dBMaint v3.2                             Released 17 Mar 1998
Copyright (c) 1994-1998 Chisel Software. All Rights Reserved.

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This README includes the following information:

    *    Product Information
    *    Vendor Information
    *    Installation
    *    Shareware Questions
    *    Reporting Enhancements/Bugs
    *    License and Legal Information


PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Product:              dBMaint
Version:              3.2
                      Organises your Jet Database tables and queries
Description:          Database repair, compact and convert utility.
                      (see below for longer descriptions)
Version Date:         17-Mar-1998
Distribution:         Freeware, freely distributable by all channels
                      (see licence below for details)
Reason for version:   Initial release of new program.
Category:             Database application; database managers
Keywords:             Backup Repair Compact Convert Database SQL Access
                      Jet DAO ODBC Utility Freeware Shareware Visual Basic
Registration Fee:     $0.00 Freeware
Author:               Chisel Software
                      27 Kalyra Road
                      Belair, SA  5052
                      AUSTRALIA
                      sales@chiselsoftware.com
                      fax +61 8 8370 2470


VENDOR INFORMATION
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The following information is for Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors
who wish to distribute the dBMaint package, including an extract from
the license agreement and suggested program descriptions and keywords.

Distribution

The following paragraph is an extract from the license agreement regarding
the distribution of the Shareware version of dBMaint:

   Provided that you verify that you are distributing the Freeware Version
   in its original archive file, you are hereby licenced to make as many
   copies of the Freeware version of this software and documentation as
   you wish; give exact copies of the original Freeware version to anyone;
   and distribute the Freeware version of the software and documentation
   in its unmodified form via electronic means.


Suggested One Line Program Description:

Database utility to backup, repair, compact and convert any Microsoft 
Jet Database.


Suggested Keywords:

Backup Repair Compact Convert Database SQL Microsoft Access Jet DAO ODBC 
Utility Freeware Shareware Visual Basic


Suggested Brief Program Description:

dbMaint by Chisel Software is a convenient utility for both the end user 
who wishes to maintain their Microsoft Jet databases, as well as for the 
developer who would like to add a number of database maintenance functions 
to their own applications.
You can either run dbMaint in Interactive Mode or in Command Line Mode 
which makes it ideal for batch processing your database maintenance tasks.

dBMaint provide the following functions:
Backup Database   Makes a copy of a Microsoft Jet database.
Repair Database   Repairs a corrupted Microsoft Jet database.
Compact Database  Compacts a Jet database (should be done regularly).
Convert Database  Converts a Jet database (Access 1.0 to Access95).

Best of all it is free!


INSTALLATION
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The installation file has command line options that can be used to install
dBMaint manually. This is useful for a number of reasons. For example
installing to a network version of Windows can cause problems if the user
does not have write privileges to some of the Windows directories. Using
Manual Mode installation allows you to nominate alternative directories.

The following installation modes are available:

Test Mode
When you run the installation executable with the /T command line option,
the installation script will be tested.  Although the installation will
look the same, no changes to your system will be made.  No files will be
copied and no INI or Program Manager changes will be made.  This mode is
useful when testing an installation script before it is distributed.

Manual Mode
The /M option runs the installation in manual mode.  You will be prompted
for the locations of your Windows, System, and Temp directories.  You can
specify any directories, if they do not exist they will be created.  Any
changes to INI files will be saved into the Windows directory you specify.
With this option you can have the installation run without installing any
files into your real Windows and System directory.  You can then manually
copy the files to their proper destination.

Extract Mode
The /X command line option allows you to extract single files from the
installation executable.  The files that are contained in the installation
executable will be listed along with the file dates and sizes.  You can
then select a file and choose the directory to place the file into.  If you
follow the /X option with a pathname, all of the files in the installation
executable will be placed into that directory.
If the directory does not exist, it will be created.  The /Z command line
option acts exactly like to /X option except Windows will be exited after
the files are extracted.  This can be useful for BBS operators that want to
perform virus scanning on all of the files in the installation executable.

Silent Mode
The /S command line option must be placed at the beginning of the command
line. This option can be used to create a silent installation, no
background or progress dialogs are displayed during the installation when
this option is specified. Normally this option is followed by the pathname
of an INI file that contains all of the answers to the normal prompts
displayed during the installation. Your installation script can use these
values instead of prompting the user (using the Read INI Value script
item). This option can be useful for network administrators that wish to
install software remotely over a network.

For example to install dBMaint in manual mode, if using:

Windows 95/NT
  select Run on the Start Button and enter: DBM32_32.EXE /M

Windows 3.1x
  select Run from the File menu of File Manager and enter: DBM32_16.EXE /M


SHAREWARE QUESTONS
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If you have a technical question about dBMaint, check the online help and
user manual.  If your question is still unanswered, try our web site FAQ
section at http://chiselsoftware.com/faq/index.html or email support at
support@chiselsoftware.com 


REPORTING ENHANCEMENTS/BUGS
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From time to time, everyone comes up with an idea for something they'd like
their software to do differently. This is true of all applications, no less
dBMaint. If you come across an idea that you think might make a nice
enhancement to dBMaint, your input is always welcome.
If you experience something you think might be a bug in dBMaint, please
report it to us. Describe what you did, what happened, what version of
dBMaint you have, any error messages dBMaint gave, what kind of computer
you have, which operating system you're using, and anything else you think
might be relevant.

Bugs and enhancements can be sent to feedback@chiselsoftware.com, or 
alternatively, you can fill out our on-line form at 
http://chiselsoftware.com/feedback.html . You will receive an automated
response indicating that your report has been received and forwarded to 
our technical staff. Unless additional information is needed, you will not
receive a direct response.


LICENSE AND LEGAL INFORMATION
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LICENCE TO USE
The freeware version from Chisel Software does not require any payment or 
registration, and is free to use for personal non-commercial use only.

LICENCE TO REDISTRIBUTE
Provided that you verify that you are distributing the Freeware Version of 
this software (select About from the dBMaint Help menu to check) in its
original archive file, you are hereby licenced to make as many copies of
this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the
original Freeware version to anyone; and distribute the Freeware version
of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic
means.  There is no charge for any of the above.

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for
any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or
documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) or by other
than electronic means without Chisel Software's prior written permission.

NO ADDITIONAL LICENCES
All rights to the dBMaint software and documentation not expressly granted
under this Agreement are reserved to Chisel Software.  You may not
translate, decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer the dBMaint software
or documentation.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND
WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

Because of the various hardware and software environments into which
dBMaint may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is
offered. Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be
thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user
must assume the entire risk of using the program.

In no event will Chisel Software, be liable for incidental, consequential,
indirect or other damages including, without limitation, any lost profits
or lost savings arising from the use of, or inability to use the software
even if Chisel Software has been advised of the possibility of such
damages, or for any claim by any other party. ANY LIABILITY OF CHISEL
SOFTWARE WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF
ANY REGISTRATION FEE.
