Usage Notes

The program is pretty straight-forward in operation, although parts of the
user interface are quite ugly, I admit.  This was a quick project thrown
together in a day or so, so it's only now starting to come up to the
standards of UI design that I typically hold myself to.

Soon I hope to add features to add utilities (see that tab!) to the
program, and possibly even a software design module in the advanced tab
so you can get programs into your deck here, as easily as you can design
the decks themselves.

The decks are saved in the deckbuilder.mdb access database, which is
unpassworded so you can poke around in it if you are so inclined.  The
master accessory list is stored there too.  I would advise you backup the
file before you make any changes to it, since the layout is currently
undocumented.  I plan to add features to support modifying this database
as well, to make it easier to add accessories, change their prices, etc.

If you have suggestions, find a bug, or just want information about
DeckBuilder, email all@biosys.net.  I try and read my email several times
a day, but don't always manage to do so.

Version History

1.1.0.25 -
  Fixed deck saving.  Brain fart on my part, forgot to quote the strings in new
    SQL statements.
  Updated DB to Access 2000 format.
  Preliminary utility tables in the DB; probably nothing like what I'll end up with.

1.1.0.24 -
  Replaced all Korbitech (ODBCExpress) DB code with built-in Delphi ADO support.
  Replaced all Korbitech (ODBCExpress) Grids with TMS Software TAdvStringGrids.
  Updated and fixed Accessory price code.
  Set Splash Screen to 1.5 seconds.
  Added temporary message to "Help" button.
  Replaced messy versioning code with standard code from my unit library.
  Changed look of tab control to actual tabs from flat buttons.
  Added alternating colors to grid lines.
  Other miscellaneous changes.

1.1.0.17 -
 First Released Version