Watt Computers Delphi Components Package
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Version 1.32
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Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Installation
3. Usage
4. Registering
5. Contact
6. History
7. Copyright
1. Introduction
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The two components supplied can be used to read and write CSV type
data files.
2. Installation
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Delphi 3
1. Remove any previously installed Watt Computers components.
2. Place all the DPL and DCU files in your preferred directory
3. In Delphi, select the 'Component' menu
4. Then select 'Install Packages...'
5. In the next window select 'Add...'
6. Select the 'watt_D3.dpl' file and click 'Open'
7. Select 'OK'
8. Delphi will now install the components
9. A new palette page will appear named 'Watt Computers'
10. The components are now installed and ready to use
Delphi 5
1. Remove any previously installed Watt Computers components.
2. Place all the BPL and DCU files in your preferred directory
3. In Delphi, select the 'Component' menu
4. Then select 'Install Packages...'
5. In the next window select 'Add...'
6. Select the 'watt_D5.bpl' file and click 'Open'
7. Select 'OK'
8. Delphi will now install the components
9. A new palette page will appear named 'Watt Computers'
10. The components are now installed and ready to use
3. Usage
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There is comprehensive help on the properties, methods and events of
the two components in the supplied help file.
4. Registering
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Registration fees:
$50 for new registrations
$25 for upgrades only
You can register for the package online by going to
http://www.shareit.com
and in the 'Express Registration' box entering either 132307 for new
registrations or 132308 for upgrades.
If you don't want to order online you can register by phone, fax
or e-mail by completing one of the two forms as follows:
- '132307.txt' for new registrations
- '132308.txt' for upgrades
Send completed forms to:
ShareIt! - Reimold&Schumann Internet Services
Habsburgerring 3
50674 Koeln
Germany
Phone: +49-221-2407279
Fax: +49-221-2407278
E-Mail: register@shareit.com
US customers may also order by calling 1-800-903-4152 (orders only
please!). US check and cash orders can be sent to the US office at
ShareIt! Inc.
P.O. Box 97841
Pittsburgh, PA 15227-0241
USA
5. Contact
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For information and advice on the components e-mail
info@wattcomputers.co.uk
and I will respond as quick as I can.
E-mail: info@wattcomputers.co.uk
Web: http://www.wattcomputers.co.uk
6. History
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Version 1.32 - 12/03/2000
- Fixed bug when importing to date or time fields where there
is no field data.
- Fixed bug with fiexed length exports.
Version 1.31 - 06/03/2000
- Fixed bug where a field separator inside field delimiters
would cause half the data to appear in the following field
and all following fields to be populated out of step.
Version 1.3 - 27/02/2000
- Added RecordSeparator property to TCSVExport.
- Added version property dialog to TCSVExport and TCSVImport.
- Enhanced header and trailers on TCSVExport and TCSVImport.
- Improved text reading algorithm.
- Improved text writing algorithm.
- Fixed bug when immediately repeating TCSVExport.Execute.
Version 1.2 - 19/05/1999
- Delphi 4 components added
- Added header and trailer records to both components
- TCSVImport can now read files in UNIX format
- Property editor for input and output file properties
Version 1.1 - 01/11/1998
- TCSVExport component added
- First commercial release
- Improved handling for diferent field types
- Improved progress window
- Added properties for limited field imports
Version 1.0 - 01/08/1998
- First release
7. Copyright
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All source code, compiled units, documentation and logos are
Copyright (c) 1997-2000 Watt Computers
Distribution of source code and/or documentation, either modified or
unmodified, is not permitted without formal agreement from the author
(James Watt, Watt Computers).