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			* D I G I C A R D  2 . 1  *
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   Thank you very much for  downloading this upgrade package.  DigiCard
   for Windows 2.1  is a significant release of the powerful flash card
   program.  This upgrade package  applies to you if you currently have
   version 2.0 or 2.0a installed on your system.

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DISTRIBUTED FILES
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   On this zip file you will find the following:
   
	DIGICARD.EXE        DigiCard 2.1 executable file.
	DIGICARD.HLP        Updated help for version 2.1.
	INICON3.VBX         New DigiCard system file.
	VBPRINT.DLL         New DigiCard system file.
	README.TXT          This text document.
	FILE_ID.DIZ         BBS description.

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INSTALLATION
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   To upgrade, simply perform the following:

     FILE:               COPY TO:
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     DIGICARD.EXE        DigiCard directory (i.e., C:\DIGICARD)
     DIGICARD.HLP        DigiCard directory (i.e., C:\DIGICARD)
     INICON3.VBX         Windows system directory (i.e., C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM)
     VBPRINT.DLL         Windows system directory (i.e., C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM)

   If you are new to DigiCard,  please obtain  the entire  DigiCard 2.1
   package (available as DC21.ZIP on the on-line service where this zip
   file was acquired from).

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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   * Registered users receive the following:
     1) Removal of the start-up introductory window.
     2) Ability to print (with preview) any or all cards.
     3) License to use ALL future releases of DigiCard.
     4) Copy of the latest registered version of DigiCard promptly mailed 
	to your address.
     5) "Strategies for Success," a companion guide to DigiCard loaded
	with helpful tips on how to boost academic and professional
	performance.
     6) One year free CompuServe / Internet / BBS / US Mail support.

   * Registration is only $20 (S&H included!).
   * Users can register through CompuServe (GO SWREG, #2211) or by US 
     Mail.

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DIGICARD FEATURES
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   * Intuitive Windows interface with tool bar.
   * Extensive context-sensitive help.
   * Tutorials for beginners.
   * Use your favorite Windows fonts.
   * Database handling by the powerful Microsoft Access 1.1 engine.
   * Files saved in Microsoft Access format.
   * Read-only access and network (multi-user) support.
   * Compatible with text files from other flash card programs.
   * Printing on either Avery 5388 index cards or 8.5 x 11" sheet of 
     paper (registered version).

EDITOR FEATURES:
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   * Integrated editor with the ease of drag & drop.
   * Ability to compose questions and answers up to 32k in length.
   * Undo typing to ease composition and editing.
   * Info exchange with other Windows apps (through the Clipboard).
   * Editor Scripts, a time-saving feature for composition of
     questions and answers.
   * Search for cards based on keywords.

VIEWER FEATURES:
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   * Three presentation styles (Sequential, Random, and KeyLink).
   * Two presentation formats (Question First and Answer First).
   * Card Shooter, a "hands free" presentation tool for automatic timed 
     presentations.
   * Control over the discard status of any card in the deck.
   * Ability to save discard record on disk for later reviews.
   * Ability to save Viewer options on disk for later sessions.

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WHAT'S NEW?
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VERSION 2.1 (5-1-94)
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NEW FEATURES:
   * Undo typing feature to ease card composition and editing.
   * Arrange icons function for asthetics.
   * Card Shooter -- "hands free" presentation tool -- automatic timed 
     presentation.
   * File menu open items. The four most-recently opened files are 
     represented sequentially under the file menu to speed up file 
     access.
   * Editor Scripts available now as menu choices.
   * Fonts - now you can use your favorite Windows fonts under DigiCard.
   * Read-only access and network (multi-user) support.
   * Print. Supports printing of any or all cards on Avery form 5388 or 
     on any 8.5" x 11" paper. Preview allows you to format and edit 
     cards to your liking before printing (registered feature).

BUG FIXES:
   * Viewer windows now support up to 32k bytes of text, rather than 1k. 
     (Oops!)
   * GPF when opening large files now fixed.
   * 'Object variable not set' error followed by termination of DigiCard 
     when opening is now eliminated. This error occurred on some users' 
     machines because SHARE.EXE was not loaded.
   * SHARE.EXE is no longer needed, unless the 'Exclusive' flag (in the 
     appropriate .CFG file) is set to false (true is default).

CHANGES
   * To access the 'Go To...' feature, click once on the card number 
     indicator on the toolbar (i.e., 'Card 1 of 51'). The 'Go To...' 
     button is replaced by the 'Scripts' button on the Editor and 
     'Shooter' button on the Viewer.
   * DIGICARD.INI is now located in the DigiCard program directory (you 
     may now delete the DIGICARD.INI file located in the \WINDOWS 
     directory).

VERSION 2.0a (4-10-94)
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BUG FIXES:
   * [Escape] key now exits forms.
   * Discard record now written to the appropriate .CFG file only. 
     Previously it was written unnecessarily to both the .CFG file and 
     DIGICARD.INI.
   * Changes do not take effect now when cancel is selected from Viewer 
     Options menu.
   * When switching from KeyLink to other presentation styles while 
     enabling all cards, not all cards were enabled. This is now fixed.
   * Better error trapping when attempting to open non-DigiCard files.

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HOW TO CONTACT THE AUTHOR
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	* CompuServe ID:      73542,1232
	* Internet Address:   rchen@orion.oac.uci.edu
	* BBS:                Chips+ Connection (Newport Beach, CA)
			      1-714-556-3207
			      1-714-556-3208
			      1-714-760-3265
	* US Mail:            6014 Verano Place
			      Irvine, CA 92715-3159


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		    Copyright (C) 1994, Robert L. Chen.
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