Translation Dictionary
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Author: Scott Powell (scottpowell@kagi.com)
Version: 1.3
Date: 07/07/1997

Copyright Notice

   Copyright(c) 1997, Scott Powell.


Install Notes

  Simply use 'instapp' to install the dict.prc file onto your pilot. You
  MUST also Install ONE language module:

     e2d.pdb    - English <-> German
     e2s.pdb    - English <-> Spanish
     e2f.pdb    - English <-> French
     e2j.pdb    - English <-> Japanese (romanized)

  See the following URL for updates on language modules:

     http://www.kagi.com/scottpowell

  If you wish to switch to another dictionary, you must remove the program and
  databases (using the 'memory' application), then re-install the program and ONE
  dictionary file.


Instructions

  Just type in the word you are looking for in the edit text field, and see
  the matches appear in the listbox below. The listbox is updated as you write
  for quick access.

  The word you type in can be from either language, the search looks for matches
  of both. This is far simpler than having a togglable mode (ie. English ->
  Deutsch, or Deutsch -> English. The output in the list can be viewed in one
  of three formats (mode selectable from buttons at top of screen):

  Mode 'x/x'   (display both languages) :

    <lang-word-or-phrase>/<other-language-equivalent>

  Mode 'x/..'  (only display hits in language on left side)

    <lang-word-or-phrase>...

  Mode '../x'  (only display hits in language on right side)

    ...<other-lang-word-or-phrase>


  Sometimes either side may have semicolons in them (;) indicating alternative
  words, all meaning the same or similar thing.

  The listbox only fills when at least two characters have been entered, and then
  only the first 32 matches are placed in the listbox. Just keeping entering more
  letters until the search narrows down enough.

  Tap on a list-box entry if it is too long for the display, then a dialog box
  should pop-up, displaying the entire entry.


German Database Notes:

  The database hold German words in 'expanded' form, that is umlaut characters should
  be entered with a trailing 'e', eg. oe = ö. The 'eszet' character is entered as two
  'S's.

Spanish & French Notes:

  European accented characters are included in the databases. When searching for a word
  you can enter the correct accented characters, or, for speed, you can just type the
  particular letter without the accent, and the search will still find the desired word.


Revision History

07/07/1997  1.3  - Added expiry reminder at program startup.

26/05/1997  1.2  - Added three different 'view' modes.

24/05/1997  1.1  - Fixed indexing error.
                   Added 'New Entry' & 'Delete Entry' functions (reg. ver only)
                   Added option to Backup dictionary (reg. ver only)

12/05/1997  1.0  - Initial version


Credits

  thanks to:
     - John J. Lehett        for the GNU 'C' port.
     - Wes Cherry            for 'PILRC'
     - Pat Beirne            for .PDB file structure info


Standard Disclaimer Stuff

  This program is presented 'as is'. I take no responsibility in any loss of data
  or productivity in case of operating failures.