Test Writer for Windows

Version 2.0d

Copyright 1993-1996 by R. R. Merritt. All rights reserved.


Note: This program runs only under Windows 95+ or Windows NT 3.51+. You 
can not run Test Writer for Windows 2.0 under Windows 3.x, OS/2, 
or Windows for Workgroups.


INTRODUCTION

Thank you for downloading or ordering a copy of Test Writer for Windows. 
I believe you will find this program to be one of the best shareware 
products for test creation/maintenance available today. I created the 
program based on the input I received from a number of teachers, some
of whom have been using the DOS version of my program for years. As a 
result, this program has a lot of good, solid, teacher common sense built 
into it. 

One thing made VERY clear to me by most of the teachers I know is the kind 
of budget pressure (at school and home) a teacher is under. That's why I 
have kept my shareware fee (see below) so very affordable. A tool is only 
good if you can afford to use it. ENJOY! 



NEW FEATURES FOR VERSION 2.0

- Upgraded to a 32-bit, Windows 95 program
- Control font size for section titles
- Specify top, bottom, left, and right page margins. Also specify where
  the page number will print (relative to the bottom of the page).
- Create "template" that will transfer your standard page settings
  and instructions to new tests.
- Printer larger answer blanks (underlines)
- Allow more matching answers than there are questions
- Dockable tool bars
- Scramble multiple choice answers as well as questions.
- Program remembers the last window state from session to session
- Multiple choice questions displayed on one screen (no answer dialog
  needed). 
- Answers for T/F, Multiple choice, and Group available without using 
  answer dialog.
- Display Registration name and number in about box.
- Display mis-spelled words on screen when the spelling checker dialog
  box is open.
- Added context menus (right mouse button) to index screen and all text
  edit boxes.
- BMP file paths aren't hard coded in questions if BMP file is in the
  same directory as the test files.
- New "answer sheet" print option prints empty page with only question
  number and answer space.


LICENSE TO USE THE PROGRAM

Test Writer for Windows is shareware. You may use the program for up
to 90 days free of charge. If you continue to use the program after
90 days, you MUST register the program and pay the registration fee
of $20. The registration number I will send entitles you to use Test Writer 
for Windows on your personal computer only. If you have a machine at home 
and at work, you may load the program on both computers, provided that 
the number of PC's you load the program on DOES NOT exceed two (2). Your 
registration number MAY NOT be shared with others.

Special site licenses are available for entire schools, departments, or 
school districts. 

If you do not register the program, IT WILL STOP WORKING after the 90 
day evaluation period is over. To register, fill out the order form and
send it, along with a check or money order for 20 dollars,
to the author. I will send you a registration number which will permit 
you to use the program beyond the 90 day evaluation period. Finally, if 
you use the program, you agree to this licensing agreement and the 
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY below. 

Test Writer for Windows is for private, non-commercial use only. 
Any Re-selling or commercial use of the program without the 
author's approval is forbidden. 

SYSOPS: The program may be distributed freely on BBSs and on-line 
services, provided the original, un-modified archive is 
used. The archive may not be re-compressed into a different format. No 
messages or BBS notices may be added to the archive. 


HOW TO REGISTER

The typical way to register is to fill out the UPGRADE.TXT or 
ORDERFRM.TXT and send it to me with a check. New users on CompuServe 
can use the Shareware Registration Service. If you choose to register
this way, there will be an additional $2.00 fee ($22.00 total). Upgrade
users must send a check and can't register on-line.

For more information, GO SWREG on CompuServe. 
The Registration ID for Test Writer for Windows 2.0 is 10383.
You can also search on my CompuServe ID (73747,3361) to find the
program.



CORPORATE AND MILITARY USERS

I strongly discourage single users from attempting to register the
program via your purchasing department. To keep my costs (and therefore
your fee) low, the only way I will process a registration is if I
receive my form with an enclosed check. I don't accept purchase orders
or provide invoices. Also, as a hobby shareware author, I can't afford 
to return long distance calls. I'm sorry if this is inconvenient, 
but dealing with purchaing organizations (especially the 
U.S. Government) typically ends up costing me more money than I 
get from the registration fee.


UPGRADING

Registered users of version 1.0  or 1.5 may upgrade to this new version
for only $5.00. See the UPGRADE.TXT form for more details.


INSTALLATION

To install this program on your hard disk, run the SETUP.EXE program 
provided with the archive. Setup will copy the program files to the
hard disk you specify (default directory is TWWIN95). The setup 
program will also create a menu in Explorer called Test Writer 
for Windows and add the file icons to that menu. I strongly recommend
installing this version in the program in a different directory than
any earlier versions

The SETUP.EXE program must be run. The Spelling Checker software must
be registered in Windows 95 in order to run.


SUPPORT
 
I will answer questions and provide program support via  
on-line E-mail. Support will be provided to registered users only.
My Internet E-mail address is RobbinM@AOL.COM. I do not
handle support via telephone. 




DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE
OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO
WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.  GOOD DATA PROCESSING
PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED
WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.  THE USER
MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.  ANY
LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO
PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.



Robbin R. Merritt 
6/14/96
E-Mail: RobbinM@Aol.com

