Hello Lebeau-Software Subscribers,

Just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten you all.

I've been busy writing up a new version of my TMSAgent VCL component. Since
my last message regarding it, TMSAgent has since undergone a more-or-less
complete re-write internally. That is why it is taking so long to finally
release it. It is currently in a testing phase while I iron out the final
issues in its development. I've been getting several inqueries lately about
Builder 6 support. This new version will natively support v6 as well, yes.

Also needing finalizing is my new suite of balloon-related VCL components.
That will still most likely have to be released separately. I was
originally planning to release it at the same time that the new TMSAgent was
released, but too much work has been going on in the last few months and the
projects have drifted in different directions.

For you new subscribers, TMSAgent is a native-VCL component for Borland C++
Builder that completely wraps the Microsoft Agent technology
(http://www.microsoft.com/msagent).

The companion balloon components are part of a suite of native-VCL
components for turning ordinary VCL windows into input balloons, just like
the one used with the MS Office Assistant. There will be 5 components
overall in the suite - a button, a checkbox, a panel (the main component for
the overall balloon effect), a radio button, and a system icon list. These
components expand on their base components to add extra functionlity for
custom images and appearances.

Hopefully, I can start getting these things released shortly. I've been
doing a lot of work on TMSAgent lately, so that's my main priority at the
moment. Once I get the new code finished, and the documentation remade, I
can finally get it released.


Remy Lebeau
Lebeau Software