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ETC■■■AN INTRODUCTION & TUTORIAL FOR THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST
■0100
│ THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST - An Information Utility for Scientists │
THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST
An Information Utility for Scientist
Computerized Periodic Table - Element Information Database
Molecular Weight Calculator - RedOx Calculator
Chemical Equation Balancing - Solvent Guide
Dilutions Calculator - Chemical Solutions Calculator
Units Conversions - Scientific Data Tables
FlashCard Elements Drill
Created and Published by Integral Scientific Software
111 East Drake Suite 7050
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
303 225-9491
Use your down arrow key to see important additional information!
The Integral Scientist documentation is contained in this file,
IS_INTRO.ISD and the individual USERS GUIDE files for each function as
well as a few additional documentation files. All such files are
available for on-line viewing through the USER GUIDE command [alt-ƒ1].
_______________________________________________________________________________
■0105
COPYRIGHT
The Integral Scientist
copyright 1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994
by David M. Trump & Integral Scientific Software
The Integral Scientist is a computer program along with
associated support files and documentation files. It has
been in continuous development since 1988 and is copyright
1988 and all succeeding years including 1994 by the author
David M. Trump doing business as Integral Scientific Software.
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■0110
INTRODUCTION
Welcome To The Integral Scientist
THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST is an information utility for scientists. The
Integral Scientist can provide you with access to many important facts
about the elements. You can drill yourself on your knowledge of the
periodic table, find important constants and notes you have created, and
always get help using the program at the touch of a key.
With The Integral Scientist you can select solvents by various criteria,
solve complex calculations on chemical solutions, calculate chemical
compound molecular weight, balance chemical equations as you enter them,
combine half-reactions and examine the resulting reduction-oxidation
equation, plan and print dilution recipes using either standard or serial
methods and convert units of measure in thirty categories. You can extract
printed reports or export data to other programs.
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■0115
A DEFINITION
The dictionary defines INTEGRAL as that which is an indispensable part of a
whole. We hope that you will find The INTEGRAL SCIENTIST an indispensable
part of your day as a scientist, educator, or student.
This file introduces you to the many features of The Integral Scientist.
You will learn some simple general principles of operation and see an
overview of the program structure. Following the overview, each section of
the program is introduced. You might want to take the time to read through
this introduction before using the program. Better yet, use it as a guide
as you explore, trying each of the functions after reading its
documentation. You will quickly become an expert user of the program.
THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST is a powerful program with many features and
functions. It is designed to be easy to understand and to use. There are
a few simple principles which will allow you to use any feature of the
program with ease.
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■0120
POWERFUL PROGRAM - SIMPLE RULES
RULE ONE - Find the command you need on the screen. Most immediate actions
are displayed on the screen. Whatever it is that you want to do, check the
top and bottom lines of the current screen for the action key. Any time an
action is displayed in a menu or at the top or bottom lines of a display
you can press the indicated key or click on the item with a mouse to take
that action.
RULE TWO - Help is always available at the press of [ƒ1] or by clicking
your right mouse button. When you "call for help" by taking one of those
two actions you will see a menu listing your current options. You can
also access the User's Guide for the current function or activity directly
from any function by pressing [alt∙ƒ1].
RULE THREE - You always get out with the [alt∙ƒ4] key. No matter what you
are doing, [alt∙ƒ4] closes the current action and backs up one level. The
[escape] key does the same thing except at the main menu, where [alt∙ƒ4] is
required to exit the program and [escape] displays an information window
"about" The Integral Scientist.
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■0125
RULES AND EXCEPTIONS
Throughout this on-line guide you will see boxed depictions of the various
help menus. In most cases, the menu as shown is abridged by omitting the
following three lines. They are part of almost every drop-down menu. To
avoid unneeded repetition they are not shown unless there is some special
exception.
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ [ƒ1] help ║
║ [alt∙ƒ1] guide ║
║ [alt∙ƒ4]/[esc] return to main screen ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
And, speaking of exceptions; obviously, in a program as powerful as THE
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST there are many more commands and actions to take than
the simple list of three rules. If, however, you remember the three simple
rules, you'll never get stuck and you won't have to REMEMBER the rest of
the commands. They are always where you can find them on the screen or
with the help key.
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■0130
AN OVERHEAD VIEW
Whenever you are navigating new territory it's nice to have a map to help
you find the way.
The organization of version 2 of The Integral Scientist presents a map of
the program every time you view the main screen menu. All functions are
accessible from the main menu. In many cases, the functions use each other
to make calculations, but that relationship is always transparent to you,
the user. For instance, the solutions calculator and the chemical equation
balancer use the power of the molecular mass calculator. The molecular
mass calculator looks up its information in the periodic table function.
The calculation of amount of substance in the molecular mass function, the
Nernst equation calculator, the dilutions calculator and even the units
conversion calculator use the same calculating engine as the solutions
calculator. Throughout the program, the et cetera hypertext function is
used to provide on-line access to the user's guide! All this happens
without any intervention from the user.
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■0135
NAVIGATIONAL MAP
In The Integral Scientist, the Map is the Territory! ü
ƒ1 Help Context sensitive help and User Guide. é
ƒ2 Elements Periodic table & element property database. α
ƒ3 Molecular mass Atomic mass sum & % of a chemical formula. ß
ƒ4 RedOx Combine and balance half-reactions. Γ
ƒ4 Equilibrium Enter and balance chemical equations. π
ƒ5 Solvents Comparative database of solvent properties. Σ
ƒ6 Solutions Solve for variables of chemical solutions. σ
ƒ7 Dilutions Calculate simple and serial dilutions. µ
ƒ8 Units Units of measure calculator & reference guide. τ
ƒ9 Et cetera Data screens of useful technical information. Φ
ƒ2 Flashcard Periodic table learning drill. Θ
Notice the double-arrow symbol at the end of some of the lines above.
Click your mouse on any of those to use the cross-reference link to the
reference, either in this file or to another file. If you have no mouse,
press [ƒ9] then enter the revealed number.
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ȟThe Map Is Not The Territory!
A basic principle of the discipline of General Semantics is that "The Map
Is Not The Territory." The description of a thing is not the thing being
described. Within the metaphysical limits of human experience, that is a
useful concept; a concept approximating truth. The menu structure of The
Integral Scientist is as close as we could come to an accurate map!
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ȎIntroduction And Help For New Users
ƒ1 Help Context sensitive help and User Guide.
No matter what you are doing in The Integral Scientist, there is always
help available at the press of the [ƒ1] key. Press once for a help menu.
Press a second time or press [@∙ƒ1] to open the context sensitive User's
Guide to the section covering your current activity.
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»αGo To User's Guide for the Elements Function
≈0100 ÷ELEMENTS.ISD
The Elements function of The Integral Scientist is a computerized Periodic
Table with much more information than could possibly be packed into any
printed periodic table, no matter how complex!
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
periodic table and element property database. Press any other key or click
anywhere else to close this link window.
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ȧGo To User's Guide for the Molecular Weight Function
≈0100 ÷MLWEIGHT.ISD
The Molecular mass calculator function of The Integral Scientist provides
automatic calculation of the molecular weight of a chemical compound.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Molecular Weight Calculator. Press any other key or click anywhere else to
close this link window.
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»ΓGo To User's Guide for the Reduction-Oxidation Function
≈0100 ÷REDOXCAL.ISD
With the Reduction-Oxidation calculator select any two half-reactions from
a library of more than 280 and combine them to yield a complete reaction.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Reduction - Oxidation Calculator. Press any other key or click anywhere
else to close this link window.
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»πGo To User's Guide for the Equation Balancing Function
≈0100 ÷EQUILIBR.ISD
With the Equilibrium function enter and balance a complete chemical
equation while dynamically monitoring the element frequencies.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Equilibrium Chemical Equation Balancer. Press any other key or click
anywhere else to close this link window.
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»ΣGo To User's Guide for the Solvents Database Function
≈0100 ÷SOLVENTS.ISD
The SOLVENTS GUIDE presents a list of common solvents from which you can
select according to various combinations of specifications.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Solvents Database and Selection Guide. Press any other key or click
anywhere else to close this link window.
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»σGo To User's Guide for the Solutions Calculator Function
≈0100 ÷SOLUTION.ISD
The SOLUTIONS CALCULATOR is a calculator for dealing with the complex
relationships of variables in chemical solutions. The calculator
manipulates 17 solution variables and contains 52 pre-programmed equations.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Chemical Solutions Calculator. Press any other key or click anywhere else
to close this link window.
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»µGo To User's Guide for the Dilution Calculator Function
≈0100 ÷DILUTION.ISD
With the Dilution Calculator pre-calculate the exact steps required to
attain the desired dilutions and print a procedure sheet for use at the lab
bench.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Dilution Calculator. Press any other key or click anywhere else to close
this link window.
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»τGo To User's Guide for the Units Conversion Function
≈0100 ÷UNITCONV.ISD
With the Units Calculator function of The Integral Scientist convert values
from one unit of measure to another for over 450 units in 30 categories.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the Units
Conversion Calculator. Press any other key or click anywhere else to close
this link window.
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»ΦGo To User's Guide for the Etcetera File Viewer Function
≈0100 ÷ETCETERA.ISD
The Et cetera function of The Integral Scientist provides on-line access to
the documentation files as well as a viewing tool for files of data or
information.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Etcetera Structured File Viewer. Press any other key or click anywhere
else to close this link window.
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»ΘGo To User's Guide for the Flashcard Element Drill Function
≈0100 ÷FLASHCRD.ISD
With the Flashcard function of the Integral Scientist test your knowledge
of the elements, their proper symbols and atomic numbers.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Periodic Table and Element Learning Drill. Press any other key or click
anywhere else to close this link window.
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■0140
MORE OF THE MAP
Not shown as menu lines on the main screen, but, never-the-less, covered in
chapters in this introduction are two more features of the program.
@ƒ5 Exporting data to a file or printer. α
^ƒ4 Setting options at the main screen and in functions. ß
In addition, two more subjects are covered in this introduction which are
important for you to know about.
Registering The Integral Scientist. Γ
The Association of Shareware Professionals. π
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»α
≈1310
@ƒ5 Exporting data to a file or printer.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of exporting
data to a file or printer. Press any other key or click anywhere else to
close this link window.
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ȧ
≈1315
^ƒ4 Setting options at the main screen and in functions.
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of setting
options for various features of the program. Press any other key or click
anywhere else to close this link window.
________________________________________________________________________________
»Γ
≈1330
Registering The Integral Scientist
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of
registering your copy of The Integral Scientist. Press any other key or
click anywhere else to close this link window.
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»π
≈1340
Association of Shareware Professionals
Press Y or click your mouse on this YES to explore the subject of the
Association of Shareware Professionals. Press any other key or click
anywhere else to close this link window.
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■0145
TUTORIAL MODE AND FUNCTIONS MODE
The Main screen menu, whether in TUTORIAL or FUNCTIONS mode serves
as an easy first lesson in The Integral Scientist.
You are in TUTORIAL mode if the upper area of the main menu contains a
drop-down window. You are in FUNCTIONS mode if the upper area of the
screen displays the normal view. In FUNCTIONS mode, selections from the
menu execute the corresponding function of the program. If you are in
FUNCTIONS mode you can switch to TUTORIAL mode by pressing T or clicking
on the mode toggle.
TUTORIAL mode is intended to help you quickly become familiar with the
many features and functions of The Integral Scientist. The menu screen
functions normally. Selecting an item from the menu executes the
function. In addition, however, you will see hints and suggestions
intended to help you learn about all facets of the program. As you move
the cursor or view a part of this file then return to the TUTORIAL mode
screen, the hint window changes. When you are in TUTORIAL mode, selecting
an item from the menu then pressing [control-enter] or clicking on the
item with your RIGHT mouse key will take you to the corresponding section
of the user guide rather than executing the program function. If you are
in TUTORIAL mode, you can switch to FUNCTIONS mode by pressing I or clicking
on the mode toggle in the bottom line menu.
When you are viewing the user guide files in TUTORIAL mode, additional lines
of specific step by step instructions are displayed.
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■0150
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN AT THE MAIN SCREEN
The main screen of The Integral Scientist not only presents a menu of the
functions of the program, but also introduces you to the general operating
principles of the program.
You can select an item from the menu by moving the selection bar with the
up or down cursor keys or clicking once on a selection. With an item
selected, clicking on the selection or pressing [enter] begins that
function of the program. You can select and begin a function in a single
step by double clicking on the menu line, by pressing the function key for
that item or by pressing the highlighted letter.
The top and bottom rows of the main screen also are examples of important
general principles within The Integral Scientist. On the top bar are two
active buttons of special importance: The @ƒ4 or exit button and the ƒ1 or
Help button. Clicking on one of those buttons or pressing the indicated
key will take the associated action. The top bar of every screen in The
Integral Scientist includes an exit button, labeled <esc> everywhere except
the main screen; and a Help button, always labeled ƒ1. The exit button or
pressing either [escape] or [alt-ƒ4] will always take you back one level in
the structure of the program and the [ƒ1] key will always drop down an
active help window.
The bottom bar line often contains additional command buttons for actions
specific to the program function you are using. The top bar can in some
cases show two additional buttons: [alt-ƒ5] to activate the report function
and if available, a button to present a menu of options which can be set
for the active function.
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■0200
│ ƒ1 Help Context sensitive help and User Guide. │
The extensive Help System in The Integral Scientist guides you through
every aspect of using the program.
The first level of Help is the drop-down menu system which appears when you
press the [ƒ1] key. Every action in each area of the program is available
or explained in the drop-down help menu.
When you are first learning the program, the Tutorial Mode operation at the
main menu gives you instant clues and narrated step by step instruction for
each function of the program.
For in-depth information, invoke the User's Guide function. From that
menu, documentation files cover, in detail, the various aspects of the
program.
Finally, also through the User's Guide function, every documentation file
supplied with The Integral Scientist can be viewed from inside the program.
For a step by step tutorial on the Help system, switch to Tutorial Mode
at the main menu, select "Help" and click on the menu with your right
mouse button or press [control-enter].
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■1300
│ UNIVERSAL SYSTEM RESOURCES & MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION │
Certain features of The Integral Scientist are available throughout the
program or apply to the program as a whole. The following section of this
introduction deals with these common features of the program.
The Report Generator is used throughout each function of the program except
for the Flashcard function. The Global Options settings affect the entire
program and the unique Keyboard Mouse is available at every point in the
program which requires what otherwise would be keyboard entry.
Also included in this miscellaneous section are other topics of general
information. If you are a shareware user, be sure to read the section on
registration. You will also find information on the ASP, on ways to get
support or to locate the latest version of the program, credits and
dedications and an explanation of the sources of scientific information
used in this program.
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■1310
THE REPORT GENERATOR
Each of The Integral Scientist functions (except Flashcards) has the
ability to generate reports. The format varies depending upon the
function, but the procedure is the same in all cases. Press [alt∙ƒ5] to
open the report window.
╔════════════════════╡ DATA EXPORT ╞═══════════════════╗
║ Press [enter] to send report to printer. ║
║ LPT1(prn) LPT2 LPT3 LPT4 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 ║
║ INTEGRAL.DAT ║
║ SCREEN DISPLAY ║
║ Arrow Keys to select printer port, file or screen. ║
║ [ƒ5] or begin filename entry to change data file. ║
║ [alt∙ƒ4] or [esc] to cancel. ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
You can send the report to a printer, to a disk file or to a special
preview window for on-screen viewing. Use the up and down arrow keys or
click on the appropriate line to select printer or file or screen. In the
printer port line, click on the correct port (usually LPT1 for parallel
printers) or use the left and right arrow keys to make your port selection.
Your port selection is saved as a setup option and restored to your
previous selection each time you use the program.
You can use the default file name or enter a new name. When you have
selected the desired output, press [enter] to begin output. When writing
to a file, the report is appended to the end of that file if it already
exists, so you can use this feature to send information to an existing text
file or accumulate several reports in a single file.
When the report writer is complete, you will return to the function from
which you called it. If you wish to exit the report writer without
creating a report, press [escape].
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■1315
SETTING GLOBAL OPTIONS
At the main menu screen press @O or control-ƒ4 to open the drop-down menu
for global options. At this menu you can choose to customize your color
selections, change the color palette, or save the current settings.
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ CUSTOMIZATION MENU FOR MAIN MENU ║
║ ║
║ Integral Scientist release version ... v2.01 ║
║ Uses since installation .............. 1 ║
║ ║
║ [U] User color customization utility. ║ ── α
║ [C] Select color palette .............. vga (color) ║ ── ü
║ [S] Save current user settings ........ saved ║ ── é
║ [R] Enter your Registration ID and Validation codes. ║
║ ║
║ [esc] Press escape to quit this menu. ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
If you are not registered, a fourth selection will invoke a special screen
which prompts you through entry of registration and validation codes. You
receive these codes along with the printed manual and most up-to-date disk
of software when you register your copy of The Integral Scientist.
If you are already a registered user, the registration line is replaced by
another option line:
[H] Toggle hints messages.............. on
Pressing H, or clicking on the line will turn on and off the changing line
of hints and suggestions displayed on the main menu screen. Shareware
users do not have the option of turning that line off.
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ȟSelect a Color Palette
Pressing C or clicking on the menu line will toggle the color selection
among four possible settings. Color, Monochrome, Greyscale, LCD and User
Defined. After changing the setting, the new palette is installed when
exiting the options menu.
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ȎSave Current Settings
If you have changed any global settings, you can save them to disk by
pressing S or clicking on the menu line. If you do not save your settings
you will be reminded again when you exit the program.
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»αThe Custom Color Utility
≈1320
If the pre-defined color selections are not suitable for your video system
or you simply wish to change the choices, you can define your own color
palette with the color selection utility. The next page of this guide
explains the Color Selection Utility. Press Y or click on YES to turn to
that page now or press PgDn after closing this window.
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■1320
COLOR SELECTION UTILITY
With the color selection utility you can design your own set of preferences
for colors of the various screens and windows of The Integral Scientist.
You can even design your own set of colors for the various element sections
of the periodic table.
Invoke the Color selection utility by pressing U at the global options
menu. A preliminary screen will be displayed at which you select the
source palette you wish to modify for your user defined palette. Press C,
G, L, or U to select Color, GreyScale, LCD or the current User palette.
The color selection screen will display a grid on which you make your
choices and, in the upper right corner, a small window showing the color
selection for the current window along with a descriptive name for the
window or screen.
Use the PgUp and PgDn keys to change the window or screen to the one you
want to change, then use the arrow keys to change the background and
foreground colors for the window. You can also select colors with a click
of the mouse.
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ left/right arrow keys change background ║
║ up/down arrow keys change foreground ║
║ pgup/pgdn keys previous/next window ║
║ [alt∙C] import vga/cga palette ║
║ [alt∙G] import greyscale palette ║
║ [alt∙L] import LCD greyscale palette ║
║ [alt∙U] import user customized palette ║
║ [alt∙ƒ4]/[esc] return to main screen ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
When you have modified each field, window or screen to the colors of your
choice, click the button or press the save command shown in the lower right
corner then press escape or alt-ƒ4 to exit the color screen. When you exit
the options menu, your new color palette will be installed.
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■1325
THE MOUSE KEYBOARD
A unique feature of The Integral Scientist, found in no other program that
we know of, is the mouse keyboard. Whenever the program expects keyboard
entry of numeric or text information, the bottom line of the screen changes
to a "keyboard" that can be used to enter numbers or characters with a
click of the mouse.
Place the mouse cursor over the number or character and click to enter it
in the input field. Characters can be made upper case by first clicking on
the up-arrow symbol. When you have completed the entry, click on the
[enter] symbol.
The mouse keyboard function was originally included to facilitate use of
the program by persons whose use of the keyboard is impaired. We are
considering a separate utility for Windows which will provide this facility
for any Windows program. If that is of particular interest to you please
notify us.
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■1327
RUNNING THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST UNDER DOS
If you will be runnning The Integral Scientist from DOS, you may wish
to add the new IS subdirectory to your path in AUTOEXEC.BAT so that you
can run it from any place on your system.
If you allowed the setup program to use the default suggested sub-directory
name, you should add "c:\is;" to your path statement in AUTOEXEC.BAT. If
you used another name for your Integral Scientist directory, change the
entry accordingly. After making the change, save the file and re-boot to
implement the change. You can now run The Integral Scientist from any
place on your system. IS finds its own data files, .ISD documentation
files and .ETC information files in its home directory regardless of
whether you name its path when running the program or have included the IS
directory in your boot-up path statement.
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■1328
RUNNING THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST WITHIN WINDOWS
If you will run the program exclusively from Windows, create an icon for
the program by selecting NEW - ITEM from the file menu and entering the
path and program name there. Name the icon "Integral Scientist" with two
spaces between words to force a two line name. An example of a typical
entry in the command line would be:
C:\is\is.exe
An icon for the program is located in the program subdirectory. No
.pif file is required unless you want to force the program to open in
a window.
If The Integral Scientist and other DOS programs do not recognize your
mouse when in a window, you are either still running Windows 3.0 and need
to update your Windows to 3.1 or later to use a DOS mouse in other than
640x480 mode or you are using a video driver which has not been updated for
Windows 3.1. You can force older video drivers to support mouse action in
mouse aware DOS programs such as The Integral Scientist by adding the
following line to your SYSTEM.INI file in the [NonWindowsApp] section:
MouseInDOSBox=1
Don't forget to save the changed file and then restart Windows to
implement the change. You now should be able to run The Integral Scientist
from a window inside Windows 3.1 and still use the Windows arrow-shaped
mouse pointer.
A full Windows version of The Integral Scientist is currently in development
and will be a no-cost upgrade to registered users when available. If
you are registered, you will be notified as soon as it is available.
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■1330
REGISTERING THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST
Your free trial use of this program is a result of the unique shareware
marketing system! In return for this exceptional opportunity to try before
buying, we ask only two things. First, if you are going to continue to use
this program, please register. Your registration fee brings you a number
of benefits and supports the continued development of the program. Second,
if you like it, even if you don't register it yourself, pass it on to a
friend.
We hope that you WILL register your copy of THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST.
The Integral Scientist registration fee is: $50.00
Shipping and handling in North America for the two pound
registered user's package is: by Priority Mail in US $5.00
By airmail to: Canada & Mexico $6.00
Elsewhere in Western Hemisphere $10.00
Europe $13.00
Asia & Africa & Pacific Rim $17.00
Registration brings you a number of rewards:
> A registered disk of the latest version of THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST.
> A 150+ page typeset user's guide manual in a custom ring-binder.
> Technical support via telephone, Internet or through joining the
Integral Scientific Software BBS conference.
> Notification of updates and new products.
> Inexpensive updates (pay shipping & handling only).
> Future versions & products shaped by your input and ideas.
> A sense of pride and ownership, by fully participating in the
shareware revolution & supporting the continued development of
this and other shareware products.
For further details on registering your copy of The Integral Scientist
select the User's Guide function and choose the section REGISTER.ISD. α
To print an order form, find the appropriate form while viewing REGISTER.ISD
then use the alt-ƒ5 key to send that form to a printer for filling in or to
a file for modification with your word-processor. There is one form for
ordering by check or company P.O. and a separate form for ordering through
a special service in order to charge your registration to a bank charge
card. Please use the appropriate form. Also, you can take a discount on
paid orders by submitting an evaluation questionnaire with your order.
For further information, contact:
Integral Scientific Software
111 East Drake Road, Suite 7050
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Voice phone contact is usually difficult: the most reliable way to contact
Integral Scientific Software is via Compuserve at 75040,341 or via the
Internet at dave.trump@sibr.com
Voice Message Phone: 303 495-3449 FAX by arrangement only.
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»αGo To The Ordering & Registration File
≈0100 ÷REGISTER.ISD
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which contains ordering and registration information. Press any other key or click
anywhere else to close this link window.
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INTEGRAL SCIENTIFIC SOFTWARE BBS
Support for users of The Integral Scientist is available via:
>>>>>>>> Front Range PC User's Group BBS --- 303 484-0564 <<<<<<<<
>>>>>>>> Compuserve Email direct to the Author: 75040,341 <<<<<<<<
>>>>>>>> Internet at dtrump@sibr.com <<<<<<<<
Internet and Compuserve are the best way to contact ISS electronically.
If you have access to either of these email routes, send a message with
YOUR address and you will be notified by email whenever new releases,
products or add-ons are available.
You can also exchange messages with or receive product support from
Integral Scientific Software via the FRPCUG BBS. In addition, the latest
releases of all Integral Scientific Software products are available on this
board. The file for The Integral Scientist is ISCHEM20.ZIP. The numbers
(ie. 20) indicate the major and minor version. ISCHEM20 indicates version
2.0. There may also be .0x updates for example 2.01 is a cosmetic update
of 2.0. If the version number is the same as what you currently have,
check the file description for additional information.
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THE ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS
┌───────┐ Member
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│ ┌────┴──┐ │ Association of
│ │ ├─┘ Shareware
└──│ O │ Professionals
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Integral Scientific Software is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP), an organization formed in April 1987 to strengthen the
future of shareware (user-supported software) as an alternative to
commercial software. Its members, all of whom are programmers who
subscribe to a code of ethics, are committed to the concept of shareware as
a method of marketing.
Full details of ASP can be found in the file ABOUTASP.ISD. α
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which contains detailed information on the Association of Shareware
Professionals. Press any other key or click anywhere else to close this
link window.
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REFERENCES AND SOURCES
The data presented in The Integral Scientist program and support files are
compiled from a variety of secondary sources. Care has been taken to
assure the accurate presentation of this material, however, we cannot
assume responsibility for the consequences of any use of the data as
presented. Because the data was gathered from secondary sources, we
present no direct references as sources. It is hoped that in a future
version we may be able to cite primary sources for all data.
We suggest that for critical applications, any information contained here
be confirmed by referring to a primary or authoritative source. Data are
presented under the premise of "one source among many" and as such is
common property of the scientific community and may be used in whole or in
part in whatever manner the user deems fit.
It is the desire of Integral Scientific Software to attain for The Integral
Scientist program the highest degree of scientific reliability. We solicit
interested scientific professionals to join a "Board of Advisors" to assist
in achieving that goal. For more information on that invitation, press ü
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ȟBoard Of Advisors
We hope that a future release of The Integral Scientist can present data
with authoritative reference to primary sources. If you are a qualified
Ph.D. scientist and would be willing to serve on a "Board of Advisors"
whose responsibility will be to determine the appropriate primary sources
and to certify the accurate presentation of such data, please contact
Integral Scientific Software. Among other benefits of such participation,
your institution will be granted a full site license to the program citing
you as the benefactor.
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THE DEVELOPMENT HISTORY OF THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST
Work on what eventually became The Integral Scientist began in May of 1988
as a simple periodic table program. The initial release of a shareware
version of the program came in the summer of 1990. The current version 2.01
is the culmination of over 5,000 hours of programming and documentation
writing.
When The Integral Scientist was first envisioned it seemed important to
support systems with limited memory, no hard drives and without graphics
capabilities. The original release of The Integral Scientist would
actually run on a 128k PC Junior with a single floppy drive! This original
design was reflected in the structure of all versions up until version 2.0.
Versions before 2.0 were implemented in such a way as to be able to run in
small amount of memory and consisted of at least two executables (.exe
files) which swapped back and forth in order to execute all the program
functions. That design eventually became very restrictive. By late 1992
it became clear that a drastic update of the program was needed.
The result has been a complete overhaul of the Integral Scientist program,
involving the rewriting of virtually every line of code for this new version
2.01. Several significant feature upgrades are still in the works, and
design work and planning are underway for a Windows version. Registered
users will be notified of all new versions and are eligible for free
upgrades.
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DEDICATION, CREDITS, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This program and the work of its creation are dedicated to:
Maureen Rose McVicker Trump
The rest of my patient family: Anne, Kathryn, Matthew
Richard Trump; Scientist, Teacher, Father, Friend
Lorene Trump; Mother, Booster
With special honor in loving remembrance of
Lt. Colonel Cecil Don McVicker, Ph.D. 1923 - 1993
Good Bye, Don, We will miss you!
Many people have aided the development of this version of the program with
their kind assistance; checking data, helping solve thorny programming
problems, copying disks, assembling manuals, or otherwise simply offering
invaluable encouragement. To list all by name would fill this screen.
Some, however, have gone beyond all measure of friendship and without their
efforts I, myself, might have failed to complete this work.
Consulting Scientists; all of whom have or are working on various advanced
degrees in chemistry, physics or biology:
Alan Kopelove, Richard Trump, Matthew Trump,
David Gustafson, John Dunkle
Invaluable Data Entry Assistance for version 1.0: Jack Linder
Help with programming problems and proof-reading documentation:
Leroy Casterline, Lee Collins, Fran Lipp, Tom Oppenheimer
Thanks to all who have assisted - - DMT
A special note to everyone (including a few of the above) who said I
shouldn't be so picky and obsessive about the quality of the program and
that I'd never finish:
"SEE, I TOLD YOU SO!"
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