INFO.TXT Notes for Eddson Willow Scorebook Version 1.03 Rel 003. --------------- (C) EddSON,1994-2000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) What is Willow ? ********************************************************* ** The Full Version Of EddSON Willow Cricket Scorebook ** ********************************************************* The EddSON Willow Cricket Scorebook is the quickest, easiest and most comprehensive method of cricket scoring. It has been designed to cater for the needs of both novice and experienced scorers. By utilising the flexibility and ease of use of the Microsoft Windows environment the Willow Cricket Scorebook provides features not found in any other computer based scoring package. The Willow Scorebook automates the scoring process allowing you to concentrate on the game in the knowledge that your scorebook is accurate. All common scoring events are recorded by one key press or one click of the mouse. This is achieved using the Options Pallette, a window of icons representing a dot ball, byes, leg byes, runs, wickets, no balls and wides. To record one run simply click the one run icon and watch as all the analysis windows update automatically. You can see as much or as little detail as you need during the scoring process. Analysis windows are available for Batting, Bowling, Over, Fall Of Wicket, Scoreboard, Radial Charts, Match Summary and Score Sheet. Each can be turned on or off at any time. You can also position Analysis windows anywhere on the screen, providing a truly customisable scorebook. Willow Cricket Scorebook is very flexible. It supports limited and unlimited over Cricket, One & Two Inning matches, From 5 to 11 players per team plus substitute, No Ball penalties of value one and two. Matches can be saved, loaded and exported for later analysis, mistakes can be corrected using the Undo facility, Innings can be suspended for Rain, Light, Lunch, Tea, Drinks and other unforeseen circumstances, Match results can be calculated automatically, Times can be recorded automatically or manually, Batsmen and Bowlers can be automatically selected, Overs can be ended automatically. Willow Cricket Scorebook is also comprehensive. Captains and Keepers can be recorded, Byes and Leg Byes are indicated in the Bowlers analysis, Radial Charts can be produced indicating where every ball was hit and every run scored, Recording of Weather & Pitch conditions for each innings, Supports Local Customs, Match & Innings Notes, Bowler and Batsmen Retirements (Out & Not Out), All match analysis can be printed using standard Windows printer drivers. Matches may also be exported to other Cricket Software products using the standard CSF (Cricket Scorebook Format). Willow Cricket Scorebook is installed from two disks, includes manual, registration information, tutorial and work book files, comprehensive On-line help which includes the Laws Of Cricket, How To Guide and Technical Product details. System Requirements : + Any IBM compatible PC with an 80486 or higher. + A hard disk with 12Mb free space. + A 3.5" high density floppy disk drive or CD Rom drive + A VGA, 8514, SVGA, XGA or compatible display. + 16 Megabytes of memory (RAM). + A mouse or tracker ball device (Recommended but not essential). + MS Windows 95 or later ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once the Willow Scorebook Trial is installed and you have restarted Windows you will see a new Windows Group called Willow Scorebook containing 3 icons. To start the Willow Scorebook double click the icon labelled Willow Scorebook. When the Willow Scorebook is running you can experiment with the product. Try File, New to begin a new match for example. Alternatively you can press the F1 key at any time to obtain help with the programs many features. Some examples are also provided which you can load by using the File, Open option. We hope the Willow Scorebook provides you with the features and ease of use you look for in a scoring package. As scorers and statisticians ourselves we have tried to address the real needs of scorers but in a way that makes computerised scoring accessible and fun. The full version of EddSON's Willow Scorebook is available from :- EddSON, 3 Bridge Cottages, Misterton, Crewkerne, SOMERSET. TA18 7RY. ENGLAND. Tel 01460 74002 (44)+0-1460-74002 World Wide) or 01460 72237 (44)+0-1460-72237 World Wide) Fax 01460 74002 (44)+0-1460-74002 World Wide) Email eddson@compuserve.com Cost œ49 including VAT & UK Delivery. Print the order form enclosed titled ORDER.TXT. Alternatively you may register for the full version using the RegNet online secure transaction service. Point your Internet browser at http://www.reg.net/product.asp?id=3240 By registering in this manner you will receive the restricted version of Willow Scorebook for $88 + $5 shipping. Your Licence number will be sent to you by email in advance of the full packaged product. Please contact EddSON if you wish to discuss your requirement further. If you are based in Australia or New Zealand then our Australasian Distributor may also be able to help you. Contact: Greg Sanders, A.N.T.S Pty Ltd, PO Box 8, Walkerville. S.A. 5081 Australia. Email: sales@ants.com.au Web: www.ants.com.au Tel: +61) (08) 8344 7100