
                PERSONAL TIME ARRANGER - version 1.1

                David P. Nowotnik Ph.D.
                1-H Raylon Drive,
                Baltimore, MD 21236
                (Internet e-mail: david.nowotnik@data-base.com)

     Please read these notes before using Personal Time Arranger


INTRODUCTION
                
Welcome to a new organizer/calendar program for Windows called
Personal Time Arranger (abbreviated to PTA). PTA features an
easy to use main screen with all the information you need for one
day clearly set out - a list of appointments, a to-do list, notes
for the day, and single click movement to other days of same
month.  Addition of new appointments, editing information, and
movement to other days/months/years is quick and simple.  A click
of the mouse gives you a view of whole week. You can print
information from one or more days if you need a hard copy, or
create a text file, to paste details (for example) into a word
processor document. If you are connected to a LAN, you can give
others complete or limited access to your PTA file. PTA has several
other features, which will become apparent when you begin to use
the program. 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To operate this program you need:

An IBM or compatible PC with 286 or later CPU, 2 MByte of RAM or
greater, DOS 3.3 or a later version, Windows 3.x, and a
monitor/video card of VGA resolution or better. A mouse is not
essential, but it makes operation of this program MUCH easier. 

INVENTORY

You should have all of the following files:  

        READ1ST.TXT     -       This text file
        PTA.EXE         -       The main program file
        INI.EXE         -       A utility program to create the
                                PTA.INI file
        MSAFINX.DLL     -       An essential direct link library
        PTA.TXT         -       Full operating instructions
        REGISTER.TXT    -       Instructions to register your copy
                                of PTA.
        FORM.TXT        -       The registration form.
        BBS.TXT         -       A brief description of PTA (which
                                you may use if you upload PTA to a
                                bulletin board). 
                                
PTA is written in Visual Basic 3.0, so you will also need
VBRUN300.DLL. This file NOT included in the .zip file of the
Shareware version of PTA supplied to Bulletin Boards. [VBRUN300.DLL
is a large file, over 300K, so it is not included to save bulletin
board file space, and download time]. If you do not already have a
copy of VBRUN300.DLL, you should be able to download a copy of this
file from the same bulletin board from which you obtained the
Shareware version of PTA. Note that you may encounter a general
protection (GP) fault in KRNL286 at 0001:259F when you try to run
PTA on a 286 computer or in Windows NT on a MIPs computer. The
fault is with the first release of VBRUN300.DLL (this file is dated
04-APR-1993 and size 394384 bytes). This fault was fixed in a later
release of VBRUN300.DLL (date 12-MAY-1993 and size 398416 bytes).
So, if you plan to operate PTA on a 286 PC, you must obtain a
version of VBRUN300.DLL which is dated 12-MAY-1993 or later.

INSTALLATION

Note: To minimze the zip file size, VBRUN300.DLL is not supplied 
with this version of PTA. If you have any difficulties obtaining
this file, contact the author of PTA, as shown at the top of this
text file.

You have two options for the installation of PTA:

1. Copy all files to one (sub)directory on your hard drive.

2. If you already have one (or more) application(s) written in
Visual Basic 3 installed on your hard drive, you can save on hard
disk space by having them share one copy of VBRUN300.DLL. Copy
all PTA files (except the two .DLL files) to one (sub)directory,
and copy MSAFINX.DLL (and VBRUN300.DLL, if you do not already
have it) to a general directory (for example, your main Windows
directory, or your Windows/system subdirectory). The directory you
use for the two .DLL files must appear in the PATH statement of your
autoexec.bat file. 

STARTING THE PROGRAM

To run the program, run pta.exe from program manager (under the
"File" menu item) or create an icon for PTA in Program Manager (if
you don't know how to do this, consult you Windows documentation).
Full operating instructions appear in the text file named PTA.DOC

SHAREWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

By using or distributing copies of the Shareware version of the PTA,
in any way, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the
following agreement. If you do not agree with or do not comply to
the following terms, you must cease using or distributing the
shareware version of PTA immediately. 

 1. You may use the shareware version of PTA for a period not to
 exceed thirty (30) days. If you wish to continue to use it beyond
 this period, you must register your copy of PTA with the author
 (D.P. Nowotnik), as detailed in register.txt. 

 2. You may copy and distribute the shareware version of PTA
 provided that it is made available in a non-commercial manner.
 All files (as listed under INVENTORY in the file read.1st) must be
 included. A distributor may charge a nominal fee which covers the
 cost of duplication and shipping. 

 3. You are not permitted to use Personal Time Arranger with a
 registered user code unless that code was supplied to you by the
 author either as a single user, or as a user covered by a Group
 Registration agreement. 

 4. Personal Time Arranger (PTA) is Copyright (c) 1995 by D.P.
 Nowotnik and is protected by United States copyright laws and
 international treaty provisions. 

 5. Personal Time Arranger (consisting of the program and
 documentation files) is provided "AS IS", without
 representation or warranty of any kind, either expressed
 or implied. The entire risk as to the use of this product
 is assumed by the user. The author accepts no
 liability for the results, performance, appropriateness, accuracy,
 reliability of this product. In no event will the author be liable
 for any damages, direct, indirect, incidental or consequential,
 even if the author has been informed of such damage(s). If you
 reside in a state which does not permit disclaimers of implied
 warranty or exclusion of consequential damage, the above
 disclaimers and exclusions may not apply to you. This agreement is
 governed by the laws of the State of Maryland.  Should any part
 or parts of this agreement be deemed unlawful, the remainder shall

LICENSE AGREEMENT (Registered Version)

Any version of Personal Time Arranger (PTA) which is not clearly
marked during operation as the Shareware version is considered to
be a registered version. By using the registered version of the
PTA, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the
following agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this
agreement, you must cease using the registered version of PTA
immediately.

 1. You become a registered user of this program only when you
 supply the author (D.P. Nowotnik) with the registration details and
 fee as outlined in the file register.txt.  As a registered user, you
 have a non-exclusive license to use the programs and documentation
 known together as Personal Time Arranger (PTA). This program may be
 used on any computer which you own and/or which you use. You can
 make as many copies of this program for your own use as you wish. 

 2. If your copy of the program is covered by a Single User
 Registration, you are not permitted to use Personal Time Arranger
 unless you are the registered user. Each registration limits the
 use of Personal Time Arranger to one named individual. If Personal
 Time Arranger is installed on a computer which is shared, only the
 registered user is permitted to use Personal Time Arranger. Other
 users of a shared computer system may become registered users of
 Personal Time Arranger by sending the registration fee to the
 author as outlined in register.txt. 
 
 3. If your copy of the program is covered by a Group Registration,
 Personal Time Arranger may be used by several individuals located
 at one site and belonging to a single organization. The number of
 users must not exceed the number specified in the Group
 Registration. Each user covered by a Group Registration is defined
 in the same way as a user in a Single User Registration, as
 outlined in 2. Each user covered by a Group Registration may
 transfer his/her registered copy of PTA to another individual
 located at the same site/organization provided that the person
 providing the copy of the program discontinues use of PTA, and
 erases all PTA program files in his/her possession. Should there be
 any change (for example location, change of organization name) in
 the registration details specified in the Group Registration, the
 author must be informed of these changes. A Group Registration
 CANNOT be transferred to another group. 

 4. The copyright and disclaimers associated with the use of ther
 registered version of Personal Time Arranger (PTA) are as outlined
 in sections numbered 4 and 5 under the Shareware License Agreement,
 above. 
 
 5. You MAY NOT provide copies of the Personal Time Arranger to
 others, unless one of the following applies: 
 a. A registered user can transfer single user registration of
    Personal Time Arranger to another party if that party agrees to
    the terms and conditions of this agreement, and if that party
    notifies the author of the change of registration. Once
    you transfer registration, you cannot keep or use any copies of
    Personal Time Arranger, either the program or documentation. You
    may not collect any payment for the transfer of registration
    which exceeds the cost of registration with the author. 
 b. A registered user can provide a copy of the Personal Time 
    Arranger to another individual provided that he/she DOES NOT
    supply his/her personal registration code. The new user must
    operate PTA as the shareware version, and must agree to the
    terms of use as specified under Shareware License Agreement.
    Distribution of PTA by registered users must also comply with
    all the terms of item 2 in the section on Shareware License
    Agreement, above. 
 
