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BDicty - Read Me
by www.beiks.com


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Introduction

BDicty is a generic dictionary program for PalmPilot
«. It has two components: the BDity program and the databases for each language, called language lexicons. BDicty supports unlimited number of languages at a time.
The program is fairly simple and intuitive to use: just install it along with the language lexicons you want and forget about the paper dictionaries!

BDicty comes with two versions: Public and Commercial.
The Public version is free and available for download form our web site. It has the most basic functionality a dictionary needs - the ability to lookup words. In its "About" menu it shows you it is Demo, even if you have a full version of a lexicon.
The Commercial (full) version of BDicty gives you several advantages over the Public one, among which ability to add your own words, different screen views/modes, support for phrasebooks and many more. For the full list and the latest version (which also comes free for the Commercial users) please check on our web site. Registration fee is $10.

One more thing to mention about BDicty is that it can run demo and licensed (full) lexicons. Demo lexicons can be used by anyone while the licensed are encrypted and licensed only to a specific user (by the HotsyncID).
There are also free lexicons available. 
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Installation
BDicty Dictionary has 2 components:

1. BDicty - a shell program for dictionary.
2. Language databases - lexicons for BDicty.

To install a dictionary into your Palm you will need to HotSync at least 2 files: BDicty.prc & Any_Lexicon.pdb.

If you downloaded BDicty.zip (or lexicon.zip) file you have to:
1. Extract it and find files BDicty.prc and Any_Language.pdb.
2. HotSynk the two files.
If you need to learn how to install any file to your PalmPilot
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If you downloaded BDicty.exe file, just start it and fallow the steps it will ask you to.

Installing upgrades:
Install the new BDicty version into your PalmPilot
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Note: There is no need to delete previous version, it will be replaced automatically. 
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Purchasing

You can purchase BDicty online with your credit card.
You can purchase it from www.beiks.com or  www.pilotgear.com or www.handango.com
(With PalmGear you can place your order via phone or fax: 800.741.9070, 817.640.6558, Fax: 817.640.6614)

Registered users get further program versions free (only for BDicty).

When buying a dictionary module, you will have to provide your HotSyncID.

Note: The lexicons for the program are distributed separately and could have different prices or even be free.  totop-blue.gif (125 bytes)


User Guide

User Guide (Manual) comes within every demo.zip and is available online.
For morw information there is also a Frequently Asked Questions' page
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Version History

Date Version    Description
20 Mart, 2000
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4.0 Support for topic dictionaries (phrase books, travel dictionaries etc.)
Horizontal / Vertical display modes.
Smart View mode
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Automatic user dictionaries backup during HotSync
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Availability online anytime.
4 July, 1999 3.5 Enhanced support for foreign languages.
Improved graphical interface - users can now choose between two modes of the display - wider description field or wider list of words.
Persistency - BDicty now remembers its mode when you leave it and restores it the next time being run. Better late than never.... ;-)
26 June, 1999 3.0 Version for OEM distribution in Russia.
Both the program and the lexicon can be put in the flash.
1 April, 1999 2.0 Support of multiple lexicons.
Fast search
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8 Mart, 1999 1.0 Starting version.

Contact Information

Have any comment about the program?

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Legal Information
BDicty is Copyright (C) 1999-2000 by Beiks LLC.

You are allowed to use Public version for free but you must register the Commercial version. Unregistered use of Commercial software version is in violation of U.S. and international copyright laws. The Software shall not be modified, reverse engineered, disassembled or used for any derivative works based on the Software for any purpose.

The Software is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. Neither the author nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production or delivery of this product assumes any liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of the software.   totop-blue.gif (125 bytes)