GC-Estimate (TM), Version 1.01 Copyright 1994 by Samer F. Naser. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uses the Easy C Base (TM) interface which provides a Unified Graphical Interface to Group Contribution Methods. Methods implemented in this version are Fedors (calculates Density, Cohesive Energy, and Solubility Parameter), and Joback (calculates Critical Properties, Heat Capacity, Liquid Viscosity, Enthalpy of Formation, Gibbs Energy of Formation, Enthalpy of Vaporization, Enthalpy of Fusion, Boiling and Freezing Points). Name the structures and save calculation results and text with them. Use the clipboard to copy text and structures to other applications. Search the directory containing the structure files using exact structure, a substructure, or fragments of a structure. Search the directory for a string that occurs in the structure's name or associated text. Combine the structure search with a string search. Search results display structure name and file name. Edit structures and text using the standard Windows Edit menu commands. The Molecular Formula and Weight are continuously updated as you draw or edit. Open multiple files. Requires Windows 3.1. CompuServe SWREG 6294. Files in this release: GCE.EXE ---> Easy C Base Windows executable file. GCE.HLP ---> Easy C Base Windows help file. README.TXT ---> This text file. *.ECB ---> Several sample Chemical Record Files. *.ECD ---> Method Database files Installation: Copy all files in this release to the directory where you want GC-Estimate installed. For example, to install GC-Estimate on drive C: in a directory called GCE, do the following: *In the File Manager, select drive C: then choose Create Directory from the File menu. *In the dialog box enter GCE, then click OK. *Using the mouse, drag the files in this release to the directory you just created. To add the GC-Estimate 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: GC-Estimate, 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: GC-Estimate, in the Command Line box, enter: C:\GCE\GCE.EXE, in the Working Directory box, enter: C:\GCE, then Click OK. *A GC-Estimate icon is created. You may use different path names for the command line and working directories. If you wish to add GC-Estimate to an existing Program Group, skip steps listed under First. To uninstall, delete the directory you created and all the files in it. Problems? Comments? Suggestions? Contact: Dr. Samer F. Naser Novel Advanced Systems Corporation P. O. Box 130304 Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0304 Email:snaser@aol.com CompuServe: 73543,3541 America Online: snaser