============================================================================== VB AHA!!! Copyright (C) Craig Villalon 1993-1995 All Rights Reserved This program is Shareware, you may evaluate if for a period of no more than 30 days. After this time you must either register (read Registering in README.TXT and REGISTER.TXT) or remove it from your system. Failure to comply with this condition is a violation of United States and international copyright law. This program is fully functional, however you will recieve a later version upon registering. Please register if you use this program for more than the trial period. The registered version is at least v.1.40, see HISTORY.TXT for what's new in each. ============================================================================== WHAT IS VB AHA!!! ----------------- VB AHA!!! is an inexpensive and easy to use utility for writing Windows help files. You won't need any expensive wordprocessors or have to use any cryptic commands. With simple mouse clicks and Drag n Drop ease you will be able to construct your help files quickly. If you use Visual Basic then VB AHA!!! will handle all of the HelpContextID values for you and even recompile your programs with the new values. No more hassles of having to insert the values by hand! If you program in C/C++ or Pascal then VB AHA!!! will create a header file containing all of the definitions that you will need for context sensitive help in your programs. REQUIREMENTS ------------ Microsoft Windows 3.1 HC.EXE - the Microsoft Help Compiler (this and SHED.EXE, the segmented hyper- graphics editor, will be sent to you free of charge when you register). Please note that these two programs are Microsoft's and that I am not selling them. If you have internet access then you can ftp these from ftp.cica.indiana.edu as what.zip. I believe that they are also on Microsoft's Developer Network CD's and CompuServe. INSTALLATION ------------ In the interest of saving you download time I have not included an install program. Just place all of the files, except the following 2, in the same directory. You will need the Visual Basic runtime library VBRUN300.DLL and CMDIALOG.VBX in your windows\system directory. VBRUN300.DLL can be found on almost any BBS that carries windows programs, just search for VBRUN or ask the SYSOP. I can no longer include vbaha.aha, the project I used to make the online help for VB AHA!!!, in the shareware version as it uses features that are only in the registered version. It is included in the registered version though. Instead I'm including example.aha as an example of some of what can be done with VB AHA!!!. FILES IN ARCHIVE ---------------- CMDIALOG.VBX - VB custom control for Dialog boxes DEFAULT.BMP - Picture shown as default for graphics fields DESC.SDI - Program description for uploading to some BBS's EXAMPLE.AHA - Example .AHA project to get you started. FILE_ID.DIZ - Program description for uploading to some BBS's HC.PIF - PIF file for the Help Compiler HISTORY.TXT - Version history of VB AHA!!! What Changed. README.TXT - This file REGISTER.TXT - Registration form VBAHA.EXE - VB AHA!!! VBAHA.HLP - Help file for VB AHA!!! (created with the registered version) *.BMP - Other bitmaps used in EXAMPLE.AHA *.TPC - These are examples of generic topics and topic templates. REGISTERING ----------- You may register by credit card, Compuserve or check. See the appropriate section below for more information. ------------------------------------- |*** FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY ***| ------------------------------------------------------------- | You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public| | (software) Library by calling: | | 800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 | | or by FAX to: | | 713-524-6398 | | or by CIS email to: | | 71355,470 | | or by Internet email to: | | 71355.470@compuserve.com | | You can also mail credit card orders to: | | PsL | | P.O.Box 35705 | | Houston, TX 77235-5705. | | | | You will need the following information to register: | | product: VB AHA!!! | | product #11196 | | $50 US and $54 Canada/overseas will be billed to | | your credit card. | | | | They will need your name exactly as it is printed on the | | credit card and the billing address for the card. | | | | THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY. | | | | PsL operators are available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | | CST Monday-Thursday and from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on | | Friday. | | | | Any questions about the status of the shipment of the | | order, refunds, registration options, product details, | | technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, | | site licenses, etc, must be directed to me at one of | | the following: | | | | Internet: villalon@crl.com | | CompuServe: 73261,2665 | | or regular mail to: | | Craig Villalon | | 599 Teresa Ct. | | Sebastopol, CA 95472 | | | | To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will | | notify me the day of your order and we will ship the | | product directly to you. | ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- |*** Compuserve Members ***| ------------------------------------------------------------- | VB AHA!!! may now be registered in Compuserves Shareware | |Registration forum, GO SWREG and use one of the following | |in your search: | | | | Registration ID: 2021 | | Program Title: VB AHA!!! V1.35 | | Author: Craig Villalon | | CompuServe ID: [73261,2665] | ------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- |*** Check ***| ------------------------------------------------------------- | Fill out REGISTER.TXT and send it along with your check | | to (personal,cashier and company checks accepted) | | Craig Villalon | | 599 Teresa Ct. | | Sebastopol, CA 95472 | | USA | | Make checks payable to: Craig Villalon | | Checks must be in US dollars and drawn on a US bank | ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ |*** International Bank Wire Transfer ***| ------------------------------------------------------------- | Here's the information your bank will need if you want to | | pay via wire transfer: | | | | Craig Villalon, Acct #685416829 | | First Interstate Bank of California #685 | | 7151 Bodega Avenue | | P.O. Box 361 | | Sebastopol, CA 95473 | | | | You'll still need to send in your order form (or contact | | me via email so I'll know who to send the order to .| | NOTE: Due to extra bank charges the price to register when| | paying via wire transfer is US$60. | ------------------------------------------------------------- SITE LICENSING (only available directly from me) -------------- Copies US$ each 2-4 45 5-10 40 11-20 35 21+ 30 FUTURE FEATURES --------------- Ability to import an existing .RTF file into VB AHA!!! (with the macro support out of the way I should finally be able to get this to work). Multiple files per .AHA project for faster loading and lower memory req. plus any other suggestions that users have... WHERE AM I? ----------- If you have any problems/questions/suggestions please send me E-mail to one of the following addresses (if you are a Compuserve member contact me at that address otherwise use the Internet address. Email sent to the Compuserve address that is not from a Compuserve member will not be answered.) : Internet: villalon@crl.com CompuServe: 73261,2665 WWW: http://www.crl.com/~villalon/ FTP: ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/vi/villalon or regular mail to: Craig Villalon 599 Teresa Ct. Sebastopol, CA 95472 USA OTHER DISTRIBUTORS ---------------------- You may also order through the following distributors: Australia --------- Paul Jakins 12 ROCHELE COURT WOODVALE 6026 WESTERN AUSTRALIA Internet email: paulj@cougar.multiline.com.au ============================================================================== That's all there is to it. For information on making your Help files use the online help. Thank you for your interest in VB AHA!!! Craig Villalon