Copyright: ®1995, Kenneth G. Kirkpatrick


Contents

What's New This Revision

Procedures

Quick Start

The Main Screen


Entering The Name

Enter any name up to fourteen characters. Do NOT captilize the entire name, as the results in Calligraphy would be very unreadable.

The program will automatically capitalize the first letter of the name, you do not need to do so. Leave your keyboard with the caps-lock OFF, the program will do the rest.

This is a FIRST name almanac - do not enter last names as the program will assume the combined words are a first name!

 You will note that the PRINT BUTTONS are "greyed-out" until you have entered at least two letters. There is no name to my knowledge that has less than two characters. This will prevent the program from searching for a non-existent name such as "L" or "T".


The Main Screen
Procedures For The Main Screen

Entering The Name

Gender

Print Birthdate?

Select BirthMonth

Enter Birthday

Landscape           	"Print a Single Name in 'Landscape' Mode"

Portrait                   	"Print a Single Name in 'Portrait' mode"

Print Dual Name

Print 5 x 7 *

Print 8 x 10 *

Print Large Border Paper *

Print Baby Sipper Mug *

Print Mugs & Keychains *

Stealth Mode

Alternate Meanings

British English Conventions

* Feature Available in Professional Version Only


Quick Start

Welcome To First Name Almanac!

This program is designed to print the meaning, in Calligraphy, of more than 14,500+ first names. The program is primarily targeted at entrepreneurs who want to sell the printout in a small business setting such as a craft show, swap-meet, street fair, etc. Also a GREAT fund-raiser for schools and clubs!

The program was designed with the novice computer user in mind! Entry of the required data is achieved via a fill in the blanks interface. Simply fill in the required data and press enter, and the program will guide you through the simple process.

Basically, enter the first name, then select the gender, select the birth month (optional), select the birthdate (optional), and finally select one of the print options. That's it! The computer then searches the vast database for your selected name and prints your selection without further interaction.

If the name is not found among the 14,500+ names, then the program will allow you to "link" the name to a more common spelling of your selection, or route you to a "research" screen to allow the searching of the secondary database.

The program also allows for a "tag" line or personal message to be appended to the bottom of your printouts, such as "Happy Birthday from Grandma," or "Compliments of Dewey, Cheatum and Howe Insurance." The "tag" option is selected/deselected via the "Options" menu pull-down.

A graphic may be printed on the dual-name printout between the two names for an added touch. This is particularly useful for Valentine's Day, Weddings, Anniversaries, etc. The graphic may be pre-selected via the "Options" menu pull-down or selected "on-the-fly" upon entering the "dual-name" screen.

Use of Windows "Print Manager" is highly recommended and its use or non-use is indicated on the main screen. You may engage the print spooler by going into the Windows Control Panel and selecting "Printer." Simply check the Print Manager box and return to First Name Almanac. Use of this "tool" will allow you to enter many names and allow them to "spool" or stack-up while the printer is busy, thus freeing your computer.


Gender

Enter the gender (sex) for the name. This is required as many names are "uni-sex," that is they may be suited for males or females. Such names as Pat, Chris and Tracy are examples of uni-sex names. The program does not attempt to link a gender to the name automatically, YOU must select or the program default will be used.

lease note that when you print two names (dual-name), the gender of the second name is automatically the opposite of the first name selected. That is, if you entered Bob for the first name, and pressed Print Dual Names, then the gender of the second name will be pre-selected as Female for you convenience.

This can be overridden to have same-sex dual name printouts by simply re-selecting the desired gender.

Note: The default gender may be set in the 'Preferences' menu.


Print Bithdate?
Print Birthdate?

Many times you will be asked to make a printout for a person(s) for whom you may not know the birthdate. No problem, simply select "No" as your choice, and the birthdate will not be printed. On dual name, if it is not printed for one, it will not print for the other, so that the page will appear balanced graphically.

  Many people also object to any mention of the Zodiac in the printout. Simply go to the "OPTIONS" pull-down menu from the main screen and de-select this option and NO Zodiac/Astrology data will be printed.


Select Birthmonth

Easy! Simply cursor up or down with your arrow keys or click the appropriate selection with your mouse and then hit 'Enter'. This selection will be enabled unless you chose NOT to print the birthdate.


Enter Birthday

Enter the two digit number for the birthday such as 01 for one or 10 for ten. When highlighted with your mouse the selection will be overwritten with your entry. After entry you may press Enter or move to the next selection.

The default YES/NO use Birthdate can be changed via the 'Preferences' menu.


Print Single Name
Landscape  -   Print Single Name in Landscape Mode

This is by far the most popular print choice, as most of your printouts will utilize this option. After you have entered the name, selected the gender, entered the birthday, then you may click on this button or any of the print options to complete the operation.

From here the program and your computer take over, and the name, if found on the first pass, will be printed.

ow is a good time to discuss, "What happens if the program can't find a name?" First Name Almanac has in its database more than 14,500+ first names from around the world. Granted, most of the name are from English speaking countries, however, many cultures are represented. We have, in addition, many African-American names, which for the most part are created.

If the program alerts you with a message box that says that your requested name was not found, you have some options. First, it will find the closest name alphabetically to your selection and present it to you as an option. Remember, the program will ALWAYS use your spelling regardless of the definition used. If the choice offered is acceptable, then click "YES." You may also cancel and return back to enter another name. Ah!, but there is a third option. If you don't like the choice given as an alternative to your requested name then select "NO" and you will routed to another screen.

If the name you seek is simply an unusual spelling of a more common name, then enter the name into the text box provided and click "OK." However, if the name is so unusual that there simply is no equivalent name then choose "RESEARCH" and the program will search its SECONDARY database for the name. Most of the time, most any name can be found. In addition, each time this option is utilized, the name is automatically entered in an external file so that it may be sent to Ken Kirkpatrick Software for inclusion into the primary or MASTER database. Click on EXPORT from the main screen to export these names to a floppy disk. Registered users may ship this disk to Ken Kirkpatrick Software at any time and for an nominal fee get these names included into a new database and mailed back to the registered user. If all users participate in this interactive database exchange, the first name database will grow into the world's largest!


Print Dual Name

This option allows the printing of two names side-by-side! Very popular for Valentines, anniversaries, and weddings. When this print option is chosen you will be routed to a second input screen for data entry. Simply fill in the blanks as you did for the first name, then select "Print." If both names are found in the database, the program will simply print your selection.


Print 5 x 7

Selecting this option, available only in the Professional Edition, prints your selected name in a 5" x 7" format. Using standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper, the program will draw a 5 x 7 border for cutout and place your data inside the the border. The 5 x 7 is oriented in "Portrait" mode so as to fit popular 5 x 7 frames. Note that it will actually print on the 8 1/2 x 11 paper in "Landscape" mode but the cutout will be "portrait" oriented.

As a sales idea, many of our customers print a 5 x 7 and place it in a dual 5 x 7 frame with the "Almanac" on one side and a 5 x 7 photo on the other, a great inexpensive gift idea!

he cutout may be positioned on the left, center, or right of the 8 /12 x 11 page so that you may capture the best part of the paper should your be using pre-printed color paper. As an example, you may wish to place the cutout over the right hand portion of a paper that contains a rainbow on the right side. This positioning is set in the Options pull-down menu on the main screen.

Should you wish to eliminate the pre-printed "cutout border" , simply "uncheck" that option in the Options pull-down menu. This can be re-enabled at any time by re-selecting that option. Note that all menu options are "sticky", that is, they will remain that way until you change them again.


Print Large Border Paper

Many "designer" papers available today have large graphic borders such as flowers or balloons. These large bordered papers usually have about an 1 1/4" "border" area. Since this area is non-printable, the text must be scaled down to fit inside the printable area. That's why we have this option, available only in the Professional Edition.

When this print option is chosen, the entire printed page is "shrunk" to fit inside this 1 1/4" border and the result is stunning!


Print Baby Sipper Mug

This great gift idea option, only available in the Professional Edition, prints a cutout to fit inside a Baby Sipper mug. An exact "cutout" is produced on an 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Simply cut out the insert and place it inside the baby sipper mug, snap-on the lid, and you have produced a salable personalized mug. Great gift idea for newborns and baby showers.


Print Mugs & Keychains

Perhaps the most popular option available to Professional Edition users, this selection makes an insert for an insulated coffee mug and 2 x 3" snap keychain.

No need for gender or birthdate, this button located next to the name input box is perhaps the easiest to use. Simply type in any name and "click" this button. If the name is found in the database, no further interaction is required, and your printer will produce the page with the cutouts. Just cut out the mug insert or keychain insert and place them inside the mug or keychain. That's it!


Print 8 x 10

Since the most popular frames are NOT 8 1/2" x 11" but rather 8" x 10", we have made this print option available to our users of the Professional Edition.

Selecting this option prints an 8" x 10" cutout border on 8 1/2" x 11" paper and "shrinks" the data to fit inside the cutout area. Simply cut along the lines and the finished product fits nicely into an 8" x 10" frame.


Portrait - Single Name
Portrait - Print Single Name in Portrait Mode

This will produce a printout in 'portrait' mode, that is, normal orientation for a printout. After you have entered the name, selected the gender, entered the birthday, then you may click on this button or any of the print options to complete the operation.

From here the program and your computer take over, and the name, if found on the first pass, will be printed.

 Now is a good time to discuss, "What happens if the program can't find a name?" First Name Almanac has in its database more than 14,500+ first names from around the world. Granted, most of the name are from English speaking countries, however, many cultures are represented. We have, in addition, many African-American names, which for the most part are created.

If the program alerts you with a message box that says that your requested name was not found, you have some options. First, it will find the closest name alphabetically to your selection and present it to you as an option. Remember, the program will ALWAYS use your spelling regardless of the definition used. If the choice offered is acceptable, then click "YES." You may also cancel and return back to enter another name. Ah!, but there is a third option. If you don't like the choice given as an alternative to your requested name then select "NO" and you will routed to another screen.

If the name you seek is simply an unusual spelling of a more common name, then enter the name into the text box provided and click "OK." However, if the name is so unusual that there simply is no equivalent name then choose "RESEARCH" and the program will search its SECONDARY database for the name. Most of the time, most any name can be found. In addition, each time this option is utilized, the name is automatically entered in an external file so that it may be sent to Ken Kirkpatrick Software for inclusion into the primary or MASTER database. Click on EXPORT from the main screen to export these names to a floppy disk. Registered users may ship this disk to Ken Kirkpatrick Software at any time and for an nominal fee get these names included into a new database and mailed back to the registered user. If all users participate in this interactive database exchange, the first name database will grow into the world's largest!


The Stealth Feature

Beginning version 3.8a, this new feature allows you to 'research' a name in the background.

That is, when invoked by selecting this option from the 'Options' menu, you no longer need

to interact with the program in order to print a name that the database doesn't find on the

first  pass.

As an example, if previously you entered the name 'Trameeka', a message box would pop

up and tell you that the name 'Trameeka' was NOT found and would suggest the closest

match alphabetically. If you chose not to take the suggestion, then you would be routed to

another screen which would allow you to either 'Link' the name or 'Research.'

When invoked, the 'Stealth' option eliminates that. Why Stealth? Many of your customers

will assume that you are 'manipulating' the data when you 'Link' or 'Research' a name.

Because your customer may be 'looking over your shoulder,' this new option will allow you

to print ANY name without further intervention. It will, of course, continue to write this 'unknown'

name to the newnames file for future export.

Note: When activated, you will note a small yellow rectangle in the lower right-hand corner

of the name input area. This alerts you that 'Stealth' is ON. Also, if Stealth is activated, a

small 'lighting bolt' will be seen on the "Printing..." overlay. This tells you (secretly) that the

name was 'researched.' When 'Stealth' is in action, the program will NEVER turn you down!


British English Conventions

Allows persons living in the U.K. to use a British English dictionary instead of the American English dictionary. The printed output can contain thousands of words that by default use American English spelling, such as 'center'. The British English spelling would be 'centre.'

By selecting the 'Preferences', 'System-Wide Defaults' menu, you can toggle between American and British English conventions. This selection also alters the date format on the printouts between, for I  example, August 21 for American conventions and 21 August, for British conventions.

We encourage persons living in the U.K. to advise us of any awkward phrases or odd meanings, etc. and report them to us for inclusion in our U.K. version.


Mirror Printing
Reverse or "Mirror" Printing

Professional Version only

This feature allows the program to output a 'mirror' image of the

selected item. In order to print a First Name Almanac on a tee-shirt , for example, the image

on the transfer paper must be a reverse or mirror image, so that when placed face-down on

the material and heat-pressed the final result will be imaged correctly.

This feature, of course, requires that you have the proper dye-sublimation or thermal-wax

printer, transfer paper and a heat press for tee-shirts or mugs.

Clicking on the 'Mirror' button will toggle this function. It is a 'sticky' control. That is, it will remain

in it's chosen state until re-clicked.


Alternate Meaning

Let's face it, not all names have a flattering meaning. Take 'Sheila' , for instance.

It has two meanings, both  horrible. The first is 'Blind' from the Latin 'caecus.'

The second is from the Roman family name Caecilius meaning "a member of the

(legless) lizard family." Just the thing for the for the baby's nursery.

If you click the "Alternate Meaning" box just under the name input box, we'll give

you a much more pleasant meaning, and this is available for most any name.

What's more, it's all done in the background with no intervention on your part other

than selecting "Alternate Meaning."


Male or Female Default
Male or Female as Default

This is very straight forward. You may now select Male or Female as the default gender.

Previously, Male was the default.

Choose 'Preferences', 'System-Wide Defaults' from the main menu to set your choice.


Mug Insert With Keychain

Professional Version Only

Introduced by popular demand, this feature allows you to print a coffee mug insert on

the same page as the keychain. Previously, two separate printouts were required to

obtain the inserts. To set this option, select 'Preferences', 'System-Wide Defaults'

from the main menu.

The coffee mug only option now prints just the insert high on the page to allow the

'flipping' of the paper and printing another on the same page


Tag Line

From the 'Options' menu, select this feature. When selected, you may print a

'Tag Line', or personal message on any product including all the mugs and

keychains if you have the Professional Edition.

The message may be up to 80 characters long and when invoked, a dialog

box will pop-up asking for your message. Your message will be stored and

may be called at any time. When selected, the message will be printed on

everything until cancelled by you.


Print Centering
Print Centering on Dual Name

Some printers, notably ink jets, have difficulty center the output of the dual name option.

We have now added the ability for you to move the entire printed portion of the dual name

printout up to one inch left or right in 1/1000" increments.

Select 'Preferences', 'Print Centering' from the main menu to adjust your printed output.

Note: This option ONLY affects the output of Dual Name (two names printed side-by-side.)

This option is NOT printer specific and will affect the printout regardless of the printer selected.

It IS 'Sticky,' that is, it will remain with the offset chosen until changed. Millimeters as well as

inches for international customers.


What's New

Whats New This Version?

Date	Version	Type	Comments

12/19/1996	4.4d	Minor	Added Print Preview for "N is for Names"

Just before print time, when selecting paper

button, there is now a "Preview" button added.

Pro Version Only.

Corrected Astrological dates for Southern

Hemisphere.

Corrected numerous minor "bugs"

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12/04/1996	4.4c	Minor	Fixed irregular printing of Dual Name Graphic

Exemplar in Windows 95. Page should print

fine now on any printer in Win 3.1x or Win95.

Fixed alignment problem in "N is For Names"

section. The cap letters and subsequent lines

now perfectly align regardless of name printed.

This was accomplished by added a fixed width

font for this special purpose. Pro Version Only.

Fixed misc. problems associated with Print

Preview in Pro Version.

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11/20/1996	4.4b	Major	Added a non-rhyming POEM button for First

Names. This single most requested feature

was to be featured in another program, but now

included in this Pro Version Only update for free!

Makes a gift printout of ANY first name given.

"P" is for passionate, your love of life!  -  is the idea!

Name does not have to be in data base as there

is no actual meaning assigned.  Accessed through

new button in PRO VERSION called " N is For Name."

Prints via any one of 20 custom buttons. Portrait or

Landscape, with "Sentiment or Tag" line, of course.

The entry is not gender or date based. Simply enter

the name and  click "N is For Name." Use the

Custom Memory Buttons to size and place. No

Reverse Mirror printing available yet for this item.

Fully user defined color ready!

Added another FONT for the POEM section ONLY.

Called "Black Forest," and is selected under

"Preferences", then "System Wide Defaults."

Chose the  default font you know and love or try this

new bolder look for the poem button ONLY.

Does not affect any other section or button.

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11/04/1996	4.3a	Major	Added 10 more "Custom Paper" buttons for

a total of 20. Also added ability to print Landscape

output on Portrait paper (via Custom Paper Buttons.)

Added ability to print Portrait output on Landscape

paper (via Custom Paper Buttons.) With these new

features, the program can now output any size at

any orientation on any paper.

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09/19/1996	4.2a	Major	Added ability to EDIT MEANINGS at print time.

While no changes are made to the permanent

database, you can edit or completely change

any meaning just before print time. You can

enable/disable this dialog box (default is

enabled) from the 'Options menu pull-down.

Added ability to CANCEL printing to most print

options.

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09/05/1996	4.1e	Minor	Misc. Small Bug Fixes

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09/01/1996	4.1d	Minor	Added version control background checking

to project.

Fixed minor internal problems.

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08/09/1996	4.1c	Minor	Fixed some Windows 95 incompatibility

problems.

Updated some custom control versions.

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07/25/1996	4.1b	Minor	Maintenance Release

Fixed misc. minor problems

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07/20/1996	4.1a	Major	Print Dual Name in Portrait! Select up to

10 predefined text sizes and placements.

Upon selection of the "Custom Size" button

in Dual name, you will be given a choice of

10 user-defined paper setups. (see  next item)

Pro Version Only

Custom Paper size now allows the setup and

utilization of ten custom paper setups as

user-defined buttons. Found under "Preferences,"

choose, "Custom Paper." We have created

a "Wizard" to help in your setup and selection

of the buttons. The "Wizard will allow you to choose

"Landscape" or "Portrait" paper, assign a name

to the button for easy quick reference, and adjust

the placement of the text up or down, left or right

in .125" increments. Also new this edition, by request,

is the sizing of the text body in 5% increments

instead of 10% increments. What this all means is

that you can use any size "art" paper and place and

size the output anywhere on the page and define

a button or "macro" to remember that setting.	Pro Version Only

Ability to select either "Portrait" or "Landscape"

as the default button presented at print time.

Previously, "Landscape" was always the default.

Make your choice under "Preferences." "System

Wide Defaults."

VBRUN300.DLL, the Microsoft, run time module, has

been eliminated from the install disks. It is available

as a second disk for those who do not have this

module on their computers.  It was a large file only

required to be installed once on your computer.

It has been also eliminated on the electronic versions

of this program.

643 new names have been added from submissions

gathered by users.

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06/18/1996	4.0c	Major	The most requested feature is now included

in this new version. Beginning with ver 4.0a

you have the ability to position single & dual

names anywhere, on any size paper. It also

includes ability to size output from full size

at 100% down to 50% of original in 10%

increments. See "Custom Paper Size"

This new feature will allow you to use true

8" x 10" paper and "tweak" the centering

ANYWHERE on the paper in 1/8" increments.

Pro Version Only

Added custom color selection to color pallette.

Now program updates are contained in same

disk as Shareware. No separate "Update"

program required. Simply install any version of

First Name that is newer than your's and the

program will recognize your registered status.

Added "history'" to "tag  or sentiment" line.

Remembers last 20 entries. Available by pressing

up-arrow key in "Sentiment" window. Highlight your

choice and press enter to recall past tag line.

Added color palette icon and preferences icon to

main screen of pro version. Allows you to directly

access preferences without  going through menu

items.

Added ability to remove from printing the floral

decorations or "flourishes" to the left & right of name.

They print by default. To turn off printing of these

decorations, go to the "Preferences" menu and

select "System Wide Defaults" menu item. Simply

uncheck the appropriate checkbox.

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02/09/1996	3.9e	Minor	Fixed problems with "Illegal Function Call" in

preferences menu. Deleted ability to Maximize

Window state from within program as it caused

too many erratic problems on some systems.

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01/29/1996	3.9d	Minor	Added ability to override local origin on Print

Preview. Pro Version Only.

Added ability to select/deselect personality traits

on Baby Sipper Mug due to small print size.

Changeable in Preferences- System Wide Defaults

Pro Version Only.

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01/06/1996	3.9c	Major	Important major change!

Added ability to override local origin

This option allows you to pre-define up to 5 local

origins and overide the data base entry at print time,

Take the time to study this new option, as it will

prove invaluable to you! Tired of "Unique & Original"

for unusual names? This option is for you!

Added ability to specify the printing positions of the

key tags on the sheet. Previously, you could only

print four-up on a page, which was time consuming

for ink-jet owners. Now specify a single print position

in any one of four areas on the page and speed

printing by 300%.

Print Dual-Names Graphics Example sheet on

demand! Look for this option under "System Wide

Defaults," under "Preferences" menu.

Fixed printing bug on mugs with short names and tag

lines.

Fixed bug on print preview that still printed on cancel

and edit.

Added hundreds of user-submitted names to data base.

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12/02/1995	3.9b	Major	Greatly enhanced Print Preview in Pro Version.

Many customers have asked for a sample to be

printed for customer preview instead of viewing

preview screen only.  Insert a piece of plain

paper and try this option. "Return to Presenter"

and "Evaluation Copy" make the "sample" copy

unattractive to keep! Lucky numbers are disabled.

Pro Version Only!

Print Preview (Pro Version only) now is full screen

with larger fonts for easier reading!  ( Note: Dual

names cannot be previewed as the font size

required for two names side-by-side is unreadable

at 640 x480 resolution.)

Ability added to alternate between original and

secondary meaning on print preview. If there is

only one meaning available the program so

indicates. Pro Version Only!

Added Ability to select page orientation at print

time to most full page output. If you select "Single,"

"8 x 10," "5 x 7," you will be presented with a choice

of orientations. Most asked for feature! This means

that you can now do "8 x 10" in Portrait mode!

(Note: 8" x 10" ACTUALLY prints on 8.5 x 11" paper

as the program does NOT support actual 8" x 10"

size paper.)

In Pro Version added many personality traits, etc.

to mugs, steins, baby sippy cups, etc. Much

requested feature!

Keychains are now printed four-up on a page so

you may pick the portion of the page to utilize best.

Pro Version Feature.

If "Tag Line" (now called "Sentiment") is too LONG

to fit within borders of Keychain, you will be routed

BACK to input shorter "sentiment."   Pro Version.

Month list box now "wraps" in both directions via

the  up/down arrow key.

Hundreds of names added submitted by

registered users.

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11/15/1995	3.9a	Moderate	Added 2 1/4" Snap-In Buttons - Neil #999

9-up on a page, great for party name badges.

Pro Edition only.

Added 5" x 7" Jewelry Box - Landscape Mode.

Pro Edition only.

Added Page Centering "tweak" value to single

page, portrait & landscape, 8 x10, large border.

Added ability to change upper number of lucky

numbers from preset of 51 to any number.

Many State and country lotteries have less

numbers. See "Preferences" from main menu.

Enhanced British English edition.

Added hundreds of new names submitted by

current regisistered users.

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09/25/95	3.8f	Minor	Rewrote Dual-Name print output to correct

misc. printing problems associated with

tag-line and overall sizing of page.

Windows 95 compatibility issues resolved.

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09/04/95	3.8e	Minor	Added two new Pro version print buttons:

1. Print Jewelry Box #2700 - 4" x 6"

2. Print Panoramic Frame # 449

Corrected Shareware Version's ability to print

registration form in Windows 95.

Added new names.	_______________________________________________________________________

08/22/95	3.8d	Minor	Improved internal bitmap compression resulting

in smaller program size & better efficiency.

Internal improvements for Windows 95 compatibility.

Ability in "System Wide" Preferences to set

output of Dual Name printout to 80% of normal.

(In effect, shrinks output to conform with 8" x10")

Corrected  -  Birthdate Yes/No in Dual Name did

not respond to global setting in System-Wide

Preferences.

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08/20/95	3.8c	Minor	Added three new graphics for dual-name printout

 1) 'lil Boy	 2) 'lil Girl	3) Christian Cross

Enhanced centering and location of dual-name

graphics, and sizing of text.

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08/17/95	3.8b	Minor	Added ability to keep track of number of printouts

actually printed for accounting purposes. This may

be useful if you want to know how many you sold or

produced on a given day. There is the ability to

"zero" out or reset the count, with a separate counter

indicating how many times the count has been

reset. This option is found under the menu item 'Special'

Corrected omission of allowing viewing of alternate

meaning on Print Preview (Pro Version only)

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08/13/95	3.8a	Major	Added reverse "mirror" printing capability for

dye sublimation, heat transfer printing on tee-shirts,

etc. Pro Version Only.

Added British English support for U.K. customers.

Go to 'Preferences' from the main screen and

select 'System-Wide Defaults.'  Will correct spelling

and syntax to British conventions.

 	(example: color vs colour)

Added a "Stealth" option. Selecting this option from

the 'Options' menu allows you to bypass the

'Research' function if the name is not found on the

first pass. Instead, it will do the 'research' in the

background and print the name without any

intervention.

Added "Alternate Meaning" checkbox just below

name input. If you don't like the meaning given by

the database, check this option and let the program

search for another. Try it with the name 'Sheila'

without this feature and then with the 'alternate.'

Added the ability to set "Male" or "Female" as the default setting instead of enforcing "male" as the standard. Also added the ability to choose to use and print the birthdate as default. Previously, the default was YES only. Set these options in the menu "Preferences." "System-Wide Defaults."

Added the ability to print a mug insert with the keychain on the same paper, or not. Many felt it was a waste of paper to print both on separate pieces of paper. Select/Unselect this option from the 'System Defaults' under the 'Preferences' menu choice. Pro Version Only.

Added Tag Line to all products. Formerly a custom message was only available on single, dualname, etc. Now available on mugs, keychains. Pro Version Only.

Added ability to "tweak" (adjust) print centering on dual-name printout. Many printers cannot correctly center this page output. By selecting this menu option under 'Preferences,' Page Centering,' you may move the entire printed area 1 inch left or right of center in thousands of an inch increments.

Add this "What's New?" screen that will activate upon any update of the program. Appears only one time, but may be accessed through 'Help.'

  	Changed birthdate format on printout to ordinal numbers. Previously, printout said " Customer was born on June 21." Now says " Customer was born on the 21st of June." A little more cosmetic...


Local Orgin
Override Local Origin

Read this VERY carefully. It is important that you throughly understand this option!

This option, when selected, will allow you to override the default "Local Origin"

country or ethnic group with your own user-defined selection.

Reasoning behind implementation of this option

Also see Define Local Origin

The plain button just to the right of the Cancel button is the Override Button.

If you simply select "Landscape" or "Portrait" print mode and do NOT click the "Override"

button, then your selected name will print with the actual "Default" local origin such as

"English," "Old German," etc.  The panel just below the "Cancel" button shows the

selected "Local Origin." In the above case, the "Default" Local Origin is selected.

If you click the "Override" button once, your first pre-defined "Local Origin" will replace

the "Default". In the example below, the user has clicked the button once and the number

"1" is displayed on the "Override" button. This activates the pre-defined Local Origin of

"African-American," and will be printed as the "Local Origin" regardless of the Database

information. If you "Click" again, number 2 will be displayed, and so forth. You may set

your user-defined Local Origins under "Define Local Origins" from the "Preferences" Menu.


Reasoning
Reasoning for "Override of Local Origin"

If, for instance, you live in an area that has a large ethnic population, many of the

name requests will be for "ethnic" names. The "Local Origin" of the selected name

has no way of knowing that "locally" the name is from a different ethnic population than

indicated on the printout.

If you live in Australia, and you input the name "Kenneth," the "default" local origin

is "English." Wouldn't it be nice to "override" the data base and insert "Australian"

in its place? Hence the value of this option!

Under "Preferences" menu item is the choice, "Define Local Origin." You simply need

to pre-define any ethnic origin or country you commonly use. Number 1 being the most

commonly used by you. You can make up to five choices and select any of the five

at print time.


Define Local Origins

This option may be found under "Preferences" menu item, "Define Local Origin"

Also see Overide Local Origins

To change the default "African American," simply click on that selection and then click on the

text box above. Type in your phrase and press "Enter" or click the "Ok" button next to the input box.

Repeat the procedure for the next four "User Defined Local Origins." Your five selections are now

the five choices you will have when you "override" at print time. They may be changed at any time

and are stored until you change them,


Key Tag Options

This option in the Professional Edition allows the end-user to define where on the page

one or more keytags will be printed. Simply "click" the desired position to toggle

print/no print of the particular position. This is especially helpful if a single keytag

insert is to be printed on a particular position of the page capturing the best background

of the page. On ink jets, the printing is much faster, as the program only need print one

position, instead of four.

You may print just one or all four and any combination you wish. The settings are

"sticky," and will remain as such until changed.


Custom Paper Size Options

Pro Version Only

This option, available beginning in version 4.0a, is the single most requested item by

users of this software.

Simply put, it allows the placement of single name, landscape or portrait, & dual name on any size

paper (such as true 8" x10" or A4) anywhere on the page, left & right, up& down. It further allows you

select the printable area from full size at 100%, down to 50% of original. In other words, any size,

anywhere, on any paper.

The settings are recorded after your selection and are available via the button captioned

"Custom Size Paper " and "Select Dual Name." In "Custom Size Paper," you can choose from

"Portrait" or "Landscape" mode. The custom size paper is selected in Dual-Name mode via a new

button captioned "Custom Size Paper."

The adjustments to the text positions are incremented and decremented in 1/8" or .125 inch

increments. You may independently adjust or "tweak" left & right, and up & down for both

Portrait and Landscape orientations. Quick access is given to these setting via a new "options"

button in the pro version next to the "Current Options" area.

It is suggested that you try single sheet feeding your printer with any new "odd" size paper and print

a full size image upon it.  Enter the "Custom Size Paper Centering" setup via the "Preferences" menu or

the new "Options" button. Test new settings until the values are right for your paper.

Experiment and try new sizes and paper positions for a new look on your paper!