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- Cloning VB projects
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- Big Dog Software
- 25 Shirley Parkway
- Piscataway, N.J. 08854 908-885-1513
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- Synopsis:
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- Tool to manage copying Visual Basic project source. Used to build
- new projects from reusable components in other projects.
- Simplified project/file movement/management versus the repetitive
- FILE/SAVE AS ... , FILE/ADD... operations required in VB.
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- NOTICE:
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- The project cloner is not freeware. If you use the project cloner
- you must register your copy and pay a $15.00 Fee for each
- intstallation. Please use the registration form at the end
- of this file:
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- If you install this software on a network, you must multiply the
- fee by the number of users that could access the program,
- regardless of whether or not they do so.
-
- Failure to register can result in severe penalties, including being
- thought of as a supreme shlub. Even Homer Simpson registered his copy.
- Please register so that software like this can continue to be
- created. Don't be a pirate, register today. Every copy in use
- that is not registered deprives Big Dog, a very small company,
- of much needed revenue. We keep our prices low so you can too.
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- You may use the software for trial purposes one time. After this
- initial trial, you are obligated to either register your copy or
- to erase it. If you know of anybody using an unregistered copy
- beyond the intial trial run, please notify Big Dog Software.
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- Random Drawing:
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- All paid registrations are entered into a random drawing for a
- free BIG DOG tee-shirt (see the about box). Drawings are held
- each 50th registration. All non-winner names are included in
- each drawing.
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- Installing the project cloner
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- The project cloner is distributed via BBS in the form of a ZIP file.
- This file contains all of the files required to run the cloner.
- Create a directory on your hard disk, change to that directory
- and unzip the file into that directory. For directions on using
- PKUNZIP, from Phil Katz' PKware, refer to the instructions that
- come with that tool.
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- Once you have unzipped the software, create a program manager icon
- in any writeable program manager group:
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- project manager keystrokes (with target group open)
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- ALT F N <enter>
- "project cloner" (don't type the quotes)
- drive:\path\cloner.exe
- <enter>
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- For more help on creating icons with program manager refer to your
- Microsoft Windows user documentation.
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- Using the cloner:
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- When you run cloner, you will notice two lists in the main window.
- The source project list contains the file list that makes up the
- project being cloned. The destination project list contains the
- file names to be included in the new project.
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- To open a source project, click in the source project field. This
- causes the standard "file-open dialog" to be displayed. Select
- the source project by specifying the drive, path, and project
- file (.mak file) name, and then click OK.
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- This causes the source project file list to be populated from the
- .MAK file chosen.
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- To create a new project, or a copy of the source project in
- a different location or with a new name, select the files to be
- included from the source list, and use either of the two buttons
- that seperate the lists. The "include as is" button will add
- the name to the destination list as is. The "new name" button
- will prompt for a new file name for each file highlighted when
- the button was clicked.
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- As file names are added to the destination project list, the
- original file name will be removed from the source project list.
- Don't worry, the original project is not changed or altered in any
- way.
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- You may open as many source projects as you desire, adding components
- from each to the new destination project as you desire.
- When the destination file list is complete you will need to give
- it a name. To do this, position the mouse pointer into the destination
- project name field and click. This causes the standard "file save
- as dialog" to appear. Select the drive, path, and name for the
- output file. Click OK when finished.
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- The final step is to click on the "write" button that appears over
- the destination project name field. This causes the cloner to
- begin the project copy operation. It is suggested that the menu option
- to "copy when drive/directory different" be employed (checked) so that
- actual copies of the files are made in the new location. Renamed files
- always copied.
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- During the copy operation, renamed form files (.FRM) are modified as
- the appropriate resource files (.FRX) are copied.
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- Using the project cloner greatly simplifies moving VB projects to
- and from floppy disks, different directories, and enables simple
- project initializations from stock working base project libraries.
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- CLONER IS PVCS AWARE
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- If you have already begun using (and registered!) the PVCS meets
- visual basic source management system (compuserve: GO INTERSOLV,
- library 5), you will immediately notice that cloner is aware of
- the most recent archive set. Cloner is also capable of obtaining
- the project (.MAV) file list directly from the PVCS archive.
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- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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- Registered users will receive 60 days free support, and one free
- upgrade of the software as soon as another version becomes available.
-
- If you would like to make feature requests or commission custom
- software development, write to Dan @ Big Dog Software.
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- Support:
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- Support is offered over compuserve by sending questions/requests
- via MAIL to account:
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- 70744,1624
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- or by calling Big Dog at the number listed above between the
- hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM Eastern on Monday - Friday,
- 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Eastern on Saturdays. No collect calls
- will be accepted.
-
- No support is available for non-registered/paid copies.
-
-
- Other Big Dog Software titles:
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- Requires PVCS license
- beerware @ CServe Intersolv forum, lib 5
- $25.00 each from Big Dog
-
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- Supports Sybase/Sql Server, Gupta SQL Base, Text, dbase compatibles.
- Stores connection profiles, query scripts.
- Can be used with task schedulers.
- Requires Q+E Library License
- $25.00 each from Big Dog
-
- Armageddon: A really good two player strategy game.
- Similar to the board game: Megido
- Requires a good head on your shoulders
- $10.00 each from Big Dog
-
- Captain Hook: Windows productivity aide. Instant command line window,
- Runs any program desired with two mouse clicks.
- $15.00 each from Big Dog
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- 25 Shirley Parkway
- Piscataway N.J. 08854
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- Date ____/_____/______
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