OMAX manufactures an abrasive waterjet machining tool, which is controlled using
software running on a standard IBM compatible PC. The User's Guide includes information
explaining how abrasive waterjets work, how to use the software to draw and make parts,
installation of the OMAX system, a tutorial on using the OMAX system, maintenance of
the hardware, and tips for making better parts with the OMAX system. Wizard Textware
continued to maintain and update the User's Guide over the years as improvements and
changes in the system occurred.
Client: OMAX Corporation
Time: October 2003 to January 2006
The Precision Optical Locator (POL) was a precision camera controlled by software
that attached to the machining head of an abrasivejet machining tool. The POL let
the operator precisely position the abrasivejet so that additional machining could
be done on parts. The User’s Guide covers installation, using the software to
control the POL, and regular maintenance procedures. Wizard Textware also provided the
illustrations, mostly annotated photographs, in the User’s Guide.
The Remote Keypad was a simple numeric keypad inserted in-line with the
computer keyboard that controls the abrasivejet machining tool. The keypad let the
operator move the machining head while standing close to for precise positioning.
The short User’s Guide covered installation and operation of the keypad.
The Tilt-A-Jet was an accessory for an abrasivejet machining tool that
compensated for taper by precisely changing the angle of the nozzle. The User’s
Guide provided step-by-step instructions for installation the Tilt-A-Jet. Although
operation was simple, additional information was provided to help the customer
understand taper and how the Tilt-A-Jet worked.
Pivio was a combination firewall and router that provided high level security
to customers. Wizard Textware provided a User’s Guide, covering installation and
operation of the Pivio, including configurations for various operating systems.
Crossport also provided several add-on services, such as anti-virus software,
available through the Pivio user interface. Wizard Textware also provided all the
Help available directly from the Pivio through a standard browser. [Sample
PDF]
Test Now was an add-on product to Microsoft Test, designed to automate testing
of Windows-based applications. Test Now included both additional routines to perform
common tasks, and a framework that provides a systematic approach to testing. Working with the
programmers, Wizard Textware researched and wrote the User's Guide, and provided project
management to help keep the project on track and on schedule.
Institutional MarketPlace for Windows User's Guide
Institutional MarketPlace for Windows is a database viewing product that gives the
user more than 80 megabytes of information about companies in the financial field (such
as plan sponsors, investment managers, and investment consultants). The User's Guide
includes information on how to construct Queries on the data, how to create custom reports,
and how to use the calendar and appointment tracking system.
Outside View is a Windows-based communications program that provides support for
X.25, TCP/IP, asynchronous and other types of communications over local area networks.
The System Administrator's Guide explained each of the different transport protocols,
as well as how to use them with Outside View, and useful configuration tips. Wizard Textware
worked with the programming staff and reference texts to produce the System Administrator's
Guide.
Institutional MarketPlace User's Guide and Technical Reference
Nelson's Institutional MarketPlace consists of over 60 megabytes of data about investment
managers, plan sponsors, and consultants. The application, written in Clipper, allows
users to find records, create mailing lists, query the database, produce reports, and
manage their contacts. Working with the program and notes from the development manager,
Wizard Textware organized and wrote both the user's guide and the technical reference
guide.
MusicPrinter Plus documentation
Client: Temporal Acuity Products, Inc.
Time: 1987 to 1993
Edited, researched, and wrote documentation for versions 1.0 through 4.1 of MusicPrinter
Plus, a musical notation and performance program that uses standard
musical characters for MIDI playback. Also developed method for capturing program output
for inclusion in the documentation.
Revised the User's Guide for Digitilt DataMate, a combination of hardware and software
used to record field measurements by inclinometers. The existing User's Guide had no
illustrations and was technically inaccurate in places. Wizard Textware added screen
shots and illustrations of the equipment in use, and reviewed the manual for technical
accuracy.
The VS DataMate is a device for recording field measurements of pressure and strain
transducers in geotechnical installations. A software product that managed the data for
IBM PC's is also included. Wizard Textware developed the outline, talked to both the
software and hardware developers for information, and wrote the User's Guide. The User's
Guide included a procedural guide for how to use the VS DataMate to obtain data and manage
the readings, and a command reference for the hardware and the software.
Time: Apr to Aug 1992 IDAGraph is a software program that allows data collected by
geotechnical instruments to be plotted and annotated. Wizard Textware developed the outline,
researched the product in discussions with the development team, and wrote the User's
Guide.
Rhythmaticity
Client: Temporal Acuity Products
Time: Jan to Apr 1992
Rhythmaticity is a program that teaches rhythm using a progressive series of exercises.
Wizard Textware researched and wrote the User's Guide by working with the program, and
expanding on some notes from the programmers. The audience is made up of end-users not
familiar with music or computers.
Researched and wrote User's Guide and Supervisor's Guide for a database application
for Medical Record Departments. The software manages requests for copies of medical records.
The Users Guide was aimed at low-end users. The Supervisor's Guide included installation,
management of database information, and use of a desk accessories package.
Researched and wrote a 120-page User's Guide for software that helps design the layout
of computer networks. The software runs under UNIX on SUN workstations, using SUN Net
network management software. The manual included many screen shots.
Image scanning station software
Client: ScenicSoft, Inc.
Time: Jul 1989 to Jun 1990
Wrote a User's Guide for and tested menu-driven software to scan images and save
them as TIFF files. The User's Guide was oriented to new users. Project is proprietary
and limited information can be disclosed.
Wizard Textware worked on portions of the User's Guide for a program that allows
a Macintosh computer to connect to an IBM mini or mainframe computer. Once connected,
the Macintosh computer acted as a terminal to the IBM computer. Wizard Textware described
the basic operation and some of the advanced features.
VLP Porting Guide
Client: Aurora Computer Engineering
Time: May to Sep 1989
The VLP Porting Guide covers the procedures needed to transport a mainframe communication
program to any operating system supporting the C programming language. VLP allows any
platform to communicate with an IBM mainframe, or another platform running the same software.
After interviewing the programmers, Wizard Textware organized and wrote a comprehensive
User's Guide.
SAM 2000 User's Guide
Client: IQ Technologies, Inc.
Time: Feb to Apr 1989
The SAM 2000 is a serial protocol analyzer used for debugging serial communications
problems. Capabilities included displaying status of all RS-232 communications lines
and capturing data to a buffer. Wizard Textware organized and wrote a User's Guide that
included information on how to use the SAM 2000 to troubleshoot serial communications
problems.
Data Logger Documentation
Client: Hanzon Data Systems, Inc.
Time: Nov 1988 to Mar 1989
The Data Logger can monitor up to 16 analog and four digital channels simultaneously.
Each channel can record data at predefined intervals and sound an alarm if high or low
limits are exceeded. Wizard Textware organized and wrote a User's Guide that included
180 illustrations of the Data Logger and the front panel.
Mainframe Datapath Connectivity Unit
Client: Intel Corp
Time: Mar to Aug 1988
Intel Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona, manufactures a connectivity control unit that
connects mainframe computers to various communication networks. Wizard Textware wrote
the Installation, Maintenance, and Technical Reference manuals for the device, including
coordination of illustrations.
Genicom PCL Reference Manual
Client: ScenicSoft, Inc.
Time: Jan to Feb 1988
A complete PCL language reference manual was researched and written for a company
marketing a laser printer compatible with the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet series of printers.
MusicPrinter User's Manual
Client: Temporal Acuity Products, Inc.
Time: Nov 1987 to Mar 1988
Temporal Acuity Products (TAP) markets MusicPrinter, a high-quality musical notation
program for the Apple II. Working with the program, Wizard Textware developed the complete
manual, included a tutorial and reference section. TAP consistently reported the lowest
number of support calls for any of their products for MusicPrinter.
ScenicWriter User's Manuals
Client: ScenicSoft, Inc.
Time: Jan to Mar 1987
ScenicWriter is a page composition and desktop publishing program. Wizard Textware
wrote an introduction and tutorial manual, extensively rewrote one of the reference manuals,
and edited the technical reference manual.
IQ COM-LINK User's Guide
Client: IQ Technologies, Inc.
Time: 1987
IQ Com-Link is a software program for file transfer between two computers running
MS-DOS. IQ Com-Link also contains a terminal emulation function and can monitor the status
of all control lines during communications. Wizard Textware was provided with a copy
of the program and some initial notes from the programmer. In addition to learning the
program, Wizard Textware provided feedback to the client about improvements and added
capabilities of the software.
Interface Convertor Hardware
Client: IQ Technologies, Inc.
Time: 1987
IQ Technologies sells a series of communication interface and protocol convertor
boxes. Wizard Textware reorganized and rewrote the manuals. Additional technical information
was researched and errors in the existing manuals corrected.
Silicon Compiler Documentation
Client: Seattle Silicon
Time: May 1986-Mar 1987
Seattle Silicon produced Concorde, a software program that helps design Application
Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) for custom applications. Wizard Textware documented
the contact routing and optimization routines for Concorde, and indexed all volumes of
the documentation.
Construction Management Documentation
Client: The Johnson Group
Time: Mar to May 1987
The Johnson Group produced database management software to manage job costing and
proposal functions for construction management. Wizard Textware organized and wrote User's
Guides for each module of the system.
Oil/Water Separation Device
Client: Clean Environment Engineers
Time: Mar to Apr 1986
Clean Environment Engineers markets a device for recovering oil spills from groundwater.
Working from the old manual, Wizard Textware reorganized and rewrote the manual, providing
new sections on maintenance and troubleshooting.
Silicon Compiler Overview
Client: Seattle Silicon
Time: Apr 1986
Seattle Silicon markets software that automates the design of application-specific
integrated circuits. A major textbook publisher requested a chapter describing their
product. A draft of the chapter was due in a month. Wizard Textware learned the specifics
of Seattle Silicon's product through interviews with engineers and hands-on experience
with the software. The draft of the chapter was completed on time.
Database Management System Manual
Client: Northwest Computerworks
Time: 1985
Wizard Textware researched and wrote a complete User's Guide for a database management
system. Replacing the software publisher's manual, this manual includes a tutorial section
and reference section.
Drug Detection User's Guide
Client: Pharmometrics
Time: Jan to Feb 1985
Designed for the complete computer novice, Wizard Textware produced the Operator's
Guide and Technical Reference Manual for a computerized drug detection system.
