Test Writer 2.0   Copyright 1992 by R. R. Merritt


Welcome to Test Writer 2.0. As the name implies, this is the second
version of this program. This version has been greatly enhanced over
the 1.0 version, based on user feedback. For a complete list of new
features, see the FEATURES.NEW file provided.

Test Writer 2.0 is freeware, so feel free to use and distribute this
program, provided you do so in its orignal form, complete with
documentation. If you chose to use the program, I do ask that you send
me a note via E-mail so that I know what my "installed" base is. My
Compuserve E-mail address is 73747,3361. My America On-line address is 
RobbinM.  Enjoy!


UPDATE NOTE

The current program version is 2.01, which is a maintenance release to
fixed several small bugs in the program. 


USER'S GUIDE

I think my user's guide is very complete, however you may find
the odd margin, word split or missing page reference. The TESTWRIT.TXT
file is a "doctored" ASCII file created from a fairly complex MSWord
document.  This causes some things to be left out.


FILES

TW2.EXE      - The executable
TESTWRIT.BAT - Main bat file. Use this file to run the software
TWTEXT.HLP   - The help text file.
TWPRT.CDE    - Contains the default printer codes for an Epson printer
TWINDEX.HLP  - The help index file.
TESTWRIT.TXT - The ASCII format user's guide
TESTWRIT.DOC - The user's guide in Win Word 2.0 format
EXAM.*       - a sample test


When you use the program, Test Writer 2.0 will also create a number of
other files: *.cde, *.ins, *.twp, *.idx, *.ins, *.001, *.002, etc.
where the "*" is your test name. NEVER TAMPER WITH THESE FILES.



INSTALLATION

I highly recommend that you read the getting started section of
TESTWRIT.DOC. Just in case you don't, here are several MUSTS:

   - Test Writer 2.0 uses DOS PRINT and MODE commands. Therefore,
     DOS must be in your PATH statement.

   - Be sure to start the program using the TESTWRIT.BAT file.
     The DOS print command must have been loaded if you want to
     print your test.

   - Use CD to go into your Test Writer 2.0 directory before
     using the program. Otherwise, the help function won't work.

   - Install Test Writer 2.0 in its own directory and keep your
     test data in a directory or disk of its own as well. This
     will prevent you from accidently trashing one of your test
     data files.

   - UPGRADES: Just copy these files into your existing directory. The
     old version of the program will remain (called TW.EXE) if for
     some reason you need to go back.

   - Test names: This version WILL NOT allow you to have test names
     with imbedded spaces like Test Writer 1.0 did. If you have test
     names with spaces in them, you need to use the 1.0 version and
     "get" your test sections into a new test without imbedded spaces
     in the name.



RUNNING THE PROGRAM.


CD\TESTWRIT
TESTWRIT


COMMENTS

All comments/suggestions/questions are welcome. You can reach me
via E-mail on CompuService at 73747,3361 or America On-line at
RobbinM.  While there is no registration fee for using this software, 
I ask that you send me a note if you plan to use it. That will help 
me decide if there needs to be a version 3.0 and also I will notify 
you if a nasty bug should appear.

The next version of this software will be a Windows 3.0/3.1 version.
If you are interested in the Windows version, I suggest you let me
know via E-mail. I expect to have the Windows version ready in
late 1993. Beta test volunteers are welcome and would be appreciated.