FreeForm Lite Documentation, Copyright 1995 Shoptalk Systems
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Here is a special version of FreeForm for Liberty BASIC designed
to work with v1.1 of Liberty BASIC for Windows.  The full version
of FreeForm will be designed to work with v1.2 of Liberty BASIC,
so we decided to stop and produce something for the v1.1 crowd
before we moved on to finish the job.  A more complete
documentation set will also be provided in the finished version.

FreeForm makes programming easier and more fun by eliminating the
grunt work that goes into creating window code.  It also helps
alleviate Visual BASIC envy (grin)!

FreeForm is not standalone software!  FreeForm is designed to work
with Liberty BASIC v1.1.  It will work with both the shareware
and registered versions that program.  If you do not have either
software program, it can be found on BBS systems around the world
as LB11W.ZIP.  On CompuServe GO PCPROG and download LB11W.ZIP from
Library 4.  ZiffNET members can get Ziff Davis Interactive's own
special licensed version (just GO PBSUTILS and download ZLBLIT.ZIP
from Library #8).  Non Compuserve members can get LB11W.ZIP from
the MetroWest Free BBS, our official Liberty BASIC support board!
Phone # is: 508-626-2158

Also enclosed in this package is a file LB12NEWS.TXT that describes
some new features and bug fixes in the upcoming Liberty BASIC v1.2
for Windows release!



How to use FreeForm Lite
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1) Copy all the files included in this set into your Liberty BASIC
directory.

2) Load Liberty BASIC from Windows.

3) Pull down the Files menu and pick the *.TKN option.

4) Select the FFEXP.TKN file

5) Pull down the Source menu and pick the Run option.


FreeForm will now load and run.  FreeForm is a large program and
may take a few seconds to start up.


Once FreeForm is running, you can begin designing your own windows
with it.  To place a control onto the window, just click on the
button for that control.  You may be asked for a label.  Once the
control is displayed, you may move and resize it to your liking.


Tips:
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- You can resize the window design by clicking anywhere on its
surface.  Then drag the resizing tag (located at the lower right
of the form) to resize.

- Inspect each item that you add and edit its properties.

- Once your layout is complete, generate code by pulling down the
Output menu and selecting one of the two options there.  Then, after
your window code has been generated, copy it from its window, and
paste it into your program at an appropriate spot.

- Don't forget to save your work.

- If you have any problems, please feel free to call 508-872-5315 !



NOTICE:
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The files FFEXP.BAS and FFEXP.TKN are a special version of
FreeForm.  They are copyrighted materials, but may be copied
and redistributed freely so long as they are unmodified and
also so long as this documentation file is included.  A small fee
(not to exceed $5.00 US) may be charged for distribution only.

Feel free to modify this program to meet your own requirements.
If you decide to share your modifications with others, you may
upload your file to bulletin boards provided your file
description (FILE_ID.DIZ) CLEARLY states that the file is modified
and not original.  You must include copies of the original FFEXP.BAS
and FFEXP.TKN files in your upload, and you must also make mention
of this inside your archived upload named NOTICE.TXT (we've included
an example NOTICE.TXT file).

YOU MAY NOT SELL ANY MODIFIED VERSION OF THE ENCLOSED FILES!




Shoptalk Systems may be reached at:

Shoptalk Systems
PO Box 1062
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

and by telephone at: 508-872-5315
    by modem at: 508-626-2158
    by CompuServe at: 71231,1532