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- Translation Dictionary
- ----------------------
-
- Author: Scott Powell (scottpowell@kagi.com)
- Version: 1.3
- Date: 07/07/1997
-
- Copyright Notice
-
- Copyright(c) 1997, Scott Powell.
-
-
- Install Notes
-
- Simply use 'instapp' to install the dict.prc file onto your pilot. You
- MUST also Install ONE language module:
-
- e2d.pdb - English <-> German
- e2s.pdb - English <-> Spanish
- e2f.pdb - English <-> French
- e2j.pdb - English <-> Japanese (romanized)
-
- See the following URL for updates on language modules:
-
- http://www.kagi.com/scottpowell
-
- If you wish to switch to another dictionary, you must remove the program and
- databases (using the 'memory' application), then re-install the program and ONE
- dictionary file.
-
-
- Instructions
-
- Just type in the word you are looking for in the edit text field, and see
- the matches appear in the listbox below. The listbox is updated as you write
- for quick access.
-
- The word you type in can be from either language, the search looks for matches
- of both. This is far simpler than having a togglable mode (ie. English ->
- Deutsch, or Deutsch -> English. The output in the list can be viewed in one
- of three formats (mode selectable from buttons at top of screen):
-
- Mode 'x/x' (display both languages) :
-
- <lang-word-or-phrase>/<other-language-equivalent>
-
- Mode 'x/..' (only display hits in language on left side)
-
- <lang-word-or-phrase>...
-
- Mode '../x' (only display hits in language on right side)
-
- ...<other-lang-word-or-phrase>
-
-
- Sometimes either side may have semicolons in them (;) indicating alternative
- words, all meaning the same or similar thing.
-
- The listbox only fills when at least two characters have been entered, and then
- only the first 32 matches are placed in the listbox. Just keeping entering more
- letters until the search narrows down enough.
-
- Tap on a list-box entry if it is too long for the display, then a dialog box
- should pop-up, displaying the entire entry.
-
-
- German Database Notes:
-
- The database hold German words in 'expanded' form, that is umlaut characters should
- be entered with a trailing 'e', eg. oe = รท. The 'eszet' character is entered as two
- 'S's.
-
- Spanish & French Notes:
-
- European accented characters are included in the databases. When searching for a word
- you can enter the correct accented characters, or, for speed, you can just type the
- particular letter without the accent, and the search will still find the desired word.
-
-
- Revision History
-
- 07/07/1997 1.3 - Added expiry reminder at program startup.
-
- 26/05/1997 1.2 - Added three different 'view' modes.
-
- 24/05/1997 1.1 - Fixed indexing error.
- Added 'New Entry' & 'Delete Entry' functions (reg. ver only)
- Added option to Backup dictionary (reg. ver only)
-
- 12/05/1997 1.0 - Initial version
-
-
- Credits
-
- thanks to:
- - John J. Lehett for the GNU 'C' port.
- - Wes Cherry for 'PILRC'
- - Pat Beirne for .PDB file structure info
-
-
- Standard Disclaimer Stuff
-
- This program is presented 'as is'. I take no responsibility in any loss of data
- or productivity in case of operating failures.
-
-