Copyright: Copyright © 1998 Sam Chan. All Rights Reserved.
Citation: Wisdom Quotes Help -- Copyright (C) 1998 Sam Chan. All Rights Reserved.


Help Contents
Wisdom Quotes Help Contents

Copyright © 1998 Sam Chan. All Rights Reserved.

Help topics for Wisdom Quotes are listed below. To learn to use Help press the F1 key.

About Wisdom Quotes

Getting Started

List of Keyboard equivalents

Registering Wisdom Quotes

Uninstalling Wisdom Quotes

Contacting the Author

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

License, Copyright and Disclaimer

Version History


About Wisdom Quotes

Wisdom Quotes is an application designed to display thoughts that will inspire and motivate you throughout the day.

You can choose your favorite backdrop / images and accompany the quotes with soothing music and sounds effect. It can be configured to pop up every time you boot your computer and after the computer has been idled for a certain period. Unless you choose to shut it, it will minimize to the Windows 95 tray.

Quotes can be displayed randomly / sequentially. This hand-picked collection offers you the best inspirational and provocative quotes. It contains a wealth of useful information. You will find tons of valuable tips, quotations, insights, and motivational sayings from many well-known Experts / Great Thinkers. It is indeed "Food for Your Thoughts". You can use it to add spark to your letters, e-mails, reports, speeches and proposals by doing a Word Search and then cuts and pastes those you find suitable through the clipboard.

It has the ability to add, edit, or delete individual quotes and more...

Try it and you will want more... It could be the BEST you can ever find so far!

Minimum requirements: Windows 95

Other features includes:

Configurable Fonts and Color for the quotes display

Resizable window for the quotes display

Printing your favorite quotes to printer

Selectable quotes file for different day of the week

Toggle for Music on/off

Toggle for Backdrop show/hide

Toggle for Hint on/off

Configurable to have random/sequential Music

Configurable to have random/sequential Backdrop

Hourly chime

Please note that Wisdom Quotes is not free software, it is Shareware.

Wisdom Quotes is copyright © 1998 by Sam Chan. All rights reserved.

You may try out the unregistered version of Wisdom Quotes without any charge for the period of one month. After that period, you have to register it with the author or completely remove it from your computer.

The unregistered version limits the total number of quotes to 30 per file.

See also:

System Requirements

How To Register

Contacting the Author


System Requirements

Please note that Wisdom Quotes is a 32Bit version and will not operate under Windows 3.1 or DOS.

Minimum Requirements:

Win95, WinNT 4.0

CPU 486DX66 or Pentium

8 MB RAM

3 MB disk space

Printer supporting True Type fonts

Video 256 colors

Recommended System:

Pentium 90

16 MB RAM or more

Video 65000 colors, 800x600 resolution

Color printer

Sound card

See Also:

Getting Started


Getting Started

Refer to About Wisdom Quotes if you are not sure what Wisdom Quotes is for. The following are some of the type of screens you will encounter when using Wisdom Quotes. For detail help, click on any of the images you can find in the following sections.

Wisdom Quotes Main Window

ToolBar

StatusBar

File Open Dialog

Find Dialog

Jump Quotes Dialog

Editing Quotes ToolBar

See Also:

Customizing Wisdom Quotes

List of Keyboard equivalents

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and Tricks


Wisdom Quotes Main Window

The above is a typical Wisdom Quotes Main Screen without the Tool Bar and Status Bar. Right-click your mouse in this window will brings up the context menu. Most of the functions are menu driven. However, shortcut keys are also available. Refer to Keyboard Shortcuts for the list of shortcut keys. You may click the mouse in any areas where the pointer changed to a hand pointer. The easiest way to get into the Setup option is by double-clicking the portion of this window where quotes are shown.


ToolBar

Click the respective button for the desire action. To remove this Tool Bar, press Alt+1 or choose from the context menu under Show option. Press Alt+1 again to re-display it.


StatusBar

You can click any section of the status bar. To remove this Status Bar, press Alt+2 or choose from the context menu under Show option. Press Alt+2 again to re-display it.


File Open Dialog

You may select different quotes file from this dialog.


Find Dialog

Enter the keyword or part of the keyword in this dialog to find quotes that contains such keyword.


Jump Quotes Dialog

Jump Quotes Dialog

Enter the quotes number you wish to display in this dialog.


Editing Quotes ToolBar

The toolbar below can be drag to different corner of the Quotes Edit window.


List of Keyboard equivalents

Wisdom Quotes allows you to use the keyboard instead of the mouse, as the following table shows.

Keys	Action

C	Capture the quotes currently displayed to the clipboard

F	Search or find your desired quotes

O	Open the options menu to customise Wisdom Quotes

Z	Zoom in (Enlarge) quotes font to the next point everytime this is pressed

Shift+Z	Zoom out (Reduce) quotes font to the next point everytime this is pressed

BackSpace	Restore quotes font to the last saved font size

P or PgUp	Show Previous quotes

N or PgDn	Show Next quotes randomly/sequentially base on the settings

S or Esc	Wisdom Quotes will be minimized / closed to Win95 tray or shut down depending on the settings

Ctrl+A	Config to display next quotes automatically or manually

Ctrl+B	Change to the next backdrop if backdrop is not hidden

Ctrl+E	Edit/Add/Delete quotes

Ctrl+G	Go to a specific quotes by number.

Ctrl+M	Switch on or off the music

Ctrl+O	Open a different quotes file

Ctrl+P	Make a hard-copy of the quotes by sending it to the printer

Ctrl+S	Switch on or off the sound effect

Ctrl+T	Play the next music title

Ctrl+U	Tell the program to popup quotes from Win95 tray or not

Ctrl+0	Restore quotes color to the last saved color

Ctrl+1	Display quotes in olive

Ctrl+2	Display quotes in lime

Ctrl+3	Display quotes in yellow

Ctrl+4	Display quotes in purple

Ctrl+5	Display quotes in maroon

Ctrl+6	Display quotes in navy

Alt+0	Show or hide Hint

Alt+1	Show or hide Tool bar

Alt+2	Show or hide Status bar

Alt+3	Show or hide Bulb image

Alt+4	Show or hide the Backdrop of the quotes

Alt+5	Show or hide Wisdom Quotes window caption


Registering Wisdom Quotes

You may try out Wisdom Quotes without any costs for the period of one month. If you wish to keep on using it after one month, you have to register it with the author and pay a registration fee.

Once you have registered, you will receive a personal registration number that you can enter into the program so it knows that you have registered.

You may enter this number in exactly one (1) copy of Wisdom Quotes, installed on a single computer. More than one person is allowed to use the software, as long as no two people use it at the same time. Just like a book can be read by many people, but only by one person at a time.

If more than one person needs to use the software at the same time, you have to register a copy for each of them.

As a registered user, you will receive support for up to 12 months from the date of purchase. Support will include any upgrades or bug fixes released within that 12 months.

See also: How to register


Uninstalling Wisdom Quotes

To uninstall Wisdom Quotes

1.	Click the Start button.

2.	Point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

3.	Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

4.	In the Add/Remove Programs dialog box, click the Install/Uninstall tab.

5.	In the Remove window, click Wisdom Quotes and then click Remove.

6.	Follow the instructions on your screen.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.	How to add more backdrop files?

Just copy any of your desire WMF files into the BACKDROP directory. Afterwhich get into Setup option and rebuild the backdrop list from the Image Settings Tab.

Q2.	How to add more music files?

Just copy any of your desire MIDI files into the MUSIC directory. Afterwhich get into Setup option and rebuild the music list from the Audio Settings Tab.

Q3.	How to reduce Wisdom Quotes window size further?

Please refer to the Tips and Tricks

Q4.	My computer performance deteriorate. What can I do?

Please refer to the Tips and Tricks

Q4.	Why the color of the backdrop doesn't looks good?

The backdrop maybe of high color, whereas your screen do not support it or are not configured properly. Ensure highest color setting is chosen in display properties. Otherwise, choose only those backdrop that only have 256 or less colors.


Copyright/License/Warranty

Wisdom Quotes Copyright © 1998 by Sam Chan. All rights reserved.

License Agreement

This software is provided "as is". In no event shall I, the author, be liable for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect damages of any kind arising out of the delivery, performance or use of this software. This software has been written with great care but I do not warrant that the software is error free.

By using this software, you agree to these terms.

You may not attempt to reverse compile, modify, translate or disassemble the software in whole or in part.

You may freely distribute the unregistered version of Wisdom Quotes, provided that all the files are included and are unmodified and that no files have been added to the package. Please distribute it by copying the original zip file. You may not ask any money for the distribution.

If you want to put this software on a freeware/shareware CD-ROM or other compilation, please contact me before doing so, to be sure that you are not including old or incomplete stuff in the compilation. I would also appreciate it if I'd get a free copy of the CD-ROM.

You may try out the unregistered version of Wisdom Quotes without any charge for the period of one month. After that period, you have to register it with the author or completely remove it from your computer.

Acknowledgements

All trademarks and patents mentioned are acknowledged.

All quotes are from the book "A Touch of Greatness" used by permission of Thinker's Library Sdn Bhd.

The author will like to express his sincere thanks to all those who have kindly allowed the use of their materials.

The author welcomes any comments or feedback. As the effort involved in such a project is tremendous, it is not possible to guarantee the content to be completely error-free.


How to Register

As stated in the Registering Wisdom Quotes topic, you have to register your copy of Wisdom Quotes if you wish to keep on using it after trying it out.

The price for a single copy is US$10.

When I receive your order and payment, I will send you your registration number (and instructions on how to enter it in the program) by email as soon as possible. (So please do not forget to mention your email address when you place your order.)

Please note that refunds are not possible. Wisdom Quotes is shareware, so you have the opportunity to try it out before you buy it.

The following methods of payment are acceptable:

Ordering with a credit card

Ordering without a credit card


Credit Cards Order

Credit card orders are handled for me by Kagi, Inc., a service agency which handles hundreds of other authors. You can choose to purchase online via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, or First Virtual at the following locations:

Secure order form.

Non-secure order form.

This method is the most convenient, and yields the quickest turnaround of your license key. Do not send technical support questions to Kagi, as this will only serve to delay your response.

For this method, you must use the Register program included to fill out the order form. The completed form can then be emailed to Kagi, Inc..The Register program includes on-line help containing instructions for use.


Non-Credit Card Orders

If you do not have a credit card, you cannot order through Kagi, Inc.

You will have to send your order directly to me by printing and filling out the registration form.

Mail the registration form to this address:

Chan Kok Leong

C/O Lee Kong Choong

PO Box 693,

30780 Ipoh, Perak

West Malaysia

Cheques are to be drawn in favour of Chan Kok Leong and sent to the above postal address.

Malaysian can also directly transfer the money to my bank account. Contact me at samchan@kagi.com for my bank account number.

The last option (for single user only) is to send me the registration form and include US$10 in cash (wrapped in thick paper to make the cash less obvious). But this is entirely at your own risk.


Wisdom Quotes v1.0 Registration Form

To print this order form, click the above Print button.

Name:	_________________________________________

Company:	_________________________________________

Address:	_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Email:	_________________________________________

Name to register Wisdom Quotes to:

_________________________________________

Registration details

Site licenses cover a single organization for an area of up to one hundred miles (160 km)in radius. A world-wide license covers everyone in a single organization. Please observe and verify the total of your payment as you select licenses.

Malaysian	_____ at RM25 each 	=	__________

Single User	_____ at US$10 each 	=	__________

Site Licenses	_____ at US$200 each 	=	__________

World-Wide	_____ at US$2000 each 	=	__________

Total payment:	__________

Payment method

  [  ]  Cash

  [  ]  Check

  [  ]  Direct deposit

Suggestions to improve Wisdom Quotes:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

I understand the license terms completely.

I understand that I will receive my registration number through email along with the instructions how to enter it in the program. I understand that the software has to be treated like a book: only one person may use the software at a time.

I understand that improper payment will not be returned.

Date: __________________

Signature:______________


Contacting the Author

If you wish to contact the author of Wisdom Quotes, either with comments, suggestions, corrections or enhancements, you can write to:

Chan Kok Leong

C/O Lee Kong Choong

PO Box 693

30780 Ipoh, Perak

West Malaysia

Alternatively, you can send electronic mail via the Internet to: samchan@kagi.com

Feel free to visit my web page at: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/2953/index.html

You will find the latest news on Wisdom Quotes and my other software there.

If you like the software you see here, tell your friends!

See also:

How To Register

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and Tricks


Tips and Tricks

Size

You can reduce Wisdom Quotes windows size further if both toolbar and statusbar are toggled off.

Speed

Toggle off Hourly Chime and Idle Popup options if you want optimum performance for your computer system. To leave more resources for other applications, you should break up quotes into different quotes files instead of storing all quotes in the same quotes file.

Other possible uses of Wisdom Quotes

One bible verse a day

Scripture reading for the day

History of the day

Learn a new word a day

See Also:

Frequently Asked Questions


Types of Quotes

Wisdom Quotes currently only support the following types of quotes

Today's tip...

Did you know...

Today's quote...

Today's joke...

Today's message...

Bible verses of the day...


Jump to Quotes Number

Wisdom Quotes will show you the quotes that you desired after the quotes number is entered in the Jump Quotes Dialog. You can also press Ctrl+G to get to this dialog.


Quotes File Name

Choose a file of your choice here. You can also get to this dialog by pressing Ctrl+O. You may configure Wisdom Quotes to open different Quotes File on different day.


Music Toggle

You may switch on the background music or mute it. You can do this similiarly by pressing Ctrl+M. Wisdom Quotes can be configured to play music continually even when it is closed or minimized to Windows 95 tray.


Sound Toggle

Sound effect will accompany each key pressed or mouse clicked unless you have toggle it off. Instead of clicking here, you can also press Ctrl+S to do the same.


Auto Next Quotes Toggle

Wisdom Quotes will show the next quotes after the interval specified in the setup unless you have toggle it to manual mode. You can also toggle this option by pressing Ctrl+A.


Popup Toggle

In popup mode, Wisdom Quotes will popup from Windows 95 tray after the interval specified in the setup. You can also toggle this option by pressing Ctrl+U. Wisdom Quotes will remains idle in the Windows 95 tray if idle mode is chosen. However, hourly chime will still in effect unless this option is also unchecked.


Hide or Show Backdrop

Right+Click this to hide the backdrop if you find it hard to read the quotes. Right+Click again to show the backdrop again. Press Alt+4 will also toggle this option. Click or press Ctrl+B will show the next backdrop if it is not hidden.


Play Next Music Title

To play the next music title before the current music title ends, click here. You can also press Ctrl+T to have the same effect.


Bulb Image

Click on this Bulb Image to toggle the color of the quotes between white or black. To remove this Bulb Image, press Alt+3 or choose from the context menu under Show option. Press Ctrl+1/2/3/4/5/6 for other colors. Press Ctrl+0 to restore color to the last saved color.


Quotes Title

Different title will be displayed based on the quotes type currently displayed. You may configure the color and font for the quotes title by using the setup option.

See Also:

Types of Quotes


Backdrop

Currently only Windows Meta File format (WMF) Backdrop is supported. The following is another sample of a Backdrop


Quotes

The fastest way to display the next quotes is by pressing PgDn. You can enlarge or reduce the character size of the quotes on the spot by pressing Z and Shift+Z respectively. Please take note that you can press Z or Shift+Z continually for the next larger or smaller point size. You can also change the quotes color by pressing Ctrl+1/2/3/4/5/6.


Customizing Wisdom Quotes

Wisdom Quotes may be customized in a number of ways. While the installed settings will get you off to a flying start, you will benefit most and have more fun! if you spend a little time customizing it.

See:

Preferences

Customizing Toolbar

Customizing Statusbar

Customizing Quotes Appearances

Schedule/Timing

Backdrops

Sounds

Music


Close or Shutdown Wisdom Quotes

Depending on the configuration, you either close or shutdown Wisdom Quotes when you click this. You may also press Esc to put Wisdom Quotes back to Windows 95 tray. Pressing together with Shift key will invert the action define in the configuration.


Options Menu

Selecting this button will brings out an options menu. In this options menu, you can configured simple settings such as toggle Music, Sound, AutoNext quotes and Popup after idle for certain interval on / off. For advance settings choose Setup option.


Find Button

Click this button if you wish to look for quotes that contains certain keyword. Check off "match whole word only" to look for quotes that contains such keyword as a part. Click Find Next to find the next occurrence of quotes that contains the same keyword entered.


Capture Button

Clicking this will capture the currently displayed quotes into the Clipboard. Afterwhich you can  press Ctrl+V or paste key to paste the quotes into whatever application. You can use it to add spark to your letters, e-mails, reports, speeches and proposals.


Zoom Button

The fastest way to enlarge the quotes font size is by clicking this. To reduce the quotes font size, you have to click together with the Shift key. You may also do the same by pressing Z and Shift+Z. To restore to the last save font size, press /.


Volume Slide

By dragging the slide up or down, you can control the volume of the MIDI being playing. Please take note that not all sound card support this feature.


Previous Quotes Button

To see previous quotes, click this. You can also press PgUp to have that same effect.


Next Quotes Button
Next Quotes Button [image] or

Wisdom Quotes will display the next quotes randomly or sequentially depending on the configuration set in the setup when you click this button. You can also press PgDn to do the same.


Glossary of Terms

Clipboard

Context Menus

Metafile

Shareware

Zooming


Clipboard

A standard Windows feature. A place to which information can be copied for subsequent pasting to another location.


Context Menus

Menus that appear when and an object is clicked with the right mouse button. Contains the most important commands allowed for the selected object.


Metafile

A common form of vector graphic file used by Wisdom Quotes backdrops. The advantage over bitmaps is that Metafiles can be arbitrarily scaled without loosing image quality.


Shareware

Shareware is a method of software distribution that gives users a chance to try the software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, and some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program diskette with printed manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.


Zooming

Increasing or decreasing the size of the text of the quotes.


Windows 95 Tray


Version History
Revision History

Version 1.0.0 - 6th May 1998

  o First public release

Version 1.0.1 - 13th May 1998

  o No more defaulted to "Disable Keys when popped up"

  o No more "Disable keys" at Edit, Setup, Goto Quotes No. and Find options

  o Update to Status Bar is corrected

  o Using the same context menu throughout

  o Update to context menu checkbox is corrected

Version 1.0.2 - 14th May 1998

  o Volume will adjust correctly when next music is play

  o Clicking change backdrop will now change backdrop even when

     "Auto Display Next Backdrop" is checked off

  o Allow Quotes Title to be hidden as well