Atoms, Symbols and Equations v 2.0  İRay Le Couteur 1996-1999

Shareware
Atoms, Symbols and Equations is Shareware ('try before you buy software'). If you 
wish to continue using it after a 30 day trial, you must register (pay for) it.

Overview
A unique interactive Multimedia Chemistry Tutor which tests students as they learn 
(it uses the internal speaker if you don't have a soundcard). As far as possible, 
skills are taught through familiar examples, to help reinforce general chemical 
knowledge. Topics covered include: Word Equations; Elements and Symbols; Valency
and Formulas; Models of Reacting Molecules (molecular models); Symbol Equations;
Atomic Structure; Formation of Ions; Ions, Formulas and Equations.

Options
There is an option to 'trap' the user within a unit once started (to help 
teachers ensure that pupils stay on task), with a password required to exit. 
The decision whether to trap users and the password can be changed by running 
the program 'options.exe'(click on the 'Change Options' icon in the  'Atoms
Symbols & Equations' group or folder).

System Requirements
Almost any computer running Windows 3.1/95/98 (PC 386 or above, 4mb ram,
vga/svga monitor).

Installation
Unzip, if necessary, and run 'Setup' and follow simple on-screen instructions.
In the case of the self extracting version, simply run 'chemxa20.exe' instead.

Note: the shared file, vbrun300.dll, is installed into the program folder/directory
(c:\equation by default). This avoids conflicts during uninstallation and makes 
installation over a network more straightforward. If you are sure that vbrun300.dll is
already on your system, you can safely delete the copy in the program folder/directory.


Running the Program
Win 3.1 
Click on the 'equations' icon in the 'Atoms Symbols & Equations' group which will
be on your desktop.

Win95/98
From the start menu, select programs and then the 'Atoms Symbols & Equations' 
folder. Select the 'equations' icon to run the program.

Uninstall 
Simply click on the uninstall icon to remove 'Atoms, Symbols and Equations' 
from your system.

Network Installation
Installation should be carried out by the network administrator and should
be very easy, as all files are installed into the single program directory.
However, security measures can prevent files being installed or the
installation of icons in the programs menu.

The uninstall icon should not be available to network users.

What's new for version 2.0?
1. Answers now available to most questions.
2. Printable certificate available at the end of each unit.
3. New element symbols game.
4. More detailed Periodic Tables.
5. Automatic uninstall now included.

Year 2000
The program has been tested for Year 2000 compliancy.

Further Information/Technical Support
Contact the author, Ray Le Couteur by email at: Raylec@compuserve.com

Warranty Disclaimer
These programs and documentation are provided "as is" and without any express or 
implied warranties. I have run the programs on a number of machines but cannot
possibly anticipate all possible variations of software and hardware that the 
programs may be run under. Therefore, the user must assume the entire risk of using 
these programs. Under no circumstances will I be liable for any damages arising from 
the use of, or inabilty to use, these programs.

		Ray Le Couteur  January 1999