
                 PowerBuilder ODBC Database Development and Deployment Kit

               (C) Copyright 1991-1994 Powersoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.
                                                      Version 4.0 Beta-IV

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  BEFORE INSTALLING THE ODBC DDDK

  1.  IMPORTANT: If Microsoft Windows is installed in a write-protected network 
       directory, a person with write privileges to the Windows directory must install 
       this product.

  2.  Review the Product Release Notes, if any, for special instructions pertaining to
       the installation of this product.

  3.  Be sure that no Powersoft products or the Watcom SQL engine are running.

  4.  During installation you may not be prompted for every diskette in the set.
       Which diskettes you will be prompted for depends on the options you select.


  TO INSTALL THE ODBC DDDK

  1.  Insert the diskette labeled "Disk 1 of 3" into the floppy drive of your computer.

  2.  Run the SETUP program on the diskette.  You can do this in one of three ways.
       (This example uses Drive A, however, your floppy drive may be a different letter.)

           *  From the DOS prompt, type:  WIN A:\SETUP
           *  From Windows Program Manager, choose File/Run and type:  A:\SETUP
           *  From Windows File Manager, double-click on the SETUP.EXE file on Drive A.

  3.  Below is a brief description of what is installed when you make your selections:

           *  Powersoft ODBC Deployment Kit:  Files necessary for you to run your
               PowerBuilder executable files.  When you make this selection, the ODBC
               Interface files required to run your executables are also installed in the
               target directory.  Therefore, you do not need to install the Powersoft
               ODBC Interface selection when installing the ODBC Deployment Kit.
               *** DO NOT USE THIS SETUP OPTION SINCE IT HAS NOT YET BEEN 
                   FULLY TESTED, IT WILL BE COMPLETED IN SUBSEQUENT RELEASES **

          *  Open Database Connectivity Drivers:  Based on your selections, the
               appropriate vendor ODBC drivers are installed in your Windows system
               subdirectory (for example, c:\windows\system).

           *  Powersoft ODBC Interface:  Files necessary for you to connect to databases
               using ODBC drivers within the PowerBuilder environment.  You should
               always install ODBC Interface files in your PowerBuilder directory.

  4.  The installation procedure will prompt you:

           *  When the procedure needs the next diskette or more information, or when
               it requires a decision to change or replace files.  Respond to the prompts
               and select options as appropriate.  Your AUTOEXEC.BAT is not modified
               when installing the ODBC Interface.

           *  When the procedure finds existing Powersoft initialization (*.INI) files in
               the target directory or newer versions of ODBC drivers in your Windows
               system subdirectory, such as ODBC.DLL and ODBCINST.DLL.  If you are
               unsure as to how to proceed, we suggest that you consult your system
               administrator for direction.
     
           *  When the procedure is ready to update your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  You can
               choose to let the installation procedure change the existing file, create a
               new file for you, or proceed without making any file changes.  Your
               AUTOEXEC.BAT is not modified when installing only the ODBC Interface.

  5.  Exit to DOS and verify that the Powersoft ODBC DDDK directory is included
       in your DOS PATH command and that your PATH command does not exceed
       128 characters.  This will happen automatically if you let the installation
       procedure update your AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the previous step.  The DOS
       PATH is not modified when installing the ODBC Interface files because they
       should be installed in your existing PowerBuilder directory.

  6.  Re-boot your PC and start Windows.


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

  1.  Powersoft offers an electronic Bulletin Board Service to all users of Powersoft
       Enterprise Series products. This BBS enables you to download fixes, samples,
       documentation, the latest training course schedules, and PowerNotes (a series
       of technical writeups).  You can access the BBS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

           *  Powersoft BBS phone number:  (508) 287-1850
           *  Connect information:  8 DataBits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit, and
                                                  speeds of up to 14.4 KBPS are supported.

  2.  Powersoft FaxBack documents provide information in the form of tips,
       techniques, and other documentation sent to your fax machine.  You can use
       FaxBack 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

           *  Powersoft FaxBack phone number:  (508) 287-1600

  3.  If you are a CompuServe subscriber, you can use the Powersoft forum, which
       is dedicated to answering questions about products, services, and technical
       issues.  To access this forum on CompuServe, type:  GO POWERSOFT at
       any ! prompt.

  4.  For availability of additional ODBC drivers, check the Powersoft Bulletin Board
       Service or CompuServe.

  5.  Fee-based Technical Support programs are available in the form of a 900
       number, Pay-Per-Call, and Annual support agreements.  To receive ongoing
       Telephone Support, call (800) 395-3525 for information.


                                   (C) Copyright 1991-1993 Powersoft Corporation

  Powersoft Corporation ("Powersoft") claims copyright in this Program and
  documentation as an unpublished work, versions of which were first licensed on the
  date indicated in the foregoing notice.  Claim of copyright does not imply waiver of
  Powersoft's other rights.  See Notice of Proprietary Rights.


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  This program and documentation are confidential trade secrets and the property of
  Powersoft.  Use, examination, reproduction, copying, disassembly, decompilation,
  transfer and/or disclosure to others are strictly prohibited except by express
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