PD Version Notes and
Command Line Utility
Work Smarter with the PD Version Notes and Command Line Utility!
The PD Version Notes and Command Line Utility (PDCL) is really two
programs in one -- a version work log and a command line utility for
changing elements of the clarion environment. It can be used with Clarion 2
and later versions. With this, you can work faster and smarter:
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You record what you've done, when you did
it, and in what version. If support or maintenance questions arise,
you can quickly research exactly when something was done using the simple
text file created.
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You can modify your Clarion working
environment to work smarter by using PDCL’s editor interface or direct
commands. For example
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Class Library Sets.
In Multi
DLL project that uses a limited set of class library files, you can copy
the files to a separate directory and start Clarion from a short cut
forcing libraries to be loaded from that directory. This eliminates
unused class files from your application. It also allows you to modify
files without changing the originals or having them replaced by a new
install.
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Clarion Menu.
If you want to
add a favorite tool to the Clarion menu, it can be done quickly from the
Windows Run dialog using the EDIT parameter. Menu items you add can run
built-in Clarion Applets, a program you identify, or programs associated
with specific file extensions.
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File Dialogs.
You can easily
add and move file masks in the Clarion open file dialog and specify
associated programs. If you have a project that works with templates or
a specific set of source files, you can set up and position file type
mask for these. You can also run programs like MS Word or your favorite
help file editor.
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Dialog Order.
You can easily
change the order of items on the accessories menu so that those that you
use more frequently are at the top.
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Fix Inoperable Items.
If
important accessory items have become inoperable because menu capacity
has been exceeded, they can easily be moved up.
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Translate the
Environment.
If you want to translate items in the Clarion environment or in the PDCL
utility itself, you can do this in the PDCL Edit window.
 Version and Work Log
Add it to Programs to Execute at the end of your project file and use this simple
program to keep of log of changes with each compile by entering a note on the popup
screen. This text log file will contain date/time-stamped notes and a version equate
that you can use in your application. The utility can also increment the version number or
build number - just follow the prompts on the screen. Including the file in your
application adds a version equate. Note that this screen opens only when there are
no command line parameters.
Change ABC Include File Directory
If you're tired of waiting for ABC include files to load or are having your resources
consumed by unnecessary classes, you use the LIBSRC command line to look to a alternative
ABC include file directory limited to those files you need. Simple create an
icon with the right command line and click it to start Clarion. The location will be
set automatically.
 Command
Line Options
Use PD Commandline to add your favorate utilities and help files to your clarion
environment. It may be run from an icon, the DOS prompt, the Windows Run dialog, or
from a program such as Wise InstallBuilder. Current options include the following:
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No Command - Display version notes window.
Typically called from Accessories menu, this uses the current working
directory.
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Version Parameter defaults to 6. Options: are
2, 4, 5, 55 or 6]
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EDIT [Version - Defaults to Version=6] - Allows
you to edit and translate Clarion
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User Menus
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File Types
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Open Dialog
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Pick Dialog
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Setup Menu
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PDCL Translations
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ENV EnvironmentVariable EnvironmnetValue- sets
the value of the passed environment variable.
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INCLUDE TplFile TpwFileToInclude [Version] –
Allows you to add an include file to a template file.
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ABCPATH Path [Version] This will change ABC
include file source directory and run clarion. Great for running Clarion
project using a selected set of class libraries from a shortcut.
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RED - Section Entry Path [Version] Adds path to
[Section] and Entry in Clarion Redirection File
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REG TemplateToRegister [Template2] [Template3]
etc. [Version] – Note multiple templates may be registered from one
command.
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RUN Command Line [Parm1] [Parm2] etc. – Run
shellexec using the commandline and parameters.
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