Each issue of Astro*Talk will include tips on current astrology programs. If you've discovered any special tips or tricks to get the most out of your software please contact stephanie@thenewage.com.

Matrix Software Staff
Program:   Win*Star and Win*Star Plus

Win*Star is such a powerful program that even months of use does not reveal all its features. A handy one to consider using is the Clone button found on the Home technique menu of Win*Star's main screen. If you click on this it will copy whatever chart is currently being displayed. You can resize this form or minimize it. Then, for example, if you want to use Win*Star's Dataview to look for aspects, midpoints, trees or any other information, you can have both this data and the chart wheel on the screen at the same time. This is a handy way to analyze a chart on screen, with both data and a wheel visible at once. You can clone several charts and show them all on screen at the same time. Of course, the size and quality of your monitor will affect the clarity of the images.

Another way to see up to four charts on screen at the same time is to press the little button "1" next to the word "Chart" on the upper left portion of the screen. Click it once and there are spaces for two charts, again for three and again for four. You can drag and drop any primary or derived chart in these slots. Then go to Window at the top of your screen, click Show 4 selected charts and they will all appear neatly on your screen. Using this number button is also the way to create Composite and Relationship charts, as well as bi, tri or quad wheels. These are great for analyzing couples and groups, as well as having a natal chart with progressions, directions and transits displayed around it in a quad wheel.

Have fun!