README  Virtual Linker Pro,   Release 2
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			created july,28.th,1996
(c) 1996 by the autor: Siegfried Rings


This is the second release of my linker.
It can be used with all kind of EXE's and
files that some Prg's using.

New features are packing files and a splashscreen
at the start of your Prg.
But let me first tell you the story about:

Yes , after failing to contact the autor of
VXEXE, another linker for Vb, I did the only one,

	 make my own linker !!

Yes , Virtual Linker is a linker to link modules,
(VBX,DLL's, HelpFiles,readme's,*.MDB's etc) to one single-File.
very simple to use with all no-linking programming-
languages.
How work VLPRO ?
I link an Preloader in Front of your Prg and depack all
needed files (if not in directory or Windows-System-directory)
in the common directory or if start from a writeprotect medium
depack all to c: .
After finishing your Prg i kill all files that i have depacked.


There is no helpfile available yet, so read the following
lines about the Tab's
		     

Generation           

-MAIN-EXFILE is the File you want to start with.
 This file will be executed after preloading.

-DISTRIBUTION-EXE
 VLPRO links all Files to a singlefile with the
 name of Distribution-EXE (like a Destination)

-MASTER-FILE
 The Preloader (in this versions you must use
 SRLIB.EXE) is needed.

-SAVE-PROJECT
 You can save a project as an file with the extension '.vlp'

-LOAD-PROJECT
 load in a project.

-GENERATE DISTRIBUTION
 Links all specified files to one single.

-TEST DISTRIBUTION
 This function executes the Distribution-file 

-EXIT
 leaves VLPRO

The Main-Text-field is the EXE you want to start
after the preloader has started and depacked all
files.

Distribution.EXE is the END and completly-linked
file.

In the List-Box link always  with.
For example a Help-File or some DLL's

In the List-Box (Additional) you have to add the files to 
link with.For example a Help-File or some DLL's



Packing:
I implemented a routine for depacking( a simple cruncher)
while preloading.Yes I know it is not the fastest, but it
is based on my own hard coding's.So stay tuned for faster
and better versions.
I havn't implemented the 'Pack-Routine in VLPRO, because
it works faster in a DOS-Exe.And VLPRO.EXE is written
in Visual Basic 3.x .
(If work with a Pentium it could be fast as lightning)
If you want to use the packing-functions, simply click on
the check-button's for packing.

Splashscreen:
A splashscreen could be shown on the screen while preloading
the librarys.In this version the Bitmap-function doesn't
work,because i havn't code the routines for displaying a bitmap.
(are there any API available?)
simply type in your's application-title shown at the start of
your PRG.

Info:
Yes, you are reading this.
VLPRO is definied as SHAREWARE.
The only disabled function in VLPRO is a Messagebox
shown after  your application is executed. 
But you are able to register this Software.

VLPRO cost's only 49$

You receive a password and full support via email or
per mail.English and german language will be supported.
internal releases and bug-reports
are free.I try to spread the version via online
(Compuserve and Internet )  

Use the Compuserve-Shareware-functions to register.
I'will send you the passwords for register.

All Beta-tester receive an password to register.
 

If you have more questions, want some Source
or what to F* else contact me at
100617,1603 at Compuserve
Siegfried Rings
Iserstr. 5
56271 Kleinmaischeid
Germany
or +49 2689 5894 phone and fax

