c152-ci@laertes.berkeley.edu (Chris Meyer) (03/27/91)
Dear Macintosh C++ or Think C users: I am starting a software company called Berkeley Software Builders. The first product is a library of C++ classes for MPW on the Macintosh for controlling windows. I also have a beta version of a THINKC version. However, the Think C version is not compatible with the application framework provided with Think C. It IS implemented using the object- oriented extensions. The classes do not implement a full application framework. Instead, they control a specific window based on the messages passed from the application to the controlling classes (such as Update or Activate, etc.) For this reason, the class library is easily retrofittable into existing applications. The class library includes the framework for controlling the windows and a whole bunch of little gadgets that can be placed in windows such as buttons, check boxes, lists, edit fields (string, numeric with and w/o bounds checking, etc.), controls, pop-up menus, and a bunch of other items. Modal dialogs are quick and easy to implement using this library. I am looking for some people to buy a pre-release of the software. This includes the library (full source code included), a 180-page manual, and technical support. The software has been developed in a commercial product over the last few years. The MPW C++ version is ready for release and I am just going through a couple of "pre-releases" in order to iron out any last minute concerns. The Think C version is in a beta version which means that the software may change before the final release. If you are interested, please reply via network mail. Chris Meyer Berkeley Software Builders