box 443, Blue Island, IL. 60406-0443. All VB_APPS
source code files and documentation ("the software") are protected
by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.
2. TRADEMARKS. "VB_APPS", all VB_APPS executable file icons,
and "Resolutions Now" are trademarks of Philip Rodgers, Jr.
3. GRANT OF LICENSE. Non-registered users of this software
are granted a limited license to transfer one copy of the
non-registered (i.e. unregistered) software to a single hard
drive on a single computer and produce one copy of all
documentation for evaluation on a private non- commercial
basis, for the express purpose of determining whether the
software is suitable to their needs. The evaluation period
is not to exceed 30 days. At the end of the evaluation
period, you are required to either register your copy by
sending the payment as stated in the documentation
or discontinue using the software and discard it.
Registered users ("Licensee") are granted a non-exclusive
license to transfer one copy of the registered software to a
single hard drive on a single computer and produce one
printed copy of all documentation. Registered users may
also make one copy of the software for backup or archival
purposes. The software may not be used on a computer
that is part of any network. Licensee shall pay Licensor
a license fee as stated in the documentation after which
Licensee shall become a registered user with a fully paid
license. Any other uses require a Multiple User or
Site License.
Registered users have the right to distribute portions of source
code for VB_APPS, provided that: (a) the source code is part of
your software product and functions only in conjunction therewith;
(b) you do not use Philip Rodgers, Jr's or Resolutions
Now's name, logo or trademarks to market your software product;
(c) you include a notice of Philip Rodgers Jr.'s copyright of
VB_APPS in your software and product documentation; and (d) you
agree that Philip Rodgers, Jr. is not liable for the use or
distribution of your software product.
You may reproduce and distribute copies of the non-registered
VB_APPS software, subject to the limitations stated herein, and
on the express condition that you do not receive any commercial
benefit or other compensation. The recipient(s) to whom you
distribute this software must agree to the terms of this
Agreement, including the payment of the stated Licensee fees
to Licensor upon becoming registered users.
Distributors of user-supported software libraries (i.e. operators
of electronic bulletin boards, shareware vendors) that charge a
disk fee must obtain written permission of Philip Rodgers, Jr. to
distribute non-registered copies of VB_APPS.
4. RESTRICTIONS. Except as provided herein, you may not rent,
lease, sub-license or otherwise redistribute VB_APPS. You may
not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software.
U.S. Government Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or
disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as
set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical
Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or
subparagraphs (c) (1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer
Software - Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable.
Contractor/Manufacturer is Resolutions Now, P.O. Box 443,
Blue Island, IL. 60406-0443.
5. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. THE VB_APPS SOFTWARE IS LICENSED
"AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR
BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
WHAT IS SHAREWARE?
==================
Shareware is a means of marketing software at a reasonable price.
Developers of software use Shareware to distribute their products
because it provides minimal advertising cost.
Advertising costs money. Marketing through retail typically
requires selling a minimum of 5000 copies a month. Shareware
circumvents this. It provides you with a good value at a price
lower than you would receive from a commercial source.
In order for shareware to work, users must register. Developers
cannot continue to develop and improve products if customers do
not register and upgrade.
Running a business costs money. If you use a shareware product,
either register it or tell the us what we can do to provide a
product that you will register. If you do not register,
discontinue using the software and discard it.
Shareware is not Free or Public Domain Software. You cannot expect
support from Free or Public Domain software. When you register
VB_APPS, Resolutions Now can provide free support and continue
development efforts to improve the software. This costs money and
is only possible when you register.
Registering VB_APPS
===================
Please read the terms of the VB_APPS license agreement before
proceeding. When you register VB_APPS, you will receive the
following benefits.
- A registered copy of the software, version 1.0. Registered
copies of VB_APPS include all source code.
- Free assistance to registered users for 90 days. User support
is by mail only.
- A 10% discount off the price of the latest version (above 1.0).
- A 10% discount off the price of all other Resolutions Now
shareware.
- Free information on new and updated product releases.
Note the prices and shipping & handling charges. Use this
information to fill out the following payment form. For more
information contact the Customer Accounts Department of
Resolutions Now, P.O. Box 443, Blue Island, IL. 60406-0443.
You can also register VB_APPS by choosing registration from the
help menu in any VB_APPS program. VB_APPS.HLP will display
registration information. To get a printout of the registration
payment form, go to its form and choose Print Topic from the
file menu of the help window.
Price structure
---------------
Product Quantity Price Each S & H (per pkg.)
--------------------------------------- ----------------
VB_APPS 1 - 4 $30.00 $ 3.00 inside U.S.
version 1.0 5 - 10 $28.00 $ 6.00 to Canada
(registered 11 - 24 $26.00 $12.00 overseas
copy) 25 + $24.00
On-Site duplication of registered software
------------------------------------------
Subtract $3.00 from price of each registered copy for on-site
duplication of VB_APPS. One master disk of a registered copy at
$30.00 is required.
VB_APPS is a single user product. The prices above are for single
user computer customers. Contact the Customer Accounts Department
of Resolutions Now for prices for using any software on networks.
Network users qualify for the same on - site duplication prices.
Customer Assistance
-------------------
For support of VB_APPS, other Resolutions Now software, or to
make suggestions, mail correspondence to:
Resolutions Now
Customer Support Department
P.O. Box 443
Blue Island, IL. 60406-0443
PAYMENT FORM
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To order any Resolutions Now product, complete this form and mail it
to the address below. Use only a street address for mailing. We can
not ship products to Post Office boxes. The method of payment is
either a check or money order drawn on U.S. accounts only. Make all
checks and money orders payable to Resolutions Now. NOTE: Illinois
residents must add applicable sales tax.
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Company: __________________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Street: ___________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: _______________________
Country: ___________________________________ Zip: _________________
Phone: Work(_____)___________________ Home(____)___________________
What did you get a copy of this software from: ____________________
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Choose disk format: ( ) 5.25" 360K disk(s); ( ) 3.5" 720K disk(s)
Mail check or money order (payable to Resolutions Now) along with
this payment form to:
Resolutions Now
Product Fulfillment Dept.
P.O. Box 443
Blue Island, IL. 60406-0443