readme.txt

AlphaControls是一个Delphi标准控件的集合

Alpha Controls v3.47
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    The Library contains components and classes for Borland Delphi
  versions 5/6/7
  
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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  Overview
  Installation
  Demonstration Programs
  Registering and Prices
  Feedback

Overview
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    AlphaControls is  a  collection  of  standard  controls  with  new
  properties  added  in  order  to  enhanced program interface and add
  behaviors to common controls. Each control have their own properties
  for painting extended gradient, extended borders, alpha-blending and
  true  blurred  shadow. Graphics functions are rendered in real time,
  so,  effects  are always sharp with color scheme used. Added caption
  properties  for  position  and  rendering. Mouse event added provide
  great  possiblities.  Style Hints control make hints to be displayed
  alpha-blended  and  you  can  choose  from  many  ways  to  display.
  Analogues of standard components provides all functionality and adds
  many  new  possibilities  for application interface design and work.
  With  AlphaControls,  use  a  new  modern  way  to  design  enhanced
  interfaces and make your application more attractive... while adding
  pleasure and fun to end users.


    Now in package contains TsEdit, TsMemo, TsComboEdit, TsCurrencyEdit,
  TsMaskEdit,  TsListBox, TsDateEdit, TsCheckBox, TsGauge, TsTrackBar,
  TsPanel, TsRadioButton, TsPageControl, TsStatusBar, TsDirectoryEdit,
  TsContainer,  TsButton,  TsSpeedButton,  TsColorSelect,  TsCalcEdit,
  TsFileNameEdit,    TsToolBar,   TsSpinEdit,   TsBevel,   TsGroupBox,
  TsComboBox,    TsLabel,    TsDragBar,    TsWebLabel,   TsMDIManager,
  TsMonthCalendar,    TsMenuManager,    TsHintManager,   TsCalculator,
  TsEditorsManager,  TsControlsManager,  TsSkinManager, TsSkinProvider 
  and some others components...
    Also for DB-aware components users added some DB-aware  components 
  which  SStyle-engine  supports (TsDBEdit, TsDBComboBox, TsDBListBox, 
  TsDBNavigator and others).

Installation Library
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  1.  Uninstall  previous  or  evaluation  version  of AlphaControls or
  SStyle  package  from  Delphi IDE. Remove or copy to other directory
  this   files   to   prevent   crossing   this  and  new  version  of
  AlphaControls.  Copy  files with new components to custom directory.
  This  directory  must  be registered in your system search path. And
  add,   (if  need)  AlphaControls  directory  in  (Tools->Environment
  Options->Library-> Library Path). 

  2.   Use  "File\Open..."  menu  item  of  Delphi  IDE  to  open  the
  AlphaControls  tun-time package RStyleD*.DPK(* - version of Delphi).
  In  "Package..."  window  click "Compile" button to compile run-time
  library.

  3.   Use  "File\Open..."  menu  item  of  Delphi  IDE  to  open  the
  AlphaControls  design-time  package  DStyleD*.DPK.  In  "Package..."
  window click "Install" button to install the library.

  4.  DB-aware  components  users  can install  AlphaDB pack by copying
  AlphaDB  files  to  AlphaControls  directory  and  AlphaDB.dpk  file  
  installing. 

Demonstration Programs
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    Demonstration programs shows some features of AlphaControls and can
  help you in understanding of main conceptions of AlphaControls.
  Link to compiled demo : http://sstyle.swrus.com/sfiles/askindemo.zip
  Link to sources of the demo : http://sstyle.swrus.com/sfiles/askindemo_s.zip

Registering and Prices
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    The AlphaControls is a Shareware product. If you find it useful and
  want  to receive the latest versions please register your evaluation
  copy.

    You can read  detail  information  about  registration  in  ORDERS
  page at the AlphaControls home-site.  After  registration  you  will  
  receive fully-functional package  with  last versions of components.  
  By registering the components you get the following advantages:

  1. You will be notified about new versions of the package.
  2. You will receive new versions of AlphaControls FREE.
  3. You encourage the authors do make the components even better.

Feedback
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Contact us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions:
Programmer: Serge V. Goncharov and ArtTech software
Home page: http://www.alphaskins.com
E-mail: [e-mail]                       ICQ # 157064827