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"Texas Lottery Data Analyzer"
Texlotto Ver 4.3 for DOS ┌---------┐
ID: SWREG:11438 PSL:14276 ┌-----┴---┐ │ (R)
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Copyright (C) 1994-95-96 │ ┌-----┴╨--┐ │ Association of
written by Ken Bradford │ │ │-┘ Shareware
All Rights Reserved └---│ o │ Professionals
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Developed by └----╨----┘ MEMBER
Brad's Software VOICE 214-339-6920
4649 Wyoming Dr. FAX 214-333-0653
Dallas, Texas 75211-7843 COMPUSERVE 104514,3240
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----- Contents -----
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION .............. 1
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE .......... 2
DISCLAIMER ....................... 3
LICENSE .......................... 4
PACKING LIST ..................... 5
COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....... 6
REVISION CHANGES ................. 7
EQUIPMENT ........................ 8
INSTALLATION ..................... 9
PROGRAM MENU OPTIONS ............. 10
DATA FILE UPDATES ................ 11
REGISTRATION ..................... 12
CREDIT CARD ORDERS ............... 13
FOR INFORMATION OR SUPPORT ....... 14
ORDERING DIRECT .................. 15
WHAT YOU GET ..................... 16
(1) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
------------------------
Texlotto is a complete Texas Lottery data Analyzer.
All past winning numbers and test numbers from machines 1,2,3 and ball
sets A,B,C,D and E are analyzed.
Data files of past winning and test numbers are furnished with program
so that you do not have to punch in a lot of numbers to create a data
file.
See (10) PROGRAM MENU OPTIONS for more complete program description.
See (11) DATA FILE UPDATES for updating data files.
(2) DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE:
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details --
some request registration while others require it, some specify a
maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
simple right to continue using the software to an updated program
with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution.
The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute
the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.
For example, some authors require written permission before a
commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
(3) DISCLAIMER:
D I S C L A I M E R - A G R E E M E N T
Users of Texlotto must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"Texlotto is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties
of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes
no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of Texlotto."
Texlotto is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the
user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but
please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The
essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer
users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide
incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If
you find this program useful and find that you are using Texlotto and
continue to use Texlotto after a reasonable trial period, you must make
a registration payment of $20 plus s/h and any sales tax that may apply,
to Brad's Software. The $20 registration fee will license one copy for
use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software
just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to
another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one
location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be
read by two different persons at the same time.
Commercial users of Texlotto must register and pay for their copies
of Texlotto within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Brad's Software.
Anyone distributing Texlotto for any kind of remuneration must first
contact Brad's Software at the address below for authorization.
This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors
recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware
distributors, and such distributors may begin offering Texlotto
immediately (However Brad's Software must still be advised so that
the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of
Texlotto).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Texlotto along to your friends
for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if
they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive
a copy of the latest version of the Texlotto system.
(4) LICENSE:
Texlotto is not and has never been public domain, nor is it free ware.
Texlotto is copyrighted by Ken Bradford and any unauthorized use
inconsistent with the terms of this license is an infringement of the
copyright.
Texlotto may be used without registration for 30 days for evaluation.
The use of Texlotto beyond the 30 days, requires registration.
See (12) REGISTRATION for registering the Texlotto software.
The use of unlicensed copies by any person, business, corporation,
government agency or any other entity is strictly prohibited. After
the 30 day evaluation period, you must either register the software
or erase it.
A single user license permits a user to use Texlotto only on a single
computer. A purchaser of a single user license may use the program on
different computers, but may not use the program on more than one
computer at a time.
Registration to a business name requires a SITE license.
See Order.frm "ORDER FORM" for fees.
No one may modify or patch the Texlotto executable files in any way,
including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise
reverse engineering the program.
A limited license is granted to copy and distribute Texlotto only for
the purpose of evaluation by others, subject to the above limitations,
and also the following:
Texlotto must be copied in unmodified form, complete with all
accompanying files, documentation, and this license.
(5) PACKING LIST:
TEXLOTTO.ZIP ( might be listed as LOTTOTEX.ZIP ect. )
Compressed ZIP file of the following files.
GO.BAT Runs INSTALL.BAT.
BLUE.COM Changes screen color to blue for INSTALL.BAT
INSTALL.BAT Installs and runs TEXLOTTO on drive of your choice.
FILE_ID.DIZ Program description.
TEXLOTTO.EXE Main program.
TEXLOTTO.DOC This documentation file.
TEXLOTTO.HLP Texlotto help file.
TEXLOGO.BMP Screen Logo for Texlotto.
PRETEST.TXT Text file of past Texas Lottery test results.
WINNGNOS.TXT Text file of past Texas Lottery win results.
ORDER.FRM Order form to order registered copy and/or files.
GETKEY.COM Reads keypress for INSTALL.BAT.
TEXLOTTO.ICO ICON for WINDOWS.
TEXLOTTO.ASP ASP Ombudsman Statement.
WINNGNOS.TXT and PRETEST.TXT are Government data files and
are exempt from copyright.
You are welcome to give unaltered copies of TEXLOTTO.ZIP to your friends
or upload it to your favorite bulletin board.
Texlotto may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product
without a specific license to do so from Ken Bradford, with exception
that Vendors may distribute the latest evaluation copy of MsCode.zip
on CD-ROM provided that all files, including this documentation file
are intact.
No fee, charge, or other compensation may be charged except as listed
below:
A. Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (sysops) may
make Texlotto available for downloading only as long as the above
conditions are met. Overall charges are permitted as long as there
is no specific charge for downloading Texlotto. Any fee divided by
the number of items downloaded must not exceed ten dollars.
B. Vendors of user-supported or shareware may distribute only
the most current shareware version of Texlotto without specific
permission, subject to the above conditions. It is the
responsibility of the vendor to obtain the most recent shareware
version. Vendors may charge a disk duplication and handling fee,
which may not exceed ten dollars with the exception being CD-ROM'S.
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(6) COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
------------------------------
WINDOWS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machine Corporation.
(7) REVISION CHANGES:
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VERSION 3.2 CHANGES:
--------------------
10/01/94 Added option to view this documentation file from program viewer
screen. Before you could only view the two data files.
Fixed bug in ShowGraph sub program that allowed digits to scroll off
screen and hang program.
Added ORDER.FRM to files list in this documentation file.
Added INSTALL.BAT which now allows you to select a drive. Was C:\TEXLOTTO
only.
VERSION 3.4 CHANGES:
--------------------
7/5/95 Fixed bug in SortNums sub program that mis-counted the number of
times that some numbers had come up.
Added scrollable "PAST WINNING NUMBERS CHART" that plots the TEXAS LOTTO
6 of 50.
VERSION 3.41 CHANGES:
--------------------
9/19/95 The Graph and Analysis Options only showed the date that a
number won if the user selected the default "PAST WINNING NUMBERS LIST"
by pressing enter instead of entering a number. Now, if the user enters
a test number that won, the date that the test number won will also be
displayed. Also added an ICON for those who wish to run TEXLOTTO from
WINDOWS.
VERSION 4.0 CHANGES:
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10/21/95 Added "Last UpDate of Data Files was MM/DD/YY" to the end of the
Analysis sub program.
Corrected bug in ShowGraph sub program that caused every other drawing
date to be skipped.
VERSION 4.1 CHANGES:
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11/21/95 Added machine #3. The Texas Lottery now uses three machines and
five ball sets, A,B,C.D and E.
Added bar graph of OVER-DUE NUMBERS.
VERSION 4.2 CHANGES:
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01/05/96 Added self registering feature that allows you to add, change
and remove your "Name" and "Registration Number" so that the software can
be evaluated and registered by others.
VERSION 4.3 CHANGES:
--------------------
05/21/96 Registration now avalable through Compuserve required
documentation changes.
(8) EQUIPMENT:
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IBM PC and most compatibles. DOS 3.0 or higher. 512K RAM required.
A color monitor and a hard drive is recommended. Loading of data files is
slowed considerably if ran from a floppy drive. The main program will run
just fine from a floppy if you don't mind the slow data load.
(9) INSTALLATION:
-----------------
FROM FLOPPY:
Insert the disk into a floppy drive, type that drive letter followed by
a colon ":" and press enter.
Type INSTALL and press enter.
You will be asked which drive to install TEXLOTTO to. When you select a
drive, it will then create a TEXLOTTO directory on that drive and copy all
files to it and run the program. If you do not have a hard drive, it will
run the program from the floppy if you choose.
If you run TEXLOTTO from a floppy, loading of data files will be slowed
considerably.
Once TEXLOTTO has been installed or you have copied all the files to a
different directory, you will need to run TEXLOTTO from that directory.
The program can not use the data files if you attempt to run TEXLOTTO
from a different drive or directory unless you put the \TEXLOTTO directory
in your autoexec.bat's path. The easy thing to do is set up a icon in
WINDOWS, but if you want to run TEXLOTTO from the MS-DOS command line, you
can create a bat file to move to the correct drive and directory and
then run TEXLOTTO.
FROM WINDOWS:
From WINDOWS, select File,Run and type D:\INSTALL ( replace the D: with
what ever floppy drive your disk is in.
After installation, you can select File,New,Program in Windows to set up
an icon. For program name type TEXLOTTO. For command type TEXLOTTO. For
working directory, type D:\TEXLOTTO ( replace with your drive and
directory if different).
The software is completely menu driven, so all you have to do is follow
menu instructions.
(10) PROGRAM MENU OPTIONS:
-------------------------
(MAIN screen Options)
1. SHOW TEXAS LOTTO WINNING NUMBERS ON GRID CHART.
2. RUN ANALYSIS OF PAST WINNING NUMBERS.
3. VIEW DOCUMENTATION AND DATA FILES (with print option).
4. USE GRAPH TO ARRANGE NUMBERS IN BELL CURVE.
5. USE CHART TO SHOW HOW OFTEN NUMBERS HAVE COME UP.
6. QUICK PICK
7. OVERDUE NUMBERS
8. REGISTRATION and/or ORDER DATA UPDATE.
9. QUIT.
OPTION 1:
"PAST WINNING NUMBERS GRID CHART" that plots the TEXAS LOTTO 6 of 50
and allows you to scroll FORWARD and BACK thru past TEXAS LOTTO drawings.
OPTION 2:
"Analysis" which allows you to scroll thru a list of past winning
numbers (dates also shown) and high-lights the digits that match the
digits in your test number.
You are given the option of entering a test number or just pressing
enter to have the computer automatically use numbers from the past
winning numbers list, starting with numbers from the latest drawing
and then numbers from the drawing before that ect.
With this option, you can see a full text screen with the digits of a
test number high-lighted through out the past winning numbers list.
After each scroll thru the data text file, an analysis of the test
number is displayed showing how often digits in the test number matched
digits in all past winning numbers.
OPTION 3:
A TEXT SCREEN VIEWER with print option allows you to scroll thru this
documentation file and also view and print the data text files of past
winning and test numbers. It also allows you to view and print the ORDER
FORM to register the TEXLOTTO program.
OPTION 4:
Display Graph showing that winning numbers fall in the shape of a bell
curve with the numbers that come up the least often on the left and the
numbers that come up the most often on the right.
The program will automatically high-light where past winning numbers fall
in the bell curve or you can input your own test number,similar to the
Analysis option.
Test all balls or just first ball from selected machine, ball set ect.
to see which ones came up the most or least number of times.
Test to see if machine or ball set effect how often a number comes up.
OPTION 5:
Displays Charts showing how often numbers have come up using same
options as OPTION 4 (GRAPHS):
Test all balls or just first ball from selected machine, ball set ect.
to see which ones came up the most or least number of times.
Test to see if machine or ball set effect how often a number comes up.
Also displays the six numbers that came up the most often and the six
numbers that came up the least often depending on which test perimeters
you have selected, such as winning numbers list, pretest numbers list,
all winning and pretest numbers or if you just elected to use the first
ball that came up in each drawing from machine one or two and ball sets
A,B,C,D or E.
OPTION (6): QUICK PICK
Re-runs the Texlotto Logo screen which doubles as a random lottery
number generator. Pressing the space bar, randomly changes the numbers
shown on the Logo screen.
OPTION (7) OVERDUE NUMBERS
Bar graph displays the number of drawings since numbers have come up.
OPTION (8) REGISTRATION and/or ORDER DATA UPDATE.
This option allows you to:
1. Enter your registered name and number.
2. Change registered name and number.
3. Remove registered name and number.
4. Order form for Registration and/or Updates .
FUNCTION KEYS:
F1 HELP (Provides check list of possible problems and solutions.)
(11) DATA FILE UPDATES:
----------------------
Registered users recieve a complete updated program and data files
when they register and qualify to order a complete update of program
and data files at anytime after registration for only $10.00 plus
shipping & handling. See (12) REGISTRATION
Registered users also have the option of using a text editor to add
numbers to the data files, provided that they use a text editor that
does not change the ASCII (text) format. Make a backup before doing so.
(12) REGISTRATION:
-----------------
PRICES MAY CHANGE: If your evaluation copy of Texlotto is over a year old,
consider it dated. Write or call for the latest prices.
* You can now have the registration fee charged to your Compuserve account.
Just GO SWREG and select "Register Shareware". The Registration ID for
Texlotto for DOS is 11438.
A SITE LICENSE is required if Texlotto is to be installed on a computer
that is used by more than one person or registered to a business.
(see Order.frm "ORDER FORM" for fee information).
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION for the use of Texlotto for DOS is $20.
(see ORDER FORM for s/h and credit card fees)
******************************************************************************
(13) CREDIT CARD ORDERS:
(if ordering through PsL, ask for Texlotto product number 14276)
NOTE: Brad's SoftWare IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS.
You can order by credit card from PsL by calling 800-242-4775 or 713-524-6394
from 7a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Thurs.,7a.m.-Noon Friday or FAX 713-524-6398
or email to 71355.470@compuserve.com or mail credit card orders to:
PsL, P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235
CIS and FAX are available anytime, of course.
THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY.
To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the day of your
order and we will ship the product directly to you.
******************************************************************************
(14) FOR INFORMATION OR SUPPORT, CALL VOICE 214-339-6920 OR FAX 214-333-0653
Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds,
registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts,
dealer pricing, site licenses, ect, must be directed to Brad's SoftWare
4649 Wyoming Dr., Dallas, TX 75211-7843 - Phone VOICE 214-339-6920 OR
FAX 214-333-0653.
******************************************************************************
(15) IF ORDERING DIRECTLY FROM Brad's SoftWare:
Send check or money order (U.S.funds only). If you send cash, I suggest that
you get and retain a USPS form 3817 (only costs $.50) from the post office as
proof that you mailed something. Then if you do not receive your packet within
3 to 4 weeks,send me a copy of your USPS form 3817 and I will send you another
packet after I verify your claim with the Postal Service.
To register, send $20 plus shipping/handling and (if Texas resident add
sales tax) to:
Brad's Software
4649 Wyoming Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75211-7843
State what floppy size you want when ordering.
5.25" 360K____ 5.25" 1.2MB____ 3.5" 720K____ 3.5" 1.44MB____
or 3.5" 2.88MB____
Shipping & Handling:(US $4),(Canada, Mexico and overseas $6).
Texas residents add 8.25% sales tax.
You can make it as easy as mailing $20 plus shipping & handling and a note
saying send me TEXLOTTO on the disk size that you want.
Or you can fill out and mail ORDER FORM:
method 1: From within TEXLOTTO program MAIN MENU select option
6.REGISTRATION and/or ORDER DATA UPDATE.view files.
From the "View file ORDER.FRM screen, press key "P"
to print the ORDER FORM.
method 2: use a text editor to fill out and print file ORDER.FRM.
method 3: to print order form from the DOS command line, have printer ready
and type "TYPE ORDER.FRM>PRN" without the ".
Only checks and money orders written on U.S. banks will be accepted.
Texas residents: add 8.25% sales tax.
When you register, you will receive a complete updated program and data
files and the flashing "THIS IS A UN-REGISTERED COPY" notice will have
been removed and replaced with a statement showing that the copy is
registered to you. You can now use OPTION (7) to Add, Change and Remove
your "Name" and "Registration Number" so that the software can be
evaluated and registered by others.
(16) WHAT YOU GET:
Registration entitles you to receive:
1. Latest REGISTERED version of TEXLOTTO and lottery data files.
2. Free support by mail or phone for six months.
3. Notification of updates of TEXLOTTO (if any) for one year.
4. Updates of TEXLOTTO and data files on request for $10.
(plus s/h (see ORDER FORM)
Your registration number will unlock all future Shareware versions
of Texlotto for DOS, no matter where you received your copy.
5. DOS version registration fee can be credited toward registration
of the WINDOWS version of Texlotto.If you can not find the WINDOWS
version on your BBS, call Brad's Software at 214-339-6920.
All orders will be shipped within 24 hours of receipt.
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