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                              DEMO version of Vexe 1.0b
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	This group of files is a fully functional demonstration copy of
	  		  --- VEXE for Windows 3.1 ---

		VEXE is a utility program for Windows developers which allows
	you to embed supporting files of various types INSIDE the application
	program file. This allows more effective copy protection, improved 
	version control and data security without introducing any new programing
	chores. VEXE does not even need access to application source code!

		This DEMO version of VEXE is identical to the retail version
	and is not "crippled" in any way. the only difference between the
	copy included here and the retail copy is that the OUTPUT files produced
	by this DEMO version of VEXE will display a message box to the user
	each time they are executed informing them that the application has
	been prepared using VEXE. After responding to this message, the
	application will proceed to run normally. We feel this allows you
	full freedom to evaluate VEXE's effectiveness and compatability while
	"encouraging" you to purchase a retail copy for long-term use.

		Feel free to make as many copies of this DEMO version of VEXE
	as you care to and distribute them in any manner desired. Just be sure
	that ALL the files in this group are included.

		To install the demo, just copy the included files to any
	directory on your system and use Program manager's "File/New" menu
	selection to install the icon for the file VEXEDEMO.EXE in any of
	your desktop groups.

		System requirements for running VEXE are:
			- Windows 3.1 (or certain compatable system ...
					contact VCS for more information)
			- 1 mbyte of disk space
	
		Use the Help button on the VEXE main screen to view the
	full documentation.

		The retail version of VEXE can be purchased directly from VCS
	at the address (or phone numbers) below for $99 (plus $5 s&h).







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                           VEXE 1.0b Release Notes                                               
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NEW FILE TYPES SUPPORTED
------------------------

        The current release allows .HLP and runtime .LIC files to be 
        embedded in addition to the DLL,VBX and EXE files supported in 
        the 1.0a release.

TOTAL EMBEDDED FILES INCREASED
------------------------------

        The total number of embedded files permitted in the VExe'd output
        file has been increased from 25 to 39. Please let us know if this
        is not adequate.

NEW COMMAND LINE SWITCHES
-------------------------

        The following command line switches have been added to the
        VEXE.EXE executable to allow automatic loading/saving of
        configuration files and automatic building of the VExed application.
        

                /Lfilename
                /Sfilename
                /G
                /Q

        See COMMAND LINE OPERATION in the help file for more information.

SETUP WIZARD
------------

        If you use setup wizard to distribute your app you should make the
        following changes to a copy of your make file to force Setup Wizard
        to use your VExe'd output file instead of your applications EXE.


             1) Create a copy of your applications .MAK file.

             2) Change the exectuble specified in the "ExeName=" statement 
                to the name of your VExe output file.

             3) Place the VExe'd output file in the same directory as the
                .MAK file.

             4) Aim Setup Wizard at the modified .MAK file.


        You should also consider downloading the latest copy of Setup Wizard
        from the MSL forum on CompuServe. The latest copy contains a number 
        of bug fixes and also has a readme file which covers installing 
        executables that must be split across multiple floppies.

VEXE OUTPUT FILE NAMING
-----------------------

        The VExe Ouput filename you specify MUST NOT be the same name as your
        primary executable. Do not rename your VExe output file to the same 
        name as your primary executable after it is created.

        Your application is launched after the VExe'd output file is loaded 
        and if the names are the same the VExe'd output file will be launched 
        recursively causing your application to hang.

MODULES ALREADY LOADED WHEN YOUR APP RUNS
-----------------------------------------

        Version 1.0b of VExe does not protect your apps from modules that are
        already loaded with the same name/different version  when your app is
        launched. This feature is still under test and is not enabled in the 
        current release. See the following section for more info.







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                              VEXE 1.1
=======================================================================

        We will soon begin limited beta testing of the next version of VExe
        which will contain additional features not enabled in the first 
        release. This version will address such issues as:

           - Allowing modules with the same name/different version to be loaded
           - Optional encryption of the VExe'd output file
           - Allowing any read only file to be embedded 

                                
        This release will be shipped to all VExe 1.0 customers free of
        charge as soon as it becomes available.

        If you would be interested in participating in the version 1.1 Beta
	program (and receiving a preliminary copy for evaluation) please send
	a request to our CompuServe address listed below. Please do not call our
	voice number for this.

        




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                                  FEEDBACK
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        As this is our first release your comments and suggestions are very 
        important and will aid us in making improvements to the product and 
        shaping it in future releases. Please contact us at the Compuserve 
        address indicated below with any comments you might have. 


        


        Thank you              




        Versatile Control Systems
        2655 North Ocean Drive
        Singer,Island Fl. 33404
        
        (407) 881-9050 voice
        (407) 881-7345 fax
        75144,3111     Compuserve
                
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