LOTTO5 for the EPOC32 V1.32 ------------------------------------------- Released April 98 *******UPGRADING ****************************** UPGRADING V1.1 to V1.3x Do not replace the following files in the 'pic' Folder (just these 2 files!) numbers All Lottoline files Groups ************************************************ DESCRIPTION -------------------- Lotto5 is a program which provides you with the following: Randomly drawn numbers for the British national lottery. Checking of Lottery lines : -6 Different namable lottery ticket groups -Unlimited tickets per Group (5 shown per page) (This facility is very handy if you belong to more than one syndicate or have different numbers for Saturday and Wednesday.) Custom Analysis of all previous drawn numbers ,graphically displayed. Most parts are selectable by touching the screen icon.There is no menu bar 'fitted' yet. You will find lines already entered on the the lottery ticket in various groups . These are for test purposes and can be readily removed by the 'remove line' icon. You may find +160k for this program large, but that's due to the 70%ish being MBM files & I like a program to look good. It's not your standard psion format application with toolbar,Clock etc! INSTALLATION ---------------------- You can install Lotto5 on either the C: drive or D: drive If Using PsiZip select restore folders And select drive C or D Otherwise Unzip all files press 'SYSTEM' icon press 'MENU' under tools select 'PREFERENCES' and tick 'SHOW SYSTEM FOLDER' press 'OK' go to System\apps\ Create folder called 'Lotto5' Copy the following files in to 'Lotto5' Lotto5.aif Lotto5.app Lotto5.icn Create a folder in 'Lotto5' called 'Pic' (e.g. System\Apps\Lotto5\Pic\ ) Copy the remaining files (21ish) excluding the README files in to this folder *Due to requests there is an file called 'Alternative backdrop' this is the main screen background with no Demi Moore on it.It can be found in -System\Apps\Lotto5\Pic Just rename this 'National.mbm' and select yes to the 'replace file' prompt. If you like the Demi backdrop just delete the file 'Alternative backdrop'* If you have problems with your psion not finding the program on drive D then rename the Lotto5 folder to something else,Check the icon has gone from the Extra's bar and rename it back again to Lotto5.This should cure any problems. **************************************************************** IF YOU ARE UPGRADING DO NOT REPLACE THE 'Numbers' and 'Lottolines' files. **************************************************************** Pressing the 'EXTRAS BAR' should reveal the Icon for Lotto5. RESTRICTIONS ---------------------- -To encourage you to register ,only 1 line per ticket of 5 lines will only be checked. Also the program will perform a default analysis. last 50 records only These are the only restrictions I hope you still enjoy it. -The bonus ball has not been included in the checking facility, as if you get five lines I'm sure you will check it! REGISTRATION ----------------------- WHY REGISTER: Registration will provide you with free updates and notification of them. How to Register this Useful Shareware . By Registering you will be able to CHECK all your lines,and perform your own analysis of previous draw data. and not feel guilty that you haven't rewarded the Author! .Just send cash or cheque (payable to M.G.Gardner) for £5 in an envelope with your program serial number which can be found on the EXIT SCREEN and your Email address or slow Postal address to: Mr.M.Gardner, 13 Varsity way, Locking, W-S-M, Avon. BS24 7DH The program Serial number can be found on the Exit Screen. I DO NOT REQUIRE YOUR MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER. ********Please only register if you've been asked for a registration code.******** You will then receive a unique registration code which is asked for at the end of checking numbers. Please do not re-install unless you want to re-register. You will then be able to use the checking facility, fully.. Please be aware if you re-install this program from the ZIPPED state you will be required to re-register. ********Please only register if you've been asked for a registration code.******** Also only if you think the program is useful to you and your going to use it. If you do register feel free to send any ideas for future updates to myself. DISCLAIMER ------------------- I have extensively tested this program I've been using it for several months . As far as I can tell it's not going to harm your psion.Please feel free make backup copies of 'numbers' and 'lottolines-lottolines6' in the 'pic' folder. ALSO If it fails to recognise a win don't blame me.It should ,and has, but that's computers for you......programmed by humans so they behave like humans. Lotto5 displays the winning numbers above your numbers so you can quickly overview them. It's picked out at least 2 wins on tickets for me when I've not seen them. THANKS TO ----------------- Ady - For agreeing to distribute this program from his web site (http://ady.net/psion/) Cheers. Al richey - for S5Event demo (S5Bank author) which meant a lot more to me than the ten example programs psion attached to there programming guide.The core of this program is not used!!as you will see.But it gave me a lot of useful Gen. My Wife- For putting up with me typing away at all hours in front of this Psion. Also for making endless cups of tea. Also for entering all previous draw data.!! All registered users for feedback and ideas. Yourself - For trying the program . Hope you enjoy it.... All previous draw numbers were found at >http://lottery.merseyworld.com/Logo.html CREDITS ------------ Me! Any bugs,Any problems (Not personal) Any big wins! Email me on 'mian@dial.pipex.com' Cheers Mian.