L�	9������a                                                      FLOTTO is the FAST Lottery program designed to help you play and
ultimately win the lottery.  It is fast because you can quickly use its
many powerful features on all pick 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 lottery games.

FLOTTO allows you to have unlimited files and players for each lottery
game, and each lottery file may contain up to 1000 tickets.  To play
FLOTTO you may use either a keyboard or a mouse. 

The main menu of FLOTTO contains 6 choices.  The arrow up and down keys
allow you to move between choices.  Use the enter key or mouse to select a
choice.

The top selection of the main menu looks something like "PCL 6 /49".  This
is the current file name and lottery game that was configured during
SETUP.  Select this choice to enter the editing mode for that file and
game.  The editing mode is where you add, edit or review lottery tickets.

The main menu also has choices for SETUP, WINNINGS, UTILITY, HELP and
QUIT.  SETUP is used to configure a lottery file name and lottery game.
Once you have saved a file of lottery tickets, use WINNINGS to check for
winning tickets in that file.  The UTILITY choice allows you to change
screen colors, turn on/off sound, printers, delete lottery files and load
lottery text files.  See the HELP for UTILITY for more information on
these items.

Some FLOTTO menu choices appear as push buttons on the screen, these
HotKey menus allow you to select a choice by pressing the first letter
(or key) of the menu option.

NOTE: Use the F1 key to get HELP at anytime during the program.  Also, the
      Escape key can be used to quit or stop a procedure.

Refer to the FLOTTO.DOC file for further information on program support,
hard disk installation and registration.

FLOTTO was designed by Paul Carastro and developed using Microsoft
QuickBasic with add on libraries from Crescent Software and EllTech
Development.  We have incorporated many suggestions by our registered
users into the program.  Send your suggestions or comments to:

          PC Light, Inc.
          P.O. Box 18532
          Tampa, FL 33679
 
or call us at (813) 837-3368 or leave a Compuserve email at 73527,2425.
FLOTTO allows you to create, edit and store lottery tickets.  Tickets are
stored in files on your computer.  SETUP allows you to define or "setup"
these file names and lottery games.  Choose SETUP to create a new file
name, or to switch to one that already exists.

File names may be from 1 to 6 alphabetic and numeric characters such as:
PCL, JOHN1, FL001, WIN4ME, LUCKY7.  Many lottery players like to keep
several files for the same lottery game.  You can have as many files for
the same game as you like.  Just use SETUP and create a different name for
each file.

To quickly choose an existing file, press the F2 key and select a file
from the list.

For information on saving files, see the HELP for TICKET FILES.

After you choose a file name, SETUP will ask you to select a pick 3,4,5,6
or 7 lottery game.  SETUP will then ask for the highest possible lottery
number in that game.  If you select the highest number greater than 9, the
lowest number is automatically set to 1.  If you select 9 as the highest
number, then the lowest number will be set to 0.  Most pick 3 and 4 games
use lottery numbers from 0 to 9.

NOTE: If you select the highest number greater than 15, the numbers on
      each ticket will always be sorted from lowest to highest and
      duplicate numbers will not be allowed.  This is typical for pick 5,6
      and 7 lottery games.

Your SETUP information is stored in a setup file.  Along with the lottery
file name and game configuration, the setup file also contains your
selected screen colors, printer type and win definition.  If you change
any information in your SETUP,  FLOTTO will ask if you want to save your
SETUP file.  To replace the setup file with the current information, just
answer "Yes to Save".

Each time FLOTTO starts, it will configure itself to the information in
the setup file.  You will probably want to keep your favorite lottery file
and game stored in SETUP.  That way every time you start FLOTTO, you're
all set to play.

After you leave SETUP, your current file and game will appear as the top
choice on the main menu.  Now when your ready, select this choice and you
will enter the editing mode for that file and game.  The editing mode is
used to pick, edit, remove or just review tickets.
The editing mode offers you four ways to pick lottery tickets.  To select
a menu option, just press the first letter of the desired menu selection
or use your mouse and click anywhere on the menu selection.

1. FLOTTO Ticket - A FAST Lottery ticket made of FLOTTO numbers.  FLOTTO
numbers are chosen at random unless Filtering is on.  If "In Filter" is
set, FLOTTO Numbers are chosen from MARKED filter numbers.  For more
information on Filtering and Marking Numbers see the HELP for FILTERING
TICKETS.  A "FLOTTO Ticket" must be LOGGED in order to keep it.  This is
described below.

NOTE:  A FLOTTO Ticket can also be created by pressing the keyboard
       spacebar.

2. Build A Ticket - Use this option to enter each individual number on a
lottery ticket.  You can also select "FLOTTO Number" and the computer will
choose a random number for you.  "Build A Ticket" is commonly used to
enter the previous winning tickets of a lottery.  Once the ticket numbers
have all been entered, the ticket then must be LOGGED.  See the
description for LOGGING tickets below.

3. Wheel Numbers - Wheeling is a strategy for playing certain lottery
numbers.  A wheel will arrange a group of numbers into specific lottery
tickets and usually guarantee some type of win if certain conditions are
met.  There are two basic types of wheels - COMPLETE and Minimum Win
Wheels.  You must first choose a wheel on the screen and then enter the
numbers to wheel.  Once you are finished entering numbers, FLOTTO will
create the wheel tickets for you.  For more information, see the HELP for
WHEELING.

4. Generate Tickets - Instantly generate multiple FLOTTO tickets.


---- > WHAT IS A LOGGED TICKET?

A ticket must be LOGGED in order for it to be used in the program.  LOGGED
tickets are shown at the top right of the screen.  FLOTTO will save only
LOGGED tickets to a file.  The "FLOTTO Ticket" option can be used to
create lots of tickets, but you have the choice to LOG only the ones you
like.  If you choose "Generate Tickets" or "Wheeling", these tickets are
LOGGED automatically for you.  For information saving files, see the HELP
for TICKET FILES.

Each time a ticket is created, it will appear at the bottom of a window
called TICKETS.  The TICKET window will display the last 9 tickets that
have been created, removed or edited.
Logged tickets are displayed in a LOGGED TICKETS box at the top right of
the screen.  You can review these tickets by scrolling with the up or down
arrow keys or by using the mouse.

FLOTTO allows you to log up to 1000 tickets per file.  There are several
menu items to help you manage your Logged tickets:

1. Edit A Ticket - This option is similar to "Build A Ticket" except it is
used to change one or all numbers on the ticket shown in the LOGGED
TICKETS box.  You can enter numbers individually or choose FLOTTO Numbers.
Once you are finished editing, you must LOG the ticket to replace it.  For
more info on Logging tickets, see the HELP for PICKING TICKETS.

2. Remove A Ticket - This will remove or delete the ticket in the LOGGED
TICKETS box.  You also have a choice to remove all LOGGED tickets.
Removing all tickets will not delete the file.  See the HELP for UTILITY
OPTIONS to delete a LOG file.

NOTE:  If tickets are Filtered, selecting "All" will remove all Filtered
       tickets.  For information on Filtering, see the HELP for FILTERING
       TICKETS.

3. Duplicate Search - This feature will search all LOGGED tickets for
duplicates.  If a duplicate is found, FLOTTO will ask if you would like to
remove the duplicate.  It is a good idea to use "Duplicate Search" after
you have added or edited any LOGGED tickets.
Wheeling is a strategy of playing selected lottery numbers.  A wheel will
create specific lottery tickets using your selected lottery numbers.  Most
wheels guarantee that you will get some type of win if certain conditions
are met.  Usually the conditions are that your wheel numbers contain
several of the winning numbers.

FLOTTO provides you with COMPLETE and Minimum Win Wheels.

A COMPLETE wheel arranges wheel numbers into every possible combination
of lottery tickets.  Depending upon the quantity of Wheel numbers, this
can create a large number of lottery tickets, however, it insures a
winning ticket if the wheel numbers contain the winning numbers.

A Minimum Win Wheel on the other hand, usually creates substantially fewer
lottery tickets and guarantees a "Minimum Lottery Win" provided certain
conditions are met.  Minimum win wheels are popular because they cost less
to play than COMPLETE wheels and the potential investment return can be
very high.

WHEELING is a three step process:

1. Choose a wheel from the list on the screen - COMPLETE or Minimum Win.
A description of each wheel is shown at the bottom of the list.  You can
use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the wheels.

2. Enter the wheel numbers into the boxes or select FLOTTO Numbers.

3. Select "Quit" when you are finished entering numbers.  FLOTTO will then
ask if you want to proceed.  Just answer "Yes" and FLOTTO will wheel the
tickets and LOG them for you.

A separate program called MAKWHEEL is available to help manage your FLOTTO
wheels.  MAKWHEEL is used to create new wheels, edit wheels, print wheels,
even duplicate wheels from other programs.  All registered FLOTTO users
receive a copy of MAKWHEEL along with a package of additional wheels.
Filtering serves two important functions.  It is used as a statistical
tool and it is used to control the creation of "FLOTTO Tickets".

When used as a statistical tool, you can Filter IN or Filter OUT numbers
of particular interest.  By doing this, FLOTTO will show you all Logged
Tickets that are Filtered.

To create a Filter choose "Make A Filter".  This is a 3 step process:

1. Choose the Filter type - "Every Number" or "Any Number".

   "Every Number" Filter means that the Logged Tickets will contain every
    MARKED number.  If the quantity of MARKED numbers is greater than the
    amount of numbers allowed per ticket, the Filtered Logged tickets will
    contain combinations of MARKED numbers.

    "Any Number" Filter means tickets can contain any MARKED number.

2. MARK one or more lottery numbers to filter.

3. Set the Filter by choosing "In Filter" or "Out Filter"

   To find tickets that contain MARKED numbers choose "In Filter".  To
   find tickets that do NOT contain MARKED numbers, choose "Out Filter".

Once a Filter has been set, the total of all Filtered Logged Tickets is
shown at the top of the screen.

NOTE:  Even if there are no filtered numbers the Filter will stay in
       effect until you quit or turn off the Filter.


---- > USING FILTERING TO CONTROL THE CREATION OF "FLOTTO TICKETS"

You must choose "In Filter" in order to control the creation of new
"FLOTTO Tickets".  Remember - a "FLOTTO Ticket" is created by selecting
"FLOTTO Ticket" or by using "Generate Tickets".  See the HELP for PICKING
TICKETS.

Creating "FLOTTO Tickets" with "Every Number" Filter means the new tickets
will contain every MARKED number (or random MARKED numbers if the MARKED
quantity exceeds the number allowed per ticket.)

Creating "FLOTTO Tickets" with "Any Number" Filter means the new tickets
will contain at least one MARKED number.


Select "Make A Filter" again to "Modify" the Filter, "Clear" (Turn Off)
the Filter or create a "New Filter".
FLOTTO will calculate two types of lottery ODDS:

1. The actual ODDS of playing the current lottery game are displayed on
the left of the screen.  These ODDS are typically printed on the back of
lottery play slips.

2. On the right side of the screen, FLOTTO will display the ODDS of
winning that lottery based on the quantity of Logged tickets.  If tickets
are Filtered, then the quantity of Filtered Logged tickets is used.


FLOTTO can also be used to get statistical information about numbers in
the lottery.

Select "Check Statistics" to scan all Logged tickets and display the
total occurrences of each lottery number.  If tickets are Filtered, only
Filtered tickets will be scanned.

After using "Check Statistics" you may wish to filter numbers of
particular interest.  For more information on Filtering, see the HELP for
FILTERING TICKETS.

NOTE:  Most lotteries use several sets of lottery balls to draw numbers.
       To track different ball sets just use SETUP and create a separate
       ticket file for each set of balls.
FLOTTO enables you to make printouts of Logged Tickets, Filtered Tickets,
Statistics, and Winning Tickets.

Before your first printout, use UTILITY from the main menu to configure
FLOTTO for either a LINE printer or a LASER printer.  LINE printers
include dot matrix type printers.  If you choose LASER printer, FLOTTO
will pause between printed pages.  Either printer should be loaded with
standard 11 inch long paper.

To print, you must have at least one LOGGED ticket.  If tickets are
Filtered, only the Filtered Tickets will be printed.  For information on
Filtering, see the HELP for FILTERING TICKETS.

A pick 6 ticket printout will look something like this:
Example - >    (1)  5   7  12  20  33  49  [126]
The first number, in parenthesis ( ), is the ticket number and the last
number, in brackets [ ], is the sum of all numbers in that ticket.

NOTE:  When Wheeling numbers you may get a message that the Logged Tickets
       will exceed 1000.  In this case, FLOTTO will ask if you want to
       send the wheel tickets to a printer.

Remember to always check that your printer is ready before you print.  For
information on printing Winning tickets, see the Help for WINNINGS.
FLOTTO stores Logged tickets in special (LOG) files on your computer's
disk.  These files are then reloaded when you return to pick tickets or
check winnings.

File names are defined in SETUP.  The actual file name starts with a
number that represents the game (pick 3,4,5,6,7) plus the name entered in
SETUP.  Examples - >  6-PCL.LOG,  3-JOHN.LOG,  5-FL1.LOG,  7-LUCKY.LOG

After you have created, edited or removed tickets, you can use the "Save
Tickets" menu selection to save all currently Logged tickets.

NOTE:  If you try to quit before you have not saved your tickets, FLOTTO
       will still ask if you want to Save the Logged Tickets.

The "Save Tickets" menu selection also allows you save a file as a backup
(BAK) and as a text file (TXT).

Backup files are useful if you want to keep a copy of an original file
before you modify or add new tickets.  Backup files are not required but
can be renamed as LOG files for later use.

A text file is a file of Logged Tickets that is stored in a DOS text or
ASCII format with ticket numbers separated by commas.  Text files are used
if you need to export Logged tickets to a word processor or another
program.
One of the most important features when playing the lottery is checking 
for WINNINGS.  Before you can check for winning tickets, you must have
saved a file of LOGGED tickets.

You will also need to be SETUP for the type of game you wish to check.
All this means is that you must be SETUP for pick 6 to check the winnings
in a pick 6 file.  The same goes for pick 3,4,5 and 7.

You may check as many files at one time as you like.  Just enter the file
name or press the F2 key to select the file from a list.  Next you will
enter the winning lottery numbers.  When you are finished entering the
winning numbers, press 'Q' to Quit and the first ticket will appear below
the winning numbers. 

A MATCH box to the left shows the quantity of numbers in the ticket that
match a winning number.  Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through
each ticket.

Several options are available to assist you:

1. Speed Search - Quickly search for the first or next winning ticket.

NOTE:  Speed Search may also be selected by pressing the keyboard spacebar.

2. Check All - This will check every ticket and display the total of all
winning number matches.  This option also asks if you would like to send
the winning tickets to your printer.

3. New File - Use this to check the winnings of another file.

4. Winning Numbers - Select this to modify or change the winning numbers.

5. Define A Win - This option allows you to define a winning ticket or
configure bonus numbers.  Specify how many winning numbers a ticket must
contain to win the smallest prize.  If a ticket matches more winning
numbers it will also be a winner.


NOTE:  Your SETUP file contains information on your Win Definition.  If
       you change this, FLOTTO will prompt you to use SETUP to save your
       changes.
The UTILITY menu offers 5 features:

1. CHANGE COLORS - This option will allow you to change screens to COLOR
or black and white.  FLOTTO will read your computer's configuration and
attempt to set these for you initially.  If you have a monochrome monitor
or a two color laptop you may wish to CHANGE COLORS to select the most
desired setting.

2. SOUND - Turn FLOTTO sounds on or off.  Although SOUND is not required,
FLOTTO creates sounds on your computer speaker to confirm actions as well
as notify you of winning tickets or invalid input.

3. PRINTER - FLOTTO supports two types of printers - LINE or LASER.  LINE
printers are (Dot Matrix Type).  Select LASER PRINTER if you printer
prints an entire page at a time.  FLOTTO will also pause between pages
if LASER is chosen.  For more information on printouts, see the HELP for
PRINTING TICKETS.

4. LOAD AS TEXT - Import lottery tickets from a separate ASCII text file
into FLOTTO.  These tickets may have been created by another lottery
program or perhaps by a word processor.  In order for FLOTTO to correctly
import the tickets, each ticket must be listed on a separate line within
the file and numbers should be separated by commas, spaces or inside
quotes.  Example ->  1,2,3,4,5,6    or    1 2 3 4 5 6

NOTE:  FLOTTO can load up to 1000 tickets with numbers between 0 and 99.

5. DELETE LOG FILE - Delete a FLOTTO LOG file from disk.  This feature
should be used with caution and you may want to make a backup (BAK) file
before deleting.


NOTE:  Your SETUP file contains information on COLORS, SOUND OR PRINTER.
       If you change any of these, FLOTTO will prompt you to use SETUP to
       save these changes.
              Welcome to FLOTTO - The FAST Lottery Program!

If you are new user, thanks for choosing FLOTTO.  FLOTTO is an easy to use
lottery program and is packed with many powerful features.  We hope you
find it enjoyable and hope that it helps you to win the lottery.

FLOTTO has discovered that you do not have a SETUP file and assumes
that you may be using the program for the first time.  After you leave
this message, you will automatically enter the SETUP routine.  SETUP
will ask a few basic questions such as:

                            Enter File Name

The name "PCL" appears in the box at first but you may enter any file
name such as your initials for example.

You will then be asked to choose and configure a lottery game.  When you
are done, FLOTTO will automatically save this information in a SETUP file.
From there you're all ready to start playing that lottery game.

Remember - HELP is always available by pressing the F1 key.

To exit this HELP screen just press the Escape key or use a mouse and
click "Esc" at the bottom of the screen.


                   Have fun and good luck from FLOTTO.
                            