                               README.TXT

A. Unzip truto.zip and click Install to a new folder,   
   C:\truto\, for example (with NO SPACES in folder names).*

   truto.xml      PAD file, program description. 
   README.TXT     This file.
   TTOHELP.DOC    Same as Help (F1) in program.
   truto.exe      Click to run True Test Optimizer.
   tropt.ini      Saves default and your program options.
   CustomS.ini    Customizes your choice of word processor.
   206a.ans       Sample answer file (first version of test).
   206a.iai       Sample item analysis index file.
   206b.ans       Second sample answer file (second version of test).
   206b.iai       Second item analysis index file.
 
*  msvbvm50.dll   A Microsoft Visual Basic Virtual Machine, version 5,
                  runtime file that should be in your computer.  If
                  present, Setup should install True Test Optimizer
                  properly.  If not present, it can be downloaded
                  from www.simtel.com | VB Runtimes | Msvbvm50.exe,
                  969 KB.  This self-extracting file will install
                  the .dll file.  If necessary, copy msvbvm50.dll
                  into the folder containing True Test Optimizer.  

B. Test Drive True Test Optimizer.

   1. Click on truto.exe or on a shortcut to this file.
   2. Demos.  One answer file, checked.  Click OK.
   3. Select 206a.ans.  Click (3) Process. 
   4. On Customize Test Report, click OK, default values.
   5. You have just finished optimizing the reliability of a test.
   6. Double click 206a.ans to view answer data and comments.*
   7. Double click 206a.doc to view finished report.*
   8. Double click 206a.iai to view an item analysis index.**

*  This is set for WordPad as it generally displays files accurately on  
   all Windows computers.  To use your favorite word processor, adjust 
   its path in CustomS.ini.

** An item analysis index file is needed to recombine multiple version
   tests back into one single analysis only if you want the mark options
   for all versions placed in one tally.  True Test Writer 
   automatically creates the item analysis index files.

C. Score and analyze your own answer data.

   True Test Optimizer automatically creates three folders:

   1. ANSWERS  Copy your answer data to this folder.
   2. IAINDEX  Copy your IAI data to this folder.
   3. RESULTS  Your results will appear in this folder. 
