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PCSCC Distribution Policy
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This software, ACAL3.EXE, ACAL3HLP.HLP, and PSSHARE1.HLP (and
all .EQU programs referenced in the text of the files
ACAL3HLP.HLP and PSSHARE1.HLP) are copyright-reserved free
programs. You may use, copy and distribute this software free
of charge under the following conditions.
1. The Copyright statement may not be changed.
2. The enclosed documents listed in Package List (See below.)
must be distributed together as a package.
3. If you have changed the program, modified the documentation
or implemented the program from other operating systems or
computer environments, then you must specify the part you have
changed. Also make a clear statement as to your name and
address or E-MAIL address or phone number.
4. The author is not liable for any damage to the user caused
by the use of this program.
5. The author has no obligation or duty to remedy for the
deficiencies of the program.
6. If you are to distribute this software with publications or
with your product, you have to print the copyright statement
somewhere on the disk or on the product package. You cannot
distribute this software with copy-protected products.
7. As long as the above conditions are satisfied, you do not
need to get the author's permission to use or to distribute the
software.
8. Contact the Author, PCSCC, at the address listed in the
Product Description.
9. Manually installing instructions and package list are at
end of file.
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Manually Installing Instructions
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The following are minimal instructions for manually installing
AstroCalculator 3.
■ Minimum distribution files: README.AC3, ACAL3.ICO, ACAL3.EXE,
ACAL3HLP.HLP, and PSSHARE1.HLP. These files may be distributed in
compressed formats such as AC3PKG.ZIP.
■ Create a DOS directory named ASTRO3 and change to it:
cd\ (enter) md\astro3 (enter) cd \astro3 (enter)
■ Copy distribution file(s) into this directory.
■ If necessary, decompress AC3PKG.ZIP as follows:
pkunzip ac3pkg (enter)
■ Add these statements to AUTOEXEC.BAT in the base directory:
∙ SET ASTRO3=C:\ASTRO3
∙ append to existing PATH statement ;C:\ASTRO3;
■ Running Under Windows as a Non-Windows Application
Follow the installation instructions and install on the hard drive C.
Start WINDOWS (tm, MicroSoft). Click on FILE then click on PROPERTIES.
Enter the following information for each of the fields. Description:
AstroCalc3, Command: ACAL3.EXE, Working Directory: \ASTRO3. Click on
CHANGE ICON. Enter Filename: C:\astro3\acal3.ico. Click on OK to
exit and click on OK to exit FILE. The AstroCalc 3 icon should appear
in the accessory window. Click on it to run ACAL3.
At "Get file" prompt type YES (enter) ant at filename prompt type
(end esc) PSSHARE1.HLP (enter).
■ To start from DOS with Application Manual like PSSHARE1.HLP, enter DOS
commands:
cd\astro3 (enter) acal3 psshare1.hlp (enter)
■ To start from DOS with ON-LINE HELPFILE, enter DOS
commands:
cd\astro3 (enter) acal3 ? (enter)
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Package List
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Note: A fool-proof claim that the shareware-released AC3PKG package
has not been tampered with (hacked) during its shareware distribution
cannot be made. The following list contains the names, sizes and
creation dates of the files of the AC3PKG. If the actual file info
is different, then hacking may be a possibility!
README AC3 9962 9-16-93
PSSHARE1 HLP 79416 9-16-93 10:10a
PSSHCMIN EQU 1370 8-31-93 8:14p
PSSHPROJ EQU 2009 8-31-93 6:33p
PSSHSPRE EQU 2218 8-31-93 6:34p
PSSHODDS EQU 1721 8-31-93 6:34p
PSSH3P3 EQU 2201 8-31-93 6:34p
PSSHZERC EQU 2229 8-31-93 6:34p
PSSHBILL EQU 2034 8-31-93 6:35p
PSSHTSTC EQU 2076 8-31-93 8:47p
PSSHREFL EQU 1914 8-31-93 6:35p
PSSHCWT% EQU 2374 8-31-93 6:35p
PSSHNNOR EQU 2404 8-31-93 6:36p
PSSHNYLD EQU 2040 9-05-93 10:30a
PSSHFRM$ EQU 784 9-12-93 9:26a
PSSHTO$ EQU 886 9-12-93 9:24a
ACAL3 ICO 766 8-05-93 7:52p
PSSHTPRS EQU 2171 9-15-93 8:20p
ACAL3HLP HLP 198864 9-16-93 7:42a
ACAL3 EXE 85220 9-16-93 9:36a
DEMO BAT 192 9-16-93 8:25p
FILE_ID DIZ 218 9-16-93 8:59p
AC3PKG SDA 2994 9-16-93 8:51p
PROGRAM FRM 857 9-16-93 9:06p
VENDOR DOC 2880 9-16-93 9:37p
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Product Description for AstroCalculator 3
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AstroCalculator 3 Product Description 7-1-1993 (c) PCSCC, Inc., 1993
AstroCalculator 3 is a unique and innovative mathematics tool
which offers productivity enhancements not found in any other
software package either retail or shareware. This hands-on
program combines the functions of both a spreadsheet and
calculator; but it is better. Why? Because it is right
between the two: Easier than a spreadsheet and more powerful
than a calculator. With its special format-free interface,
formula or equation-based iterations are much easier to set up
than in a spreadsheet. It is designed to be "smarter" which
makes it very user-friendly for Professionals of all levels,
especially for the infrequent or "computer-shy" user. Broad
applications exist in many disciplines where calculations with
formulas, equations or other math recipes are required such as
in Economics, Genetics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering,
Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Finance,
Physics, Statistics and even Nursing. Features include:
■ DOS or Windows as non-Windows application. Runs on all PC
compatibles. DOS 2.1+, Monochrome display, 200K RAM, floppy or
disk.
■ DOS command line support for any direct calculation such as
addition, multiplication, subtraction and division.
■ Format-free entry of up to 63 equations with at least 256
independent variables and 256 constants. Smart and
"hassle-free" interpreter.
■ Equations and formulas are written according to the BASIC
conventions. Versatile library of built-in functions.
■ Advanced calculator functions including many automated
numerical methods such as:
∙ Newton-Raphson for solving x in y=f(x)
∙ Advanced simplex for solving x at W=Y=Z in W=f(x), Y=g(x),
Z=h(x)
∙ Numerical integration (two methods)
∙ Numerical differentiation
∙ Finding maxima and minima
∙ Plotting equations
∙ Saving/retrieving data files with full file management
support
∙ Screen dumps as DOS text files for inclusion in documents
■ Highly-structured documentation, on-line with Table of
Contents, Glossary and search function. Interactive with
program.
∙ On-line helpfile. Comprehensive summary of
commands/functions with step-by-step examples on uses of all
advanced functions.
∙ On-line user manual. A "learn by example" document which
illustrates the universal nature of problem-solving with many
step-by-step examples from Science, Engineering and Finance.
■ Full support for ACTION21 and ACTION11 data sets.
■ Comments from users:
∙ "... calculate circuit board drilling and routing speeds...easy to
use, versatile and powerful with good documentation."
J. L. New York
∙ "...used the integration capability to determine defect density...do
not have any tool (either PC or host based) that does for me what
...(AstroCalc 3)...does."
J. R. Virginia
∙ "...for Electrical Engineering practice it is better than a
spreadsheet and a calculator..."
C. B. Florida
∙ "...used to do frequency spectrum work and calculations on circuits,
...of real value and a productivity tool."
E. S. California
∙ "...one of a handful of scarcely available packages...in the types
of numeric problems they solve."
W. C. Chile
This productivity-enhancing tool has been developed by the team
at PC SuperComputer Capital, Inc. Order the complete version
of AstroCalculator 3 for $29.95!
PCSCC, Inc. Dept. SHR1
P. O. Box 173
Botsford, CT 06404 USA
Support ONLY, Call 1-203-270-9079
[July 1993] Prices subject to change without notice.