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<ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> <ASP> ░░░░▒▒▒▓▓▓▓████████████████████████████████████████████████████████▓▓▓▓▒▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ Statement about the Association of Shareware Professionals. ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ This file contains information for anyone who wishes to ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ use FIT312.ZIP. PCSCC, Inc. will follow the published ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ guidelines of the Association of Shareware Professionals and ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ will attempt to maintain its policies and documentation ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ consistent with their guidelines. Published guidelines of the ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ Association of Shareware Professionals will take precedent over║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ any current policies or documentation. ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. We║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ urge all parties who distribute Shareware to help educate the ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ public about the true nature of Shareware distribution. ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒║ ║▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝▒▒░░░░ ░░░░▒▒▒▓▓▓▓████████████████████████████████████████████████████████▓▓▓▓▒▒▒░░░░ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── What is Shareware? ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 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. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── User Support. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── This program has undergone over 5 years of "beta testing" around the world. The algorithms have been in use since 1976, are user-friendly and believed highly reliable. However, comprehensive programs of this nature may require clarification or may develop what are called "bugs". User support is provided to all registered users for a minimum of 3 months without charge. Registered users can receive such help via phone, regular mail and E-mail. Registration also enrolls the user for notification of "bug" fixes, upgrades, new versions, new products and many more benefits. For the phone number/mail addresses see below . Support will be provided to non-registered users and users beyond the free support period on a time and materials basis. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ombudsman/Arbitration Policy. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── PCSCC, Inc. will follow arbitration guidelines as set forth and published by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). The current ASP policy is stated here: "This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536" ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Astro 3 Products ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── All Astro 3 application files and data sets are fully compatible among all members of the Astro 3 family of professional software which include: ■ AstroFormulaCalculator 3 - High-level spreadsheet/calculator. AstroFormulaCalculator 3 is a unique and innovative mathematics tool which offers productivity enhancements not found in any other software package either retail or shareware. This hands-on program combines the functions of both a spreadsheet and calculator; but it is better. Why? Because it is right between the two: Easier than a spreadsheet and more powerful than a calculator. With its special format-free interface, formula or equation-based iterations are much easier to set up than in a spreadsheet. It is designed to be "smarter" which makes it very user-friendly for Professionals of all levels, especially for the infrequent or "computer-shy" user. Broad applications exist in many disciplines where calculations with formulas, equations or other math recipes are required such as in Economics, Genetics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Finance, Physics, Statistics and even Nursing. Features include: ■ DOS or Windows as non-Windows application. Runs on all PC compatibles. DOS 2.1+, Monochrome display, 200K RAM, floppy or disk. ■ DOS command line support for any direct calculation such as addition, multiplication, subtraction and division. ■ Format-free entry of up to 63 equations with at least 256 independent variables and 256 constants. Smart and "hassle-free" interpreter. ■ Equations and formulas are written according to the BASIC conventions. Versatile library of built-in functions. ■ Advanced calculator functions including many automated numerical methods such as: ∙ Newton-Raphson for solving x in y=f(x) ∙ Advanced simplex for solving x at W=Y=Z in W=f(x), Y=g(x), Z=h(x) ∙ Numerical integration (two methods) ∙ Numerical differentiation ∙ Summation ∙ Finding maxima and minima ∙ Plotting equations ∙ Saving/retrieving data files with full file management support ∙ Screen dumps as DOS text files for inclusion in documents ■ Highly-structured documentation, on-line with Table of Contents, Glossary and search function. Interactive with program. ∙ On-line helpfile. Comprehensive summary of commands/functions with step-by-step examples on uses of all advanced functions. ∙ On-line user manual. A "learn by example" document which illustrates the universal nature of problem-solving with many step-by-step examples from Science, Engineering and Finance. ■ Full support for ACTION21 and ACTION11 data sets. ■ Comments from users: ∙ "... calculate circuit board drilling and routing speeds...easy to use, versatile and powerful with good documentation." J. L. New York ∙ "...used the integration capability to determine defect density...do not have any tool (either PC or host based) that does for me what ...(AstroFormCalc 3)...does." J. R. Virginia ∙ "...for Electrical Engineering practice it is better than a spreadsheet and a calculator..." C. B. Florida ∙ "...used to do frequency spectrum work and calculations on circuits, ...of real value and a productivity tool." E. S. California ∙ "...one of a handful of scarcely available packages...in the types of numeric problems they solve." W. C. Chile Register for AstroFormulaCalculator 3 and receive, in addition to the most recent version of ACAL3.EXE and ACAL3HLP.HLP, these 3 powerful math analysis programs: AstroEquationSolver 3, AstroDataFitter 3 and AstroShadowBox 3. Each has its own extensive and interactive on-line helpfile written just like the one your reading now. A print program is included which prints theses helpfiles to the standard printer or to a DOS text file. All Astro 3 programs are written with the same high-level user-friendly front-end requiring minimal effort to setup and execute relatively elaborate calculations. All data sets and helpfiles are compatible among members of the family. A brief summary of the other members of the Astro 3 shareware family included with the registration package follows: ∙ AstroEquationSolver 3 - Solves both linear and nonlinear simultaneous equations with up to 30 unknowns. Characterized by extremely easy setup. Uses active/inactive method of AstroFormulaCalculator 3 to select variables. Strictly high level. No reference to matrices at all!. Includes program ASOL3.EXE and extensive on-line help file ASOL3HLP.HLP that includes many learn-and-use examples. ∙ AstroDataFitter 3 - Fit data to any algebraic expression. Nonlinear optimization. Fully-automated polynomial regression with automatic "equation generator". Easy to use, even by a novice. Will generate interpolated tables from fitted equations. Up to 30 "active" variables. Up to 500 data points. "Smart" algorithm requires minimal user input to solve problems. DOS text plots of "fit". Point-by-point listing of fitted data. Residual variance, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination and much more! Includes program AFIT3.EXE and extensive on-line help file AFIT3HLP.HLP that includes many illustrated examples. ∙ AstroShadowBox 3 - The pop-up resident member (TSR) of the Astro 3 team. Provides math support for other DOS programs. Pop-up via hot key, surround calculation in "shadow box", and type "(enter)" to pass result down through keyboard buffer or pop up, enter calculation and pass result down. Great for adding powerful and interactive math capabilities to DOS text editors such as Brief (tm, Borland), PE2 (tm, IBM) or WordPerfect (tm, WordPerfect). Extensive features also include screen dumps with appends as DOS text files or as parsed columns in 123 (tm, Lotus) .WK1 files. Requires as little as 15K of main memory. Includes program ABOX3.EXE and on-line help file ABOX3HLP.HLP If you like Engineering, Science or Finance and you have ideas that you could transform into an interactive helpfile like SCIFIN.HLP (The Astro 3 Science Manual) or PHYCAL.HLP ( The Astro 3 Physics Manual) or FINCAL.HLP (The Astro 3 Finance Manual), then you should write one and market it! If you write it in a commercial spreadsheet format, you will not likely be able to distribute a fully functional package which is the mark of a true Shareware program and the policy of the Association of Shareware Professionals! However, the AstroUtility 3 program provides the tools needed to generate an Astro 3 interactive application file with a minimum of effort AND REGISTERED USERS OF THE AstroUtility 3 PROGRAM RECEIVE A LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE WHICH ALLOWS INCLUSION OF ANY OR ALL OF THE ASTRO 3 PROGRAMS IN YOUR PACKAGE! ∙ AstroUtility 3 - Support for authors to construct their own on-line application help files. Develop equation files in your favorite editor and translate them into .EQU format for final "test and touch-up". Likewise, develop an application file in your favorite editor, automatically include information from previously developed .EQU files, and then compile a full-feature .HLP with automatic Table of Contents, line numbers and so on. .HLP files support all apostrophe commands and many other useful features such as CalcMerge with lets you dynamically stuff values calculated in the main equation display into the application file. As with the other Astro 3 programs, AstroUtility 3 comes with its own interactive and extensive on-line help file which can be printed, if needed. Application files can contain up to 32,000 lines! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Order/Registration Form ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── If a printer is available, position the order form (part 1) on the screen and type the "(print screen)" key to make a copy. Then, advance the text and position the order form (part 2) on the screen and type "(print screen)" again to finish. ASTRO 3 Products Order/Registration Form Name:________________________________ Title:________________ Company:_____________________________________________________ Address:____________________________ City:___________________ State:___________ Zip:_____________ Country:______________ Date:_____/_____/_____ (Fill out form completely) --------------------------------------------------------------- Product # Price/ea S&H Total --------------------------------------------------------------- AstroFormulaCalculator 3 ___ _$29.95_ _$5.00_ _______ Complete Package includes ACAL3, ASOL3, AFIT3 + ABOX3 AstroUtility 3 + ASTRO3 ___ _$99.95_ _$5.00_ _______ distribution license * Canadian Orders, Add $2.00 per copy _______ * International Orders, Add $6.00 per copy _______ * CT Residents add appropriate sales tax _______ TOTAL ENCLOSED __________ Disk Size: [ ] 5-1/4" [ ] 3-1/2" [ ] Check [ ] Visa [ ] MC Card# __________________________________ Exp. Date ________ Signature ______________________________ How did you hear about our Products? [ ] BBS [ ] Friend [ ] Other _____________________________________________________ Mail Completed form with Payment to: PCSCC, Inc. Dept. SCIF P. O. Box 173 Botsford, CT 06404 USA Support ONLY, 1-203-270-9079 E-mail to CIS, 72263,1657 [Mar 1994] Prices subject to change without notice. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Distribution Policy ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── This software package FIT312.ZIP which includes: AFIT3.EXE, AFIT3HLP.HLP, and AFIT3HLP.DOC are copyright-reserved free programs. You may use, copy and distribute this software free of charge under the conditions stated in the text file VENDOR.DOC which is included in the FIT312.ZIP package. Please read this file.