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README.TXT: Evaluation Version
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FTP Client Engine for PowerBASIC (FCE4PB)
May 7, 2004
Version 2.4

=== Evaluation Version ===

This software is a 60 day evaluation version and may be 
freely distributed provided that no files are modified.
There are no functional limitations. FCE4PB may be purchased 
for $105 (USD) for electronic (email) delivery, or 
$295 (USD) with source code for the DLL. Registration
includes one year of free updates and technical support. 

See www.marshallsoft.com/order.htm to order.

=== Description ===

The FTP Client Engine for PowerBASIC (FCE) uses a
Win32 DLL that allows any program capable of calling
the Windows API to connect to any FTP server and
navigate its directory structure, list files, delete
files, make and remove directories, download files,
and upload files, all from within your PowerBASIC
application. Requires PowerBASIC Console Compiler
(PBCC) or PowerBASIC DLL Compiler (PBDLL).

The same DLLs can also be used with supported languages 
such as Visual C/C++, .NET, Delphi, Visual FoxPro,
Visual Basic, VB.NET, Visual dBASE, and 
Xbase++ as well as any VBA language such as EXCEL, 
WORD, or ACCESS.

MarshallSoft Computing also has versions of FCE for 
C/C++ (FCE4C), Delphi (FCE4D), Visual Basic (FCE4VB), 
Visual FoxPro (FCE4FP), Visual dBASE (FCE4DB), and Xbase++ (FCE4XB) 
As noted above, all versions of FCE use the same DLLs 
(FCE16.DLL or FCE32.DLL). However, the examples provided for each 
version are written for the specified computer language. 
   
All versions of FCE can be downloaded from our web site at 

   http://www.marshallsoft.com/ftp.htm
   
=== Installation ===

Run the installation program SETUP.EXE which will
install all FCE4PB files, including copying FCE32.DLL
to your Windows directory, C:\WINDOWS for Windows
95/98/Me/XP or C:\WINNT for Windows NT/2000.

No Windows system files are modified.

=== Documentation ===

Documentation will be found in the DOCS directory
after running the SETUP installation program.

For more information, refer to the following manuals
each in 3 formats (*.TXT, *.DOC, and *.HTM):

(1) FCE4PB Programmers Manual

  Covers PowerBASIC language issues such as compilers,
  compiling, and examples.

  Refer to FCE_4PB.DOC, FCE_4PB.HTM,
  or FCE_4PB.TXT.  Also access it online at 
  http://www.marshallsoft.com/fce_4pb.htm.

(2) FCE4PB Users Manual

  Covers FTP basics, theory of operation, application
  notes, and licensing.

  Refer to FCE_USR.DOC, FCE_USR.HTM,
  or FCE_USR.TXT.  Also access it online at 
  http://www.marshallsoft.com/fce_4pb.htm.

(3) FCE4PB Reference Manual

  Lists details for each function in the library.

  Refer to FCE_REF.DOC, FCE_REF.HTM,
  or FCE_REF.TXT.  Also access it online at 
  http://www.marshallsoft.com/fce_4pb.htm.

Also see:

(1) EULA.TXT    : End User License Agreement.
(2) RELEASE.TXT : If upgrading from earlier version.
(3) INVOICE.TXT : Order form and invoice.

Online documentation and the latest version can be
found in the FCE4PB product page at

    http://www.marshallsoft.com/fce4pb.htm

=== Example Programs ===

All example code is found in the APPS directory.

=== Quick Start ===

(1) Unzip FCE4PB24.ZIP into an empty directory.
(2) Run SETUP (Installation file).
(3) Compile the example program FCEVER.BAS

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