                        WELCOME TO DS800Pro V2.0  
                  -------------------------------------  
  
This file contains important, and last minute information about 
DS800Pro V2.0  
  
This DEMO version of DS800Pro v.2.0 is Freeware. You can use, copy 
and distribute it free of charge as long as You want.

  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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  1. What is DS800Pro  
  2. How to Get Help  
  3. Installation  
  4. Important Notes  
  5. Files on the Disk  
  6. Why Register?  
  
1. What is DS800Pro  
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DS800Pro is a MS-DOS routine that you can use to extract and save 
information from Kratos Analytical DS800 data files.  
DS800Pro accepts .MPA Spectra files, .PRO Profile files, .IMG 
Mapping files, allows you finally produce an .DAT (ASCII Text) or 
.CSV (Comma Separated Variable)  files for spectra and profile 
data and .PCX (Windows Paintbrush) or .BMP (Windows Bitmap) 
graphic files for mapping data.  

The program RT11.EXE is included in this kit to process RX50 DEC 
RT-11 floppy on IBM AT (or similar) computers equipped with a 1.2 
Mb diskette.  (See RT11.TXT file for detail).
  
DS800Pro was written by XSAM-800/DS800 user to transform huge 
science material into modern form for additional processing on IBM 
PC.
  
  
What is new in this version?  
  
-  AES/XPS element images (files .IMG) can be transformed into 
   both PCX and BMP graphic formats.  
  
-  The options BLACKLEVEL and WHITELEVEL added to image 
   processing. This will allow to correct images directly on PC.
  
-  The spectra and profile data can be transformed into both DAT
   (ASCII) and CSV (Comma Separated Variable) text formats.  
  
-  Preview option is included for each mode.  
  
-  Profile data can be saved as Area, Atom.% or Wt.%.  
  
-  Etching rate can be set to get dependence Concentration/Depth 
   for profile data.
  
-  Special routine for file transferring   (RT-11 RX50 diskettes 
   <==> PC) is included.
  
The DS800Pro can work under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95 operating 
systems on 386/486/Pentium PC compatible computer with EGA/VGA 
video card and 1Mb free disk space.
  
  
DEMO version has a number of restriction:  
  
-  pictures on the screen in VIEW mode have small size;  
-  options SAVE in Mapping and Profile modes does not create 
   files;
-  option SAVE in Spectra mode produces only first 3 lines for
   each region.  
  
REGISTERED version includes all described here options.  
  
  
  
  
 2. HOW TO GET HELP  
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  If you have any problems, please read this file, and if you 
still have a question and need assistance, help is available from 
the following source:  
  
E-mail:  maslov@telce.obninsk.su  
  
or  
  
Write to me at the following address:  
  
         Andrey V. MASLOV  
  
         249020  Obninsk,   
         Kaluga Reg.  
         Kurchatov St,  42-66  
         Russia  
  
  
  
  
 3. INSTALLATION  
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  There are two options for installation:  
  
3.1. For MS-DOS using only  
  
3.1.1. Create directory C:\DS800PRO\ on the hard disk and copy
       received archive file DS800DEM.ZIP into it.

3.1.2. After unpacking archive You will get the set of files:  
       DS800PRO.EXE   -  main working module  
       SPECTRUM.MPA   -  example of XSAM-800 XPS/AES spectrum  
       PROFILE.PRO    -  example of XSAM-800 XPS/AES profile  
       PROFILE.DAT    -  example of DAT file for XSAM-800 XPS/AES 
                         profile  
       MAPPING.IMG    -  example of XSAM-800 AES map  
       MAPPING.BMP    -  example of BMP file for XSAM-800 AES map
       DS800DEM.TXT   -  this document  
       RT11.EXE       -  program to read/write RX50 diskettes 
                         created by RT11  
       RT11.TXT       -  instruction for RT11.EXE program  
       INSTALL.EXE    -  installation program for Windows  
       INSTALL.INF    -  installation file for Windows  
       REGISTER.TXT   -  Registration form  
       SERIAL.INF     -  registation code.  
       
  
3.1.3. Now You can copy these files to floppy for future use and 
       delete files   INSTALL.EXE, INSTALL.INF, DS800DEM.ZIP from 
       working directory.  
  
3.1.4. From MS-DOS prompt type: DS800PRO <Enter>.  
  
Try to select all modes (Spectra, Profile, Mapping) and open 
available data files.  
  
  
3.2. For Windows and MS-DOS  
  
3.2.1. Create temporary directory on the hard disk and copy 
       received archive file DS800DEM.ZIP into it.

3.2.2. After unpacking archive You will get the set of files:  
       DS800PRO.EXE   -  main working module  
       SPECTRUM.MPA   -  example of XSAM-800 XPS/AES spectrum  
       PROFILE.PRO    -  example of XSAM-800 XPS/AES profile  
       PROFILE.DAT    -  example of DAT file for XSAM-800 XPS/AES 
                         profile  
       MAPPING.IMG    -  example of XSAM-800 AES map  
       MAPPING.BMP    -  example of BMP file for XSAM-800 AES map
       DS800DEM.TXT   -  this document  
       RT11.EXE       -  program to read/write RX50 diskettes 
                         created by RT11  
       RT11.TXT       -  instruction for RT11.EXE program  
       INSTALL.EXE    -  installation program for Windows  
       INSTALL.INF    -  installation file for Windows  
       REGISTER.TXT   -  Registration form  
       SERIAL.INF     -  registation code.  
       

3.2.3. Now You can copy these files to floppy for future use.  
  
3.2.4. Start Windows and from the Program Manager click: 
       File  Run...  INSTALL.EXE.  
  
3.2.5. Installation program will create a new group for DS800Pro 
       and copy all necessary file in directory You selected.  
       You can change icons for DS800Pro and RT11  program items 
       using icons from PROGMAN.EXE or MORICONS.DLL files.
  
3.2.6. Now You can delete all files from temporary directory.  
  
3.2.7. From Program Manager click icon DS800PRO.  
  
Try to select all modes (Spectra, Profile, Mapping) and open 
available  data files.  
  
  
  
  
 4. IMPORTANT NOTES  
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After executable file DS800PRO.EXE running, You will see main menu 
with modes:  
  
XPS/AES Spectra, XPS/AES Profile, AES Mapping, EXIT  
  
To select option in ANY menu use  <---, --->, Home, End  keys and 
then press <Enter>.  
  
After selecting mode You have to open any data file first using 
option   Open.... 
Under file selection You can use arrow keys and then press 
<Enter>.  
If You want to change current drive, press <Ctrl+Drive letter>.
The line above file menu will show current drive at the moment 
before You select option Open...


Then information from data file and PROCESSING PARAMETERS will 
appear on the screen.  
File information will be represented by white color.  
PROCESSING PARAMETERS will be represented by light blue color. 
These parameters can be changed by using the options in bottom 
line of the screen.  
Information to be saved onto disk or to be showed on the screen 
will change according to PROCESSING PARAMETERS You selected.  

You can use Up and Down keys when You change numeral options or 
type it directly.

Pictures saved onto disk will have 16 color format of gray scale 
(PCX or BMP). The file in this format can be easily transform into 
color one by means of any graphic package (Paintbrush, Paint Shop 
Pro, etc.)  
  

Before executing Save option in XPS/AES Spectra mode be sure that 
there is enough free disk space. Very often .DAT file for 
multyscan/multypoint spectra (scans > 20) has size more 1 Mb.
  
  
 5. FILES ON THE DISK.(Registered Version)  
---------------------------------------------  
  
DS800PRO.EXE   -  main working module  
SPECTRUM.MPA   -  example of XSAM-800 XPS/AES spectrum  
PROFILE.PRO    -  example of XSAM-800 XPS/AES profile  
PROFILE.DAT    -  example of DAT file for XSAM-800 XPS/AES profile
MAPPING.IMG    -  example of XSAM-800 AES map  
MAPPING.BMP    -  example of BMP file for XSAM-800 AES map
DS800DEM.TXT   -  this document  
RT11.EXE       -  program to read/write RX50 diskettes 
                  created by RT11  
RT11.TXT       -  instruction for RT11.EXE program  
INSTALL.EXE    -  installation program for Windows  
INSTALL.INF    -  installation file for Windows  
REGISTER.TXT   -  Registration form  
SERIAL.INF     -  registation code.  


  
6. Why Register?  
-------------------------  
  
Registering brings with it a number of advantages.  
  
First of all, the Unregistered Copy notice will no longer appear.  
  
Second, Unregistered Copy will have a number of restriction:  
  
-  pictures on the screen in VIEW mode have small size;  
-  options SAVE in Mapping and Profile modes does not create 
   files;  
-  option SAVE in Spectra mode produces only first 3 lines for 
   each region.  
  
Third, your support will encourage me to continue to improve 
DS800Pro.  
  
And Finally, as a registered user you will be entitled to 
favorable price reductions on future versions. So make sure you 
complete registration form (REGISTER.TXT) as completely as 
possible and send it to me.  
  
  
  
  
  
Andrey V. MASLOV  
October 1996  

