"Elements" Periodic Table of the Elements release history To run "Elements", do one of the following: 1) Change the default directory to the one that "Elements" and the Data and Fonts directories are in ("CD Elements"). Type "Execute execute.me". 2) From the Workbench, double-click on the "PeriodicTable" icon. Elements Revision History ------------------------- 04-28-89 This is version 1.2, an update to the one originally sent to Fred Fish. It loads faster and takes up less disk space due to the data files being converted to binary format. A tiny bug in the radioactive isotopes window has been fixed too. It now allows more than one element to be opened at once, as well as any of the Info windows. This now makes close comparisons of more than one element possible. There is no limit to the number of element windows opened at once (except by CHIP RAM), but the screen tends to fill quickly with those windows, so any more than four at once would seem unnecessary. If there are any new releases, rest assured that they will be much smaller, because Lattice v5.0 is on its way! -Paul 10-02-89 This is version 1.2a, an update to the update, with one minor bug in the element selection routine fixed, a "Quit" menu option and no CLOSE gadget on the main window (to avoid confusion - some people quit the program by accident), a slightly enhanced color map, and row indicators. It's also now compiled under Lattice "C" v5.02, and much smaller and slightly faster. 12-19-89 RELEASE This is version 1.3, adding non-interlace mode (by request - flicker really doesn't bother me, but thanks to those of you that wrote and asked for it!) and extend-selection of two elements which details some bonding information about the two elements. Check out the Instructions window from the menu (or press the HELP key - novel idea, eh? It's RAWKEY code 0x5F guys, to those of you that don't use it!). Enjoy. - Paul 07-12-90 RELEASE Version 2.0 (Elements II), now supporting general row and column information and a TEST mode, where you get asked questions about selected elements or rows/columns. After you answer the question, it shows you the correct answer. Not very elaborate, but it quizzes you on common questions non-the- less! Coming up, Elements 2.1. WorkBench 2.0 compatible, and no more green-on- green color-scheme - this one takes its colors from Preferences. Enjoy... -Paul 07-31-90 RELEASE Version 2.01, removing the hard-coded "green-on-green" colormap. I also changed the data file device to "ELEMENTS_DAT:" for easier assignment on a hard drive (how many DAT: devices out there??) - now that I have a hard drive, I can appreciate problems this could cause. I've included a utility program to convert the basic ASCII element name file into the binary file used by Elements (this program is named, aptly, "Convert"). With this you can type in different names for the elements and symbols. Read the Convert.doc file for more information. 08-15-90 RELEASE Version 2.2, now completely (and utterly) WorkBench release 2.0 compatible! I've added fancy 2.0 "new-look" graphics, a scrollable non-interlace screen option, and tweaked the elements data file somewhat (again) and therefore I've modified the Convert utility as well. Do not attempt to run this under 1.3, as it will not work! Hope you like it, though! (if you have 2.0) 10-01-90 RELEASE Version 2.3, now 1.3 and 2.0 compatible. It senses what operating system it is run under, and will use imagery/special features pertaining to that OS. (Nifty, huh?) Sorry I didn't get a version out like those sooner, but I wanted to rush a 2.0 version ASAP. I've also increased the length of element names supported for use with an optional German element name file. Also find included "elements.DAT.GER" submitted by Andreas Mack. This is a German elements name file. Rename it to "elements.DAT" and enjoy. Thanks, Andreas! 03-21-91 RELEASE Version 2.3a. A bug was reported that clicking near the top of a box selects the element above it. I checked into this and it only occurs in interlace mode, and after extensive tweaking arrived at the conclusion that I could not fix it. Might be something to do with the mouse sprite resolution. To "fix" the problem, click near the middle instead! 12-31-91 RELEASE Version 2.3b. Just in time for the new year! Not much extra here. The icon is re-done, a la the User Interface Style Guide suggestion. Also includes Swedish data-files, submitted by both Andreas Gunnarsson and Stefan Mikos. Thanks Andreas and Stefan! Note also that my address is updated! Any questions?? Contact me via one of the following electronic methods: Internet: pmiller@csugrad.cs.vt.edu The Coconut Telegraph, Blacksburg, VA: (703) 953-0605