20 June 1996 3 Tammuz 5756 HEBREW CALENDAR for WINDOWS(R) Version 7.5 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 monthly lists of "zmanim" with user selectable times *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 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 List data shows date of next observance over selectable number of days; may be printed, copied or saved to file *Geographic database for cities *Editable readings and holiday names/descriptions *Editable month names *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 *Color printing support for calendars ZMANIM DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS VERSION --------------------------------------- Daylight = sunrise - sunset Sha'a Zmanit (GR"O) = 1/12 of daylight = 1 proportional hour = 1 phr Alot HaShachar (Dawn) 16.1 degrees below horizon (Rambam) 72 minutes before sunrise (Rabbi Moshe Feinstein) HaNetz HaChama (Sunrise) = horizon with elevation compensation Earliest Tallit 11 degrees below horizon 10.2 degrees below horizon Kriat Shema M"A = sunrise + 3 phr - 36 minutes GR"O = sunrise + 3 phr Tefila M"A = sunrise + 4 phr - 24 minutes GR"O = sunrise + 4 phr Chatzot (Midday/Night) GR"O = sunrise + 6 phr Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola) GR"O = sunrise + 6.5 phr M"A = sunrise + 6.5 phr + 6 minutes Mincha K'tana GR"O = sunrise + 9.5 phr M"A = sunrise + 9.5 phr + 42 minutes Plag HaMincha GR"O = sunrise + 10.75 phr M"A = sunrise + 10.75 phr + 57 minutes Shkia (Sunset) = horizon with elevation compensation Tzait HaChochavim (Dusk) 5.95 degrees below horizon (Ba'al HaTanya) 3 Medium Stars = 7.5 degrees below horizon 3 Small Stars = 9.5 degrees below horizon 72 minutes (Rabbeinu Tam) = sunset + 72 minutes WHAT'S NEW IN 7.5 ----------------- * Directly editable month names, holiday names and descriptions, and readings * Personal Anniversary List data can be copied to Clipboard or saved to a file for use in other applications * Select zmanim to include in list/tables 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 (tm). INSTALLATION PROBLEMS --------------------- Invalid File Format - This is caused by not completely replacing only library files (VBX extensions) with the newest versions. Use File Manager, or Explorer, to delete all files in the Hebrew Calendar directory. Look in Windows and Windows System directories; delete the following files, if found: mlist.vbx vbctl3d.vbx ctcheck.vbx vsview.vbx cttips.vbx spin.vbx Restart Windows. Reinstall hebcal. If necessary, copy VBX files from the Hebrew Calendar directory to the Windows System directory. 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. 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. TRADEMARKS ---------- Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. Calendar Maven, Hebrew Calendar, Hebrew Calendar with scroll logo and dual desk calendar logo are trademarks of Joseph M. Kohn. 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, ISRAEL, RELIGION Forums; search 74651,116 Internet FTP: CALENDAR MAVEN- users.aol.com/calmaven/hebcal [MOST UP-TO-DATE] Simtel- oak.oakland.edu/simtel/win3/calendar CICA- ftp.cica.indiana.edu/pub/pc/win3/pim Jerusalem 1- ftp.jer1.co.il/pub/software/msdos/calendar NYSERNET- israel.nysernet.org/israel/computers/software/msdos Web Page: http://users.aol.com/calmaven/calmaven.htm [MOST UP-TO-DATE] 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 or online service. 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 ---------------------- This version of 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 CALENDAR MAVEN(tm) nor any distributor assumes any liability for errors, problems, or consequences due to its use. CALENDAR MAVEN reserves the right to make changes, corrections and improvements without notification or obligation. PRICES ------ CALENDAR MAVEN reserves the right to change prices or fees for HEBREW CALENDAR, including updates and upgrades, 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 for: * 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. *Shipping and Handling (Non-refundable) US$3 to U.S. and Canada. US$5 elsewhere. a) Cash, check or money order payable in US funds/banks. (Sorry, Eurocheques not accepted!) Send cash, check or money order, payable in US funds/banks, to: CALENDAR MAVEN 4333 Larchwood Circle, NW Canton, OH 44718-2117 USA b) Mastercard and Visa You must provide the exact name shown on your charge card and use your charge card billing address. Include card type, account number and expiration date. Send order to: CALENDAR MAVEN 4333 Larchwood Circle, NW Canton, OH 44718-2117 USA c) Compuserve Shareware Registration Go SWREG. * Registration: Search ID: 4176 * Upgrade Re-Registration: Search ID: 4177 NOTE: COMPUSERVE CANNOT PROVIDE YOUR USER ID NUMBER!!! ALLOW TIME FOR ORDER PROCESSING AND MAILING, ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE THE US. CONTACT CALENDAR MAVEN (SEE BELOW) IF YOU HAVE ANY ORDER PROBLEMS!!! TECHNICAL SUPPORT ----------------- Contact CALENDAR MAVEN. PRICING/QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS/ORDER INQUIRIES --------------------------------------------- Contact CALENDAR MAVEN. Ask about: *Quantity discounts *Site licenses *Fund raising *Customization ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALENDAR MAVEN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mailing Address: CALENDAR MAVEN 4333 Larchwood Circle, NW Canton, OH 44718-2117 USA AT&T Worldnet: calendar-maven@worldnet.att.net Compuserve: 74651,116 Internet: 74651.116@compuserve.com Web Page: http://users.aol.com/calmaven/calmaven.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION HISTORY =============== 7.5i 960620 Dropped PsL for charge cards. Minor fixes to Notes window. 7.5h 960519 Fixed Tishri 30 mark for Rosh Hodesh in Month Relationships. 960414 Update to VSVIEW.VBX 1.10. 7.5g 960405 Print only necessary grid lines on calendars. Added holiday descriptions to Holiday form. Removed extraneous last column from holiday list printout. Added 30th Rosh Hodesh flag on Month Relationships list. 7.5f 960128 Fixed times associated with "Tomorrow" events on Main Menu. 7.5e 960122 Fixed bug with long common names in Personal Anniversary List. 7.5d 960117 Fixed bug in Notes that kept edited text when date changed. 7.5c 951222 Fixed crash when clicking empty Notes and Anniversary list boxes. 7.5b 951209 Revised Shemini Atzeret/Simhat Torah readings for Israel. Fixed a few cosmetics and typos. 951129 Started using vbview.vbx V.1.09. 7.5a -951126 Win95 bug, minimized form sizes reported incorrectly. Affected Reminders on startup. Forms now centered in such a case. 7.5 -951117 Directly editable month names, holiday names and descriptions, and readings. Personal Anniversary List data can be copied to Clipboard or saved to a file for use in other applications. Select zmanim to include in list/tables. 7.4i -951110 Added orientation options to Print Calendar and Month Relationships. 7.4h -950927 Fixed look ahead problem in anniversary list. Added sabbatical year calculation to Calendar window. 7.4g -950908 Moved Simchat Torah to Shemini Atzeret for Israel preference. 7.4f -950902 Fixed Rosh Hodesh readings not printing in calendars. -950828 VBCTL3D.VBX Version 2 for Win95 (First release) compatibility. 7.4e -950825 Added color printing for calendars. Only display screen fonts due to problem with resident printer fonts. 7.4d -950806 Fixed After Sunset bug in anniversary look ahead. Added multiple copy capability with Print Preview. 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.