                                     
                                  CDProW
                The Ultimate CD database system for Windows
                                     
                        Copyright (c) 1993-1997 by
                              Bruce Bukovics
                              P. O. Box 2192
                      Alpharetta, Georgia 30023-2192
                                  U.S.A.
                                     
                         Version 1.7 January 1997
  

Contents
     
  Contents
  License Information
     1 - Purchase, Copyright and Warranty Information
  Installation
     2 - Hardware and software requirements
     3 - Installation Steps
     4 - Files and their locations
     5 - Release Highlights
     

License Information
  
1 - Purchase, Copyright and Warranty Information
  
  CDProW is a shareware package.  Shareware is not free.  If, after
  an initial trial period not to exceed 30 days, you find the
  software useful and continue to use it, you must pay a license fee
  for the right to use it.  During the 30 day trial period you are
  under no obligation to buy it.
  
  The license registration fee for CDProW is U.S. $25.00.
  
  It is possible that our address or registration instructions have
  changed since you obtained this copy of CDProW.  For this reason,
  we suggest that you visit our web site to verify that you have the
  latest version as well as our current registration address.  Our
  URL is:
  
     http://www.mindspring.com/~bukovics
  
  Once your register your copy of CDProW, you are entitled to
  download and use any new releases of the software.  While copies of
  CDProW may be obtained in many different places, you can always
  rely on our web site to have the latest release.
  
  To register, send:
  
  1.   Your name and address
  2.   Internet E-mail address if available (or major online service
       such as Compuserve, AOL, etc.)
  3.   The location where you downloaded CDProW.  This is the
       internet URL address, BBS name and phone number, major online
       service forum, etc.  This information helps us to update known
       sites with the latest version.
  4.   U.S. $ 25.00 (check or money order payable in U.S. Dollars only!)
  5.   Checks should be payable to:  Bruce Bukovics
  
  To:
      Bruce Bukovics
      CDProW Registration
      P. O. Box 2192
       Alpharetta, Georgia 30023-2192
      U.S.A.
  
  Once you have registered, you will receive a registration number
  which must be entered using the Options / Register menu selection.
  This registration number unlocks the software so that you have
  unlimited use beyond the 30 day trial period.  The fastest way to
  receive your registration number is to provide an internet E-mail
  address or an address for one of the major online services
  (Compuserve, AOL, etc).  If you provide this address, we will E-
  mail you the registration number and you can immediately begin
  using CDProW beyond the trial period.
  
  As a shareware program, you are permitted to distribute it,
  provided that you do not charge for it and that all files are
  distributed together along with all copyright information.  This
  program is provided as is without any warranty, expressed or
  implied.
  
  For support, contact the author at:
     bukovics@mindspring.com
     or send correspondence directly to the address above
  
  You may also visit our web site in order to get the latest copy of
  CDProW.  Our URL is:
     http://www.mindspring.com/~bukovics
  
  MS Windows and Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
  corporation.
  
  IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business
  Machines.
  

Installation

2 - Hardware and software requirements
  
  CDProW runs under either MS Windows 3.0, MS Windows 3.1, MS Windows
  95, MS Windows NT or IBM OS/2 2.0 or greater.  Version 3.1 or
  greater of the MS help system is necessary in order to view the
  online help.
  
  The MS Visual Basic runtime module VBRUN300.DLL is required by this
  program.  In order to save on download time, this module is not
  included with CDProW.  However, it is readily available for
  download on the internet as well as on Compuserve along with other
  online services.  On Compuserve, check the WINSHARE forum for the
  latest copy of VBRUN300.DLL.  On America Online, VBRUN300.DLL can
  be found by doing a software search.  There is no distribution or
  registration fee required for this module since it is freely
  distributed by Microsoft for programs written in Visual Basic.
  
  CDProW uses approx. 335,000 bytes of disk space for it's initial
  installation.  This includes demo files and documentation.  Add to
  this figure the size of VBRUN300.DLL which is approx. 400,000
  bytes.
  
3 - Installation Steps
  
     1.   Make a directory called CDPROW and unzip all files into this
          directory.  You have obviously already done this otherwise
          you would not be reading this.
     
     2.   If you have not already installed a copy of VBRUN300.DLL in
          your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, do so now.  For OS/2 users,
          copy this DLL into your \OS2\MDOS\WINOS2\SYSTEM directory.
          CDProW also works with VBRUN300.DLL in your CDPROW directory
          but most users will want to move it to one central location
          to avoid multiple copies of this DLL.
     
     3.   Setup a new icon to that will be used to start CDProW.  For
          Windows 3.x, do this using File Manager.  For Windows 95 or
          NT,  you can do this from the Windows Explorer.
          Description         CDProW
          Command Line        <drive>:\CDPROW\CDPROW.EXE
          Working Directory   <drive>:\CDPROW
     
     4.   That's all - the installation is complete.
  
  The following files that are included with CDPROW may be moved to
  your \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory if you wish.  The only reason to do
  so would be if you have other Visual Basic programs that make use
  of these same files.  If this is the case, then having only one
  copy of these files on your hard disk will save space.
     
     CMDIALOG.VBX
     COMMDLG.DLL
     THREED.VBX
     GRID.VBX
  
4 - Files and their locations
  
  The following list includes all files provided with CDProW as well
  as other files that are needed.
     
     File Description                        Directory
     
     CDPROW.EXE     CDProW main program.     CDPROW
     CDPROW.DOC     Documentation            CDPROW
     CDPROW.HLP     Help file                CDPROW
     CMDIALOG.VBX   VB routines              Either
     COMMDLG.DLL    VB routines              Either
     THREED.VBX     VB routines              Either
     GRID.VBX       VB routines              Either
     DEMO1.DAT      Demo files               CDPROW
     REPORT1.RDF    Sample report definition CDPROW
     REPORT2.RDF    Sample report definition CDPROW
     REPORT3.RDF    Sample report definition CDPROW
     REPORT4.RDF    Sample report definition CDPROW
     DEMO1.IDF      Sample Import/Export def CDPROW
     VBRUN300.DLL   VB runtime               WINDOWS
     
  NOTES:
  
     1.   CDPROW means the directory you used to install CDProW.
     2.   WINDOWS means the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory on a DOS/Windows
          system, or the \OS2\MDOS\WINOS2\SYSTEM directory on an OS/2
          system.
     3.   EITHER means that these files can reside in either place.
          They are initially installed in the CDPROW directory, but
          can be moved to the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory if you wish.
  

5 - Release Highlights
     
Release 1.7 contains the following enhancements and corrections.  All
of the enhancements were a direct result of your suggestions so keep
those suggestions coming!
  
1.   Corrected subscript out of range error when the number of tracks
     field receives focus.  Error only occurred when starting with an empty
     file.  Workaround was to start with one of the demo files and delete all
     entries.
2.   Corrected several problems with fields not being correctly painted.

Release 1.6 contained the following enhancements and corrections.

1.   Added a new sort sequence:  label and catalog number.
2.   Searches may now be performed using any combination of text, medium
     and category search.

Release 1.5 contained the following enhancements and corrections.

1.   Corrected a bug:  If you open a second file without exiting, the
     artist list will merge with the first file.
2.   Eliminated the search menu and moved it under the Edit menu.
3.   Overall use of cleaner fonts and design.  Bold and 3D attributes were
     minimized in order to present an overall better appearance.
4.   The main list window has been redesigned.
5.   Increased the Title field from 40 to 80 bytes.
6.   Increased the Artist field from 40 to 80 bytes.
7.   Increased the Description from 40 to 80 bytes.
8.   Increase the Track titles to 80 bytes.
9.   Provided new search fields:  label; catalog number; release year;
     track description.
10.  Modified the design of the search screen to be more user friendly.
11.  Added new drop down lists for label field.
12.  Now allows the entry of individual times and descriptions for each
     track.  Track times are entered in minutes and seconds.
13.  Allows entry of total recording time in minutes and seconds.
14.  A new option is provided to automatically update the total time based
     on the individual track times.
15.  Added a new custom print field "Track Titles/Times" that prints both
     the track title and time.
16.  Enhanced import/export to handle new total time format of min/sec.
     Also added the ability to import and export track times along with track
     titles.
17.  Added a tape calculator function that allows the selection of
     individual tracks from multiple CDs.
18.  Added new standard tape calculator report.
19.  Added the ability to copy the tape calculator report to the Windows
     clipboard.  This allows you to paste this into any format that you want
     using the standard Windows paste function.
20.  General clean up of the online help.
  
Release 1.4.1 highlights:
     
1.   Corrected a screen redrawing problem with the entry and additional
     entry screens.

Release 1.4.0 highlights:
     
1.   Corrected a problem with the number of tracks being zeroed out when
     you add a new record.  This forced reentry of this number before you could
     enter track titles.
2.   Made the default category list optional.  By turning off default
categories, the category list will be built from the list of categories
that are actually in use within your file.
3.   Added a new search type (Text / Begin) which will only match the start
of a field.  Useful if you want to only print a section of your file.
4.   Added 3 new sort sequences.  1) Artist / Release Year, 2) Category /
Title, 3) Category / Artist.  These are in addition to 4) Title and 5)
Artist / Title that were already supported.
5.   The registration number is now shown in the about box.
6.   The program now starts quicker if you have registered - the initial
     delay in the about box is shorter.
7.   The size of track titles has been increased from 40 to 60 positions.
8.   Added an option to automatically open the last file loaded when you
start the program.
9.   Removed the "Are you sure?" confirmation from the program exit.

Release 1.3.0 highlights:
     
1.   Added Import and Export capabilities
2.   Added right mouse support for popup menus
3.   Changed Release Date to Release Year.  This field now only accepts a
     year value.
4.   Added the ability to print track titles on custom reports
5.   Added Open/Save buttons on the report designer window
6.   Moved the Number of Discs, Number of Tracks and Total Time fields to
     the main Recording Entry window.  Moved the misc key fields to the
     Additional Info window.
7.   Added a View Previous button to the Recording Entry window.
8.   Corrected problems with international date formats
9.   Improved overall display performance
10.  Create help file using 3.1 help compiler.  Version 3.1 of help is now
     required to view online help.

Previous release highlights:
     
1.2.5     Corrected numerous printing problems
1.2.4     Performance Enhancements for handling large data files
1.2.3     Correct miscellaneous problems
1.2.2     Correct miscellaneous problems
1.2.1     Enhancements to search functions
1.2.0     New version with major enhancements
1.1.1     Correct miscellaneous problems
1.1.0     Enhancements to editing and printing functions
1.0.1     Correct miscellaneous problems
1.0.0     First version

  
