SF 171 for Windows Version 1 Copyright (c) 1992 by Tom Murrell This text file briefly describes hardware and software requirements to run this program. Please use Windows Write to view the Readme.wri file on this disk for additional information and program instructions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Standard Form 171 for Windows. This program was written specifically for use with Windows 3.1 and the runtime version 1.53 of Toolbook. Required Hardware COMPUTER We recommend that users of this program have at least a 386 computer with 4 megabytes of memory. The program will run on a 286 computer with 3 megabytes of extended memory, but a faster computer is highly recommended. If you don't have 4 megabytes of memory, please close all other Windows applications prior to running SF 171 for Windows. If you have a video card capable of Super VGA resolution, we recommend running the program in the 16 color mode. The program may be run in the 256 color mode providing you have extra memory and one of the more common video cards, but it will run notably slower. EGA graphics systems have a screen aspect ratio that is not supported by this version of the program. PRINTERS This release of the SF 171 program has been tested for use on Hewlett Packard LaserJet Series II and III printers, and a few Postscript printers. The program has not been tested on any other printer. The forms are very complex and contain numerous fonts, lines, and other graphic objects. As such, it may take a while for the forms to print. Print times can range from 5 to 20 minutes depending upon the printer. Some printers are not capable of printing the entire form, because they do not have enough memory to process all the fonts and a full page graphic image at 300 dots per inch. If your printer will not print the form and the data, you have the option of printing just the data on a preprinted form. Some HP Laserjet Series II printers are not capable of printing white text on a black background. If you printer cannot print white text on a black background, select "Set Title Boxes to Gray" using the View menu. Without this change, the white text in the title boxes (i.e. GENERAL INFORMATION or AVAILABILITY on page 1 of the form) will not print properly. The result will be black boxes with no text. NOTE: There may problems printing the form and the data with Series II printers equipped with only 512k of printer memory. Please check the form over carefully before submitting it for a job. ********************************************************************************** IMPORTANT NOTE: If you updating from a previous version or the shareware version of the program, be sure to export your data to a floppy disk before installing the new version of the program. If you copy the registered version over the shareware version, all the data you have entered in the Shareware version will be lost. ********************************************************************************** PROGRAM INSTALLATION- 1. Create a directory called SF171 on your hard disk. Copy the following files to this directory: TBOOK.EXE TBKWIN.DLL TBKUTIL.DLL TBKCOMP.DLL TBKBASE.DLL SF171.TBK SF171.ICO README.WRI INSTRUCT.WRI 2. Add SF 171 for Windows to the Program Manager: a. Click on "File" in the menu bar b. Click on "New" in the drop down menu under "File" c. Select "Program Item" and click "Ok" d. In the Description input box type SF 171 e. In the Command line box type the following C:\SF171\TBOOK.EXE SF171.TBK f. Type C:\SF171 in the input box labeled "Working Directory" g. Click the "Change Icon..." button h. Again assuming you placed your files in a directory labeled SF171 on the C drive type "C:\SF171\SF171.ICO" in the "File Name" input box and click "Ok" twice. i. Click "Ok" again and the icon will appear in your program manager. 3. Double click on the SF171 icon in your program manager to run the program. Be patient!! it may take a few seconds to load. DISCLAIMER: In no event shall Finish Line Software, its owners or employees be liable for any damage whatsoever (including, without limitation, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages) claimed by you or any other person or entity as a result of the use of this program. This includes rejection of a job application, loss of job opportunities, time, money, data or other resources. We hope you find this program useful. If you are not a registered user, you are entitled to evaluate the program for 30 days before registering. If you do not register this program, you must erase all program files and data and discontinue its use. Registered users support continued development of this program and are entitled to receive free of charge any bug fixes or updates to the program for a period of 180 days after registration. To register, send $20.00 US to Tom Murrell 17106 Laoana Eagle River, Alaska 99577 Please include a return mail address, the version number of the program you are currently using and the type of disk format (5.25-360k, 5.25-1.2mb, 3.5-1.44mb, or 3.5-720k) Best wishes on your search for federal employment!