READ-ME file for RASP for Windows (wRASP)
(see installation section below)

wRASP v2.0.

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Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.0   June 10, 1995
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.1   July 20, 1995
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.2   Sept 24, 1995
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.3   Oct 29, 1995
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.4   Nov 27, 1995
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.5   Mar 17, 1996
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.6   Mar 25, 1996
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 1.61  July 2, 1996
Rocket Altitude Simulation Program for Windows (wRASP) 2.0   Jan 20, 1997
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Based on the DOS program RASP v2.62.
pre2.0 versions written in Borland Turbo C++ for Windows v4.5.
2.0 version written in Borland C++ v5.01A.
Chuck Gibke, CI$ 72477,2531.
latest version at: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/CGibke/wrasp.htm

Files (wRASP):
  wrasp.exe   - The wRASP executable program.
  rasp.eng    - The motor database (bigger than the file that RASP uses).
  wrasp.hlp   - WinHelp file.
  wrasp.ico   - Icon data file.
  wrasp.cur   - Cursor data file.
  m_data.bmp  - help bitmap file.
  m_file.bmp  - help bitmap file.
  m_help.bmp  - help bitmap file.
  m_launch.bmp- help bitmap file.
  m_menu.bmp  - help bitmap file.
  m_option.bmp- help bitmap file.
  timing.bmp  - help bitmap file.
  accentor.rsp- rocket configuration file - THOY Accentor
  alphaiii.rsp- rocket configuration file - Estes Alpha III
  comanch3.rsp- rocket configuration file - Estes Comanche-3
  dart.rsp    - rocket configuration file - boosted dart
  magnum.rsp  - rocket configuration file - LOC Magnum w/outboards
  mobley.rsp  - rocket configuration file - Darrell Mobley's 2-stage
  rocket.dat  - rocket kit database file.
  vendor.dat  - manufacturer database file.
  readme      - This document.

  NOTE: Source code may be included at a later date.


*** INSTALLATION ***

Windows 3.1x installation from floppy, system directory:
. Copy the files BC500RTL.DLL and BWCC.DLL to the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
  Be sure that older copies of these files are not in the C:\WINDOWS directory.

Windows 3.1x installation from floppy, wrasp directory:
. Copy all of the files to a directory on your hard drive (i.e. C:\WRASP).
. Start Windows and bring up the Program Manager.
. Under the "File" menu, select "New".  If you don't have a program
  group (like "rockets") to place wRASP in, select "new program group"
  and assign a name to it.  Otherwise, select the group in which wRASP
  is to reside.  A "rockets" program group is a good place to stash all
  of your rocketry-related programs, like VCP and RocketCAD.
. Under the "File" menu, select "New".  Now select "new program item".
  For "Description", type in "wRASP".
  Select "browse" and locate "wrasp.exe" in the directory just copied to.
  Also select the "Working Directory" and type in the directory copied to.
  (this is important so wRASP can find the engine data file)
. Select "OK" and you are ready to run "wRASP".

Windows 3.1x installation from ZIP file:
. Copy the WRASP.ZIP file into a new directory.
. Unzip using pkunzip, winzip, or equivalent utility.
. Copy the files BC500RTL.DLL and BWCC.DLL to the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
  Be sure that older copies of these files are not in the C:\WINDOWS directory.
. Copy the rest of the files to a directory on your hard drive (i.e. C:\WRASP).
. Start Windows and bring up the Program Manager.
. Under the "File" menu, select "New".  If you don't have a program
  group (like "rockets") to place wRASP in, select "new program group"
  and assign a name to it.  Otherwise, select the group in which wRASP
  is to reside.  A "rockets" program group is a good place to stash all
  of your rocketry-related programs, like VCP and RocketCAD.
. Under the "File" menu, select "New".  Now select "new program item".
  For "Description", type in "wRASP".
  Select "browse" and locate "wrasp.exe" in the directory just copied to.
  Also select the "Working Directory" and type in the directory copied to.
  (this is important so wRASP can find the engine data file)
. Select "OK" and you are ready to run "wRASP".
. The WRASP.ZIP file may be deleted, if desired.

Windows 95 installation from floppy:
. Select "Start" and "Run" and execute the "setup.exe" file on the floppy drive.
. Follow the directions as "InstallShield" runs.
. If necessary, wRASP can be uninstalled using the add/remove programs icon
  available from the Control Panel (use "Start" and "Settings").

Windows 95 installation from ZIP file:
. Copy the WRASP95.ZIP file into a new directory.
. Unzip using pkunzip, winzip, or equivalent utility.
. Select "Start" and "Run" and execute the "setup.exe" file in that directory.
. Follow the directions as "InstallShield" runs.
. The WRASP95.ZIP file may be deleted after installation is complete.
. If necessary, wRASP can be uninstalled using the add/remove programs icon
  available from the Control Panel (use "Start" and "Settings").

  NOTE: At this point the Windows 95 version of wRASP is the same 16-bit
		version as Windows 3.1x.  It just has a nicer installation program!


*** wRASP notes -
  Rev 1.0 supports all of the features of DOS RASP 2.6 plus:

  - Windows interface to select data and supply graphical output.

  - Enviromental options including ICAO standard day table plus hot and
	cold day temperature profiles.

  - Base altitude input (for those not launching at sea level).

  - Notes: The "Output" (ASCII files is not yet ready.  (Watch for v1.2!)

  Rev 1.1 fixed formatting for standard VGA 640x480 graphics and printed
  output via the "Print" File option.

  Rev 1.2 fixed delta mass for multi-motor stages (from David W. Schultz).
  Also fixed floating point error on multiple stages that was found by
  Gary Briggs and Darrell Mobley.  Allowed for ground impact.  Added
  velocity plot, complex motor configurations, delays on motor and stage
  ignition, load/save rocket configuration files.

  Rev 1.3 fixed the stage timing, especially when referenced to launch
  rather than previous stage burnout.  A "freeze" feature was added that
  pauses the flight by clicking the "Launch" bar, unpause or abort by
  re-clicking the "Launch" bar.  A chart of motor burn and delay as well
  as total thrust and acceleration curves appears on the right side of the
  display (scroll right).  The motor list was sorted and separate CDs were
  allowed for each stage.

  Rev 1.4 adds the rocket database (browser under "File"), a selection of
  options on how the display is updated, and launch rod velocity (launch rod
  length is entered in "Environment").  A divide-by-zero bug was corrected
  when the total impulse > 40960.0.

  Rev 1.5 adds a simple WinHelp file (no context-sensitive help), printed
  text output to file wrasp.out, and some cosmetic fixes.

  Rev 1.6 adds a single step execution capability as well as the ability to
  click along the time axis of the altitude/velocity graph and get the data
  at that point (suggested by Tom Montemayor).

  Rev 1.61 fixes some bugs, adds a wrasp.ini file to save selections, adds a
  drag plot prior to launch, adds CD vs. time during motor burn, adds a
  secondary window with motor data during stage motor selection, adds the
  ability to input stage weight with or without motor(s), adds a few more motors
  and rockets to the databases.  A crippled version of v2.0.

  Rev 2.0 adds Larry Curcio's Digitrak as an option.  The print routines have
  changed and new options added.  Screen scaling was changed to better fit on
  a Windows 95 screen.  Several bugs and user-requested new features added.
  v2.0 compiled with Borland C++ v5.01A.  Special installation for Win95 using
  InstallShield added.  v2.0 is dedicated to Mick Wilkins, 1959-1996.

  < Suggestions and comments are solicited >

Chuck Gibke
CI$ 72477,2531
home phone (817) 429-0789

