Monday, January 26, 2009

3rd party Libraries [ on 7th August, 1996]

Here's a table of 3rd party libraries for CA-Clipper which I am aware of . If you have further information to shed on them, please e-mail me for updating purposes.

Table of 3rd Party Libraries



NameAuthor5.3/5.3a CompatibleCategoryWhere to Get ?Do I use it ?
SuperLibGarry PrefontaineYes - Version 3.6General with several useful meta-functionsemail Garry Prefontaine at 72020.3370@compuserve.comYes
FunckyDirk dLeskoYes - Version 2.5 is supposed to be compatible with CA-Clipper 5.3No meta-functions. Lots of fast low-level functionsYes
NanforClipper CommunityNot sureLots of useful functions, come with source codesPhil Barnett's OASIS FTP Site - See under Cool Clipper SitesYes
GrumpfishGreg LiefYes but not optimised for it.Good & useful libraryNo longer available commercially but you can try e-mailing greglief@teleport.comHaven't tried it.
FiveWinAntonio LinaresYes - Version 1.91 but best used with 5.2eClipper for Windows Library. Used to produce 16bit Windows apps. Best used with CA-Clipper 5.2eOmicron - See unde Cool Clipper SitesYes
Clip4WinJohn SkeltonYesOriginal Clipper for WindowsSAPCSI A PC Solutions I bought it but have yet to try it out !
DGEcan't rememberNot sure.Use for GUIDon't knowNot anymore.
Telepathycan't rememberNot sure.Communications libraryBought it from MicroBina Sdn Bhd, KLBought it but have not actually tried it out.
FrankieDon't knowLIto Dizon as per George W on 4th August, 1996Mousingemail at Lito Dizon
as per George W 		Haven't tried it.
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