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DSE Software Publishing is proud to announce the release of
ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL 2, the Software Development System
for Microsoft(R) QuickBASIC(R) 4.5 and BASIC PDS 7 Compilers.
ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL has features that are simply not
available in other software development systems.

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= ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL 2 - Features at a Glance =
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o Overlapping Virtual windows can be larger than the actual
screen with scrolling controlled by mouse or software.

o Windows can be moved, scrolled, re-sized, and hidden via Mouse
or software control. No update flash or flicker.

o Create "Dialog boxes" and multiple "Data Entry Screens" with
data validation. Automatically places data in user defined
variables.

o Full mouse support can be added with a single command.

o Customizable "popup" and "pulldown" menus, lists, directories,
calculator, calendar, and more.

o "Event-Driven" architecture relieves program from managing the
user interface and emulates a multi-tasking interface.

o Windows, menus, and input forms can be saved and loaded from
compressed disk files. Saves valuable RAM space.

o Add 100% "context sensitive" help screens with a single
command.

o Supports 25, 43, and 50 line, 40 and 80 column text modes. MDA
thru VGA.

o Define custom "key event handlers" without ON KEY overhead.

o Fast and efficient low-level file/directory access functions.

o Includes "ProDesigner" package for fast development of screens,
menus, and forms.

o Improved and expanded disk-based documentation. Lot's of
source code and tutorials.

o There's more, read on.


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ADVANCED VIRTUAL WINDOW MANAGER

ProWindows(tm) Virtual Window Manager intuitively handles
window management. Windows can be created, selected, moved,
overlapped, and hidden without annoying screen flicker or
flash. Windows can even be larger than the physical
dimensions of the display. In fact, you can have up to 16K
per window. Both stack and handle based windows are
supported.

Our Window Manager gives you efficient memory usage. All
window data is quickly compressed to as little as 15% of its
original size. Combine that with our unique "Video Recycle"
mode, and ProWindows(tm) will return an additional 24K back
to BASIC. This means you can squeeze a few more features into
your program.

INSTANT "DIALOG BOXES" AND DATA ENTRY SCREENS

We have what we believe is the most sophisticated (but easy
to use) "Data Entry" system available. Forms can be created
"inline" or you can use ProDesigner (more about that later)
and incorporate forms with only 2 lines of code. Our Data
Manager allows you to painlessly edit data directly into user
defined data structures (aka TYPE). Since the manager
automatically handles cursor movement, data display,
validation, and conversion, user functions are typically 10%
the size of functions produced with other development
systems. ProWindows(tm) also supports multiple data entry
forms in separate windows.

INSTANT MOUSE SUPPORT

Fully integrated mouse support can be added to your
application with the call of a single function. No extra
coding is necessary. All window, menu, and form functions
were created to use both keyboard and mouse control. If you
decide not to develop for a mouse, ProWindows(tm)
automatically strips out the unused mouse code. Nothing
could be easier.

A MENU FOR EVERY OCCASION

ProWindows(tm) supports all standard menu styles including,
"Popup", "Pulldown", and "List" style menus. We leave very
little to the imagination.

EVENT-DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE

All menus, windows and input forms are "Event-Driven". Event-
Driven systems eliminate the need to manage complex user
interfaces. User interfaces are now completely self-
maintaining and you only need to write the code that
processes a particular event. Now you can concentrate on
enhancing your software's capabilities, and spend less time
worrying about the interface mechanics.


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DISK BASED EVERYTHING

If memory space is a concern (isn't it always?), windows,
menus, and input forms can be saved to disk in our own highly
compressed format. Up to 1000 windows can be stored in a
single file. A single ProWindows(tm) API file will hold up to
64 menus, 64 forms, and 64 color configurations.

CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP

People have been raving about our PopHelp() function for
years and now you can experience it too. Help screens can be
in full color with up to 16K per screen. The help system is
not hard-wired into ProWindows(tm) so you can easily
substitute it with our HyperTechs HyperText Development

System.

FAST FILE FUNCTIONS

Most libraries have (what they call) fast file routines.
Our's are better. We have taken out all the "fluff" functions
and kept only what you need to handle fast disk i/o. Our
functions don't replace BASIC's file functions, we just make
them do magic.

ALL TEXT MODES SUPPORTED

We do them all. 25, 43, and 50 line, 40 and 80 column? No
problem, ProWindows(tm) even supports 18, 23, 24, and 35 line
modes.

"ON KEY" WHAT?

ProWindows(tm) permits you to define custom "Key Event
Handlers" without ON KEY overhead. You can define any key (up
to 128 keys) as a hot key.

AMAZING FUNCTIONS

ProWindows(tm) comes with many of your favorite functions.
You'll just love our popup Calculator. It's mouse or
keyboard controlled. Our popup Calendar, Directory, and Color
Editor are favorites too. Our dialog boxes are the life of
any program.

MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS

Whether it's keyboard, screen, memory, or disk management
functions, if you need it, ProWindows(tm) probably has it.

COMMUNICATE WITH RESIDENT TSR's

Our TSR functions allow you to communicate with TesSeRact
compatible TSR's. If you write TSR's in BASIC, add our code,
and your programs will be able to exchange data.


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ProDESIGNER, THE BEST FOR LAST

ProWindows(tm) comes standard with "ProDesigner", our
advanced software development system. ProDesigner is an
integrated program development system that permits fast
creation of screens, menus, forms, and color configurations.

Once designed, ProDesigner creates the necessary code
fragments to implement each function into your application.
ProDesigner's built-in "Library Generator" handles the
complexities of creating custom libraries so that you can
"create a library for every occasion".

NO ROYALTIES

The ProWindows(tm) license agreement allows you to create
executables royalty free.

WE HAVE ProWindows(tm) LITE TOO!

ProWindows(tm) LITE is our low cost alternative library.

LITE is built around the same Event-Driven architecture as
"PROFESSIONAL", but only includes functions relating to
windows, key event handlers, and mouse control functions.

If all you require is a super fast windowing system, then
LITE is just right for you.


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= ProWindows(tm) Technical Specifications =
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o System Requirements
- For IBM PC/XT/AT and compatible.
- MS-DOS/PC-DOS 2.10 or higher.
- Color or Monochrome monitor with adaptor.
- Hard Disk, or two floppies.
- 640K System RAM.

o Languages
- Microsoft* QuickBASIC* 4.5 and above,
or Microsoft BASIC Compiler 6.x,
or Microsoft BASIC PDS 7.x.

o Other
- World-wide online technical support through GEnie* network.
GE Mail: "DSE.SOFTWARE".
- ProWindows(tm) 1.xx applications may require modifications.
- Additional requirements may vary with language used.

o List Price
- ProWindows(tm) LITE 4: $25.00.
- ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL: $69.95 (SPECIAL OFFER: $49.95)
- No Royalties or run-time charges.
- For multiple copy purchases or licenses call DSE Marketing
Director at (707) 459-4358.

o Now Shipping

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(707) 459-4358
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