*************************** * D I G I C A R D 2 . 1 * *************************** Thank you very much for downloading this upgrade package. DigiCard for Windows 2.1 is a significant release of the powerful flash card program. This upgrade package applies to you if you currently have version 2.0 or 2.0a installed on your system. ================= DISTRIBUTED FILES ================= On this zip file you will find the following: DIGICARD.EXE DigiCard 2.1 executable file. DIGICARD.HLP Updated help for version 2.1. INICON3.VBX New DigiCard system file. VBPRINT.DLL New DigiCard system file. README.TXT This text document. FILE_ID.DIZ BBS description. ============ INSTALLATION ============ To upgrade, simply perform the following: FILE: COPY TO: ===== ======== DIGICARD.EXE DigiCard directory (i.e., C:\DIGICARD) DIGICARD.HLP DigiCard directory (i.e., C:\DIGICARD) INICON3.VBX Windows system directory (i.e., C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM) VBPRINT.DLL Windows system directory (i.e., C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM) If you are new to DigiCard, please obtain the entire DigiCard 2.1 package (available as DC21.ZIP on the on-line service where this zip file was acquired from). ======================== REGISTRATION INFORMATION ======================== * Registered users receive the following: 1) Removal of the start-up introductory window. 2) Ability to print (with preview) any or all cards. 3) License to use ALL future releases of DigiCard. 4) Copy of the latest registered version of DigiCard promptly mailed to your address. 5) "Strategies for Success," a companion guide to DigiCard loaded with helpful tips on how to boost academic and professional performance. 6) One year free CompuServe / Internet / BBS / US Mail support. * Registration is only $20 (S&H included!). * Users can register through CompuServe (GO SWREG, #2211) or by US Mail. ================= DIGICARD FEATURES ================= * Intuitive Windows interface with tool bar. * Extensive context-sensitive help. * Tutorials for beginners. * Use your favorite Windows fonts. * Database handling by the powerful Microsoft Access 1.1 engine. * Files saved in Microsoft Access format. * Read-only access and network (multi-user) support. * Compatible with text files from other flash card programs. * Printing on either Avery 5388 index cards or 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper (registered version). EDITOR FEATURES: ---------------- * Integrated editor with the ease of drag & drop. * Ability to compose questions and answers up to 32k in length. * Undo typing to ease composition and editing. * Info exchange with other Windows apps (through the Clipboard). * Editor Scripts, a time-saving feature for composition of questions and answers. * Search for cards based on keywords. VIEWER FEATURES: ---------------- * Three presentation styles (Sequential, Random, and KeyLink). * Two presentation formats (Question First and Answer First). * Card Shooter, a "hands free" presentation tool for automatic timed presentations. * Control over the discard status of any card in the deck. * Ability to save discard record on disk for later reviews. * Ability to save Viewer options on disk for later sessions. =========== WHAT'S NEW? =========== VERSION 2.1 (5-1-94) -------------------- NEW FEATURES: * Undo typing feature to ease card composition and editing. * Arrange icons function for asthetics. * Card Shooter -- "hands free" presentation tool -- automatic timed presentation. * File menu open items. The four most-recently opened files are represented sequentially under the file menu to speed up file access. * Editor Scripts available now as menu choices. * Fonts - now you can use your favorite Windows fonts under DigiCard. * Read-only access and network (multi-user) support. * Print. Supports printing of any or all cards on Avery form 5388 or on any 8.5" x 11" paper. Preview allows you to format and edit cards to your liking before printing (registered feature). BUG FIXES: * Viewer windows now support up to 32k bytes of text, rather than 1k. (Oops!) * GPF when opening large files now fixed. * 'Object variable not set' error followed by termination of DigiCard when opening is now eliminated. This error occurred on some users' machines because SHARE.EXE was not loaded. * SHARE.EXE is no longer needed, unless the 'Exclusive' flag (in the appropriate .CFG file) is set to false (true is default). CHANGES * To access the 'Go To...' feature, click once on the card number indicator on the toolbar (i.e., 'Card 1 of 51'). The 'Go To...' button is replaced by the 'Scripts' button on the Editor and 'Shooter' button on the Viewer. * DIGICARD.INI is now located in the DigiCard program directory (you may now delete the DIGICARD.INI file located in the \WINDOWS directory). VERSION 2.0a (4-10-94) ---------------------- BUG FIXES: * [Escape] key now exits forms. * Discard record now written to the appropriate .CFG file only. Previously it was written unnecessarily to both the .CFG file and DIGICARD.INI. * Changes do not take effect now when cancel is selected from Viewer Options menu. * When switching from KeyLink to other presentation styles while enabling all cards, not all cards were enabled. This is now fixed. * Better error trapping when attempting to open non-DigiCard files. ========================= HOW TO CONTACT THE AUTHOR ========================= * CompuServe ID: 73542,1232 * Internet Address: rchen@orion.oac.uci.edu * BBS: Chips+ Connection (Newport Beach, CA) 1-714-556-3207 1-714-556-3208 1-714-760-3265 * US Mail: 6014 Verano Place Irvine, CA 92715-3159 ----------------------------------- Copyright (C) 1994, Robert L. Chen. -----------------------------------