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          *             Stable Technical Graphs               *
          *                   Version 2.0                     *
          *                    May  1994                      *
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              Stable Technical Graphs is not free software!
     
     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.

     *******************************************************************
     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:

     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:

     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:

    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:

           AAPL.CSV        Apple Computer, Inc.
           HRB.CSV         H&R Block
           DJ30.CSV        Dow Jones 30 Industrials

    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).

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        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.
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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.


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:

     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:
      
              o  The latest version of Stable Technical Graphs.

              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
----------
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

                              Electronic Mail:
                           CompuServe - 70244,2371
                    Internet - 70244.2371@compuserve.com

