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WorldTime for Windows (Version 1.1 - 9/20/91 release)
Documentation
Introduction
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WorldTime for Windows (ver. 1.1) is an easy-to-use worldwide clock
utility that runs within the Microsoft Windows 3.0 environment.
WorldTime displays the current local time, Greenwich Mean Time,
and the time in each of the five continental U.S. time zones. In
addition, two user-selected controls display the current time in any
of over 100 metropolitan and geographic locations around the world.
Finally, a user-defined control allows time display for a completely
user-customizablelocation. All configuration settings can be saved
so as to be in effect each time the program is run.
("Microsoft" and "Windows 3.0" are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corp.)
Program Files
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The WorldTime package consists of three files: WTIME.EXE, WTIME.INI,
and WTIME.TXT. WTIME.EXE and WTIME.INI comprise the program itself;
the WTIME.TXT file contains program information, notes, and a
registration form.
The main program file, WTIME.EXE, obtains configuration information
from WTIME.INI each time the program is run, and writes any changes
in your configuration to WTIME.INI each time you exit the program.
For this reason, both files should be stored in the same directory
when running WorldTime from a hard drive.
Program Notes
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WorldTime for Windows requires Microsoft Windows 3.0 or higher.
Although WorldTime runs acceptably on systems equipped with EGA or
Hercules graphics, we strongly recommend the higher resolution
available on a VGA (color or mono) system.
WorldTime's relatively low memory overhead (~90 Kb) and modest screen
refreshes make its performance satisfactory on virtually any computer
capable of running Microsoft Windows 3.0+.
WorldTime Setup
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Setup and configuration for WorldTime is fairly straightforward.
The most important thing to do BEFORE running WorldTime is to make
sure your computer's system clock (DOS TIME and DATE) settings are
accurate. This can be done from the DOS prompt with the "TIME"
commmand, through the use of several popular setup utilities, or
(perhaps most conveniently) within Windows itself via the Control
Panel.
For WorldTime to function correctly, your local time zone must be
selected (active) in the Local Time Zone list box control. Once this
is done, all WorldTime calculations will be based on your computer's
system clock, relative to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This selection
need only be made once (assuming your computer is not moved to a
different time zone).
Once configured, WorldTime displays your local time, Greenwich Mean
Time, and the current time in the five major continental U.S. time
zones. Two User-Selected drop-down controls allow you to display
the current time in any of 110 locations around the world. A third
control is completely User-Defined, allowing you to enter a custom
location of your own choosing. Time setting in the User-Defined
Location is controlled by the horizontal scroll bar (which may be
blanked by setting to the extreme left position).
All configuration settings, including local time zone, User-Selected
and User-Defined locations and times, are saved into the WTIME.INI
file when you exit WorldTime.
Note: Changes in your configuration will ONLY be saved to the
WTIME.INI file if you exit via the "File/Exit" menu bar sequence.
Closing WorldTime by double-clicking the control button in the
upper-left corner (or using the Alt-F4 key combination) will exit
the program WITHOUT saving any new settings.
Daylight Savings Time Mode
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New to this release of WorldTime for Windows is a user-enabled
Daylight Savings Time mode.
If Daylight Savings Time is in effect in your local time zone,
WorldTime should be run in DST mode. DST mode is toggled on and
off via the menu bar "Options/DST Mode" selection; when active,
it makes the necessary adjustments to WorldTime's calculations
(again, assuming the user's computer system clock has been
accurately updated to reflect the correct current time).
DST Mode "active" status is confirmed by a RED indicator located
just to the right of the WorldTime globe logo.
Calculations for recognizing foreign (i.e. non-local time zone)
Daylight Savings Time periods -- and there are SEVERAL in use in
different parts of the world -- are handled within the program
itself, and do not require user-configuration.
As with the other configuration settings, your local DST Mode
status is written to WTIME.INI and maintained in effect for
subsequent sessions.
Daylight Savings Time Irregularities
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Daylight Savings Time is officially observed in the United
States from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in
October. Even so, there are certain areas within the U.S. and
its territories that DO NOT observe Daylight Savings Time.
These include the states of Arizona, Hawaii, parts of Indiana,
the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
As mentioned in the previous section, many countries in the world
observe some form of Daylight Savings Time. Unfortunately, the
dates of observance differ widely from nation to nation (and, in
the case of some countries in the Southern Hemisphere, occur at
the opposite time of year).
Although WorldTime is capable of recognizing the Daylight Savings
Time periods observed in each of the nations listed in the
User-Selected Location controls, this requires that both the TIME
and DATE settings of your computer's system clock be correct.
Note: The Greenwich Mean Time display always reflects true
Standard Time at the Prime Meridian, even during those periods
when locations in that time zone are observing Daylight Savings
Time. For this reason, the displayed GMT time will, during such
periods, actually differ from clock times shown for locations like
London or Manchester, U.K., which obviously lie in the GMT+0 time
zone.
In some other countries, the "official" policy regarding Daylight
Savings Time is extremely flexible, and subject to periodic change.
Future releases of WorldTime will attempt to reflect any such
changes.
Upgrade Notice
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Release 1.1 of WorldTime for Windows represents a number of changes
to the internal code of the original version, as well as the manner
in which configuration information is handled. For this reason,
owners of the previous release should NOT use their old (ver. 1.0)
WTIME.INI file with the new WTIME.EXE program.
In case of confusion, the WTIME.INI file can be displayed with
Windows Notepad (or any DOS text editor or file browser). Line one
of the correct Release 1.1 INI file should include the following
bracketed text: [WTime1.1].
Please do not edit or overwrite the INI file while viewing!
Product Registration
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WorldTime is shareware, not freeware. Product registration is
necessary if companies like ours are to continue providing quality
software for the shareware marketplace.
Registration entitles you to upgrade/update information for
WorldTime, as well as other new titles in our expanding product
line.
We at Pegasus Development appreciate your support, and hope you
enjoy using WorldTime 1.1.
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Software Registration Form
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Registered Users will be placed on our mailing list for
future Pegasus Products and upgrade notices of World Time.
Return this form along with your remittance to:
Pegasus Development
WorldTime 1.1 Registration
11900 Grant Place
Des Peres, MO 63131
You can also register by phone using your Mastercard or VISA
through Advanced Support Group at (314) 256-3130 (local St. Louis)
or toll-free at 1-800-788-0787 ORDERS ONLY.
______ World Time Registrations @ $10.00 each $______
Payment by:
[] Check [] MasterCharge [] VISA
Card# ____________________________ Exp. Date _______
Signature of Cardholder_____________________________
Name________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
City _______________________ State ____ Zip_________
Telephone (______)______________________