

OverView 1.43  13-Jun-87

The files in this archive (OV143B.ARC) make up the complete
source code for OverView version 1.43.  Refer to the software
license in the OV.DOC file for restrictions on the use and
distribution of this source code.  In addition to this archive
file, you should also have received the OV143A.ARC file which
contains the OverView documentation/program/help/configuration
files in a ready-to-run format.  If you give this program to
others, or upload it to BBS systems, THANK YOU, and please
remember to pass on both archive files.

OverView is written in a combination of Microsoft C version 4.0
and Microsoft MASM.  It is compiled as a small model program.  If
you have a different C compiler, it shouldn't be too difficult to
convert the source code to another compiler.  However, I do make
use of the Microsoft FAR keyword in quite a few places - if your
compiler doesn't support that keyword (or something like it) the
conversion will be more difficult.

The makefile included with this version of OverView is now
compatible with the Microsoft MAKE program.  The version 1.02
makefile was not compatible.

In addition to the OverView source files, the source for the
CVTHLP program is also included.  CVTHLP converts an ascii text
help file to the format required by OverView.  The file OVHLP.TXT
is the current OverView help file in a format acceptable to
CVTHLP.  You can edit the OVHLP.TXT file (the format should be
obvious) and then create a new OV.HLP file by entering the
command:

   CVTHLP OVHLP.TXT OV.HLP

The file GETOPT.C requires special mention.  This is a public
domain version of a routine downloaded from the USENET network a
few years ago.  I believe this is the only file I did not write
from scratch.  GETOPT.C is used only by CVTHLP.C.

Please feel free to write with any comments, friendly criticisms,
problem reports, and improvement ideas you might have about the
product.  I hope that you find this program of use.  Thank you.


Jim Mathews,  13-Jun-87

Blue Sky Software
172 Manor Drive
Absecon, NJ  08201