                   Guide for OS_Symbol
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Introduction
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OS_Symbol is a simple little application to test knowledge of the symbols
used on maps - symbols have to be identified as quickly as possible. The
Homerton.Medium font will need to been have 'seen' by the system.

Using OS_Symbol
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Load by double clicking, the OS_Symbol icon will appear on the icon bar.
Clicking on the icon will open the main window, with a small tool pane on
the left corner. The top button cycles through the amount of time allowed
(the hourglass gradually fills up each time you click on it). The second
button (with the flag) starts or stops a test. The column of red rectangles
represent the time remaining, and are gradually filled in as a test is in
progress. The counter at the bottom of the tool pane is the number of
correct answers.

When a test is in progress (click on the flag button to start) a symbol will
be shown - click on the button with what you feel is the correct description.
If you are right a tick will appear - a cross indicates you were wrong, and
you must keep trying until you find the correct answer.

Registration
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This software is shareware - you try it before you buy it. You may use it
for up to 30 days to evaluate its potential. If you continue to use it
after then you must register it by sending a cheque for 2.99 to the address
below. Print your name and address clearly, state who/what organisation
you want the application registerd to & the name of the application (ie
OS_Symbol).

By registering you will receive a new copy of the application, with the
unregistered windows that pop up removed. You can also be kept up to date
with new applications as they become available. There is nothing to force
you to register - but if you continue to use it beyond 30 days you are
being dishonest and jepardise future releases.

M. Smith
19 Tulip Road
Awsworth
Nottinghamshire
NG16 2RS

Feedback
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It is always gratifying for an author to get feedback on their work, both
positive & negative (providing it is constructive critism!). Please do let
me know what you think and what you use the software for etc.

Copying
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You may not disassemble or reverse compile this software. You may make
backup copies and pass on copies to third parties providing you:

(a) Copy all files, including this one
(b) Charge no fee (except for P.D libraries who may charge distribution
    costs & magazines who may include it on 'cover disks')

Disclaimer
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This software is supplied 'as is'. The author is not liable for any loss or
damage resulting from the use of this software.

Iridium Range
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Shown below is a brief description (E & O.E) of applications by the same
author. Virtually all are of an educational nature, running under the WIMP.
Most work on RISC OS 2, all work on RISC OS 3. I have not tried them on a
RISC PC, but they ought to be ok!

Geography:
* Where & Grid - Designed for Key Stage 3, Where & Grid are two
  complementary applications. They test locations of countries (Europe &
  Africa), towns, counties (UK only) rivers, montains, bearings, four and
  six figure grid references. Currently the set covers the UK, Europe
  & Africa.
* OS_Symbols - Designed for Key Stage 3, OS_Symbols tests knowledge of a
  range of OS Map symbols. A particular symbol is displayed and the correct
  description must be found - time limits can be set.
* Forecast - Produce your own weather maps just like on TV with symbols and
  isobars. Variety of maps supplied; wind chill can be determined.
* Predict - Predict the weather for the next 24 hours by supplying data
  such are pressure and wind direction.
* Link - A 'blockbuster' type quiz game, where all the words are connected
  with Key Satge 3 geography.

Science:
* Circuit symbols - Tests knowledge of circuit and electronic symbols
  against the clock.
* Assist: Science AT4 - Produce a wide range of worksheets for topics on 
  AT4. Each topic has a wide range categories including word searches,
  crosswords, True or False, Anagrams and Missing words. Worksheets are
  created from a databank, so they are different each time they are printed.
* Assist: Equations - Produce four types of worksheets based on chemical
  equations. Categories are Balancing equations, Missing product, Missing
  reactant and Right or Wrong. Because a databank is used, worksheets are
  different each time they are printed.
* Assist: Periodic Table - Print a customised Periodic Table. Displayed data
  can include mass number, density, boiling point, melting point,
  radioactive isotopes, atomic radius, atomic volume, covalent radius,
  ionisation energy, & electronegativity. Graphs and periodic trends can
  also be produced.
* Periodic Table - Click on a particular element to display relevant data. 
* ArcMedia: Space - A simple hypermedia system on the Solar System. Designed
  to be 1Meg RISC OS 2 friendly. Variety of NASA images.
* Multiple Choice Chemistry - Several hundred multiple questions (some with
  pictures) covering GCSE Chemistry. Time limits can be set.
* Multiple Choice Physics - Several hundred multiple questions (some with
  pictures) covering GCSE Physics. Time limits can be set.

Word Puzzles:
* Word Search - Application for creating word searches. Control over grid
  size, displayed fonts, grid shape & borders is provided.
* Do Search - Compliments the Word Search application. Data files from Word
  Search can be dragged into Do Search, allowing the word search to be done
  on screen
* X-Word - Creates and prints crosswords from words and clues provided by
  the user. Control over grid size, displayed fonts & borders is provided.
* Do-Word - Compliments the X-Word application. Data files from X-Word can
  be dragged into Do Word, allowing the crossword to be done on screen.
* Anagram - Reconstruct the jumbled up word by solid dragging of the
  letters. Hint feature is also provided.
* Guess - Guess the word chosen by the computer. Hint feature provided.
* Bottle - Hangman type game, but with bottles. Hints also provided.
* Cloze - Removes words (user can determine how many) from a passage of
  text. User must then reconstruct the entire text by entering words into
  gaps in the text. Add your own passages of text easily. Summary can be
  printed.

Picture Puzzles:
* Blocksaw - Jigsaw type application, using blocks for the pieces. Accepts
  sprite and draw files. Size of the grid can be varied to cover a wide
  range of abilities.
* Tile - Picture is broken into a series of tiles, and then the tiles mixed
  up. The picture must be recreated by swapping tiles. Uses sprite or draw
  files; allows the number of tiles to be varied and has three difficulty
  levels.
* Slide - Sliding block puzzle. Uses sprite or draw files; allows the number
  of tiles to be varied and has three difficulty levels.
* Rows n Cols - Recreate a picture (either sprite or draw) by sliding rows
  or columns into their correct positions.

Miscellaneous:
* Link - A 'blockbuster' type quiz game for up to three players. Database
  can be easily modified to include your own words.
* Multiple Choice (General) - Multiple choice quiz, some with pictures. Many
  general knowledge topics covered. Editor also available so you can create
  your own tests.
* Multiple Choice Maths - Several hundred multiple questions (some with
  pictures) covering GCSE Maths. Time limits can be set.
* ArcMedia (Cats) - A simple hypermedia system on the Cat Family. Designed
  to be 1Meg RISC OS 2 friendly. 
* Word Tester - Tests knowledge of the correct word for numbers from one to
  one hundred in various languages. Played against the clock.
* Facemaker - Use your computer to design a face, then either print or
  export as a sprite file.
* Desktop Turtle - Create on screen graphics with a 'Turtle' within a
  desktop window. Wide range of commands supported including numeric
  variables as well as sprites and sounds. Other features include variable
  line thickness, auto symmetry and backdrops.
* Birthday & Today. Produce an A4 sized poster on events taking place in
  history either on your Birthday or any particular day. Information
  displayed includes Famous Birthdays on the same day, events, films, songs
  and sporting events. Variety of borders/watermarks provided.
* School CV & CV+. School leavers (CV) or sixth form students (CV+) can
  quickly create a CV by entering data. Layouts can be chosen from a
  predefined set, and fonts changed. DTP style output without having to use
  a DTP application.