VBArchive V1.0

(c) 1994 by Bob Pearson Jr
All Rights Reserved.


ABOUT VBArchive

VBArchive is a utility that I use to backup my Visual Basic source code 
during project development. As I used it more, I added features, and 
improved the usage.

It will use PKZip to zip all the files in your project directory, and save 
them in a sub directory under your project sub directory. It will assign a 
version number to it and then create a text file called VERSION.BAS 
and store that version number to the file as a VB constant.

Note: This program uses PKZIP.EXE. It must be in your path 
statement for this application to work correctly. It is also recommended 
that you use PKZIP v2.04G or later. Do not use PKZIP v2.04C. There 
were some problems using this version as a shell under Windows.


INSTALLING VBArchive

After unzipping the download, (which, if you are reading this, you know 
how to do) run SETUP.EXE from windows. This will put the necessary 
files where they need to be, and create a program group and icon. 
After this step, just double click on the VBArchive icon to run.


USING VBArchive

The first thing that you need to do is select a MAK file to archive. To 
do this, select FILE|OPEN.
Find the project that you want to archive and click on OK.

Then you will need to set your options. Select OPTIONS|STORE TO. 
This will let you specify the sub directory name that you want to store 
the ZIP file to. Please Note: This directory will be created under your 
project directory. (Example:  Project Directory: C:\PROJECT. The 
archive directory would be C:\PROJECT\ARCHIVE.)

After that, select OPTIONS|VERSION. You can choose to save the 
version to a text file or not. If you choose no, the archive file name will 
be the current date & time. if you choose yes, you can specify what 
you want the constant named, the default being VERSION. 

Then choose how many places after the decimal you want the version 
to be. The maximum is 5 places.

Then enter the starting version number. This is useful when you jump 
from version to version, such as Version 1.2 to Version 2.0.

Then select OK. This will bring you back to the main screen. Click on 
ARCHIVE|ARCHIVE, and your entire project directory will be zipped 
and stored in your archive sub directory. 

To exit VBArchive, select FILE|EXIT.

That's all there is to it!


SUPPORT

Support is available on Compuserve at 74140,3201 (Bob Pearson).
I would like to hear any feedback, comments, suggestions, or (yes) 
even BUGS!


REGISTRATION

This program has been released as shareware. If you find it useful, 
please register it. By registering, you will get a hard copy of our 
expanded documentation, a free upgrade to 1.1, and notices of other 
programs written by me. Registration Cost $25.00.

You can register VBArchive on Compuserve. Type GO SWREG. The 
registration number is 3329. As soon as I receive your registration, I 
will e-mail your registered copy to you. The printed documentation will 
be sent via US Mail.

You can also register by selecting REGISTER from the main screen. 
This will bring up the registration screen. Type in the information 
requested, and select OK. This will print out a registration form, almost 
ready for you to mail. Just fill in the quantity desired, and enclose a 
check or money order! I will have a disk and documentation in the mail 
within 48 hours of receiving your registration.


FUTURE RELEASES

V1.1 will have the ability to exclude files from your project directory, 
and include files from other directories.
V1.1 will automatically be sent to registered users of v1.0.


COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
This software is copyrighted material released as shareware. It is not 
public domain!
If this software is used consistently, or in a business environment, it 
must be registered!


Bob Pearson
74140,3201