Centaurus Xross Word Ver 2.3

Copyright  1996 - Centaurus Software Design
All Rights reserved

This file contains important information about Centaurus Xross Word,
Please read this entire file.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Description
2. Program Operation
4. Installation
5. Program Files
6. Program Registration
7. Getting Help
8. Uninstalling
9. Copyright Notice, Distribution License, and Warranty

1. DESCRIPTION

The crossword puzzle is the most widely played word  game, which is familiar
to everyone.  This program combines that entertainment while providing puzzles
with educational value.  Features include saving and restoring of incomplete
puzzles, printing puzzles, word auto check, clue auto advance, word hints
(vowels, consonants, letters), and background style patterns.

2. PROGRAM OPERATION

Command Buttons:
Load .............. Opens a dialog box to select a puzzle to load into memory.
Save .............. Saves the currently loaded partially solved puzzle for
                    later restore.  
Rest .............. Opens a dialog box to restore a previously saved puzzle.
Clear ............. Clears the currently loaded puzzle, you will be prompt to
                    save it, if not completed.
Print ............. Prints the currently loaded puzzle to the Windows default
                    printer.  The puzzle may be printed without answers,
                    partially solved, or with answers.
Options ........... Set program options and the background style.

Options:
Auto Advance ...... Enables word auto advance upon completion of a word.
Auto Check ........ Enables word auto check,  this will set the word bold, if
                    it is correct.  A progress bar indicates the percentage
                    of the puzzle which is completed.
Hints ............. Enables the Hints Panel Buttons (Vow, Con, Let).  This
                    allows 20% of the total Vowels, Consonants, and Letters
                    from the loaded puzzle as hints.

Keyboard Functions:
Page Up/Down ...... Used to select Across , or Down,  clue list boxes.
Arrow Up/Down ..... Used to select a individual clue within a list box.
Arrow Left/Right... Used to select a individual letter within a word.  The
                    word is highlighted light gray and the letter is
                    highlighted cyan.

Mouse Functions ... You can use the mouse to select word positions or word
                    clues.  Selecting a clue highlights the word position,
                    selecting a word position highlights the clue.

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

386 or better PC
4 meg RAM or better
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
VGA or SVGA monitor
1.5 meg of free disk space for program files 

4. INSTALLATION

CXWORD23.ZIP will have extracted 26 installation files as listed below: 

SETUP.EXE       VBRUN300.DL_	BOTANY.CX_	USA.CX_
SETUP.TXT	CXWORD.HL_	EARTH.CX_	ZOOLOGY.CX_
SETUP.INF	CXWORD.EX_	NATIONS.CX_	XW09X09.CX_
ST422.EXE	CXWORD.ST_	PEOPLE.CX_	XW11X11.CX_
FILE_ID.DIZ	CXWORD.IN_	SCIENCE.CX_	XW13X13.CX_
README.TXT	CXWORD.ICO	THINGS.CX_	XW15X15.CX_
THREED.VB_      CTL3D.DLL

There are two methods available for installation:

To install directly from the hard disk: 
Using the File Manager, locate the directory where you expanded (unzipped) the
program files.  Double-click on 'SETUP.EXE' and then follow the instructions
provided.  After you have successfully installed the CXWORD program, you can
delete CXWORD23.ZIP and the installation files from your hard drive, as they
are no longer required.

To create a installation diskette:
You will need a 1.44 Mb blank formatted diskette. Label the diskette as
"CXWORD, ver 2.3" and copy all the installation files to the diskette.  Using
the File Manager, choose Run from the File menu.  Type A:SETUP and select OK,
and then follow the instructions provided.  After you have successfully
installed the CXWORD program, you can delete CXWORD23.ZIP and the installation
files from your hard drive, as they are no longer required.

5. PROGRAM FILES

VBRUN300.DLL	Visual Basic 3.0 Runtime        
THREED.VBX      3D support for Visual Basic     
CXWORD.EXE	Xross Word Program                 
CXWORD.INI	Xross Word Initialization File
CXWORD.HLP	Xross Word Help File
CXWORD.STY	Xross Word Background Style File
README.TXT	This file      
????????.CXP	Puzzle Files (12)

VBRUN300.DLL and THREED.VBX will be installed in your \windows\system
directory if they do not exist, or if the existing installed files are not
current versions.  All other files are installed in the selected installation
directory (CXWORD).

6. PROGRAM REGISTRATION

This program is a unregistered version for evaluation use only.  It is
distributed as Shareware,  which is based on the honor principal allowing
you to try before you buy.  You may use this program for a trial period of 14
days at no cost. You will only have access to the 1st puzzle in each of the
current 12 puzzle files.  If you continue to use it beyond the trial period,
you are required to pay a registration fee of $10.00.  Upon doing so, you will
receive a registration code by mail,  with instructions to register the
program.  This will allow you to access all 201 currently available  puzzles,
and the removal of  the registration reminder screen.

7. GETTING HELP

We are very interested in feedback from users.  If you have any questions,
comments, suggestions, or difficulty in installing Centaurus Xross Word, please
contact us by e-mail, or write us directly.

email address:	centsoft@aol.com

Centaurus Software Design
PO Box 1382
Auburn, NY  13021     USA

8. UNINSTALLING

Delete the CXWORD directory, this will delete all files contained within the
directory.  Do not delete VBRUN300.DLL and THREED.VBX from your windows\system
directory, as these may be used by other applications that you may have
previously installed.

9. COPYRIGHT NOTICE, DISTRIBUTION LICENSE, AND WARRANTY

Copyright Notice: Centaurus Xross Word, Version 2.3, Copyright  1996,
Centaurus Software Design,  All Rights reserved.

Distribution License: Centaurus Xross Word may be freely distributed via
Bulletin Board Networks or other Shareware Venders provided that the
CXWORD23.ZIP file is not altered in any way.

Warranty: The information contained in the CXWORD program and puzzle files is
believed to be accurate and reliable.  However, no responsibility is assumed
by the authors for its use.  This software is provided as is and without
warranties as to performance of merchantability 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.  The user must assume the entire risk of
using this software.

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