Word Translator[TM] for Windows Version 3.0 copyright (c)1990-1995 Translation Experts Limited All Rights Reserved --------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS 1. WORD TRANSLATOR FOR WINDOWS SHAREWARE VERSION 2. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHAREWARE & REGISTERED VERSIONS 3. ABOUT WORD TRANSLATOR FOR WINDOWS VERSION 3.0 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 5. ".EXE" FILES INCLUDED WITH RUSSIAN, SERBIAN CYRILLIC, POLISH, CROATIAN AND SERBIAN LATIN VERSIONS 6. EXTRACTING FILES FROM AN ".EXE" FILE 7. WORD TRANSLATOR FOR WINDOWS FILES 8. INSTALLING WORD TRANSLATOR FOR WINDOWS 9. CONTACT INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. WORD TRANSLATOR FOR WINDOWS SHAREWARE VERSION This shareware version of Word Translator for Windows may be freely copied and distributed to whomever you choose. However, please understand that the software is owned by and is the intellectual property of Translation Experts Limited. Word Translator for Windows is copyright ©1990-1995 Translation Experts Limited. All rights reserved. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, adapt, translate or otherwise create derivative software programs from this shareware version of the Word Translator program nor any of its associated files. To order a registered version, open the "INFO.WRI" file by double- clicking on the "Product & Ordering Information" icon in the Word Translator PROGRAM GROUP window that is created AFTER Word Translator for Windows is installed or double-click on the INFO.WRI file name in your File Manager window. 2. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHAREWARE & REGISTERED VERSIONS This shareware version of Word Translator for Windows accomplishes ALL of the functions the registered version does. However, registered versions contain "paired" or "coupled" bilingual dictionary modules with SUBSTANTIALLY more "base word" and phrase entries, for some languages, over 128,000 combined entries in both "paired" dictionary modules versus the +/- 5,000 contained in shareware versions. Most registered versions also contain a Grammar help file and, for Russian, Serbian Cyrillic, Polish and Croatian dictionary modules, pre-made and installed ".cpc" files (Code Page conversion tables) that will, for example, convert Code Page 866 text to Code Page 1251 or Code Page 852 text to Code Page 1250. The "paired" or "coupled" bilingual dictionaries provided with shareware versions of Word Translator for Windows are a random compilation of "base words" and phrases (together with their associated translations) taken from the largest dictionary module available for the specific language. They are only intended to provide a sampling of the entries contained in the dictionary modules provided with registered versions. They are not intended to be all inclusive. Because the quality of the results obtained from Word Translator's Spell-Checking, Prediction & Spell-Checking, "standard" (interactive) Document Translation and (automatic) Quick Document Translation modes are directly dependent upon the size of the dictionary employed, the larger dictionary modules provided with registered versions of Word Translator for Windows are substantially more helpful when used with these features. You may freely copy and distribute this shareware version of Word Translator for Windows to friends, relatives, associates and/or others who may be interested in evaluating the program. But if you use the program for more than thirty days, we ask that you please register your copy. The financial support provided by registered users allows us to improve the quality of Word Translator software as well as continue to develop other language dictionaries and software products. To order a registered version, double-click the Product & Ordering Information icon in the Word Translator program group window to view the info.wri document (in Windows Write format). This file contains the latest information about available bilingual dictionary modules, prices, ordering options and instructions as well as order forms for both Word Translator for Windows and Word Translator for DOS. You may print-out any individual page (including the order forms) or the entire document by selecting Print from the Windows Write File menu. Ordering a registered version of Word Translator for Windows provides you with numerous advantages including: > "Paired" bilingual dictionary modules with substantially more entries > A useful Grammar help file with most available dictionary modules > A printed User's Manual and special Supplements containing instructions for Russian and Serbian Cyrillic and East European (Polish, Serbian Latin and Croatian) dictionary modules > For Russian and Serbian Cyrillic and East European (Polish, Serbian Latin and Croatian) dictionary modules, pre-made and installed ."cpc" files for converting text from one Code Page to another > The best technical and user support services anywhere > Notice of new versions of Word Translator, new bilingual dictionary modules and other language software programs > Discounts on future upgrades of Word Translator software as well as other Translation Experts language software 3. ABOUT WORD TRANSLATOR FOR WINDOWS VERSION 3.0 Word Translator for Windows is the bilingual, bi-directional word/phrase dictionary and translation program used all over the world for teaching, learning and working with languages. With it, you can quickly and easily translate individual words and phrases or even complete documents word-by-word and phrase-by-phrase from English to another language or from another language to English. Word Translator for Windows uses the most advanced state-of-the-art computer algorithms to achieve the fastest dictionary access of any program of its kind anywhere. Word Translator's modest system requirements, memory-resident capabilities, ease of use, intelligent interface and fast operation have already made it a favorite in Europe. Word Translator for Windows works unobtrusively with most popular Windows word processing programs, many major Windows applications and, with many currently available languages/dictionary modules, even Windows Write and Notepad. Word Translator for Windows is also fully compatible with many popular Windows network systems. With Word Translator for Windows you can easily add new "base words," phrases and even short sentences to the dictionary that reflect your individual business or personal needs. Word Translator for Windows also automatically writes Reverse Translations of every new word, phrase and translation you enter so there's no need to enter them more than once to have them available in both languages, in both directions. Word Translator for Windows provides two different Document Translation modes that help you to translate any text you desire--sentences, paragraphs and even complete documents--word-by-word and phrase-by-phrase quickly and easily. Either Document Translation mode is great for producing first rough translations. And Word Translator also provides fast and accurate as-you-type Spell-Checking in the "source" language of any dictionary module. Word Translator for Windows version 3.0 contains numerous major improvements and advantages including: > Use of the standard Windows installation (setup) program > No need for any other fonts, keyboard drivers or other programs that you might have had to use in the past to type a foreign language > Universally faster, easier and more "user friendly" operation > Greater tested compatibility with more Windows word processing programs, applications and utilities > "Paired" or "coupled" supplied dictionary modules that individually provide one-way translation and greatly speed up every Word Translator for Windows function and operation > User dictionary files that separately store all new additions and changes made to the supplied dictionary modules > A single Keyboard Hot Key to toggle back and forth between typing English and accented characters or between typing English and Russian, Polish, Croatian Serbian Latin, Serbian Cyrillic or Japanese > Two Document Translation modes that allow you to highlight the text to translate, are easier and faster to use and provide maximum flexibility for placement of the translated text > Fast and accurate as-you-type Spell-Checking > A Prediction & Spell-Checking mode that both spell-checks and predicts the word you are typing after a predetermined number of characters are entered > Use of the East European Code Page (IBM Code Page 1250/CP 1250) for Polish, Croatian and Serbian Latin languages > New "Danube" East European TrueType font for Polish, Croatian and Serbian Latin > Ability to quickly and easily change the East European Keyboard Layout to any desired configuration > A conversion program to convert non-East European Code Page text > For Russian and Serbian Cyrillic, use of the standard Windows Cyrillic Code Page (IBM Code Page 1251/CP 1251) > New "Pravda" Cyrillic TrueType font for Russian and Serbian Cyrillic > "Default" phonetic/homophonic Russian Keyboard Layout > Supplied Russian Federation and AATSEEL keyboard layouts (".exe" files) > Supplied Serbian Cyrillic Keyboard Layout > Ability to quickly and easily change the Russian or Serbian Cyrillic Keyboard Layout to any desired configuration (keyboard mapping) > Ability to change the Russian Code Page > A text conversion program to convert non-Windows Cyrillic Code Page text > Supplied Hiragana and Katakana (JIS Standard) TrueType fonts for Japanese dictionary modules > Ability to quickly and easily change (re-map) the Japanese Keyboard Layout to any desired configuration Word Translator for Windows is a must for anyone who works in another language. For foreign or English language studies, business communications or personal correspondence, Word Translator for Windows is the on-line language translation program that: > Works unobtrusively with most popular Windows word processing programs Windows applications and, for many languages, even the Windows 3.1 Write and Notepad utilities > Allows you to look-up translations much faster that you can flip through the pages of a conventional printed dictionary > Quickly and accurately translates foreign words and phrases right on your computer > Permits you to customize your dictionary by allowing you to add new words, phrases and translations you use in your profession, business, hobby or personal correspondence > Automatically writes "reverse translations" as you add new "base word/ phrases" and translations > Provides two different word-by-word and phrase-by-phrase document translation modes > Eliminates the need for you to purchase often expensive foreign language fonts, keyboard drivers or other similar programs you may have had to use in the past JUST to type a foreign language > Saves time writing business and personal letters, reports, faxes and more > Spell-checks as-you-type in the "source" language of the "paired" dictionary module you are using > Helps you learn a foreign language or English or improve your foreign or English language skills > Allows you to create your own original bi-directional, bilingual dictionary with any two languages you desire > Assists you in studying a foreign language or English 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To allow you to both successfully install and use this shareware version of Word Translator for Windows, your computer must be an IBM-PC/XT/AT, or be 100% IBM compatible (or an "IBM clone") and have: > Windows 3.1 or higher (purchased separately) > A hard disk with approximately 1 MB of free space > A mouse is highly recommended > A printer supported by Windows 3.1 or later > Use of one of the major Windows word processing programs-- Word for Windows, WordPerfect for Windows or AmiPro (purchased separately) is highly recommended and REQUIRED for Russian, Serbian Cyrillic and Polish dictionary modules. 5. ".EXE" FILES INCLUDED WITH RUSSIAN, SERBIAN CYRILLIC, POLISH, CROATIAN AND SERBIAN LATIN VERSIONS Russian, Serbian Cyrillic, Polish, Croatian and Serbian Latin dictionary versions install a CODE.EXE or CODE_KBD.EXE file in the "default" WINTRAN directory. This CODE.EXE or CODE_KBD.EXE file will extract a file named CODE.WRI or CODE_KBD.WRI (in Windows Write format) that contains pictures of EITHER the three parts of the Windows Cyrillic or East European Code Page (IBM Code Page 1251 or IBM Code Page 1250) that you may print just as you would print any other ".WRI" file and use as a reference. The CODE_KBD.EXE file installed with Polish, Croatian and Serbian Latin and Serbian Cyrillic versions will also contain alternative keyboard layouts that you may want to use as a reference to change the keyboard layout. Russian versions also contain PHONETIC.EXE, RUS_FED.EXE and AATSEEL.EXE files that are installed in the "default" WINTRAN directory. The extracted PHONETIC.EXE, RUS_FED.EXE and AATSEEL.EXE files ALL create RUSENG.KBD and ENGRUS.KBD files which, in turn, (when copied to your WINTRAN directory to REPLACE (overwrite) existing files of the SAME NAME) will change your Russian Keyboard Layout to either the PHONETIC/HOMOPHONIC, RUSSIAN FEDERATION or AATSEEL (American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages) Keyboard Layout. 6. EXTRACTING FILES FROM AN ".EXE" FILE Go to File Manager and find the "default" WINTRAN directory. Locate the ???.EXE file you wish to extract and double-click DIRECTLY on the ???.EXE file name in your Windows File Manager window -- OR -- From the C:\> prompt, type CD space and the name of the directory containing the ???.EXE file (WINTRAN) and press the key. At the C:\WINTRAN> prompt, type the name of the ???.EXE file (e.g. CODE.EXE) and press the key. The ???.EXE file will self-extract on to your hard disk in the WINTRAN directory containing the ???.EXE file. With the PHONETIC.EXE, RUS_FED.EXE and AATSEEL.EXE files, you will be prompted to type y (for yes) or n (for no) to OVERWRITE existing files of the SAME name. To change to a different keyboard, type y (for yes). 7. WORD TRANSLATOR FOR WINDOWS FILES This Shareware Version of Word Translator for Windows should contain the following files: MSSETUP.EX_ [ENG???].GRM WT.HLP (not compressed) MSTEST.EX_ [ENG???].NDX WT.INF HOOKDLL.DLL [ENG???].REC WT.SBS WT.EXE [ENG???].SBS SETUP.EXE MSCOMSTF.DL_ [ENG???].SFX SETUP.LST MSCUISTF.DL_ [???ENG].GRM SETUPAPI.IN_ MSDETECT.IN_ [???ENG].NDX WINTRAN.INF MSDETSTF.DL_ [???ENG].REC WINTRAN.MST MSINSSTF.DL_ [???ENG].SBS WTENGINE.DLL MSSHLSTF.DL_ [???ENG].SFX README.TXT (not compressed) MSUILSTF.DL_ INFO.WRI Russian and Serbian Cyrillic shareware versions will also include: PRAVDA.TTF PRAVDAFP.TTF PRAVDAI.TTF CONVERT.EXE CONVERT.CPC RUSENG.KBD (Russian) ENGRUS.KBD (Russian) SECENG.KBD (Serbian Cyrillic) ENGSEC.KBD (Serbian Cyrillic) RUSENG.CGR (instead of .GRM file in Russian versions) ENGRUS.CGR (instead of .GRM file in Russian versions) CODE.EXE (self-extracting file) PHONETIC.EXE (self-extracting file) RUS_FED.EXE (self-extracting file) AATSEEL.EXE (self-extracting file) Polish, Croatian and Serbian Latin shareware versions will instead include: DANUBE.TTF DANUBEI.TTF DANUBEFP.TTF CONVERT.EXE CONVERT.CPC POLENG.KBD (Polish), CROENG.KBD (Croatian) or SELENG.KBD (Serbian) ENGPOL.KBD (Polish), ENGCRO.KBD (Croatian) or ENGSEL.KBD (Serbian) CODE_KBD.EXE (self-extracting file) 8. INSTALLING WORD TRANSLATOR FROM INSIDE WINDOWS A. Insert the Word Translator for Windows Shareware disk into your A (or B) drive and open Windows. B. Choose RUN from the Windows Program Manager FILE menu. A COMMAND LINE window will appear. C. For the COMMAND LINE type: a:\setup (or b:\setup) and press the key. D. Carefully follow the on-screen installation instructions. E. Installing Word Translator for Windows will create a new Word Translator program group window containing a Word Translator icon, Word Translator Manual icon, Product & Ordering Information icon, Read Me icon and--with Russian, Polish, Croatian Serbian Cyrillic and Serbian Latin dictionary modules--a Text Converter icon. 9. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions, comments or ideas about Word Translator for Windows, please feel free to contact: Translation Experts USA ...or... Translation Experts Ltd Post Office Box 18035 2 Laverton Place Denver, Colorado 80218-0035 London SW5 OHJ (303) 329-8716 Great Britain CompuServe [70750,1415 Fax: +44-(0)71-244-8397 Internet: transusa@usa.net Translation Experts cannot provide any technical assistance for shareware versions of Word Translator for Windows.