============================= MsgBox3D - The 3D Message Box ============================= The MsgBox statement and function provided with Microsoft's Visual Basic lacks a three dimensional "look". MsgBox3D replicates the functions provided by VB's MsgBox and adds a three dimensional effect. Other features have been added to the initial version. Features: 1. Exactly duplicates the VB MsgBox functions. 2. Uses the 3D effect found in newer applications. 3. Allows for additional, more meaningful user response by allowing the command captions to be more meaningful. 4. Can be used to provide bilingual messages, with corresponding captions. 5. Can display alternate icons. 6. Can be used to create "Splash Screens". And new in 2.3 7. The demo program can be used to generate MsgBox3D VB code. ======================= MsgDmo3D.Exe - The Demo ======================= The files included in the demo zip file [MsgB3D.Zip] are: MsgDmo3D.Exe Demo Program MsgDmo3D.Ini Initialization File MsgBox3D.Hlp Help File ReadMe.Txt This Read Me File The demo uses VBRun300.DLL, ThreeD.VBX and CMDialog.VBX. They are not supplied. They are supplied with Visual Basic. Copy the Help file to your Windows directory. Use the demo [MsgDmo3D] to compare the difference between the VB MsgBox and the 3D MsgBox. You can also demo the use of different icons, fonts and command captions. Display the Help file to learn how to incorporate MsgBox3D into your applications. The demo will use Ctl3Dv2.DLL if found. Ctl3Dv2 causes CmDialog [VB MsgBox and VB InputBox] forms to be displayed with a 3D effect. =============== Version History =============== Version 2.30, 94/09/08 ---------------------- Generate VB Code. MsgDmo3D.Exe, the demo program, will MsgBox3D source code which can be "pasted" into your application. See help topic "Generating MsgBox3D Source Code" in the help file for details. Version 2.20, 94/08/17 ---------------------- Add Alternate Icons. You can select from one of sixteen alternate icons, or specify the file name of any icon to be displayed by MsgBox3D. A suggestion from Ed Obeda. Save and Restore MsgBox3D global variables. You can use subroutines MB3D_Globals_Save and MB3D_Globals_Restore to save and restore the 21 MsgBox3D user definable variables. Sale price is eliminated, price goes back to $9.95. Version 2.10, 94/07/27 ---------------------- Add "Splash Screen" support. Use Global MB3D_Splash to pass an interval to MsgBox3D. For example: MB3D_Splash = 1000 causes the message to be removed in one second. Version 2.03, 94/06/02 ---------------------- Add "Private" to internal MsgBox3D subroutines and functions. Version 2.02, 94/05/30 ---------------------- A comment in the help file was inaccurate. A label box, not a text box, is used to display non-3D messages. Version 2.01, 94/05/29 ---------------------- Added MB3D_Commands_No3D global variable. When set to True then commands are shown without a 3D font. Suggestion from Louis Desjardins. Version 2.00, 94/05/27 ---------------------- Two significant features were added to MsgBox3D in version 2.00. You can now specify the font and alignment used while displaying the message. And you can define the command captions and fonts. For example: The "OK" caption could be replaced with "Next Page". These enhancements are described in the demo's What's New screens. Uses: You could use MsgBox3D as a bilingual enhancement to VB's message box. For example: As the user log's on he replies whether he wishes to use the French or English version of your application. You then modify the command captions based upon his language preference. Version 1.10, 94/04/10 ---------------------- 1. Remove VSVBX from the demo program. 2. Support the up and down arrow keys while displaying the message. Pressing the up or down arrow keys did not provide the same results as the VB MsgBox. 3. Drop the price from $19.95 to $4.95. Version 1.01, 94/03/04 ---------------------- 1. Add support for System Modal mode. With the help of Wayne Aiello, MsgBox3D now supports the display of the message box in System Modal mode. The SetSystemModalWindow API is used. 2. MsgBox3D is modified to eliminate the Switch menu entry from the control box. And display the Close menu entry only if a Cancel button is displayed. The GetSystemMenu, DeleteMenu and ModifyMenu API's are used. Version 1.00, 94/03/01 ---------------------- Original version completed. A demo was uploaded to CompuServe on 94/03/01. ============== Upgrade Policy ============== Version 2.00 of MsgBox3D is free to registered users. The registered user need only agree to pay the CompuServe file transmission charge - about $3. Send a message to The Bridge, 71662,205, agreeing to accept transmission charges and the new version will be shipped to you electronically. ================= Ordering MsgBox3D ================= You can purchase the MsgBox3D source code. Cost is $9.95 plus $2.95 shipping. California purchasers please include applicable sales tax. To order by phone call: 415-697-2730. To order via CompuServe, send a message to: 71662,205. Provide the method of payment, and shipping instructions. Warranty: Although The Bridge believes that MsgBox3D will operate as documented, The Bridge makes no implied or expressed warranty. Use the product at your own risk. If you have questions, problems, or suggestions concerning MsgBox3D, please contact: Larry Rebich The Bridge, Inc. 199 California Drive, Suite 210 Millbrae, CA 94030 415-697-2730 Fax: 415-692-3921 CompuServe: 71662,205 ========================= Order by mail information ========================= NAME: ___________________________________________ COMPANY: ________________________________________ STREET: _________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: _______________ CompuServe: ____________,________ The product is mailed using a 3 1/2 inch diskette. If ordering by mail, send a check made payable to The Bridge, Inc., to: The Bridge, Inc. 199 California Drive, Suite 210 Millbrae, CA 94030 ============== Other Products ============== Other products available from The Bridge on CompuServe include: SpaClndr - A full function calendar with holidays using DDE. Use it as a stand alone calendar. 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