Runes, the Ancient Oracle Version 4.0

*** Important ***************************************
   Before you install Runes, the Ancient Oracle,
it is important that you remove any previous versions.

   To do this, Click Start - Settings - Control Panel.
Choose "Add-Remove Programs"
Select "Runes, the Ancient Oracle"
Click the Add/Remove button

*** If you don't find "Runes, the Ancient Oracle" in your
Add-Remove Programs dialog box, you can disregard
this notice.
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System Requirements

486 or higher, 16MB memory
Windows 95 or higher
16 bit color or better
(Runes will run in 256 color mode, but it will not look 
as good!)

How to install Runes, the Ancient Oracle Version 4.0

   1. Unzip the file into an empty directory of your choice.
   2. Double-click on the setup.exe file.
   3. Follow the instructions included in the setup program.

How to Uninstall Runes, the Ancient Oracle Version 4.0

In the event that you decide to uninstall the program,
follow the instructions below:

  To Uninstall Runes, The Ancient Oracle:
Click Start - Settings - Control Panel.
Choose "Add-Remove Programs"
Select "Runes 4.0 Trial Version"
Click the Add/Remove button
Follow the instructions

**** NOTE ****
DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION:

Runes, The Ancient Oracle is shareware. It may be freely distributed providing that you include all of the files that you received with the original program.

Ordering Information

   To purchase the complete version of Runes, the Ancient Oracle,
please send Check or Money Order (US Currency only please!)
in the amount of $20.00 to:

	Jon Squicciarini
	1521 Park Ave.
	Napa, California.  USA  94558-4829

   For your convenience, there is an order form 
included in the directory where you installed the 
program, named order.doc. This file is in Microsoft 
Word format. You can open the file, fill it in and print 
it out. In the event that your word processing 
software won't let you fill out the form, you can open 
it in Wordpad and type in your information and then 
print it out.

Please be sure to include your email address (if you 
have one) with your order. This is especially helpful 
if you are Overseas, or if you are having trouble 
running Runes, the Ancient Oracle. We can usually 
take care of any problems via email.

About the Program

   We have totally revised Runes, the Ancient Oracle 
from the previous versions. We have added a 
pleasant graphic interface, made the program very 
robust and efficient, and we have made many 
modifications to make the program very easy and 
enjoyable to use. The program will take a bit of time 
to load, (a good time to clear your mind) but Runes, 
the Ancient Oracle will run very fast, even on a 486
computer.
   The previous interface would gather its information
"on the fly". 
   We decided on loading all the graphics, 
interpretations, and many other initializations at the 
program start up for Version 4.0. The program will 
load on a Pentium 100 machine in (approx) 15 to 25 
seconds and 3 to10 seconds on a Pentium 300 
machine. The program will run on a 486 or higher 
computer with 16MB memory.

Troubleshooting

   We have made Runes, the Ancient Oracle very 
pleasant and easy to use. In the event you are 
having problems running the program, you will find 
Support Information listed below:

   We hope you enjoy Runes, the Ancient Oracle!

	Runes, the Ancient Oracle
	Version 4.0
	Created by Jon P. Squicciarini
	Copyright ©1999

   For Support, Questions, or Comments:

	Jon P. Squicciarini
	http://jpsworld.com
	email: jps@jpsworld.com


Using Runes, the Ancient Oracle

Runes, the Ancient Oracle is very simple to use. 
When you start the program, the Runes window will 
be in full screen mode. This is to help clear yourself 
of any distractions. If you wish, you can click the 
"restore" button on the title bar to restore the 
program to its smaller size. Odins Rune, the single 
Rune Spread is ready and waiting.

You begin by consulting the Runes with a question 
or any situation concerning yourself. Cast the 
Runes by clicking the "Cast Runes" button and a 
Rune will appear. When you move your mouse 
pointer over the Rune, your interpretation will 
appear. If you would like to spend a moment 
reflectng upon your interpretation, just move your 
mouse pointer over the interpretation and it will 
disappear, leaving you to gaze into the stars.

Using the Spreads

To choose a different Rune Spread, click "Spread" 
on the menu bar and make a selection. There is 
help for all of the individual Rune spreads within the 
"Help" menu. When you click on a Rune spread in 
the help menu, the information will appear in the 
cloud window. All of the Rune spreads work in the 
same manner. You Cast the Runes, and read the 
interpretations for each Rune in the spread by 
moving your mouse pointer over them.

Positions

When there are more than one Rune in a spread, 
they are cast into what is known as "Positions". 
When you cast the Runes into these spreads, you 
always read their interpretations in a specific order. 
If you need a quick reference to remember the 
order for that particular spread, click on the 
"Positions" menu and they will be listed in the 
correct order from (top to bottom). For a more 
detailed explanation of a particular position, click 
on the Position of your choice and more information 
will appear in the cloud window, and if you have 
already cast your Runes, the position you clicked 
on will be highlighted.

View the Runes

When you select "View the Runes" from the menu 
bar, a window will appear that you can use to select 
any Rune for viewing and its interpretation. Select a 
Rune from the drop down box and click on it and 
the Rune and its interpretation will appear. For a 
slideshow style view of the Runes in alphabetical 
order, you can use the down and up arrows on your 
keyboard.  When the View the Runes window is on 
the screen, the main window will be disabled until 
you close the View the Runes window. This is to 
preserve any Rune spread you have cast before 
opening the View the Runes window. When you 
close the View the Runes window, your previous 
spread will return to the main window.

Print Spread

If you would like to print out your spread, just click 
on "Print" within the "File" menu. Your spread will 
be printed out in an attractive format, with each 
individual Rune on its own page for a professional 
style "report".

Save Spread

To save your spread, just click on "Save Spread" 
within the "File" menu and type in a name for your 
file. Rune spreads are saved with the extension of 
.spd

Load Spread

To load a previously saved Rune spread file, click 
on "Load Spread" within the "File" menu. Select 
the spread file of your choice and click on "Open".