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~H  TUTORIAL
~=  =========
    This is short tutorial that will lead you through the basic
    features of the program.

    If you have a printer attached then a hardcopy of this file
    is recommended - Select the printer icon from the toolbar.

~H  RECOVERING STACKED WINDOWS
~=  ===========================
    You are, of course, up and running with two windows already
    open, the Aquarius chart and this current text window. The
    Aquarius window is not visible as it is stacked below this
    window.

~S  Open the "Windows" drop down menu.

    Note that at the bottom of the list are two entries
    WIN.1 AQUARIUS and WIN.2 HELP.

~S  Select WIN.1 from this menu.

    This is to demonstrate how easily a hidden stacked window can
    be brought to the front position for viewing.

~S  Select WIN.2 to recover this tutorial window.

    A maximum of twenty two windows is allowed and even with this
    number of hidden windows open, the above exercise displays the
    speed and ease of bringing any window to the front position for
    viewing.

~H  RE-SIZING GRAPHIC WINDOWS
~=  ==========================
    Astro.22 V5 is designed to make use of all graphic modes in present
    use from SUPER VGA 800 X 600 upwards. This requires the use of scaled
    graphic techniques that automatically proportion output relative to the
    size of the window.

    Re-sizing your graphic charts is simplicity itself. The most
    recently opened window remains dynamic until a further window
    is opened and it is this dynamic window that is used for scaling
    current and subsequent screens.

     - This exercise is quite fun.

~S  From the tool bar click the "Clock" icon to calculates a chart using the
~S  computer's system date and time.

    This is just to enable a dynamic window.

~S  Use your mouse to locate the bottom right corner frame of the
~S  newly created window. As the crosshair appears hold down the
~S  left mouse button and drag the frame inwards towards the
~S  centre of the screen and then release the button.

    Graphics are proportionally re-drawn to fit your newly sized window.
    Play around with this window for a while and you will find that a
    rectangle proportional to the screen works best.

    For multiple viewing of Astro.22 windows the higher resolutions
    of SVGA is recommended - 1024 x 768 upward.

~S  Open a further window from the "Clock" icon on the Toolbar.

    Note that the window is to the exact dimensions of the
    previously sized window.

~S  Drag this window to one side by using the 'Move Bar' at the
~S  top of the window.

    To confirm that the window remains dynamic it re-draws itself as
    the screens are refreshed. The other windows are refreshed
    normally.

~H  CALCULATING YOUR CHART
~=  =======================
    We will now go to the main function of program - Calculating and
    displaying astrological charts.

~S  From the 'Options' menu select 'New Chart'.

    A data entry screen appears that prompts for birth details of the Subject.

    The input screen is split into five zones:

         1. Personal Details
         2. Geographical Location
         3. Time Corrections
         4. Prompt Line
         5. Options

    You will note that each data field is already displaying
    information.This is taken from the previously calculated chart
    and is presented to enable minor changes to be made without having
    to retype all the required data. You will appreciate this feature
    in your future work.

~S  Select the 'Clear' button with your mouse to zero the data elements.

~H  Entering Data:

    You are able to select data fields by use of the mouse or the Tab key.
    Hitting the Return Key after each entry will move you to the next
    data line.

    The prompt line at the bottom of the screen displays the correct format
    for each entry. As you enter each option take note of what the prompt
    line displays.

~H  PERSONAL DETAILS

~S  1. Starting with the first field enter your name.

~S  2. Date of Birth is in the format DD.MM.YYYY

e.g. 09.01.1994 - For U.S.A. users this will be 01.09.1994

~S  3. Time of birth is entered as HH.MM in 24Hr format.

If the time of birth is not known use 12.00

~S  4. Within the next field enter your City or Town of birth.

~H  GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

    This information is not quite so straight forward. If you are new to
    astrology you may only have a vague idea regarding the Latitude
    and Longitude co-ordinate system.

    Simplified, this system is nothing more than a global A-Z. A position
    is located by so many point up or down and so many points across.
    Latitude being the points up from the Equator (Northern Hemisphere)
    or down from the Equator(Southern Hemisphere). Longitude is the points
    across, calculated either West or East of the Greenwich Time
    Meridian.

    If you know the co-ordinates of your place of birth enter them as
    follows:

~S  1. Latitude is in the format xx.xxN or S. (Northern or Southern
~S     Hemisphere.)

Examples: 51.32N for London,England: 33.55S for Sydney, Australia.

~S  2. Longitude is entered as xxx.xxE or W. (East or West of Greenwich)

    Examples: Liverpool, England 002.59W: Paris, France 002.20E.

    If you do not know the location co-ordinates select the help button.
    The program searches its database for locations based on the
    placename that you previously entered and a list of names is
    presented. Select your placename from the list and click the 'OK'
    button.

    If the search failed to find your location return to the
    'Place of Birth' field and change the location to the LARGEST CITY
    close to your place of birth then press the help button once again.

    Note: Most World Atlases show latitude and longitude positions in
          the index section at the back of the atlas.

~H  TIME CORRECTIONS

~H  Daylight Saving Time:

~S  If Summertime is in effect for the birth date enter as (1 or 2)
~S  else enter 0.

    If you are unsure about Summertime select the 'Help' button which
    prompts you to select a country. You only need to type the first
    two or three letters of the name, then from the list displayed
    select the appropriate country. The program then searches its database
    against the date that you previously entered. The countries supported
    are listed in Help file and Manual.


~H  Time Zone:

    The Earth is banded by 24 time zones. Each zone representing one
    hour relative to the Earth's natural rotation. Location of
    time zones are calculated from the Greenwich Meridian:
    0 to -12 if West of Greenwich and 0 to +12 if East of
    Greenwich.

~S  Entry is in the format xxE or W (East or West of Greenwich).

     Half Hour Zones are supported, enter as (xx.5E or W)

     If in doubt, choose Help and select "By Country" A prompt asks
     that you enter a COUNTRY: You only need to type the first two or
     three letters of the name, then from the list displayed select
     the appropriate country.

     You are ready to calculate your birth chart.

~S  If you are satisfied with the information entered
~S  select the 'OK' button.

    If there are any mistakes in the data you have entered the program
    will alert you to the fact and locate the cursor in the offending
    data field for correction, otherwise the chart is calculated and
    displayed on screen.

     Before we go on take time to reflect upon the picture in front of
     you. This is, after all, the state of the universe at the time of
     your birth. An instant in eternity that will never repeat itself!
     It graphically depicts the unique qualities of all being. No
     individual has been, is, or could be the exact duplicate of yourself.

~H  SAVE TO FILE
~=  =============

    The next logical step is to save your birth data to disk.

~S  From the Toolbar select the 'Put to File' icon (second from left).
~S  You are prompted to select a directory for the file - choose Family.

~H  LOAD FILE
~=  ==========

    To reassure you that your file has been correctly saved to disk we
    will now load it back into the program.

~S  From the Toolbar select the 'Open File' icon (first left) and again
~S  choose the Family directory.

~S  Select your name in the Window's Select Box then click the 'OK' button.

~H  PRINT CHART
~=  ============

    At this point you may wish to send your Birth Chart to the printer.
    On the toolbar you will note two monitor icons. These provide a
    quick method of toggling between the mono printer screen and the
    default colour screen.

~S  Select the mono screen.

    Your birth chart is re-drawn black on white. The printer screen can be
    configured for colour printers: Later, see the 'Edit Colours Option'

~S  Select the printer icon from the toolbar.

~S  You are requested to choose between printer resolutions - Select 100%

~S  Select 'Full Presentation Chart' then click the OK button.

    If you need to set up or change your printer configuration do so at
    the dialogue box which next appears. If all is correct select OK.


~H  CHARACTER PROFILE
~=  ==================

    We will now complete the tutorial with a character profile.

    In astrological work the importance of accurately calculating a
    birth chart cannot be over stressed. Usually, it is only the birth
    time that causes problems. Simply because, in most countries,
    the moment of birth is not recorded. It is usually based on the
    memories of the mother, father or close relatives.

    The more accurate the birth time the more accurate is the astrological
    assessment of the subject. This is obviously the case when compiling
    a character profile because points other than the planets are used
    for assessing important data, such as house cusps, Ascendant,
    Midheaven etc.

    If your birth time is correct you will be amazed by the accuracy of
    the Astro22 character profile that calculates and interprets all
    the major patterns of your birth moment - Revealing the strength
    and weaknesses of your character, personality, mind etc.

    To create a profile ensure that your chart is the current, most
    recently calculated chart. To confirm this, glance at the toolbar
    status area: Your name should be highlighted as CURRENT.

~S  From the options menu select "Character Profile".

    A select dialogue box appears displaying the following options:

~H  Include Options:

    The choice is given to exclude houses, points and Moon. This is to
    personal taste, however if your birth time is in doubt it is wise
    not to include them.

    Excluding header lines is a further alternative and again this is
    to personal taste. When selected the header information such as MOON
    SEXTILE MERCURY or MOON IN SCORPIO is not printed. For this present
    exercise skip this choice.

~H  Text Formatting:

    The ability to select the number of text characters per line is a
    pleasing additional feature. The program formats all text to the
    required line length. The number of characters per line depends on
    how you intend to present the data. If for example you are presenting
    the profile on screen then 74 CPL is about right for VGA. You may
    require 90 to 120 CPI in the higher resolutions. For this exercise
    enter 74.

~S  Click the OK button.

    Your character profile will be displayed on screen. Use the scroll-bar
    of the newly created window to read the entire file.


~H  PRINTING THE PROFILE
~=  =====================

    The profile CPL is retained for hardcopy to the printer. One advantage
    is that you can save quite a considerable amount of printer paper by
    selecting 150 to 200 CPL: For presentation work use 65 to 70 CPL.

    To send the profile to the printer select the printer icon from
    the toolbar and choose PRINT at the next prompt.

    Note: The Shareware/Version is a limited release of the commercial
    program which covers the profile in greater depth. Averaging 14 pages
    of A4 text. Check out a complete profile later in demo mode.

    This is the end of 'getting started' tutorial. For instructions
    regarding the rest of the program use the on-line help File.


    A good next step is to try out all the combinations of graphic option
    from the 'Windows Menu' - Be Amazed!

~S  Enjoy using Astro22 for Windows.

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