Welcome to ÔBiorhythms 1.1Õ on Newton


Release Notes since 1.0

- You can write somebody's name into the name field then click on the label,
   the list is updated with the new names found in the ÔNames FileÕ. 
   Then you can select a name from this list to get his birthday.
- paper wide print format.
- package smaller.
- Biorhythms is now correctly spelled!


The biorhythm theory

	The biorhythm theory is based on the assumption that the human body has inner clock or metabolic rythms with constant cycles time. Currently, three cycles starting at birth in a positive direction are postulated.

¥	the 23-day or physical cycle relates with physical vitality, endurance and energy.
¥	the 28-day or sensitivity cycle relates with sensitivity, intuition and cheerfulness.
¥	the 33-day or cognitive cycle relates with mental alertness and judgement.

	For each cycle, a day is considered either high, low or critical.

x is the output value for a given cycle.
The high (0<x²1) times are regarded as energic times, you are your most dynamic in the cycle. The low (-1²x<0) times are regarded as the recuperative periods. The critical days (x=0) are regarded as your accident prone days, especially for the physical and sensitivity cycles.


How to use the software ?

If you want to get your own biorhythm

¥ tap ÔassistÕ and choose ÔbiorhythmsÕ from the ÔpleaseÕ popup menu.
¥ tap ÔdoÕ
¥ Your name and today's date will appear. If all your related information (first and last name, address, É and birthday) exists in the ÔNames FileÕ, your birth date will also appear.
¥ tap on the ÔbiorhythmÕ button below. You get the three cycles for the next two weeks.
¥ tap on the Ôdown arrowÕ to see the following two weeks or on the Ôup arrowÕ to see the previous two weeks, and so on.

If you want start on a specific date (e.g. Christmas Eve), tap on the ÔdateÕ popup menu (not the 'DatesÕ icon) and choose Dec 24.

If you want to get somebody else's biorhythm

¥ tap ÔassistÕ and choose ÔbiorythmsÕ from the ÔpleaseÕ popup menu followed by the name you want to get the biorythm. (you may write first or last name)
¥ tap ÔdoÕ
¥ The name and today's date will appear.
If a different name appears, tap on ÔNameÕ (not the ÔNamesÕ icon) to choose the right one in the list.
If all his related information (first and last name, address, É and birthday) exists in the ÔNames FileÕ, his birth date will also appear. Otherwise, write it down in the ÔbirthdayÕ field. (double clicking in the empty field, a key pad will appear).
¥ tap on the ÔbiorythmÕ button below. You get the three cycles for the next two weeks.
¥ tap on the Ôdown arrowÕ to see the following two weeks or on the Ôup arrowÕ to see the previous two weeks, and so on.

Using ÔAssistÕ

The assistant is able to interpret the following commands:

Biorhythms 
Biorhythms <somebody's name> 
Biorhythms <somebody's name> <date>
Biorhythms <date>

Simply write in a note any of these combinations, select and tap ÔassistÕ.

You can not store any biorhythms, but you are able to print or fax them, if you have the necessary accessories.
WARNING ! Be aware that if you try to print or fax AND that in the meantime, you remove the software from your MessagePad, the still awaiting print or fax in your Out Box will stay there until you install the software again.

Last, but not least

If you want to keep my address, simply tap on ÔaboutÕ and tap on the ÔPut me in NamesÕ and my complete information will go in your ÔNames FileÕ.

This software is provided with NO warranties expressed or implied.
You use it at your own risk.

This software has been released as freeware, that means you may make use of the software and distribute it with this file to any other user.  
However, this software may not be used or distributed as part of a commercial program, and I reserve all rights to the ÔBiorhythmsÕ program.

Fabien OCTAVE
Macintosh & Newton Developer
avenue de l'Aigle 12
Brussels B-1150 Belgium
fax (322) 673 2533
ALink OCTAVE
CompuServe 100020,1501

Any comments, development projects and/or bug reports are welcome. Thank you.