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By special arrangement between Mix Software and PC Plus
magazine, this disk contains Mix Software's Ctrace source
debugger and split-screen editor.

By purchasing PC Plus magazine, you have purchased a
license to use the software on a single computer.
Please do not give copies to anyone else.
This software is copyrighted by Mix Software, Inc..

This disk includes everything you need to create and
debug C programs.

Files supplied:

      read.me      - this file
      edit.com     - Split screen text editor
      ctr.exe      - Ctrace debugger
      setup.edt    - Editor configuration file for IBM PC
      *.hlp        - Help files for editor
      ctr.cfg      - Configuration file for Ctrace

In addition to the programs supplied on this disk, the
complete Mix C Works package also contains:

   Compiler manual - a 434 page book
   Editor manual   - a 104 page book
   Ctrace manual   - a 108 page book
   Speedup.com     - increases program execution speed.
   Shrink.com      - A peephole optimizer that reduces program size.
   Convert.com     - Converts object libraries to ascii.
   Smallcom.ovy    - Alternative overlay file without floating point
                     and long arithmetic routines.
   stdlib.c        - Source to the standard library
   printf.c        - Source of printf
   scanf.c         - Source of scanf
   setedit.com     - Creates editor setup files.  Allows you to change
                     editor defaults and install macros.
   macro.txt       - Definitions of predefined editor macros
   cc.exe          - A much faster version of the C compiler
   examples        - Example programs on disk



>>> Graphics Library - #10.00

   A graphics library is available from Analytical Engines Ltd which
   allows shapes such as lines, boxes, frames, blocks, and circles to be
   drawn on the Amstrad or PC screen.   This library is supplied free
   with Mix C Works.

>>> Mix C Works and Graphics Library - #39.95


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OTHER MIX SOFTWARE PRODUCTS:
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>>> Power C Compiler - #24.95

   A high-performace C compiler that supports the new ANSI C standard.
   Programs compiled with Power C will execute much faster than with
   Mix C.  Power C is upward compatible with the Mix C compiler.  It
   works with the split screen editor and will compile from memory
   just like the Mix C compiler.  Power C includes:

      . A 663 page manual with tutorial on the C language
      . Creates .exe files
      . Unlimited code size
      . Mixed memory model with far and near pointers
      . Function prototypes
      . Library of over 420 functions
      . IEEE floating point math
      . 8087 support with auto-sensing of the 8087/80287
      . automatic register variables
      . Graphics for the CGA, EGA, VGA and Hercules adapters
      . Integrated make utility


>>> Power C Library Source - #10.00

   The source code for the Power C libraries.  Includues an assembler,
   library manager and the C and assembly language source for
   the standard Power C libraries.


>>> Power Ctrace Debugger - #19.95

   The Power Ctrace debugger includes all of the features of
   the Ctrace debugger plus...

      . Assembly window shows machine language instructions
        register values and stack contents
      . Break points can be set on machine instructions
      . Supports all Power C data types including far pointers,
        signed and unsigned long, signed & unsigned char
      . Supports graphics on a single monitor


>>> Power C BCD Business Math - #10.00

   The BCD Business Math library includes binary coded decimal
   floating point routines and financial functions for calculating
   the time value of money, depreciation, etc.  The IEEE floating
   point routines supplied with Power C are best suited for
   scientific calculations, whereas the BCD floating point routines
   are best suited for financial calculations.  The BCD routines
   eliminate inaccuracies caused by rounding.


>>> Power C Works Development Package - #59.95

   A complete C developers package including the Power C Compiler,
   Power Ctrace Debugger, Mix Editor, Power C Library Source, and
   Power C BCD Business Math,


>>> C/Database Toolchest - #24.95

   The C/Database Toolchest adds sophisticated file management
   functions to your Power C, Turbo C, Quick C or Microsoft C
   compiler.  It supports features that you'd expect to find
   only in products costing ten times as much.  Advanced features
   include variable length records, variable length keys,
   multiple keys per index and multiple indexes stored in a single
   file.  Your data files can contain an unlimited number of
   records and each record can be as large as 32k bytes.
   The C/Database Toolchest includes:

      . An advanced B+tree library for creating indexes
      . A high-level ISAM library for managing data
      . A complete database manager (with C source code included)
      . Utilities that convert to and from dBASE format.
      . A 365 page manual


>>> C/Database Library Source - #10.00

    The C source code for the ISAM and B+tree libraries of
    the C/Database Toolchest.  You need this source code if
    you wish to use memory models other than the medium
    memory model.


>>> C/Windows Toolchest - #24.95

   The C/Windows Toolchest is the ideal software package for developing
   professional quality video applications.  The C/Windows Toolchest
   works with Power C, Turbo C, QuickC, and Microsoft C.  With the
   C/Windows Toolchest, you can create windows for I/O, help windows for
   displaying sophisticated menus, and customized data entry forms using
   data entry fields.  The heart of the C/Windows Toolchest package is the
   a library containing more than 120 functions.  The library is described
   in an easy to understand manual of over 300 pages.  Many example programs
   are also included.

      . Window functions
         . A complete set of window operations is supplied
         . Windows can be larger than the display area & can scroll
         . Windows may overlap with no restrictions on operations
         . Each window has an independent cursor
         . Windows borders can be single line, double line, none, or
           user defined and can contain messages on the top, bottom
           and/or sides
         . Help windows can be displayed with a single function call.
      . Menu functions
         . Items can be added or removed from a menu dynamically
         . Menus scroll automatically when necessary
         . Items can be selected by cursor or hot key
         . Sub-menus can be displayed automatically
         . Each menu item can have a pop-up help window
         . Menu items can have lotus-style messages
      . Data Entry fields
         . Allows formatted data entry within a window
         . Fields can be added or removed at any time
         . Data can be entered in one field at a time or by groups
         . Automatic range validation on each keystroke
         . User-defined field validation
         . Each field can have its own pop-up help window


>>> C/Utilities Toolchest - #24.95

   The C/Utilities Toolchest contains a large selection of
   sophisticated utility programs.  The interface is modeled on
   the programs available with UNIX* operating systems.  The shell
   program provides a powerful programmable user interface.  Each
   utility program can be used independently.  When they are
   used in combination very complex operations can be performed
   easily.  The following programs are included:

      . Shell and login support
          sh        login     news      passwd    logdir

      . File utilities
          basename  cat       chmod     cp        cpio
          df        dirname   du        findre    head
          ls        more      mv        mvdir     pwd
          rm        split     tail      tee       touch
          udate     ufind

      . Text utilities
          comm      diff      diffupdt  expr      getopt
          grep      od        pr        sed       sum
          test      tr        wc        uniq


The complete Mix C Works, the Power C compiler, and other Mix Software
products are available directly from:

            Analytical Engines Ltd.
            P.O. Box 35
            Eastleigh, Hampshire SO5 5WU
            England
            (0703) 262099


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