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The MsgBox3D Demo
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The MsgBox statement and function provided with Microsoft's 
Visual Basic lacks a three dimensional "look".  MsgBox3D 
replicates the functions provided by VB's MsgBox and adds a 
three dimensional effect.  

Features:
1.  Exactly duplicates the VB MsgBox functions.
2.  Uses the 3D effect found in newer applications.
3.  Allows for additional, more meaningful user response by 
allowing the command captions to be more meaningful.
4.  Can be used to provide bilingual messages, with 
corresponding captions.

The files included in the demo zip file [MsgB3D.Zip] are:

MsgDmo3D.Exe	Demo Program
MsgBox3D.Hlp	Help File
ReadMe.Txt	This Read Me File

The demo uses VBRun300.DLL, ThreeD.VBX and CMDialog.VBX.  They 
are not supplied.  They are supplied with Visual Basic.  

Copy the Help file to your Windows directory.  Use the demo 
[MsgDmo3D] to compare the difference between the VB MsgBox and 
the 3D MsgBox.  You can also demo the use of different fonts and 
command captions.  

Display the Help file to learn how to incorporate MsgBox3D into 
your applications.

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Version History
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Version 2.00, 94/05/27
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Two significant features were added to MsgBox3D in version 2.00.  
You can now specify the font and alignment used while displaying 
the message.  And you can define the command captions and fonts.  
For example: the OK caption could be replaced with "Next Page".  
These enhancements are described in the demo's What's New 
screens.  

Uses: You could use MsgBox3D as a bilingual enhancement to VB's 
message box.  For example: As the user log's on he replies 
whether he wishes to use the French or English version of your 
application.  You then modify the command captions based upon 
his language preference.

Version 1.10, 94/04/10
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1.  Remove VSVBX from the demo program.  

2.  Support the up and down arrow keys while displaying the 
message.  Pressing the up or down arrow keys did not provide the 
same results as the VB MsgBox.

3.  Drop the price from $19.95 to $4.95.

Version 1.01, 94/03/04
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1.  Add support for System Modal mode.  With the help of Wayne 
Aiello, MsgBox3D now supports the display of the message box in 
System Modal mode.  The SetSystemModalWindow API is used.

2.  MsgBox3D is modified to eliminate the Switch menu entry from 
the control box.  And display the Close menu entry only if a 
Cancel button is displayed.  The GetSystemMenu, DeleteMenu and 
ModifyMenu API's are used.

Version 1.00, 94/03/01
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Original version completed.  A demo was uploaded to CompuServe 
on 94/03/01.

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Upgrade Policy
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Version 2.00 of MsgBox3D is free to registered users.  The 
registered user need only agree to pay the CompuServe file 
transmission charge - about $1 or $2.  Send a message to The 
Bridge, 71662,205, agreeing to accept transmission charges and 
the new version will be shipped to you electronically.

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Ordering MsgBox3D
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You can purchase the MsgBox3D source code.  Cost is $4.95 plus 
$2.95 USPO shipping or $1.95 if sent via CompuServe.  California 
purchasers please include applicable sales tax.  

To order by phone call: 415-697-2730.  

To order via CompuServe, send a message to: 71662,205.  Provide 
the method of payment, and shipping instructions.

Warranty: Although The Bridge believes that MsgBox3D will 
operate as documented, The Bridge makes no implied or expressed 
warranty.  Use the product at your own risk.

If you have questions, problems, or suggestions concerning 
MsgBox3D, please contact:

Larry Rebich
The Bridge, Inc.
199 California Drive, Suite 210
Millbrae, CA  94030
415-697-2730
Fax: 415-692-3921
CompuServe: 71662,205


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Other Products
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Other products available from The Bridge on CompuServe include:

SpaClndr - A full function calendar with holidays using DDE.  
Use it as a stand alone calendar.  Or use it to communicate with 
your application via DDE.  Holiday information is stored in an 
Access database.  Source code available for $19.95.  File name: 
SpaCln.Zip

FormatVB - Format a VB form or module for input to your favorite 
word processor.  Adds line numbers to the listing then creates a 
table of contents.  Freeware.  File name: Format.Zip

SetTab - A demo program that shows how to set tabs in a text 
box.  Freeware.  File name: SetTab.Zip

TstLay - Two functions that will save and restore a TrueGrid 
layout in a binary file.  Freeware.  File name: TstLay.Zip.

