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- * Stable Technical Graphs *
- * Version 2.0 *
- * May 1994 *
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- Stable Technical Graphs is not free software!
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- WINTERRA Software Group provides a limited license for you to
- evaluate this product for a period of 30 days in your own work
- environment. This "try before you buy" approach allows you to
- determine if the product meets your individual needs before you
- purchase it. If you continue to use this product after the 30 day
- evaluation period, you are required to purchase a licensed version.
-
- PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE FILE BEFORE INSTALLING OR RUNNING STABLE.
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- This version of Stable Technical Graphs is the most current version
- as of the above release date. However, keep in mind that we are
- constantly upgrading and enhancing our products, and this version
- may not reflect the most current version of the product.
- *******************************************************************
-
- System Requirements
- -------------------
- Stable Technical Graphs v2.0 is a Microsoft Windows application requiring
- the following minimal hardware configuration:
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- o An 80x86 personal computer running Microsoft Windows 3.1 and above.
- o 2MB RAM (4MB recommended).
- o VGA (640x480) or higher resolution.
- o System mouse or other pointing device.
- o System printer for producing printed charts (optional).
-
- What Data Files Do I Use?
- -------------------------
- Stable Technical Graphs is a financial analysis and charting application
- requiring you to have existing (or access to) financial historical data in
- one of the following supported formats:
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- o TeleChart 2000 (TC2000)
- o MetaStock
- o CSI (Commodity System Inc.)
- o Technical Tools
- o ASCII CSV (Comma Separated Format)
-
- ASCII CSV is the most flexible, allowing you to use (worst case) any ASCII
- text editor to edit and maintain your data files manually. Most spreadsheets
- can also export or save data in this format if you choose to maintain your
- financial data files in this manner.
-
- *************
- * IMPORTANT *
- *************
- We have provided several financial ASCII data files that you can use to
- evaluate and run Stable Technical Graphs. To access these files, perform
- the following steps:
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- 1. Select File/Open Chart... from the application menu.
- 2. In the Open Chart dialog, select "CSV (ASCII)" as the import file
- type and navigate to the directory you installed Stable Technical
- Graphs. The File Name list should display the following financial
- data files:
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- AAPL.CSV Apple Computer, Inc.
- HRB.CSV H&R Block
- DJ30.CSV Dow Jones 30 Industrials
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- 3. Select one of the sample files and click the OK button.
-
- See "Chapter 6 Data Files" in the shareware reference manual for
- further details about ASCII file format (STABLE.TXT).
-
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
- WINTERRA Software Group has a companion product called Stable Data
- Assistant which provides both automated (via CompuServe) and manual
- data maintenance features. Shareware versions of this product can
- be found online under the name DASST.ZIP or DASST102.ZIP. Check
- with your favorite shareware vendor, or mail $5 to us and request a
- shareware version.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Installation
- ------------
- The shareware distribution version of Stable Technical Graphs is normally
- provided in a compressed format (.ZIP, .ARC, etc.)
-
- 1. The simplest form of installation is to copy the compressed shareware
- file to a single directory (i.e. \STABLE). If you have a previous
- version of Stable Technical Graphs on your hard drive, and you want
- to retain it, create a different directory (i.e., \STAB200). The
- data files that you will be using with this product (and provided
- by you) can reside in any directory you choose.
-
- 2. Decompress the Stable file using the appropriate decompression
- program (PKUNZIP.EXE for .ZIP file, PKXARC.EXE for .ARC, etc.)
- All distribution files should remain in the same directory.
-
- PLEASE READ CHAPTER 1 "INTRODUCTION" IN STABLE.TXT FOR ADDITIONAL
- INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
-
- 3. Execute STABLE.EXE from within the Windows environment.
-
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- Version 2.0 Description
- -----------------------
- For a full description of features found in Stable Technical Graphs, refer
- to the files STABLE.TXT or DESCRIBE.TXT.
-
- Some of the major changes found in this version over previous versions of
- Stable Technical Graphs include:
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- o TeleChart 2000 (TC2000) data compatible!
- o Financial groups can be created for organizing and collecting any
- number of individual charts into a common group.
- o Interactive chart drawing tools; including trend lines, speed
- resistance lines, and text attachments can be drawn and saved with
- any chart.
- o All charts are scalable along the X and Y axis - and include chart
- zoom and selectable area functionality. As many as 16,384 days of
- data are supported for each and every chart.
- o New indicators have been added including Point & Figure, Stochastic,
- and Performance graphs.
- o Chart data can be exported to various ASCII file formats; including
- the price history format used to import into Quicken(TM).
- o Improved desktop chart management has been provided using the
- standard Microsoft Windows Multiple Document Interface (MDI).
- o Up to 8 technical analysis indicators can be created on each chart.
- o Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) support has been built in - allowing you
- to communicate directly with any Stable chart through the use of
- third-party software (such as Microsoft Excel) to open, print,
- display - or to dynamically add new data to a chart.
- o The record count record (first record in the ASCII file) is no longer
- supported in v2.0 of Stable. Additionally, the data format record
- is now optional.
-
- * The STABLE.INI file of previous versions of Stable Technical Graphs
- is not supported in v2.0, and is now stored in the same directory
- as the application.
-
-
- Additional Information
- ----------------------
- o All documentation files supplied with this product can be printed
- by simply outputting the file contents to your system printer.
- Documentation files include files with the .TXT extension.
-
- o Please verify that you have all the files for this distribution by
- checking the PACKING.LST file.
-
- o Refer to the LICENSE.TXT file for complete information on product
- distribution terms and restrictions.
-
- Registering as a Licensed User
- ------------------------------
- As a registered user, you will receive a licensed copy of the
- latest Stable Technical Graphs product on either 5 1/4 or 3 1/2
- inch diskette.
-
- As a registered user, you receive all of the following:
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- o The latest version of Stable Technical Graphs.
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- o A comprehensive laser-printed User's Manual.
-
- o Minor updates to the program as they become available,
- including all new technical indicators added to the product.
-
- o Notification in advance of all new major product releases.
- As a licensed user you will be offered major version
- releases at a substantially reduced and favorable rate.
-
- o Free technical support by phone, mail, or electronic mail
- via CompuServe.
-
- To register, simply print, fill out, and return the supplied
- registration form found in the REGISTER.TXT text file, or in the
- Stable Reference Guide file STABLE.TXT.
-
- * MasterCard and Visa credit card orders accepted.
-
- * Checks are accepted (Drawn On US Funds Only).
-
- Conclusion
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- Thank you for supporting our shareware product. If you need or would like
- a shareware copy of Stable Technical Graphs on diskette, please contact one
- of the many ASP Shareware Vendors. To find an ASP Vendor, you can contact
- the Association of Shareware Professionals for information at (616) 788-5131
- or by fax at (616)-788-2765, or contact us at the address/phone below.
-
- Look for Stable Data Assistant - the companion to Stable Technical Graphs!
-
- WINTERRA Software Group
- P.O.Box 4106
- Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
-
- Voice/Fax: (303) 470-6323
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- Electronic Mail:
- CompuServe - 70244,2371
- Internet - 70244.2371@compuserve.com
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