TFParse Delphi Component, version 2.3  (10/5/97)

All source code copyright 1996-97 Kevin L. Boylan

The TFParse Delphi component makes it easy to parse words from text files, 
HTML files, strings, or PChars.  It allows you to carefully define what 
makes a word and what words will be parsed.  TFParse makes it easy to perform 
tasks like indexing words for full text search and retrieval applications. 
When parsing HTML the component will pass the HTML code to you through an event.
It works on both Delphi 1 and Delphi 2. Source included.  Example program 
included. Help files included.  Not crippled.   SHAREWARE - SWREG 12486  $12

IMPORTANT - Please be aware that starting with version 2.1, this component 
uses exception handling to detect when it is done parsing a file, string, or
PChar.  If you have 'Break on Exceptions' selected in the environment options 
dialog box, then the program will break into the debugger each time parsing is 
done on a file. If you do not want this to happen, just de-select that option.

SHAREWARE - This component is now shareware.  While I was distributing this 
component as freeware originally, in order for me to continue it's development
and maintenance and to justify the time I've put into it, I'm asking that if 
you find it useful and are able to utilize it in your work, that you register 
through Compuserve (GO SWREG). I am keeping the price to a minimum as I am only
trying to recoup a small amount of cost.  There is nothing in the software that 
keeps you from running it without registering.  I would just hope that if you 
use the component, $12 would not seem like too much to register, get on the 
mailing list for future upgrades and be eligible for support.  FEEL FREE TO TEST
THOROUGHLY AND LET ME KNOW OF ANY BUGS FIRST.

REGISTRATION  $12   SWREG# 12486 

Just get on Compuserve, GO SWREG, and enter the number 12486.  
This will get you on the mailing list and I'll let you know of any upgrades 
to the component as they come out.  Also, if you have any ideas for added 
features, or if you need support, just send me a message to my compuserve account, 
75221.1057 (or internet at 75221.1057@compuserve.com).

Component Installation:

Put the Component files (FPARSE.PAS and FPARSE.DCR) into a directory where you 
will keep non-Borland components (If you are installing to Delphi version 1,
copy FPARSE16.DCR instead and rename it to FPARSE.DCR).  Then in Delphi click
the Options|Install Components menu selection.  Be sure that the directory with
the component files is included in the 'Search Path' edit box on this screen.  
If not, add it. Next, click the Add button and then the Browse button and find 
the directory that you just copied the component's files to.  Find  and select 
the FPARSE.PAS file. Now click OK.  Click OK again and the component will be 
compiled. You are now out of the Install Components dialog box.  You will find 
the TFParse component has been added to the Samples pallette.

Move the TFPARSE.HLP file from your component directory to your DELPHI\BIN 
directory. Move the TFPARSE.KWF file to your DELPHI\HELP directory.  Now run 
the HELPINST.EXE (either double click from File Manager in the HELP directory 
or from the icon in Program Manager.   Now, while in HELPINST, click the open 
file toolbar button and find and select the DELPHI.HDX file in the DELPHI\BIN 
directory.  Then click the '+' toolbar button and find and select the 
TFPARSE.KWF file in the DELPHI\HELP directory.  This will add the TFPARSE.KWF 
file to the listbox that you can see.  Now click the 'Save' toolbar button and 
the TFPARSE help file will be registered with Delphi.  You may now exit.

Installing help in this way will allow you to get context sensitive help on each 
property and event by pressing F1 while a particular property or event is selected 
in the Object Inspector.

Revision History

version 1.0		Initial distribution
version 1.1		fixed an incompatability with Delphi 2.0
version 1.2		fixed a bug with parsing of strings and PChars and added testing
					of those capabilities to the example program
version 2.0		Added the capability to parse HTML files.
version 2.1		fixed a bug with string and pchar parsing and added the Lower_Case
			property.
version 2.2		Fixed some subtle HTML parsing bugs
version 2.3		Fixed a problem with Delphi 1 and files greater than 64k in size