VISUAL BASIC OFFICE - Beta Test Version 0.97
Marquette Computer Consultants, 22 Sirard Lane
San Rafael, Ca 94901-1066 (415) 459-0835
CompuServe 70413,3405

VBOffice is a VB add-in which enhances the VB programming environment.
VBO provides popup windows which give quick access to program, help,
document and VBX Files.  VBOffice also features advanced code management
functions, extended undo via the Clipboard Monitor and API call
evaluation assistance with the Handle List.

You can use VBOffice automatically by replacing all calls to VB.EXE with
calls to VBOFFICE.EXE in all Program Manager entries.  If VB is
correctly installed, VBOffice can launch it when it starts; it can also
load the project you specify on the command line.

This is the SEVENTH beta test release of Visual Basic Office.  This is
an update of VBOFFICE.EXE and VBOFFICE.HLP *ONLY*.  Barring major
changes, all subsequent beta test upgrades will only contain
VBOFFICE.EXE, VBOFFICE.HLP and this text file.


IF YOU HAVE VERSION 0.92 OR LATER INSTALLED:================================

Simply copy over the current VBOFFICE.EXE and VBOFFICE.HLP files with
those from this ZIP file.


IF YOU HAVE VERSION 0.91 INSTALLED:================================

First make sure you have both VBO092.ZIP and VBO097.ZIP.  Then remove
the following files:

 From the installed VBOffice directory, remove

	VBOFFICE.EXE
        VBOFFICE.HLP
        VBOFFICE.DTA (old format; incompatible with 0.95 and above)

 From your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, remove

	VBOFC001.VBX
	VBOFC02.VBX
	HOTKEY.DLL

Once you're done removing 0.91, install version 0.92 according to the
instructions in VBO092.ZIP.  If you specified a different directory you
can import your Code Typist and Code Librarian files from the previous
VBOFFICE.LIB directory to the new one.  You can then unzip all files
from this ZIP file, VBO097.ZIP.  This will update you to version 0.97.


BETA TEST NOTES:===================================================

This and all subsequent beta test versions of VBOffice will *EXPIRE*
after 15 days.  If you wish to continue using VBOffice after your copy
expires you must download a newer beta test version or the released
shareware version.  As a beta tester you can 'register' this program
with the Registry Code "BETA TEST" to eliminate the reminder menus. The
20 beta testers who report the most valid bugs will receive a free copy
of VBOffice 1.0 when it is released. If two testers report the same bug,
the tester who reports it first will receive credit for it.

Your patience in debugging all these versions is deeply appreciated.
This is becoming one *solid* product!  Have fun with VBOffice, and
thanks in advance for your help!

 - Barry Seymour
   Marquette Computer Consultants



BETA TEST REVISION HISTORY:========================================
0.97:   Seventh beta test release: 8-19-93 09:52:00am

* SpyMode added to Handle List; Moving the mousepointer over
  a window displays information about that window and it's parent
  in the Handle List form when the Handle List is in SpyMode.

* VBOffice now uses a more dependable method of launching programs;
  the ShellExecute API call.  This has several advantages, including
  the automatic searching of the WINDOWS directory and the PATH to find
  the associated program and help in locating the associated program
  if not found. (It's faster too.)

* DUPLICATE CHECKING: If you try to add an entry to the Program, Help,
  Document or Project lists with the same file name and parameter as
  another entry in the list an error message results.  Duplicates are
  still allowed in the Code Librarian and Code Typist lists.

* ROOT DRIVE FOR IMPORT/EXPORT: A bug was fixed which was yielding
  invalid drive/path names when attempting to import or export from a
  root directory.

* Some debugging code was trimmed, making the program a bit faster
  and smaller.

* The Help file has been updated and corrected to reflect these
  changes.


0.96:   Sixth beta test release: 8-12-93 09:51:00am

* MAK file management added:  Now you can add MAK files to the
  Project Files window and switch to a new VB Project with a
  double-click on that item.  MAK files are flagged with [MAK]
  in the Project Files List.

* Double-backslash bug: If a file from a root directory is
  added, VBOffice added a second backslash; this has been
  fixed.

* A slight glitch in the button display has been fixed: Before,
  when re-displaying a hidden window the button would go down,
  then up, then down again.  This has been fixed so the button
  just goes down and stays down.

* The Debugger Window has been removed, resulting in a slightly
  smaller VBOFFICE.EXE.


0.95:   Fifth beta test release: 8-01-93 09:50:00am

* DTA FILE FORMAT CHANGED
* FILE EXPORT WINDOW added.
* FILE PRINTOUT OPTION ADDED:
* LIST MENU MODIFICATION:
* CLIPBOARD MONITOR FILE MANAGER crash fixed.

0.94:   Fourth beta Test Release: 7-26-93 09:40:00am

* Initial Setup routine modified
* Shareware registration options included in all screens.
* Options for playing chimes and disabling opening screen added
* Expiration time of beta text EXE shortened to 15 days.
* The Help file has been updated and corrected to reflect these changes.


0.93:   Third beta test release: 7-23-93 09:30:00am

* DEBUGGER WINDOW has been added
* Program was reworked to use the API call GetClassName to more reliably
  identify code windows and the project window.
* File Modify routine was fixed to no longer accept null strings
* The find button in ClipMon File Manager is now disabled when no CLM
  files are found.
* Code Typist routine to "Create New Code Fragment" fixed to be
  "pseudo-modal."
* The startup sequence has been changed slightly so "registered" users
  don't have to push a button to get rid of the title screen.
* Minor Screen.Mousepointer discrepancies were fixed.


0.92:   Second beta test release: 7-15-93 09:02:00am

* SETUP now calls VBOSETUP.EXE which installs all files to the same
  directory; the Windows SYSTEM directory is no longer used.
* The routine which obtains the location of VB.EXE from WIN.INI was
  strengthened to allow for improper installation or erroneous
  information in WIN.INI.
* If VBOffice is launched from the Program Manager with the "Run
  Minimized" check box checked, the program now correctly minimizes
  Visual Basic after launching it.
* Changes to the Configuration Window

0.91:   First beta test release: 7-07-93 09:01:00am

