Easy C Base, Version 1.01 Copyright 1994 by Dr. Samer F. Naser. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Easy C Base is a 2-D chemical database and structure drawing program. It features an easy to use graphic interface for structure entry that continuously displays molecular formula and weight. A separate window pane allows entry of text information associated with the structure using an editor similar to the Windows Notepad. You may search for a chemical using exact structure, substructure, or a text string. Easy C Base stores each structure and associated text in an individual file making it an ideal tool for information exchange, or as an educational tool for electronically asking and grading questions. Requires Windows 3.1. Shareware, if you use it, its $34 for an individual license. Files in this release: ECB.EXE ---> Easy C Base Windows executable file. ECB.HLP ---> Easy C Base Windows help file. README.TXT ---> This text file. *.ECB ---> Several sample Chemical Record Files. Installation: Copy the three files in this release to the directory where you want Easy C Base installed. For example, to install Easy C Base on drive C: in a directory called ECB, do the following: *In the File Manager, select drive C: then choose Create Directory from the File menu. *In the dialog box enter ECB, then click OK. *Using the mouse, drag the three files in this release to the directory you just created. To add the Easy C Base icon to the Windows Program Manager (Recommended): First: *Choose New from the File menu in the Program manager. *In the dialog box click on the New Group button, then click OK. *In the following dialog box, in the Description box, enter: Easy-C-Base, then click OK. *A Program Group is created. Second: *Choose New from the File menu in the Program Manager. *In the dialog box click on the New Item button, then click OK. *In the dialog box that follows: in the Description box, enter: Easy-C-Base, in the Command Line box, enter: C:\ECB\ECB.EXE, in the Working Directory box, enter: C:\ECB, then Click OK. *An Easy C Base icon is created. You may use different path names for the command line and working directories. If you wish to add Easy C Base to an existing Program Group, skip steps listed under First. Problems? Comments? Suggestions? Contact: Dr. Samer F. Naser Novel Advanced Systems Corporation P. O. Box 130304 Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0304 CompuServe 73543,3541