README VINNY GRAPH v4.0 for Windows Mobile & Pocket PC


INTRODUCTION
Vinny Graph v4.0 for Windows Mobile or Pocket PC is a quick flexible four data set XY graphing program which can generate a series of different graph types. It is easy to use and accepts and exports data through a variety of sources. Data can be entered manually into a mini spreadsheet. It can also be pasted into the spreadsheet from other applications such as Excel. Complete graphs can be loaded from VIN graph files. The VIN files can be synchronized with desktop PC program Vinny DeskGraph included in the zip package. No file translation is required.This process works in both directions so that files generated on the pocket PC can be viewed on the desktop PC and vice versa. Note: If you are running Pocket PC version 2002 or earlier you may have to install Microsoft [.net] Compact Framework on your pocket PC. Windows Mobile sometimes called Pocket PC 2003 comes with [.net] Compact Framework pre-installed. See the the section at the end of this readme file for more [.net] Compact Framework information.Vinny DeskGraph v4.0 runs on any desktop PC wich has Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000. 

VINNY DESKGRAPH (THE POCKET PC COMPANION)
Vinny Graph v4.0 for Windows Mobile or Pocket PC includes a desktop PC companion program called Vinny DeskGraph. This desktop companion can be synchronized using Microsoft ActiveSync with the pocket PC version.  Vinny DeskGraph provides for graph creation, display, editing, printing and image savings in [.bmp] format. It also allows reading and writing of GRA files for the desktop program Vinny Graphics version 2.02 for scientists and engineers. No file translation is required to open or save files in the [.gra] format.

INPUT
Data input is by:
     1-Cut, copy and paste from external spread sheets.
     2-Key pad entry into a mini internal spread sheet.
     3-Loading complete graph files with [.vin] or [.gra]
     extensions.

OUTPUT 
Output is by:
     1-Cut, copy and paste to external spread sheets.
     2-Copying value of the regression coefficients.
     3-Copying Y interpolation values. 
     4-Saving complete graph files with [.vin] or [.gra]
       extensions.
     5-Saving [.bmp] images useing  Vinny DeskGraph.
     6-Printing graphs using Vinny DeskGraph.

GRAPH SETTINGS
Graphs allow total freedom in setting up scales and grids. Direct inut of values for Xmax, Xmin, Ymax and Ymin. Set X grids and Y grids form 1 to 20. Version 4.0 plots four data sets simultaneously. The following graph types are selectable for each data set: points, lines, bars,lines & bars and  linear, 2nd order, Log and power regression fits. Vinny DeskGraph v4.0 adds capability for 3rd, 4th & 5th order and exponitial regression fits.

MATH AND REGRESSION
An interpolation window accepts X value inputs and provides an estimate for Y using a straight line connecting the XY points. It also provides Y estimates for each data set using the following: 
     1- linear regression fit.
     2- 2nd order regression fit.
     3- log regression fit.
     4- power regression fit.
The values for the regression coefficients along with the coefficient of determination are dislpayed and can be copied. A math constant "K" can be used to operate on data columns segments. Data can be copied and pasted to and from other applications in selected column segments or as a whole block.
        
FILES IN THE ZIP PACKAGE
This zip package contains the complete Vinny Graph Pocket PC v4.0 program and the complete Vinny DeskGraph program. Use SetupPocket.exe and SetupDesktop.exe to automate the respective installations. Pocket pc CAB files for the following processors are included.
     1-SH3 
     2-MIPS
     3-ARM
     4-X86
     5-ARMV4
     6-WCE420X86
After installation six VIN demo graph files will be found in the pocket PC personal folder.  
     1-Scientific.vin
     2-Fractional.vin
     3-Linear.vin
     4-Negative.vin
     5-Line.vin
     6-Log.vin
     7-DeskGraph.vin (DeskGraph demo of 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th order fits.)
The following documentation files can be found in the pocket pc personal folder and in the desktop pc \Vinny\ folder: 
     1-readme40.txt (This file)
     2-DeskGraph Help.txt
     3-Pocket Help.txt
The above text help files are extra copies of the help information provided inside each program. A desktop icon and start menu items can be installed for the program and the documentation.

INSTALLATION OF MICROSOFT .NET COMPACT FRAMEWORK (if required)
You must have Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 installed on your desktop and Microsoft .net Compact Framework installed on your Pocket PC before you can install Vinny Graph v4.0. Windows Mobile (Pocket PC 2003) ships with Microsoft .net Compact Framework pre-installed. If the Microsoft .net Compact Framework is not already installed on your Pocket PC you can download it free from Microsoft. Use the following Link:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=359ea6da-fc5d-41cc-ac04-7bb50a134556&displaylang=en

or just do a search for the file "NETCFSetup.msi" using (Google, Yahoo, etc). When you find it you should download it to your desktop and then run it. This will install the Microsoft .net Compact Framework on your Pocket PC. You can also use the Microsoft links on the Vinny Graphics home page. 

REGISTRATION
The registration dialog will pop up in place of each program when the 5 day free trial period has ended. To register both Vinny Graph and Vinny DeskGraph send one fee of $15.00(US) to the mail address below and request an activation codes.  Be sure to include both serial numbers and your email address with your request. If you wish to register prior to your free trial time running out the registration dialogs can be found by tapping or clicking the Register menu item on the the help page windows. Any upgrades to either program will be available free to registered users. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The author is a retired engineer.  He lives in Manchester,  CT. If you have any questions or comments,  contact him at one of the addresses listed below.  

MAIL ADDRESS
Vincent J. Sansevero, Jr.
71 John Olds Drive Apt 207
Manchester, Ct 06040

EMAIL ADDRESS
vsansevero@earthlink.net

HOMEPAGE URL
http://home.earthlink.net/~vsansevero/

