11 August 1995 HEBREW CALENDAR for WINDOWS(tm) Version 7.4 and Updates =========================== FEATURES -------- *Covers 600 years: Common 1600-2200, Hebrew 5360-5960 *Convert dates from Common-to-Hebrew or Hebrew-to-Common *Instantly display dates on dual calendars with holidays; sunrise, sunset, Shabbat candle lighting and ending times; and hour-of-time (Sha'a Zmanit) and "zmanim" *QuickDate feature for rapid date entry or conversion and mini-floating Window option, alway stays on top of other applications *Accurate sunrise/sunset times at user-defined location *Customizable, TrueType-supported calendars *Daily notes *"Erev" events noted on Main Menu *Print montly lists of "zmanim" *Print Preview for complex printing tasks *Holiday/observance lists for each year *Israel/Diaspora preference selectable *First-of-Month (Rosh Hodesh) relationships for each year *Daily listings, by month, of dates and principal times *Shabbat (annual cycle) and holiday Torah/Haftarah readings *12/24-hour time formats *Shabbat candle lighting and ending times with respect to sunset with selectable defaults or specific locations can be set independently *"Omer" count *Selectable date formats (MM-DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY) *Yahrzeits, birthdays and general anniversaries with choice of Hebrew or Common observance *Personal anniversary database shows date of next observance over selectable number of days *Geographic database for cities *Readings and holiday descriptions in user-editable text files *Pop-up reminder list *Standard and Daylight Time options *Direct access to Windows Cardfile and Notepad for personal information *Windows Clipboard and Printer support *Point-and-click user interface *Context sensitive help panels, tips and Windows Help INSTALLATION ------------ a) From Supplied Disk: Run SETUP on the installation floppy disk from Windows. b) From ZIP File: UnZIP to a subdirectory such as HEBCAL. Install HEBCALW.EXE in a Windows program group. You must have VBRUN300.DLL in your Windows System subdirectory to run HEBREW CALENDAR. If you don't have this run-time library, it is probably available from the same source where you acquired HEBREW CALENDAR. If you have registered, enter your name and ID number EXACTLY as received on the Information & Registration selection on the Main Menu. SAVE A COPY OF YOUR ID NUMBER!!!!! If you lose it, contact the Calendar Maven. INSTALLATION PROBLEMS --------------------- ID Number Not Recognized as Valid - Your registered name and number must be entered exactly as received. This includes spaces, punctuation, and any ampersands. DDEML.DLL Cannot Be Installed - Ignore and continue with installation. Setup Cannot Install Some Files - May be related to VER.DLL in your Windows System subdirectory. Rename it VER.DL_ and run Setup again. Colors Are Wrong - May be related to THREED.VBX. If this file is in your Hebrew Calendar subdirectory, try copying it to your Windows System subdirectory. COMMDLG.DLL Warning - This file is being used by another and probably non-obvious program. Enter IGNORE. Setup Fails To Complete Installation - Do not use Setup for installation. Uncompress all files on the distribution disk using Windows EXPAND.EXE. Do not use the DOS version of this program. From DOS, not Windows, use these commands from the DOS prompt: Step 1: md c:\hebcal Step 2: c:\windows\expand -r a:*.??_ c:\hebcal This assumes your Windows directory is c:\windows, your distribution disk is in drive a: and your are installing to the c:\hebcal directory. THREED.VBX Needs Newer Version - Multiple versions of this library exist on your system. Track them down and replace with a single copy located in your Windows System subdirectory. HEBREW CALENDAR is compiled with Version 3.00, dated 7/16/93, 64432 bytes. If problems persist, contact the Calendar Maven. DO NOT contact PsL, Compuserve or anyone else. UPGRADING/UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS VERSIONS ----------------------------------------- This version may be installed directly over previous versions since 7.0. If you are currently using an older version, delete all previous files or install to a new directory. Starting with Version 7.0, the format of HEBCAL.CFG and CITIES.DAT was changed. Older format files will not work properly with newer versions of HEBREW CALENDAR. This version will not overwrite HEBCAL.CFG, PERSONAL.DAT, HEBCAL.TXT or HEBCAL.CRD. UPGRADES AND UPDATES -------------------- An "update" corrects bugs and problems or makes some minor program improvements. An "upgrade" represents the incorporation of major improvements or features. New versions are regularly posted to America Online (AOL), Compuserve (CIS) and Internet. Look for filenames with format HBCL*.ZIP: AOL: Keyword SOFTWARE CENTER, search JoeMKohn CIS: WINDOWS SHAREWARE Forum, search 74651,116 Internet: ftp://ftp.coast.net/simtel/win3/calendar At present, but subject to change, updates are free to registered users. At present, but subject to change, upgrades require a small fee for re-registration. COPYING AND DISTRIBUTION ------------------------ HEBREW CALENDAR is distributed as shareware and may be copied and distributed without fee other than for nominal distribution costs. The distribution files must not be altered in anyway. You may give copies to your friends and any other interested parties. The distribution of the intact, unaltered ZIP file is encouraged! Feel free to upload to your favorite BBS, online service, or Internet FTP. If registered, you may NOT give your personal ID number to anyone. FREE EVALUATION --------------- As shareware, you can evaluate the program free of charge. If you find HEBREW CALENDAR useful and continue to use it, you must register and pay the required fee. LICENSE AND DISCLAIMER ---------------------- HEBREW CALENDAR is licensed for the personal use of the registered user on two computers, for example, work and at home. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of HEBREW CALENDAR, however, the neither the Calendar Maven nor any distributor assumes any liability for errors, problems, or consequences due to its use. The Calendar Maven reserves the right to make changes, corrections and improvements without notification or obligation. The Calendar Maven reserves the right to change prices or fees for HEBREW CALENDAR at any time without notification or obligation. ORDERS, REGISTRATION, UPDATES AND UPGRADES ------------------------------------------ To avoid the annoying reminder messages you must obtain a user ID number by registering. All required information and registration assistance can be accessed from the "Information & Registration" selection on the Main Menu. You may register/upgrade by: a) Cash, check or money order payable in US funds/banks. * US$29 for registration and a 3-1/2 inch disk with the latest version of HEBREW CALENDAR and printable manual. * US$15 for upgrade re-registration and 3-1/2 inch disk with the latest version of HEBREW CALENDAR and printable manual. You must specify version number of HEBREW CALENDAR being registered. Send cash, check or money order, payable in US funds/banks, to: Joseph Kohn The Calendar Maven 4333 Larchwood Circle, NW Canton, OH 44718-2117 USA b) Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card * US$29 for registration and 3-1/2 inch disk with the latest version of HEBREW CALENDAR and printable manual. * US$15 for upgrade re-registration and 3-1/2 inch disk with the latest version of HEBREW CALENDAR and printable manual. You must specify the version number of HEBREW CALENDAR being registered. You must provide the exact name shown on your charge card and use your charge card billing address. Charge card registration is available from PsL: Product Name: Hebrew Calendar Product Number: 11546 Product Version: 7.4 Mailing Address: PsL PO Box 35705 Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA Toll-Free Voice in USA Only: 800-242-4775 Outside USA: 713-524-6394 FAX: 713-524-6398 Compuserve: 71355,470 Internet: 71355.470@compuserve.com Office Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm Central Time Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 12:30pm Central Time Friday NOTE: PsL CANNOT PROVIDE YOUR USER ID NUMBER OR DISK!!! PsL forwards your order information to the Calendar Maven!!! CONTACT PsL TO PLACE ORDERS ONLY, THEN NEVER CONTACT THEM AGAIN!!! CONTACT THE CALENDAR MAVEN (SEE BELOW) FOR ORDER INQUIRIES AND ANY MATTERS RELATED TO HEBREW CALENDAR!!! c) Compuserve Shareware Registration Go SWREG. * Search ID: 4176 Registration: US$25, registration only (no disk). * Search ID: 4177 Upgrade Re-Registration: US$12, re-registration only (no disk). NOTE: COMPUSERVE CANNOT PROVIDE YOUR USER ID NUMBER!!! ALLOW TIME FOR ORDER PROCESSING AND MAILING, ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE THE US. CONTACT THE CALENDAR MAVEN (SEE BELOW) IF YOU HAVE ANY ORDER PROBLEMS!!! DO NOT CONTACT PsL OR COMPUSERVE. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ----------------- Contact the Calendar Maven. DO NOT contact PsL, Compuserve, or anyone else. PRICING/QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS/ORDER INQUIRIES --------------------------------------------- Contact the Calendar Maven. Ask about: *Quantity discounts *Site licenses *Fund raising *Customization ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE CALENDAR MAVEN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mailing Address: Joseph Kohn 4333 Larchwood Circle, NW Canton, OH 44718-2117 USA America Online: JoeMKohn Compuserve: 74651,116 Internet: joemkohn@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION HISTORY =============== 7.4c -950801 Replaced Common Font dialog due to GPF with Hebrew Windows. Fixed "after sunset" bug in anniversary lists. 7.4b -950725 Added Print Page and Copy to Clipboard for Print Preview. 7.4a -950723 Added daily notes. Notes and anniversaries print in calendars. Print Preview for calendar and monthly zmanim list. Choice of Standard or Daylight Time. 7.32a-950717 Corrected "look-ahead" range to allow anniversaries to print beyond one year from current date. 7.32 -950624 Windows 95 "look and feel", tomorrow events on Main Menu, help file, pop-up reminders, calendar title message, calendar times printing option expanded. Printing of notes and anniversaries not available in this version. 7.31d-950511 Anniversary screen unloads when returning to Main Menu. 7.31c-950430 Corrected anniversary 'lookahead' for future calendar printouts. 7.31b-950425 Corrected Sukkot and Passover readings, Fixed "Missing READING.DAT file" bug. 7.31a-950416 Fixed Omer display on Main Menu. 7.31 -950310 Added times to month relationships and ability to print daily listings by month. 7.3 -950409 Added general anniversaries, readings print in calendars, Common and Hebrew anniversary observances, expanded zmanim list, help tips, graphic check buttons.