This Readme file contains the latest technical information on KeyCAD
3.0. Please read this information before using KeyCAD, especially if
you are upgrading from a previous version. This document includes the
following sections.
Using the Online Manual
Upgrade Information for KeyCAD 2.0 Users
Installing KeyCAD 3D version
Installing Symbols files
Printing in Windows(r) 3.1
Customizing File Open and Save As
DXF and DWG R12 Support
HP LaserJet Driver
ATI Mach 64 Video Board/Driver
Keyboard Shortcuts
Errata to User Manual
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Using the Online Manual
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KeyCAD 3.0 includes a comprehensive online manual in an Adobe(r) Acrobat(tm) format (.pdf) on the program CD, located in the Manuals directory. Contained within this directory is the Acroread program for both Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 systems, and the .pdf files for both KeyCAD 3.0 2d and 3d manuals.
Double-click on the Acroreader file and follow the onscreen instructions to install Acroreader on you computer. Use the open command under the file menu to open the manual .pdf files. To learn more about Acrobat reader, choose Adobe Acrobat reader help under the help menu of the Acroreader program.
Please note that when you install KeyCAD 3.0, it does not remove or
update your copy of KeyCAD 2.0. KeyCAD 2.0 remains on your
system, and you can continue to use both programs.
2.0 Drawings
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KeyCAD 3.0 can open KeyCAD 2.0 files, but once the files are saved
in 3.0, you will not be able to reopen them in 2.0. To safeguard your 2.0
drawings, you should copy them into a separate directory for use with 3.0.
Opening .KEY files
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To open files created using KeyCAD Pro 2.0, and using the .key extension, use the following steps:
1. Select Open... from the File menu.
2.When the Open dialog box appears, select "KeyCAD 2.0 format (.key)" from the Files of Type menu.
3. Select the file you want to open in KeyCAD 3.0.
4. Click the Open button.
KeyCAD 3.0 will automatically convert the KeyCAD 2.0 file into the KeyCAD 3.0 format, and open the file on your desktop.
Warning: If you open a file created in a previous version of KeyCAD, then save the file in KeyCAD 3.0, the file type will be updated to KeyCAD 3.0. You will not be able to re-open the files in the earlier version of KeyCAD.
Removing KeyCAD 2.0
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If you wish to remove KeyCAD 2.0 from your system after installing
KeyCAD 3.0, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Before you delete your KeyCAD 2.0 directory, move any drawings or
symbols that you need to another directory.
2. Delete your KeyCAD 2.0 directory.
Digitizer support
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Release 3.0 of KeyCAD does not provide support for digitizers.
Hatches
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In KeyCAD 3.0 you hatch selected objects, rather than defining the area
of the hatch. If you want to hatch an area rather than a selection, you can
draw a polygon to define the area, select and hatch the polygon, then
delete the polygon.
Symbols
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KeyCAD 3.0 no longer uses .Sym symbols, but you can export .Syms files
to .DXF format using KeyCAD 2.0, and then open the .DXF file in KeyCAD 3.0, and save as a .KCW file format.
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Installing KeyCAD 3D version
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KeyCAD 3D may be installed at anytime. When running the install for KeyCAD 3.0, a dialog box will appear during installation, which will give you a series of choices relating to additional items to be installed with KeyCAD 3.0. these options include KeyCAD 3.0 and various symbol libraries. To install KeyCAD 3D, simply run the install as described earlier in this chapter. When the install options dialog box appears, select KeyCAD 3D for installation by placing a checkmark in the corresponding box. Proceed with the installation as normal. KeyCAD 3D will be install on you computer, and will appear in the Creative Office/KeyCAD Deluxe 3.0 folder with KeyCAD 2D.
Note: For instructions on running the KeyCAD deluxe 3.0 install, refer to the installation instructions at the beginning of the printed manual, or the online manual.
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Installing Symbols files
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KeyCAD Symbols files may be installed at anytime. When running the install for KeyCAD 3.0, a dialog box will appear during installation, which will give you a series of choices relating to additional items to be installed with KeyCAD 3.0. These options include KeyCAD 3.0 and various symbol libraries. To install the symbols files, simply run the install as described earlier in this chapter. When the install options dialog box appears, select the symbol files you would like to install by placing a checkmark in the corresponding box. Proceed with the installation as normal. The symbol files will be installed on your computer, and will appear in the Creative Office/KeyCAD Deluxe 3.0 folder with KeyCAD 2D.
Note: For instructions on running the KeyCAD deluxe 3.0 install, refer to the installation instructions at the beginning of the printed manual, or the online manual.
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Printing in Windows(r) 3.1
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A known problem exsits when printing from KeyCAD 3.0 2D program using Windows 3.1. If you run into problems or recieve an error message while printing in Windows 3.1, turn off the Print Manager program. This should allow correct printing.
