README for CONVERT Version 2.0-a for Windows TM CONTENTS OUTLINE INTRODUCTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS MEMORY REQUIREMENTS OTHER REQUIREMENTS FILES INCLUDED INSTALLING CONVERT 2.0 TROUBLESHOOTING CONVERT 2.0 THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT CUSTOMER SUPPORT REGISTRATION SHAREWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ******** INTRODUCTION **************** CONVERT 2.0 for the Windows TM operating system is a program designed to make your life a little easier. Now, you no longer have to dig out that book with all those formulas and spend time looking up that particular conversion factor that applies to your particular application. Most, if not all, of your conversions can now be done in a fraction of the time it takes to look them up in a book. I had to fix a couple of minor bugs in the program so this is the 2.0-a version. In Area Conversion - Entering value to be converted into Square Yards, Square Roods was resulting 0. Some of the Result numbers were too long for the result boxes. Redesigned most of the Conversion Forms to accomodate more digits. ******** SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ********* Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 or later running in 386 Enhanced Mode. CONVERT 2.0 will run with version 3.0, but the WinHelp.EXE version 3.0 will not support the CVT.HLP file. Convert will not run if you are running windows in the Standard Mode. Windows is running in Standard Mode if it was loaded using the /S switch. 386SX/DX, 486SX/DX. At least 900 KBytes available on hard drive. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS If you have a previous version of Convert, it is NOT RECOMMENDED that you retain these files. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you go to the directory where the previous version of Convert resides and delete all the files before installing Convert 2.0. Also, if you had a previous version of Convert then go into the C:\WINDOWS directory and delete the file "CONVERT.INI". When you run Convert 2.0 for the first time, a new CONVERT.INI will be generated. If you already have a copy of the THREED.VBX file on your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, then you can delete this file from the Convert directory. This will save you 65K bytes of space on your hard drive. MAKE SURE that you have this file on your system as Convert will not run without it. The VBRUN300.DLL is REQUIRED to run Convert. This file can be found in any number of places. I have not included the VBRUN300.DLL file in the CVT2.ZIP because it increases the file size considerably, (almost 400K). On CompuServe it can be found in the following forums: MS BASIC Forum MS WINFUN Forum MS Windows Shareware Forum or simply click on the "Find" button on WinCIM and then type VBRUN300. Many BBS's also will have this file in their archives somewhere. MEMORY REQUIREMENTS At least 4 Meg of RAM. Program may generate an "Out of Memory" error. If this happens, try to run CONVERT again. Windows should re-allocate the available memory to run CONVERT. If not, see "Customer Support" in the file CVT.HLP. Also, check your Windows - Control Panel - 386 Enhanced setting for swap-file size. It is generally recommended to have a permanent swap file in your system. See you Windows documentation for instructions on how to change the Windows Swap File settings. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Although you can effectively run CONVERT without a Mouse, CONVERT was written to optimally take full advantage if you have a Mouse. See the help file for instructions. Hercules Monochrome, CGA/EGA, VGA/SVGA. NOTE: I have run Convert on a bare bones 286 with a Hercules Monochrome monitor, 2 Meg RAM, Windows version 3.0 with vesion 3.1 WINHELP.EXE with the following results: 1. The program took a long time to load. 2. The Windows graphics were cut off at the bottom. Otherwise, the program seemed to run OK. If you experience other problems, please let us know. FILES INCLUDED: CVT.EXE The main program CVT.HLP Help file for Convert README.TXT This File STATUS.DLL Convert's status bar THREED.VBX Various controls The following files are used to provide the various graphics used in the Convert program, DO NOT DELETE!: CONV.BMP CONVERT.BMP No manual is included since the extensive Help file has all the instructions necessary to run Convert. This is a Shareware Product. You are authorized to freely use it for a period not to exceed 30 days. You are then REQUIRED to register it. See the Help file for registration procedures. ********** INSTALLING CONVERT 2.0 ************* 1. Simply create a directory named whatever you want, it is suggested however, that you create a directory named CONVERT. 2. Copy the files on this disk to your recently created directory. 3. Run CVT.EXE. The first time the program runs, you will be asked the directory where the Convert 2.0 files are located. Just follow the instructions and you will be up and running in no time. ******** TROUBLESHOOTING CONVERT 2.0 ********** Problem 1: "Unable to find file" When loading Convert 2.0 Cause 1: The program files were moved to a different directory or drive after Convert 2.0 was initially installed and the setup was ran. Solution: Go to the \Windows directory and delete the file "CONVERT.INI" then run CVT.EXE again. The setup should prompt you for the directory where Convert is to reside. Cause 2: You have deleted one or more of the files that are distributed with Convert 2.0. Solution: Go to the directory where you want Convert 2.0 to reside and PKUnzip the file CVT2.ZIP in that directory. Go to the \Windows directory and delete the file CONVERT.INI. Run CVT.EXE and follow the setup instructions. Cause 3: You do not have the file VBRUN300.DLL on your system. Solution: See the SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS section elsewhere in this text for instructions on where to obtain this file. ***** Problem 2: "Out of Memory" When loading Convert 2.0 Cause 1: You might be running Windows in Standard Mode. Solution: Exit Windows then re-start Windows WITHOUT the /S switch, i.e., C:>WIN Cause 2: You might have several applications running that take up too much of the memory resources on your machine. Solution: Close some of the other applications and try to reload Convert 2.0. Cause 3: There is not physically enough memory to run Convert 2.0. Solution: You might try going into the Windows Control Panel, 386 Enhanced and create a Permanent Swap File on your machine. See your Windows documentation for instructions on how to do this. ***** Problem 3: At resolutions of Super VGA 1024 X 768 and greater, the program gets rearranged on the screen, i.e., the program window is bigger than the Convert 2.0 graphic picture, some of the icons might not appear correctly, etc. Cause: This program is designed to run in resolution modes of Super VGA 800 X 640 and lower. Solution: Go to Win Setup and select a video driver that is compatible with Convert 2.0, i.e., Super VGA 800 X 640, etc. See you Windows documentation for instructions on how to do this. ***** Problem 4: When loading Convert 2.0 you get the following message: "The file 'C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\THREED.VBX' is out of date. This program requires a newer version" Cause: There are numerous versions of the THREED.VBX file. Many Windows load and use routines found in Danamic Link Libraries(DLL) and Visual Basic Controls(VBX) and keep these routines in memory. These routines are unique in that they can be shared by more than one program. If a program is running that is using a different version of the THREED.VBX file than is resident in the directory where the Convert program resides then there may be conflicts. Solution: Check your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory for the THREED.VBX file. If there is a later version of than the one residing in the Convert program's directory, then it is safe to delete the THREED.VBX file in the Convert directory. At any rate, you should have the latest version of THREED.VBX in your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. If you are having any other problems with Convert 2.0 then see CUSTOMER SUPPORT below. ********* THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT ********** Shareware is copyrighted software that is distributed by authors through bulletin boards, on-line services and disk vendors. Shareware allows you to try the software for a reasonable limited period. If you decide not to continue using it, you throw it away, (remove it from your hard drive), and forget about it. You only pay for it if you continue to use it. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You benefit because you get to use the software to determine whether it meets your needs, before you pay for it. The shareware system and the continued availability of quality shareware products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the shareware you use. It's the the registration fees you pay which allow authors to support and continue to develope our products. Please show your support for shareware by registering those programs you actually use. ************* CUSTOMER SUPPORT ************* CompuServe: Michael Robertson, 71024,1562 Internet: mjrsoft@ix.netcom.com Voice Phone: In USA only (714) 858-1843, leave name & number and brief description of problem, someone will contact you as soon as possible. Snail Mail: MJR Software 22 Buckthorn Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 ************** REGISTRATION **************** CompuServe: GO SWREG Product #1829 Snail Mail: Send Check or Money Order in the amount of $10.00 to: MJR Software 22 Buckthorn Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 If you wish to have a copy of Convert 2.0 on a 3½ disk then, send an extra $3.00, total $13.00. $10.00 will get you a Registration Number that will eliminate those bothersome NAG SCREENS. Free Customer Support. Notification of new releases. Later upgrades offered at reduced prices. ************ SHAREWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ************** This is an agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and MJR SOFTWARE. By using or distributing copies of the shareware evaluation version of the CONVERT 2.0 package in any way, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, you must cease using or distributing this software immediately. 1) LICENSE TO USE: You may use the shareware evaluation version of CONVERT 2.0 for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If you wish to use it beyond this period, you MUST REGISTER by making the necessary payment to MJR SOFTWARE as outlined elsewhere in this package. 2) COPYRIGHT: CONVERT 2.0 is Copyright (c) 1993-1995 by MJR SOFTWARE and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. MJR SOFTWARE, as exclusive publisher, is an authorized representative of the copyright holder. Except to the extent expressly licensed, the copyright holder has and reserves the exclusive copyright and other right, title, and interest to copy and distribute this software, and the right to use the Trademark "CONVERT" in connection with it. 3) NON-COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION: You are granted a license to copy and distribute the shareware evaluation version of CONVERT 2.0 in a non-commercial manner. Distribution is non-commercial if it is for free, or by a hobby, user or computer interest group to its members, or by any BBS, provided the CONVERT 2.0 package is not modified or abridged in any way. MJR SOFTWARE reserves the right to revoke this license at any time for any reason on 90 days advance written notice. Commercial distributors should contact MJR Software for information concerning distribution of CONVERT 2.0. See Customer Support in this file or the CVT.HLP file for information on contacting MJR Software. 4) THIS PACKAGE (CONSISTING OF THE CONVERT 2.0 SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED FILES AND DOCUMENTATION) IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF, THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF; ITS APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENTNESS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THIS PACKAGE IS ASSUMED BY THE USER. IN NO EVENT WILL MJR SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PACKAGE, EVEN IF MJR SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ANY AND ALL USE OF THIS PACKAGE, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITH NO REGARD TO THE LEGALITY OF SUCH USE OR PURPOSE, IS THE COMPLETE AND SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. Some states do not allow disclaimers of implied warranties or the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above disclaimers and exclusions may not apply to you. 5) GOVERNING LAW: This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Should any part or parts of this agreement be deemed unlawful, the remainder shall continue to apply. ***** TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ***** -------------------------- "CONVERT" is a trademark of MJR SOFTWARE. "Microsoft" is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective companies. No infringement is intended. Thanks!