D Y N A G E N

Test Data Generator
Shareware Version 1.1
By
MYNDTRYX
Copyright (C) 1991 MYNDTRYX
All Rights Reserved

Sept. 27, 1991

TABLE OF CONTENTS


1. Name Change
2. Zip File Contents
3. System Hardware/Software Requirements
4. Technical Support
5. Known Bug(s)
6. Fast Intro - What Is DYNAGEN?
7. Fast Start - Running DYNAGEN
8. Software License
9. Trademarks
10. The Shareware Concept
11. DYNAGEN Data Content And Generation Disclaimer
12. Registering DYNAGEN: Why And How


NAME CHANGE


Since releasing version 1.0 of DYNAGEN, we have changed our company name
from DYNASOFT to MYNDTRYX ("mind tricks"). We found that the name DYNASOFT
was being used by a number of companies throughout the country. We wanted
a totally original name, hence the change.


ZIP FILE CONTENTS


The file DG11.ZIP should contain the following files:

NAME SIZE D/T STAMP DESCRIPTION

DG.DB 18432 09/27/91 01:10 database file
DG.DOC 24288 09/27/91 01:10 documentation file
DG.EXE 108737 09/27/91 01:10 executable program file
DG.FRM 2086 09/27/91 01:10 registration/order form
DG.HLP 13170 09/27/91 01:10 help file

DG11.ZIP has been encrypted with authenticity verification. If after
unzipping, DG11.ZIP displays a message stating that it failed authenticity
verification, please delete DG11.ZIP (and the unzipped files) and try to
download another copy of DG11.ZIP - it's possible that the DG11.ZIP file
was damaged during upload/download or even worse, was tampered with.


SYSTEM HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS


IBM PC/XT/286/386/486 or 100% compatible
PC/MS-DOS 3.0 or higher
512K of RAM
200K of free disk space for DG.* files and generated test data file
Floppy or hard (recommended for fastest operation) disk
Monochrome or color (recommended) screen

Network compatible, but no file sharing takes place
Windows 3.0 "DOS box" compatible, but not yet a true Windows application
DesqView 2.4 compatible
OS/2 1.3 "DOS box" compatible, but not yet a true OS/2 application

Expanded or extended memory helpful for program swapping, but not necessary

DYNAGEN was developed and tested on a 386/33 (AMI BIOS), 330 meg ESDI HD, 8
meg RAM, VGA, MS-DOS 5.0, QEMM 6.0


TECHNICAL SUPPORT


If you encounter a problem with DYNAGEN that cannot be resolved by either
pressing the [F1] key for help and/or referring to the DYNAGEN (DG.DOC)
manual, you may contact us between 9am-3pm M-F EST zone in the following
ways:

Office: (216) 365-9667 FAX: TBA
CompuServe: 73737,1761 US Mail: MYNDTRYX
PO Box 1836
Elyria, OH 44036 USA


KNOWN BUG(S)


MYNDTRYX has a policy of NEVER shipping a product with known bugs, but we
*very regretfully* have had to make an exception for DYNAGEN Shareware
Version 1.1 *due to a problem completely beyond our control*.

! DO NOT PRESS THE [Ctrl Break] KEY COMBO !

One of the 3rd party C++ libraries MYNDTRYX is using in DYNAGEN has a
bug that causes some PC's to hang upon the user pressing [Ctrl Break].
Please do not press this key combo. DYNAGEN would ordinarily just beep
if [Ctrl Break] was pressed anyway because it has no function in the current
version of DYNAGEN.

! THIS BUG HAS ABSOLUTELY NO EFFECT ON THE OTHERWISE NORMAL !
! OPERATION OF DYNAGEN !

The vendor of this 3rd party C++ library has promised a fix, but not in the
next few weeks. MYNDTRYX *sincerely* offers an apology to all DYNAGEN
Shareware Version 1.1 users for any inconvenience this may cause. We will
try to eliminate this bug in the next release of DYNAGEN. MYNDTRYX feels
that the user should KNOW about any bugs instead of finding them through
normal program usage.


FAST INTRO - WHAT IS DYNAGEN?


* PLEASE SEE THE "FAST START" SECTION AFTER THIS SECTION BEFORE ACTUALLY *
RUNNING DYNAGEN

DYNAGEN is a test data generator, intended for use mainly by programmers and
consultants.

Much of today's software is plagued by bugs, due mainly to a lack of
thorough testing. Testing software is probably the most boring and tedious
aspect of creating software. It takes time, patience and a bit of ingenuity
on the part of the tester. Although there are currently available a number
of tools which aid in the testing of software, these tools fall mainly in
the category of on-screen data entry automation and the subsequent
reporting of program failures. This is a fine approach to testing software,
but it's not enough. That's where DYNAGEN fits in!

DYNAGEN is totally unique in its approach to assisting in the process of
software testing. As a programmer or consultant, you've no doubt spent a
great deal of time (agonizing time!) doing data entry in order to create
test data for the program that you've spent so much time writing (or your
client has spent so much time paying you to write!). As a professional
or even amateur programmer or consultant, your time and skills are wasted
doing data entry, aren't they? And as a consultant, your clients probably
aren't too happy with you doing data entry at the rate of $75/hr! That's
where DYNAGEN fits in!

DYNAGEN allows you to VERY quickly and VERY easily create test data by
simply answering a few simple questions about the type of data you want to
create. DYNAGEN prompts you for the following information:

=> the name of test data file to create
=> the format of the test data file
-> ASCII Comma Delimited
-> dBASE III/III+
-> dBASE IV 1.1
-> Clipper 5.1
-> FoxPro 1.02
-> QuickSilver 1.3R/dBXL 1.3R
-> Paradox 3.5
=> the number of records to create
* up to 50 in the Shareware version of DYNAGEN
* when you register DYNAGEN, you'll receive, among
other things, the 1000 record commercial version of
DYNAGEN
=> the type of data fields to create
-> Last Names
-> First Names
-> Company Names
-> Random Dates
-> Random $ Amounts
-> 22 other field types

After you have filled-in/chosen the appropriate fields, pressing the [Alt G]
key combination will generate your file in just couple of seconds! That's
all there is to it!


FAST START - RUNNING DYNAGEN


You start DYNAGEN by typing in at the DOS prompt (ie. C:\>)

DG

and then press the [Enter ] key. After the title "splash" screen appears,
you'll immediately be placed in DYNAGEN's prompt window, which looks like
this:


Generate DOS Help Quit [F1] Help

Output File _
File Format (X) ASCII Comma Delimited (.ASC)
( ) dBASE III/III+ (.DBF)
( ) dBASE IV 1.1 (.DBF)
( ) Clipper 5.1 (.DBF)
( ) FoxPro 1.02 (.DBF)
( ) QuickSilver 1.3R/dBXL 1.3R (.DBF)
( ) Paradox 3.5 (.DB)
Record Count

[ ] Last Name [ ] Social Security # [ ] Part #
[ ] First Name [ ] Sex [ ] Offered Product
[ ] Middle Initial [ ] Age [ ] Offered Service
[ ] Address [ ] Height [ ] MasterCard/VISA #
[ ] City [ ] Weight [ ] American Express #
[ ] State [ ] Company Name [ ] Random Integer
[ ] Country [ ] Job Title [ ] Random $ Amount
[ ] ZIP Code [ ] Honorific [ ] Random Date
[ ] Phone # [ ] Account # [ ] Random Time

Enter a unique file name which will store the new records


Moving about the screen is simple and logical: use the arrow keys to go where
you want to go. Other valid movement keys are [Enter], [Tab] and [BackTab].
When you've entered data in the "Output File" or "Record Count" fields, the
left and right arrow keys become field editing keys. Use the other movement
keys to leave these two fields at this time.

Starting from the top left portion of the window, here's how the screen works
and how you interact with it.

First, the top line of the window contains DYNAGEN's menu. The menu choices

Generate DOS Help Quit

are activated by pressing and holding the [Alt] key while pressing the first
letter of the appropriate menu choice, like [Alt G] for the "Generate" menu
choice. NOTE: The "" character to the left of the "Generate" menu choice is
disabled and reserved for future use.

The various menu choices perform the following operations:

"Generate" => Begins the test data generation process. If you've left any
of the appropriate prompts empty, you'll get an error message
telling you what you forgot to fill-in.

"DOS" => Allows you to shell to DOS, leaving only about a 600 byte chunk
of DYNAGEN in memory. The rest of DYNAGEN is swapped out to the
following resources, in this order: extended memory, expanded
memory, disk (root directory). Type in EXIT at the DOS prompt
to return to DYNAGEN.

"Help" => Displays a pop-up help window that explains how to receive
technical support, how to register DYNAGEN and pricing
information.

"Quit" => Allows you to quit DYNAGEN and return to the DOS prompt.

To the far right of the menu choices is the text "[F1] Help". You may press
the [F1] key at any time to receive field-level context sensitive help.

After the menu choices is the first prompt field, "Output File". This is
where you specify the name of the test data file that will be generated.
There is no need to specify an extension - it will automatically be appended
to the file name, depending on the file format you've chosen. The left and
right arrow keys enable field editing and the [Home] and [End] keys take you
to the beginning and end of the field, respectively.

The next prompt, "File Format", is a set of radio push buttons - only one
may be chosen at any one time. You have a choice of file formats to choose
from. Use the [Space Bar] to toggle/choose a file format.

The next prompt is the "Record Count" prompt. This is where you tell DYNAGEN
the number of records that you want it to create. You can enter a value
between 1 and 50.

* THE FULLY REGISTERED COMMERCIAL VERSION OF DYNAGEN GENERATES UP TO 1000 *

Again, the left and right arrow keys enable field editing and the [Home] and
[End] keys take you to the beginning and end of the field, respectively.

Almost done! The next set of prompts are the "Field Type" prompts. These
are check boxes, which mean you can choose as many as you wish by pressing
the [Space Bar] to toggle your choice. The various field types are fairly
obvious from their descriptions. Please press the [F1] key to get a full
description of each of the field types.

Lastly, the bottom line of the prompt window contains a line of help
information to give you "a hand" wherever you're at in DYNAGEN. When you
move between the prompt fields in the window, this line will give you more
information as to what DYNAGEN expects you to do. When you make a mistake,
the error message will also appear here, highlighted in red (instead of the
standard white).

That's all there is to operating DYNAGEN! DYNAGEN will help you when you
make an error and will also inform you if *it* has a problem with something.

Just a quick closing note: when DYNAGEN creates your data file, the fields
are in the order in which they appear in the prompt window, from top to
bottom, left to right.


SOFTWARE LICENSE


DYNAGEN is Copyright (C) 1991 by MYNDTRYX of Elyria, Ohio USA 44036. All
rights reserved. DYNAGEN functionality, specifications and pricing are
subject to change without notice.

DYNAGEN software (DG.EXE, DG.HLP, DG.DB), documentation (DG.DOC) and order
form (DG.FRM) are the property of MYNDTRYX of Elyria, Ohio USA 44036.

MYNDTRYX hereby disclaims any and all warranties relating to DYNAGEN,
whether expressed or implied, including without limitation any implied
warranties of fitness for a particular use or merchantability. MYNDTRYX
will NOT be liable for any special, consequential, incidental, indirect or
similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason, even if MYNDTRYX
or any of MYNDTRYX's agents has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. In no event shall MYNDTRYX's liability for any damages ever exceed
the price paid for the license to use DYNAGEN, regardless of the form of the
claim. The user of DYNAGEN bears all risk as to the quality and performance
of DYNAGEN.

You are hereby granted a license to evaluate DYNAGEN Shareware Version 1.1
for the sole purpose of evaluating its potential use. If after 30 days you
decide not to register your Shareware copy of DYNAGEN Shareware Version 1.1,
you must erase DYNAGEN (DG.DB, DG.DOC, DG.EXE, DG.FRM, DG.HLP, DG.ZIP)
from your storage medium. You may, however, freely distribute DYNAGEN
Shareware Version 1.1 in its original state (DG11.ZIP). All files contained
in DG11.ZIP must remain unaltered - authenticity verification in DG11.ZIP
insures this.

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions
as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and
Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013.

If you for whatever reason do not agree with these terms and conditions, you
do not have permission from the copyright holder, MYNDTRYX, to use DYNAGEN
Shareware Version 1.1 and must stop using it and remove it from your
computer system at once. Any use or distribution of DYNAGENwhich violates
this license agreement will be considered a copyright violation and will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

ATTENTION ASP VENDORS: You are hereby granted permission to catalog and
distribute DYNAGEN Shareware Version 1.1. Non-ASP Vendors: please send
MYNDTRYX your catalog before distributing DYNAGEN.


TRADEMARKS


AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends, Inc.
Clipper is a trademark of Nantucket.
dBASE is a trademark of Ashton-Tate, Inc.
CompuServe is a trademark of CompuServe Inc.
FoxPro is a trademark of Fox Software, Inc.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines.
MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Paradox is a trademark of Borland International, Inc.
QEMM and DesqView are trademarks of Quarterdeck Office Systems.
PKZIP/PKUNZIP is a trademark of PKWARE Inc.
QuickSilver and dBXL are trademarks of Wordtech Systems.


THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT


DYNAGEN is a commercial software package. It is NOT free (Freeware) and it
is NOT in the public domain. It is distributed as Shareware, meaning that
you may evaluate it to verify its applicability to your needs and to
determine if you want to continue to use it before actually paying for it.
If you determine, after a period of time not to exceed 30 days, that DYNAGEN
Shareware Version 1.1 fulfills your computing needs and you wish to
continue using DYNAGEN, you are required to register your copy of DYNAGEN
with MYNDTRYX. Any such use of DYNAGEN without registration is in violation
of Federal copyright laws and such action will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.

NOTE: Unlike the Shareware version of DYNAGEN (DG11.ZIP), the commercial
version of DYNAGEN may not be freely distributed.


DYNAGEN DATA CONTENT AND GENERATION DISCLAIMER


DYNAGEN generates test data that may or may not be fictitious. Except for
certain individual's names (celebrities, etc.) and company names, all data
generated by DYNAGEN is either created randomly "on the fly" or is entered
into DYNAGEN's database (DG.DB) at random.

ANY DATA THAT IS GENERATED BY DYNAGEN WHICH BEARS AN EXACT OR SIMILAR
RESEMBLANCE TO FACTUAL DATA IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL (WITH THE EXCEPTION
ABOVE). MYNDTRYX WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DATA THAT IS
GENERATED, THE SOURCE OF THE DATA, THE USE OF THE DATA OR ANY SIMILARITIES
BETWEEN THE GENERATED DATA AND FACTUAL DATA.


REGISTERING DYNAGEN: WHY AND HOW


If you find DYNAGEN to be of use to you, there are 8 wonderful reasons to
register it:

1 => MYNDTRYX, like any other software company, relies on sales of its
software (in this case DYNAGEN) to survive: pay programmers, pay
bills, pay taxes, develop updates, fund R&D, etc. Registering for
your paid copy of DYNAGEN will insure that MYNDTRYX is here when YOU
need US, just as DYNAGEN is there when YOU need IT.

2 => You will receive a floppy disk containing the latest commercial
version of DYNAGEN. The commercial version of DYNAGEN can generate
up to 1000 records. The Shareware version of DYNAGEN can only
generate 50 records.

3 => If you register DYNAGEN by 12/1/91, you get $10 off the regular price
free!

4 => If you register DYNAGEN by 11/1/91, not only do you get $10 off the
regular price, you will receive DYNAGEN 2.0 (1st quarter '92) for
free! DYNAGEN 2.0 will not only be faster but will contain many new
features.

5 => You will receive a printed manual that fully explains all aspects of
DYNAGEN.

6 => You will receive prompt and courteous technical support, should you
ever need it, via phone, fax and CompuServe.

7 => You will receive upgrade notices for new versions of DYNAGEN when
they become available.

8 => As a registered user, you will have input as to what new features
MYNDTRYX will add to DYNAGEN. DYNAGEN is very much a user-driven
piece of software.

The regular price of DYNAGEN is $79.00. Through 12/1/91, however, the price
is $69.00. DYNAGEN includes both 5.25 (360K) and 3.5 (720K) floppies.

Payment accepted ONLY in the form of a cashier's check, money order, company
or personal check. We're sorry about this inconvenience, but we're *still*
waiting for the bank to process our credit card merchant application. Please
make check payable to:

"MYNDTRYX c/o Peter M. Jagielski"

Non-US checks should be remitted via an International Postal Money Order.

You may call us before registering to find out if we are ready to accept
credit cards (MasterCard and VISA).

Shipping and handling per package is $3.00 in the US and Canada, $5.00
outside the US. Shipping is regular US Mail. Please call MYNDTRYX for charges
on bulk orders and shipping via other than US Mail.

Ohio residents: please add 6.0% state sales tax.

* PLEASE SEE THE FILE DG.FRM FOR THE ORDER FORM *


END OF DG.DOC