Using the program.
You can run the program by double clicking the executable file sgtm98.exe (or the shortcut
on the desktop). On the main screen, chose 'Run' from the 'Spread' menu. A list of spread
designs will be displayed. Chose one and click 'OK'. When the spread has loaded you can
click on a rune image to display the explanation of the meaning of the runes' position,
and the runes divinatory interpretation. This allows you to get familiarised with Rune
Stone reading methods and helps you to learn the divinatory interpretation of each of the
Runes. You can also make your own spreads using the spread wizard, or download other
peoples spreads from the internet.
Six spreads are distributed with the program, but you have the ability to make your own
spreads as well. To make your own spread chose 'New' from the 'Spread' menu. A new window
will appear. First enter the title you wish this spread to be called. The title can be up
to 50 letters long. Next chose a filename for the card spread data to be stored in. The
filename must be in the 8.3 dos format (as opposed to the win32 format, ie. no spaces, 8
char, full stop, 3 char extension). Finally choose the number of Rune Stones you want your
spread to have. eg. The Three Lifetimes spread has the title 'Three Lifetimes Spread', can
be stored in a file called TLS.RMS, and has five runes.
Click the OK button to continue. Some more detailed information is displayed. When you
have read this then click OK to get to the edit window. The position of the runes are
represented by large buttons. To edit a buttons' position just click on the button and use
the direction keys on the number pad to move the button to the desired position. To change
the distance moved by the button use the + and - keys on the number pad. To see what the
jump size (distance moved) is at any time press the * key. To edit the runes' position
meaning press the central 5 key on the number pad. To make a permanent record of the
reading chose 'HTMLise' from the 'Spread' menu. A file called 'Rune.htm' will be created
showing the reading for the spread chosen. When you have finished, your spread will be
saved to the filename specified during setup.