To download the file, right click on the 'Download' button and select 'Save Target As' from the menu and save the file to your computer. The file can be opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have AAR you can obtain it free from the Adobe website by clicking on the icon below.

Please read the instructions regarding this file before downloading and opening it. The file is between 15 and 25mb in size and some dial-up connections may not be able to cope with the size - a broadband connection is recommended.

If you are on an 'unlimited broadband service' you should find the file downloads within a few minutes - at peak times the download may take longer.

The password to open the file is shown below the cover.

You must have downloaded and opened the above test file before placing an order for a subscription or purchasing back issue copies. By placing an order you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and understand that once ordered and paid for there are no refunds under any circumstances.

If you have difficulty downloading the test file or opening it then please DO NOT place an order, as you will be unlikely to be able to download and view the monthly magazine or back issues and we DO NOT offer refunds.

All subscriber versions of the magazine incorporate copy and print protection, so you will be unable to copy or print the magazine in its final format, this is to prevent copyright infringement.

Note 1:

Page 3 of the test file has a 'Confirmation Code' printed on it - this is required as a confirmation that your download test was successful. The code ensures that you have successfully downloaded the test file. You cannot place an order by phone or post without this code.

Note 2:

The test file has a 'mask screen' with the words 'test sample' across each page - this will not appear on the proper version of the magazine. This test sample is issue 41 (April 2008) and shows the general style and quality of the magazine.

Note 3:

You should have your Acrobat Reader set to view 'single page' and 'fit to screen'. You can navigate through the magazine either by using the Acrobat arrows, the left/right arrows on your keypad (this is the favoured method), or by going to the contents page and clicking on the page number and title of the page you want to jump to. Navigation only takes place within the magazine and you will not be asked to connect to the internet or sent off elsewhere.

Note 4:

All subscriber versions of the magazine incorporate copy and print protection, so you will be unable to copy or print the magazine in its final format, this is to prevent copyright infringement.

Note 5:

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can obtain it free from the Adobe website by clicking on the icon below. Follow the instructions on their site.