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ANYTIME/SUNTIME by RejTech
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P.O. Box 721247
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73172-1247
OVERVIEW:
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This package contains three complete programs:
1. AnyTime.Exe - will display the current date and time for up
to 11 cities (worldwide) simultaneously.
2. SunTime.Exe - will display Sunrise/Sunset times for any city
you select.
3. SunChart.Exe - a command line utility which will list (or print)
sunrise and sunset times for selected cities and
dates.
There is a brief documentation file for each of the above programs -
please read these files for further information:
ANYTIME.DOC, SUNTIME.DOC, and SUNCHART.DOC.
These programs share a common database of cities (CITIES.DAT) and
time zones (TIMEZONE.DAT) which must reside in the same directory as
the executable module(s). These database files are simple ASCII text
files which may be edited with any ASCII text editor (provided that
it does not introduce any compression characters such as TAB).
STARTUP:
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Simply copy the files to the directory or floppy disk of your choosing.
To run the interactive programs from the DOS prompt, type the name of
the desired program and hit the <Enter> key:
ANYTIME <Enter>
or
SUNTIME <Enter>
Both programs are very easy to use and can be controlled with a mouse
or from the keyboard (or both). Both of the above programs can be
individually configured for various time and date display formats as
well as screen colors and video display modes by choosing the <About>
button (or <F1> key) after the program is loaded. When the program
version window is displayed, select the <Setup> button (or press the
'S' key) to bring up the program setup options screen.
The utility list program SUNCHART.EXE requires a driver file listing
cities and dates to display. To run using the sample driver, type the
program name followed by the driver name:
SUNCHART SUNCHART.DRV <Enter>
This will display output of the data specified in SUNCHART.DRV on your
computer screen. To send output to a printer, use the DOS redirection
command:
SUNCHART SUNCHART.DRV >LPT1 <Enter>
You will need to read the SUNCHART.DOC file for specific instructions
on the use of this program (which is admittedly a little cryptic).
ANYTIME/SUNTIME by RejTech
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PROGRAM SPEED
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All of these programs start by loading the database files. Due to the
size of the CITIES.DAT file, slower computers may take a while (just a
few seconds) to load it. This delay can be shortened (if desired) by
using a text editor to remove unwanted cities from the CITIES.DAT file.
DATABASE ACCURACY
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The distributed database file, CITIES.DAT, has been compiled from
various sources. It is believed to be accurate for the most part,
however you should double check the time-zone information for any city
that you have a crucial interest in. Also, no attempt has yet been
made to adjust the database for the breakup of the Soviet Union.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
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In the current version, daylight savings time is automatically computed
using the standard in the USA, and only for those cities marked for
such in the database. Future versions may allow for various foreign
standards, but until then, you will need to manually select daylight
saving time for most foreign cities.
SOFTWARE LICENSE REGISTRATION:
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If you find that these programs are useful, please register your copy
copy for a small fee of $5.00 each (excluding SUNCHART which is a free
bonus for registered users). If you desire to register both SUNTIME and
SUNCHART at the same time, a $3.00 discount will be given, bringing the
total price for both programs to $7.00.
To register programs individually, select the <About> button at the
bottom of the main program window. To register jointly, and receive
a discount, execute the batch procedure "REGISTER.BAT" by typing:
REGISTER <Enter>
at the DOS prompt. You will then be prompted for the required infor-
mation and a mailable registration form will be printed on your system
printer. If this process fails or you do not have a printer connected
to LPT1, send your name, address and $7.00 (Check or MO, U.S.) to:
RejTech, ANYTIME/SUNTIME Registration
P.O. Box 721247
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73172-1247.
Thanks for your support.
WARRANTY:
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These programs are provided on an AS-IS basis WITHOUT warranty of
any kind. As with all computer software, they may contain logic
errors which might give erroneous results. RejTech will not be
held liable for any damages, whether direct or consequential,
arising from the use of this software.
Please direct any comments or report any bugs to the address given
above. You may also leave me a message on CompuServe.
Rob Jordan, RejTech
CompuServe ID: 70515,722