======================================= DBScroll - Grid Component ======================================= The DBScroll Grid Control is a replacement and enhancement for Delphis DBGrid. This native VCL component combines the TFields and the Grid- area in one control. Advantages of DBScroll in comparison to DBGrid - FAST - FLICKER FREE - multiple lines per row possible - row height / column width can be changed by mouse - shows the contents of memo database fields - fully supports ScrollBar for Paradox tables - ScrollBar can be hidden - can ReSort the table by a single click in the Header - supports all colors (also in 256 color modes) - individual rows / cells can be shown by specific colors - better support for Drag & Drop - the Sel(ection)Field shows the text of the current selected cell or row, like a statusline - built in SearchBox for incremental search - margins can be defined for the cells - all mouse events (OnClick, OnMouseDown, OnMouseMove, OnMouseUp) are available and published Disadvantages (of ver 1.0) in comparison to DBGrid: - the table can't be edited within the grid - columns can't be moved with the mouse Installation ============ * Unzip into your component directory (eg. C:\DELPHI\LIB). * Add component to Delphi VCL library via Delphi's "Options", "Install Components" menu option. For more details see file ReadMe.wri. Before you can open the sample program ScrTest.dpr please check if an alias "DBDEMOS" exists in your BDE configuration. The "DBDEMOS" alias should point to Delphi's database diretcory (eg. C:\DELPHI\DEMOS\DATA\). Using conditions ================ We are offering a *free* Trial-Run component. This free component has the full functionality of the registered version, but can run only when Delphi is also running on the PC. To deliver an application using this component, you must purchase the applicable registered product. If you would like to order/register DBScroll, you can obtain two different versions: DBScroll v1.0 without source code: $35.00 (or 49,00 DM) DBScroll v1.0 including full source code: $70.00 (or 98,00 DM) How to register? ================ There are three ways to purchase DBScroll: A) SoftWareREGistration via CompuServe If you have a CompuServe account, you can register with GO SWREG . Look for ID-No. 8108 (for the version without source code) or 8109 (for the version including source code). This results in CompuServe charging your account $35.00 / $70.00 and CompuServe then sends us your order. We will E-Mail you the latest version the same day we get the order from CompuServe. B) Direct Mail Print the following information on a sheet of paper: Which DBScroll Package (with or without source code) Your Name Company Your E-Mail Address (please indicate if you want DBScroll sent to you online) Street Address City, State Zip Country If you don't want to get DBScroll by E-Mail add 10 DM for shipping and handling. Send the above information and the exact amount for the version you want (with or without source code, by E-Mail or Mail) to the address below: Jan - M. Strube Fa. PraxisService Breslauer Str. 19 70806 Kornwestheim GERMANY Fax: +49-6785-995010 Payment is accepted by Money Order or International Check only. Use a cashier's check valued in "DM" (Deutsche Mark). Payment by check will be processed before we E-Mail / Mail you the component. C) Order by "Nachnahme" (only in Germany) What Do I Get? =============== Registered users will receive the following benefits: - an unlimited copy of DBScroll - the newest version of DBScroll - lifetime technical support by Mail or E-Mail - information about further upgrades - if you register the version with source code, you'll also receive the whole source code for the component. Jan Strube Compuserve: Jan Strube 100333,2744 Internet: 100333.2744@compuserve.com