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LeXpert Help Contents
Contents

Introduction

LeXpert

Menus

File

View

Change

Options

Help

Dialogs

About

Anagram Options

Change Word

Change Set

Color

Hook  Options

Messages

Password

Reorder

Set Options

Slide Show Options

Word List Search

Order and Contact Information

Copyright, License, Liability

Technical Support

Ordering


LeXpert

LeXpert is a software designed to assist word game enthusiasts in expanding their knowledge of words. It offers about 1450 word sets and different ways of viewing these sets. Many options are provided for fine tuning the presentation to suit your own needs. At the same time, a lot of those options default to reasonable values to help a novice user.

Features

More than 1450 word sets.

View the contents of a word set as a list.

View the hooks of a word set.

View the anagrams of a word set.

Program quizzes you on the hooks of a word set.

Program quizzes you on the anagrams of a word set.

7-9 letter word sets containing frequently used letters.

Word sets containing common prefixes and suffixes.

High probability words.

Powerful search engine to help you find words that match a pattern or anagram, or build words from a given set of letters.

Customizable anagram presentation, hook lengths, timings, etc.

Customizable colors, fonts

Thanks

We appreciate your choosing LeXpert to improve your word game skills. If you have any suggestions or comments about this product, please contact us. Have fun using this software!


File Menu

Exit


File/Exit Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the program to quit. All your preferences are remembered by the program. When you start LeXpert again, the preferences you had when you quit the program previously are still in place.

The current word set is remembered while the current word is not.


View Menu

Slide/List

Slide/Hooks

Slide/Anagram

Quiz/Hooks

Quiz/Anagram

Search


View/Slide Show/List Menu Item

Choosing this menu item sets the main window's view to show the words of the current word set one by one. A total count of the words in the current word set is shown in the status bar.

The options set in the Set Options Dialog determine the presentation order of the words.

Start Button

Choosing this button starts the slide show. The options set in the Slide Options Dialog, determines how long a word is shown before the next word appears. To stop the slide show, activate the Stop button.

Stop Button

Choosing this button stops the slide show. To start the slide show, activate the Start button.

Next Button

Choosing this button shows the next word.

Previous Button

Choosing this button shows the previous word.


View/Slide Show/Hooks Menu Item

Choosing this menu item sets the main window's view to show the words of the current word set one by one. The hooks of the current word is also shown. A total count of the words in the current word set is shown in the status bar.

The options set in the Set Options Dialog determine the presentation order of the words. The options set in the Hooks Options Dialog determine the length of hooks and also whether or not the hooks need to be applied to both ends simultaneously.

Hook Label

If this label shows HOOKS(1, 1), then the pre-hook length is 1 letter and the post-hook length is 1 letter. If the current word is AD, the pre-hook list will show all the 3 letter words that end in AD and the post-hook list will show all the 3 letter words that start in AD.

If this label shows HOOKS(1-1), then both the ends of the word are hooked simultaneously and the length of the letters before is 1 and the length of the letters after is 1. If the current word is AD, the hook list will show all the 4 letter words where the 2nd letter is A and the 3rd letter is D.

Start Button

Choosing this button starts the slide show. The options set in the Slide Options Dialog determines the interval between words as well as the interval between showing hooks. To stop the slide show, activate the Stop button.

Stop Button

Choosing this button stops the slide show. To start the slide show, activate the Start button.

Next Button

Choosing this button shows the next word.

Previous Button

Choosing this button shows the previous word.

>>| Button

Choosing this button shows the next hook.

|<< Button

Choosing this button hides the latest hook.


View/Slide Show/Anagram Menu Item

Choosing this menu item sets the main window's view to show the words of the current word set one by one. The word is shown scrambled.  The anagrams of the current word are also shown. A total count of the words in the current word set is shown in the status bar.

The options set in the Set Options Dialog determine the presentation order of the words.

Start Button

Choosing this button starts the slide show. The options set in the Slide Options Dialog determine the interval between words as well as the interval between showing the anagrams. To stop the slide show, activate the Stop button.

Stop Button

Choosing this button stops the slide show. To start the slide show, activate the Start button.

Next Button

Choosing this button shows the next word.

Previous Button

Choosing this button shows the previous word.

>>| Button

Choosing this button shows the next anagram.

|<< Button

Choosing this button hides the latest anagram.


View/Quiz/Hooks Menu Item

Choosing this menu item sets the main window's view to show the words of the current word set one by one. You will have an opportunity to type the current word's hooks. A total count of the words in the current word set is shown in the status bar.

The options set in the Set Options Dialog determine the presentation order of the words. The options set in the Hooks Options Dialog determine the length of hooks and also whether or not the hooks need to be applied to both ends simultaneously.

Hook Label

If this label shows HOOKS(1, 1), then the pre-hook length is 1 letter and the post-hook length is 1 letter. If the current word is AD, the pre-hook list will show all the 3 letter words that end in AD and the post-hook list will show all the 3 letter words that start in AD.

If this label shows HOOKS(1-1), then both the ends of the word are hooked simultaneously and the length of the letters before is 1 and the length of the letters after is 1. If the current word is AD, the hook list will show all the 4 letter words where the 2nd letter is A and the 3rd letter is D.

Hook Edit Field

This is the edit field where you can type the hooks of the current word. If you type <Enter> while in this field, it activates the Accept Button.

Next Button

Choosing this button shows the next word.

Previous Button

Choosing this button shows the previous word.

Accept Button

Choosing this button causes the answer typed in the Hook Edit Field to be checked against the possible hooks for the current word. If the answer is valid, it is added to the list of hooks and the Hook Edit Field is cleared. If the answer is not valid, you should hear a beep. "Not Acceptable" message is also shown above the Accept button for about 2 seconds.

Verify Button

Choosing this button causes all the answers to be verified against the list of all valid hooks. All the hooks are shown in the hook list. The ones that you had typed have a check mark in front of them. The ones that you missed do not have check marks in front of them. This will aid you in knowing the missing hooks.


View/Quiz/Anagram Menu Item

Choosing this menu item sets the main window's view to show the words of the current word set one by one. You will have an opportunity to type the current word's anagram. A total count of the words in the current word set is shown in the status bar.

The options set in the Set Options Dialog determine the presentation order of the words.

Anagram Edit Field

This is the edit field where you can type the anagram of the current word. If you hit <Enter> while in this field, it activates the Accept Button.

Next Button

Choosing this button shows the next word.

Previous Button

Choosing this button shows the previous word.

Accept Button

Choosing this button causes the answer typed in the Anagram Edit Field to be checked against the possible anagrams of the current word. If the answer is valid, it is added to the list of anagrams and the Anagram Edit Field is cleared. If the answer is not valid, you should hear a beep. "Not Acceptable" message is also shown above the Accept button for about 2 seconds.

Verify Button

Choosing this button causes all the answers to be verified against the list of all valid anagrams. All the anagrams are shown in the anagram list. The ones that you had typed have a check mark in front of them. The ones that you missed do not have check marks in front of them. This will aid you in knowing the missing anagrams.


View/Search Menu Item

Choosing this menu causes the Search Dialog to pop up. In this dialog you can search for words that match patterns specified by you, search for anagrams of words and also build a list of words that can be formed from a list of given letters.


Change Menu

Current Set

Current Word/First

Current Word/Last

Current Word/Other


Change/Current Set Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Change Set Dialog to pop up. This dialog shows all the available word sets and their categories.


Change/Current Word/First Menu Item

Choosing this menu item changes the current word to the first word in the current set.


Change/Current Word/Last Menu Item

Choosing this menu item changes the current word to the last word in the current set.


Change/Current Word/Other Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Change Word Dialog to pop up. This dialog lets you change the current word to any word in the list (either by choosing the word or by typing its index).


Options Menu

Slide Show

Set

Hooks

Anagram

Foreground Color

Background Color

Small Font

Medium Font

Large Font


Options/Slide Show Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Slide Show Options Dialog to pop up. This dialog lets you change options related to Slide Show.


Options/Set Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Set Options Dialog to pop up. This dialog lets you change options related to word set presentation.


Options/Hooks Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Hooks Options Dialog to pop up. This dialog lets you change options related to Hooks.


Options/Anagram Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Anagram Options Dialog to pop up. This dialog lets you change options related to Anagrams.


Options/Foreground Color Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Color Dialog to pop up. This dialog lets you change the foreground color of the windows that show the current word and anagrams/hooks.

If you want to change the color of other parts of the application, use the Control Panel.


Options/Background Color Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the Color Dialog to pop up. This dialog lets you change the background color of the windows that show the current word and anagrams/hooks.

If you want to change the color of other parts of the application, use the Control Panel.


Options/Small Font Menu Item

Choosing this menu item creates a small font for use in the windows that show the current word and anagrams/hooks.


Options/Medium Font Menu Item

Choosing this menu item creates a medium font for use in the windows that show the current word and anagrams/hooks.


Options/Large Font Menu Item

Choosing this menu item creates a large font to for use in the windows that show the current word and anagrams/hooks.


Help Menu

Index

Search

Context Sensitive

Using Help

About


Help/Index Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the on-line help window to pop up. When the help window appears, the index/contents of topics also appears.


Help/Search Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the on-line help search window to pop up. In the search window, you can select the topics based on keywords. Once you choose a topic, the on-line help window appears. This search is useful if you have some idea of the keyword with which you want to search.


Help/Using Help Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the on-line help window to pop up. The topic shown is on how to use on-line help. This is useful for users that have not used on-line help before.


Help/Context Sensitive Menu Item

Choosing this menu item changes the cursor to a Help cursor (arrow + question mark).  The next thing you click determines the context for the help message. You can choose any of the menu items (just like choosing a menu item under normal circumstances), tool bar, status bar, tool bar items, main window, etc. Press ESCAPE key if you want to go back to the normal cursor.


Help/About LeXpert Menu Item

Choosing this menu item causes the About Dialog to pop up.


Slide Show Controls

List

Hooks

Anagram


Quiz Controls

Hooks

Anagram


About Dialog

About Dialog lists the version of the software and the people who brought it to you.


Anagram Options Dialog

Anagram Options Dialog contains parameters that define how anagrams are presented. Some may be comfortable trying to find all the anagrams in GISTREN (random order). Some others may be comfortable if it is presented as EGINRST (alphabetical order). If neither of these methods satisfies you, you can define your own order! Choose User Specified for Presentation Order and choose the Edit ... button. This brings up the Reorder Dialog. In that dialog, you can rearrange the letters in any order you choose. For example, some may prefer all the consonants to be listed alphabetically followed by the vowels (GNRSTEI). Some others may prefer all the vowels to be listed alphabetically followed by the consonants (EIGNRST). The choice made by the user is updated in the Anagram Options Dialog.

Presentation Order

Choose Alphabetical Order if you are interested in seeing anagrams (scrambled letters) shown in alphabetical order.

Choose Random Order if you want the program to scramble the anagrams.

If neither of the above method satisfies your need, choose the User Specified and choose the Edit button to alter the presentation order of the letters.


Change Set Dialog

Change Set Dialog lets you change the current word set. All the available word sets are categorized based on word length and other characteristics.

The word lengths are from 1 to 12. There is an All category which includes all the word lengths.

The characteristics are Begin, Bingo, Contain, End, NonHook and Probable.

An example of a regular word set category is 3Letter. This category stands for 3 letter words. A word set B in this category, 3Letter.B, stands for all 3 letter words that begin with the letter B (BAT, BAG, etc.). A word set All in this category, 3Letter.All, stands for all 3 letter words.

An example of Begin is the word set category 7LetterBegin. This category stands for 7 letter words that have begin with the name of the word set. For example, 7LetterBegin.PRE stands for all 7 letter words that begin with the letters PRE (PREFERS, PREPAID, etc.). Beginnings A to Z are not part of this category. They are under the category 7Letter.

An example of Bingo is the word set category 7LetterBingo. The word sets in this category have 6 letter long titles (like SATINE, RETINA, etc.). The word set 7LetterBingo.SATINE stands for all 7 letter words that contain the letters S, A, T, I, N and E in any position (RETINAS, SEXTAIN, etc.).

An example of Contain is the word set category 2LetterContain. The word set 2LetterContain.X stands for a set that has 2 letter words containing the letter X in any position (like AX, XI, etc.). The word set 7LetterContain.4Vowels stands for a set that has 7 letter words containing 4 vowels (ETESIAN, ROSEATE, etc.). The word set 8LetterContain.3Anagrams stands for all the 8 letters words that have 3 anagrams (ANORETIC - CREATION - REACTION, .AUNTLIER - RETINULA - TENURIAL, etc.). The word set 7LetterContain.3%Tiles contains 7 letter words made from letters whose probability of being dran is 3% or higher (ARENITE, ANEROID, etc. ).

An example of End is the word set category AllLettersEnd. The word set AllLettersEnd.JACK stands for all length words that end with JACK (JACK, FLAPJACK, etc.).

An example of NonHook is the word set category 3LetterNonHook. This category stands for 3 letters words that are not formed by hooking any legal 2 letter word. For example, the word set 3LetterNonHook.K contains 3 letter words (beginning with K) that are not formed by hooking any 2 letter word (KEA, KEG, etc.). KAE is not part of the set because it can be formed by hooking K in front of the 2 letter AE or by hooking E after the 2 letter word KA. KEA is part of the set because KE and EA are not legal 2 letter words.

An example of Probable is the word set category 7LetterProbable. This category stands for 7 letter words chosen based on their probability of occurence (see Set Option Dialog). For example, the word set 7LetterProbable.1-1000 contains the top 1000 seven letter words based on their probability.

Category ComboBox

This drop down listbox (ComboBox) shows the currently chosen word set Category. To change the category, click the arrow button. Select the category you want. Click the arrow button again.

Name List

This listbox shows all the available word sets for the category chosen (in the Category ComboBox). Select the word set you want.


Change Word Dialog

Change Word Dialog lets you change the current word. This can be done in two ways. Select the word from the from the list box (by left mouse click) or enter a valid index in the Word Index Edit Field. For example, to select the 200th word in a list, enter 200 in the Word Index Edit Field and enter the <TAB> key or click the OK button.


Color Dialog

Color Dialog lets you choose a color from a palette of colors. The colors are shown in a list box. You can experiment by selecting different colors. If you are happy with the color you choose, activate the OK button.


Hooks Options Dialog

Hooks Options Dialog contains parameters that define how long the hooks are as well as whether or not both ends should be hooked simultaneously.

Number of pre-hook Letters Edit Field

You specify the number of letters to hook in front of the current word. Assume that  AX is the current word. If this field is set to 1, then 3 letter words that end in AX are its pre-hooks (FAX, LAX etc.). If this field is set to 2, then 4 letter words that end in AX are its pre-hooks (COAX, FLAX, etc.).

Number of post-hook Letters Edit Field

You specify the number of letters to hook after  the current word. Assume that  AX is the current word. If this field is set to 1, then 3 letter words that start in AX are its post-hooks (AXE). If this field is set to 2, then 4 letter words that start in AX are its post-hooks (AXEL, AXIS, etc.).

Hook Both Ends Simultaneously Check Box

If this box is not checked, you will see the pre-hooks and post-hooks in separate lists. Refer to the above paragraphs for examples.

If this box is checked, you will see only one list where your current word is sandwiched between the pre and post hooks. Assume that AX is the current word, and the number of pre-hook and post-hook letters are 1 and 1 respectively. The hooks of the current word are 4 letter words where the 2nd letter is A and the 3rd letter is X (MAXI, TAXA, etc.).


Password Dialog

Password Dialog prompts you for the correct password. Once you enter the correct password, the program remembers it and doesn't ask you for the password again.

The password is 8 digits long. It can contains numeric digits '0' through '9' and letters 'A' through 'F'. You need to obtain your unique password by contacting the technical support. Please be sure to write down your key, another 8 digit code, before you get your password.

Once you enter the correct password, you can have access to all LeXpert's features.


Reorder Dialog

Reorder Dialog lets you alter the order of letters by  which anagrams are presented.

Anagram Order List

This list shows the current order. A particular letter may be chosen by clicking the mouse over that letter. Once a letter is chosen, it can be moved with the help of the following buttons.

Top Button

Choosing this button moves the chosen letter to the top of the list.

Up Button

Choosing this button moves the chosen letter up by one position.

Down Button

Choosing this button moves the chosen letter down by one position.

Bottom Button

Choosing this button moves the chosen letter to the bottom of the list.


Set Options Dialog

Set Options Dialog lets you specify the presentation order of the word sets.

Presentation Order

Choose the Alphabetical order if you want the words in the word set to be presented alphabetically. This option is useful when you are learning a new word set.

Choose the Random order if you want the words in the word set to be presented in a random order. This option is useful after you have learned a word set and ready to be tested. Try this from time to time to keep your skills sharp.

Choose the Probability order if you want the words presented with decreasing order of probability. If two or more  words (or anagrams) have the same probability, the words of  the same probability are shown in alphabetical order.

The probability is based on the assumption of choosing the letters for the word from a bag of 100 letters. The distribution of letters is assumed to be A(9), B(2), C(2), D(4), E(12), F(2), G(3), H(2), I(9), J(1), K(1), L(4), M(2), N(6), O(8), P(2), Q(1), R(6), S(4), T(6), U(4), V(2), W(2), X(1), Y(2) and Z(1).


Slide Show Options Dialog

Slide Show Options Dialog lets you set parameters that control the time between words and answers when you are viewing a slide show.

Time Between Words Edit Field

If you are viewing the contents of the current word set, the value in this field determines how long a word is shown (in seconds).

If you are viewing the hooks or anagrams of the current word, the value in this field determines how long the current word and its hooks/anagram are shown (in seconds) from the time the last hook/anagram was shown.

Time Between Answers Edit Field

If you are viewing the contents of the current word set, the value in this field does not apply.

If you are viewing the hooks/anagrams of the current word, the value in this field determines the time between hooks/anagrams. If this value is set to 0, then the hooks/anagrams are shown along with the current word simultaneously.

Set this to 0 if you want a quick review of hooks/anagrams of the contents of a word set.


Word List Search Dialog

Word List Search Dialog lets you search for words that match a given pattern, search for anagrams of words and build a list of words from the given set of letters. The words produced by these lists can be sorted alphabetically or by word length.

Search Type

The three types of search are Pattern Search, Anagram Search and Build Search. Choose the type of search you are interested in.

Sort By

The results of the search can be sorted alphabetically or by word length. If Alphabetical ordering is chosen, the words matching the search are shown alphabetically regardless of their length. If Word Length ordering is chosen, the words matching the search are sorted by the length of the words. Within the same length, the words are sorted alphabetically.

Input Edit Field

The pattern (letters 'A' through 'Z', '?' or '*'), anagram (letters 'A' through 'Z', '?', or '*') or build letters (letters 'A' through 'Z' or '?') are entered in this field.

Clear Button

Choosing this button clears the input edit field and the list containing the resulting words from a search.


Pattern Search

Pattern Search is a powerful method to search for words matching a given pattern. The letters you can use in a pattern search can be anything from letter 'A' to letter 'Z', '?' or '*'. The letter '?' stands for any letter from 'A' to 'Z' (wildcard). The letter '*' stands for any number of letters ('A' to 'Z'), even 0 letters.

Simplest Pattern

The simplest pattern contains only letters 'A' to 'Z'. If you are interested to know if a word is good, type that word for the pattern. For example, if you wanted to know if OVEREASY is a good word, type that in the Input Edit Field. Activate the Search button. When the search is complete, OVEREASY will be listed in the output list. In this method of search, if there is a match, there will be only one match.

Type in SEALION as the pattern and activate the search button. You will receive a message informing you that no matches were found.

Fixed Length Patterns

Patterns under this category yield words that are of fixed length. If you are interested in finding 4 letters words that begin with the letters EX, type EX?? in the Input Edit Field. Examine the pattern you typed. Since E is the first letter and X is the second letter in the pattern, that assures us that the words that match this pattern will begin with EX. The third and fourth letter is ?; this indicates that any letter can be matched for the 3rd and 4th position. Activate the Search button. Some of the words that match this pattern are EXAM, EXES, EXPO, etc.

What pattern do you enter if you are interested in 5 letter words ending in IVE? We know the last 3 letters have to be IVE. It does not matter what the first 2 letters are. Hence, the pattern is ??IVE. Try it out. Some of the words that match this pattern are ALIVE, CHIVE, OLIVE, etc.

What pattern do you enter if you are interested in 6 letter words that begin with the letter C and end with the letter A? We know the first letter has to be C and the last letter has to be A. It does not matter what letters 2 to 5 are. Hence, the pattern is C????A. Try it out. Some of the words that match this pattern are CABANA, CAPITA, CONTRA, etc.

These examples demonstrate the power of using '?' as the wildcard character. Whenever you think of fixed length results, think of '?'.

Complex Patterns

If you are interested in finding all words that begin with BLACK regardless of their length, how can it be done? We know that '*' can be used to match any number of letters. Type BLACK* in the Input Edit Field and activate the Search button. Some of the words that match this pattern are BLACK, BLACKEN, BLACKTOP, etc.

What pattern do you enter if you are interested in all words that end in JACK? We know that the last 4 letters have to be JACK. The number of letters in front of JACK does not matter to us. Hence, the pattern is *JACK. Some of the words that match this pattern are BOOTJACK, JACK, SLAPJACK, etc.

What pattern do you enter if you are interested in all words that begin with RE and end in X? We know the first 2 letters have to be RE and the last letter has to be X. The number of letters between them does not matter. Hence, the pattern is RE*X. Some of the words that match this pattern are REAFFIX, REWAX, REX, etc.

It is possible to combine the use of '?' and '*' also. Let us say that you are interested in finding all words that contain the letter J as the second letter of the word. We know that the second letter of the pattern has to be J. The first letter can be any letter. That leaves us with only one choice for the first letter, '?'. We are not concerned about the number of letters after the letter J. Hence, the pattern is ?J*. Some of the words that match this pattern are AJAR, DJIN, FJORD, etc.

As these examples demonstrate, the pattern search is very powerful.

See also:	Anagram Search
Build Search


Anagram Search

Anagram Search is a powerful method to search for anagrams of a given set of letters. The letters you can use in a pattern search can be anything from letter 'A' to letter 'Z', '?' or '*'. The letter '?' stands for any letter from 'A' to 'Z' (wildcard). The letter '*' stands for any number of letters ('A' to 'Z'), even 0 letters.

Simplest Anagram

The simplest anagram contains only the letters 'A' to 'Z'. For example, if you wanted to find the anagrams of letters AGHILNU, type that in the Input Edit Field. Activate the Search button. When the search is complete, HAULING and NILGHAU will be listed in the output list.

Type in BUNGIES in the Input Edit Field and activate the search button. You will receive a message informing you that no matches were found.

Fixed Length Anagrams

Let us say that you are interested in finding all 7 letter words that contain the letters OILERS. Type OILERS? in the Input Edit Field. Position of the letters does not matter when looking up anagrams. Activate the search button. Some of the anagrams are BOILERS, LOUSIER, RECOILS, etc. In this example, the letter '?' matches any letter.

What do you type if you are interested in finding all 6 letter words that contain the letters Q and C? Since 4 letters are unknown, there has to be 4 '?'. Hence, the letters you type are QC????. Again, the order of the letters does not matter. Some of the anagrams are ACQUIT, CAIQUE, QUENCH, etc.

Complex Anagrams

If you do not know the length of anagrams you are looking for but know what letters it needs to contain, use of '*' will help. How do we find all words that contain the letters Q and J? Type QJ* in the Input Edit Field. Some of the anagrams are JACQUARD, JONQUIL, QUILLAJA, etc.

See also:	Pattern Search
Build Search


Build Search

Build Search is a powerful method to search for words that can be formed from a given set of letters. The letters you can use in a pattern search can be anything from letter 'A' to letter 'Z',  or '?'. The letter '?' stands for any letter from 'A' to 'Z' (wildcard).

Simplest Build

The simplest build contains only letters 'A' to 'Z'. For example, if you wanted to find all the possible words that can be built from the letters IINNOOT, type that in the Input Edit Field. Activate the Search button. When the search is complete, IN, NOTION,  ONION, TO are some of the words listed in the output list.

Type in BUZ in the Input Edit Field and activate the search button. You will receive a message informing you that no matches were found.

Complex Build

If you wanted find all possible words from the letters EEEEPS? (? stands to match any letter), type it in the Input Edit Field and activates the search button. Some of the words built from those letters are JEEPS, PEEWEES, TEEPEES, VEEPEES, etc.

See also:	Pattern Search
Anagram Search


Tool Bar

Tool bar provides fast access to frequently used menu items. Tool bar is present just below the menu bar. Following image shows the tool bar.

The buttons stand for:

View/Slide Show/List

View/Slide Show/Hooks

View/Slide Show/Anagram

View/Quiz/Hooks

View/Quiz/Anagram

View/Search

Change/Current Set

Change/Current Word/Fisrt

Change/Current Word/Last

Change/Current Word/Other

Help/Index

Help/Context Sensitive


Status Bar

Status bar shows the current status of the application. Status bar is present at the bottom of the main window. Message area, set name area and set status area are the three components of the status bar. Following image shows the status bar.

Message Area

The first section (from left) of the status bar is the message area. When any of the menu items or buttons on tool bar is pressed, a short help message appears in this area. Also, when the program is involved with time consuming operation, it uses this area to inform the user about the progress of the operation.

Set Name Area

This area shows the full name (CategoryName.SetName) of the current word set. If the set All is being viewed in the category 2Letter, this area shows 2Letter.All.

Set Status Area

This area shows the position of the current word with reference to the entire list. If the current word is 10th in the 2Letter.All set, this area shows 10/94. 94 is the total number of words in this set.


Messages

Enter Integer

Enter Integer Range

File Open Failure

Input Empty

Missing File

No Matching Words

Password Mismatch

System Error


Enter Integer

Following is the message you get when you enter a non integer value while the program is expecting an integer value:
"Please enter an integer."

An integer is a whole number (no decimal points or fraction). Examples of integer are 9, 273, 1200, etc. This error message indicates that you typed non integer characters in the input field. Remove the non integer characters and try again.


Enter Integer Range

Following is a sample message you get when you enter an integer value that is outside the range of integers the program is expecting:
"Please enter an integer between 1 and 5."

Type a number within the expected range and try again.


File Open Fail
File Open Failure

Following is the message you get when the program is not able open a file:
"Unable to open a needed file.
Please close other applications and retry."

This is indicative of too many files being open. This could be overcome by closing other applications or by increasing the number of files that can be open at a time. Edit CONFIG.SYS in your boot directory and modify the line that starts FILES = .


Input Empty

Following is the message you get when the input field (in the Word List Search Dialog) is empty:
"Input is empty!"

Type the proper pattern or anagram letters or build letters and activate the Search button.


Missing File

Following is the message you get when a program file is missing:
"One of the program file is missing.
Please reinstall the software."

If you get this message after reinstalling the software, please contact the technical support.


No Matching Words

Following is the message you get when no words are found (in the Word List Search Dialog) after the search was complete:
"There are no matching word(s)."


Password Mismatch

Following is the message you get when the password does not match (in the Password Dialog):
"Password does not match!"

Verify that you correctly entered the password you obtained from the technical support.


Unexpected Error

Following is the message you get when the program encountered an error with one of the files it expects:
"Unexpected error found.
Please reinstall the software."

Start reinstalling the software from the original disk again. If the problem persists, please contact technical support.


System Error

Following is the message you get when the program is unable to read some system information:
"Unable to read system information.
Close other applications and retry."

If you get this message continuously, please contact the technical support.


Copyright, License, Liability

Copyright

LeXpert, LeXpert Help and LeXpert User's Guide are copyright 1993-1995 by Smartsoft. All rights are reserved, worldwide.

Single CPU License

The price paid to license one copy of the software permits you to use the software on one CPU only.

Liability

This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. In no event will Smartsoft be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, economic or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the Software or user documentation.


Technical Support

If you have any questions or comments regarding LeXpert, you may contact us by phone between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00PM weekdays and between 10:00AM and 11:00 PM on weekends, Eastern Standard Time. If we are not available, you can leave a message. Your call will be returned at the earliest opportunity possible. When your call is returned, you will be expected to call back.

Obtaining Password

If you are calling to get your password, please be prepared to supply us with the following information:

Your key from the Password Dialog

Your name, phone number and complete address

You can write to us also to obtain your password. Please be sure to include all the above information.

Technical Help

If you are calling to get technical help, please be sure that you have done the following:

Read the LeXpert User's Guide

Read the on-line help

Please be sure to provide us with the following information:

Program Version

Version Number of Microsoft Windows

Version Number of DOS

Type of computer you are using

Your name, phone number and complete address

Address

Smartsoft
28930 Monterey Drive
Southfield, MI 48076-5558

(810) 353-9241


Ordering

If you like LeXpert and you know friends who might benefit from this product, please ask them to contact us at the following address:

Smartsoft
28930 Monterey Drive
Southfield, MI 48076

Voice:	(810) 353-9241

Normally LeXpert is shipped on 3.5" disk. If you need 5.25" disk, please request that while ordering.