File: README.TXT for Chartist, by Novagraph, Dallas, Texas
Last Revision: June, 1993
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GETTING STARTED:
AFTER READING THE LICENSE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION BELOW, FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO INSTALL CHARTIST:
Place the diskette into the appropriate drive on your system.
From the Windows Program Manager, choose the "File Run..." command.
In the Command Line field of the File Run dialog, type the drive
letter, followed by a colon, then type "\install.exe" into the field.
For example:
b:\install.exe
Click on OK, and the install process should initiate.
If the uninstalled distribution already exists on your hard drive,
(you unzipped it to there, for example) you can install from there by
entering the full path name to install.exe in that directory.
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For a general description of Chartist, and other Novagraph products
see the file DESCRIBE.TXT in this distribution set.
All material in this software release is Copyright 1991, 1992, 1993 by
Novagraph, all rights reserved.
The contents of this release are listed in the section entitled
"Contents of Distribution Set" below.
See the DISCLAIMER and LICENSE below for how may use this software.
TO INSTALL CHARTIST FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW,
AFTER YOU REVIEW THE DISCLAIMER AND LICENSE.
Contents of this file:
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
DISCLAIMER
LICENSE
HOW TO REGISTER
Installation Instructions
Contents of Distribution Set
Sample Chart Files Information
Tips:
Where the Tool Bar Icons Are Defined
Printing Problems
Library Shapes
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DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it beyond the trial period, you must register.
Copyright laws apply to Shareware software products,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. The author specifically grants the
right to copy and distribute the software, either to all or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware products.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it is commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you do not use the
product, you do not pay for it.
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DISCLAIMER
Users of Chartist must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
Chartist is supplied as is. Novagraph disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
Novagraph assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
which may result from the use of Chartist.
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LICENSE
Chartist Package Definition
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The Chartist Package is defined as containing all the material listed
in "Contents of Distribution Set", in this file.
Definition Of Registration
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Registration is defined as the payment of a designated fee by you to
Novagraph for license to continue using The Chartist Package beyond
the term of the evaluation period. Registration fees are set solely
at the discretion of Novagraph.
Applicable Law
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This software and accompanying documentation (The Chartist Package)
are protected by United States Copyright law and also by International
Treaty provisions. Any use of this software in violation of Copyright
law or the terms of this limited license will be prosecuted to the best
of our ability.
Evaluation Term
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You may use The Chartist Package for evaluation purposes for a period
not to exceed thirty (30) days. If you continue using all or any part
of The Chartist Package after the thirty (30) day evaluation period,
you MUST pay Novagraph the correct registration fee.
If you do not Register the Chartist Package you MAY NOT use it beyond
the thirty (30) day evaluation period. If you do so you are violating
the terms of this license, U.S. Copyright Law, and the applicable
International Treaty Provisions.
Distribution
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As the exclusive copyright holder for Chartist, Novagraph authorizes
distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions.
Individuals are hereby granted permission by Novagraph to copy
The Chartist Package for their own use, for evaluation purposes,
or for other individuals to evaluate, ONLY when the conditions
below (see Conditions) are met.
ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby given permission to
distribute the Chartist package ONLY when the conditions below are met.
Non-ASP member vendors must request permission prior to distributing
the Chartist package, and agree to meet the conditions below.
Conditions
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The Chartist package - including all related program files and
documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way, by addition
or deletion, and must be distributed as a complete package, without
exception.
No price or other compensation may be charged for the Chartist
Package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette,
shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed
US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
Termination
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This license expires after thirty (30) from your first installation
and use of The Chartist Package.
If you violate any provisions of this license, it is automatically
terminated.
Rights Reserved
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All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Novagraph.
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HOW TO REGISTER
To register Chartist, print the file ORDER.TXT in this distribution,
especially for INTERNATIONAL ORDERS.
You may also contact:
Novagraph, Inc.
PO Box 850115
Richardson TX 75085-0115
Phn: (214) 231-2169
FAX: (214) 235-0607
Registration Fees: (See also ORDER.TXT)
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Registration: $69.95 + shipping.
Single user license,
Latest release,
Printed manual,
Technical support for 1 year
Update Notification for 1 year.
Other Products And Options: (See DESCRIBE.TXT and ORDER.TXT)
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Chartist Technical Documentation Option - $25.00, to Registered users.
Chartist-2 Enhanced Product - $109.00 + shipping.
Upgrade From Chartist to Chartist-2 - $50.00 + shipping, to Registered users.
Shipping:
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$3.00 to US destinations, $6.00 elsewhere. Products are shipped First Class
Mail or UPS ground at our discretion, Air Mail for foreign orders. Other
shipping arrangements at extra cost.
Site / Network Licensing
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Contact Novagraph for information, or see DESCRIBE.TXT in this distribution.
Chartist and Chartist-2 are trademarks of Novagraph.
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AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION:
Place the diskette into the appropriate drive on your system.
From the Windows Program Manager, choose the "File Run..." command.
In the Command Line field of the File Run dialog, type the drive
letter, followed by a colon, then type "install.exe" into the field.
For example:
b:install.exe
Click on OK, and the install process should initiate.
MANUAL INSTALLATION:
To install the software, copy all files from the distribution
into a directory on your hard drive.
To set up the Chartist icon in the Program Manager, refer to
"Adding Program Items and Documents to a Group" in Chapter 3
of the Microsoft Windows User's Guide.
To set up an association in Windows with Chartist Documents,
refer to "Associating Documents with an Application" in Chapter 4
of the Microsoft Windows User's Guide. Chartist Documents have a
file type of "CHT."
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Contents of Distribution Set
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Program files:
CHARTIST.EXE Program file
CHARTIST.HLP Windows Help file for Chartist
CHARTRFN.FON Reduced scale screen fonts
SHAPES.SHP Shape library
Documentation Files:
README.TXT This file (Plain Text File)
DESCRIBE.TXT Describes Novagraph Products (Plain Text File)
ORDER.TXT Order form for Novagraph products (Plain Text File)
OMBUDSM.TXT Describes ASP problem resolution procedure (Plain Text File)
FILE_ID.DIZ BBS description file (Description in ZIP)
1STARTUP.WRI Getting started tutorial (Windows Write file)
2SYMBOLS.WRI Working with symbols (Windows Write file)
3LINES.WRI Working with lines (Windows Write file)
4FILE_OP.WRI File operations (Windows Write file)
5OPTIONS.WRI Setting options (Windows Write file)
Sample Chart Files:
SAMPLE.CHT General sample chart
DATAFLOW.CHT Sample data flow diagram
DEPLOY.CHT Sample deployment diagram
JACKSON.CHT Sample Jackson data structure diagram
RELATE.CHT Sample free-form relationship chart
X224.CHT Sample SDL flow chart
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Sample Chart Files Information
All sample files were created with an HP LaserJet IIIP printer
selected. All text uses the fonts available with that printer.
If you print these charts using a different printer, the fonts
may not map into optimal selections on that printer,
especially if the smaller fonts are not available.
You can change the typeface of all symbols in a chart at the same time with
the Symbol Text Fonts command (Tool Bar button with the single "F" in it).
Select all symbols (Symbol Select All), then click the "F" button. From the
font dialog, select a typeface name that you want. If you only change that,
all other font properties will remain unchanged. You can do this with any
group of selected symbols.
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Tips:
Where the Tool Bar Icons Are Defined
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Each Tool Bar Icon button selects a command from the menu. To see
what commands are tied to the Tool Bar, press F1 from the main Chartist
Window. This brings up the top level Help Index for Chartist. There is
a Tool Bar Topic that you can click on, and that will tell you what you
need to know.
Printing Problems
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Chartist uses a lot of different text and graphics commands for drawing
to displays and printers. Some printer drivers distributed with Windows 3.1
have bugs in them (!), causing incomplete drawing of symbols or lines at times.
We know that the HP LaserJet II series (and clones), and some HP LaserJet III
series printers can exhibit these problems. The drivers released in the
fall of 1992 and later correct the known printer driver bugs with respect
to Chartist and Chartist-2. You need to get these drivers from Microsoft.
If you have access to Compuserve, they are available in the Microsoft
Software Library. Download the file WDL.TXT for an up to date listing of
the available driver updates. You should also be able to get the latest
driver from your printer manufacturer.
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Library Shapes
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A common question asked is about additional shapes to those
available in the standard shape file. We generally add shapes to
the shape file on user request. So far the additions have been very
simple, and we have not charged extra for this service. Just about any
shape that can be represented as one or more polygons or polylines
can be quickly generated and added to the shape file. When you register
just describe or sketch out the shape you want, and we will do our best
to accomodate you.
If you still want to "roll your own", there is a shape library technical
document and support package available to registered users. Creating shapes
is fairly technical, but the standard shape library provides many examples
that you can build upon. The shape library technical document with 6 months
of technical support for making shapes cost an extra $25 (plus applicable
taxes).
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Steve Goings
06/93
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