Periodic Table v2.02 - ReadMe.TXT --------------------------------- This is a maintenance release of Periodic Table. It corrects a bug in the List Properties dialog that would cause the program to freeze when the sort order was changed. It also contains all the changes from version 2.01. It has fixed any known bugs and added a Maximize on Startup menu command. See the PTOE.WRI files for details. Please note that this release is FREE for registered users of Periodic Table 2.0 and 2.01 ************************************************************** ** Note: each user that registers will receive a discount ** ** coupon good on the purchase of one issue of the JCS ** ** Marketing "Shareware Collection"(tm) CD-ROM. This ** ** inexpensive CD-ROM contains over 2000 of the latest ** ** versions of the best Shareware on the market. The ** ** coupon price of $9.95 is over 50% off the regular price. ** ** OFFER GOOD FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY ** ************************************************************** Periodic Table is designed for use by individuals ranging from students of chemistry, chemistry hobbyists, industry professionals, and academic researchers as well as instructors of chemistry. Periodic Table provides comprehensive and detailed element information ranging from atomic number to thermal conductivity. It also provides information on over 890 isotopes of the 110 elements, including abundance, half-life and decay mode. Periodic Table supports the use of the Windows clipboard and DDE to aid in using the information in presentations, school homework, and technical documents. Periodic Table also allows you to print much of its data. This version of Periodic Table requires Windows 3.1. If it is installed on a Windows 3.0 system, it will not run. If you received Periodic Table as a ZIP file, and you are using 360kb disks, please unzip PT201A.ZIP and PT201B.ZIP to separate diskettes and label them with the names: PERIODIC TABLE INSTALLATION DISK PERIODIC TABLE DOCUMENT DISK respectivly. If you are unziping the files to a disk format greater than 360kb, then you can unzip both files to the same diskette. If you received Periodic Table on diskette, and your disk format is greater than 360kb, then you will receive only one diskette with all files on it. The installation will proceed normally without asking you to change diskettes. Insert your Installation Disk in drive A: Then from the File/Run command of either Program Manager or File Manager type: A:\INSTALL Then just follow the screen prompts. Thanks for choosing Periodic Table by SMI Corporation. README.TXT ------------ Page 2 PLEASE NOTE: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Several files in this application are compressed. If you don't use the installation program or you need to copy one of the original files onto your hard disk, use the UNPACK.EXE file located in your installation directory or on the install disk. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= If you received Periodic Table as a ZIP file, you should find the following files included. If you received Periodic Table on diskette, you should check to see that the files listed as being on Disk 1 or Disk 2 are on the proper diskettes. PT202A.ZIP ZIP file for the Periodic Table Installation Disk INSTALL.EXE The installation program INSTALL.BIN An installation support file INSTALL.BMP An installation support file INSTALL.INF The installation script FILE_ID.DIZ An ASCII BBS file description PTOE.EX$ Periodic Table program PTOE.HL$ Periodic Table help file ELEM0000.DA$ Nuclide database ELEM0001.DA$ Daughter nuclide database ELEM0000.KE$ Nuclide database key file ELEM0001.KE$ Daughter nuclide database key file ELEM.DBD Nuclide/Daughter database description file PT202B.ZIP ZIP file for the Periodic Table Document Disk PTOE.WR$ Periodic Table Manual CTL3D.DL$ Microsoft 3D Control Library ORDER.TXT ASCII order form VENDOR.DOC File of disk vendor infomation SYSOP.DOC File of information for BBS sysops FILE_ID.DIZ An ASCII BBS file description UNPACK.EXE A program to unpack individual files from the install disk(s) DUNPACK.EXE A DOS program to unpack individual files from the install disk(s) Files that end in a '$' sign are packed. To copy them individually to your hard disk, you will need to use the UNPACK.EXE program provided on the Document Disk and in your installation directory. See PTOE.WRI for more details on Periodic Table. SMI Corporation is always glad to hear from our users. If you find bugs or have comments about features you would like to see in future versions, please call or write us. We'll be glad to hear from you! SUPPORT Registered users receive free support for one year via telephone at the number listed below. Any user's (registered or not) questions will be answered if sent by mail to the address below or via e-mail to the e-mail address given below. All questions by any user related to the installation of Periodic Table will also qualify for free support by telephone. README.TXT ------------ Page 3 Address: SMI Corporation Customer Relations P.O. Box 582221 Tulsa, OK 74158 Phone: (918) 560-9536 8:00am to 5:00pm Central time E-Mail: BIX: rluhman Internet: rluhman@bix.com OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.