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LATENEWS.DOC
KWIKSTAT 3.3 LATENEWS, Release 3
Corrections to manual:
p 1-13,14: The figure 1.7 should show a pick (menu) list of field names.
Use up and down arrow keys to highlight field/variable to choose, then
press Enter, or point to the field name with the mouse pointer
and click once. Throughout the manual, when you choose one field for
an analysis, a pick list is used rather than typing in the number
of the field name. (see note 2 below)
p. 4-26: The table should be:
Gp1 Gp2 Gp3 Gp4
60.8 78.7 92.6 86.9
67.0 77.7 84.1 82.2
54.6 76.3 90.5 83.7
61.7 79.8 90.3
The formula on page 4-43 should read:
U = n1n2 - [n1(n1+1)]/2 - S
The only difference is that the 90.3 is in Gp4 instead of Gp3.
1. Loading KWIKSTAT in a subdirectory that had a previous version of
KWIKSTAT will not overwrite any of your DBF files. To save space on disk,
erase old Kwikstat programs prior to ver 3. (ERASE *.EXE), or load
Kwikstat in a different directory (e.g., \KS33).
2. Some actual screens may differ from the ones in the manual, since some do
not reflect changes made for mouse support. An important difference is
when you are asked to choose a field for analysis. In the manual, and
in some of the examples, you are told to press 2, for example, to choose
the second field name. Now, in many instances, fields appear in a menu-like
list. In this case, instead of pressing 2, you use the up and down arrow
keys to highlight your choice, then press Enter, or use the mouse pointer
to choose the field by name.
3. In several analyses, a late change has been made to give you more support
in viewing and printing the results of an analysis. In most cases, you will
be asked if you want to view/print results. If you answer Yes, a viewer will
be used to display the results of an analysis. Using the button bar commands
at the bottom of the screen, you can press function keys or click with a
mouse to output the report (to a file or printer), add a title to the report,
set the left margin, choose a printer code, or exit from the viewer.
If you save the contents of the viewer to a file, you can merge the
information into your word processor, or view/print the information
at a later time. To use the viewer from the DOS prompt, enter TXVIEW and
the name of the file to view. The viewer works on all ASCII text files.
For example, if you want to view a file named REPORT.TXT, you would enter
the command
TXVIEW REPORT.TXT
4. Hercules graphics are supported on all modules except Simulations. Use a
Hercules/CGA Simulator such as SIMCGA or HGCIBM (both shareware programs)
to allow you to run the simulations module on a Hercules monitor. If you
use a simulator, specify a CGA monitor in the setup routine. Printing
graphics screens in the simulations module is not supported.
5. When displaying some graphs in EGA or VGA mode, you can change colors
using the following keys
F1, F2, F3 - change display colors
F5 - go to black and white
F6 - white on black
F8,F9,F10 - change background in VGA mode (gradual changes)
6. Version 3.3 supports display and printing of graphs in EGA and VGA modes
on Epson and HP Laserjet compatible printers. This allows much nicer results
in the printout of graphs. Not all combinations of printers and monitors are
supported when printing graphs. If you have problems printing graphics, try
another selection in the setup routine (Helps menu) For example, if you are
unable to print using the high resolution Epson or Laserjet options, try the
low resolution options. The high resolution options ONLY work for EGA and VGA
monitors and high-res Epson or Laserjet printers.
7. You can capture an EGA or VGA graphic screen into a PCX file. Display a
captured PCX graph by using the command SHOW from the DOS prompt. For
example, if you capture the file named GRAPH.PCX, enter
SHOW GRAPH.PCX EGA
if captured in EGA mode. Use VGA in the command if captured in VGA mode.
Captured graphs can be imported into programs such as word processors,
slideshow programs, publishing programs, etc. that support the PCX
standard. When you import into WordPerect, you usually need to choose
to change the graph to black and white, invert the colors and scale
the graph to get the best detail.
8. Because it caused so many questions, a plot now usually does not ask
you what monitor type to use -- it uses only the one you specified in
the setup. This (hopefully) means that the program will be able to
handle printing graphs more consistently. If you miss this feature, you
can bring it back by copying the file SHOW.BAT to MCHOICE.INI (i.e.
COPY SHOW.BAT MCHOICE.INI). If you want a plot displayed in a different
monitor type, or if you like the way it prints using a different monitor
type (some people like the CGA/Laserjet printout better than the
VGA/Laserjet printout), you can choose a different monitor/printer by
choosing the Setup option from the Helps menu or by running the KSETUP
program from the DOS prompt.
9. In crosstabulations, you are given the option to choose what numbers
will appear in the table - Expected values, Contribution to Chi-Square
and Row/Col/Total Percents. The new entry not descibed in the manual is
called CONTRIB. This number is the "contribution to Chi-Square". That
is, the number shows how much a particular cell contributed to the
size of the Chi-Square statistic. This often comes in handy when you
are trying to discover what may have caused a table to result in a
low p-value (a high Chi-Square statistic).
10. Copy/Backup option in Data menu - this option allows you to copy a
database to a new filename or destination or to make a backup copy of
your database. If you are going to be doing manipulation of a database,
it is a good idea to make a backup first, in case a problem occurs that
effects data in your original database.
11. Multiple regression now allows 20 variables. However, if you push the
program to the limit with many variables and hundreds of records, you may
run into an out-of-memory problem.
12. The maximum length of a path for Kwikstat is 30 characters.
13. Beginning with release 3, there are two additional functions available
in the database. AVE(list) and SD(list), which calculates an average of the
listed fields and SD calculates the standard deviation. For example, If you
have fields named REP1, REP1 and REP3, doing a Field Replace with
=AVE(REP1,REP2,REP3) will place the average in the field. Doing a Field
replace with =STD(REP1,REP2,REP3) will place the standard deviation of the
tree numbers in the field. Add the Math Calculator functions to the table
on page 2-51.
14. To support network use, Release 3 causes all temporary files to be
stored on the defined default path (you specified in setup). This means
that if you are running Kwikstat on a network, using your local machine as
the default Kwikstat path, all temporary files used by Kwikstat will be
stored on your local disk. This prevents problems caused by more than two
people trying to access the same temporary file at the same time.
15. When you choose edit from the Data menu, it goes directory to record 1
for editing. Use the Goto (F5) to move to a specific record once you are in
editing mode.
PRINTERS.DOC
PRINTING GRAPHICS SCREENS
Kwikstat works best with CGA, EGA or VGA compatible monitors with Epson
or HP Laserjet compatible printers. If you are using a different
combination of printer/monitor you may not be able to print all
resolutions of graphics. Normally, graphics printing is built into
Kwikstat, but for special cases, external graphics programs may
be required to allow you to print graphic displays. If an external
graphics program is required, the command for the program is placed
in the KS.BAT file so that the program is activated each time you run
KS. Also, a MARK and RELEASE command are used to mark the location of the
memory resident program in memory, then release the memory when you
finish using Kwikstat. Here are brief descriptions of some of the printer
programs used. If you are still not able get graphics to print, we can
provide you with a disk containing additional printer support.
EPSON.COM
=========
A replacement for GRAPHICS.COM, and may be used with a variety of dot
matrix printers. Many printers emulate Epson type graphics, so even if your
printer is not an Epson, this routine may still work.
SCRNDMP.COM
===========
SCRNDMP v 1.02 will install an enhancement to the PrtSc key which adds
graphics printing support for Hercules Mono, Color Graphics Adapter (mono
mode) and Enhanced Graphics Adapter (6430x350 Color). Printers supported
are Okidata 92, Okidata 192, Epson/IBM, and C.Itoh Prowriter. Only the
selected driver remains resident. Copyrighted by Hardwood Software
Associates. Entered into public domain for non-commercial use only. Version
1.02 corrects page selection on EGA. Used by permission.
Instructions for using SCRNDMP
Usage: SCRNDMP /g /p
Where: g = E[GA] for Enhanced Graphics(640x350 Color)
= C[GA] for Color Graphics(640x200 Mono only)
= H[ercules] for Herc Mono Graphics (720x348 Mono)
p = E[PSON] for EPSON/IBM printer
= C[ITOH] for CITOH PROWRITER/PROWRITER II printer
= 1[92] for OKIDATA 192 printer
= 9[2] for OKIDATA 92 printer
EXAMPLE:Suppose you had a Hercules type monitor setup, and an Epson
printer. You would enter the following command at the DOS prompt:
C>SCRNDMP /h/e
When you press Print Screen or choose Print from a graphics menu,
1)If the screen is a text screen, press the spacebar.
2)If the screen is a graphics screen, press the number 1 on the upper
row of number keys.
If no key is pressed within 10 seconds the regular text print screen
routine is used. Graphics printing in progress can be canceled by pressing
'ESC'.
GRAF.COM
========
(Graftrax) A replacement for GRAPHICS.COM, with Epson Graftrax and IBM
Graphics printers.
LASERJET.EXE
============
The LASERJET/THINKJET PRINT SCREEN utility allows you to print the contents
of your display screen using the HP LaserJet or compatible printers. The
normal command to use the LASERJET program is with the following command:
C>LASERJET A
To print the contents of the PC display, perform the following two-step
procedure:
a. Press "SHIFT-PrtSc" (or P in a KWIKSTAT graphics screen.) After a
5-second delay, your display screen will be dumped to the printer.
b. You may select any of the options from the list below by pressing the
key of the desired option within 5 seconds.
KEY OPTION
ORIENTATION * P -- PORTRAIT ORIENTATION
L -- LANDSCAPE ORIENTATION
PRINT POSITIONING * T -- TOP OF PAGE (PORTRAIT MODE ONLY)
M -- MIDDLE OF PAGE (PORTRAIT MODE ONLY)
B -- BOTTOM OF PAGE (PORTRAIT MODE ONLY)
PAPER EJECTION * Y -- AUTO FORM FEED AT END OF PAGE
N -- NO AUTO FORM FEED AT END OF PAGE
ENTER KEY -- TERMINATES 5-SECOND TIME-OUT PERIOD, *=Default values
HERCLJ
=======
This program is similar to the LASERJET program described above. Use the
command HERCLJ A.
SITELICE.DOC
K W I K S T A T
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VERSION 3.3
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S I T E L I C E N S E I N F O R M A T I O N
---------------------------------------------------
What is a site license? A site license is an inexpensive way for more
than one person to legally use one copy of a program on more than one
computer at a time. Site licenses are designed for companies, offices
or workgroups where more than one person in the organization needs to
use a product, but does not need additional manuals or disks. Site
licensing enables companies, departments, government agencies, etc.,
to equip their personnel with the tools they need at a minimal cost.
Here's the gist of how it works: The company purchasing a site
license (the licensee) provides a single point of contact for
shipping, technical support, upgrades, etc., and we (the licensor)
provide a "golden master" of the diskettes, manual, and any other
parts of the package.
The following chart gives a breakdown of the cost of site licensing
and how much you save per site licensed. For instance, if you
purchased a site license for 11 users (sites) your cost would be
$531.30, which saves you $227.70 off the cost of 11 separate
purchases. The more sites you license, the more you save.
KWIKSTAT KWIKSTAT PLUS
Discount Price Per Price Per
Quantity Percentage Unit Unit
1 - 10 0% $69.00 $99.00
11 - 20 30% $48.30 $69.30
21 - 50 40% $41.40 $59.40
51 - 100 50% $34.50 $49.50
101- 200 60% $27.60 $39.60
201+ Please contact TexaSoft
For a full copy of the site license agreement, please contact:
TexaSoft Voice: (214) 291-2115
P.O. Box 1169 FAX: (214) 291-3400
Cedar Hill TX 75104 CompuServe: 70721,3145
U.S.A. Toll-free (US): 800-955-TEXAS
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #4121
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
KSHELP 330 14435 12-26-92 3:33a
FTIPS BAT 218 12-26-92 3:33a
MAKEDATA BAT 1461 12-26-92 3:33a
PRINTDOC BAT 331 12-26-92 3:33a
README BAT 797 12-26-92 3:33a
SHOW BAT 543 12-26-92 3:33a
EX DAT 1451 12-26-92 3:33a
EXCOMMA DAT 1844 12-26-92 3:33a
CAR DBF 2080 12-26-92 3:33a
CITY DBF 1850 12-26-92 3:33a
ELDERLY DBF 2240 12-26-92 3:33a
EXAMPLE DBF 1664 12-26-92 3:33a
FAMILY DBF 1120 12-26-92 3:33a
LIFE DBF 1632 12-26-92 3:33a
LONGLEY DBF 914 12-26-92 3:33a
MD DBF 962 12-26-92 3:33a
PERSONN DBF 1824 12-26-92 3:33a
FILE_ID DIZ 317 12-26-92 3:33a
FTIPS DOC 5716 12-26-92 3:33a
KS DOC 128541 12-26-92 3:33a
LATENEWS DOC 7448 12-26-92 3:33a
PRINTERS DOC 4096 12-26-92 3:33a
SITELICE DOC 2505 12-26-92 3:33a
KS3 EXE 3485 12-26-92 3:33a
KS3LIFE EXE 31451 12-26-92 3:33a
KS3SIMU EXE 26907 12-26-92 3:33a
KS3UTIL EXE 38811 12-26-92 3:33a
TXHELP EXE 3474 12-26-92 3:33a
TXPRT EXE 7771 12-26-92 3:33a
TXVIEW EXE 15595 12-26-92 3:33a
BAR1 IMG 527 12-26-92 3:33a
BAR2 IMG 1031 12-26-92 3:33a
BEETLE IMG 512 12-26-92 3:33a
CAT IMG 768 12-26-92 3:33a
PC IMG 384 12-26-92 3:33a
PERSON IMG 628 12-26-92 3:33a
TXVIEW PRT 364 12-26-92 3:33a
TEST WKS 2423 12-26-92 3:33a
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