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Ad Hoc Database Manager version 1.00.27

This file contains information on the installation and use of Ad Hoc from
Exlogica.  This is a SHAREWARE program.  Please read the licensing and
registration information in this file or in the Help system before using
the program.

The sections of this file are:

  1. Installation
  2. Installing over a previous version
  3. Installed Files
  4. Registering, Ordering Ad Hoc
  5. License Information
  6. Disclaimer and Limited Warranty


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Installation
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Ad Hoc is a Windows program.  It requires Microsoft Windows version 3.1.
If you are installing Ad Hoc over a previous version, read the section
"Installing over a previous version".

The Ad Hoc installation file set is distributed in a zip file, ADHOC.ZIP
(this README file is a part of that set).  When you unzip the file, the
contents are installation files in compressed form.  The installation program
is Microsoft Setup, which expects these files to be either on a 1.44MB (3.5
inch) diskette, or in a hard drive directory called DISK1 when you run Setup.
If you unzipped with the -d option, a subdirectory called DISK1 was created,
and the files placed in it.

YOU MUST USE THE SETUP PROGRAM TO INSTALL ADHOC.

Step 1.  Unzip the ADHOC.ZIP file to an installation diskette
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To install Ad Hoc, unzip the distribution file ADHOC.ZIP to a 3.5 inch
(1.44MB) diskette.  Leave ADHOC.ZIP on your hard drive, as there will not be
enough room for both the zip file and the unzipped files on the diskette.

If you don't have a 1.44MB diskette drive, you can also create a new directory
on your hard drive with the name DISK1 and unzip into that directory.
Unzipping with the -d option does this automatically,  For example, if you have
a copy of ADHOC.ZIP in a directory called C:\DOWNLOAD, you can follow these
steps at the C:\ prompt:

    pkunzip C:\DOWNLOAD\ADHOC.ZIP C:\ -d

If you didn't use the -d option to unzip, you can create the C:\DISK1 directory
and copy the unzipped files into it.

Step 2.  Run the Setup program
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From the Program Manager File|Run command, or the File Manager
File|Run command, run the setup program.  For example
if you are installing from a diskette in the B: drive, enter the command

  B:SETUP

If you are installing from the DISK1 directory on your C: hard drive,
enter the command:

  C:\DISK1\SETUP

The setup program will ask you for the directory on your hard disk that Ad
Hoc will be installed into.  The default program directory name suggested is
C:\ADHOC, but you can change it if necessary.  The setup program will install
Ad Hoc and all of its support files into this directory.  This will allow you
to easily remove Ad Hoc from your disk should you decide not to register the
product.  Just delete all files in the ADHOC directory.

Step 3.  Load DOS SHARE.EXE before running ADHOC
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Before running Ad Hoc, you must install the DOS SHARE driver.  This must be
done before you run Windows (do not do it from a DOS window running under
Windows).  To load share, at the DOS prompt, enter SHARE.  SHARE.EXE is located in your DOS directory.
Then start Windows.  For convenience, put the SHARE command in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file. (If you start windows in your AUTOEXEC, make sure the
SHARE command is first.)

Optional
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Ad Hoc uses several DLLs that may already be installed on your disk for other
programs.  To save disk space, you can move these DLLs to your WINDOWS\SYSTEM
directory for use by all programs.  Any DLLs that you copy to the
WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory can be deleted from the ADHOC directory.  These DLLs
are:

    BC30RTL.DLL     Supports the Borland Objectwindows library used in Ad Hoc
    OWL31.DLL        also
    TCLASS31.DLL     also
    BWCC.DLL        Borland Windows Custom Control library
    WBTRCALL.DLL    Btrieve record manager from Novell, used in Ad Hoc

    DB.DLL is an Ad Hoc private library; there is no need to move it
    AHUTIL.DLL is an AD Hoc library

IMPORTANT:  If you have several copies of a particular DLL on your disk, make
sure that you put the latest copy (by file date)in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM
directory before you delete the other copies.

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Installing over a previous version
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You should install Ad Hoc in the same directory as your previous version.  If you
want to keep the sample database files in the SAMPLE subdirectory, don't check the
"Install Sample Database" option during setup.  The new version of Ad Hoc is
compatible with your existing databases.  The new report format allows right and bottom
margins for report elements, and your existing reports may have invalid values for
these margins.  To check, you should run the Diagnostics procedure on all your reports
(see Diagnostics in the Help system).  We suggest that you run diagnostics on your
database(s) and all forms and lists as well.

There are more configuration options in this version, and the options have been rearranged.
You should check each option dialog to make sure the settings are correct.

See the Help topic "What's New in Ad Hoc version 1.00.27" for a summary of the new
features.

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Installed Files
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After you install Ad Hoc, the program directory should contain the
following files:

    ADHOC.EXE       the program file
    ADHOC.HLP       the help file
    ADHOC.INI       the Ad Hoc initialization file
    LABELS.DAT      a data file of standard mailing label formats
    DB.DLL
    AHUTIL.DLL
    BC30RTL.DLL
    OWL31.DLL
    TCLASS31.DLL
    BWCC.DLL
    WBTRCALL.DLL
    README.1ST      this file
    ORDER.TXT       order form for Ad Hoc

If you elected to install the sample database, your installation directory
will contain a subdirectory SAMPLE.  The files in this directory should
include:

    SAMPLE.DDF      the data dictionary file
    SAMPLEF.DD      database forms table
    SAMPLER.DD      database reports table
    SAMPLED.DD      supplemental data dictionary data
    EMPLOYEE.DBF    database file (employee table)
    DEPT.DBF        database file (department table)


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Registering, Ordering Ad Hoc
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We hope you like Ad Hoc and will continue to use it after the 21-day
evaluation period.  If you continue to use Ad Hoc after the evaluation period,
you must register your copy and pay the registration fee to avoid being in
violation of Federal copyright laws.

The additional benefits to registering your copy are:

  You will receive a registered copy of the product (without the
  "Unregistered Copy" notice) and a printed copy of the User's Manual, when
  it is available.

  You will be eligible for technical support.

  You will receive the next update version of the software for free, and will
  be notified of the availability of future updates.  The next version of the
  software will contain enhancements not in the evaluation version.

  You will be able to contribute to the design of the next release.  We thrive
  on the suggestions and requests of our users.

You can order registered copies of Ad Hoc by mail. Send a check, along with
the order form, to:

  Exlogica
  59 Golden Eagle Lane
  Littleton, CO 80127-5750

Payment must be in US Dollars, drawn on a US bank.

You can print the order form by selecting the Register! command on the Ad Hoc
main menu, or by printint the file ORDER.TXT found in the Ad Hoc installation
directory.

For more information on ordering, site licenses, or obtaining upgrades to the
product, write the above address, or contact Exlogica at:

  Voice / Fax   [phone]
  Compuserve    75136,1033




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License Information
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You are authorized to use this evaluation version of Ad Hoc for a period of
21 days.  If you use the program after the 21-day evaluation period, you are
required by law to register your copy and pay the registration fee for a
license to use the software.  Your use of the product, even during the
evaluation period, means that you agree to the terms of the software license
agreement.

By installing and using this software, you agree to the following license
agreement between yourself and Exlogica.  You should carefully read the
following terms and conditions, and if you do not agree with them, do not
use the software.

Shareware version of Ad Hoc

You are hereby authorized to:

  Use the shareware version of the software for a 21-day evaluation period.

  Make as many copies of the shareware version of this software and
  documentation as you wish, as long as the copies include all of the files
  distributed in the shareware package

  Give exact copies of the original shareware version to anyone for their
  evaluation, and distribute the shareware version of the software and its
  documentation in its unmodified form via electronic media.

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for
any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or
documentation with other products or services (commercial or otherwise)
without prior written permission.

You may not use Ad Hoc after the 21-day evaluation period without first
registering your copy and paying the license fee.  Unregistered use of Ad Hoc
after the evaluation period, by any person, business, corporation, government
agency, or any other entity, is strictly prohibited and is in violation of
federal copyright laws.

Use of software

Each registered copy may be used by only one person on one or more computers
or workstations, or may be installed on a single computer for use by several
people.  You may install and use Ad Hoc on a network, provided that you have
purchased individual licenses for the software covering all workstations that
will access the software through the network.

You may not modify or patch the Ad Hoc executable files in any way.  You may
not decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer the software in
this product.  You may not sell or otherwise distribute Ad Hoc, enhancements
to Ad Hoc, or Ad Hoc data dictionary or database files, or designs for such
files, to anyone without written permission from Exlogica.

Shareware Vendors

No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested for distributing
copies of Ad Hoc, except:

  Operators of electronic bulletin board systems may make Ad Hoc available
  for downloading only if the above conditions on distributing copies are
  met, and no fees are charged specifically for downloading Ad Hoc.  The
  only permissible charges are the time-dependent charges for use of the
  bulletin board.

  Vendors of user-supported or shareware software may distribute Ad Hoc
  only with written permission from Exlogica.  Vendors may charge a disk
  duplication and handling fee, which, when pro-rated to the Ad Hoc product,
  may not exceed eight dollars.

  Non-profit user groups may distribute copies of Ad Hoc to their members,
  without specific permission,  subject to the above conditions stated under
  "Shareware version of Ad Hoc".  Non-profit groups may collect a disk
  duplication fee not to exceed five dollars.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions
as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and
Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013).
Contractor/manufacturer is Exlogica, 59 Golden Eagle Lane, Littleton, CO 80127.

Evaluation and Registration

Ad Hoc is not free software.  This license allows you to use the software for
evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 21 days.  If you use this
software after the 21 day evaluation period, you must register it and pay the
license fee.   When payment is received, you will be sent a registered copy
of the latest version of Ad Hoc.

Governing Law

This license agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.



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Disclaimer and Limited Warranty
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This software and accompanying files and documentation are licensed "as is"
and without any warranty as to performance or fitness for any particular use,
or any other warranties expressed or implied.  The user must assume the
entire risk of using this program.  If you have paid the registration fee for
a license to use the software, and have received a registered version of the
software from Exlogica, Exlogica warrants that the disks provided are free
from defects in material and workmanship, assuming normal use, for a period
of 90 days from the date of registration.  If a defect in the disk occurs
during this warranty period, you may return the disk(s) for a replacement.

EXLOGICA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.  SHOULD THE PROGRAM
PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE
COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  IN NO EVENT WILL EXLOGICA  BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA, OR THE LIKE) ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT  EVEN IF EXLOGICA HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

In no event shall the liability of Exlogica for any damages to you or any
other person exceed the lesser of the suggested list price or the actual
price paid for the license to use the software, regardless of any form of the
claim.

Your use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance
of this agreement and subjects you to its contents.