		  TOP DRAW VENDOR INFORMATION

PROGRAM NAME/VERSION: Top Draw v2.0 (Released 6/30/94) <ASP>

PUBLISHER:  Top Software          Tel/Fax: (303) 838-0384
            P.O. Box 1141         CIS: 72643,436
            Conifer, CO 80433

"Top Draw" and "Top Software" are trademarks of Top Software.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 
   Windows 3.1, 80386 CPU, VGA display, (or better).
   2Mbytes hard disk space for program files,
   2Mbytes or more free memory under Windows.

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Top Draw delivers award winning graphics power that is
easy to use. It is ideal for desktop publishing, brochures, 
newsletters, illustrations, logos, charts, diagrams, and more.

MEDIUM DESCRIPTION:
Top Draw delivers award winning graphics power that is
easy to use. It is ideal for desktop publishing, brochures, 
newsletters, illustrations, logos, business cards, diagrams, 
and more.  Its long list of features includes an excellent 
"shape palette", rotating text, text on a line, text that 
wraps to fit shapes, layers, gradient fills, patterns, 
amazing line styles including calligraphic and rotating pens,
notes, aligning and transforming commands, and more.
Import/export WMF, BMP and PCX file formats.  
Requires Windows 3.1, 80386, VGA, 4MB RAM, 2MB HD space.

LONG DESCRIPTION:
Top Draw delivers award winning graphics power that is
easy to learn and easy to use. Create pofessional quality
drawings quickly for brochures, newsletters, illustrations, logos, 
charts, diagrams, and more.  Its long lists of features includes:
Complete on-line context-sensitive hypertext help. Multi-level
undo. Unlimited named layers. Open multiple drawings at a time.
WYSIWYG text editing.  Rotating text, text on a line, and text that
wraps to fit shapes. Full Bezier curve support, as well as polyline
shape editing. Drawings can be created using  pre-defined shapes 
from the handy Shape Palette, or you can easily draw your own.
Convert text to Bezier curves. Use a TrueType font as a shape set. 
Notes. Calligraphic and rotating pen effects. Create custom pens, 
arrow heads, and arrow tails. Three gradient fill types. 
Pattern and Tile Textures.  Powerful aligning, spacing, and
transforming commands for precision layouts. Import and export
WMF, BMP and PCX. And much more!    
Requires Windows 3.1, 80386, VGA, 4MB RAM, 2MB HD space.  

REGISTRATION:
$49.95 for: Newest version program disk, a disk full of clip art,
            an additional symbol set, additional textures, 
            full technical support, and more.
$59.95 for: All of the above plus a 160+ pg printed manual.

                      DISTRIBUTION FORMATS
                      --------------------
The install program provided with Top Draw works for 3.5" and 
5.25" high density media, 720K media, 360K media, CD-ROMs, and
with BBS files unzipped in a hard drive directory.  

For the install program to work properly with low density media,
files must be copied to the proper disks as described below.

Microsoft LZ compression is used for diskette distribution.
PKZIP 2.04G high-compression is used for BBS distribution.
Top Draw is normally provided on 3.5" HD media.


3.5" HD (1.44M) Distribution:

   Copy the files as provided.  

3.5" DD (720K) Distribution:

   Disk 1: INSTALL.EXE, FILE_ID.DIZ, TOPDRAW.X1_, 
           TOPDRAW.X2_, HELP.P1_
   Disk 2: Everything else.

5.25" HD (1.2M) Distribution:

   Copy the files as provided.

5.25" DD (360K) Distribution:

   Disk 1: INSTALL.EXE, FILE_ID.DIZ, TOPDRAW.X1_ 
   Disk 2: TOPDRAW.X2_, HELP.P1_
   Disk 3: Everything else.

BBS:
   Two or three ZIP files are used for BBS distribution.
   The preferred BBS name for the Top Draw v2.0 files is:
	8 char:	TOPDR20A.ZIP, TOPDR20B.ZIP, ...		
	6 char:	TOPDRA.ZIP, TOPDRB.ZIP, ...       

CD-ROM: 
   Top Draw can be installed normally, copied to a CD-ROM 
   directory, and run directly from a CD-ROM. Make sure that
   install.exe is copied to the CD-ROM. Use the BBS version
   if the CD-ROM will be used mainly by SYSOPs.

Note:
Do not distribute files downloaded from a BBS on floppy disk.
The installation process will be inconvenient.  Request the
Diskette Version (details below).


                TOP DRAW DISTRIBUTOR LICENSING
                ------------------------------

ALL DISTRIBUTORS:
Copies of Top Draw Shareware Version may be made and distributed
as long as 1) none of the files are modified or deleted, 2) the
program is described as "shareware". Under no circumstance shall
Top Draw be described as "free", "freeware", or "public domain".
Copying and distribution of the Registered Version of Top Draw
is prohibited.

FREE COPIES:
Copies of Top Draw Shareware Version may be made and distributed
freely as long as no fee of any kind is charged.  In this case, 
no application is necessary.  

ASP VENDORS:
If you agree with the terms of the Distributor License (below),
no application is necessary prior to starting distribution.

NON-ASP VENDORS:
Written approval from the author is required prior to starting 
distribution. Please apply. 

NOTE: 
If you received a disk from Top Software (or an authorized agent),
and you agree with the terms of the Distributor License, you have
permission to begin distribution immediately.  Please fill out
and send in the Distributor License to indicate that you wish to
continue to receive updates.

BBSs and USER GROUPS:
BBSs and User Groups may copy and distribute Top Draw. User 
Groups may charge a nominal fee in order to cover library 
cataloging and copying costs. Copying and distribution must be 
terminated upon request by the author.

ROYALTIES:
Royalties are normally not required for distributing shareware 
copies of Top Draw.  Royalties are required for: 
 1) Premium pricing - unit price > US $20.
 2) Including Top Draw with hardware or pre-loading on a hard drive.
 3) Rack vendors who pay royalties for any other shareware programs. 
Royalties are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
 
TO APPLY:  

Complete the Distributor License application and sign it. 
Send to:

	Top Software  		
	P.O. Box 1141 		
        Conifer, CO 80433  

	Phone/FAX: (303) 838-0384

In return you will receive the Distributor License with the 
author's signature, which gives you written authorization to 
distribute Top Draw, and an authorized copy of Top Draw.  

You will receive disks for new program versions and maintenance 
upgrades as they are released. 

Contact Top Software if you have any questions about distributor
licensing.

 
              TOP DRAW SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE

1. Your library's catalog or listing will state that shareware is
   not free, but is copyrighted software that is provided to allow
   the user to evaluate it before buying.  If registration fees 
   are listed, refer to the documentation accompanying the 
   diskette for current rates and options. 

2. This license may be terminated by the author at any time.
   Diskette and BBS distribution: Offering and sale of Top Draw
   will be stopped immediately at any time the author so requests.
   CD-ROM distribution: No new masters will be created using Top
   Draw after the license is terminated.

3. Copies of Top Draw distributed will be complete and unmodified.

4. Problems or complaints about the program will be reported for 
   investigation and correction.  

5. Information on the number of copies of Top Draw sold or 
   distributed will be provided upon request.

Distributor (please print or type):

Name of Organization:  ___________________________________________

Authorized Representative: ______________________ Title __________

Address: _________________________________________________________
         
         _________________________________________________________

       	 _________________________________________________________

Phone:	 _____________   Fax: ______________   CIS: ______________

In return for a license to distribute the software program Top 
Draw, I agree to comply with the above terms of distribution.

 Signed, _____________________________  _____________
           Authorized Representative         Date

Distribution authorized by author:

         _____________________________  _____________  ___________ 
                Jeffrey M. Becker            Date       Control #
             President, Top Software

Desired format(s):
Diskette Version: __ 1-1.44M disk
BBS Version: 	  __ (ZIP files configured for BBS Download)
