ATOMS, BONDING AND STRUCTURE v 1.1   Ray Le Couteur 1997-1999

SHAREWARE
Atoms, Bonding and Structure is Shareware ('try before you buy software'). If you 
wish to continue using it after a 30 day trial, you must register (pay for) it.

OVERVIEW
A unique interactive Multimedia Chemistry Tutor which tests students as they learn 
(it uses the internal speaker if you don't have a soundcard). As far as possible, 
skills are taught through familiar examples, to help reinforce general chemical 
knowledge. New concepts are taught by frequent reference to the online Periodic
Tables. The eight units are: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures; Forming Compounds;
Atomic Structure; Chemical Bonds; Ionic Bonding; Covalent Bonding; Structure of 
Materials; Bond Energies. Companion program to 'Atom's, Symbols and Equations'.

OPTIONS
There is an option to 'trap' the user within a unit once started (to help 
teachers ensure that pupils stay on task), with a password required to exit. 
The decision whether to trap users and the password can be changed by selecting
the 'Change Options' icon from the 'Atoms Bonding & Structure' group or folder).
There is also an option to provide answers.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Almost any computer running Windows 3.1/95/98.

INSTALLATION
Simply run "setup". and follow on screen instructions.

Note: the shared file, vbrun300.dll, is installed into the program folder/directory
(c:\bonding by default). This avoids conflicts during uninstallation and makes 
installation over a network more straightforward. If you are sure that vbrun300.dll 
is already on your system, you can safely delete the copy in the program 
folder/directory.


RUNNING THE PROGRAM
Win 3.1: Run the program by clicking on the 'Bonding' icon in the 'Atoms,
Bonding & Structure' group which will be on your desktop.

Win95/98: From the Start Menu, select Programs and then 'Atoms, Bonding &
Structure'. Click the 'Bonding' icon to run the program.

UNINSTALLATION 
Click on the uninstall icon.


NETWORK UNINSTALLATION 
Installation should be carried out by the network administrator and should
be very easy, as all files are installed into the single program directory.
However, security measures can prevent files being installed or the
installation of icons in the programs menu.

The uninstall icon should not be available to network users.

YEAR 2000
The program has been tested for Year 2000 compliancy.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
These programs and documentation are provided "as is" and without any express or 
implied warranties. I have run the programs on a number of machines but cannot
possibly anticipate all possible variations of software and hardware that the 
programs may be run under. Therefore, the user must assume the entire risk of using 
these programs. Under no circumstances will I be liable for any damages arising from 
the use of, or inability to use, these programs.


FURTHER INFORMATION/TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Contact the author, Ray Le Couteur by email at: Raylec@compuserve.com
