PRODUCT  :  Borland C++                           NUMBER  :  1743
  VERSION  :  4.0
       OS  :  WIN
     DATE  :  December 20, 1993                        PAGE  :  1/2

    TITLE  :  Visual Solutions Pack Review Info




  Feature:  A comprehensive set of more than 25 custom
  controls.

  Benefit:   With the Borland Visual Solutions Pack, you
  can visually add extensive functionality to your
  windows applications with virtually no coding required.
  The controls represent a wide range of custom solutions
  that address real world problems and can be used with
  any development tool that supports VBX files, including
  Borland C++ 4.0, Microsoft Visual C++, and Microsoft
  Visual Basic.  From databases, spreadsheets, and word
  processors to communications, image editors, and 3-D
  charts, the Borland Visual Solutions Pack is the only
  product available that offers this breadth of
  functionality all in one box.

  Feature:  Database.

  Benefit:   Add sophisticated database base front ends
  that access dBASE and Paradox file formats.  Visually
  generate simple or master-detail forms, bind fields to
  database columns, and perform Query By  Form.  You
  simply drag and drop these controls onto a dialog box
  and set their properties.

  Feature:  Spreadsheet.

  Benefit:   Create a full-featured spreadsheet that can
  accept tabular input and display data in a 500X500
  grid.   The control supports a number of cell types,
  including pictures, and provides a powerful calculation
  engine that allows formulas to be entered into
  individual cells either by the application or the end-
  user.

  Feature:  Word Processor.

  Benefit:   Drop in a WYSIWYG word processor, complete
  with a formatting ruler to set margins, tabs, and
  spacing without any effort from the programmer.  The
  control supports a variety of fonts, sizes, and styles,
  such as Courier, Times Roman, bold, and italic.














  PRODUCT  :  Borland C++                           NUMBER  :  1743
  VERSION  :  4.0
       OS  :  WIN
     DATE  :  December 20, 1993                        PAGE  :  2/2

    TITLE  :  Visual Solutions Pack Review Info




  Feature:  Communications.

  Benefit:   Integrate serial communications, terminal
  emulation, and binary file transfers in your Windows
  applications in a matter of minutes.  Create powerful
  communications interfaces that support TTY and ANSI
  terminal emulations, as well as XModem file transfers.
  By setting as little as two properties, you can quickly
  connect to your favorite BBS.

  Feature:  Image Editor.

  Benefit:   Easily build professional graphics handling
  and image processing capabilities into your
  applications.  You can display and edit up to 24-bit
  images in a variety of file formats, making this
  control an essential tool for creating great-looking
  multimedia presentations.

  Feature:  3-D Charts.

  Benefit:   Add impressive charts to your applications
  with more than 30 styles of  2-D and 3-D charts,
  including area, line, bar, pie, and column.  Charts can
  be rotated and formatted with virtually every option
  imaginable.

  Feature:  Notebook Tabs.

  Benefit:   Organize your applications with notebook
  tabs.  It can be used whenever a selection is to be
  made between a number of windows such as in an address
  book.

  Feature:  Gadgets.

  Benefit:   Give your user-interfaces a professional
  look with a host of eye-catching gadgets such as
  animated buttons, gauges, sliders, spinners, marquees,
  clocks, alarms, and even dice and cards for the gaming
  enthusiasts.