fSC-Net version 1.0
Copyright (C) 1995 Universal Problem Solvers
All Rights Reserved

***About System***

fSC-Net Version 1.0 Demo is freely available (FreeWare) to anyone and may be 
distributed to others, as long as it is ONLY utilized for personal or 
educational purposes.  This Demo version LIMITS system parameters (e.g., max
number network units and connections allowed ).  A complete, unrestricted system 
version  may be purchased if so desired.  For more information refer to the file pricing.txt.  

***Purpose and Features***

fSC-Net utilizes a hybrid structure in which symbolic as well as connectionist features
are exploited.  Learning in fSC-Net only requires a single pass through the training data.
In other words the system is a true incremental learner.  New hidden units are automatically
recruited, thereby eliminating the need for time consuming parameter tuning.  A pruning 
mechanism is also available.  Uncertainty management in the form of fuzzy logic has also been 
incorporated.  Fuzzy pi-shaped membership functions can either be pre-loaded (designed by       
the knowledge engineer), or can be automatically constructed by fSC-Net.  Finally, rules can be         
readily extracted and loaded within the system, thereby creating a system capable of supporting 
knowledge refinement.  Graphical support is also included.  Online help is available.


*** Installation ***

First create directory SC-NET in the root directory of the C drive. Then Place the zip file
SCNT10-1.ZIP and SCNT10-2.ZIP into C:\SC-NET\.  Unzip the files and PRESERVE 
their subdirectory structure!!!!!
Next, install the code with Windows Program Manager:

(1) Select File menu option of Windows Program manager.
(2) Select menu option New and check the Program Group radio button.  Then select OK.
(3) For the Description of the Program Group Properties enter: fSC-Net v. 1.0 DEMO
(4) Now select OK button.
(5) Next, again select the New option from the File menu of the Windows Program Manager.
(6) This time the Program Item radio button should be selected. Hit OK.
(7) Now enter for the selections:
      Description: Trans-Dimensional Learning
      Command Line: C:\SC-NET\SCNET.EXE
      Working Directory: C:\SC-NET
(8)  Once you have entered these choices hit OK button.

You should now be able to view the fSC-Net icon within the earlier created folder fSC-Net v. 1.0.
You are ready to get started.


*** Requirements ***

The version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups.  

*** Documentation ***

For documentation, consult the online help option or the files 
scnet.doc (MS Word format) and scnet.txt (simple text file) 
located in the directory DOCUMENT.

***Getting Started***

To receive a quick overview of fSC-Net's most important features,
select Help on fSC-Net (located under the Help menu option).  After 
the dialog box pops up, select the Index button.  From the given choices
select "Getting Started".

*** List of Files ***

The fSC-Net 1.0 package consists of the following files:

	README.TXT         introductory information (this file)
	PRICING.TXT        fSC-Net pricing scheme
	PROUCTS.TXT        other UPSO products
	FILE_ID.DIZ        DIZ file format.
	SCNET.EXE          required executable

	HELP Sub-directory:

	SC-S1.WMF - SC-S44.WMF        Help windows meta files.


	DOMAINS Sub-directory:

	DC-MOTOR.TRN    training examples for controlling simple DC motor
	STEAMENG.TRN    training examples for controlling steam engine
	XOR.TRN         training examples for 2-bit even parity.
	OR.TRN          training examples for 2-bit or function.

	DOCUMENT Sub-directory:
      
	scnet.doc                Microsoft Word Document of fSC-Net
	scnet.txt                 Text only file of fSC-Net.

***Other Products***

See the file products.txt.

***Extended Version***

If you like the fSC-Net Demo software, and if you are interested in 
purchasing the complete system then contact Universal Problem Solvers
via electronic mail to zlxx69a@prodigy.com, or by sending postal mail
to 610 South Duncan Avenue, Clearwater, FL 34616 USA.  To mail an order,
include a check (made out to S.G. Romaniuk) and indicate the system you 
would like to purchase.  Allow 1-2 weeks for processing and delivery.
The complete version is available for US$25 + US$3 Shipping and Handling
(see also file pricing.txt for reduced price offer).
Comments and suggestions for improvement are also welcomed.

***FILE_ID.DIZ***

v(1.0) fSC-Net - Win Neural Net Fuzzy Pattern Recog. 
Quick, hassle-free automatic construction of NN.  
Incremental learning. Support of fuzzy logic. Hybrid 
symbolic\connectionist representation.  Complete 
graphical support of  training and testing.  Point and 
click recall of network units and unit info. Various user 
param. supported. 44 page on-line help section.
Freeware. Contact: zlxx69a@prodigy.com.

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