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"Elements" Periodic Table of the Elements release history
To run "Elements", do one of the following:
1) Change the default directory to the one that "Elements" and the Data and
Fonts directories are in ("CD Elements"). Type "Execute execute.me".
2) From the Workbench, double-click on the "PeriodicTable" icon.
Elements Revision History
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04-28-89
This is version 1.2, an update to the one originally sent to Fred Fish. It
loads faster and takes up less disk space due to the data files being
converted to binary format. A tiny bug in the radioactive isotopes window
has been fixed too.
It now allows more than one element to be opened at once, as well as any of
the Info windows. This now makes close comparisons of more than one element
possible. There is no limit to the number of element windows opened at once
(except by CHIP RAM), but the screen tends to fill quickly with those
windows, so any more than four at once would seem unnecessary.
If there are any new releases, rest assured that they will be much smaller,
because Lattice v5.0 is on its way!
-Paul
10-02-89
This is version 1.2a, an update to the update, with one minor bug in the
element selection routine fixed, a "Quit" menu option and no CLOSE gadget
on the main window (to avoid confusion - some people quit the program by
accident), a slightly enhanced color map, and row indicators. It's also
now compiled under Lattice "C" v5.02, and much smaller and slightly faster.
12-19-89 RELEASE
This is version 1.3, adding non-interlace mode (by request - flicker really
doesn't bother me, but thanks to those of you that wrote and asked for it!)
and extend-selection of two elements which details some bonding information
about the two elements. Check out the Instructions window from the menu (or
press the HELP key - novel idea, eh? It's RAWKEY code 0x5F guys, to those of
you that don't use it!).
Enjoy. - Paul
07-12-90 RELEASE
Version 2.0 (Elements II), now supporting general row and column information
and a TEST mode, where you get asked questions about selected elements or
rows/columns. After you answer the question, it shows you the correct
answer. Not very elaborate, but it quizzes you on common questions non-the-
less!
Coming up, Elements 2.1. WorkBench 2.0 compatible, and no more green-on-
green color-scheme - this one takes its colors from Preferences.
Enjoy... -Paul
07-31-90 RELEASE
Version 2.01, removing the hard-coded "green-on-green" colormap. I also
changed the data file device to "ELEMENTS_DAT:" for easier assignment on a
hard drive (how many DAT: devices out there??) - now that I have a hard
drive, I can appreciate problems this could cause.
I've included a utility program to convert the basic ASCII element name file
into the binary file used by Elements (this program is named, aptly,
"Convert"). With this you can type in different names for the elements and
symbols. Read the Convert.doc file for more information.
08-15-90 RELEASE
Version 2.2, now completely (and utterly) WorkBench release 2.0 compatible!
I've added fancy 2.0 "new-look" graphics, a scrollable non-interlace screen
option, and tweaked the elements data file somewhat (again) and therefore
I've modified the Convert utility as well. Do not attempt to run this under
1.3, as it will not work! Hope you like it, though! (if you have 2.0)
10-01-90 RELEASE
Version 2.3, now 1.3 and 2.0 compatible. It senses what operating system it
is run under, and will use imagery/special features pertaining to that OS.
(Nifty, huh?) Sorry I didn't get a version out like those sooner, but I
wanted to rush a 2.0 version ASAP. I've also increased the length of
element names supported for use with an optional German element name file.
Also find included "elements.DAT.GER" submitted by Andreas Mack. This is
a German elements name file. Rename it to "elements.DAT" and enjoy. Thanks,
Andreas!
03-21-91 RELEASE
Version 2.3a. A bug was reported that clicking near the top of a box selects
the element above it. I checked into this and it only occurs in interlace
mode, and after extensive tweaking arrived at the conclusion that I could
not fix it. Might be something to do with the mouse sprite resolution. To
"fix" the problem, click near the middle instead!
12-31-91 RELEASE
Version 2.3b. Just in time for the new year!
Not much extra here. The icon is re-done, a la the User Interface Style
Guide suggestion. Also includes Swedish data-files, submitted by both
Andreas Gunnarsson and Stefan Mikos. Thanks Andreas and Stefan!
Note also that my address is updated!
Any questions??
Contact me via one of the following electronic methods:
Internet: pmiller@csugrad.cs.vt.edu
The Coconut Telegraph, Blacksburg, VA: (703) 953-0605