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<a name="dlg_about"></a>About Dialogue Box
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<p>
This dialogue box provides various pieces of information about
<em>CodeSnip</em> and the <em>Code Snippets Database</em>. It is accessed
from the <em>Help | About</em> menu option.
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The program's version number is displayed in the heading of the dialogue
box.
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If <em>CodeSnip</em> is unregistered then a <em>Register CodeSnip</em>
button will be displayed at the bottom left of the dialogue box. Clicking
this button displays the <a href="dlg_register.htm">Registration
Wizard</a> that can be used to register the program.
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In addition the dialogue has three tabs, each of which is described below.
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<h2>
About The Program
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This tab shows:
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The program's copyright and licensing information.
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Credits and Attributions.
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If the program has been registered.
</li>
</ul>
<h2>
About The Database
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This tab shows:
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Where to find the <em>Code Snippets Database</em> online.
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A source code disclaimer.
</li>
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A list of contributors to the database along with a list of testers.
</li>
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<h2>
Paths
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This tab gives information about various directories used by
<em>CodeSnip</em>. They are:
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<em>Install Directory</em> – the directory where <em>CodeSnip</em>
is installed or, more accurately, the directory from which the current
instance of the program was executed.
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<li>
<em>Main Database Directory</em> – the directory containing a
local copy of the DelphiDabbler Code Snippets Database database. This
directory may be empty if the user has not downloaded the database.
</li>
<li>
<em>User Database Directory</em> – the directory containing the
current user's database. This directory may be empty if the user has not
created any user defined snippets.
</li>
</ul>
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The full path of any directory may be shortened if there is not enough
room to display it all. In this case a pop-up window will display the path
in full if the mouse cursor is hovered over the text.
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Clicking the button to the right of each directory will open that
directory in Windows Explorer. If the directory does not exist then the
button will be disabled.
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