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TTOOLBAR97WITHMENUBAR2000 README NOTES
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This file contains last-minute information about TToolbar97withMenuBar2000 and additional information that enhances the usability of TToolbar97withMenuBar2000. We recommend you read this entire file before using TToolbar97withMenuBar2000.

Unless otherwise noted, all materials provided in this version of TToolbar97withMenuBar2000 are copyright (c) 1997-1999 by AnimatedMenus.com, Incorporated.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. 	WELCOME!
2.	WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
2.1.	Information Files
2.2.	Online Resources
3.	CONTACTING ANIMATEDMENUS.COM
3.1.	Installation Assistance and Developer Support
4.	WHAT'S NEW
4.1.	What's new in this version
5.	INSTALLATION
5.1.	Software Requirements
5.1.	Source Files Installation
5.2.	Compiled Libraries Installation
6.	GETTING STARTED
7.	DEMO APPLICATIONS
8.	DOCUMENTATION


1. WELCOME!
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Hello! Thank you for downloading TToolbar97withMenuBar2000 menu component suite for Borland Delphi and Borland C++Builder. This pack significantly expanded the potentialities of AnimatedMenus/2000 and Toolbar97. This component allow you to create a menu with really multimedia possibilities, which can enliven the interface of your application.

Hope you'll enjoy using this software.

Sincerely, Andrew Cher,
AnimatedMenus.com, Inc.


2. WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
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2.1. Information Files

This file, README.TXT, contains release notes for AnimatedMenus/2000. See LICENSE.TXT for information on licensing allowances and limitations for AnimatedMenus/2000 and other AnimatedMenus.com software bundled with it.


2.2. Online Resources

You can get information from any of these online
sources:

2.2.1. World Wide Web

Check AnimatedMenus.com 's Web site regularly. The AnimatedMenus/2000 Product Team will post white papers, competitive analyses, answers to frequently asked questions, sample  applications, updated software, and information about new and existing products. You may want to check these URLs in particular:

http://www.animatedmenus.com/
(Main AnimatedMenus.com Web site)      

http://www.animatedmenus.com/products/am2000/
(AnimatedMenus/2000 product information)

http://www.animatedmenus.com/support/
(AnimatedMenus.com Developer and User Network)

http://www.animatedmenus.com/support/docs/
(Online documentation for AnimatedMenus/2000)

http://www.animatedmenus.com/downloads/
(Updated Help, software, and other files)


2.3. AnimatedMenus.com NewsFlash

To subscribe to electronic newsletters, type your email in online form at:
http://www.animatedmenus.com/


3. CONTACTING ANIMATEDMENUS.COM
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3.1. Installation Assistance and Developer Support

AnimatedMenus.com offers a range of support services for AnimatedMenus/2000 (and other tools). For information, see the World Wide Web site for Delphi Developer Support at the URL:
http://www.animatedmenus.com/support/
or email us at:
Support@AnimatedMenus.com

To contact AnimatedMenus.com directly, use the following URL:
http://www.animatedmenus.com/writeus/
or email us at:
Info@AnimatedMenus.com


4. WHAT'S NEW
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4.1. What's new in this version

This is a first version of the software. It incorporates ability of AnimatedMenus/2000's TMenuBar2000 to seamless integration with underlying toolbar controls. By using of this control you can implement ability to resize TMenuBar2000 control when toolbar is floating, wrapping menus into several rows, and vertical menus. You need not to add a bit of code to your application, all functionality already incorporated into this software.

Look for other toolbar control layers for AnimatedMenus/2000 at http://www.animatedmenus.com/.


5. INSTALLATION
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5.1.	Software Requirements

To compile the software, you need:

* AnimatedMenus/2000 version 2.0 or later, available for free download from http://www.animatedmenus.com/downloads/

* Toolbar97 version 1.72 or later, available for free download from http://jordanr.dhs.org/

* Borland Delphi 3, 4, or 5 or Borland C++Builder 1, 3, or 4.


5.2.	Source Files Installation

Under Borland Delphi 2:

Beside the installation of already compiled files, you can also install the source files and compile them on your own.

1. In the Component menu select Install option.
2. Click Add button and select Toolbar97withMenuBar2000.pas.
3. Press OK.

Borland Delphi will automatically compile AnimatedMenus/2000 and install the palette of components.

Under Borland Delphi 3, 4, and 5:

Beside the installation of already compiled files, you can also install the source files and compile them on your own.

To install the software into pre-defined package:

1. Open project named tb97mnu2000dpk3.dpk (if you're using Delphi 3), tb97mnu2000dpk4.dpk (for Delphi 4), tb97mnu2000dpk5.dpk (Delphi 5).
2. Press Compile button.
3. Then press Install button.
4. Close the Package project window.

To install the software into already existing package

1. In the Component menu select Install option.
2. Specify file name and parameters for the existing package.
4. Click Browse button and select Toolbar97withMenuBar2000.pas.
5. Press OK.
6. Press Compile.
7. Close the Package project window.

If you encounter any problems during the installation of source files, please, remove all the compiled units, download new version from the Web-server, and try to install pre-compiled units. If it doesn't give any result, please, contact the AnimatedMenus.com Technical Support Service by using the following URL: http://www.animatedmenus.com/writeus/ or writing an email to: Support@AnimatedMenus.com.


5.3. Compiled Libraries Installation

Under Borland Delphi 2:

Because Borland Delphi 2 doesn't support independent software packages, we dismissed compiled library for Delphi 2.

Under Borland Delphi 3, 4, and 5:

Pre-compiled libraries for Delphi 3, 4, and 5 are delivered in the form of Delphi/Borland Package Libraries, Delphi Compiled Units and necessary resources. For proper installation of these units:

1. In the Component menu select Install Packages option.
2. Click Add button and select tb97mnu2000dpk3.dpl (for Delphi 3), tb97mnu2000dpk4.bpl (for Delphi 4),  tb97mnu2000dpk5 (for Delphi 5).
3. Press OK.

The Toolbar97withMenuBar2000 component will be added to your component palette automatically.


5. GETTING STARTED
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To start using the software:

1. Create a new application or open an existing one.
2. Create a new form or use existing.
3. Place TDock97 onto the form. Specify it position (for more information look for Toolbar97 documentaion)
4. Place TMainMenu2000 onto the form. Add some menu items (for more information look for AnimatedMenus/2000 documentation at http://www.animatedmenus.com/support/am2000/docs/).
5. Place Toolbar97withMenuBar2000 onto TDock97. Assign component's Menu property to TMainMenu2000. Assign form's Menu property to nil.
6. Compile and run the project.


7. DEMO APPLICATIONS
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At AnimatedMenus.com Web site at URL http://www.animatedmenus.com/downloads/ you can find useful samples of using Toolbar97withMenuBar2000. Please visit our site regularly for more information and more samples.


8. DOCUMENTATION
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You can use AnimatedMenus/2000 on-line documentation at AnimatedMenus.com Web site at http://www.animatedmenus.com/support/am2000/docs/.


9.	KNOWN PROBLEMS
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At the present time no problems functioning Toolbar97withMenuBar2000 are known.



We hope you'll enjoy using Toolbar97withMenuBar2000.
Thank you!

Sincerely, Andrew Cher,
AnimatedMenus.com, Inc.


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AnimatedMenus.com, AnimatedMenus/2000, ProfessionalLook, Resource Workshop 2000 and Delphi Scripting Host are trademarks of AnimatedMenus.com, Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and ActiveX and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
(c) 1997-1999 AnimatedMenus.com Incorporated. All rights reserved.

