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GRAMMAR SLAMMER--Slam your Grammar Agony with
The Program that answers the questions the Grammar Checkers can't
GRAMMAR SLAMMER answers those questions that the Grammar Checkers
can't! GRAMMAR SLAMMER helps you in your writing and grammar the
simplest way known to Windows« Word Processor users. Grammar
Checkers are helpful, but they are limited. They miss things and
often ask you questions you can't answer. ("Do you want a comma
here?"--"How should I know?" you reply.) Disk-based grammar
books can help, but they are cumbersome to use. GRAMMAR SLAMMER,
on the other hand, supplements the Grammar Checker by providing
answers in a format that you already know how to use--the Windows
Help File! One click on a Word Processor Macro or the GRAMMAR
SLAMMER toolbar and it pops up, ready to go! No office or computer
which depends on word processors should be without it!
You can also use GRAMMAR SLAMMER as an English grammar tutorial.
With networked classes or computer projectors, it can be your class
notes.
Installing GRAMMAR SLAMMER
To get started, you must install the file VBRUN300.DLL in the
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. If you use a number of Windows programs, it is
probably already there. If not, it is freely available from most online
services, bulletin boards, and software dealers.
Then simply run SETUP.EXE, and GRAMMAR SLAMMER will set itself up in
any Windows version 3.0, 3.1, NT, or 95. You can run SETUP.EXE by choosing
the "File|Run" Menu option in the Program Manager and entering SETUP.EXE.
(In Windows 95 the "Start|Run" option on the taskbar does the same thing).
You may also run SETUP.EXE by double-clicking on the SETUP.EXE name from
File Manager (or Windows Explorer in Windows 95).
Running GRAMMAR SLAMMER
To run the program, double click on the new GRAMMAR SLAMMER icon you just
installed. If the empty "Window" icon appears when you first install
GRAMMAR SLAMMER (sometimes this happens), simply press the "File" Menu
Choice on the Program Manager while GRAMMAR SLAMMER is highlighted. Then
choose "Properties" and then choose the "Change Icon" button. Enter
the directory name plus GRAMSLAM.EXE (this may be done with the "Browse"
button, too). Click on "OK" twice and the GRAMMAR SLAMMER icon will be
in place.
Using GRAMMAR SLAMMER
GRAMMAR SLAMMER is easy to use. Start it as you would any Windows program
by clicking or double-clicking (depending on your Windows version)
on its icon or by double clicking on the program name in the File
Manager. You can also start it by highlighting the program name in the File
Manager and clicking on the File|Run menu options. File Manager is called
"Windows Explorer" in Windows 95, but the procedure is similar.
Grammar Slammer, Copyright ⌐1996, James Bair, All rights reserved.
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All you see is a little toolbar with three buttons or icons. This toolbar
stays on top of any word processor or program which is running in Windows.
When you need some grammar information, click on the left button with the
"G" and GRAMMAR SLAMMER will appear. When you are done using GRAMMAR SLAMMER,
click on the "Close" button at the top of the Help file, and you will return
to your program, with the Grammar Slammer toolbar ready for you to use
again when you need to.
Click on the middle button with the universal "Stop Circle" and the program
will close. Click on the right button with the Question Mark and a Windows
menu will appear giving you some choices to position the toolbar where you
want it, ask for help, turn the pop-up help boxes off and on, and get
additional information.
If you do a lot of word processing, or if you like the convenience of the
GRAMMAR SLAMMER toolbar, install GRAMMAR SLAMMER in the "STARTUP"
Window. This will cause GRAMMAR SLAMMER to load each time you go into
Windows. If you do not have a "STARTUP" window, consult your Windows
Operating System Manual on how to create one.
Demo or evaluation copies of GRAMMAR SLAMMER to go with the macro systems
of the four major Windows words processors are available from CompuServe
support forums of Word for Windows, Ami and Word Pro for Windows, and
Wordperfect for Windows. They may be available from other specialized
FTP sites, bulletin boards, and shareware sources.
For more details and information on running GRAMMAR SLAMMER, click on
the question mark button and then "Help" on the menu that pops up.
GRAMMAR SLAMMER is copyright ⌐1996 by James Bair, P.O. Box 203, Shelton CT
06484 USA, All rights reserved. It is not Public Domain, though it may
normally be distributed without charge for a trial period of 30 days.
This demo edition of GRAMMAR SLAMMER may be distributed freely without
charge as long as all files are kept together and are unaltered. That
includes the GRAMSLAM.EXE file, this GRAMSLAM.TXT file, and the GS1.INI
file. Bona fide shareware dealers may charge a nominal fee for the
copying of files. Any commercial distribution without permission of the
author is prohibited. That includes any retail point-of-purchase sale of
shareware or public domain software except at bona fide computer stores
where the shareware or evaluation copy concept is clearly
understood. (Permission is normally granted, please just ask.) See the
VENDOR.TXT or BBSINFO.TXT file for more details.
To continue using this program after the thirty day trial period, you must
register with the author. You will get the latest version with all Windows
macros for $25. Master Card and Visa Accepted. CompuServe ID 70730,3001.
CompuServe members may purchase this via GO SWREG. Correspondence to the
Grammar Slammer, Copyright ⌐1996, James Bair, All rights reserved.
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author may be sent to 70730.3001@compuserve.com.
Click on "Order Form" on the pop-up menu for more information.
Like many Windows programs, GRAMMAR SLAMMER needs the file VBRUN300.DLL in
order to run. Put it in your Windows\System directory. Chances are, you
probably have it installed already. If not, it is readily available from
most on-line services, bulletin boards, and shareware dealers.
If you get a "File Not Found" or "Type Mismatch" error message when you
first try to run GRAMMAR SLAMMER this means that the file GS1.INI is not
installed properly or is corrupted. This file belongs in your \WINDOWS
directory (folder). If you get a "Path not Found" error message try moving
the GS1.INI file to the same directory that the rest of the files are in
(normally C:\GRAMSLAM). If you still get the "Path not Found" message, copy
the VBRUN300.DLL file to the GRAMSLAM directory also. (This is most likely
to occur when the Windows files are on a different drive than GRAMMAR
SLAMMER.) Also see #2 below.
SETUP problems (rare, but do happen):
1) SETUP does nothing. Make sure file VBRUN300.DLL is present in your
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. Otherwise this usually happens on older
machines (such as 386/25's) or machines which are configured for a
language other than English. If this happens, you may manually copy and
rename the files to the selected directory. We recommend making a
directory (folder) named C:\GRAMSLAM and then copying the necessary
files into it. The files needed are GRAMSLAM.EX_ which should be renamed
GRAMSLAM.EXE; GRAMSLAM.TX_ to be renamed GRAMSLAM.TX_; GRAMSLAM.HL_ to
be renamed GRAMSLAM.HLP; GS1.IN_ to be renamed GS1.INI; GSB.IC_ to be
renamed GSB.ICO; GSLAUNCH.HL_ to be renamed GSLAUNCH.HLP; and TBAR.VB_ to
be renamed TBAR.VBX.
2) After setting up and trying to run Grammar Slammer, you get a "Path
not found" message. This may happen if the WINDOWS directory is on a
different drive than the Grammar Slammer files. Try moving the Grammar
Slammer directory and files to the same drive as WINDOWS directory. If
there is still a problem, check to make sure all files are present. On a
few older PC's there may still be a "path not found" message.
Check to insure that the file WINHELP.EXE is in your \WINDOWS directory.
If it is missing or corrupted, it must be installed from your Windows
installation disks.
For some reason the TBAR.VBX file does not work on a few machines. In that
case, you may still use Grammar Slammer, but you cannot use the toolbar.
In that case, add Grammar Slammer to your Startup Window. (IF the startup
window is missing, consult your Windows manual for how to create it.)
Edit the "File|Properties" so that the command line reads "winhelp.exe
c:\gramslam\gramslam.hlp" and choose the GSB.ICO for the icon. (Clearly
if Grammar Slammer is in a different directory than c:\gramslam, you will
have to make the necessary changes.) Then check the "run minimized" box.
This will cause Grammar Slammer to be loaded as an icon which you can
click or double-click to call up.
3) If that still does not work, try going into the File Manager or Windows
Explorer, and double-click on the GRAMSLAM.HLP file. If this does not
successfully call up the Grammar Slammer help file, then either your
WINHELP.EXE program is not working, not present, or in the wrong directory
(it should be in your \WINDOWS directory), or your machine for some reason
is not compatible.
Uninstalling GRAMMAR SLAMMER
Should you ever need to remove GRAMMAR SLAMMER from your system, the
following is a complete list of the files you must delete: GRAMSLAM.EXE,
GS1.INI (in WINDOWS directory), GSLAUNCH.HLP, GRAMSLAM.HLP, and TBAR.VBX.
You may also need to delete miscellaneous text files that may have come
with the program such as this GRAMSLAM.TXT, VENDOR.TXT, BBSINFO.TXT,
FILE_ID.DIZ, VENDINFO.DIZ, and GRAMSLAM.DOZ.
In addition, Windows 95 will have GSLAUNCH.GID and GRAMSLAM.GID, files
created by Windows 95 to assist the .HLP files. GRAMMAR SLAMMER also uses
VBRUN300.DLL (in WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory), but you should not remove this
file unless you are certain that no other program uses it. VBRUN300.DLL is
a common file used by many programs.
"This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI USA 49442-9427, Fax
616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
Ombudsman 70007,3536."
Windows and Word for Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation. Word Perfect is a registered trademark of Novell Applications
Group. Ami Pro and Word Pro are registered trademarks of Lotus Development
Corporation. Use of their names and macro systems does not imply endorsement
or review by any of these corporate entities.
Grammar Slammer, Copyright ⌐1996, James Bair, All rights reserved.
*****************************************************************
ORDER FORM
Grammar Slammer
James Bair
P.O. Box 203
Shelton CT 06484-0203 USA
Name_________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
City_______________State/Province_____________Zip____________
Country______________________________________________________
Name of Windows Word Processor(s) used_______________________
Where did you find out about Grammar Slammer?________________
Please send me the complete, latest Grammar Slammer on
___3.5" ____5.25" Windows diskettes.
Number Price Total
_____ Grammar Slammer $25.00 _____
_____ Language Vanquish $39.00 _____
(includes Spelling) _______
Shipping _____
_______
Total Enclosed _____
Check or money order in U.S. funds on U.S. bank only, please.
Canada or Mexico orders add $3.00 shipping. Other non-U.S.A.
countries add $5.00.
CompuServe users may register GO SWREG. Item 8959 is Grammar
Slammer; item 12086 is Language Vanquish.
Internet users may download registered version from Albert's Ambry.
Contact http://www.alberts.com for more information.
Contact author for reasonable site license terms.
MasterCard or Visa orders accepted.
MasterCard/Visa Card Number__________________________________
Expiration Date____________ Authorized Signature_____________
Thank you for your order!
Author may be reached at above address or
CompuServe 70730,3001 or Internet 70730.3001@compuserve.com
⌐Copyright 1996, James Bair, All rights reserved.
Version History:
1.0 Initial offering
1.1 Additional grammar info, Info on Language Vanquish, compressed file size