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DAVAR freeware

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Developer: D3 - Team
Latest release: 3.0 Alpha 3 / 8.11.2006
OS: Microsoft Windows
Use: Scripture Study Tool
License: freeware
Website: davar.faithofgod.net

DAVAR (Hebrew: דָּבָר, anciently meaning the thing spoken or "tongue") was also adapted for a freeware program name to help study its derived words.

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[edit] Briefing

Davar freeware is known as a free Hebrew dictionary / lexicon program running on the Windows 95/98/ME/NT/W2000/XP platform. It is designed to be a helpful tool for study of Old Testament language and modern Hebrew, as well as New Testament Greek and Latin.

[edit] Version 2.4

DAVAR works in two modes:

Dictionary mode: You can open three bidirectional dictionaries (files *.he2, *.2he). This is word->word translation. You can mark each record by one char, e.g. "R" for "root" and then use this as filter. It's possible to merge dictionaries and use function "Erase duplicate words" if necessary.

Lexicon mode: It's way how to be near to "paper book". You can open three lexicons (*.lex), always from Hebrew language. For each Hebrew word, you have about 30 kB of space for explanation. Generally, this space is divided to heading and description part. Heading can hold 0-10 items, e.g. "Word: ", "Strong: ", "Gramm.:" of mixed Hebrew text. In description part, you have explanation of word, using, examples. It's also possible to mix English/Hebrew text. You can use fulltext search in lexicon by Hebrew or English key. It is possible to specify which part of lexicon ("Word", "Strong",...) will be searched.

Books - Davar can open six book files of Hebrew or non-Hebrew texts. It is possible to browse texts, synchronize view and perform fulltext search in book. There is navigation window in toolbar for easy move in book. You can search for Hebrew or non-Hebrew text, use '*' and '?' for wildcard search and use options "Match whole words" and "Ignore Hebrew vocalization". The results of the search are displayed in results window, matched pattern is colored.

Finished features

  • DAVAR can open 3 bidirectional dictionaries/lexicones and 6 books
  • Create new dictionary/lexicon, add/edit/delete words
  • Change title of dictionary/lexicon
  • Kvadratic and script Hebrew characters
  • Create opposite dictionary
  • Delete duplicate words in dictionary
  • Merge dictionaries
  • Search for user defined types of the words in dictionary
  • Toolbars for commands
  • Font and colors setting
  • Fast search
  • Hebrew keyboard support
  • Autosave configuration on exit
  • Tooltips
  • Fulltext search (Hebrew or English) in selected part of lexicon
  • Copy/paste of lexicon text to wordpad
  • Pop-up menu for fast navigation in lexicone
  • Export dictionary or lexicon to RTF format for print
  • Wheel mouse support
  • Navigation window for move in book
  • Fulltext search (Hebrew or English) in selected part of book
  • Print one or more books and results of the searching, print preview
  • Help file and tutorial
  • Calculate numeric value of selected Hebrew text
  • Quick open of the book
  • Run from CD media.
  • Export dictionary to mdd format to run on Siemens mobile phones

[edit] Future versions

Forasmuch as more public domain texts digitally surfaced, the need for a new version 3 also emerged. In the summer of 2004 development of Davar 3 was started from scratch. In the current Alpha version the features are being extended to provide a user friendly tool for diligent Scripture studies focusing on the original tongue and it's language translations. Most good-old functions from Davar 2.4 freeware will be kept and many new will be implemented such as Scriptural verse sync with MP3 audio narration.

[edit] Version 3 Development

Alpha 3

  • Verse list manager. A robust bookmarking system to organize your favorite quotes into great lists for easy study access.
  • Scroll position tip. When you scroll a book window, an info box displays the actual position.
  • Davar3 splash screen on startup. David Holubec was so kind and created nice splash screen for Davar3.
  • Many bugs were fixed - thanks all testers for reports!
  • New and various Book, Lexicon, Dictionary Modules were updated.

Alpha 2

  • Library manager to organize books, lexicons, and dictionaries into folders tree.
  • Localization files to easily translate and use program features labeled with another language
  • Command line navigator to quickly lookup reference.
  • Audio features to hear narration along with Scriptures
  • Program configuration file.
  • Tip of the Day...

Alpha 1

  • MDI (multiple document interface) for dictionaries, lexicons and books
  • Up to 30 child windows can be opened
  • Tree navigator on left side of main window for selection of files.
  • Tags "italic", "bold", "raised", "translator notes", "unused words in original text", "Greek/Hebrew morphology", "Greek/Hebrew Strong", "colored Christ words", and other.
  • Support for Greek, Hebrew and Latin based languages.
  • Toolbars for commands
  • DICTIONARY history of search strings in combo for each direction
    • synchronization with text (by double click)
    • automatic turning direction for Hebrew/Greek/Latin based texts
    • filtering of listed words according selected pattern. Synchronization of dictionary while pattern is typed.
  • LEXICON history of search strings in combo
    • synchronization with text (by double click) OR by strong#
    • heading of records can keep now tagged text (e.g. references, strong#,..)
    • filtering of listed words according selected pattern.
    • Synchronization of lexicon while pattern is typed
  • BOOK: history of search strings in combo
    • synchronization with other books of same type
    • text of books now include fully tagged text (e.g. references, strong#, Greek, Hebrew..)
  • SEARCH: Now D3 have three types of search for lexicons and books
    • TEXT, STRONG and REFERENCE SEARCH.
    • search for any/all words or phrase
    • case sensitive/insensitive.
    • Ignore Hebrew vowels option.
    • Range of search and handle history of ranges.
  • STRONG: two types - strong# and "Strong meaning" of pattern - this mean, if you enter pattern "king*" it will search and print all words and its Strong# in list, which fit to this pattern.
    • Range of search and handle history of used ranges.
  • REFERENCE: search for occurrence of references in text - single (Gen 1:1) or range (Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:3). Useful for studies in commentaries.
    • Range of search and handle history of ranges.
  • Calculate numeric value of selected Greek/Hebrew text
  • Hebrew keyboard support. Small Hebrew/Greek table for typing by mouse
  • Tooltips
  • Most functions available from context menu (right button click)

[edit] Technology

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