This directory contains the shareware version of the SDL Component Suite 7.0 for
Delphi 3. 
The shareware version is fully functional with two exceptions: 
(1) the hints of the controls are set automatically to reflect the shareware status
(2) the shareware version pops up a nag screen in irregular intervals (approx. 20 minutes)


As of September 2002 the SDL Component Suite is comprised of the following units 
(summing up to a total of approx. 90000 lines of code):

     CData     some fundamental chemistry related routines
     CForm     molecular formulas
     ChemGrph  a component for displaying chemical structures
     ColSel    a color select box for selecting system colors
     CStruct   a unit for handling chemical structure
     DirTree   a directory outline component (deprecated)
     DStruct   FIFO buffers, bit arrays, RL encoder
     FileSys   a collection of system and file related routines
     Fourier   a fast Fourier transform (FFT) component
     GradFl    a gradient fill component
     GeoMap    a unit to display geographic maps
     Kohonen   a component to simulate a Kohonen map
     Math1     a collection of basic math/statistics routines
     Math2     a collection of advanced math/statistics routines
     Matrix    for manipulating matrices
     Meter     a good old index meter component
     NTabEd    numerical table editor
     NumLab    a numeric label component
     NumIO     fail-safe input of formatted numbers
     Plot3D    a component to display color-coded 3D surfaces
     PolChart  a component to display polar diagrams
     RChart    the award winning scientific/engineering chart component
     RepList   a component for displaying reports
     Rot3D     a component to display 3D data and rotate them on-screen
     SDLBase   a collection of common declaration used by the other units
     Statis    statistical functions, normal, t-, F-, and chi-square distribution
     Streams   a collection of routines for handling streams
     StringL   string processing and regular expression search
     UnivConst a collection of universal constants (math, physics, chemistry, astronomy)
     Vector    handling of vectors

A more detailed description of the components, as well as application examples
and further pricing information can be found at our Web site:

     http://www.lohninger.com/

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    SDL - Software Development Lohninger
    Vienna, Austria, Europe
    helpdesk@lohninger.com
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The SDL Component Suite is marketed by ipodion, Vienna, Austria. Registered
versions can be ordered either online at

    http://www.lohninger.com/onlineshop/

or by sending a printed order (please specify compiler) to

    ipodion Handelsges.m.b.H.
    Rotensterngasse 20/3
    A-1020 Vienna
    Austria, Europe
    office@ipodion.com

or you can use the SDL order fax:

    Fax  +43-2233-541945



The SDL Component Suite for Delphi and C++Builder is available for
Delphi 3 to 7, and for C++Builder 3 to 6 and in three versions:

   SDL Component Suite / Standard Edition .............. Euro  66.00
     contains all available components for a
     particular compiler without sources and
     free updates within a 60-day period.

   SDL Component Suite / Standard Plus Edition ......... Euro  99.00
     contains all available components for a
     particular compiler without sources but
     including unlimited updates.

   SDL Component Suite / Professional Edition .......... Euro 399.00
     contains all available components including
     the native Delphi sources, unlimited updates
     a subscription to all future components, and
     free access to our email hotline.

For information on site licenses please visit our Web site.

Registered customers receive a user-id and a password to obtain updates from 
our update server whenever they need one. Please have a look at our Web site 
for further details. 

For technical questions, please visit the SDL Forum:

     http://forum.sdlsuite.com/

or contact our helpdesk at "helpdesk@lohninger.com".

Questions concerning marketing and purchase should be sent to office@ipodion.com



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The author of the SDL Component Suite (H. Lohninger) makes no warranty of any
kind, expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranties of
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. The author does not
assume any liability for the use of the Component Suite beyond the original
purchase price of this software.

In no event will the author be liable to you for any additional damages,
including any lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this software and its
accompanying documentation, even if the author has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
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