The Raven version 1.56
Copyright (C) 1995 by Fineware Systems and Al Meadows
All Rights Reserved

*** Standard Installation ***

Follow this easy one-time installation procedure:

1) Create a directory to hold the Raven related files.  The
recommended directory name (used in the following instructions) is
"C:\Raven".

2) Copy all Raven-related files to this directory.  At a minimum
you need the following files:  
Raven.EXE
Raven.HLP
bricks3.bmp
bricks4.bmp
bricks5.bmp
NewUser.Txt
help.ico
missing.ico
Raven.ico
twice.ico
vbrun.ico
weather.ico
vbrun.txt
srce0001.txt
faq.txt
weather.txt

3) Note:  You will also need a copy of VBRUN300.DLL.  This file is
available within many CompuServe forums. To obtain this file from
CompuServe, GO WINUTIL and search for the file VBRUN3.ZIP.

4) You may optionally copy the following files to C:\Raven:
   CMDIALOG.VBX   
   THREED.VBX
   MHTAB.VBX
   MHWAVE.VBX
   MHRUN500.DLL

Note:  It is possible that you may have existing copies of these files
within your WINDOWS or WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory or within other directories
on your system.  These files are used by many different applications both
from shareware and commercial companies.  The proper location for these
files is within the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.  Caution, before you copy
these files to the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, you should use the Windows
File Manager to see if copies of these files already exist.  

If these files are not present within the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, you
may simply copy them into it and proceed to step 5. 

If versions of any of the files are already on your computer, you should
use the Windows File Manager to look at each file's date & time to determine
if the existing version is newer than the files included within the 
RAVEN.ZIP file.  If your existing files are newer, The Raven should
work just fine with them and you can proceed to step 5.

If the Raven files are newer, you should move your original files
to a temporary directory in case you encounter problems with other
software and need to get them back.  

Once you have moved the older files to a temporary location, you may
copy the The Raven supplied versions to your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
Note:  Once The Raven is installed and running, you can use it's ability
to peek inside files and view the file's version information.  This will 
generally confirm which one is the older version.

4) Use the Windows Program Manager to place The Raven within an
existing program group or create a new group and then add the program
to it.  Refer to your Windows' documentation on adding new programs
and groups.  

That's all there is to installing The Raven. 

Remember that while The Raven is active, online help is always
available by pressing the F1 key.

Common installation problems:  
Many of today's applications include components from other 3rd party
distributors.  These components are like snap-together parts.
When an application is initially designed, the programmer
is probably using the latest version of all of the components his
application needs.  Over time, these components may be enhansed to
include new features and capabilities.  A frequent problem occurs when
a newer application makes use of features that were not available
in earlier version of the software.  This can cause problems when
multiple versions of these components exist on your computer. 
Please refer to the following list of files and eliminate older
version if possible.  
   RAVEN.EXE  
   CMDIALOG.VBX  
   THREED.VBX 
   MHTAB.VBX
   MHWAVE.VBX
   MHRUN500.DLL

SYMPTOM:  A GPFault occurs when you launch the program.  Normally, this
will be the result of a conflict with some aspect of The Raven and
your video card.  The module that reports the fault will have a file
extension of .DRV and most likely, you will be using a driver with more
than 256 colors.
CURE:  Make sure that you are using the latest driver.  Contact your video 
card manufacturer.  If this does not fix it, try adjusting the number of
colors used up or down as well as adjusting the resolution. If this still
does not correct the problem, use the standard VGA drivers which ship
with Windows. 

 
*** Requirements ***

This program requires Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups.  

*** Documentation ***

For full documentation, press the F1 key at any time while
running The Raven.

*** List Of Files ***

The Raven includes the following files:

README.TXT   introductory information
Raven.HLP    complete documentation in windows help format
FINEWARE.HLP Fineware Product List
Raven.EXE    required executable
THREED.VBX   required custom control
SSIDXTAB.VBX required custom control
LICENSE.TXT  license agreement/warranty disclaimer
ORDER.TXT    order form
VENDOR.TXT   information for Shareware Distributors/Disk Vendors
FILE_ID.DIZ  brief description for bulletin boards
Raven.Wav    Audio file that plays upon launch
bricks3.bmp  bitmap image used in the distribution for one of the sections
bricks4.bmp  bitmap image used in the distribution for one of the sections
bricks5.bmp  bitmap image used in the distribution for one of the sections
NewUser.Txt  text block used as a sample of how to use the program
help.ico     sample icon used on a text block button in distributed version 
missing.ico  sample icon used on a text block button in distributed version
Raven.ico    sample icon used on a text block button in distributed version
twice.ico    sample icon used on a text block button in distributed version
vbrun.ico    sample icon used on a text block button in distributed version
weather.ico  sample icon used on a text block button in distributed version
vbrun.txt    text block used as a sample of how to use the program 
srce0001.txt text block used as a sample of how to use the program 
faq.txt      text block used as a sample of how to use the program 
weather.txt  text block used as a sample of how to use the program  


If you did not receive all these files please contact the author via
electronic mail to: 
70650,2022 on CompuServe, 
70650.2022@CompuServe.Com on Internet (Web site: http://www.fineware.com)
BBTK05A on Prodigy,
VB AL on America OnLine,
FINEWARE on The Microsoft Network [ GO FINEWARE ]
or by sending postal mail to Fineware Systems, P.O. Box 75776,
Oklahoma City, Ok 73147.

