Clarion News - December 1999

Posted December 21 1999

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December 21, 1999

Updated Clarion 5.5 Resources
The TopSpeed Resource Center contains a variety of Clarion 5.5-related information including an example web app, ISAPI configuration, feature list, and web styles and TSScript documentation.

TopSpeed ISP E-Commerce Support Information
TopSpeed has a page for ISPs interested in supporting Clarion web applications and participating in its WiredOnMainStreet e-commerce initiative. Interested parties can visit the page or call TopSpeed at (800) 354-5444 ext. 200 or (954)785-4556.

LSZip Backup/Restore Demo
A new LSZip Backup/Restore source code demo is now available from Linder Software. Compatible with Clarion versions 4, 5, and 5.5. LSZip manages industry standard ZIP (100% compatible with PKZIP) and LSP archives and supports PKZIP compatible disk-spanning, encryption and in-memory compression.

MessageEx Update Available
MessageEx 1.1 is now available. Features include sound support, charset support, flat buttons, improved default button handling, and a system menu. MessageEx is 39 EURO until December 24, 1999, after which it will 49 EURO. This update is free for all registered users.

CCS/SQL 5A Update for ABC
Version 5A of the CCS SQL template set is now available, and is a free upgrade for all current users. The install requires your version 5 password and an unlock code returned by email after your order and license are validated. Click "Secure online ordering" on the web page, and on the following form check the $0.00 Update Only entry field.

SysAni Update Available
SysAni 1.1, an animation control, is now available. This version fixes a bug in the templates and contains files for Clarion 5.5 beta1. The update is free for all registered users.

December 14, 1999

TopSpeed Releases ODBC Driver Update
TopSpeed has just released an updated ODBC driver for accessing TopSpeed (.TPS) data files. This release offers major enhancements to the supported SQL syntax and is ODBC 3.0 compliant. Call TopSpeed Sales at 1-800-354-5444.

New Third Party Accessories At TopSpeed
Pea Brain Software's Documentation Expert and Localizer products are now available from TopSpeed. The Documentation Expert creates product documentation from applications and dictionaries, and the Localizer lets you add unlimited languages to your applications.

Updated Function Declarations For SocketTools
For users of SocketTools 3.x Library Edition, updated function declarations and constants for Clarion 4/5 are now available from Catalyst by ftp. Updates to the Library Edition are also available. http://www.catalyst.com/support/stfixes.html

Linder SetupBuilder 3.0 
Release Candidate 1 Available
Linder SetupBuilder 3.0 Release Candidate 1 is available now. New features include CAB file creation, calling custom DLLs to validate user information, Clarion and Borland DLL sample code, and an updated User's Guide. Linder SetupBuilder 3.0 lists for $119.00 USD. The update to the new SetupBuilder 3.0 lists for $71.40 USD.

Ragazzi Product Update Notice
New from Software by Ragazzi: Toolbox template to manage toolbox events; updated Edit\View Manager, and a new Built-In Functions template which adds common functions such as decimal/hex/binary conversion.

Subject: Freeware Barcode Template Set
The WASP Barcode Support Templates are now available free of charge from Stephen Mull & Associates. This is a 32-bit template set for Clarion 5.x to support the WASP Barcode development tools from Informatics, Inc. The WASP Active X - DLL Barcode Library is required, and must be purchased separately if you do not already own it. The templates work with Legacy and ABC. anyone making improvements or additions to the product is asked to provide Stephen Mull & Associates with a copy of the new work so it can be made available to the Clarion developer community. Special thanks and credit to the very talented (and anonymous) developer who assisted with this project, you know who you are!

BackFlash 4.0 - New Major Release
Sterling Data has released version 4 of BackFlash, a backup/restore module. New features include unattended backup, extensive logging, user file selection, and user-determined restore locations. A new demo is also available.

December 7, 1999

New Version Of TX Control Class Wrapper
This updated TX control class wrapper adds embedding TX text into the Clarion reports and handling TX memo overflow. Some Clarion knowledge is required.

ShapeMaker Released at Logic Central
Logic Central's ShapeMaker changes the usual rectangular window shape to rounded corners and ellipses. ShapeMaker retains pertinent system menu functionality (such as Minimize and Exit), and comes with stock shapes and shells. Use the Polygon Designer to design custom window shapes. Some possibilities: make all windows unique or just the splash window; make your application exciting with the "game console" look; easily cast your app in the "cyber" look; develop window shapes from existing images for a thematic presentations. $49, free demos available for download.

Mitten Offers Verified File Transfers
Designed for organizations with 10 or more remote sites or users, dataINtact delivers files to and from remote sites over the Internet to your central data repository. Data is compressed and encrypted for maximum speed and security. Senders receive a certificate of receipt that guarantees data was delivered INtact. Use requires a server-based license without any additional transaction charges. Free demo available. For details click on the Information button on the web page.

New French Clarion Site
Olivier Cretey has created a French language web site devoted to Clarion tips and programming how-to (philosophy of programming, design, etc...).

Linder SetupBuilder 3.0 Beta 6 Patch 3 Available
A new SetupBuilder patch is now available. Partial list of fixes includes replacing files currently in memory (32 bit), creating system folders, folder variables, custom DLL source code example, backup of replaced files (and rollbacks), and NT4 SP6 detection. The project file format has now also changed. Linder SetupBuilder 3.0 lists for $119.00 USD. The update from LSP SFX-Builder 2.0 costs $71.40 USD.

Free POP ActiveX Control
Ande Knudsen has pointed out this useful ActiveX control for access POP3 mail.

Handy Free SQL Utility
If you work a lot with SQL you may want to try WinSQL, a utility like Microsoft's ISQL/W, but which works with any ODBC data source.

Special Christmas Offer At solid.software
solid.software is offering a 20% discount on MessageEx, a message() enhancement tool. Until Dec 24, 1999 the price is 39 EURO (approx. 39 USD).

Jeff's On Holidays (and about time, too)
J&S Software will be closed from Dec 5 to Dec 13. Orders for In Back will be handled as usual through BMT Micro. Mailmerge orders will be filled upon our return.

List & Label Templates Available For Purchase
To all those interested in the List & Label templates, you can now purchase with VISA and Mastercard via DeveloperPlus. There are now two versions of the package available: Templates only. You must have List & Label version 6.0 to purchase these. £99 (US$160.00); New Bundle offer. List & Label version 6.0 plus templates are £355 plus £10 p&p (saving £80 if bought separately)! (US$568.00 plus US$15 p&p) This price includes the ABC and Legacy versions, 32bit and 16bit.