Copyright: Learn to Sign - (c) 1994 HCB Software


MAIN
Learn to Sign

Welcome to Learn to Sign, a windows based tutorial for the American Sign Language.

Introduction

File

Fingerspell

Quiz

Dictionary

Options

Registration

Site Licenses, Multiple copies

Legal Stuff

What is Shareware

Contacting us...


Introduction

Learn to Sign is a tutorial program aimed at teaching the American Sign Language. It supports left and right handed finger spelling and includes a dictionary of signs for common words.

The program includes a built in quiz to test your knowledge of fingerspelling and for signs for individual words.

The program is capable of translating standard text files up to 32,000 characters in length into American Sign language ( currently finger spell only ).

This program is a Windows application and requires Microsoft Windows. It also requires the file VBRUN300.DLL which is available on most major bulletin boards.

Program copyright 1994 (c) HCB Software.


File

Print

Print the contents of the main window to the printer specified in the Windows control panel program..

Exit

Exit - close program.


Fingerspell

Letters

When this option has been selected, any letter, or number entered on the keyboard will be displayed on the main window. The letters can be right or left hands based on the settings in Options / Setup. The key/letter being shown is also displayed in the status bar. This can be turned on/off to assist in learning how to finger spell.

Textfile

Any standard DOS text file can be displayed in finger spell. The file to be displayed is specified in the Options / Setup screen. The size of the file must be less than 32,000 bytes. The time between hands is specified as the 'Delay' in the Options / Setup screen.


Quiz

Letters

Random letters are shown for the user to identify. The quiz can be stopped at any time. The results of the quiz are shown following the quiz. The time between hands is determined by the 'Delay' setting in the Options/Setup screen.

Words

Random words are shown for the user to identify. The quiz can be stopped at any time. The results of the quiz are shown following the quiz. The time between words is determined by the 'Delay' setting in the Options/Setup screen. Choose the correct number word that matches the sign. There may be more than one correct answer. The sign for the word as well as the possible choices are chosen from the available words in the dictionary.  You can also answer by placing the mouse cursor over your choice and pressing the left mouse button.


Dictionary

Allows the user to view the sign for a word as well as a text description of how to sign that particular word.

To view a word, click on a word in the list box.

This screen can be printed to the printer specified in the control panel program by pressing the Print button.


Options

Setup

Text File - specifies the name of the text file to be read in and displayed in finger spell on the main window. Letters, numbers, and some punctuation characters are recognized. This file must be less than 32,000 bytes. The time each letter is displayed is controlled by the delay setting.

Delay - controls how long each hand is displayed for. Must be between .1 and 30 seconds. The delay time may not be 100% accurate depending on what other applications you may have running. This is due somewhat because of Windows non-preemptive multitasking nature. It is most accurate when no other applications are running.

Hands - this setting controls whether right or left hands will be used when displaying letters during finger spell functions.

Hand Thickness - this controls the thickness of the lines used to draw the hands. Thick lines are easier to see but take longer to draw. Thin hands draw much faster but are a little more difficult to see. The delay settings are assumed to be using Thin hands.

Show letter - if this box is checked, the letter being finger spelled will be shown in the status bar of the main window.

Beep on error - during a quiz, if this box is checked, an error will result in a beep from the PC speaker.

Hand color - controls the color of the hands and words.

Background color - controls the background color of the main window and the background color of the 'box' used to draw the words/hands in the dictionary and quiz functions.

Save settings - if this box is checked, a file called LSIGNW.CFG will be saved containing your settings. The program will use these settings each time the program starts. To return to the default settings, just delete the file LSIGN.CFG .


REGISTER
Registering (c) Learn to Sign

If you find Learn to Sign useful, your support in the form of a registration will be appreciated.

To register your copy of Learn to Sign and receive the latest version and a larger dictionary of words, print and fill out the form shown below. This can be printed by clicking on FILE / PRINT.

Register to:

Name:    ____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

City:       ___________________________________

State:     ____________________

Zip:        ____________________

Country: ____________________

Today's date: _____________      Version:  _1.1 W___

Amount Enclosed $_____.___  ( $19.00 plus $4.00 Shipping & Handling )

Disk size (check one) :

3.5"  diskette                _________
Other (please specify)    _________

Where did you obtain this program? ___________________________

Mail to:
     AdSoft
     PO Box 2002
     Livingston,  New Jersey  07039

** Comments and suggestions welcome.
** Educational, Corporate and Government PO's accepted.
** Payment should be made in US funds drawn on a US bank.

Site Licenses, Multiple copies


SITEL
Site Licenses, Multiple copies

Site License

This allows the purchaser to install Learn to Sign on up to the number of PC's specified in the license at one site.

1 to 9 PC's            $45.00
10 or more PC's     $75.00

Multiple copies

This is a discount for buying more than one copy.

1 copy                    $19.00 per copy
2 or more copies      $14.00 per copy

These are requested prices and are somewhat flexible. Please feel free to write us if you would like to discuss an alternate pricing arrangement.

Registration Form


License

Copyright & Proprietary Rights

This program is a product of HCB Software. It is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You may not modify or create derivative works based on this program or any of the information that is contained within it. You may not sell, lease, rent or perform any modifications that might otherwise convert the original contents, performance or concept that was intended by the copyright holder of this software package.

Disclaimer

The author and publisher of this program make no warranty of any kind either expressed of implied. In particular we make no warranty as to correctness or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the author or publisher be liable for any errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this product or documentation.


SHAREWARE
What is Shareware?

Shareware (also known as user supported software and other names) is a concept not understood by everyone. The authors of Shareware retain all rights to the software under the copyright laws while still allowing free distribution. This gives the user the chance to freely obtain and try out software to see if it fits their needs. Shareware should not be confused with Public Domain software even though they are often obtained from the same sources.

If you continue to use Shareware after trying it out, you are expected to register your use with the author and pay a registration fee. What you get in return depends on the author, but may include a manual, updates, telephone support, etc. Only by paying for the Shareware you use do you enable the Shareware author to continue to support his software and create new programs.

There are real advantages to you in the Shareware system. You get to try out software to make sure it is compatible with your hardware and that is fits your needs before you 'buy' it with your registration. The author saves the expense of advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you. Plus, most Shareware authors are much more accessible than commercial software sources so that your questions and suggestions are more likely to be responded to.

Thank you for your support.


CONTACT
Contacting Us...

We're always looking for new ideas and suggestions. You can write us at:

AdSoft
PO Box 2002
Livingston, NJ   07039

or you can send us a  FAX at:

201-535-8518