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THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST
An Information Utility for Scientist
Computerized Periodic Table - Element Information Database
FlashCard Elements Drill - Scientific Data Tables
Units Conversions - Solvent Guide
Molecular Weight Calculator - Dilutions Calculator
Chemical Solutions Calculator
Created and Published by Integral Scientific Software
111 East Drake Suite 7050
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
303 225-9491
BBS support via FRPCUG BBS - 303 484-0564
copyright 1988 - 1992 by Integral Scientific Software
_______ Member
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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Welcome To The Integral Scientist
THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST is an information utility for scientists. The
Integral Scientist can provide you with access to many important facts about
the elements. You can drill yourself on your knowledge of the periodic
table, find important constants and notes you have created, and always get
help using the program at the touch of a key.
In the calculation section are tools to help you select solvents, solve
complex chemical solutions, calculate chemical compound molecular weight,
and convert units of measure in thirty categories. You can extract printed
reports or export data to other programs.
The dictionary defines INTEGRAL as that which is an indispensable part of a
whole. We hope that you will find The INTEGRAL SCIENTIST an indispensable
part of your day as a scientist, educator, or student.
This file gives you a guided tour of the features of The Integral Scientist.
You will learn some simple general principles of operation and see an
overview of the program structure. Following the overview, each section of
the program is introduced. Take the time to read through this tutorial
before using the program. Better yet, use it as a guide as you explore,
trying the suggested actions; you will quickly become an expert user of the
program.
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 2
POWERFUL PROGRAM - SIMPLE RULES
THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST is a powerful program with many features and
functions. THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST is designed to be easy to understand and
to use. There are a few simple principles which will allow you to use any
feature of the program with ease.
Note: Throughout this text, function keys are shown as: [f1].
RULE ONE - Help is always available at the press of [f1]. Press [f1] once
for a menu listing your current options. Press [f1] a second time for a full
help screen with greater detail. When a help screen is displayed, you can
press any of the displayed keys to take that action. To see the "map"
illustrated on the next page. Hold the [alt] key down and press [f1] ([alt-
f1]).
RULE TWO - You always get out the same way you got in. The key which starts
a function also exits from it. The escape key [esc] is also always available
as a "back door out" of every function.
RULE THREE - Press [f2] at any time to return to the main screen. You can
then exit the program by pressing Y. Press any other key to continue.
Obviously, in a program as powerful as THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST there are many
more commands and actions to take than the simple list above. If, however,
you remember the three simple rules, you'll never get stuck and you won't
have to REMEMBER the rest of the commands. They will always be where you can
find them with the help key.
EXCEPTIONS - To every rule there always seem to be exceptions. In The
Integral Scientist you are sometimes in a response entry field -a place where
you are supposed to type something. When that is true you can't get a help
screen, or back up, or exit. You must enter something. If you're stuck at
that point, just press [enter] and you'll exit the response field. You can
then use the help function.
AN OVERHEAD VIEW
That which might seem confusing at eye level can be perfectly clear when seen
from overhead. Here is an "overhead" view of The Integral Scientist. The
Integral Scientist really is two programs. Although you always begin the
program through ISE, you can switch between the programs with the [f9] key.
Each has a set of functions which you access by pressing a function key. The
page numbers next to each feature block tell you where to look for further
information.
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 3
------------------------- NAVIGATIONAL MAP --------------------------
| |
| ------- DOS PROMPT ------- |
| ISE |
| ---------------- ---------------- |
| Page 4 PERIODIC TABLE (ISE) > f9 < SOLVER MENU (SLV) 9 --- Page |
| ---------------- ---------------- |
| INFORMATION ||||| ||||| CALCULATION |
| --------------------- ||||| ||||| --------------------- |
| OPTION MENU f4 & f8 - |||| |||| - f4 MOLECULAR WTS 10 |
| --------------------- |||| |||| --------------------- |
| 5 EXTENDED INFO f5 -- ||| ||| -- f5 UNIT CONVERSION 10 |
| --------------------- ||| ||| --------------------- |
| 7 DATA & TABLES f6 --- || || --- f6 SOLVENTS GUIDE 12 |
| --------------------- || || --------------------- |
| 8 FLASHCARDS f7 ---- | | ---- f7 DILUTION CALC 12 |
| --------------------- | | --------------------- |
| 15 CUSTOMIZE MENU altf2 ---- ----- f8 SOLUTION CALC 14 |
| ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ |
| 3 f1 HELP f2 EXIT to DOS f3 USER'S GUIDE 6 |
| ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ |
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15 Report File and Printer Output
16 Registering The Integral Scientist
17 Association of Shareware Professionals
For information on installing The Integral Scientist see README.ISE.
UNIVERSAL COMMANDS
Regardless of the function or feature you are using in The Integral
Scientist, some commands are always available:
[f1] {help} No matter where you are in The Integral Scientist, you can
always get help by pressing [f1]. You will first see a menu of available
actions. Press the [f1] key again and you will see a full help screen of
more detailed information. Press any key to take that action, or press the
escape key to return without action. The help key [f1] is the single most
important command in The Integral Scientist. With the help function
available you are never lost!
[alt-f1] {navigational map} Hold the alt key down and press [f1]. You will
see the navigational map with pointers flashing at your current location.
Follow the lines to determine which keys you press to reach your destination.
[f2] {exit} Press the [f2] key and the exit window will be displayed. If
you wish to exit the program, press Y. N or any other key will close the
exit window and leave you at the main screen.
[f3] {user guide} Press [f3] to open the context sensitive User's Guide.
For more information see page 6.
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 4
THE PERIODIC TABLE MAIN SCREEN
When you start The Integral Scientist by typing ISE the first thing you see
is the Periodic Table of the elements. ISE, the file name for the main
program stands for: Integral Scientist - The Elements. When you are at the
main screen periodic table there are several things you can do. The most
obvious is moving the marker around in the table. If you study the menu
below you'll see that you can use the arrow keys, the left and right control
arrow keys, the plus and minus keys, [home], [end], and [f10].
If you are new to the program, take a moment to experiment with those keys.
As the marker moves, the basic information window is updated. Press the
[f10] key and you'll see a small outline box or window requesting an element
symbol or number. Enter any correct symbol or number and the marker jumps to
that element. If you press [enter] without typing anything, you find an
alphabetical index. Use the [PgDn] and [PgUp] keys to see all three pages of
the index. Type a number or symbol followed by [enter], the index closes and
you'll be back at the periodic table with the proper element selected.
When you've become familiar with how to move around in the main periodic
table, press the [f5] key to explore the extended information feature.
------------------------ MAIN SCREEN MENU -------------------------
| arrow keys move around periodic table f1 main help screen |
| ctrl arrow keys jump to end of row alt-f1 navigational map |
| + toward higher numbers alt-f2 options menu |
| - toward lower numbers f2 exit screen |
| home jump to element 1 f3 user guide screen |
| end jump to element 106 f6 et cetera files |
| f10 goto number or symbol f7 flashcard |
| f5 extended information ------ f9 SOLVER MENU ---- |
| | f4 molecular weight calc | |
| --------- optional --------- | f5 units calculator | |
| | f4 custom info utility | | f6 solvent guide | |
| | f8 auxiliary program menu | | f7 dilution calculator | |
| ---------------------------- | f8 solutions calculator | |
| --------------------------- |
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Additional Command Details
[f10] {goto number or symbol} Press the [f10] key to jump to a specific
element. Enter an atomic number or element symbol at the prompt, press
[enter] and the element cursor will jump to that element. If the entry is
incorrect, you will see a window:
--- UNKNOWN SYMBOL OR NUMBER ---
| f1 index of elements |
| f10 re-enter symbol or number |
| any other key to proceed |
--------------------------------
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 5
Press [f10] again to re-enter the element or press [f1] to see three screens
of alphabetical listings of the elements. Find the one you want and begin
typing either the number or symbol. Press [enter] and you'll return to the
periodic table with the correct element selected. If you wish to find an
element by name, press [enter] at the GOTO prompt and you'll see the element
index.
f5 EXTENDED INFORMATION DATA PAGES [ISE]
The central panel displayed along with the periodic table shows some of the
basic information for the current element. The Integral Scientist, however
provides you with access to much more. At the periodic table, press the [f5]
key and you are presented with five more screens of information on the
current element.
The indicator across the bottom of the screen shows which page of data you
are viewing. The left and right cursor keys change the data page, but even
with a data page selected you can still move around in the periodic table
using the plus and minus keys, the up and down arrow keys and the [f10] goto
key.
Some data pages contain more than one screen of information. When additional
screens are present, there are indicators at the bottom or top corners of the
screen. Use the [PgDn] and [PgUp] keys to see the entire data page.
Experiment with the data page selector and with changing elements from within
the extended information function. When you are ready to explore further,
press [f5] to return to the main screen.
---------------- EXTENDED INFO MENU ------------------
| left window left |
| shift-tab " " " |
| right window right |
| tab " " " |
| space " " " |
| PgUp/PgDn scroll window up/down |
| f1 help |
| f2 exit |
| <esc> or f5 return to main screen |
| up or dn scroll through element group |
| + - move toward higher & lower elements |
| f10 goto element by number or symbol |
| home goto element 1 |
| end goto element 106 |
| alt-f5 print report |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
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Additional Command Details
[alt-f5] {print report} You can print a one page summary report of the
extended information for the current element by holding the alt key and
pressing [f5]. A special input window will open. See page 15 for more
information on using this feature.
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 6
f3 USER'S GUIDE [ISE & SLV]
This guided tour helps get you started using The Integral Scientist. For in
depth on-line information, press [f3], the context sensitive User's Guide
key. The on-line User's Guide explains each function of the program in
detail. It also provides explanations of the scientific terminology used in
the data displays and in the specialized calculators.
The User's Guide is an independent function available for use not only from
the main screen periodic table or the Solver menu screen but also from within
each of the other functions as well. On the "map" you will see that it is
not linked directly to any other function. Wherever you are in the program,
pressing the [f3] key will open the User's Guide to the correct page to
provide immediate information about your current task.
Use the [PgDn] and [PgUp] keys to view the section of the Guide devoted to
the task at hand. Each Section of the guide covers a particular subject.
When turning the pages within a subject section you can also view additional
information by watching for HyperWindow keys. When you see a number or
letter between angle brackets press that key to see more information.
HyperWindows are electronic footnotes available at a single keystroke. To
roll through all HyperWindows for the current page, press the up and down
arrow keys.
When using the Guide, regardless of the context subject to which you turned
when you opened the Guide, you can change to any other subject. Press the
[home] key to see the Table of Contents. Select a subject by pressing the
index letter. You will then change to the selected section. To find a word
or turn to a page by number press [f10] and enter either a word for which to
search or a page number to which to turn. You can repeatedly search for the
same word throughout the guide by pressing [f10] and [enter] to search from
the current location.
Browse through the Guide. When you are ready to leave the Guide, press [f3]
to return to your previous operation.
---------------- GUIDE MENU -------------------
| PgUp/PgDn previous/next page of subject |
| Home change subjects |
| f1 help for user's guide |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| f2 exit |
| <esc> or f3 return to calling function |
| f10 goto a page or find a word |
| alt-f10 return to previous page |
| <1> various hyperwindow keys |
-----------------------------------------------
Additional Command Details
[home] {change subjects} When you first enter the User's Guide function you
are in the section explaining the part of the program you were using when
you pressed the [f3] key. If you want to change subjects, press the [home]
key. You will turn to page 2, the table of contents. Press the letter for
the subject of interest and you will turn to the first page of that section.
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 7
[f10] {goto a page or find a word} To find either a page or a word, press
[f10]. Enter the page number or the word you wish to find. Complete your
entry with the [enter] key. The Guide will turn to the correct page or will
locate the first occurrence of the word. A search target word is not
highlighted on the screen but does occur somewhere on the page or in one of
the hypertext links. To search for a next occurrence of the target word,
press [f10]. Your target word is retained and the next occurrence found.
<1> {various hyperwindow keys} Whenever you see a number or letter between
angle brackets, pressing that key will open a footnote-like window of
additional information.
f6 ET CETERA FILE VIEWER [ISE]
The most versatile information function of The Integral Scientist is the
Et Cetera file function. With this function you can add your own data to
files for indexed access from within The Integral Scientist.
When you start the Et Cetera function, you will see a screen with a list of
.ETC files which can be viewed with this function. If only one file exists,
it is loaded automatically; otherwise, select from the menu by index letter.
The file you select is analyzed and a menu built which is displayed in the
bottom window. Move the marker around in the menu and the data window is
updated. Use the [PgUp] and [PgDn] keys if double arrow highlights in the
corners indicate more than one screen of text on a page.
As in the User's Guide, with [f10] you can search the file for a word or turn
to a data page by number. The [f10] function works exactly as the search
function in the User's Guide.
After exploring the sample Data & Table file, return to the main screen with
[f6].
-------------- ETC FILE VIEWER --------------
| a - z select an .ETC file |
| arrow keys select an information page |
| + - |
| PgUp/PgDn scroll within current page |
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| <esc> or f6 return to main screen |
| f10 find a word |
---------------------------------------------
Making Your Own Data-Indexed (ETC) Files
This utility is a special purpose file viewer meant to handle special files
supplied with The Integral Scientist or created by you. The structure of the
special file format is very simple and can be created with any ASCII text
editor or word-processor which can write pure ASCII files.
For greater detail see the ETC section of the on-line User Guide
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 8
f7 FLASHCARDS ELEMENT LEARNING DRILL [ISE]
Even scientists like to have fun. The FlashCards function is an enjoyable
way to learn or review the element names, symbols, and atomic numbers.
FlashCards randomly selects an element from a set determined by the skill
level you have chosen and presents either the symbol, name, or number. You
must supply the missing two pieces of information.
To adjust the level of difficulty, use the up and down arrow keys. At level
one, 20 of the most familiar elements are included in the quiz list, at level
ten, all 118 elements, including the Getting Started undiscovered theoretical
constructs above 106. The elements included at each skill level show as
question marks in the table.
Before beginning a drill, select a skill level using the up and down arrow
keys. Press the space bar to begin; an element is presented. You can
either attempt to answer or skip by it and try another. To skip the current
selection, press the space bar again. When you want to attempt an answer,
press [enter] or begin typing your response. The first blank is highlighted
and you must type in your guess. Names must be spelled correctly and symbols
must be capitalized. If you are correct with both responses you are rewarded
with three points. One right answer and you get a single point. Miss them
both and you loose a point.
A friendly feature of the FlashCard drill is that you can "cheat" if you
wish. Press [shift-f1] and you'll get a three second glance at the complete
table with the currently selected element marked and the element information
displayed in the center window. Once you've peeked, however, you forfeit a
point regardless of your response.
No one except you is keeping score. Play as much as you wish. Learn as you
play. When you've had enough challenge, press [f7] to return to the main
screen.
------------ FLASHCARDS MENU ------------
| up or dn change skill level |
| space get a different question |
| A-Z or enter begin answering |
| escape return to main screen |
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| shft-f1 peek at answer |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| <esc> or f7 return to main screen |
| During Result Display: |
| Press any key to pause. |
| Press again to continue. |
-----------------------------------------
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 9
f9 THE BRIDGE KEY & THE SOLVER MENU
In the overhead view map on page 3 you saw that The Integral Scientist is
actually a set of twin programs which work together. The main periodic
screen is the ISE program. Its companion program SLV, The Solver, contains
the calculating functions, the power tools of The Integral Scientist. The
bridge key between the two programs is the [f9] key. Press [f9] at the main
Periodic Table screen and you will first see the mini-menu shown below on the
left. Press any of the function keys at that menu and you go directly to
that function. Press [enter] and you'll be presented with the main menu
screen of the Solver program.
The functions of the Solver program are designed to assist you in various
scientific calculations which would normally require that you look up data in
a reference work.
The Molecular Weight Calculator analyses compound formulas and calculates
molecular weights. The Units Calculator provides direct conversion of values
from one unit of measure to another in 30 categories of measure. The Solvent
Guide is a comparative database of 51 commonly used solvents. The Dilution
Calculator performs proportional dilutions and exchanges values with the
Solutions Calculator. The Solutions Calculator solves complex chemical
solution equations.
In each of the Solver program functions, the context sensitive Help and Guide
functions are available at a keystroke. The bridge key [f9] returns you to
the Periodic Table screen of the ISE program.
When you press [f9] at the main periodic table screen you will see a menu:
---------- SOLVER CALL MENU ----------
| enter Solver Menu Screen |
| f4 molecular weight calculator |
| f5 units calculator |
| f6 solvent guide |
| f7 dilution calculator |
| f8 solutions calculator |
| <esc> return to periodic table |
--------------------------------------
If you press a function key, you will execute the Solver program and
automatically invoke the appropriate function. If you respond to the menu by
pressing [enter] you will be presented with the Solver main menu screen.
----------- SOLVER MAIN MENU ----------
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| f4 molecular weight calculator |
| f5 units calculator |
| f6 solvent guide |
| f7 dilution calculator |
| f8 solutions calculator |
| f9 periodic table |
---------------------------------------
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 10
f4 MOLECULAR WEIGHT CALCULATOR [SLV]
The Molecular Weight Calculator analysis compound formulas, looks up each
elements molecular weight, and performs the math all in one step. Type in a
formula at the input prompt. As you enter the formula it will appear on the
screen in a graphical format. After completing a formula entry, press
[enter]. The molecular weight of the compound is quickly calculated and
displayed.
Two levels of parenthesis are allowed. The requirement that each element be
correctly capitalized eliminates ambiguous calculations. After performing a
calculation, you can export the result using the [alt-f5] key.
------- MOLECULAR WEIGHT -------
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| shft-f1 example formula |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| <esc> or f4 main menu |
| alt-f5 print mol wt. |
| <del> erase |
--------------------------------
Additional Command Details
[shift-f1] {display an example} for more specific information on how to
enter a formula and how it will appear in the display, hold the shift key
down and press [f1].
[alt-f5] {print molecular weight} To export the formula and molecular
weight to a file or directly to a printer, hold the alt key down and press
[f5]. An input window will open. See page 15 for more information.
[f6] {erase} Erase the current formula and molecular weight and begin
another entry by pressing [f6].
f5 UNITS CONVERSION CALCULATOR [SLV]
The Units Conversion Calculator provides direct conversion of values from one
unit of measure to another in 30 categories of measure. Select a category
with the cursor keys and press [enter] to open the conversion window. You
also can select a category by pressing its capitalized letters. Press
[shift-f1] for an index of all the available units.
------------- UNITS CALC MENU ------------
| arrow keys move around in categories |
| + - " " " " " " " |
| Cap Letters hot key to category |
| enter activate category |
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| ctrl-f1 index of units |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| <esc> or f5 solver menu |
------------------------------------------
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 11
When the conversion window opens for a category of measure, the SI
(international standard) for that measure is highlighted. Use the up and
down arrow keys to select the input unit. Enter a numeric value followed by
[enter]. After an input value is entered, use the up and down arrow keys to
choose the output or converted value.
Exchange the input and output values by pressing [f7] after which you can
enter a new value. The input value is now anchored, and again you can use
the up and down keys to select an output value. Press [f8] and the currently
selected input unit is given a value of 1 and the conversion factors of each
of the other units is displayed.
Exit the Units Converter and return to the Solver main menu by pressing [f5].
Press [f5] twice if you currently have a conversion window open.
------------- UNITS CONVERSION MENU -------------
| up or dn highlight up or down |
| enter input at current position |
| PgUp/PgDn additional conversions for some |
| categories. |
| f6 clear all current values |
| f7 exchange input/output |
| f8 conversion factors (base 1.0) |
| f9 conversions from current value |
| f10 multiply or divide current value |
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| <esc> or f5 category selection screen |
-------------------------------------------------
Additional Command Details
[ctrl-f1] {index} You can locate the correct category for a unit by
pressing the [ctrl-f1] key. Find the desired unit in the 12 page index of
units of measure. Press the index letter pair next to the unit and you will
return to the category selector screen with the appropriate category
selected. Press [enter] to begin.
Some categories have more than one window of conversions. Use [PgUp] and
[PgDn] to select the window as noted in the lower left of the screen. A
marker shows the window currently selected.
You may enter fractional values in any input field. Enter the numerator,
a slash, then the denominator with no spaces. For example: 2/3 will be
calculated and displayed in the entry field as .66666666667 but the actual
value for calculation is stored with many more digits of accuracy.
Time and Angles may be entered as composite values of base value, minutes and
seconds. If you select the composite as the input value a special input
window is opened and you are prompted for each component of the composite.
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 12
f6 SOLVENT GUIDE & SELECTOR [SLV]
The Solvent Guide is a comparative database of 51 commonly used solvents.
Its indexing feature allows you to compare various solvents by examining 12
different solvent characteristics. The molecular weight of the solvent can
then be used in the Solutions Calculator.
Use the cursor keys to move the selector around in the list of solvents. As
you move the selector, the values of the displayed characteristics are
updated. Press the plus and minus keys and the selector will move through
the list of solvents in alphabetical order. If you press the [PgUp] or
[PgDn] key, the index marker which is, by default, placed at Name will move
through the list of characteristics. With the index marker selecting a
characteristic other than Name, press the [+] and [-] keys and you will see
that the marker moves through the list of solvents in increasing or
decreasing order of value for the currently selected index property.
The optional property can be changed by pressing the [f4] key. Each press
advances the optional property through the list. The currently selected
optional property can also be used as the index property. View the complete
list of properties by pressing [enter].
The molecular weight of the currently selected solvent can be sent to the
Solutions Calculator by pressing [f8] and responding to the values query
with a Y for yes. Return to the main Solver menu by pressing [f6].
-------------- SOLVENT SELECTOR MENU ---------------
| arrow keys select a solvent |
| + - increase/decrease per index property |
| PgUp/PgDn select index property |
| f4 change optional properties |
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| enter or f5 view all of solvent's properties |
| alt-f5 print report |
| <esc> or f6 solver menu |
| f8 solutions calculator |
| then: Y with values |
| N without values |
----------------------------------------------------
Additional Command Details
[alt-f5] {print report} To export a report on the selected solvent to a
file or directly to a printer, hold the alt key down and press [f5]. A
special input window will open. See page 15 for more information on using
this feature.
f7 DILUTION CALCULATOR [SLV]
The Dilution Calculator performs dilution calculations and can also exchange
values with the Solutions Calculator. Enter any three values of the
proportion and the fourth is calculated instantly.
INTEGRAL SCIENTIST TUTORIAL Page 13
To import values from the Solutions Calculator, press [insert]. Pressing
[enter] when the input marker is at a value field retains that value or
leaves it empty to become the result field. When you reach the field you
wish to revise, type in the value desired and press [enter]. The result is
displayed in the fourth field. To solve for a field which previously held a
value, enter 0 in the input field.
To export values back to the Solutions Calculator, press [f8] and respond
with a Y to the export query. You will switch to the Solutions Calculator
with the values of solution B entered as percent of solute and volume of
solution.
To exit the Dilution Calculator without moving over to the Solution
Calculator, press [f7]. You will return to the Solver menu.
--------- DILUTION CALCULATOR MENU ----------
| insert import values from solution |
| delete erase all values |
| alt-f5 print report |
| enter get values |
| numeric entry begin data input |
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| <esc> or f7 solver menu |
| f8 solutions calculator |
| then: Y with values |
| N without values |
---------------------------------------------
Additional Command Details
[insert] {import values from solution} Press [insert] to import the
current "percent of solute" value from the Solutions Calculator into
"percent of solution A." "Volume of solution" from the Solutions Calculator
is imported as "volume of solution A."
[delete] {erase all values} Press [delete] to erase all existing values
and begin a fresh calculation.
[alt-f5] {print report} To export a report of the calculated dilution to a
file or directly to a printer, hold the [alt] key down and press [f5]. A
special input window will open. See page 15 for more information on using
this feature.
[f8] {solutions calculator} Change to the Solutions Calculator by pressing
the [f8] key. You will be asked if you wish to export values. If you
respond Y for yes, the "percent of dilution B" will be placed in the
Solution Calculator "percent of solvent" field and "volume of dilution B"
will be placed in the "volume of solution" field.
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f8 SOLUTIONS CALCULATOR [SLV]
The Solutions Calculator is a powerful tool for chemists. It solves complex
chemical solution equations involving various combinations of 17 parameters.
Solvent values can be imported from the Solvent Guide. Solution values can
be calculated for a dilution procedure by exchanging values with the
Dilution Calculator.
Press the up and down arrow keys to select an equation result (the value you
wish to calculate). Use the left and right arrow keys to find the array of
inputs matching your known parameters.
If you wish to see the actual equation displayed, press [alt-F] (hold the
alt key and press the letter F). The equation will be displayed just above
the list of parameters. The shorthand symbols used in the equation are then
displayed in the parameter list.
When you find the equation which you wish to solve, begin data entry by
pressing [enter]. The first data field prompt will be displayed. Enter the
value in the units indicated; press [enter] to accept each value. To enter
a molecular weight, you can enter a numeric value or, if you wish, type the
chemical formula. If you begin typing a formula, the molecular weight
calculator function is activated. When you complete the formula by pressing
[enter], the molecular weight is calculated and placed in the data field.
When all knowns of the equation have been supplied, the equation will be
solved and the answer displayed in the left column.
You can redo an equation, retaining current values in any fields and
substituting new values where desired. Press [enter] to restart data entry.
Press [enter] again to accept and retain a current field or type in a new
value.
You can permutate an equation, either before or after solving it, by
pressing [PgUp] and [PgDn]. Permutate a solved equation, entering alternate
values where desired. The currently selected unknown will be calculated
when all knowns are either accepted or altered.
To return to the Solver menu, press [f8].
------------- SOLUTIONS CALC --------------
| up or dn select the result |
| left or right select knowns |
| enter begin data input |
| PgUp/PgDn permutate the equation |
| alt-F display formulas |
| insert reveal all current values |
| delete erase all current values |
| f1 help |
| alt-f1 navigational map |
| f2 exit |
| f3 guide |
| alt-f5 print report |
| <esc> or f8 solver menu |
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Additional Command Details
[insert] {reveal all current values} Existing values are retained when you
select a new equation. That a parameter contains a value is shown by an
asterisk in the far right column. When you accept a new equation and begin
data entry, compatible values are retained. Values incompatible with the
new equation relationships are erased. To reveal the actual value of these
carry-overs, press the insert key.
[delete] {erase all current values} To erase all current values and begin
a new equation with no carry-over values, press the delete key.
[alt-f5] {print report} To export a report of the calculated solution to a
file or printer, hold the alt key down and press [f5]. A special input
window will open. See the following section for more information.
alt-f5 REPORT FILE AND PRINTER OUTPUT [ISE & SLV]
Many of The Integral Scientist functions have the ability to generate
reports. The format varies depending upon the function, but the procedure
is the same in all cases. For a function having a report generator, press
[alt-f5] to open the report window.
You can send the report to a printer or to a disk file. Use the left and
right arrow keys or the space bar to toggle between printer or file. You
can use the default file name or enter a new name. When you have selected
the desired output, press [enter] to begin output. When writing to a file,
the report is appended to the end of that file if it already exists, so you
can use this feature to send information to an existing text file or
accumulate several reports in a single file.
When the report writer is complete, you will return to the function from
which you called it. If you wish to exit the report writer without creating
a report, press [escape]; the window will close.
-------------- REPORT MENU --------------
| f1 help |
| f3 guide |
| f5 change report file name |
| left or right toggle printer/file |
| space " " " " " |
| <esc> quit (without a report) |
| enter begin to print or save |
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alt-f2 USER SETUP MENU [ISE]
You can customize the appearance of The Integral Scientist in several ways.
At the Periodic Table main screen, hold the [alt] key and press [f2] ([alt-
f2]) to see the setup menu. Each of the setup options is explained below.
Each time you make a change, the setup menu is closed, the screen updated
and the menu re-opened. To exit setup, press [alt-f2].
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---------------- USER SETUP MENU -----------------
| Current User Settings: |
| screen style : number cursor and symbol field |
| color toggle : color |
| color palette : 0 - vga (generic color) |
| group symbol convention : I.U.P.A.C. |
| Factory Settings |
| This is a FULL release version. |
| Sponsored by Integral Scientific Software. |
| |
| Current Settings have been saved. |
| |
| Z toggle through four screen styles. |
| C toggle color/monochrome. |
| V toggle through three color styles. |
| G toggle group symbol convention. |
| S save current user settings. |
| [esc] Press escape to quit this menu. |
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Additional Command Details
[Z] {toggle through four screen styles} The background of the Periodic
Table is normally filled with the element symbols. The atomic number of the
current selection is displayed in the cursor. You can toggle the display
combinations by pressing [Z].
[C] {toggle color/monochrome} You can toggle between color and monochrome
display settings by pressing [C].
[V] {toggle through three color styles} If you have a color or grayscale
monitor you can select from the available color sets by pressing [V] . The
active option is listed on the customize screen. You can choose full color,
grayscale, or custom. If none of the selections is adequate, use the color
customization feature of the installation program to tailor the settings.
[G] {toggle group symbol convention} Toggle through alternative conventions
for group designation by pressing [G]. The alternate conventions are:
I.U.P.A.C. Scandium is in group 3
traditional Scandium is in group IIIb
[S] {save current user settings} Save the display settings for automatic
use each time you run the program. If you change settings and do not save
them, you will see a message as you exit giving you the option to save
before exiting.
REGISTERING THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST
Your free trial use of this program is a result of the shareware revolution!
In return for this exceptional opportunity to try before buying, we ask only
two things. First, if you are going to continue to use this program, please
register. Your registration fee brings you a number of benefits and
supports the continued development of the program. Second, if you like it,
even if you don't register it yourself, pass it on to a friend.
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We hope that you will register your copy of THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST.
The registration fee is $50 and brings you a number of rewards:
> A registered disk of the latest version of THE INTEGRAL SCIENTIST.
> A 150 page typeset and bound manual.
> Technical support via telephone or through joining the Integral
Scientific Software BBS conference.
> Notification of updates and new products.
> Inexpensive updates (usually only a $5.00 service charge).
> Future versions & products shaped by your input and ideas.
> A sense of pride and ownership, by fully participating in the
shareware revolution & supporting the continued development of
this and other shareware products.
For further details on registering your copy of The Integral Scientist
select the User's Guide and turn to the section on licensing and
registration. To print an order form, copy the file ORDERFRM.ETC to your
printer. To evaluate this program and receive a discount on your
registration, fill in the evaluation form section of the ORDERFRM file.
For further information, contact:
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 303 225-9491
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Integral Scientific Software is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP), an organization formed in April 1987 to strengthen the
future of shareware (user-supported software) as an alternative to
commercial software. Its members, all of whom are programmers who subscribe
to a code of ethics, are committed to the concept of shareware as a method
of marketing.
Full details of ASP can be found in the on-line User's Guide.
David Trump - member: Association of Shareware Professionals
December 1991
