                             Trade Wars Helper 
                                Release 2.1 

                              Copyright 1992 
                             Just FUN Software 
                            All Rights Reserved 


  Trade Wars Helper is a terminal program used ONLINE with the BBS door
  game "Trade Wars 2002" v1.03 published by Mertech Software.  This
  program continuously maintains a data base of the explored sectors with
  their port and adjacent sector information.  Several commands are
  available to utilize this information while moving around in the Trade
  Wars universe.  In addition, TWH can negotiate trades on your behalf
  and automatically cross trade between two sectors.  Using this program
  will significantly enhance both your effectiveness and your enjoyment of
  Trade Wars.  Don't leave FedSpace without it! 



  INSTALLATION AND RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS 

  Make a directory, \twhelp, on your hard disk using the DOS mkdir
  command.  Use the DOS copy command to copy the diskette to the directory
  or unzip the ZIP file to the \twhelp directory.  Erase the TWHELP.CFG 
  file if it is present. 

  Create a batch file (TWH.BAT) in the directory of your communications
  program that changes to the \twhelp directory, executes the twhelp
  program, then changes back to your communication program's directory. 

  cd \twhelp 
  twhelp 
  cd \(comm-prog-dir) 

  Run your communications program, login on to a BBS, and start the Trade
  Wars door.  When Trade Wars begins building its title screen, shell to
  DOS from your communications program and enter TWH to start the batch
  program. 

  Online instructions are given by the program from this point on and will
  not be repeated here except to say you can display the commands by
  entering /?  (all TWH command begin with the / character).  You can run
  the program directly without being in your communication program and the
  Trade Wars door.  This might be useful the first time to read the online
  instructions. 

  In addition, the file EXAMPLE.TWH contains a data base that can be used
  to experiment with the program without being online.  You will need to
  include the sector number after the / for most commands since the
  current sector remains at 0 when not online.



  SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT 

  Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
  buying it.  A product distributed via shareware is not "free software".
  If you try a shareware program and continue using it, you are expected
  to register it with the author for a modest fee within 30 days of your
  initial usage.  You may register this product by mailing cash, check or
  a money order for $8.00 to: 

                 Just FUN Software 
                 4790 Naniloa Dr. 
                 Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5547 

  Upon receipt of the registration fee, you will be mailed instructions to
  include your name in the program as the registered user.

  Please use the REGISTER.TXT file when registering.  This file may be
  printed using the DOS print command.  For example: 

                 print \twhelp\register.txt 



  DISCLAIMER 

  Trade Wars Helper is supplied on an "as is" basis.  The author disclaims
  all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
  warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  The
  author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which
  may result for the use of Trade Wars Helper. 



  COPYRIGHT 

  Copyright laws apply to both shareware and commercial software, and the
  copyright holder retains all rights, with the following exception.  The
  program, complete with the files discussed below, may be freely copied
  and distributed.  It is in fact encouraged.  If you like this program,
  please tell your fellow players, even those evil traders, about it and
  upload it to several BBSes. 



  FILES 

  This product is made up of the following files: 

  README.TXT - This file contains the text information you are now
  reading. 

  REGISTER.TXT - This file contains a printable registration form.  Please
  use this form when registering. 

  PRODUCTS.TXT - A description of products from Just FUN Software. 

  FILE_ID.DIZ - A description of this product. 

  TWHELP.EXE - The program file. 

  EXAMPLE.TWH - This file contains an example data base that can be used
  to experiment with the program.

  This product may be distributed only when all the above files are
  included in the distribution.  



  RELEASE ACTIVITY 

  Release 1.0: September 7, 1992 - Initial release. 

  Release 1.1: September 11, 1992 - Made the COM port and baud rate user
  options.  Changed some of the edit keys for the /b and /c commands. 

  Release 1.2: September 30, 1992 - Eliminated the need to specify the
  baud rate.  Added configuration option to optionally reissue the
  universal announcement. 

  Release 2.0: October 12, 1992 - Added the /t, Negotiate Trade, command
  along with the automatic cross trading capability.  Also added the /s,
  Search for notation characters, command. 

  Release 2.1: October 20, 1992 - Added the option to specify the baud
  rate for those instances where automatic determination does not work. 



  QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS 

  All questions, comments or suggestions of any nature are welcomed.  You
  need not be a registered user to ask questions, or make comments or
  suggestions.  Please address correspondences to:  

                           Attn: Mike Ingham 
                           Just FUN Software 
                           4790 Naniloa Dr.  
                           Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5547 

  or telephone:            (801) 272-6238 
  or via Prodigy:          NKJM79A 
  or via CompuServe:       71231,3727 
  or via U'NI-net:         Shareware conference 
  or via ILINK network:    Shareware conference 
  or via RIME network:     Shareware Pgms conference


  Salt Lake City area BBSs I get mail daily from are: 

  The Graphics Connection - (801) 266-2660 
  Rocky Mountain Software - (801) 963-8721
  Center Point BBS - (801) 963-9280 
