GUI-Kit Product Information Sheet

Visual Systems Corporation
2512 Crosstown Blvd. N.E.
Ham Lake, MN   55304
800-247-2108
612-434-6382
Fax:612-434-6538


              Simplify GUI Application Development with GUI-Kit


What is GUI-Kit?
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GUI-Kit is a C and C++ cross-platform GUI development toolkit which
simplifies the development of GUI-based applications. GUI-Kit provides
an intuitive and elegant object-oriented programming environment that
you can use with C or C++. GUI-Kit supports 32-bit cross-platform GUI
development under Win32s, Windows NT, OS/2, and UNIX/Motif. The
toolkit aims to simplify the development and maintenance process --
you can be writing GUI applications within hours. Once your company's
staff has been trained, they can deploy applications on any supported
platform. Applications created with GUI-Kit have a professional
appearance and are developed in a fraction of the time it would
normally take. Because GUI-Kit applications are typically 75% smaller
their native API counterparts, they are easier to maintain and also
have fewer bugs.

GUI-Kit also allows rapid application development. Using GUI-Kit's
prototyping tool, a developer can create, modify, and test the visual
interface of the application without writing one line of C code.

DMAKE, a cross-platform MAKE utility, is included with
GUI-Kit. Although most makefiles are incompatible from one platform to
another, DMAKE lets you write one makefile that can be used with all
platforms and compilers supported by GUI-Kit. DMAKE greatly enhances
your productivity on any development project.

GUI-Kit's Benefits:
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+ Extremely short learning curve. You can write your first application
within a couple of hours.

+ No runtime fees or royalties for redistribution of applications
written with GUI-Kit.

+ FREE SUPPORT by our highly-qualified staff!

+ Code is 32-bit from the ground up. Rest assured that your
application will be a top-performer.

+ Includes DMAKE, a cross-platform MAKE utility. Write your makefiles
once and use them everywhere!

+ Includes over 3300 portable icons! Also lets you create your own
portable icons.

+ Works with C or C++. If you're not currently using C++, you can
reuse your GUI-Kit C code in C++ if you decide to switch later.

+ Straight-forward and intuitive programming. Once you grasp GUI-Kit's
elegant programming concept, using it is intuitive.

+ Complete printed Programmer's Guide and Reference manual - over 500
pages

+ Extensible. GUI-Kit lets you create new classes and/or sub-class
from existing ones.

+ Built-in support for sprite animation.

+ Easy-to-use and flexible layout (geometry) manager allows you to
create dynamic forms. A change to a form at runtime automatically
reorganizes the layout of the controls.

+ Under Windows 3.1 and Windows NT: supports Visual C++ (32-bit
edition), Microsoft C/C++ 8.0 (32-bit), and Borland C++ 4.0. Support
for additional compilers on the way!

+ Portable Resources. Resources can be an external file or embedded in
your application. If you use a resource file, you do not need to
recompile after a resource change. This allows you to modify the
user-interface on the fly without requiring a development system.

+ User-specific resources allow your users to customize fonts, colors,
etc. for one application or for any GUI-Kit application that they use.

+ Includes gkproto, a visual prototyping tool for rapid application
development. Prototype the user interface without writing one line of
C code.

Order GUI-Kit Today!
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You may purchase GUI-Kit for Win32s and Windows NT direct from us for
$249 through April 30, 1995 -- nearly 50% off the retail price of
$495! With GUI-Kit's 60-day unconditional money-back guarantee, you
can try it absolutely risk-free! Call us today at 1-800-247-2108.

About Visual Systems Corp.
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Founded in 1991, Visual Systems Corporation provides high-quality
development tools designed to simplify and enhance the development
process. Visual Systems also provides consulting and custom software
services for Windows, OS/2, and UNIX.

Development System Requirements:
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Requires 386 or better, 8+MB RAM, 2MB Hard Disk, VGA display. Also
requires Windows NT or Windows 3.1/Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with
Win32s installed, and a supported compiler.

Runtime System Requirements:
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Requires 386 or better, 4MB RAM minimum, 500K hard disk, and a VGA
display for best results.  Also requires Windows NT or Windows
3.1x/Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with Win32s installed.


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Price is US dollars. Does not include shipping and taxes where
applicable. Offer good for Win32s and Windows NT or OS/2 platforms
only. SRP $495. 60-day money-back guarantee excludes shipping and
handling.  Copyright 1994 Visual Systems Corporation. GUI-Kit is a
trademark of Visual Systems Corporation. Other trademarks are
properties of their respective owners. Rev. 941110
