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"Texas Lottery Data Analyzer" Texlotto Ver 4.4 for DOS ┌---------┐ ID: SWREG:11438 PSL:14276 ┌-----┴---┐ │ (R) --│ │o │------------------ Copyright (C) 1994-95-96 │ ┌-----┴╨--┐ │ Association of written by Ken Bradford │ │ │-┘ Shareware All Rights Reserved └---│ o │ Professionals ------│ ║ │-------------------- Developed by └----╨----┘ MEMBER Brad's Software VOICE 214-339-6920 4649 Wyoming Dr. FAX 214-333-0653 Dallas, Texas 75211-7843 COMPUSERVE 104514,3240 ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ DOCUMENTATION ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ----- 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,E,F,G,H and I 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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: -------------------- 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: -------------------- 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: -------------------- 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: -------------------- 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. VERSION 4.4 CHANGES: -------------------- 07/15/96 Added ball sets F,G,H and I to registered version. (8) EQUIPMENT: -------------- 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 and any reserved options, 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. {EOF}=================================================================