Jamie Davison wrote:

> On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 08:16:26 -0500, David Buck wrote...
> > Simberon is proud to announce the release of the public beta 4 version
> > of ElastoLab - the Physics Playground.  This application is written in
> > VisualWorks Smalltalk with C++ primitives.  It allows you to develop 2D
> > scenes that incorporate particles, springs, elastics, gravity, air
> > resistance, and more.  You can find ElastoLab at
> > http://www.simberon.com.
>
> I've grabbed it and had a bit of a play, but it seems to have commited a
> cardinal sin as far as I'm concerned.  Where the hell is the offline
> help?

This is a beta version.  There's online help at
http://www.simberon.com/help.htm.  Offline help in the final version will be
in the form of video help files provided on CD-ROM, but these help files are
not yet ready.

> I personally object to the assumption that everybody is permanently
> connected to the net at all times, because I'm certainly not.

I understand this and may make the HTML files available in the download.
Having them available online helps me make changes quickly in response to
beta feedback.  I apologize if this is less convenient for you.  I assure you
that the commercial version will have plenty of offline help.  For now, I
need feedback on the usability of the package, bug reports, and general
comments for improvement.  Offline help is certainly an important one and
will be available.

David Buck
Simberon Inc.

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