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: [email protected]

   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

       [email protected]

   and I will respond as quick as I can.


   E-mail:    [email protected]

   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).