              UNITS32    Version 1999.5
          Copyright 1998-99 by John le Welsch
                  All Rights Reserved.

    
UNITS32 is worth... the time you will spare, and a travel
into new dimensions.

This file contains important information regarding the 
current version of this product. It is highly recommended 
that you read the entire document.

John le Welsch welcomes your constructive comments and 
suggestions. Please use the information provided in this 
file to contact us.



CONTENT OF  THIS FILE

- Disclaimer
- License
- Features of the Program
- Known Issues
- Installation
- Additional Information
- Documentation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Registration, Prices
- Contact Address 



DISCLAIMER

UNITS32 (THE SOFTWARE) WAS THOROUGHLY WRITTEN AND CHECKED 
BY JOHN LE WELSCH (THE COMPANY) BUT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" 
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. JOHN LE WELSCH DISCLAIMS ALL 
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE 
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHN LE WELSCH BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, 
EVEN IF JOHN LE WELSCH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY 
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
(c) 1998-99 John le Welsch. All rights reserved.



LICENSE AGREEMENT

You may use, copy and distribute this program solely for 
demonstration purposes, only in unmodified form with all 
the files attached to the shareware package, without
registration keys and without charging money for it.

By using this version of UNITS32 you are consenting to be 
bound by agreement to the following:

1. You MUST contact John le Welsch regarding commercial 
   distribution of UNITS32 (the "Software"). Any such
   distribution without prior written consent from 
   John le Welsch is strictly prohibited.

2. This is an agreement between you (the "User") and John le 
   Welsch (the "Company"). John le Welsch has granted you, the 
   user, a limited license to use UNITS32 (the "Software"). You 
   agree not to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, 
   modify, adapt, translate, transfer, rent, or license the 
   Software or any part of it (including the accompanying 
   files), nor to create derivative works based upon any part of
   the Software.

3. All rights, including copyright, are reserved and remain 
   the exclusive property of John le Welsch. No part of the 
   Software and the accompanying files may be reproduced or 
   transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or 
   manual, including photocopy, reproduction on the internet, 
   recording on any information storage or retrieval system, 
   without the prior written consent of John le Welsch.

4. The right to use, granted by this agreement, remains in 
   force until it is terminated. It shall be terminated without 
   notice if you do not comply with the terms and conditions of 
   the license agreement. In case of termination, you agree to 
   destroy the Software and all its files.

5. Every possible care has been taken in the production and 
   control of the Software and the accompanying files.
   John le Welsch can however, not be held liable for any 
   editorial or technical errors, omissions or inaccuracies 
   which may be found in this Software and the accompanying files.
   John le Welsch shall have no liability whatsoever for damages
   totally or partially caused by the Software, the files and/or
   their use. John le Welsch does not warrant that the Software
   will meet all your expectations and/or needs. In case of defect,
   you can ask John le Welsch to repair or replace the Software:
   John le Welsch shall make its best efforts to find a solution.

6. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in 
   accordance with the laws of Switzerland, the courts of 
   Zurich/Winterthur having sole jurisdiction.

7. If any part of this agreement shall be invalid or 
   unenforceable, it shall be deemed severable and the remainder 
   of this agreement shall continue to have full force and 
   effect.



CURRENT FEATURES

The Software requires a 486 processor or above, a mouse and
Windows95, Windows98 or WindowsNT.

This working tool was designed to be very EFFICIENT, SMART,
USER-FRIENDLY and also EDUCATIVE. The main features included are:

1. Conversions of units (mainly American, English, SI and CGS),
   and vice versa.

2. Physical and chemical constants

3. Density and viscosity functions for some widespread 
   fluids: air, water, ethanol, mercury, sulfuric acid.

4. Gravitational acceleration in function of latitude and 
   altitude (calculation of local gravitational forces,
   pressures).

5. Smart functions: rounding, fractionating, reproducibility, 
   orthography, base-N calculations, roman calendar,...
   transfer to other programs via clipboard by clicking the
   result

6. Basic calculations before the unit, like
               pi*(10.5-3.58)^2  ft^2
   The unit is optional. So you get a standard calculator:
               pi*((1.55e-3)-(3.58e-4))^2

7. Double-click to transfer a result into the input window. 
   So you may get other conversions (for clarity reasons, 
   only the conversions that make sense are displayed)

8. Removal of the "Shareware" screen, flashes and 
   restrictions by registration: input of name and key.
  (SOME FEATURES HAVE BEEN WEAKENED IN THE SHAREWARE VERSION.
   John le Welsch IS REALLY SORRY FOR THE HONEST PEOPLE THAT
   WOULD REGISTER ANYWAY)

9. Use of UP and DOWN arrows can help switch between
   different input strings.



KNOWN ISSUES

1. Unexpected results when not using parenthesis () for 
   prioritizing calculations.
   Decreasing priorities are   ^ * / + -

2. Representation of base-calculations over base32. The not 
   well defined ASCII table produce some weird characters.




INSTALLATION

1 (only valid for downloaded packages)
  open UNITS32x.ZIP with your favorite tool (Winzip,...) and 
  drag the files into an installation directory
  OR
  execute UNITS32x.EXE   This program will unzip the needed
  installation files into the directory of your choice.
2 execute SETUP.EXE
3 (system files will be installed automatically)
  (for some systems, the PC must be restarted. -> (2) again )
4 press  OK
5 (change/accept the directory where UNITS32 will be placed)
6 click the big button  SETUP
7 (choose an other name for the program group, if desired)
8 press  CONTINUE
9 press  OK
The installation has already ended.

NT-Users without installation rights must call the adminis-
trator for the installation. It is however possible to install
the program manually: unzip the files into the application
directory with Winzip or Expand, put the *.DLL files into
WINNT\SYSTEM32, ignore the errors, put UNIT32.TTF into 
WINNT\FONTS, make links and drag them (desktop/taskbar).
Restart WindowsNT.

A possible un-installation is done through
START/SYSTEM_CONTROL/SOFTWARE. (But you will never need it...)

IDEA: copy the link of UNITS32 into the directory
      "Quick Launch" (MSIE4 and above) in order to access
      the program very efficiently in the task bar; 
      OR
      START/PROGRAMS/UNITS, (right click), OPEN
      drag the "Units conv" link with the right mouse button
      to the DESKTOP or near the START button (if MSIE icons
      are available there), COPY LINK




ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Look at actualized information and download sites on the 
INTERNET:

   http://members.spree.com/technology/johnlewelsch/




DOCUMENTATION

This tool is really user-friendly. It is addressed to educated
people knowing what units are and so it doesn't require any 
specific documentation. 

People that register to get a full license will receive a key 
to disable the shareware screen, flashes, restrictions. Their
name will then be shown at program start.

If desired the user will receive coming updates (one is planed
for October 1999; see also REGISTRATION)

IDEA: copy the link of UNITS32 into the directory
      "Quick Launch" (MSIE4 and above) in order to access
      the program very efficiently in the task bar; 
      OR
      START/PROGRAMS/UNITS, (right click), OPEN
      drag the "Units conv" link with the right mouse button
      to the DESKTOP or near the START button (if MSIE icons
      are available there), COPY LINK




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Q: Is it possible to .... ?
A: Simply try it. This tool is so easy to use !

Q: What are the future features ?
A: It's planed to add some seldom-used units, properties of 
   the elements, more extensive functions, currencies,...
   and maybe your wishes!




REGISTRATION, PRICES

License fees (Right to use the Software after 7 days of 
tests):

     10 US$  per PC or terminal  
      9 US$  per PC or terminal , for more than 5 licenses
      8 US$  per PC or terminal , for more than 50 licenses
      7 US$  per PC or terminal , for more than 500 licenses

The shareware screen, flashes and restrictions will be 
removed by entering name and key, under INFO/Registration. 
The key will be sent by Email for no additional charges. 
It can be sent by normal mail for 3 US$:

    + 0 US$ for sending the key per Email
    + 3 US$ for sending the key per normal mail 

On request users will receive update information via Email.
Updates and new versions will only be available to 
registered people with licenses! (no update of the shareware
package)

Automatic updates per Email (5 years):
    + 20 US$ 

Automatic updates per normal mail (5 years):
    + 50 US$ 

YEARLY PRICE CHANGES POSSIBLE
 (SEE http://members.spree.com/technology/johnlewelsch/)




PAYMENTS

check          NOT accepted ! (admin. costs too high)

cash           for small amounts, with the order, registered  
               (fast)

post payment   for Switzerland (also central Europe possible)
               Jean-Maurice Tellenbach
               Swiss postal account :  90-106686-0
               (fastest)

bank transfer  Jean-Maurice Tellenbach
               Credit-Suisse, 8620 Wetzikon, Switzerland
               Bank    : 4784
               Account : 115565-0
               Swift Nr: CRESCH22 86F
               (5-30 days delay)



CONTACT  John le Welsch 

   Jean-Maurice Tellenbach
   Vordere Guebelstrasse 2
   8442  Hettlingen   / Switzerland

   jmt@gmx.net  (special requests ONLY; less than 10 lines)

   but before any contact, see the last NEWS on the INTERNET:
   http://members.spree.com/technology/johnlewelsch/