#VBTools CC, V2.0
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Mark:
(1) I have an idea on a custom control. I would like to see the
ability to create a "recessed" or "raised" line on a form. This
is similar to what the Borland Resource Workshop does. This
line allows you to separate items on the screen and helps create
a more professional, "chisled steel" look. Your buttoms and 3-D
labels are right up the alley – this would add to that
functionality.
(2) I just purchased VBTools 1.1 a couple of weeks ago. I keep seeing
message threads about version 2.0. When will this be available?
What the the additions to this version? And finally, what do I
need to do to upgrade, and will it cost me anything (i.e. I just
my 1.1 copy)? I think VBTools is great and look forward to hearing
what 2.0 provides!
Thanks, Mark!
/Tom
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Thomas,
I'm very pleased that you like VBTools!
Thanks for the idea on the custom control. We have a "line" control spec'ed
out for 2.0 and I'll pass your suggestion along.
Everyone who purchases VBTools 1.0 from us, or had registered with us as of
about 3 weeks ago received info on our "early access" program for version
2.0. I'll send details to you in the mail, OK? FWIW – we don't plan to
release 2.0 until January.
Thanks again.
Mark
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Mark: Thanks! Anything I can do to try out/beta test 2.0 for you, I'd be
happy to do. I'm starting to write a number of VB applications, and your
product is making it not only to look better but easy to use and write.
Keep up the good work.
/Tom
P.S. I'm really looking forward to 2.0!!!!!
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Tom,
Thanks again for your kind words. The information I'm sending to you will
tell you how you can get into our early access program for 2.0.
Mark
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Mark: Thanks again for the info. I'm going to make a pitch for another
custom control that I would like to see (maybe it's already being planned
for 2.0, but if not, well, here goes):
I was a Turbo Pascal fan for a number of years (still am, actually).
However, once they went to OOP, I found myself alienated from them (OOP is
great, I'm sure, but it's hard for a structured programmer like myself to
get used to OOP – especially when there is NO good tutorials or training
materials around!) Anyway, I had already had Turbo Pascal for Windows
before I got VB – but I found VB MUCH more easier to use and understand –
plus, with it's custom controls, a lot more integrated.
Anyway, to make a long story short, I have their new Resource Workshop. In
there they have FANTASTIC looking radio buttons and check boxes (ones that
really display a check mark). Not only do they have their 3-D "chisled
steel" look, but apps with them look really professional. Have you, or can
you, or will you be including anything like that soon in VBTools 2.0?
Along with your 3-D boxes and buttons, these two additional controls would
allow us to create even better looking apps in VB!
/Tom
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Tom,
Thanks for the suggestion. We have a copy of the same product and we have
definite plans for "borrowing" some of their ideas.
Mark