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Conference bulova::decw_jan-89_to_nov-90

Title:DECWINDOWS 26-JAN-89 to 29-NOV-90
Notice:See 1639.0 for VMS V5.3 kit; 2043.0 for 5.4 IFT kit
Moderator:STAR::VATNE
Created:Mon Oct 30 1989
Last Modified:Mon Dec 31 1990
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3726
Total number of notes:19516

1805.0. "Need DECW V2.0 Documentation" by INFACT::DATZMAN (Indianapolis Field Applications Center) Tue Nov 28 1989 16:05

    Can anyone tell me where I can find the Version 2 documentation for
    DECwindows V2.0?  I only saw the XLIB reference manual and some
    installation stuff in the directories where the kits are kept.
    
    I am specifically interested in the Application Programmer's
    Guide, Toolkit Reference Manual, and UIL.  Any help is
    much appreciated.
    
    Dick
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1805.1Transport I/F documentation pleaseSPYDER::BULLARDSeize the day !!Wed Nov 29 1989 03:507
    I am also interested in Decwindows version 2 documentation locations.
    I would like to know in which manual documents the programming
    interface between the Decwindows common transport module and  the
    transport specific module.
    
    regards mark
     
1805.2Any format will doINFACT::DATZMANIndianapolis Field Applications CenterThu Nov 30 1989 19:463
    How about DECW V2.0 Documentation....any format please
    
    Dick
1805.3The documentation situation is strangeSDSVAX::SWEENEYThe Finite VoyageMon Dec 04 1989 18:2213
    The situation with respect to the programmers' technical documentation
    for the updated components of VMS 5.3 (w/ DECwindows V2) is strange.
    
    I am one of those local distribution sites, and I get little messages when
    the stuff is ready.
    
    NEW_FEATURES, RELEASE_NOTES, and UPGRADE_INSTALL are the files that the
    distribution sites have... And they say that VMS 5.3 has gone to SSB
    already.
    
    I'm guessing a bit here, but I think the Xlib, XUI toolkit, and UIL
    has changed to the extent they need whole new manuals.  Likewise, I
    think the Transport manual is going to ship with VMS 5.3 
1805.4Time frame?INFACT::DATZMANIndianapolis Field Applications CenterMon Dec 04 1989 20:253
    OK.  Does anyone know when it might be ready?
    
    Dick
1805.5Location of DECwindows V2 DocumentationSTAR::WURMThu Dec 14 1989 10:2657
          VMS V5.3 documentation (including DECwindows documentation)
          is now available on BULOVA::SYS$KITS:[VMS053] and should be
          available on the distribution sites listed in Note 1639. Please use
          the distribution site nearest to you. If the documents are not
          yet available on your local site, ask the contact person to copy 
          them 

          The hardcopy documents are new or revised for V2 of DECwindows.
          With the exception of the CDA Manual, the programming books
          were not reprinted for V2 of DECwindows. The Programming 
          Supplement describes all V2 functionality for the
          Toolkit Routines, UIL, Guide to Application Programming, 
          Xlib Ref, Xlib Programming Guides, and Device Driver manuals. 
          
          The programming books have been revised for online. Thus, 
          to learn about new V2 functionality, you can use either the 
          online books or the hardcopy Programming Supplement.
                       
          The following postscript files are available:

             3100_OP_GUIDE.PS
             CDA_MANUAL.PS
             DECW_TRANSPORT_MANUAL.PS
             DECW_USERS_GUIDE.PS
             DESKTOP_APPS.PS
             PROGRAMMING_SUPPLEMENT.PS 
             SCSI_SUPPORT.PS
             SYS_SERVICES_REF.PS

          The following .ln03 files are available:

             DECW_TRANSPORT_MANUAL.LN03
             DESKTOP_APPS.LN03
             PROGRAMMING_SUPPLEMENT.LN03

          The following .decw$book files are available:

             3100_OP_GUIDE.DECW$BOOK
             APP_PROG_GD.DECW$BOOK
             CDA_MANUAL_FINAL.DECW$BOOK
             DCL_DICT_V53.DECW$BOOK
             DECW_DEVICE_DRIVER_MAN.DECW$BOOK
             DECW_TRANSPORT_MANUAL.DECW$BOOK
             DECW_USERS_GUIDE.DECW$BOOK
             DESKTOP_APPS_GD.DECW$BOOK
             PROGRAMMING_SUPPLEMENT.DECW$BOOK
             SCSI_SUPPORT.DECW$BOOK
             SYSTEM_SERVICES_REF.DECW$BOOK
             TOOLKIT_ROUTINES_REF.DECW$BOOK
             UIL_REF_MAN.DECW$BOOK
             XLIB_PROG_GD_C.DECW$BOOK
             XLIB_PROG_GD_VAX.DECW$BOOK
             XLIB_ROUTINES_REF.DECW$BOOK

          A LIBRARY.DECW$BOOKSHELF file containing all the online books
          produced for V5.3 is also available.
1805.6Can't read DECwindows Users GuideELUDE::GREMBOWICZWed Jan 03 1990 14:4214
    We installed VMS 5.3 and DECwindows V2 and copied the savesets and
    documentation from the directory on the node SQM.  However, we can't
    read the BOOKREADER version of the DECwindows Users Guide.  When
    we click on it, we get "End of file detected".  The file is only
    64 blocks.  
    
    I copied the book from the node ATSE, and that file is also only
    64 blocks.  
    
    Is this book available on any node?
    
    Helen
    
1805.7Copy the file from BANZAI""::DBM$DISK:[COFFLER.TEMPORARY.SCRATCH] ...JAC::COFFLERHave you hugged your dog today?Thu Jan 04 1990 10:5611
I have a copy of the file off of CD.

Copy the file from:

	BANZAI""::DBM$DISK:[COFFLER.TEMPORARY.SCRATCH]AA-MG18A-TE.DECW$BOOK

It't size: 2885 blocks.

The file will automatically be deleted in five days or so ...

	-- Jeff
1805.8I triedELUDE::GREMBOWICZFri Jan 05 1990 16:556
    
    Thanks Jeff, I tried to copy it, but I got an "insufficient privilege
    or file protection violation" message.
    
    Helen
    
1805.9The file *IS* there, and *IS* protected correctlySQLRUS::COFFLERHave you hugged your dog today?Tue Jan 09 1990 19:0114
    No, Helen, the problem must be on your end.  The directory is protected
    but the file is not.  Copy the file without any wildcards, and you WILL
    get it.
    
    I have reset the date so that the file will be deleted five days from
    today.  After that, the file is gone, and you'll have to get it from
    other channels (I have other work to do and thus can't serve as a
    distribution point for files that can be received from the SSB).
    
    Personally, I don't even understand why people want this particular
    file.  Why not order a CD with *ALL* DECwindows Doc, *ALL* VMS Doc, and
    a healthy number of layered product docs?  It's very inexpensive, is
    updated frequently, and is extremely easy.  Even the CD readers are
    cheap ...
1805.10protectedEPSYS::WILLIAMSConsider the sourceTue Feb 27 1990 16:203
    
    These directories seem to be protected now. Is there any place
    to get a copy for VMS 5.3 any more?
1805.11LESLIE::LESLIEUnicornWed Feb 28 1990 10:321
    Ahem....from the SDC?
1805.12and it't called SDC anymoreEPSDEV::WILLIAMSConsider the sourceThu Mar 01 1990 11:002
    It is simplier to get it over the net if possible. Not to mention
    faster.