Copyright: Copyright © 1997 by VulcanSoft


About VulcanSoft

VulcanSoft is a small software company based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Formerly known as Vulcan Technology it produces and markets popular Windows 95/NT4 productivity applications via the Shareware distribution method ("try before you buy"). Our goal is to produce quality software with friendly user-interfaces at affordable prices.


Version History

Version 1.03

•	Fixed problem with information after printing registration form.

Version 1.02

•	Fixed problem with color and line-width selection on Setup page.

Version 1.01

•	New contact information.

Version 1.00

•	Initial release.


Member of the ASP

 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 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.


Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of registering?

Once you have registered you will receive a registration code (by e-mail or postal mail) which eliminates this reminder screen and all time-limiting features. Additionally, you will get free support by e-mail and phone, free minor version updates, and discounts on other VulcanSoft products.

I would like to register by e-mail, but I am concerned that my credit card number might be stolen on the Internet. What are you doing to protect me from that?

We have taken extensive steps to encrypt (scramble) your registration information sent via e-mail making it virtually impossible for third parties to use your information even in case your e-mail was intercepted.

Do I need to register 2 copies if I use this software on 2 computers?

If you are the only person using this software and it is not being used on two PC's at the same time then you only need to register one copy. Any other scenario requires you to register one copy per user.

Will any of my information be sold and/or given to third parties?

No. It is our strict policy not to sell or otherwise give any of our customers' information to third parties!

If I don't give my e-mail address how will I get my registration code?

You will receive your registration code by postal mail. Please note that mail to destinations outside North America can easily take 7 to 10 business days.

Will I get notices of updates by postal mail?

No. All notifications of updates and new products will be sent via e-mail only. You can, however, always find the latest versions and/or new products on our web site.

Can I give a copy of a registered version to a friend?

You can give a copy of the software to a friend, but the registration code is for your eyes only. See Legal Notices  in the help file.

How do I know if I have the latest version?

You can be sure to always find the latest versions on our web site at  http://www.vulcansoft.com.  The general rule is that if this version's date/time stamp is older than 6 months you can get a newer version at above address.  You can also find the latest VulcanSoft products on CompuServe (GO WINUSER) and on America Online's Software Center.

Are there any other VulcanSoft products on the market?

Yes, there are.  Again, please visit our web site for the latest list of VulcanSoft products.

Why are you not charging sales tax from Colorado residents?

Since only a small percentage of our customers are Colorado residents we decided not to confuse all other customers (including international customers). Instead, we take care of the appropriate sales tax internally.

Please feel free to contact us at info@vulcansoft.com if you have additional questions.


How to Register (Purchase)

What are the benefits of registering?

You will receive a registration code which eliminates the "reminder screen" and all time-limiting features. Additionally, you will get free minor version upgrades, free support, free notifications via e-mail of updates and new products, and substantial discounts on future (major) versions of this and other VulcanSoft products.

How do I register?

The easiest way to register is through the included Registration Form built into the program (which you will see every time you start an unregistered copy of this program or by selecting Register and Registration Form from the main menu). This module guides you through the registration process and calculates the registration fee for single copies, site-licenses and applicable discounts.

Accepted forms of payment are:

•	Visa, Mastercard and American Express

•	Check or Money Order (must be in US-Dollars)

•	Sorry, no purchase orders!

Alternatively, you can also register online on our web site at http://www.vulcansoft.com

All orders are guaranteed to be processed within 24 hours of receipt. Please note that postal mail may easily take 7-10 business days if mailed from outside North America. Also, if you do not provide your e-mail address we will send your registration information to you by postal mail.


Support
Customer Support

Note: All communication with us must be in English or German.

Customer support is available to registered users by:

E-Mail

Send an e-mail to support@vulcansoft.com and include your name and serial number.

Phone

Call the following U.S. number: +1 (303) 494-7716


Installation

Run the included SETUP.EXE program and follow the instructions.

If you should ever want to uninstall this program simply follow these steps:

•	Select Settings from the Start Menu

•	Select Add/Remove Programs

•	Select the program name and click on Add/Remove


Latest VulcanSoft Products

You can always find the latest VulcanSoft products at the following places:

World Wide Web

http://www.vulcansoft.com

CompuServe

GO WINUSER and search for "VulcanSoft"

(note: postings may be delayed by 2 weeks compared to the World Wide Web)

America Online

In the Software Center search for "VulcanSoft"

(note: postings may be delayed by 2 weeks compared to the World Wide Web)

Note that there are many places on the World Wide Web that may list VulcanSoft products but, since we do not have direct control over such sites, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to download the latest versions there. The same holds true for other distribution channels such as CD-ROM's and floppy disks. It is therefore a good idea to check the places listed above (especially http://www.vulcansoft.com).


Contacting VulcanSoft

Note: All communication with us must be in English or German.

You can contact VulcanSoft one of the following ways:

World Wide Web

http://www.vulcansoft.com

E-Mail

info@vulcansoft.com for general questions

sales@vulcansoft.com for sales-related questions

support@vulcansoft.com for support-related questions

Phone

++1 (303) 494-7716 (USA)

Postal Mail

VulcanSoft

P.O. Box 2086

Boulder, Colorado 80306

USA


Copy Program for a Friend

We have made it easy for you to give a copy of this program to a friend of yours. By simply selecting Help and Copy Program for a Friend from the program's main menu you can make an unregistered copy for a friend, family member, or business associate.

However, please remind the person you give a copy to that this is a Shareware copy and he/she must register this program for continued use.

WARNING: Giving your registration code to others is a violation of international copyright law and will be prosecuted to the maximum extend possible under law!


Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+PgUp (Previous Page)

Sets the Start Date back one full page (depending on how many weeks are shown). Ctrl+PgUp is equal to clicking on the left fifth of the biorhythm when your cursor changes its shape to the shape above.

Ctrl+Up (One Day Back)

Sets the Start Date back one day. Ctrl+Up is equal to clicking on the second left fifth of the biorhythm when your cursor changes its shape to the shape above.

Ctrl+Home (Today)

Sets the Start Date to today's date. Ctrl+Home is equal to clicking in the middle of the biorhythm when your cursor changes its shape to the shape above.

Ctrl+Down (One Day Forward)

Advances the Start Date by one day. Ctrl+Down is equal to clicking on the second fifth of the biorhythm when your cursor changes its shape to the shape above.

Ctrl+PgDn (Next Page)

Advances the Start Date by one full page (depending on how many weeks are shown). Ctrl+PgDn is equal to clicking on the right fifth of the biorhythm when your cursor changes its shape to the shape above.

Alt+I	Activates the Birth Date combobox.

Alt+A	Activates the Start Date combobox

Alt+B	Shows the Biorhythm page

Alt+S	Shows the Setup page

F1	Shows this help file

Alt+F4	Closes the program


What is a Biorhythm?

Everything in nature is influenced by periodic rhythms starting with planets orbiting their respective suns, change of the seasons, the moon phases, day and night, and the natural rhythms of life amongst others. The human body is very receptive to respond to such cyclic changes in its environment.

Scientists have discovered specific body cycles which are now known as biorhythms. They influence strenght, mental abilities, moods, ability to learn, logical thinking, immunity to desease, etc.  We used the three most commonly used rhythms (mental, physical and emotional) and added an "overall" rhythm which is calculated from the average of the first three on a given day.

Each biorhythm is divided into three sections: a positive (active) phase, the zero level (horizontal line in the middle of the chart), and a negative (passive) phase. A specific rhythm in its active phase indicates that its associated properties (abilities) are enhanced, while these same properties are diminished during its passive phase.

The zero level has a special meaning: when a rhythm crosses this line from active to passive, it is said to be in a critical state.  Your abilities are unstable during the critical state and you should take extra precautions during these days. When a rhythm crosses from passive to active, it is said to be in a zero state. See each cycle's associated properties (abilities) below.

Each cycle starts from the zero level at the time of birth and moves into the active phase. Thereafter, you will very seldomly get a similar constellation again since each rhythm has a different cyclic length (see below).

Studies have been conducted which show that 80% of drivers that caused serious car accidents were in a critical phase. However, this does not mean that you will be involved in a car crash during a critical phase of one of your biorhythms. This simply states that the likelihood that such an event might occur is higher than during non-critical phases.

As is the case with most things in life, there are people believing in biorhythms, and there are people not believing in them. However, before you discard this program as nonsense, we encourage you to explore key dates in your life and compare them to your biorhythms. Who knows ...

Physical

Length: 23 days

Abilities: Strength, Stamina, Immunity to Desease, Potency, Coordination, Resistance to Pain

Emotional

Length: 28 days

Abilities: Mental Stability, Sensitivity, Moods

Mental

Length: 33 days

Abilities: Ability to Learn, Memory, Analytical Thinking, Logic, Decision Making


End User License Agreement

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS. VULCANSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

REGISTERED VERSION LIFETIME WARRANTY

VulcanSoft warrants the physical diskette(s) and physical documentation provided (if any) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. If VulcanSoft receives notification of defects in materials and/or workmanship, and such notification is determined by VulcanSoft to be correct, VulcanSoft will replace the defective diskette(s) and/or documentation. The entire and exclusive liability and remedy for breach of this Warranty shall be limited to replacement of defective diskette(s) and/or documentation and shall not include or extend to any claim for and/or right to recover any other damages, including but not limited to, loss of profit, data, or use of the software, or special, incidental, or consequential damages or other similar claims, even if VulcanSoft has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will VulcanSoft's liability for any damages to you or any other person ever exceed the lower of suggested list price or actual price paid for the license to use this software, regardless of any form of the claim.

VULCANSOFT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

TRADEMARKS

VulcanSoft and Vulcan Biorhythm 97 are trademarks of VulcanSoft.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Inc.

America Online is a registered trademark of Quantum Computer Services, Inc.


Guide to the Main Screen

Click on the area of interest below:


File Menu

Previous Page	Sets the Start Date back a full page

One Day Back	Sets the Start Date back one day

Today	Sets the Start Date to Today

One Day Forward	Advances the Start Date by one day

Next Page	Advances the Start Date by one full page

Save as Bitmap	Prompts you to save the current chart as a bitmap

Print	Prompts you to print the current chart

Set As Wallpaper	Sets the current chart as Windows' wallpaper (tiled or centered)

Exit	Closes the program


Register Menu

Registration Form	Displays the built-in registration form

Enter Registration Code	Licenses this program to you (with appropriate code)


Help Menu

Help	Displays this help file

Copy Program for a Friend	Copies the unregistered version of this program

Latest VulcanSoft Products	Info on how to get our latest products/versions

About	Displays the About dialog


Birth Date

Enter the birth date here which you want to be calculated. You can also click on the down-arrow to see a popup calendar.


Start Date

Enter the date to start with here. You can also click on the down-arrow to display a popup calendar.


Splitter Bar

Move the mouse onto this bar, hold down the left mouse-button and drag it to adjust the horizontal proportions of the main screen.


Biorhythm Page

This page displays your biorhythm chart.


Setup Page

This page allows you to adjust the biorhythm chart to your liking.


Header Line 1

Displays the birth date entered to the left including the weekday and the astrological sign for the birth date.


Header Line 2

Displays the age in years and days according to the birth date and start date entered.


Active Phase

See also What is a Biorhythm?


Passive Phase

See also What is a Biorhythm?


Zero Level

See also What is a Biorhythm?


Emotional Biorhythm

See also What is a Biorhythm?


Overall Biorhythm

See also What is a Biorhythm?


Footer Dates

See also What is a Biorhythm?


Mental Biorhythm

See also What is a Biorhythm?


Physical Biorhythm

See also What is a Biorhythm?