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*** DRAFT CHOICE Ver 2.0 (C) Copyright 1988 - 92 ***
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TRIUS, Inc., P.O. BOX 249, North Andover, MA 01845
Tel.(508)794-9377 FAX.(508)688-6312 BBS:(508)794-0762
This file, contains information that did not make it into the Ver 2.0
printing of the users manual. Please, READ IT THOROUGHLY! Reading
it now will probably save you time and trouble later on!
You can print this file by COPYing it to your printer with the
following command: copy READ.ME prn at the DOS prompt.
You can view it on your screen using: type READ.ME [ENTER]
For more information on using DRAFT CHOICE, please see the user's manual.
Shareware and the Association of Shareware Professionals
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
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|___|___| MEMBER
The shareware concept makes it possible for you to obtain extremely
powerful software at an affordable price, and it lets you evaluate the
software before you register.
Shareware is kept alive by YOUR support.
Evaluate the program for 30-days and give copies to your friends for
evaluation. If, after the 30 days, you continue to use the program,
then register it by sending us the registration form included in this
help file or by calling our order number at 508-794-9377. You will receive
the Latest version, Printed manual, Symbol Libraries, 90-day free Technical
Phone Support and newsletter, BBS Technical Support and Reduced price
Upgrades. Help support new developments in DRAFT CHOICE, register
your copy today!
TRIUS, Inc. is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals
(ASP). ASP wants to make sure the shareware principle works for you.
If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an
ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.
The ASP Ombudsman helps to resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
but does not provide technical support for that member's products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at:
ASP Ombudsman
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
Ordering Information
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If you have not already ordered your registered copy of DRAFT CHOICE,
you may do so using the order form in the ORDER.ME file, or by calling
TRIUS, Inc. (800-468-7487) and charging your purchase on your credit card.
You may also order your copy on-line by calling our TRIUS Support BBS
at (508) 794-0762 [2400,N,8,1 - 24 hrs].
If you live outside the US contact TRIUS, Inc. for a dealer in your
country. Purchasing through these dealers can save you the delay and
inconvenience which may be involved in dealing with currency
conversions and international shipping and in many cases will provide
you with faster technical support.
INSTALLATION
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The DRAFT CHOICE Disk should contain the following Files:
INSTALL.EXE - DRAFT CHOICE Installation Program
DC20.FLS - Archive used by INSTALL
LHA.EXE - Compression Program (c) Haruyasu Yoshizaki, 1991
READ.ME - This File
ORDER.ME - Registration/Order form
VENDOR.DOC - Info on Distributing Shareware Copies
LICENSE.DOC - Please Read This!
........... - Other files from time to time
To install the program follow the instructions below:
1. Start your computer and make sure you are at the dos prompt.
2. Insert the DRAFT CHOICE diskette in Drive A or B.
3. Type A: (or B:, depending on step 2, above) and press ENTER
4. Type INSTALL, press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions.
STARTING THE PROGRAM
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DRAFT CHOICE is started from DOS using the command:
A> DC /Option1/Option2/Option3/..... [ENTER]
For info on the Command line options, refer to user's manual.
ON-DISK USER'S MANUAL
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The installation process extracts a file called DC20.MAN. This is a
ready-to-print user's manual that you can use for evaluating your
shareware copy of DRAFT Choice. (Note that this is not a substitute for
the 200+ page bound professional manual you receive when you register
the program)
The on-disk user's manual has been formatted to print properly on most
dot matrix and laserjet printers.
Once you have completed the installation of the program, you may print
the user's manual using the DOS COPY command, e.g.,
COPY DC20.MAN PRN
Please, make sure you have at least 80 sheets of paper available in
your printer before you issue the above command.
NEW FEATURES (NOT IN THE MANUAL)
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1. A new toggle switch is available Options, Toggle, EXTENTS.
If EXTENTS is OFF, then an Image, All command sets the viewing
window based on the scale/drawing border. If it is ON then Image,
All sets the viewing window based on the calculated extents of
the drawing elements.
2. When File selection dialogs are displayed, a file may now be
selected by quickly double clicking the mouse left button, or
pressing ENTER twice, while highlighting the file.
3. UNDO is no longer limited to Edit, Delete operations!
Furthermore, multiple UNDOs are now possible. Created/Modified
elements are placed in an UNDO buffer. By repeatedly selecting
UNDO, you can now Un-Draw, Un-Move, Un-Delete and in general
reverse any previous action. When the UNDO buffer is full, new
actions get added to the buffer, while the 'oldest' ones get
eliminated. The user may PURGE the UNDO buffer at any time.
CAUTION: When the UNDO buffer is purged, any operations prior
to that point cannot be UNDONE!
4. Wild cards may be used when specifying file names/extensions in
file selection dialog windows.
5. When entering RELATIVE coordinates, if a third coordinate (Z) is
specified then X and Z are interpreted as isometric coordinates,
based on the current ISO angle (default is 30 degrees).
6. Hex print density on 24-pin printers is now supported (the print
densities are: Low:60 dpi, Med:180 dpi, High:360 dpi).
7. The maximum dot line buffer was increased to 4680 in order to
support hex density on 24-pin, wide carriage printers, i.e., max
image width = 13" x 360 dpi = 4680 dots.
8. The user is now allowed to specify the Dots Per Inch (dpi)
parameter in the image specification window for finetuning the
performance of dot matrix printers.
9. When specifying hatching patterns, in the DC.PAT file, the
horizontal and vertical displacement is indirectly, tied to the
drawing units through the 'SPACE' parameter in the Option, Style,
or Alter, Style sub-menus.
10. A new option is available under Measure, Dimension, Setup. This
new option specifies that there will be no dimension line drawn
and that the dimension will be placed parallel to the second end
point specified.
11. When importing VALUE files, if a third coordinate (Z) is specified
then X and Z are interpreted as isometric coordinates, based on
the current ISO angle (default is 30 degrees), and relative to the
X=0, Y=0 origin.
12. The Pick windows used in the Layers, Device, Image Views, etc.,
have been given a slightly different look (for example, than that
shown on page 4.10-1 of the printed manual) although functionally
they remained the same.
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