Redo Index - Re-indexes the charts in alphabetic order
Information - Displays the configuration of your unit and AstroMart
Directory - Lists the files and/or texts
Quit - Quits AstroMart
1.1.1 Load
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to Load the desired chart from the chart file.
When AstroMart is installed, the list of charts is that of the Chart.32 chart file. This is made up of a series of charts of artists and entertainers.
Before creating and then recording your own charts, you must go to the Options menu, then confirm the Directory.Chart function with <ENTER> in order to create then name your own chart file.
For example: C:/ASTRO/THEMES92
│ │ │
│ │ └────────Name of your file that will contain
│ │ your future charts
│ └──────────────AstroMart Directory on your hard disk
└────────────────────Unit where AstroMart is stored
1.1.2 Save
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to Save the chart displayed on the screen in the current chart file.
Note: if you confirm this function when the chart displayed is already recorded, it will be recorded again - giving you two identical charts!
Use the Delete function to get rid of one.
1.1.3 Delete
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to Delete a chart. You chose the chart in the current file.
The deleted chart remains the main chart until you ask for the calculation of a new chart.
The program asks you "Do you want to delete this chart?, Y/N". If you type Y (for YES), the chart will be deleted. If you type N (for NO), the chart will be saved.
Before confirming your command, make sure that the chart which is displayed is really the one you wish to delete .....
1.1.4 Modify
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to Modify a chart in the current file. The chart to be changed must have been saved beforehand in the chart file.
The modified chart remains the main chart, after the changes have been made.
1.1.5 Redo index
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to command AstroMart to Redo the Index of the charts contained in the active chart file in alphabetical order.
AstroMart indexes the charts automatically.
However, in case of power failure or if turn off the computer without quitting AstroMart after carrying out a chart modification, you must use this command.
In this case, the modification has not been lost but will be displayed the next time you use AstroMart.
1.1.6 Information
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to obtain Information concerning the present configuration of your computer and AstroMart.
--> Unit, disk drive
--> Directory path which shows where AstroMart is situated in your hard
disk.
--> Access path and name of the active chart file.
--> Capacity of your disk(ette) and the available memory.
--> Read/write memory available in the central unit. Pay attention to
resident programs, which could prevent AstroMart from running correctly!
--> Print quality specified in the PRINTER/STYLE option in the OPTIONS
menu.
--> Type of printer with its operational mode and graphic resolution
specified in the OPTIONS/PRINTER menu.
1.1.7 Directory
If you confirm this function with <ENTER>, you will have to indicate the complete path (in the input field) of the directory you wish to examine. By <ENTER> again, AstroMart displays the file list in the directory selected; you just have to place the lit cursor on the file you wish to see by using the directional arrows, and again confirm with <ENTER> in order to display the selected file.
==> Only the text or ASCII files will be displayed!
If you later modify the access path, this new path will become the default path.
1.1.8 Quit
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to quit your AstroMart session.
You should always use this option to quit the program or use its equivalent hot key, in this case F10.
This option saves all the options that you have specified and the indexes, before leaving the program.
If you do not use this option to quit the program you must use the REDO INDEX command the next time you use the program.
1.1.9 Prev menu
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to return to the screen you came from.
1.2 Chart
This menu contains the following options :
New────────────────> Creates a new chart
Aspects────────────> Displays aspects of the current chart
Planets/Houses─────> Displays table of all the planets in each of the
houses of the current chart
Graph──────────────> Displays graph of the current chart
Analysis───────────> Displays analysis of the current chart
Clock──────────────> Displays graph with a one step time advance
Linear Graph───────> Displays graph of the movement of the planets in lines
Fictive points─────> Displays the part of Fortune etc....
1.2.1 New
Confirm this function with <ENTER> in order to write:
Name:
First Name:
Comment:
Sex: M for Male or F for female
Place of birth:
Date of birth:
Hour of birth for the chart that you want AstroMart to calculate.
You can use DownArrow and UpArrow to move from field to field, and PageDown to validate everything. Input waits on the adjustment field for confirmation.
The birthplace selected in the OPTIONS/PLACE menu is displayed automatically.
If it is the desired town press <ENTER>, and you will have the coordinates (Latitude and Longitude).
If you want another town, type in the first two or three letters of the desired town and press <ENTER>. Then a window will appear displaying the list of towns in CITY.DBF. You can use DownArrow, UpArrow, PageUp and PageDown to browse.
If the town you require is not listed, press <F4>. You must type in the latitude beginning by indicating North by "N" and South by "S". Then, the exact latitude, which you must look up in an atlas.
Do the same for the longitude, first writing "W" for West and "E" for East. Then, the exact longitude. (Latitudes and longitudes can be found in an atlas).
The date and time are displayed on your screen. To change them, use the + and the - keys. You can also rewrite the date and time of your choice. Press <ENTER> and the time adjustment is displayed if this adjustment is in the time file. If not, you must enter this adjustment, which can be found in the reference works for time throughout the world.
1.2.2 Aspects
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the chart's aspects, their orbs and indicative values of these aspects.
The values give summary indications of the aspects. They take into account the orb, the type of aspect and the planets.
The specification of the orb values and the selection between the major aspects and all the aspects is done in the CHART/ASPECTS ORBS option in the OPTIONS menu. A change of orbs has an effect on the displayed values.
1.2.3 Planets/Houses
Confirm this function to obtain a table of all the planets in each of the houses for the chart displayed.
1.2.4 Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to obtain a graph of the main chart displayed (plan of the Heavens). You can enable or disable display of planets and houses, and their aspects in Options/Chart/Aspects-Planets.
The specification of the orb values and the selection between the major aspects and all the aspects is done in the CHART/ASPECTS ORBS option in the OPTIONS menu. A change of orbs has an effect on the displayed values.
1.2.5 n/a Side by side
1.2.6 Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a complete analysis of the chart with the planets in the signs, the house in the signs, the planets in the houses and the aspects of the planets.
The display pauses every 15 lines. Press any key to continue the display of the analysis.
1.2.7 Clock
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a graph of an Astral Clock which displays a chart using a given date and time, then advances the chart in time like a clock, by time intervals that have been initially entered in the input field STEP.
The CLOCK function of the Chart menu displays a window which allows you to type in the date and hour you wish.
The date and time of the main chart are displayed by default.
After having confirmed them with <ENTER> or <PAGE DOWN>, CLOCK displays the graph for the selected date and time and advances the graph each time by the number of hours/minutes input in the STEP field. If you wish a pause in the display, press <ESC>.
1.2.8 Linear graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a linear graph for the main chart, depicting the progression of the planets starting at a given date and time, and with the time interval STEP.
The option displays a window which lets you input the date and time desired, and the time interval STEP. The date and time of the main chart are displayed by default.
After having confirmed them with <ENTER> or <PAGE DOWN>, LINEAR GRAPH displays a graphic representation starting at the date and time chosen, and advancing each time with the number of days inputted into the STEP field. Press on any key to return to the main menu.
1.2.9 Fictive points
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display:
The Lunar Node
The Part of Fortune
The Part of the Spirit
1.3 Chart 2
The CHART 2 menu contains the following options:
Transits────────────> Calculates the transits of a planet of the chart
Compare to day──────> Calculates the chart on a given day
Compare 2 charts────> Calculates and compares two charts
Compare to file─────> Compares the displayed chart to a chart in the file
Solar revolution────> Calculates the solar revolution of the displayed
chart
Progression─────────> Calculates the progressions of the displayed chart
1.3.1 Main Menu/Chart 2/Transits
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to calculate the transits of a planet in relation to the main chart.
The program first asks you which town to use for the longitude in order to calculate the transits.
Usually, this means the town where the subject spent his last birthday.
Select a town as described in the NEW option in the CHART menu of the Main Menu.
A list is displayed allowing you to select the desired planet. Use the arrows <ENTER> or <PAGE DOWN> which take you to the next field.
If necessary, change the date by using the + and - keys followed by <ENTER>.
When you have selected the date, press <ENTER> or <PAGE DOWN>.
This option calculates the exact transits for the selected planet. It gives the date and time of the transit with a margin for error. The next to last column indicates the exact angle between the two planets at that time. A positive value is said to be dexter and a negative is said to be sinister.
The choice of aspects, the specification of values for the orbs and the choice between the major aspects and all the aspects is carried out in the Options menu. A change of orbs has an effect on the displayed values.
The usual menu is displayed at the top of the screen. It corresponds to the main menu, but certain options act in a different way appropriate for transits.
1.3.2 Main Menu/Chart 2/Compare to day
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to compare the main chart with the chart of a given day.
The aspects of this comparison correspond to transits with the orbs specified in the OPTIONS menu.
The program first asks you which town to use for the longitude to calculate the transits.
Usually, this means the town where the subject is at the given date.
Select a town as in the NEW option in the CHART menu. Then enter the date and hour for the comparison.
The inter-aspects between the birth chart and the chart of the date requested are displayed with their orbs and indicative values.
1.3.3 Main Menu/Chart 2/Comp 2 charts
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to compare the main chart to a chart in the file. The names written in your file are displayed on the screen; select the name of the chart to be compared.
1.3.4 Main Menu/Chart 2/Compare to file
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to search in the file for charts corresponding to the selection criteria in relation to the main chart. Select the desired sex, the minimum and maximum age and the maximum and minimum for the number of points -, +, total. The points are the values given to the aspects between the main chart and each chart in the file.
The specification of the orb values and the choice between the major aspects and all the aspects are made in the CHART/ASPECTS ORBS option of the OPTIONS menu. A change of orbs has an effect on the values displayed.
1.3.5 Main Menu/Chart 2/Solar revolution
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to calculate a solar revolution of the main chart. Input the age of the desired birthday. The program asks which town to use for the longitude to calculate the Solar revolution.
Usually, this means the town where the subject is at the given date.
Choose the town as in the NEW option in the CHART menu. Then enter the date and hour for the comparison.
1.3.6 n/a
1.3.7 Main Menu/Chart 2/Progression
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to study the progressed chart of the subject. Input the desired birthday age.
1.4 Print
This menu contains the following options :
Charts-Aspects──────> Prints the displayed chart and its aspects
Graph───────────────> Prints the graph of the displayed chart
Side by side────────> Prints the graphs side by side
Analysis────────────> Prints the analysis of the displayed chart
Eject page──────────> Ejects the page
All─────────────────> Prints all data concerning the displayed chart
Linear graph────────> Prints a linear graph
File────────────────> Prints the data in a disk file
1.4.1 Print/Chart-Aspects
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the data and the aspects of the main chart with their orbs and the indicative values of these aspects. The values give the worth of the aspects.
The specification of the values of the orbs and the selection between the major aspects and all the aspects are made in the CHART/ASPECTS ORBS option of the OPTIONS menu. A change of the orbs has an effect on the values.
1.4.2 Print/Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a graphic representation of the main chart.
The specification of the values of the orbs and the selection between the major aspects and all the aspects are made in the CHART/ASPECTS ORBS option of the OPTIONS menu. A change of the orbs has an effect on the values.
Make sure you have selected the right printer in the PRINTER option in the OPTIONS menu.
1.4.3 n/a Side by side
1.4.4 Print/Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a complete analysis of the chart with the planets in the signs, the planets in the houses and the aspects of the planets.
1.4.5 Print/Eject page
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to eject the page from your printer.
1.4.6 Print/All
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the chart, the aspects, the graph and the analysis.
1.4.7 Print/Linear graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a linear graph.
1.4.8 n/a
1.4.9 n/a
1.4.10 Print/File-Disk
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to write to a disk file that you can load afterwards into a word processor. It leads to a sub-menu.
The programme requests a filename. Enter the name with its path.
Example: "C:\PCTools\CHART92.doc". If the file already exists, the program
asks if you want to replace it. If you answer N for no, the program asks
for another name. Press <ESC> to return to the PRINT menu without creating
a file.
A window is displayed. This window has the same options as
the PRINT menu, but the result is written to a disk file.
┌──────────────────┐
│ Chart - Aspects │ Writes the chart and the aspects to the file.
│ Analysis │ Writes the analysis to the file.
│ All │ Writes the chart, the aspects and the
└──────────────────┘ analysis to the file.
1.5 Options
This menu contains the following sub-menus :
File────────> Determines which chart directory, which method of analysis
should be used etc....
Chart───────> Configures the values of the aspects, orbs, etc..
Text────────> Configures the colors used by AstroMart
Graph───────> Configures the graphic display of AstroMart
Print───────> Configures the printer and printing
Each of these different menus enables you to adapt AstroMart to your own needs.
2. Transits
2.1 Transits/File
This menu contains the following options :
Redo Index─────────> Re-indexes the charts in alphabetic order
Information────────> Displays the configuration of your unit and AstroMart
Directory──────────> Lists the files and/or texts
Previous menu──────> Returns to the previous menu
2.2 Transits/Chart
This menu contains the following options :
New────────────────> Calculates new transits for the main chart
Graph──────────────> Displays graphs of the transits on the main chart
Side by side───────> Displays graphs of the dates of transit next to the main
chart
Clock──────────────> Displays graph of the main chart, with a one step time
advance
Linear Graph───────> Displays graph of the movement of the planet in transit
compared to the main chart
2.2.1 Transits/Chart/New
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to calculate the transits of a planet in relation to the main chart.
The program first asks you which town to use for the longitude in order to calculate the transits.
Of course, this means the town where the subject spent their last birthday.
Select a town as described in the NEW option in the CHART menu of the Main Menu.
A list is displayed allowing you to select the desired planet. Use the arrows <ENTER> or <PAGE DOWN> which take you to the next field.
If necessary, change the date by using the + and - keys followed by <ENTER>.
When you have selected the date, press <ENTER> or <PAGE DOWN>.
This option calculates the exact transits for the selected planet. It gives the date and time of the transit with a margin for error. The next to last column indicates the exact angle between the two planets at that time. A positive value is said to be dexter and a negative is said to be sinister.
The choice of aspects, the specification of values for the orbs and the choice between the major aspects and all the aspects is carried out in the Options menu. A change of orbs has an effect on the displayed values.
The usual menu is displayed at the top of the screen. It corresponds to the main menu, but certain options act in a different way appropriate for transits.
It is possible to select another chart file with the Options/File/Chart-Directory option.
2.2.2 n/a
2.2.3 n/a
2.2.4 Transits/Chart/Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a graphic representation of the main chart with the planet in transit flashing.
Pressing + and - advances or backs up in the list of transits. Press <ESC> to return to the Main Menu.
2.2.5 Transits/Chart/Side by side
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a graphic representation in which the main chart and charts of the transits are displayed side by side.
Pressing + and - advances or backs up in the list of transits. Press <ESC> to return to the Main Menu.
2.2.6 Transits/Chart/Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a complete analysis of the transits. The display pauses every 15 lines.
Press any key to continue the display, or <ESC> to return to the Transits menu.
2.2.8 Transits/Chart/Linear graph
This option displays a window in which you choose between all the planets or a single planet.
If you choose ALL, the program plots horizontal lines representing the positions of the planets in the main chart, and then plots a curve representing the movement of the planet in transit.
If you select a single planet, AstroMart plots horizontal lines representing that planet in the main chart and other lines showing the aspects in respect to the planet. A curve shows the movement of the planet in transit.
Press any key to return to the TRANSITS menu.
2.3 Transits/Chart 2
This menu contains the following options:
Compare 2 charts────> Compares the chart at the date of a transit to the main
chart
Midpoints───────────> Calculates and displays the midpoints between the chart
at the date of a transit to the main chart
Main chart──────────> Displays the main chart
2.3.3 Transits/Chart 2/Comp 2 charts
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to compare the main chart to the chart of the transits. Choose the transit for the comparison.
2.3.8 Transits/Chart 2/Midpoints
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to show the midpoints between a chart at the date of a transit to the main chart
2.3.9 Transits/Chart 2/Main chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to show the main chart without recalculating the transits.
2.4 Transits/Print
This menu offers to print out the following transits :
Charts-Aspects──────> Prints the list of transits
Graph───────────────> Prints the graph of a transits compared to the main
chart
Side by side────────> Prints the graphs side by side
Analysis────────────> Prints the analysis of the transits
Eject page──────────> Ejects the page after printing
All─────────────────> Prints all data concerning the graph of a transits
Linear graph────────> Prints a linear graph for the transits
File────────────────> Prints the data in a disk file
2.4.1 Transits/Print/Chart - Aspects
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the transits along with their orbs and indicative values.
The values give indications of the worth of the aspects. They take into account the orb, the type of aspect and the planets.
The choice of aspects, the specification of the orb values and the selection between the major aspects and all the aspects is done in the OPTIONS menu. A change of orbs has an effect on the displayed values.
2.4.2 Transits/Print/Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a graphic representation of the main chart and a transit. Choose the transit for printing.
Verify that you have selected the right printer and its corresponding graphics mode in the PRINTER option in OPTIONS menu.
2.4.3 Transits/Print/Side by side
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a graphic representation of the main chart side by side with the chart of a transit. Choose the transit for printing.
Verify that you have selected the right printer and its corresponding graphics mode in the PRINTER option in OPTIONS menu.
2.4.4 Transits/Print/Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a complete analysis of the transits.
Verify that you have selected the right printer and its corresponding graphics mode in the PRINTER option in OPTIONS menu.
2.4.6 Transits/Print/All
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the transits and the analysis of the transits.
2.4.7 Transits/Print/Linear graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the graphs produced by the LINEAR GRAPH option in the TRANSITS/CHART menu. Data entry is the same as in this option.
2.4.10 Transits/Print/File
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to write to a disk file that you can load afterwards into a word processor. It leads to a sub-menu.
The program requests a filename. Enter the name with its path.
Example: "C:\PCTools\CHART92.doc". If the file already exists, the program
asks if you want to replace it. If you answer N for no, the program asks
for another name. Press <ESC> to return to the PRINT menu without
creating a file.
A window is displayed. This window has the same options as the
PRINT menu, but the result is written to a disk file.
┌──────────────────┐
│ Chart - Aspects │ Writes the transits to the file.
│ Analysis │ Writes the analysis to the file.
│ All │ Writes the transits and the
└──────────────────┘ analysis to the file.
3. Compare to day
3.1 Compare to day/File
This menu contains the following options :
Load───────────────> Loads a comparison
Redo Index─────────> Re-indexes the charts in alphabetic order
Information────────> Displays the configuration of your unit and AstroMart
Directory──────────> Lists the files and/or texts
Previous menu──────> Returns to the main chart
3.1.1 Compare to day/File/Load
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to load another chart for the comparison to the chart of a day.
3.2 Compare to day/Chart
This menu contains the following options :
New────────────────> Compares the chart at another date
Graph──────────────> Displays graph of the chart to be compared,
superimposed on the main chart
Side by side───────> Prints the graphs of the chart to be compared and the
main chart side by side
Analysis───────────> Displays analysis of the chart to be compared
Clock──────────────> Displays graph with a one step time advance
Linear Graph───────> Displays graph of the movement of the planets
3.2.1 Compare to day/Chart/New
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to compare the main chart to another date.
3.2.4 Compare to day/Chart/Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a graphic representation of the chart of a day superimposed over the main chart.
The birth chart and the chart of a day are displayed with their inter-aspects. The second chart flashes.
3.2.5 Compare to day/Chart/Side by side
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a graphic representation in which the main chart and the chart of a day are displayed side by side.
3.2.6 Compare to day/Chart/Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a complete analysis of the inter-aspects between the main chart and the chart of a day.
3.3 Compare to day/Chart 2
This menu contains the following options:
Midpoints───────────> Calculates and displays the midpoints between the second
chart and the main chart.
Main chart──────────> Displays the main chart
Second chart────────> Displays the second chart
3.3.8 Chart to day/Chart 2/Midpoints
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a chart composed of the physical midpoints between the main chart and the chart of a day.
All the available menu options are the same as in main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the previous menu.
3.3.9 Compare to day/Chart 2/Chart 2/Main chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the main chart without recalculating the comparison.
All the available menu options are the same as in main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the COMPARE TO DAY menu.
3.3.10 Compare to day/Chart 2/Second chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the chart of the comparison to a day.
3.4 Compare to day/Print
This menu contains the following options :
Charts-Aspects──────> Prints the inter-aspects
Graph───────────────> Prints the graph of the day super-posed over the main
chart
Side by side────────> Prints the graph of the day beside the main chart
Analysis────────────> Prints the analysis of the inter-aspects
Eject page──────────> Ejects the page
All─────────────────> Prints all data concerning the comparison
Linear graph────────> Prints a linear graph
File────────────────> Prints the data in a disk file
3.4.1 Compare to day/Print/Chart - Aspects
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the inter-aspects between the main chart and the chart of a day.
3.4.2 Compare to day/Print/Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a graphic representation of the main chart with the chart of a day.
3.4.3 Compare to day/Print/Side by side
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a graphic representation of the main chart side by side with the chart of a day.
3.4.4 Compare to day/Print/Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a complete analysis of the inter-aspects between the main chart and the chart of a day.
3.4.6 Compare to day/Print/All
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the inter-aspects and the analysis of the inter-aspects between the main chart and the chart of a day.
3.4.7 Print/Linear graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a linear graph.
3.4.10 Compare to day/Print/File
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to write to a disk file that you can load afterwards into a word processor. It leads to a sub-menu.
The program requests a filename. Enter the name with its path.
Example: "C:\PCTools\CHART92.doc". If the file already exists, the program
asks if you want to replace it. If you answer N for no, the program asks
for another name. Press <ESC> to return to the PRINT menu without
creating a file.
A window is displayed. This window has the same options as the
PRINT menu, but the result is written to a disk file.
┌──────────────────┐
│ Chart - Aspects │ Writes the inter-aspects to the file.
│ Analysis │ Writes the analysis to the file.
│ All │ Writes the inter-aspects and the
└──────────────────┘ analysis to the file.
4. Compare 2 charts
4.1 Compare 2 charts/File
This menu contains the following options :
Load────────────────> Selects another chart for the comparison
Redo Index──────────> Re-indexes the charts in alphabetic order
Information─────────> Displays the configuration of your unit and AstroMart
Directory───────────> Lists the files and/or texts
Previous menu───────> Returns to the main menu
4.1.1 Comp 2 charts/File/Load
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to load another main chart for the comparison.
4.2 Compare 2 charts/Chart
This menu contains the following options :
New────────────────> Compares the chart at another date
Graph──────────────> Displays graph of the chart to be compared,
superimposed on the main chart
Side by side───────> Prints the graphs of the chart to be compared and the
main chart side by side
Analysis───────────> Displays analysis of the chart to be compared
Clock──────────────> Displays a graph with a one step time advance
Linear Graph───────> Displays a graph in lines of the movement of the planets
4.2.1 Compare 2 charts/Chart/New
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to load another chart for the comparison with the main chart.
4.2.4 Compare 2 charts/Chart/Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a graphic representation of the selected chart superposed over the main chart.
4.2.5 Compare 2 charts/Chart/Side by side
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a graphic representation in which the main chart and the second chart are displayed side by side.
4.2.6 Compare 2 charts/Chart/Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display an analysis of the inter-aspects between the main chart and the second chart.
4.3 Compare 2 charts/Chart 2
This menu contains the following options:
Midpoints───────────> Calculates and displays the midpoints between the second
chart and the main chart.
Main chart──────────> Displays the main chart
Second chart────────> Displays the second chart
4.3.8 Chart 2 charts/Chart 2/Midpoints
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display a chart composed of the physical midpoints between the main chart and the second chart.
All the available menu options are the same as in main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the previous menu.
4.3.9 Compare 2 charts/Chart 2/Main chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the main chart without recalculating the comparison.
All the available menu options are the same as in main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the COMPARE 2 CHARTS menu.
4.3.10 Compare 2 charts/Chart 2/Second chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the chart of the comparison.
4.4 Compare 2 charts/Print
This menu contains the following options :
Charts-Aspects──────> Prints the inter-aspects
Graph───────────────> Prints the second graph super-posed over the main chart
Side by side────────> Prints the second graph beside the main chart
Analysis────────────> Prints the analysis of the inter-aspects
Eject page──────────> Ejects the page
All─────────────────> Prints all data concerning the comparison
Linear graph────────> Prints a linear graph
File────────────────> Prints the data in a disk file
4.4.1 Compare 2 charts/Print/Chart - Aspects
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the inter-aspects between the main chart and the second chart.
4.4.2 Compare 2 charts/Print/Graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a graphic representation of the main chart with the second chart.
4.4.3 Compare 2 charts/Print/Side by side
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print a graphic representation of the main chart side by side with the second chart.
4.4.4 Compare 2 charts/Print/Analysis
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print an analysis of the inter-aspects between the main chart and the second chart.
4.4.6 Compare 2 charts/Print/All
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to print the inter-aspects and the analysis of the inter-aspects between the main chart and the second chart.
4.4.10 Compare 2 charts/Print/File
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to write to a disk file that you can load afterwards into a word processor. It leads to a sub-menu.
The program requests a filename. Enter the name with its path.
Example: "C:\PCTools\CHART92.doc". If the file already exists, the program
asks if you want to replace it. If you answer N for no, the program asks
for another name. Press <ESC> to return to the PRINT menu without
creating a file.
A window is displayed. This window has the same options as the
PRINT menu, but the result is written to a disk file.
┌──────────────────┐
│ Chart - Aspects │ Writes the inter-aspects to the file.
│ Analysis │ Writes the analysis to the file.
│ All │ Writes the inter-aspects and the
└──────────────────┘ analysis to the file.
5. Compare to file
5.1 Compare to file/File
This menu contains the following options :
Load────────────────> Selects another chart for the comparison
Redo Index──────────> Re-indexes the charts in alphabetic order
Information─────────> Displays the configuration of your computer and
AstroMart
Directory───────────> Lists the files and/or texts
Previous menu───────> Returns to the main menu
5.1.1 Compare to file/File/Load
The LOAD option in the COMP TO FILE/FILE menu loads another chart for the comparison to file.
5.2 Compare to file/Chart
This menu contains the following options :
New────────────────> Make another comparison
Clock──────────────> Displays a graph with a one step time advance
Linear Graph───────> Displays a graph in lines of the movement of the planets
5.2.1 Compare to file/Chart/New
The NEW option in the COMP TO FILE/CHART menu is used to enter new data for the comparison.
5.3 Compare to file/Chart 2
This menu contains the following options:
Compare 2 charts────> Compares one of the charts in the file to the main chart
Midpoints───────────> Calculates and displays the midpoints between the second
chart and the main chart.
Second chart────────> Displays the second chart
5.3.3 Compare to file/Chart 2/Comp 2 charts
The COMP 2 CHARTS option in the COMP TO FILE/CHART 2 menu compares the main chart a chart found in the file. Choose the chart for the comparison.
All the available menu options are the same as in the COMP 2 CHARTS option in the main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the COMP TO FILE menu.
5.3.9 Compare to file/Chart 2/Main chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the main chart without recalculating the comparison.
Select in the list the chart for the comparison.
All the available menu options are the same as in main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the COMPARE TO FILE menu.
5.4 Compare to file/Print
This menu offers to print out the following transits :
Charts-Aspects──────> Prints the list of transits
Eject page──────────> Ejects the page after printing
Linear graph────────> Prints a linear graph for the transits
File────────────────> Prints the data in a disk file
5.4.1 Compare to file/Print/Chart - Aspects
The CHART - ASPECTS option in the COMP TO FILE/PRINT menu prints the data for the comparisons of the main chart with the charts in the file.
5.4.10 Compare to file/Print/File
The FILE option in the COMP TO FILE/PRINT menu writes to a disk file that you can load into a word processor.
6. Solar revolution
6.1 Solar revolution/File
This menu contains the following options :
Save───────────────> Saves the solar revolution
Information────────> Displays the configuration of your unit and AstroMart
Directory──────────> Lists the files and/or texts
Previous menu──────> Returns to the previous menu
6.1.2 Solar revolution/File/Save
The SAVE option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/FILE menu writes the chart of the revolution to the current chart file.
6.2 Solar revolution/Chart
This menu contains the following options :
New────────────────> Calculate another revolution
Aspects────────────> Displays aspects of the revolution chart
Planets/Houses─────> Displays table of all the planets in each of the
houses of the revolution chart
Graph──────────────> Displays graph of the revolution chart
Analysis───────────> Displays analysis of the revolution chart
Clock──────────────> Displays graph with a one step time advance
Linear Graph───────> Displays graph of the movement of the planets in lines
Fictive points─────> Displays the part of Fortune etc....
6.2.1 Solar revolution/Chart/New
The NEW option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/CHART menu calculates another solar revolution for the main chart.
6.2.2 Solar revolution/Chart/Aspects
The ASPECTS option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/CHART menu displays the aspects of the solar revolution chart, their orbs and indicative values.
The specification of the orb values and the selection between the major aspects and all the aspects is done in the CHART/ASPECTS ORBS option in the OPTIONS menu. A change of orbs has an effect on the values.
6.2.3 Solar revolution/Chart/Graph
The GRAPH option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/CHART menu displays a graphic representation of the solar revolution chart.
6.2.5 Solar revolution/Chart/Analysis
The ANALYSIS option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/CHART displays an analysis of the aspects of the solar revolution chart.
6.3 Solar revolution/Chart 2
This menu contains the following options:
Compare 2 charts────> Compares the chart of the solar revolution to the main
chart
Main chart──────────> Displays the main chart
6.3.3 Solar revolution/Chart 2/Comp 2 charts
The COMP 2 CHARTS option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/CHART 2 menu compares the main chart to the solar revolution chart.
All the available menu options are the same as in the COMP 2 CHARTS option in the main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the SOLAR REVOLUTION menu.
6.3.9 Solar revolution/Chart 2/Main chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the main chart without recalculating the solar revolution.
All the available menu options are the same as in main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the SOLAR REVOLUTION menu.
6.4 Solar revolution/Print
This menu contains the following options :
Charts-Aspects──────> Prints the revolution chart and its aspects
Graph───────────────> Prints the graph of the revolution chart
Analysis────────────> Prints the analysis of the revolution chart
Eject page──────────> Ejects the page
All─────────────────> Prints all data concerning the displayed chart
Linear graph────────> Prints a linear graph
File────────────────> Prints the data in a disk file
6.4.1 Solar revolution/Print/Chart - Aspects
The CHART - ASPECTS option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/PRINT menu prints the aspects of the solar revolution.
6.4.2 Solar revolution/Print/Graph
The GRAPH option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/PRINT menu prints a graphic representation of the solar revolution.
6.4.4 Solar revolution/Print/Analysis
The ANALYSIS option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/PRINT menu prints an analysis of the aspects of the solar revolution.
6.4.6 Solar revolution/Print/All
The ALL option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/PRINT menu prints the aspects and analysis of the aspects of the solar revolution.
6.4.10 Solar revolution/Print/File
The FILE option in the SOLAR REVOLUTION/PRINT menu writes to a disk file that you can load into a word processor. It leads to a sub-menu.
There are three options in the sub-menu. They correspond to the options in the PRINT menu.
7. Progression
7.1 Progression/File
This menu contains the following options :
Save───────────────> Saves the progression
Information────────> Displays the configuration of your unit and AstroMart
Directory──────────> Lists the files and/or texts
Previous menu──────> Returns to the previous menu
7.1.2 Progression/File/Save
The SAVE option in the PROGRESSION/FILE menu writes the progressed chart to the current chart file.
7.2 Progression/Chart
This menu contains the following options :
New────────────────> Calculate another progressed chart
Aspects────────────> Displays aspects of the progressed chart
Planets/Houses─────> Displays table of all the planets in each of the
houses of the progressed chart
Graph──────────────> Displays graph of the progressed chart
Analysis───────────> Displays analysis of the progressed chart
Clock──────────────> Displays graph with a one step time advance
Linear Graph───────> Displays graph of the movement of the planets in lines
Fictive points─────> Displays the part of Fortune etc....
7.2.1 Progression/Chart/New
The NEW option in the PROGRESSION/CHART menu computes another progression for the main chart.
7.2.3 Progression/Chart/Graph
The GRAPH option in the PROGRESSION/CHART menu displays a graphic representation of the progressed chart.
7.2.5 Progression/Chart/Analysis
The ANALYSIS option in the PROGRESSION/CHART menu displays the aspects of the progressed chart.
7.3 Progression/Chart 2
This menu contains the following options:
Compare 2 charts────> Compares the progressed chart to the main chart
Main chart──────────> Displays the main chart
7.3.3 Progression/Chart 2/Comp 2 charts
The COMP 2 CHARTS option in the PROGRESSION/CHART 2 is used to compare the main chart to the chart of the progression.
All the available menu options are the same as in the COMP 2 CHARTS option in the main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the PROGRESSION menu.
7.3.9 Progression/Chart 2/Main chart
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display the main chart without recalculating the progression.
All the available menu options are the same as in main menu, except the PREV MENU option in the FILE menu, which returns to the Progression menu.
7.4 Progression/Print
This menu contains the following options :
Charts-Aspects──────> Prints the progressed chart and its aspects
Graph───────────────> Prints the graph of the progressed chart
Analysis────────────> Prints the analysis of the progressed chart
Eject page──────────> Ejects the page
All─────────────────> Prints all data concerning the progressed chart
Linear graph────────> Prints a linear graph
File────────────────> Prints the data in a disk file
7.4.1 Progression/Print/Chart - Aspects
The CHART - ASPECTS option in the PROGRESSION/PRINT menu prints the aspects of the progressed chart.
7.4.2 Progression/Print/Graph
The GRAPH option in the PROGRESSION/PRINT menu prints a graphic representation of the progressed chart.
7.4.4 Progression/Print/Analysis
The ANALYSIS option in the PROGRESSION/PRINT menu prints an analysis of the aspects of the progressed chart.
7.4.6 Progression/Print/All
The ALL option in the PROGRESSION/PRINT menu prints the aspects and analysis of the aspects of the progressed chart.
7.4.10 Progression/Print/File
The FILE option in the PROGRESSION/PRINT menu writes to a disk file that you can load into a word processor. It leads to a sub-menu.
There are three options in the sub-menu. They correspond to the options in the PRINT menu.
8. Options
8.1 Options/File
This menu contains the following options:
Load options───────> Loads the last options stored to the disk
Save options───────> Writes the current parameters to a disk
Chart file─────────> Selects/creates a chart file
Analysis files─────> Selects the files to be used for analysis
Date format────────> Selects between European and US date formats
Reinitialize───────> Returns the options to their original state
Prev menu──────────> Brings back the previous menu
8.1.1 Options/File/Load options
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to read the last parameters stored to the disk, and thus to restore the parameters that existed before the last modification.
8.1.2 Options/File/Save options
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to write the current parameters to the disk.
8.1.3 Options/File/Chart file
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to change the current chart file, and thus to use several chart files.
The program displays all the existing files in the current directory, visible in the main menu by using the Load function of the File menu.
The name must have no more than 8 letters.
8.1.4 Options/File/Analysis files
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to choose an analysis file to be used for the analysis of a chart, of the transits and for the comparison of 2 charts.
We do not advise you to use these analysis files for the solar revolutions and the progressions, even though AstroMart allows you to do so.
8.1.5 n/a
8.1.6 n/a
8.1.7 n/a
8.1.8 Options/File/Date format
This allows you to select between European and US date formats.
8.1.9 Options/File/Reinitialize
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to restore all the options to their default state. It is useful for restoring the default colors.
8.1.10 Options/File/Previous menu
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to return to the menu you came from.
8.2 Options/Chart
This menu contains the following options:
Aspects - Orbs─────> Configures the values of the aspects and the orbs for
the study of an astral chart.
Aspects - Planets──> Chooses the planets and houses to be taken into account
for the calculation and to be displayed in the graph.
Transits───────────> Chooses the aspects to be taken into account for the
calculation of the transits.
Place──────────────> Chooses and configures the town you use most often in
your charts.
House system───────> Chooses the system used for the houses : Placidus, etc
Zodiac─────────────> Chooses between tropical and sideral systems (Ayanamsa)
8.2.1 Options/Chart/Aspects orbs
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to give you the choice between the major aspects and all the aspects, that is to say major and minor, which you desire for studying an astral chart. An input page modifies the values for the orbs of the aspects for each planet.
8.2.3 Options/Chart/Aspects planets
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to choose which planets and houses should be displayed and which ones should be used to calculate aspects.
8.2.3 Options/Chart/Transits
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select which aspects to take into account for the calculation of transits.
8.2.4 Options/Chart/Place
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to enter the name of the town, where you live or work, as well as its coordinates.
This data will appear in all new charts, for as long as you do not carry out a calculation for a new chart or display an already existing chart. Most of your subjects will be born in this town or its surroundings; this will avoid having to write it each time.
8.2.5 Options/Chart/House system
This lets you choose the system used to establish house cusps. All these systems use the same rising sign. Placidus is the most common.
8.2.6 Options/Chart/Zodiac
This lets you choose between a zodiac based on the seasons (western style) or based on the position of the signs (Indian style).
8.2.7 n/a
8.2.8 n/a
8.2.9 n/a
8.2.10 n/a
8.3 Options/Text
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to modify the colors for displaying texts.
8.3.1 Options/Text/Text colors
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select the text colors if you have a color screen, to select inverse text or inverse background for monochrome screens.
8.4 Options/Graph
This menu contains the following options:
Zoom───────────────> Configures the size of the graph.
Begin graph────────> Configures the graph so that it starts at the sign
of Aries or at the ascendant.
Display degrees────> Chooses whether or not to display the degrees of the
planets.
Black and white────> Configures the display (b/w or color).
Graph colors───────> Configures the colors of the graph.
Symbols - text─────> Configures the display signs in astrological symbols or
as text.
Display mode───────> Configures the display mode.
8.4.1 Options/Graph/Zoom
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to modify the size of the graphic representations on the screen.
8.4.2 Options/Graph/Begin graph
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select the beginning point for the graphs. The graph can start at the ascendant or in Aries.
8.4.3 Options/Graph/Display degrees
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to display (or not) the degrees in the graphs.
8.4.4 Options/Graph/Black and white
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select a graph display in color or black and white. It is useful to force a monochrome graphic display on black and white screens.
8.4.5 Options/Graph/Graphic colors
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select the colors if you have a color screen.
8.4.6 Options/Graph/Symbols - text
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to choose the graphic display of the signs and planets by abbreviations or by symbols.
8.4.7 Options/Graph/Display mode
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select the type and mode of graphic display. The program selects the mode which gives the highest resolution; this can suppress the colors.
To have a color display, select a lower resolution.
8.4.8 n/a
8.4.9 n/a
8.4.10 n/a
8.5 Options/Printer
This menu contains the following options:
Print style────────> Configures the print quality.
Margins - page─────> Configures the left and right margins and the length of
the page.
Printer────────────> Configures the parameters of the printer.
Graphics mode──────> Configures the graphic resolution for the printing.
8.5.1 Options/Printer/Print style
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to choose between standard font and the letter quality font.
8.5.2 Options/Printer/Margins - page
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to specify the margins and the page length and width.
8.5.3 Options/Printer/Printer
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select from a list the printer that you use and to modify individually all the parameters. Select immediately the correct graphic mode in the Graphics mode option.
8.5.4 Options/Printer/Graphics mode
Confirm this function with <ENTER> to select from a list the graphics mode for your printer.
