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README.TXT: Evaluation Version
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MarshallSoft GPS Component for Visual Basic (MGC4VB)
June 16, 2011.
Version 2.2

=== Software Evaluation ===

This software may be freely distributed provided that no files 
are modified. There are no functional limitations. MGC4VB may 
be purchased for $115 (USD) for electronic (email) delivery, or 
$195 (USD) with source code [Ansi C] for the DLL. Registration
includes one year of free updates and technical support. The 
evaluation version can be used tested for 30 days.

See http://www.marshallsoft.com/order.htm to purchase.

=== Description ===

The MarshallSoft GPS Component (MGC) for Visual Basic
is a Windows DLL (Win32 and Win64) that allows any Visual Basic 
program to receive and decode standard NMEA 183 sentences from a 
GPS receiver connected to the RS232 serial port. MGC4VB works
with 32-bit Microsoft Visual Basic and with Microsoft 
VB.NET and Visual Studio (32-bit and 64-bit). MGC4VB also
works with Visual Basic for Applications (Microsoft Office,
Access, Excel, etc) as well as with Power Builder.

MGC4VB can be used with  Windows XP, Windows Server 2003-2008, NT4,
Windows 2000, Win95/98, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit).

MarshallSoft Computing also has a version of MGC for C/C++ (MGC4C) and 
plan to release a Delphi version of MGC.  All versions of MGC use 
the same DLLs (MGC32.DLL and MGC64.DLL). 

=== Installation ===

Run the installation program SETUP.EXE which will
install all MGC4VB files, including copying MGC32.DLL 
and MGC64.DLL to the Windows directory, C:\WINDOWS for Windows 
95/98/Me/XP/Vista/Win 7 or C:\WINNT for Windows NT/2000.
Note that no DLL registration is required. 

=== Documentation ===

Documentation will be found in the DOCS directory
after running the SETUP installation program.

For more information, refer to the following manuals:

(1) MGC4VB Programmer's Manual

  Covers Visual Basic language issues such as compilers,
  compiling, and example programs.

  See MGC_4VB.PDF

(2) MGC4VB User's Manual

  Covers GPS basics, theory of operation, application
  notes, ordering, and licensing.

  See MGC_USR.PDF

(3) MGC4VB Reference Manual

  Lists details for each function in the library.

  See MGC_REF.PDF

Also refer to:

(1) EULA.TXT    : End User License Agreement.
(2) RELEASE.TXT : If upgrading from earlier version.
(3) INVOICE.TXT : Order form and invoice.

Online documentation and the latest version can be
found on the MGC4VB product page at

    http://www.marshallsoft.com/mgc4vb.htm
    
=== Example Programs ===

All example code is found in the APPS directory.

=== Quick Start ===

(1) Unzip MGC4VB22.ZIP into an empty directory.
(2) Run SETUP.
(3) Refer to the Programmer's Manual (MGC_4VB)
    for compiler information, then compile and run
    MGCVER to test your installation.

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