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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ THINK AHEAD ├┐
│ ││
│ The next step in faster word processing ││
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│ *DISTRIBUTION MANUAL* ││
└┬────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Think Ahead
Efficiency Software
PO Box 554
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone: (215) 672-9963
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Copyright 1993 Efficiency Software All Rights Reserved.
No part of this product including executable code, dictionaries,
documentation, and data files, may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in whole or in
part,in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without prior written consent of
Efficiency Software.
Disclaimer.
Efficiency Software claims no responsibility for any damages caused by
the use or misuse of this product. This product is distributed "as is"
with no warranty of any kind expressed or implied. Efficiency Software
will not be responsible for any losses incurred, either directly or
indirectly, by the use of this product. Use this product entirely at
your own risk. Efficiency Software reserves the right to make any
modifications at any time. By using this product you have accepted and
acknowledged these terms.
All users are granted a limited license to copy the distribution version
of Think Ahead only for the trial use of others and subject to the above
limitations. The license does not include use in connection with any
other product or service. Any type of general use within a company,
organization, or institution must immediately register all copies.
Any distribution must include the entire software package unmodified
including documentation, code, dictionaries, and registration forms.
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Registration Information.
Think Ahead is distributed as User-Supported software. You are free to
copy and distribute this software freely, however, if you find it of use
you are required to register your copy. Registering your copy of the
software helps us to continue to provide quality software at very
reasonable prices. It will also provide you with a full featured
version of the software.
The distribution version of Think Ahead is only a DEMONSTRATION of the
software capabilities. While this distribution version is FULLY
functional, a registered copy includes the following benefits:
* Full Featured Version * The Document Analyzer
* Expanded/Extended Memory Support * Windows Version
* Complete Spiral Bound Documentation * Customization Module
* Many additional conveniences * Faster Kernel
Basic Registration is $35.00. Upon registration you will receive both a
distribution copy and professional copy. To encourage distribution, for
each registration made from your distribution copy, you will RECEIVE a
$5.00 COMMISSION.
Site Registration for 1 -10 Users is $250
11-20 Users is $500
20+ Users is $700
You can receive a site distribution copy of Think Ahead. This site
distribution version has the same functionality as the single user
distribution version except it will be registered to you. A 20%
COMMISSION will be awarded if the company you indicate registers with
your site distribution version number. Enclose only payment for the
$5.00 shipping charge. Please indicate on the comments portion of the
registration form you are interested in a site distribution copy, and
the company you believe will be interested in Think Ahead.
Checks and money orders must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Please send all
payments payable in U.S. Dollars. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% for
state sales tax. Non-U.S. orders need to include $5.00 extra to cover
additional shipping and handling charges.
Print the registration form, REGISTER.FRM, or include on a piece of
paper your name, address, phone number, and send it along with your
payment to:
Think Ahead
Efficiency Software
PO Box 554
Horsham, PA 19044
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Brief Overview
Think Ahead is a powerful word processing tool that can be used inside
of ANY word processor. It's goal is to help the user type faster by
avoiding unnecessary typing. Think Ahead is designed for both expert or
novice computer users, fast or slow typists, and for frequent or
occasional word processing needs. It will improve speed for both fast
and slow typists. A good estimate for a fast typist is about 5-15%
instantly and about another 10% over a couple days. For a slower typist
the results are even more dramatic with an average of 30-50% instantly
and about another 5% over a couple days. Consider how much time you or
your company spend word processing, then consider how much that time is
worth. You will probably find that Think Ahead is a remarkable bargain.
What does the unregistered version of Think Ahead Do?
Word Finish:
Think Ahead will present predictions in a popup menu of possible words
you may be planning to type. Think Ahead determines for any set of
letters the most frequent words starting with those letters. Think Ahead
adjust its predictions as you type more of the word. If in the menu the
word you are planning to type appears, type the corresponding number key
and the remaining portion of the word will be finished for you. Even
the spacebar will be filled in by Think Ahead. If the word you want
does not appear continue typing as you normally would. In addition to
saved keystrokes, also consider the reduction in spelling and
typographical errors.
Punctuation Complete:
It will automatically space and capitalize as needed after periods,
question marks, commas, or exclamation points. Suppose you type a
period, Think Ahead will automatically space twice and capitalize the
next word for you. Thus in every sentence you will save at least three
keystrokes. In addition, statistics show that shifting is the slowest
operation in regular typing because it moves the fingers farther away
from the home row. Thus by reducing the need to shift, you will not only
save keystrokes, but improve the efficiency of your typing.
AutoCap:
This feature will automatically capitalize words that are always
capitalized. For this distribution version only the word "I" will be
capitalized. Anytime the word "i" is typed, it will be quickly replaced
by "I".
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What else does the registered version of Think Ahead Do?
The Document Analyzer:
Think Ahead will analyze documents you have typed in the past and adapt
its dictionary so that the words YOU type most frequently appear in its
popup menus. This feature will let you capture the TRUE benefits of
Think Ahead. Its sophisticated algorithms will adjust word ordering on
several criteria such as word length to maximize typing performance. The
analyzer will also help capture jargon of your particular field,
especially if those words happen to be long. For example, a chemist
that uses long formula names. Consider the typing and aggravation it
will save. The Document Analyzer will even order the menus for you in
terms of priority.
Typing Modes:
Fast typists may not want to be bothered with the Word Finish menus
unless it is a long word and three or four characters have already been
typed, well this module will tailor that for you. Very fast typists may
only want to see Word Finish menus when the predicted word is narrowed
to one choice. These configurations are possible with Think Ahead's
three different modes: Expert, Skilled, and Novice
Suffix Adjust:
This feature will allow you to have special keys that will adjust the
ending on words. For example, by pressing the plural key you can change
"box" to "boxes", or "car" to "cars".
Cliche Catch:
Whenever cliches such as: "In the near future" are used, a warning will
indicate to substitute a simpler phrase such as "soon". Many times
these wordy phrases go unnoticed. Think Ahead will quickly alert you to
them.
Customization Module:
This will let you set the control keys for activation/deactivation of
Think Ahead. It will let you control the shape and location of word
menus. The Customization module will also let you designate words for
particular menus, adjust the size of the word dictionary, rearrange any
keys that Think Ahead uses, activate or deactivate any particular
features of Think Ahead, and more.
Multiple Dictionaries:
You can specify to Think Ahead the dictionary you want to use. Thus for
different applications or documents you can have different sets of
words.
Conveniences:
Many features that will make Think Ahead very easy for you to handle.
For example automatically capitalizing words such as Monday, December.
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How Do I Use Think Ahead?
System Requirements:
The convenience of Think Ahead is that it will work with any word
processor. Thus you need a word processor using MS-DOS 2.0 or higher.
To use THKAHEAD you will need 55K of free RAM. Extended/Expanded Memory
is not supported in the distribution copy.
Loading Think Ahead:
To begin Think Ahead simply type at the DOS prompt:
TA
A notification that the software as loaded should appear. As
you begin typing the message will disappear.
Using Think Ahead:
Simply get into your favorite word processor. Then to activate, Hold
<CTRL> then press <ESC>. Now you may begin typing. Notice the popup
menus that appear as you type. If the word you plan on typing appears
in the menu select the word using the appropriate number key. Watch how
the remaining portion of the word is typed for you. At the end of a
sentence type your punctuation, watch how additional spaces are
inserted. Also notice your Caps Lock went on. Type another character
and watch the Caps Lock go off (unless it was on to begin with). It
will take a couple of minutes to get used to Think Ahead, but notice how
quickly it becomes natural to you.
Think Ahead may also be deactivated by pressing <CTRL> <ESC> again. Thus
Think Ahead may be loaded at startup and then activated and deactivating
whenever word processing. When Think Ahead is deactivated the number of
keystrokes saved and words finished will displayed. To completely remove
Think Ahead from memory type: TA quit.
Final notes:
Think Ahead tries to guess when special word processing commands are
being entered (Function keys, etc.) When Think Ahead detects these, it
deactivates itself until you type a space, which basically means until
you type one full word. Again through the customization module these
preferences can be changed.
THINK AHEAD REGISTRATION FORM
NAME: ______________________________________________________
COMPANY:______________________________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________________________________________
STATE: ________________________ ZIP CODE: _________________
PHONE: ______________________________________________________
WHERE DID YOU FIND THINK AHEAD? ______________________________
WHAT WORD PROCESSOR DO YOU USE? ______________________________
WHAT REGISTRATION FEATURES INTEREST YOU MOST? ________________
______________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION NUMBER ON DISTRIBUTION COPY? _ _ _ _ -_ _ _ _
COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:_________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Basic Registration @ $35.00 $__________
Site Registration (Cost Varies, see pg 2) $__________
Shipping outside U.S. @ $5.00 $__________
(Payments MUST be in U.S. Dollars/U.S. Bank)
SUBTOTAL: $__________
Pennsylvania Residents Add 6% State Sales Tax $__________
TOTAL: $__________
Send to: Think Ahead
Efficiency Software
PO Box 554
Horsham, PA 19044