DLSuperC Program Overview for 32 bit and 16 bit Versions DLSuperC is an different but exceptional compare program. It features speed, accuracy (doesn't get lost) and versatility. It handles file sizes greater than 64K even in the 16 bit Window's 3.x version. Importantly, DLSuperC allows a user to "filter out" or ignore changes that are temporarily considered as unimportant (e.g., programming language comments, reformatted lines and text upper/lower case changes). It, also, detects lines that have moved out of sequence. Need a validation program that detects changes to vital programs coders fail to flag as changed? Track changes between versions? Document changes for change boards review? Become the backbone for a Delta change control system? DLSuperC produces reports that can display the file differences in several ways - small size (deltas, changes, control) reports or large complete listings. The program has been specially written for execution under Microsoft Windows and the program's capabilities are more fully detailed in the integrated DLSuperC Help (Overview) file. DLSuperC is modeled after the IBM main frame "Best of Breed" program "SuperC". It has been specifically developed to bring the original SuperC's unique change detection technology to the Windows environment. Variations of the IBM's "SuperC" program exists for MVS, VM, AS/400, and PC DOS operating systems. This author's Win3.x and Win95 versions expands the coverage to two additional systems. The last two versions of the compare program are completely new code based upon the published documents for the IBM program. The 16 bit version of DLSuperC is a combination of a Delphi 1.0 written front end user interface and a Borland 4.5 C++ compare engine. Both the 16 bit and 32 bit versions of DLSuperC have been developed to produce identical results. The 16 bit version can, also, runs in a Win 95 environment. There are 7 files packaged as part of the SupC16 (272KB) zip file. 1. DLSupC16.exe (Interactive Windows Delphi 1.0 Component) 2. CppSupc.exe (C++ Back end compare component - not directly invokable). 3. DLSuperC.hlp (Full WinHelp component) 4. DLSupC16.ini (Pre-initialized file - set to execute compare of 4. and 5.) 5. TestNew.txt (A text file example with edit changes from 5) 6. TestOld.txt (An old text file examples) 7. Readme.txt (You'r reading it) Please use DLSuperC and see if you are pleased with its results and agree that it is the best compare program you have ever used. This is the Shareware version of the DLSuperC compare program for then 16 bit Windows 3.1x environment. It is not meant to be free. It is submitted for your use for a trial period of 30 days. Thereafter, you should want to become a registered user. As a registered user you will be mailed your personally registered version (it will say registered to:) and the most updated version of the program. Registered users may also send in changes that they would want to see in future releases. You should also be notified when future updates are available. Updated shareware versions will also be available by downloading the program from my Personal Web Page : http://members.aol.com/superc02/index.html Any maintenance and future delivery enhancements will also be noted. If you have any problems running DLSuperC (registered or not), please feel free to send me a note or call at the number listed below. Some problems require failing files to be forwarded in addition to a description of a failure. I want to recreate user problems -- so be as helpful as you can. The Shareware price is $29.95 for each copy in use. Special site license pricing may be secured for commercial IS usage. Special variations of the compare program may, also, be negotiated by contacting the author (eg., special comment filters, full directory compares, delta generator, or direct invocation -- bypassing a menu). A 32 bit version (for Windows 95) is also, separately, available. Program Contact: Donald M. Ludlow 7829 Harbor Dr. Raleigh, NC 27615 superc02@mindspring.com (919) 846-7108 http://members.aol.com/SuperC02/index.html (For downloading and program description only)